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Student Support Services
Helping you Achieve and Succeed!
Student Support Services Mission
Student Support Services is a federally funded TRIO program designed to provide comprehensive academic support and increase retention and graduation rates for eligible students.
Student DemographicsEthnicity /Gender Breakout• • American Indian/Alaskan 1 Female
0 Male• • Asian 2
Female 0 Male• • African American 67
Female 29 Male• • Hispanic/Latino 3 Female
5 Male• • White 59
Female 24 Male• • Bi-racial 5 Female 0
MaleSub Category 30% of our students come from Rural/Appalachian counties
Services ProvidedTutoring
Study Skills Enrichment
Counseling
Peer Mentoring
Social/Cultural Enrichment
Graduate School Enrollment
Personal Counseling• Assists students in emotionally &
socially acclimating to college• Assists students in developing
personal goals• Works closely with Counseling
Resources on Campus• Individual Issues that come up
during their college career
Student Quote Peer Mentoring• Students helping
Students overcome college hurdles
• Developing positive relationships with other SSS students
• Helping students integrate into the intellectual and social life of the university
“My Mentor is now my best friend! She inspired me to become better & work harder! She helped me with my major and my path to my goal!” Amber Natour 2013-2014
Social Cultural ActivitiesEnd of the Semester Extravaganza • Holiday Open House • Chili Luncheon •
Diversity Workshop • Community Service • Recognition Ceremony • Harambee Graduation Celebration
Social interaction with other college students
Experience new cultures safely
Academic AdvisingAssist students in Planning schedules
Semester Goal SettingMidterm Grades
Choosing a MajorCommunicating with Instructors
Financial Aid Literacy• Students will be able to…
– Read his/her Student Aid Report– Complete a FAFSA online and on time– Understand his/her award – Obtain Scholarship information – Complete scholarship essays– Understand Financial Aid terminology– Managing Your Money– Cash Course
GRADUATE SCHOOL PREPARATION
• Students are able to participate in the following:– Graduate School Class– Graduate School Showcase– Three Free Complete Exams– Graduate School Visits (day
trips)– One on One and Workshops
for Graduate Applications
Career Advising• Assist students in researching careers• Major Exploration• Interviewing, resume writing• Dressing for Success• Etiquette• Career Development Workshops
Study Skills AssistanceThese are Individual or by Workshop
Goal Setting/Time ManagementTest Taking
Memory SkillsTextbook Reading
Note Taking Writing Assistance
Workshop Presenters
Personal Development Workshops for Life
BudgetingHealth & NutritionStress ManagementLiving Off Campus
Color Code: Personality Workshop
So many more that students will be prepared not only for college but LIFE after college
These are presentations provided by either SSS staff or faculty/staff on campus.
FREE TUTORINGFocus on courses that are High Risk courses such as:
Math • Science • English • Foreign Languagealso provide tutoring in other subjects as well
Provide Individual & Group TutoringProvided upon request by the student
Statistics• Academic Support for 2013-2014: 582.40 hours• Tutoring: 1298.40 hours• Average GPA of Student Receiving Tutoring in
Barrier Courses: 2. 77(C+)• Average GPA of Students NOT Receiving
Tutoring: 1.6 (D)• Average GPA of Students Receiving Services:
2.813 (C+) • Average GPA of Students Doing Nothing: 2.4 ( C )
UK 101: College Skills Course • Helps students prepare for college
expectations• Sections SSS staff teach:
–UK 101-96 Monday -Wednesday 3:00- 3:50 pm
–UK 101-97 Monday -Wednesday 4:00-4:50 pm
–UK 101-99 Tuesday- Thursday 8:30-9:20 am
Student Quote
“It’s been a GREAT 4 years and even better b/c I have people who support me! Thanks for All your help! You all are more helpful than my real advisor sometimes! I love how you all are always available to help no matter the situation! I admire how promptly I receive my returned emails and how you all push me to do better! This is a good program w/ Great people. Thanks again for EVERYTHING!”
By Bonnie He(2014 Graduate)
Who Qualifies for Services?
• Those students who fall under at least one of the following categories:– First Generation College Student (neither
parent/guardian has completed a four year degree)
– Low Income (based off Federal Government Guidelines)
– Documented Disability (Current IEP, Current Doctor’s information within the last four years)
How do you join SSS?• Complete an application found on our
web site at http://www.uky.edu/Diversity/SSS/
• We do the rest
Where is the SSS Office?• Location: ALUMNI GYM Room 6
– Across the street from Kennedy’s Bookstore & Holmes Hall
• Phone: 859-257-9797• Contacts:
– Cassandra Johnson, Counselor ([email protected])
– Valerie Rister, Learning Specialist ([email protected])
– Lydia Wims, Director ([email protected])– Lynda Bush, Administrative Assistant (
Student Support ServicesLooking forward to Seeing You In Our Office!