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OFFICE OF TUTORING & LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICESSECOND YEAR EXPERIENCE - SPRING 2019

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.Three Historically Black Universities:

Howard, Morgan State and Dilliard were

selected by Lumina to participate in the

HBCU Student Success Project as a part

of the foundation's GOAL 2025 initiative.

Lumina has made a commitment,

"To increase the proportion of Americans

with high-quality degrees, certificates and

other credentials to 60% by the year

2025."

Increase degree attainment for all students.

Reduce degree attainment gaps between the

overall undergraduate population and targeted

groups.

Student Success Initiatives.

Goals.

Through the HBCU Student Success

Project, Howard Univeristy's Office of

Undergraduate Studies can conduct

academic intervention that are informed

by:

During the academic years, OUS will provide services and organize events to

motivate and inform Howard University's undergraduate population of best

steps to successfully complete their 4-year degree. We have 4 Units of

Service to assist student's through their academic journey!

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HBCU Student Success Project @Howard1

A LETTER FROM DR. JOYCELYN L. HUGHES

Associate Director of Tutoring & Learning Support 2

OFFICE OF UNDERGRAUATE STUDIES

"Your Academic Success Partner"3

WHAT IS THE SECOND YEAR EXPERIENCE?

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SECOND YEAR STUDENT CHECKLIST

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SYE IMPORTANT DATES

"Your Academic Success Partner"5

SECOND YEAR & BEYOND PROGRAMS

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WE ARE HOWARD

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HU IMPORTANT DATES

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TUTORING & LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES

Our Vision, Mission Statement and Model of Service10

TLSS SERVICES OFFERED

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MEET OUR BISON TUTORS

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GOAL SETTING

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GOALS WORKSHEET

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HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT HOWARD?

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MY ATTITIUDE: I PROMISE MYSELF

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HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT HOWARD?

Answer Key21

A LETTER FROM

A S S O C I A T E D I R E C T O R O F T U T O R I N G & L E A R N I N G S U P P O R T

H O W A R D U N I V E R S I T Y

It is a great honor for the Office of Tutoring & Learning Support Services (TLSS)

to host this year's Howard University Second Year Experience - Mecca-Made (SYE)

initiative as a part of Lumina Foundation's HBCU Student Success Project.

We are excited about meeting and supporting each of you as you determine

how to best navigate through this integral year of your college experience. Your second year of college largely

determines the likeliness of your retainment and graduation. Thus, the Office of Tutoring & Learning Support

Services is here to provide hands-on, real-time academic support to help assure you graduate within 4 academic

years, or less, here at Howard University.

TLSS is the division of the Office of Undergraduate Studies that organizes and implements academic support

services such as tutoring, life skills workshops (in collaboration with the Office of Career Services) and College-

Readiness workshops during the Fall and Spring semesters for all students. We continuously gauge the academic

needs of Howard students, which in turn informs what programs and services we put in place and how best to

deliver. As a result, we offer free drop-in, individual or small group tutoring for all gateway mathematics courses

and selected general education courses such as: Algebra, Biology, Calculus, Computer Science, Chemistry,

Economics, Physics, Statistics and more!

We offer a full range of student success workshops that are specific to the academic and personal

development needs of Howard students such as: Time Management, Setting Goals, How to Prepare for Midterms

and Finals, and Test-Taking Skills, just to name a few!

Throughout the year, we are motivated to help you move "Upward and Onward to Academic Success". We

want you to know that you have access to staff whose sole purpose of service is to provide you with the

academic support you need and the best academic support we can offer.

The Howard University Second Year Experience is our way of meeting you where you are outside of tutoring

services and workshops. We want you to be informed and motivated about your college experience. With that,

SYE provides you with information about resources and opportunities throughout campus that will not only be of

interest to you, but will support your academic journey.

The purpose of this booklet is to serve as a mini-guide to your success here at Howard, including that of events

planned for the Second Year Experience - Mecca Made. Take a look and hold on to it for future reference.

We look forward to the upcoming events we have planned for and with you. Thank you for allowing us to serve

you, and we'll see you soon!

In Truth & Service...

OFFICE OF TUTORING & LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES

JOYCELYN L. HUGHES,Ed.D.

