[Agvisors] STEM Learning Communities/CALES ASEMS: Quick Overview for Advisors

[Cortez, Teresa - (teresasosa)]

Good morning, colleagues!
As I shared in yesterday’s meeting, there are a few important updates to CALES ASEMS and our current messaging. I hope the information below provides helpful context and supports your continued work with our students!
The STEM Learning Communities (SLCs) are 1-unit, workshop-style success courses designed to welcome CALES students in STEM majors. Here’s how they’re structured:
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For First-Year Students:

  *   Enroll in Success in STEM (SiS).
  *   SiS is linked with one of the following:
▸ Any Math course
▸ CHEM 151
▸ ACBS 102A/B
  *   Classes meet once a week for 50 minutes, and we’ll handle enrollment.

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For Community College Transfer Students:

  *   Enroll in Research Readiness (no linked course required).
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NEW! Transfer students only take this one course.
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Classes meet once a week for 50 minutes, and we’ll handle enrollment.

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Continuing Services:

  *   First-year students who continue into CALES ASEMS will take Research Readiness in the spring.
  *   Transfer students are also encouraged to continue in CALES ASEMS, where both will receive:
▸ Individualized guidance
▸ Access to research, internship, and campus opportunities
▸ Community events, support and so much more!

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ASEMS Benefits for All SLC Participants:
Students enrolled in any STEM Learning Community also receive full access to ASEMS resources, including:

  *   Individualized academic/career guidance (not any academic advising)
  *   One-on-one tutoring by a Think Tank–trained peer tutor
  *   Access to ASEMS student lounges
  *   Individualized partnership with both program staff (that’s me! 😊) and our amazing faculty collaborators: Drs. Jerry Lopez and Jen Teske
  *   Invitations to all ASEMS events — from professional development and academic workshops to community-building and fun socials

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Eligibility & Inclusion:

  *   NEW! Open to all STEM majors in CALES
(We’re currently working on including HDFS and PFFP — stay tuned!)
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We prioritize:
▸ First-generation college students
▸ Community college transfers
▸ Pell-eligible students
▸ Veterans
  *   That said — all interested students are welcome this semester!

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Connecting Students:

  *   I host daily drop-in info sessions (1–3 per day) — all listed in Trellis.
  *   My Teams status is updated daily with session times.
  *   If those times don’t work, students can text (520-621-5402) or email (teresasosa at arizona.edu) and I’ll connect with them directly.

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Questions?
Feel free to reach out on Teams — I’m always happy to connect and collaborate!
Best,
Teresa


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Teresa Cortéz, MPH, CHES®

Program Specialist, CALES ASEMS

College of Agriculture, Life, & Environmental Sciences (CALES)

Arizona's Science, Engineering, & Math Scholars Program (ASEMS)

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