SYE began the year with our annual Welcome Back Bash in the HSC Ballroom on August 30th from 11am-1pm. We had 15+ tables representing School Programs such as the College of Nursing and the College of Engineering. We also had departments showcasing their offerings for second-year students such as Education Abroad and Student Involvement and Leadership. All enjoyed a catered lunch and many opportunities to learn more about the UAB community.
SYE also had our Mentoring Dinner Kick-off this past week, and we have 80 Junior Mentors and 80 Second-year Mentees. The primary goal of the SYE Mentoring Program is to provide mentoring support and a sustaining relationship to achieve the following:
- Assist second-year students in successfully navigating their second year at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- Assist in increasing the retention of second-year students by providing a consistent and stable contact to serve as a resource.
- Stay connected with students to encourage them to improve their academic performance by seeking out and utilizing available academic support services and resources.
- Maintain a stable support system for students to avoid the “sophomore slump.” Offer encouragement for student’s personal growth and development in college.
The program will have our Mentor/Mentee social this month and will work on continuously improving to better the second-year student experience at UAB.
Upcoming September and October events include:
- Education Abroad
- Tuesday, September 18, 2018
- 5:00 – 6:00PM
- Hill Student Center, Ballroom A
- How to Get Involved Your Second Year
- Monday, September 24, 2018
- 5:00 - 6:00 PM
- Upper RLC SYE Office
- LEAD - What makes a great leader?
- Thursday, September 27, 2018
- 5:30 - 6:30 PM
- Upper RLC SYE Office
- Engineering Internship Workshop
- Thursday, October 4, 2018
- 5:00PM - 6:00PM
- Hill Student Center, Room 316
- Control the Controllables Your Second Year Option 1
- Wednesday, October 24th 2018
- 4:00PM - 5:00PM
- SYE Office in the Blazer Upper level RLC
- Business Internship Workshop
- Thursday, October 25, 2018
- 5:00PM - 6:00PM
- New Collat School of Business
- Control the Controllables Your Second Year Option 2
- Monday, October 29th 2018
- 2:30PM - 3:30PM
- SYE Office in the Blazer Upper level RLC