Academic Assistance
The AASEIO staff will work closely with University academic advisers to identify students who need academic support services. To ensure students get the help they need when the need it, staff members will connect the students with services such as:
R.A.A.P. (Reaching African-American Potential) Sessions
Each week African-American students are invited to attend an interactive workshop that addresses issues related to success in college. R.A.A.P. sessions are held each and every Wednesday during the semester, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. in the Student Union. R.A.A.P. sessions include food, discussion, interaction between students, faculty and staff, networking, and fun.
R.A.A.P. Sessions topics for Fall Semester 2007 included:
R.A.A.P. Sessions planned for Spring Semester 2008 include*:
* see our events calendar for specific workshop dates
Enrichment Institute:
Orientation for New Students
Theme: "Powerful Minds, A People of Action"
Understanding all facets of university life is the first step to making a successful transition as a new college student. The Enrichment Institute orientation prepares entering African-American students and their parents and family through workshops, exposure to UT Student Peer Leaders, and connections with key faculty and staff. The theme of this years Institute is "Powerful Minds, A People of Action" The Institute is open to students residing on-campus or commuters living with family or in apartments. There is no charge for attending the Enrichment Institute, however, students who register and do not participate in all events will be billed a $20 fee for administrative costs.
Program Dates: August 19-20, 2008
Location: Student Union
Schedule (subject to change):
Tuesday, August 19, 2008:
Wednesday, August 20, 2008:
We require students to make a reservation for the Enrichment Institute to set up their residence hall move-in.
Note: students' residence hall move-in may be scheduled on the 20th or 21st of August, 2008; but by making a reservation to attend the Enrichment Institute, students will be able to move in early on August 19. Reservations will be available starting in June 2008. For more information please contact the AASEIO Office at 419.530.7264 or send us an email at afamenrich@ultoledo.edu.
Mentorship
Making a connection with people who have blazed the trails will make the college transition smoother. The African-American Student Enrichment Initiatives Office, in conjunction with Miniya (African-American Female Mentorship) and the Student African-American Brotherhood (S.A.A.B.), pairs new freshmen with an upper-class student and either a faculty, staff, or community member. Students can get more information about mentorship programs by stopping into the African-American Student Enrichment Office.
Black Graduates Recognition Ceremony
It is a long, hard struggle to earn a college degree and the AASEIO, in collaboration with the Black Student Union, recognizes African-American students who earn Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, and Juris Doctor degrees in a special ceremony April 24, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the UT Student Union Auditorium. Please register online by no later than April 21, 2008.
Welcome Back Chill by the Grill
Summer is over and school is back in session. Relax after the first week of classes by "chilling at the grill" before the big Icebreaker party. All students are invited to the Flatlands near the Academic House for a cookout, music, and fun. After the cookout students will head to the Icebreaker Jam, which is the first big party of the year sponsored by one of UT's Black Greek-lettered fraternities or sororities. The Welcome Back Cookout is co-sponsored by the African-American Student Enrichment Initiatives Office, the Black Student Union, Miniya (African-American Female Mentorship), Student African-American Brotherhood (S.A.A.B.), and the National Pan-Hellenic Council.
Dr. Lancelot Thompson Achievement Ceremony
Academic achievement should be recognized and celebrated. Students who have successfully completed at least 15 credit hours and have achieved a 3.0 minimum cumulative grade point average will receive special recognition at a yearly program held February 20, 2008. The program is named after the University of Toledo's first Black Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Lancelot C.A. Thompson. Recipients will be congratulated by Dr. Thompson.