2015 SALT Center Journal

EXPANDING FOR THE FUTURE SALT CENTER JOURNAL 2015

EXPANDING

4&5 Our Home Renovation and Expansion of the Patricia A. Bartlett Building

6 Opportunity SALT Center Tomorrow Campaign Update

7 Community Second Annual Scholarship Brunch

8 Commitment First Legacy Scholarship Recipient

9 Insight 2014-2015 Donor Report

10&11 Expertise Professional Development at the SALT Center

12&13 With Gratitude In Appreciation of Your Generosity

14 Horizons Alumni Q&A

15 Temporary Space Map and Contact Information

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2015-16, The University of Arizona.

Editor: Hilary Cummins.

Contributing Writers: Dr. Rudy M. Molina, Jr., Max Jackson, Jennifer Hansen, Hilary Cummins.

This publication designed and produced by UA Student Affairs Marketing for the SALT Center.

Layout and Design by Dann Niegocki.

Photography by Eric Fergason and Hilary Cummins.

Renderings by Gould Evans Architecture.

Creative Direction by Evi Loveres.

WELCOME FROM THE DIRECTOR Dear students, parents, alumni, and friends, I am thrilled to welcome you to the 2015 SALT Center Journal. The theme this year is “Expanding for the Future,” and our future includes you.

We are two years into our SALT Center Tomorrow Campaign, a fundraising effort with three key initiatives: Innovation, Access, and Space. This year’s Journal will highlight the progress that we’ve made in all areas of the campaign, most notably in the area of space.

We are excited to announce that our home, the Patricia A. Bartlett Building, will be renovated and expanded thanks to a $2.7 million gift from long-time friends of the program, Patricia and Bruce Bartlett, along with the generous contributions of other donors. While our amazing facility has served us well for 15 years, we have outgrown its current capacity. The goal of this project is to create an optimal learning environment for our students.

The future of the SALT Center is bright, and the upcoming expansion means more than just additional square footage – it represents our ever-growing commitment to supporting students who learn differently.

In this publication, you will read about our students, our team, and our alumni, as well as view architectural renderings of the new and improved Patricia A. Bartlett Building. Please join us in celebrating more than 30 years of student success, and thank you for being a part of our future!

SALT Center Director, Dr. Rudy M. Molina, Jr., with Student Ambassadors

Warmest regards,

Interested in connecting with the SALT Center?

Complete and return the enclosed Stay Connected card, or visit salt.arizona.edu/stay-connected Rudy M. Molina, Jr., Ph.D.

SALT CENTER TEAM DIRECTOR’S OFFICE Dr. Rudy M. Molina, Jr. Marsha Dean Deb Evano Hilary Cummins Eric Fergason

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR’S OFFICE Laurel Grigg Mason Sarah Sampe Lupe Thompson Stephen Ferris Geoff Thames Mary Beth Foster ADMISSIONS David Cillo Max Jackson Dennis Haymore Lisa Marshall Isaac Flater

EDUCATIONAL LEARNING SERVICES Debra Puccio Adam Davi Jennifer Hansen Claudia Sandoval Daniel Linden Laura Kerry-Henkel Paul Bastedo Rose Audretsch Juan Godoy Justin Archer Caroline Ragano Jessica Stansel-Clark

GRADUATE ASSISTANTS Blake Cesarz Shana Burgos-Destephanis Coleen Holliday Kimberly Pellegrini Aditya Ramani PSYCHOLOGY Dr. Kenneth Marsh Rachel Ocampo Hoogasian

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OUR HOME

RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF THE PATRICIA A. BAR

Rendering of new first-floor lobby, courtesy of Gould Evans Architecture

We are excited to share the details of our upcoming expansion and renovation with you.

In the fifteen years that we’ve inhabited our current facility, enrollment in the SALT Center has grown exponentially. Our retention has also increased, which means that more students are utilizing our program than ever before. We are bursting at the seams, and it’s time to bring our space into alignment with the demand for our services. UA junior, Will Ellis, agrees: “Personally, as a student, the building expansion offers me a chance to be more comfortable and to have more kinesthetic learning opportunities.”

This project will break ground in the fall, spearheaded by Gould Evans Architecture.

Office Assistant, Isaac Flater, feels that our collaboration with the architects of record for the building will yield more than just a cosmetic makeover:

The architects have worked closely with our staff here to create a space that will meet everyone’s needs.

