Vol. 4, No. 2
Fall 2008
Transfer and Advisement Center (TAC) Enhancing Academic Success By: Dr. Lou Ellen Riggans
The mission of the Transfer and Advisement Center (TAC) is to assist transfer students in making the transition to Fayetteville State University (FSU) as smooth as possible. Our goal is to enhance academic success for all transfer students, readmitted students, students with undeclared majors, and students experiencing academic difficulties. We provide a nurturing and encouraging atmosphere for our students through one-on-one counseling, coaching, and advising. To achieve the mission and goals of the TAC, our office works collaboratively with staff, faculty and various offices across the campus to provide opportunities that foster student success. We are currently developing experiences that will utilize campus resources that will help students successfully adjust to FSU. These experiences will aid students in learning about themselves and their new campus. Through these opportunities and
with the assistance of the TAC staff, students will be able to appreciate and embrace the learning experience before them. The TAC staff members believe that students are our priorities and we are committed to helping transfer, readmitted, undeclared majors and students experiencing academic difficulties achieve their academic goals. The TAC consists of 10 staff members: a director, two academic counselors for student success, two academic counselors for transfer, a lead counselor for transfer, a retention counselor, a community college coordinator, an academic support specialist, and an administrative support associate. The TAC is currently housed in the Transfer and Advisement Mobile Unit on the West side of campus next to the Telecommunications Building. We can be reached at (910) 672-2286.
2008 Health Academy Summer Experience Dr. James E. Raynor, Jr., Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Sciences, provided a week-long laboratory experience for 18 students from Cumberland, Robeson, and Scotland County high schools during the Health Academy Summer Experience (HASE) program held at Fayetteville State University, June 22-27, 2008. Sponsored by the Southern Regional Area Health Education Center (SR-AHEC), the purpose of HASE was to increase student awareness of science and health professions. Dr. Raynor exposed program participants to current molecular laboratory techniques for studying the manipulation of DNA. Students learned techniques such as DNA Transformation, DNA Restriction Digestion, and Gel Electrophoresis. Students also participated in professional development workshops and career field trips to place them on pathways leading to college.