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OMSE offers a variety of programs within our
office. Below is a list of programs, a brief description of each,
and the contact person and his or her information.
OMSE Academic Excellence Society (OAES)
Description: OAES is a society for high achieving
multi-ethnic students at the University of Maryland. To be eligible,
students must have a 3.5 GPA, and have 30 or more credits. Students
in the program will receive high-tier opportunities for personal,
academic, and career/professional development, including a Provost
breakfast, a career fair, and other events. OAES students also serve
as peer mentors to incoming freshmen.
Contact Person: Shaunna Payne Gold
Contact information: 301-405-5358;
Email
ACE (Achieving College Excellence)
Description: ACE is
a learning community designed to build support for academic success
and includes mentorship, special opportunities, skill development,
and close contact with important faculty and staff members.
OMSE coordinates the mentoring component for ACE.
For more information, please contact Leah Howell, ACE
coordinator,301-314-9962 or Lhowell@umd.edu.
For more information about OMSE’s mentoring program, please contact
Michael Andrews (301-405-5623) or Omekongo Dibinga, Graduate
Assistant, Ext. 55620.
College Success Scholars
Description: The College Success Scholars program provides
comprehensive, structured ongoing personal, academic and
professional support to multi-ethnic males at the University of
Maryland. The curriculum is centered on supporting the brilliance of
the scholars and developing resiliency, agency, purpose and
brotherhood. Scholars are expected to always strive for personal,
academic and professional excellence.
Contact Person: Dr. Lester
Contact Information: 301-305-5617;
Email
Scholarships,
Fellowships, and Internships Program
Description: Developing and implementing, in collaboration with the
Career Center and National Scholarship Office, workshops for
multi-ethnic students providing information on scholarship and
internship opportunities. Additionally, the development of
initiatives to increase student participation the Road Map to
Success Program.
Contact Person:
Contact Information: 301-405-5615
Road Maps to Success
Description: Road Maps to Success Program is a unique
program that works with first year, freshman students during their
tenure at the University of Maryland. The Program is designed to
prepare scholars for personal, academic, and professional
excellence. This is achieved by focusing on six key areas, which
are:
1. Academics
All Road Map Scholars are viewed as 4.0 students. They are closely
monitored to ensure that they are excelling in their coursework.
2. Career/Graduate School Goals
Road Map Scholars are guided and supported in their efforts to
secure positions in the top schools or businesses within their
respective fields of study.
3. Fellowships, Internships and Scholarships
All scholars identify the top 5 choices in each category and
determine which opportunities to pursue based on their respective
goals.
4. Community Service
There is a community Service component for all scholars.
5. Student Involvement
Scholars are encouraged to participate in organizations that benefit
them personally, professionally and academically.
6. Resume/Credential Booster/University Partnerships
In order for students to become highly desirable candidates at
competitive schools, or in top companies, they are encouraged to
take advantage of opportunities to enhance their resume, such as:
studying abroad, learning a second language, and participating in
Honors Programs.
Contact Person: Jason Rivera
Contact Information : (301)-405-4100;
Email
Tutoring
Fall 2009 Tutoring Schedule
Mentoring
OMSE provides the structure and support for
students to receive on going and goal oriented academic, personal,
and professional guidance and support from a qualified and
constructive staff and/or peer mentor. Mentors can encourage and
challenge you through your college career, assist you through
difficult times, and help you celebrate your successes.
Additionally, students and their mentors will receive orientation
and continuous support through workshops and activities that assist
in getting the most out of the mentoring relationship. We encourage
all first year students and anyone else that is interested, to
sign-up for a mentor today! Mentors are assigned at the start of
each semester.
Please contact Mike Andrews, mandrew1@umd.edu,
or 301-405-5623 for more information regarding OMSE’s various
mentoring opportunities.
Student Employment
Description
Application for Employment
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