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ASPIRE to Educate
- Will you be an education major?
- Not sure of your major, but might want to explore the teaching profession?
- Do you want to come to college two weeks early, meet friends, strengthen your writing skills and acclimate to your new environment at no extra cost?
- The ASPIRE to Educate Learning Community, at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, might be for you!!!!
You have a great opportunity to get a jump start on your college career! By participating in ASPIRE to Educate Learning Community "early bridge" program you will ease into life on campus by coming to Stout two weeks prior to the start of the academic year. You will move into a residence hall, participate in a college prep writing workshop and leadership activities. You will even begin a two credit, tuition-waived, Strategies for Academic Success Course designed specifically for students with an interest in the field of teacher education. See the attached flyer for details of the ASPIRE to Educate and take advantage of this great opportunity.
There are no charges for room and board during the early two week period. Eligible students must be either first generation and/or income eligible and enroll in the ASPIRE-Student Support Services Program.
First year students:
- Majoring in an Education program and who meet the following criteria:
- limited income - receiving the PELL grant
- first generation - neither parent has graduated from a 4 year college/university
- have a documented disability - recognized by the University's Disability Services Office.
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Visit ASPIRE Student Support Services for more information
FALL
PSYCH 110 General Psychology (3 cr.)
Psychology
as a discipline and an applied science. Scientific methodology applied
to behavior and mental processes. Examines learning, memory, perception,
motivation, development, individual and group differences, mental
health, the physiological and cultural basis for behavior, and applies
psychological principles to human experience
TRDIS – 120 Strategies for Academic Success (2 cr. - Tuition Waived)
This seminar is designed to enhance our students' abilities to succeed in college. Whether students graduated on top or somewhere in the middle of their high school class, the course is appropriate for all students who desire to be successful in college. The course will focus on adjustment challenges and explore competencies relevant to college student development and academic achievement. Course objectives include study skills strategies, such as note-taking, test-taking techniques, and textbook reading comprehension, time management and goal setting. Through peer engagement and interaction, focused class discussion and other activities, and reflection on the educational experience, students will strive to apply motivational principles and learning strategies leading to academic success at the university.
Students will be challenged to develop personal confidence and integrate strategies into their academic and student life experiences in order to maximize their college success.
This is a non residential learning community and is not linked to a resident hall or floor. On campus and commuter students are welcome. There is an ASPIRE floor option available in University Housing that is affiliated with this Learning Community.
Movie nights, study groups, participate in field trips, including a teacher's convention and visits to local public schools.
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Name: Becky Marine
Contact: mariner@uwstout.edu |
Hobbies and Interests: Health and wellness, reading, spending time with family and friends, and going music concerts of various genres
Community Profile
Number of Participants: 16
Living Location: Not Applicable
Classes: Strategies for Academic Success and General Psychology
Eligible Students: Recommended for Education majors who are First Generation, Income Eligible and/or Documented Disability