— Isaac Flater

In order to expedite the construction process, the SALT Center team will move out of the Patricia A. Bartlett Building and provide services in temporary spaces on campus for the 2015-2016 academic year (for information about our temporary space, flip to the last page of this Journal).

The renderings on these pages highlight the changes that will occur. On the first floor, we will enclose our courtyard to create a new lobby, as well as a communal space where students can relax, study, and connect with one another. Strategic Learning Specialist, Juan Godoy, believes that this space will be very valuable: “Having an open space to sit and socialize will be incredibly beneficial to students.”

We will then bridge the expanse between the second floor tutoring area and our existing conference room in order to create a larger one-on-one tutoring space, where tutors, like Tani Doherty, can more effectively assist students: “I’m excited about the expanded space for tutoring – we will have a quieter space for each student with less distraction.”

All of these new spaces will incorporate educational technology. Students will be able to bring their own devices and work independently, or collaborate with others around educational technology hubs.

Moreover, our tech coaches will be available to help students explore assistive software programs and apps that will enhance their learning experience.

In addition to some much-needed elbow room, this expansion will provide unique and functional new spaces in which our team and our students can continue to thrive, and it wouldn’t be possible without the support of our dedicated friends. As Stephen Ferris, Learning Support Services Coordinator, put it, “By contributing to this project, our donors have ensured that current and future students will receive all of the benefits that our program has to offer in an environment that meets their needs.”

For more information and updates regarding the building expansion, visit salt.arizona.edu/construction

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BARTLETT BUILDING

By Hilary Cummins

Rendering of new second-floor tutoring space and floor plans, courtesy of Gould Evans Architecture

FIRST FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

Tutor Lounge

Communal Space with Support for Ed Tech

North

New Study Rooms Expanded Tutoring Space

Entrance, Lobby, and Front Desk

Conference Room

Expanded and Renovated Space

Employee Workroom New Offices

Relocated Tutoring Labs

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By Hilary Cummins

OPPORTUNITY

SALT CENTER TOMORROW CAMPAIGN UPDATE

We are almost halfway through our five-year fundraising campaign, SALT Center Tomorrow. The goal of this campaign is to help build the future of our program by focusing on three key initiatives: INNOVATION, ACCESS, and SPACE. We are so grateful to those who have contributed to these initiatives over the past two years. Please consider joining us as we strive to meet our ambitious goals. Here’s an update on the progress we’ve made so far:

THE GIFT OF INNOVATION Growing Global Programs and Services Innovation starts with our people. As the needs of our student population continue to evolve, we recognize the importance of equipping our team with relevant best practices, national certifications, and fieldspecific endorsements so that they can keep providing exceptional academic support. The Strategic Professional Development fund will allow our team members to access the training they need in order to provide the highest-quality service to students enrolled in our program.

Giving Opportunity: STRATEGIC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND

THE GIFT OF ACCESS

THE GIFT OF SPACE

Increasing Scholarship Funding for Students in Need

Creating an Optimal Learning Environment

We believe that all students should have access to comprehensive academic support at the college level. Since the SALT Center is a fee-based, non-profit serving the UA community, we rely on the support of generous donors in order to make scholarships available for our students. The Legacy Scholarship Award is a need-based scholarship that covers all SALT Center fees for qualified students throughout their tenure in our program, allowing them to achieve their goals without worrying about how to pay for academic support.

Giving Opportunity: LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

In order to dramatically increase the scope and capacity with which we serve our student population, we will be renovating and expanding the Patricia A. Bartlett Building.

We have almost reached our fundraising goal for this project. The $300,000 we have yet to raise will be used to enhance our facility with new furniture, educational technology, and beautifully landscaped outdoor space, transforming the SALT Center into an international hub for comprehensive academic support from which we can make a global impact.

Giving Opportunity: SALT CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT

GOAL: $500,000 by 2018

GOAL: $500,000 by 2018

GOAL: $3 Million by 2018

RAISED: $8,000

RAISED: $50,000

RAISED: $2.7 Million

GAP: $492,000

GAP: $450,000

GAP: $300,000

If you are interested in contributing to the SALT Center Tomorrow campaign, visit salt.arizona.edu/tomorrow

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COMMUNITY

SECOND ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP BRUNCH

By Hilary Cummins

Last spring, the SALT Center hosted its second annual Scholarship Brunch. This event brought together students who benefit from SALT Center Scholarships and the donors who support them. The brunch was held at the University of Arizona Stadium Club, which offered a festive atmosphere, as well as excellent views of the mountains and Arizona Stadium.

