"see blue." U 2015 | CARES (2014)

2. OID Departments
• Center for Academic Resources and
Enrichment Services (CARES)
Director: Toni Thomas
• Martin Luther King Center
Director: Kahlil Baker
• Student Support Services (SSS)
Director: Lydia Wims
• Health Colleges Student Diversity Services
Director: Chassity Holliman

3. CARES Mission
CARES provides a comprehensive academic
support system as well as enrichment services to
aid in increasing the retention and graduation rates
of underrepresented students. Programs and
activities assist students in achieving academic
excellence and adjusting to student life at the
University of Kentucky.
Excellence. No Excuses.

4. Critical First Year Program
• Designed specifically for Latino, Native American
and African-American freshmen as well as William
C. Parker Scholars
• Aids in successful transition from high school to
college
• Provide resources and services necessary for each
student to earn a 3.0 GPA at the end of their first
year of college

5. First Year Focus Parent Meetings
• Learn about the Critical First
Year Program and the services
provided by the CARES office
• Receive tips and strategies on
how to assist your student in
managing the responsibilities
of being a successful college
student
• Receive specific information
regarding the requirements
necessary to maintain the
William C. Parker Scholarship
Aug. 22, 2014
11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
North Campus/Off Campus
Living: Worsham Theater
South Campus: 308 Commons
A&B

6. Freshman Group Meetings
• Students receive information on available resources
• Staff discusses strategies that facilitate success in college
• Staff reviews detailed information about student involvement in
the Critical First Year Program
• There will be specific group meetings held for William C. Parker
Scholars to review the scholarship contract and the rules and
guidelines

7. UK CARES Connect Program
• Students targeted for this program are underrepresented first
year students who are not participating in any University of
Kentucky scholarship or enrichment program.
• Program begins with an orientation Aug. 22-23, 2014, and
continues throughout the year
• Online application can be found on the CARES website
• Program Highlights
– Move-In early to residence halls
– Connect to faculty and upperclassmen
– Academic support and enrichment activities
– Chance to win prizes

8. Freshman Focus Workshops
• Seminars are designed to provide students with
information, tips, and strategies to assist with
their success at the University of Kentucky
• Workshops include informative and interactive
sessions such as:
- Professor Communication
- Education Abroad
- Money Matters
- Maximizing Your Summer

9. Academic Progress Sessions
• Students will meet with their counselor a
minimum of two times per semester
• Topics discussed during the meeting include:
- class progress
- grades
- time management
- study skills
- adjustment to a new environment
- personal issues

10. Study Groups and Tutoring
• Students are assigned to study groups if enrolled in a
math and/or science course
• Study groups meet each week and are led by a peer
tutor
• Attendance is expected and required of first year
students
• Students can request individual tutoring for any subject
in which they are experiencing problems
• All tutorial services are FREE!

11. Exam Reviews
• Before each Math 109 and Chemistry 105/107
common-hour exam, exam review sessions are held
• Final Stretch is offered at the end of each semester for
students to receive tutoring in a variety of subjects such
as math, accounting, biology and statistics
• Exam review sessions,
like all of our tutoring services,
are FREE!

12. Midterm
Academic
Progress
Check
• Qualitative studies have shown that
early intervention with students on
the part of faculty, advisors, and
other campus personnel can
improve students’ likelihood to
succeed, persist, and graduate.
• Mid-term grades are reviewed and
students with grades lower than a C
are contacted by a CARES staff
member
• Information is discussed with
students to help them make
informed decisions according to
graduation goals
UK faculty submit midterm
grades so that students have an
idea of where they are in the
class up to that point in the
semester.

13. William C. Parker (WCP)
Scholars Retention Program
• Each year students have requirements they must meet
• First year scholarship recipients will be required to do
the following:
- Enroll in UK 101
- Participate in study groups/monitored study
- Attend Academic Progress Sessions with a freshman
counselor
- Participate in First Year Focus Workshops that focus
on issues of concern to first year students

14. We are here to help!
Office for Institutional Diversity
311B Main Building
(859) 257-9293
Student Support Services (SSS) Martin Luther King Center (MLKC)
Room 6 Alumni Gym Room 124 Student Center
(859) 257-9797 (859) 257-4130
Center for Academic Resources and Health Colleges Student Diversity
Enrichment Services (CARES) Services (HCSDS)
104 McVey Hall 307 A Kentucky Clinic
(859) 323-6347 (859) 257-5196