About Our Services

Student Development Specialists: provide academic, financial, career, graduate school, and personal counseling. In addition, SDS staff assists participants in holistic planning and preparation and inform participants of academic, social, and cultural enrichment activities sponsored by the SSS program. SDS staff are here to guide participants through to the finish line-graduation! We are a friendly staff ready to listen.

Personal Development Plan: an electronic goal-setting tool which participants create high, but attainable academic, financial, career, and personal goals. Afterwards, participants commit to the PDP and leave with a one-page, structured plan of action for UA success. The PDP represents our commitment to assist participants in building self-esteem, developing strong relationships with peers, UA faculty, and UA staff, and in becoming involved in UA community activities, events, and Registered Student Organizations. It is a measurable plan of action based on assessment results, academic transcript, and financial status.

Packaged Services: participants can engage in programs and services that are convenient for your busy life, yet beneficial to assist you in successfully graduating from UA. These programs and services include academic and cultural enrichment opportunities such as a trip to the Walton Arts Center to see Alvin Ailey Dance Company and social etiquette instruction. They may also include financial management activities to learn how to manage new career and graduate school budgets, negotiate salaries, and how to purchase homes. SSS also awards great prizes to Honor Roll recipients and hosts annual hallmark events.

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