As students arrived, they were given the opportunity to mingle with their scholarship donors. After a delicious meal, Director, Dr. Rudy M. Molina, Jr., along with Assistant Director of Admissions and Scholarship Committee Chair, David Cillo, opened the program by welcoming everyone and introducing our two guest speakers: Ramon Gaanderse and Armando Membrila. These young professionals shared words of advice and encouragement with a captivated audience of students.

As alumni of the UA and the SALT Center, Ramon and Armando were able to make a special connection with the attendees: I enjoyed getting to meet and have conversations with the scholarship recipients. It was huge for me to see, in person, how the contributions that I am making are improving the lives of students.

— Armando Membrila

Ramon was equally enthusiastic: “I enjoyed meeting those receiving the scholarship awards and learning about what their next steps are in school and in their professions. I especially enjoyed the opportunity to talk to one student seeking a career in the same field I am working in.” Both guest speakers made themselves available as resources for students, sharing contact information and encouraging students to reach out to them in the coming months.

After hearing from Ramon and Armando, our two student speakers volunteered to give a heart-felt thank-you to our honored guests. These students emphasized the dramatic impact that the SALT Center has had on their academic success at the UA. Brandon Siew said his

Dr. Rudy M. Molina, Jr., addressing attendees at the UA Stadium Club

experience as a student speaker was a great honor: “I was able to thank not only my personal donors, but also other donors who help make my peers’ scholarships possible.”

Perhaps no one captured the spirit of the event better than Christian Brown, our other student speaker: “What I enjoyed most about the Scholarship Luncheon was seeing old and new faces, and just having a great time with everyone.” Donors and students alike echoed this sentiment.

We are eternally grateful to the many friends of our program who support SALT Center scholarships. As Brandon put it, “Making a contribution to SALT Center scholarships will not go to waste. It will go to an individual who truly wants to further their education, and wants to overcome their disability through hard work and perseverance.” Thank you all for your continued dedication to our students and their success.

We invite all of our scholarship donors to join us for next year’s event!

More information will be provided to you this fall.

(Left to Right): Ramon Gaanderse, Zachary Siew, Brandon Siew, Christian Brown, Dr. Rudy M. Molina, Jr., Armando Membrila, David Cillo

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COMMITMENT

FIRST LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

By Jennifer Hansen

Matthew Smiley is no stranger to hard work.

As a high school student growing up just north of Chicago, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and participated in sports, like swim team and water polo.

As a UA student, Matt is often awake before the sun rises, diving into the chilly waters of the campus pool to practice with the UA water polo team before heading to his early morning classes.

Matt knows that his daily formula of dedication and consistency, combined with discipline and hard work, makes the difference when it comes to being a successful student. Well-versed in selfadvocacy, assistive technology, and SALT Center tutoring services, Matt is now entering his sophomore year as a pre-business major in the Eller College of Management with a 3.5 GPA. Last semester, this impressive young man was selected to be the first SALT Center Legacy Scholarship Award recipient. The Legacy Scholarship Award covers SALT Center fees for qualified students throughout their tenure in our program. We sat down with Matt to hear his perspective on the UA and being selected for this award.

Matthew Smiley, the first recipient of the new SALT Center Legacy Scholarship Award

I decided to go to the UA because I wanted to go to a big college and have academic support for my learning disability. I also wanted to go to a college with warm weather. It seemed like the UA had it all.

HOW DOES THE ACADEMIC SUPPORT AT THE SALT CENTER HELP YOU MANAGE YOUR LEARNING CHALLENGE?

HOW DID YOU FEEL WHEN YOU LEARNED THAT YOU WERE SELECTED TO RECEIVE THIS AWARD?

They don’t just try to solve your problems the SALT Center helps you learn on your own.

If future problems come up, I will be better able to handle them.

HOW DID YOU FIRST HEAR ABOUT THE SALT CENTER?

WHY DID YOU APPLY FOR THE LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD?

I was very surprised! It felt like I won the lottery! When I applied, I thought there were so many other students at the SALT Center that were going to have a better chance than me. My motto is to do the best I can in everything I do, so I gave it my best shot.

