TAMIU ARC Brochure

Project Activities -Collect graduate student retention and graduate data and associated metrics to support rigorous research that led to success for advanced Hispanic students. -Conduct summer/winter orientation sessions to better facilitate entry into graduate school. -Develop a First-Year Graduate Success program focusing on mathematics and social science courses that impede student progress. This activity enhances selected courses with technology, supplemental instruction, and library resources. -Provide professional development opportunities for advanced undergraduate & graduate students, faculty, and staff. -Enhance biology courses to build toward future programs. -Set up and match endowment to support activities after conclusion of grant. GraduateOrientation Graduate Student Orientation was initiated to assist newly enrolled TAMIU students learn about the different resources on campus. Multiple departments present their information such as Graduate School, Financial Aid, Library Services and Counseling & Wellness. Orientation will be held twice a year, before the start of the Fall and Spring semester. Thur sday, Jan. 16, 2020 6 - 8 p.m . First-Year Graduate Success Program A Peer Mentoring Program comprised of a first-year program within science and mathematics graduate programs to improve student success in quantitatively difficult gateway courses. Graduate Supplemental Instruction Leaders (SI Leaders) will provide scheduled out of class, peer facilitated sessions for extra assistance in course material. These facilitator-led study group sessions are open to graduate students enrolled in the following courses: CRIJ5320 Advanced Methodsof Social Research MATH 5305 Real Analysis I MATH 5320 Complex Variables PSYC5320 Research Design & Statistics SOCI 5321 Social Inquiry