CNAS Scholars (UCR)

  Welcome back to the blog, Highlanders!      We hope that you all are going strong into Week 8! In this week's edition of the blog, you will have the opportunity to learn more about UCR's Academic Resource Center and its many benefits. TO VISIT THE ARC ONLINE:  https://arc.ucr.edu/ What is the UCR Academic Resource Center (ARC)?                The UCR ARC is the place where you can find academic help for classes at UCR. They offer                          assistance for a wide range of subjects from English to Math. What specific resources does it offer?               The ARC provides assistance through the following: Supplemental Instruction Tutorial Assistance Program Undergraduate Writing Center R'Success Workshops Reading Support                 ...

Highlanders, welcome back to the CNAS Scholars blog ! I hope midterm session has treated everyone well. In this week's edition of the blog, we will be discussing a very important series of programs known as First-Gen Initiatives and what resources are available to any undergraduate students interested.  The term "first-gen" describes a student who is first in their family to study in a four-year institution. Just by the name alone, the main goal of the First-Gen initiatives is to ensure first-generation students are able to engage and stay motivated in their journey towards student success. This includes different individualized programs, specialized campus support, and available student opportunities. UCR's first- cohort was shown to have outstanding first-gen student support by the Center for First-Generation Student Success, a nationally recognized source; more information can be found here . For future reference, the links below are different sections of the Fi...