Gifts to University Access Programs (UAP) Fund contribute to...
The UAP Fund aids in the stewardship of critical programs and services that increase access and the academic success of Southern Scholars. The UAP Office aims to provide one-to-one advocacy, intervention, and support to enhance the experience of a population of students who come from historically marginalized communities underrepresented in higher education, including but not limited to first-generation, low-wealth, undocumented, and students who have experience in foster care. One-to-one advocacy promotes a sense of belonging and ensures that scholars have guidance and assistance in navigating the challenges of higher education. UAP scholars arrive at the University through five critical programs:
- Southern Educational Opportunity Program (SEOP)
- Southern Promise Scholars (New Haven, Hartford, and Waterbury)
- Promoting Academically Successful Students (PASS)
- Pathways to Academic and Career Empowerment (PACE)
- The DREAM.US Scholars
UAP programs and services include Advocacy, Financial Support, Culturally Competent Peer Mentoring, Academic Enhancement, and Social-Emotional Learning.
In 2023, UAP began leading the institution’s membership in the NASPA Center for First-Generation Student Success: First Scholar’s Network program. By actively engaging in the network, UAP aims to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for Southern first-generation scholars and earn the prestigious NASPA First Gen Forward Recognition Award!
Before coming to Southern, Senior Zamagee Pendergrass said, she “experienced a great deal of uncertainty and lack of belonging during [her] first two years of college.” But, she added, “when I transferred to Southern, that changed dramatically. There were many opportunities to connect and network with others through events around campus. I chose to take those opportunities and put myself out there.
Two years later, as a senior, I have gained belonging through work as a transfer student assistant, and as a peer mentor with other scholars. Being at Southern allowed me to build meaningful and lifelong relationships with other scholars, staff, and faculty members. Southern provides me the resources that I need to succeed as a first-gen student and to overcome challenges, like of having a lack of community/belonging.”
814 days ago by Kaitlin Ingerick
Donors
View All Donors| Affiliation | Donors | Raised ($) | Goal ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends | 2 | $45,000 | $8,000 |
| Students | 0 | $0 | $8,000 |
| Alumni | 3 | $1,075 | $8,000 |
| Parents | 0 | $0 | $8,000 |
| Faculty/Staff | 5 | $435 | $8,000 |
