Scholar Advising
The backbone of OAE’s support of Premier Scholars is the advising relationship. We EXPOSE, ENGAGE, ENCOURAGE, EMPOWER.
OAE serves as our students’ academic “home base.” Students meet monthly with their advisor to discuss their experience at the university. We aim to cultivate relationships that allow us to understand our students’ unique experiences and interests in an effort to help them establish, develop and work toward their goals. We focus on facilitating a smooth transition to college, encouraging student involvement, promoting community service and making deliberate connections to resources, particularly faculty. We strive to help students enhance their academic experiences.
In addition to one-on-one advising meetings, first-year students participate in “Podvising,” which is a group advising concept that consists of small groups of students. Facilitated by an OAE advisor, these sessions allow for students to share experiences, consider important themes that relate to their transition to college, and form deeper connections.
Programming
OAE provides programming that aspires to be relevant, practical, and thought-provoking. These programs identify ways to connect students to resources and provide platforms for discussion at a deeper level. Programs include:
Orientation Supplements
We welcome Premier Scholars to campus with tailored programs that supplement the broader University Orientation. These sessions introduce students to the staff and services of the OAE, emphasize relationship-building and connection, and provide information most relevant to them as scholarship recipients.
Unique Programs
We offer programs designed to present unique, high-impact experiences in which scholars gain valuable insights, expand their networks, and explore pathways for their academic and professional futures. Programs include:
- Speakers series
- Scholar socials
- Lunch and learn sessions
- Almni panels
- Graduate and professional school workshops
- Cultural outings
- Service events