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"Your Academic Success Partner"

The Office of Undergraduate Studies, launched in 2014, was created to ensure that all

students have the academic support necessary to persist, flourish, and earn their

degree in 4-years or less. We facilitate the successful matriculation of undergraduate

students by offering academic support services and programs that will result in

improved persistence, retention and graduation rates.

"Your Graduation, is Our Motivation!"

The Center for Academic Excellence offers comprehensive

academic advising services and programs.

The Office of Honors and Scholar Development offers programs and

services that encourage and prepares students to pursue merit-

based, competitive scholarships and awards.

The Office of Career Services hosts annual career fairs

and offers career-related programs and services.

Center for Academic Excellence (CAE)

Office of Honors & Scholar Development (OHSD)

Office of Career Services (OCS) 

Office of Tutoring & Learning Support Services (TLSS)The Office of Tutoring & Learning offers free tutoring, math support services,

and study skills workshops.

O U S . H O W A R D . E D U

SERVICES 

HU_OUS

HU.OUS

Carnegie Building, 2nd Floor

2395 6th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20059

(202) 806-4029

Visit Us!

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MECCA MADEG U I D E A C A D E M I C S U C C E S S

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What is the Second-Year Experience at Howard University?

The Howard University Second Year Experience Program, SYE Mecca Made, isa university-wide initiative designed to create a community focused on theholistic success of 2nd year students. SYE Mecca Made’s goal is to improve

Howard University’s second year retention rate by:Engaging 2nd year students with high impact retention practices that buildtheir capacity for informed academic decision-making, resiliency, andachievement that support their successful transitioning from the second tothird year at Howard University; Equipping 2nd year students with resources and strategies necessary foracademic and career success through targeted initiatives and structuredprogramming; and Empowering 2nd year students to successfully navigate their third andfourth years, complete their degrees, and be prepared for career success.

What is

Mecca Made signifies that students have demonstrated the necessaryacademic attitude, skills, and behaviors for success at Howard University.

- Dr. Melanie Carter Associate Provost of Undergraduate Studies4

OFFICE OF TUTORING & LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES

Important Dates

(February) highlighting sophomore-specific initiatives and strategies for success. The SYE Success Guide includes an events calendar

and a sophomore success resource guide.

The purpose of the SYE Summit is a one-stop resource fair that will:

The SYE Summit is a day-long campus event with representation from an array of HU offices and partner stakeholders.

The Mecca Made Induction Program recognizes all students who have successfully completed their second year at Howard and have

registered for Fall semester classes.

1.) Offer services that will help students to resolve issueshindering their academic progress; and 2.) Connect students with resources and offices that will helpthem achieve their academic goals.

The “SYE Success Guide”

The SYE Summit (February 28th)

The SYE “Mecca Made” Induction Program (May 2nd )

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SECOND - YEAR STUDENT CHECKLISTBelow is a list of actions you should take to assure completing your respective degree program within 4-years

or less, gain substantial career-readiness strategies and have an exceptional educational experience here at Howard University!

Consult with your Academic Adviser at least twice every semester.All College of Arts & Sciences (COAS) students have the capacity to schedule an appointment with their academic adviser in the Center

for Academic Excellence via Bison Adviser. All other students should seek advisement from advisers housed within their respective schools

and colleges. Academic advisers are made available to assure you are currently taking the correct courses, are doing well in your courses

and are prepared to register for your upcoming courses. It is imperative that you meet with your academic advisers should you have any

questions or concerns about your course scheme and progress. *** Be sure to complete your second-year degree planning. All

second-year students are encouraged to attend the SECOND-YEAR DEGREE PLANNING WORKSHOP.

During the Fall and Spring semesters, the Center for Academic Excellence hosts the Howard University, "Major Declaration Fair",

specifically for freshmen and sophomores who are exploring their academic and career opportunities. Please visit CAE's website at,

ous.howard.edu/center-academic-excellence for more information.