About four years ago, when I was a sophomore in high school, I went to a learning disability college fair in the Chicago area. The big show of the night was the UA SALT Center.

It sounded like it might be a good fit!

After half of the first semester passed, I came to realize that SALT Center services were worth keeping in order to help me be successful until I get my degree. The SALT Center charges a fee, so I thought the Legacy Scholarship Award would help me have less debt coming out of college.

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO ATTEND THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA?

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SAY TO THE DONORS WHO CONTRIBUTED TO YOUR SCHOLARSHIP? Thank you so much for the scholarship. I am not wasting one bit of the funding, and I am doing the best I can in every class!

If you would like to contribute to the Legacy Scholarship Award, visit salt.arizona.edu/give

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INSIGHT

2014-2015 DONOR REPORT

Since it’s inception in 1980, the SALT Center at the University of Arizona has become the global leader in comprehensive academic support for students who learn differently. For over 33 years, we have helped thousands of college students with learning and attention challenges achieve academic success.

Developing a vibrant community that evolves with the changing needs of our students requires innovative programming and highly qualified professional staff. As a non-profit

that does not receive funding from the state or the University, the SALT Center charges a fee for services.

The SALT Center fee is our primary source of revenue, and is only increased when necessary to cover rising personnel and building maintenance costs. However, the fee for enrollment can discourage students with limited resources from using our services, and limit our capacity for innovation and growth.

TOTAL DOLLARS DONATED TO THE SALT CENTER FROM 2014-2015 AND THEIR ALLOCATION:

$214,500

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

$20,500

Eleanor Harner Scholarship Fund Legacy Scholarship Endowment $25,000

SCHOLARSHIPS

$80,000

This is why we are so grateful to the generous friends of our program who continue to give in this capacity because of their faith in our team. They trust that these gifts will be used to meet our most urgent needs. Year after year, they support our efforts by giving to our scholarships, our programs and services, our professional development, and many other initiatives.

$8,600

Michelle Combs Endowed Fund $300 Health & Wellness $20,200

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

$8,000

Other Endowed Scholarships $46,000

UNRESTRICTED FUNDS

$106,000

Used to meet the most pressing and immediate needs of our students and our program

+ $2,700,000

DONATED BY PATRICIA & BRUCE BARTLETT FOR THE SALT CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT

To explore all giving opportunities at the SALT Center, visit salt.arizona.edu/give

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EXPERTISE

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT THE SALT CENTER

The SALT Center aspires to be the leading international model for academic support in higher education for students with learning and attention challenges. As we strive to support our students, we realize that a commitment to the professional development of our team is imperative.

We recognize that true learning is a collaborative journey, not an event or a series of events. However, we also believe that participating in continuing education and professional development opportunities demonstrates a personal investment by our team; a commitment to the students we serve.

Throughout the past academic year, SALT Center staff members traveled near and far to attend and present at an array of professional conferences. They acquired new skills and competencies that they brought back and shared with the broader team so that everyone could benefit from their experience.

New York, NY Chicago, IL

Learning and the Brain Conference

Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) of America International Conference

Phoenix, AZ Speaking Event – Dr. Jerome Sattler Chandler, AZ RedRock Conference

Indianapolis, IN National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC)

Tucson, AZ Woodcock-Johnson IV Workshop

by Dr. Nancy Mather

Albuquerque, NM National College Learning Centers Association (NCLCA) Conference

“The Learning and the Brain Conference was particularly valuable because there was a focus on math, science, and the arts...I learned about information processing regarding developmental mathematics. This information was used to construct training scenarios for the Math and Science Lab tutors.”

Geoff Thames Learning Support Services Coordinator

“I particularly enjoyed the NCLCA conference because everyone in attendance works in some capacity at or with college learning centers. It is always interesting to hear how various institutions (which differ by student population, region, size, etc.) support student learning, train and evaluate peer tutors, and engage faculty and staff in their mission and services.”

Laurel Grigg Mason Associate Director

If you would like to contribute to the Strategic Professional Development Fund, visit salt.arizona.edu/give

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By Jennifer Hansen

CONTINUING EDUCATION We are confident that professional development translates into better student support, which is why we recently established the Strategic Professional Development Fund. Contributions to this fund will directly impact the development of our professional team at the SALT Center by providing acess to the most current and relevant best-practices in our field.

