There are two Student Support Services programs designed to offer services to students, one on the ASU-Beebe campus and the second on the ASUB Heber Springs campus. ASU-Beebe Student Support Services is 100% federally funded at $294,725 annually to serve 160 students. ASUB Heber Springs Student Support Services is 100% federally funded at $261,888 annually to serve 140 Students. In addition to the federal guidelines stated above, students selected to participate in Student Support Services must meet the following criteria: need for academic support, and demonstrated motivation to persist and complete a college degree. Participants are expected to participate in the program until they graduate from ASU-Beebe and transfer to a four-year institution.
Students who join Student Support Services on the ASU-Beebe campuses will find that they are surrounded with a dedicated staff to help them succeed in the university environment. Students are encouraged and challenged to meet their academic potential.
Services to help you reach your goals:
- Staff and peer mentors
- Counseling and Advising
- English/Math lab with tutors
- Growing reference library
- Extensive tutorial services
- Computer lab access
- Cultural enrichment activities
- Website / Facebook
- Student Support Services Student Advisory Board
- University transfer trips
- Social belonging and mindset activities
Mission Statement
Student Support Services provides first generation, low-income, and disabled participants with academic and support services in a caring environment. The program also seeks to ensure participants' successful completion of an associate degree or certificate at ASU-Beebe and/or transfer to a four-year baccalaureate program.
Core Values
We are committed to:
- The beliefs that each participant has potential for academic success and should be valued and treated with respect
- Assessing participants' needs and providing individualized services to meet those needs
- Providing services that will assist students in overcoming academic and personal challenges to ensure their success at ASU-Beebe.
- Being advocates for college students who are first-generation, have limited income and/or have a disability
Governed by:
- Arkansas State University-Beebe
- Federal statute
- Student Support Services regulations
- Education Department General Administration Regulations (EDGAR)
- Professionalism
- Confidentiality
- Educational opportunity
Strategies:
We distinguish ourselves through differentiated strategies including:
- Strong focus on the needs of each individual
- Effective tutoring, supplemental instruction. advising, counseling, mentoring programs
- Highly qualified, motivated staff
- Support for continued professional development
Measured by:
- Participant success at ASU-Beebe
- Academic success of participants
- Retention of participants
- Participant and staff evaluations
Academic Links
www.sosmath.com (math skills)
https://www.factmonster.com/homework-help/writing-skills/homework-center-writing (writing skills)
www.sparknotes.com (literature study guides)
http://www.veritasprep.com/online-reference-for-test-preparation/ (test taking skills)
https://www.citethisforme.com/ (create cite for references in writing)
https://www.mybib.com/tools/mla-citation-generator (create cite for references in writing)
https://www.mathway.com/ (Algebra help)
https://www.freemathhelp.com/algebra/ (Algebra help)
Financial Aid / Scholarships
Career Links
https://www.virtualjobshadow.com/ (Videos of people in careers, income, colleges)
https://www.monster.com/ (Resume, career/job skills)
www.careers.org (Find a career description)
https://www.careeronestop.org/JobSearch/FindJobs/state-job-banks.aspx (careers and jobs in all states)
www.collegegrad.com (Careers, resumes, interview skills, salaries)
www.careerbuilder.com (Find jobs in USA)