Tutoring is not only a resource to use in times of academic crisis! Tutoring can also serve as a tool by which you are equipped to maintain

excellent academic standing. The Office of Tutoring & Learning Support Services provides Howard students with access to one-on-one

tutoring or small group tutoring sessions for the following subjects: ALL LEVELS - Algebra, Biology, Calculus, Computer

Science, Chemistry, Economics, Physics, Proofs & Problem Solving, Statistics, and more! We are located behind Locke Hall and

adjacent to the School of Education. Tutoring Services are held from 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Monday - Friday, and one Saturday a month.

Study groups can be very helpful for you as you matriculate through your respective degree program. Speak with faculty members in your

college, school or department, members of on-campus student leadership and classmates to inquire about pre-existing study groups. If you

find there are none for your major, create one!

OCS: Finding a job and building a career can be daunting. Whether you’re looking for an internship, fellowship, full-time job or don’t

know where to begin, Handshake is here to help (https://howard.joinhandshake.com/). Handshake is Howard University’s official

career management portal for students to discover employers, internships, fellowships, employer-based scholarships, full-time jobs and

other employment opportunities. You can also submit applications, view and RSVP for career fairs and other career development events.

Visit their website at, careerservices.howard.edu, for more information.

The Office of Career Services offers a wide array of job/career preparation workshops to further prepare you to be stellar in the global

workforce. Visit their website at, careerservices.howard.edu, for more information.

Howard's faculty and staff are aware that you are bombarded with information via email, texts and other notifications. However, it is very

important that you check your BISON email everyday. Opportunities may be available to you that are only communicated via email. If you don't

check, you won't know! Additionally, your professors will communicate via your BISON email address. Try to check it at least twice a day.

Declare your major/minor.

Create and commit to a tutoring schedule for your math or science courses

with the Office of Tutoring & Learning Support Services.

Become a part of or start a study group in your major/field.

Seek out internship and job opportunities with the Office of Career Services.

Participate in career/job-readiness workshops hosted by the Office of Career Services.

Check your BISON email account, DAILY!

Look into scholarships and grants specific to your major and classification.Many students struggle with finding ways to pay for their education. Be sure to inquire about scholarships with your academic adviser,

department chair and the financial aid office.

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Below are programs and initiatives that are beneficial to your second-year

experience and the remainder of your time here at Howard University.

CHECK THEM OUT!

Second Year (and Beyond) Programs

Office of Undergraduate Studies

Center for Academic Excellence

Major Declaration Fair

Office of Undergraduate Studies

Career Services

Bison Career Mentor Program

Office of Undergraduate Studies

Honors & Scholar Development

S.T.E.P.

Howard University

Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel

Alternative Spring BreakASB connects students to the significance of their education

and prepares them to be servant leaders for the nation and the world. https://chapel.howard.edu/HUASB

For more information, please contact the HU-ARMC at chapel@howard.edu

The Scholarship Training and Exploration Program (STEP); through specialized advising and group seminars, second andthird-year students learn how to develop competitive applications for national merit awards.

https://ous.howard.edu/honors-scholar-developmentFor more information, please contact Dr. Kari Miller at kari.miller@howard.edu

In partnership with the Department of Alumni Relations and the Howard University Alumni Association, Career Services hasdeveloped a program to increase the number of students who graduate with practical work experience and increase thepipeline to full-time employment, through building professional relationships with alumni.https://careerservices.howard.edu/For more information, please contact the HU-OCS at careerservices@howard.edu

Second-year students are encouraged to attend CAE's major declaration fair to speak withrepresentatives from various schools and departments.https://ous.howard.edu/center-academic-excellenceFor more information, please contact the CAE at undergraduatestudies@howard.edu

Ralph J. Bunche

International Affairs Center

Study AbroadStudents are eligible to study abroad after they have spent two semesters studying on Howard’scampus and up to the fall semester of their senior year. Note: Students should prepare to studyabroad NOW. The more electives, language classes and general courses that you have left onyour scheme, the more locations that you have the option of traveling to.http://www.global.howard.edu/study-abroad/For more information, please contact the Ralph J. Bunche Center atbunchecenter@howard.edu 7

Our t-shirt is inspired bythe intellectual and social impact

Historically Black Colleges andUniversities contribute to the global

community. TLSS organizes theHoward University Second-Year

Experience initative (a part of Lumina Foundation's

HBCU Sutdent Success Project).