Max Jackson Coordinator, Admissions & New Student Enrollment M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education Graduating May 2016

Paul Bastedo Strategic Learning Specialist MA in Applied Behavior Analysis Graduated May 2014 Justin Archer Strategic Learning Specialist MBA with a concentration in Entrepreneurship Graduated December 2014

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Many of our team members earned or pursued an advanced degree during the past academic year:

Dr. Rudy M. Molina, Jr. Director Ph.D. in Language, Reading, & Culture Graduated December 2014 Boston, MA Learning and the Brain Conference

Juan Godoy Strategic Learning Specialist Ph.D. in Higher Education Graduating May 2016

Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) Conference

“I absorbed so much current information about the field of learning and attention differences [at the LDA conference]... I am looking forward to having even more engaging, robust and guided conversations with families about postsecondary academic support options.”

Max Jackson Coordinator, Admissions and New Student Enrollment

Laurel Grigg Mason Associate Director Ph.D. in Higher Education Graduating May 2017 Laura Kerry-Henkel Strategic Learning Specialist Ph.D. in School Psychology Graduating May 2017

Jennifer Hansen Strategic Learning Specialist M.Ed. in Human Relations Graduating May 2016

Orlando, FL

Adam Davi Strategic Learning Specialist MS in Educational Technology Graduating May 2017

Geoff Thames Coordinator, Learning Support Services Ph.D. in Educational Psychology Graduating December 2016

Sarah Sampe Coordinator, Student Programs & Services M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education Graduating May 2017

Some members of our team also pursued professional certifications and other opportunities that relate to their work with our students:

“I am currently studying for my Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) exam. It will help me provide additional supportive services to my students.”

Claudia Sandoval Strategic Learning Specialist

“In the upcoming 2015/2016 school year, I will be attending a year-long training (Mindful Ambassador Training, sponsored

by UA CAPS) to learn skills in mindfulness techniques for professional and personal practice, as well as to share with my students.”

Laura Kerry-Henkel Strategic Learning Specialist

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WITH GRATITUDE

IN APPRECIATION OF YOUR GENEROSITY

The SALT Center gratefully acknowledges the generous contributions of the following friends from July 2014 to June 2015. We are fortunate to receive these expressions of respect and appreciation. Your gifts make it possible for us to provide exceptional academic support to hundreds of UA students every year.

We would also like to recognize steadfast friends of the program, Bruce and Patricia Bartlett, whose incredible gift of $2.7 million is making our building expansion possible. Thank you for your many years of support and dedication. The impact that you have had on our students, our program, and the UA community is truly immeasurable.

Bruce and Patricia Bartlett

Dr. Scott W. Alpert & Mrs. Karen Alpert Mr. Jerry Anderson Mr. Ian N. Arnof & Mrs. Sunshine Greene Ms. Diana Arnold & Ms. Susan E. Arnold Ms. Aynah V. Askanas & Mr. Mark Askanas Atlantic Trust Company, N.A. Attorney’s Bookkeeping Services Mr. Laurence M. Baer & Mrs. Pamela Baer Mr. Bruce R. Bartlett & Mrs. Patricia A. Bartlett Mr. Saul Berkowitz & Mrs. Suzanne Berkowitz Ms. Bari M. Block Mr. Allen Bloom & Mrs. Ellen Bloom Boeing Company Mr. William D. Boyd & Mrs. Robin M. Boyd Brad Lemons Foundation Ms. Selina F. Brandt Mr. Seth Breger & Mrs. Alyn Breger Mrs. Jean M. Breininger & Mr. Scott L. Breininger Brier Family Foundation Mr. Frederick S. Brown & Mrs. Marilyn Brown Mr. James S. Brown & Mrs. Margaret M. Brown Bruce & Patricia Bartlett Foundation DAF Ms. Marty Cathcart Ms. Anne Chalfant Mr. Bill Chauvin & Mrs. Joanne Chauvin Mr. Peter Chernis & Mrs. Marsha Chernis Mr. Daniel Chinich & Mrs. Heather Chinich Mr. Keith Chunn, Jr. Mrs. Margaret H. Clark & Mr. Chad Clark Dr. William S. Coblenz & Mrs. Randi C. Cohen Coblenz

