LEADING THE WAY FOR SOPHOMORES

The Division of Academic Affairs is celebrating the first year success of URAP's Sophomore Academic Mentoring (SAM) Program.  Now in its second year, the SAM Program has expanded with mentors (junior and senior students) each guiding 17 sophomore protégés within their college.  As role models, Mentors not only offer academic encouragement and guidance, but they also encourage their protégés to join them at social and athletic events on campus.  To enhance their knowledge of the educational process at UTPA, mentors attend presentations sponsored by various campus departments and receive training by their Student Development Specialist supervisors.

2ND ANNUAL SOPHOMORE CONFERENCE -Friday, September 12, 2008 12:45pm-5:30pm  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

UTPA SOPHOMORES:  APPLY TO BE A SAM Protégé TODAY!

UTPA SOPHOMORES:  APPLY TO BE A SAM Protégé TODAY (click here)!

UTPA JUNIORS & SENIORS:  APPLY TO BE A SAM MENTOR TODAY (click here)!

URAP will begin accepting 2008-2009 mentor applications beginning May 15, 2008 through EXTENDED to July 31, 2008.  Mentors are selected and hired for a direct wage position based upon their scholastic record, campus references and an interview.  If you are interested in becoming a mentor and a campus leader, please complete and return an application.  If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact Karen Speer at 956/316-7966.

Here a special message from Dr. Ana Maria Rodriguez in the video below...