We AreHoward!

Shirts will be given to

participants of the

Monday, April 22nd!

Thursday, May 2nd!

Blackademics Symposium

&SYE Induction Ceremony

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TLSS consistently evaluates how to

best connect with Howard students-

to inform them of the academic

support services TLSS provides-and

how academic support positively

impacts their academic success.

TLSS' Bison Tutors are trained

according to nationally-recognized

standards for peer tutoring and are

informed of best pedagogical

practices that are specific to the

academic needs of Howard students.

TLSS' Bison Tutors are trained to

academically coach their peers,

equipping them with learning

strategies that promote independent

learning.

TLSS serves as the academic student

success resource center for Howard

students. We are dedicated to

providing hands-on and real-time

academic support that helps assure

Howard students are continuously

moving upward and onward to

academic success.

CONNECT.

TRAIN.

COACH.

SUPPORT.

OUR VISION

OUR MISSION

TLSS provides stellar tutoring

services and academic support

programs that cultivate independent

learning, academic resiliency

and enhances Howard University's

retention and graduation rates.

The mission of the Office of

Undergraduate Studies is to

facilitate the successful

matriculation of students by

offering academic and career

support services that result in

increased rates in persistence,

retention, 4-year degree

completion and

job placement rates.

"Helping Howard Students Move

UPWARD & ONWARD

to Academic Success."

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TLSS is a unit of the

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TLSSTUTORING & LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES

8:30 am - 8:00 pm

Tutoring Sessions Begin at 1:00 pm

Open Weekdays

Student Success Workshops Test Preparation Workshops

Computer Software Trainings

We also provide:

We are here to help you move  to Academic Success!

We provide                    Tutoring:FREE

AlgebraCalculusStatisticsBiology Chemistry & more...!

You also have access to our newLearning Resource Room, Tutoring Center and Computer Lab!

UPWARD & ONWARD

Howard UniversityAcademic Support Building - B

Behind Locke Hall and adjacent to the School of Education

2441 Fourth Street, NW - 1st FloorWashington, DC, 20059

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"Helping Howard Students Move UPWARD & ONWARD to Academic Success!"

FAITH A. ANISH A. SUDARSHAN B. GARRETT B. ALICIA C.

BETHEL C. DAVID G. SABIN G. TAYLOR H. PRADIP K.

RANJAN K. BINIT K. RISHAP L. LUCOMBO L. ASHLEY M.

BOLUWATITO O. ASHISH P. PRAKASH R. ABHIYAN S. HOANG T. JANA'E W.

MR. QU'DERRICK COVINGTON MS. CHERENE DRAUGHN DR. JOYCELYN L. HUGHES

Algebra (A & B - 1 & 2)Calculus (1 & 2)

Computer ScienceMathematics

Principles of Economics (1 & 2)Intermediate MicroeconomicsIntermediate Macroeconomics

College Algebra (1 & 2)Pre-Calculus

Statistics fro Business and Economics

BiologyChemistry

Organic Chemistry

StatisticsAnatomy & Physiology

EconomicsStatistics

AlgebraCalculus

Differential EquationsGeometry

General Chemistry (1 & 2)English

AlgebraCalculusStatistics

ChemistryOrganic Chemistry

Spanish (1 - 4)English

AlgebraCalculusPhysics

Pre-Calculus

AlgebraCalculus

Computer ScienceDiscrete Mathematics

Linear AlgebraOrganic Chemistry

Probability & Statistics

AlgebraCalculus

Pre-Calculus

AlgebraCalculus

Linear AlgebraPhysics

Pre-Calculus

EconomicsStatistics

General ChemistryFrench

Introduction to ContemporaryAfrica

Reflective Writing

BiologyChemistry (1)

AlgebraPre-Calculus

AlgebraCalculus

AlgebraCalculus

Linear AlgebraPhysics

Pre-CalculusGerman

AlgebraCalculus

Computer ScienceGeneral Chemistry 2

AlgebraCalculus

ChemistryOrganic Chemistry

BiologyChemistry

Graduate Assistant Learning Support Specialist Associate Director

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GOALSETTINGIf you set goals and go after them with all thedetermination you can muster, your gifts will take youplaces that will amaze you.” —Les Brown

Keep in mind where you are going. 

