~THE E.D.G.E.~

(Eagerly Dedicated to Grow and Excell)

MINORITY STUDENT RETENTION PROGRAM

 

Get an edge on the competition by joining this program designed especially for Minority Students!

What is E.D.G.E.?

 

The Eagerly Dedicated to Grow and to Excel (E.D.G. E.) is a student retention program designed to provide tutoring and mentoring to minority students. It is located in the Center for Student Involvement (Right across from the Bank in Memorial Union)

For more information contact: Dr. Barbara Baker at 620-314-5481

The change from high school or community college to a four-year school can be challenging. The EDGE program assists students with successfully adjusting to life at Emporia State University. As our name suggests, we want to share strategies that gives students that extra EDGE to help ensure your success.

The EDGE will assist you with your transition to ESU, and through specifically designed programs and services, work to foster academic achievement, social integration, and personal success.

Who is eligible to be an EDGE member?

• You must be a Emporia State University minority student, (African American, Hispanic American, Asian American/Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Biracial or Multiracial)

• You cannot already be a member of another mentoring program, including TRIO Programs (Project Challenge)

 

What will the EDGE Program offer you?

• Overnight orientation program for EDGE students only
• Academic tutoring from a current successful ESU student
• An immediate support system
• Information on campus policies and services
• College survival skills
• Time management skills
• Goal setting strategies
• Personalized mentoring sessions and group sessions
• Edge seminar course (2 credit hours)
• Personal, educational, and cultural support

 

As an EDGE member, you will be provided with a successful ESU student and meet with her/him weekly for free tutoring in general education courses (math, science, English, psychology, etc.).  You will also be required to take a 2 credit hour seminar class. There will be opportunities to socialize as well. 

EDGE is a simple way to make your experience at Emporia State University a more successful one.  It is a free program—the only investment is your time and desire to succeed.  The payback, however, will last you the rest of your time at Emporia State University and beyond.

Overnight Orientation Coming Soon!!

Date: July 27, 2009

Check-out Date: July 28, 2009 @ 3:00 p.m.

Location: Lobby of Towers Resident Hall

Topics to be discussed:

For more information contact:

Dr. Barbara Baker, Ed.D.

620-341-5481

bbaker3@emporia.edu

 

Last Updated July 1, 2009