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ÃûæÂÖ±²¥'s Academic Readiness & Engagement Program

Goal

The CARE Scholars Program provides students coming from foster care & adoption with resources to support them throughout their academic endeavors

Contact Information:

Tanya Kennedy
Location: Willard DiLoreto Hall, Suite W 313
Office: 860.832.1907
Fax: 860.832.0191

Opportunities

Tutoring and Support Services

CARE students are connected to on-campus resources such as tutoring to assist them with academic challenges. In addition, social and emotional support are offered by the Counseling & Wellness Center.

Academic Advising & Career Exploration

Students will receive assistance with course selection and career exploration.

Peer Mentoring

Success ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ Peer Mentors are matched with CARE Scholars to help students in the transition to college. The Success ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ Program support first and second year students by matching them with a trained junior or senior peer mentor at ÃûæÂÖ±²¥. Students are supported in areas key to success such as time-management, study tips, where to go for help dealing with a particular issue, how to balance life demands & classes, gaining experience in your major, and making friends.

Workshops/Discussion Forum

CARE Scholars participate in workshops/forums ensure participants have information & encouragement needed to become academically, socially, & professionally self-motivated & empowered students.

Board of Advisors

• Ms. Jean Alicandro, Residence Life
• Lisa Driscoll, DCF Postsecondary
• Ms. Wendy Jackson, DCF Postsecondary
• Ms. Latanya Kennedy, Associate Director of ÃûæÂÖ±²¥'s CARE Scholars
• Ms. Keri Lupachino, Financial Aid
• Dr. Ebony Cole, Financial Aid
• Ms. Maria Pastorelli, DCF Postsecondary
• Ms. Surbhi V. Patel, Office of Accessibility Services
• Ms. Jessica Hernandez, Director of College Success Programs
• Dr. Michael Russo, Student Wellness Services
• Mr. Craig Schnur, Bursars Office