Block out distractions. 

Measure progress 

Overcome fear and procrastination 

STAY FOCUSED.

Alerts your body chemistry to react to the timetable

you’ve set. 

Helps you to think, act and react with urgency. 

Creates a challenge within you. 

Helps to maintain a positive mental attitude. 

BENEFITS OF WRITING GOALS

BENEFITS OF TARGET DATES FORREACHING GOALS

I REMEMBER AS I WRITE MY GOALS(Writing crystallizes thought- thought motivates action) 

To avoid the tendency to list a dream or goal according to

the “value” I think others would place upon it. 

To ask myself “Is it Worth it to Me?” 

To set short-range goals that build towards my

long-range purpose. 

To set goals that are just out of reach,

but not out of sight. 

To state my goal positively- visualize myself having already

attained each goal.

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LONG-TERM GOALS:

MID-TERM GOALS:

S H O R T - T E R M G O A L S :

represent major targets you strive to reach in your life. They may include major

educational and career aims or personal/social objectives.

are smaller objectives you set and accomplish in two to five years. i.e. - completing an academic

degree.

are specific task that require action either now or in the near future.

You can accomplish these goals in a year or less.

1.)

2.)

3.)

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2.)

3.)

1.)

2.)

3.)

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Additional notes

Additional notes

Additional notes

1. Howard University was founded in what year?

2. How many schools and colleges are at Howard University?

3. After whom was Howard University named?

4. Who was HU’s first full-time black president?

5. What is the slogan/motto of the university?

6. Name a building on campus that is not named after someone?

7. What building is named after a major player in a Harlem Renaissance?

8. Who is the current president of the university?

9. Under what bureau commissioned was HU founded?

10. What is the university mascot?

11. What are the official colors of the university?

12. On which of the administration building floor is The Office of Financial Aid

13. What is the nickname of the area that houses the science buildings?

14. How many Divine Nine fraternities and sororities were founded at HU?

15. What is the name of the original home of the HU President?

16. Name three famous professors/alumni of HU?

17. What is the name of the sculpture in the Valley?

18. What building was originally Freedman’s Hospital?

19. After whom is the School of Communications named?

20. What is the name of the Howard student newspaper?

21. What building is named after the first African-American to

receive the Nobel Peace Prize?

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOWABOUT HOWARD?

Knowing your institution contributes to your success at your

institution! What do you know?

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MY ATTITUDE

To be so strong that nothing can disturb my peace of mind. To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person I meet.

 To make all my friends feel that there is something in them. 

To look at the sunny side of everything and make my optimism come true, 

To think only of the best, to work only for the best and expect only the best. 

To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as I am about my own. 

To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. 

To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and

give every living creature I meet a smile. 

To give so much time to the improvement of myself that I have no time to criticize others. 

To be too large to worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear,

and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.MY ATTITUDE…IS MY LIFE.

I PROMISE MYSELF

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notes

1.       1867

2.       13 (Arts & Sciences, Business, Communications, Dentistry, Divinity,

Education, Engineering & Architecture, Graduate School, Law, Medicine,  

Nursing, Pharmacy, and Social Work)

3.       Civil War Hero, Oliver O. Howard

4.       Dr. Mordecai Wyatt Johnson

5.       Veritas et Utilitas, “Truth and Service”

6.       Graduate School, Health Science Library, Power Plant, School of Business, School of

Education, School of Nursing & Allied Health, School of Pharmacy, Student Health Center

7.       Alain Leroy Locke

8.       Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick

9.       Freedmen’s Bureau

10.    Bison

11.    Blue, Red, Grey

12.    2nd Floor

13.    The Valley

14.    5 (Alpha Kappa Alpha, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma

and Zeta Phi Beta)

15.    Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago

16.    Toni Morrison, Chadwick Boseman, Thurgood Marshal, Phylicia Rashad, Sean Combs,

and Stokely Carmichael

17.   Lady Fortitude

18.   Cathy Hughes School of Communications

19.   Cathy Hughes

20.   The Hilltop

21.   Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOWABOUT HOWARD?

ANSWER KEY!

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