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Mr. Jeffrey Cohen & Mrs. Marlene Cohen Ms. Priscilla Copps Mrs. Bonnie D. Cunningham Mrs. Janet S. Davis Mr. Wayne E. Dawson & Mrs. Carol A. Dawson Mr. Aymon DeMauro & Mrs. Toni DeMauro Mrs. Gretchen DiNapoli & Mr. F. Matthew DiNapoli Mr. Harold C. Dorenbecher, Jr. & Ms. Mary Heiss Mr. Harry R. Drackett, IV & Mrs. Elizabeth Drackett Mr. Anthony Drypolcher & Mrs. Patricia Drypolcher Mrs. Elizabeth A. Dusbabek & Mr. Gerald J. Dusbabek Mr. Andrew N. Ernst & Dr. Nancy D. Ernst Evelyn & Herbert Chernis Fdn. Dr. Donald W. Ferris, MD, & Mrs. Mary Ferris Mr. Stephen M. Ferris Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Mr. Marvy A. Finger & Mrs. Elaine Finger Mrs. Devon L. Fordyce-Wilson Mrs. Sonya S. Frazin & Mr. Bruce Frazin Mr. Andrew Gold Dr. Cynthia H. Goralnik & Dr. Gary N. Goralnik, MD Mrs. Pamela Grady & Mr. Stephen Grady Mr. John M. Haas, Jr. & Mrs. Sheryl D. Haas Ms. Pamela Hendry Mrs. Denise D. Hertz & Dr. Marshall I. Hertz Mrs. Catherine Hollander & Mr. Charles Price Mr. Daniel C. Horgan & Mrs. Lara Horgan Ms. Vivian Hurwitz J. Klebanoff Foundation DAF Jewish Endowment Foundation

Dr. Gregory M. John & Mrs. Erika M. John Mr. Preston T. Johnson Mr. Timothy R. Johnson & Mrs. Jeanne Johnson Dr. Mary Tara Joyce Mr. Eric Kahn & Mrs. Eileen Kahn Mr. Michael J. Kaiserman & Mrs. Robin S. Kaiserman Mr. Ray Karpe & Mrs. Lisa Karpe Mr. Peter Kast & Mrs. Julie Kast Ms. Courtney E. Kent Ms. Mindy A. Kirshbaum & Mr. Philip D. Armstrong Mr. Joshua T. Klebanoff Ms. Susan Klein & Dr. David M. Band Mr. John Larson & Mrs. Janet P. Larson Mr. William Lewin & Mrs. Debra Lewin Ms. Elizabeth Malinoff Mrs. Marita C. Malskis & Dr. David J. Bodkin, MD Mrs. Bonnie B. Marantette & Mr. Thomas L. Marantette Mrs. Sandra W. Marinelli & Mr. George J. Marinelli Marvy Finger Family Foundation Matt and Gretchen Dinapoli Foundation Mrs. Marie P. McDermott & Dr. Harry M. McDermott, III, MPH Mr. Donald A. McGovern, Jr. & Mrs. Irene McGovern Ms. Tracy A. McVeigh & Mr. Andrew Melitz Mr. Armando X. Membrila Microsoft Corporation Morgan Stanley Mrs. Julie S. Moriguchi & Dr. Jaime D. Moriguchi, MD Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. White III DAF Mrs. Linda J. Nagin & Mr. Harvey E. Nagin Mrs. Amy J. Noren & Mr. Richard Noren Nudy Foundation DAF Mr. James B. O’Brien, III & Dr. Cathy Lines Mrs. Patricia E. O’Neil & Mr. John J. O’Neil Mr. Michael A. Parrish & Mrs. Lauren E. Parrish Mr. Ephraim Peak & Mrs. Elizabeth Peak Mrs. Emily R. Pendleton

Ms. Georgene E. Petri Plevan Family Fund Mr. Kenneth A. Plevan & Mrs. Bettina B. Plevan Mr. John Polachek & Mrs. Janet Trompeter-Polachek Dr. Daniel Powers, MD, & Mrs. Fala Powers Ms. Victoria K. Robinson Mr. Mark F. Rosenbaum Mr. Patrick T. Rumsey & Mrs. Amalia Rumsey Ms. Christine A. Rushworth Samuel Rosenbaum Foundation Mr. Joe Schackman & Mrs. Susan Schackman Mr. Bart J. Schenone & Mrs. Sandra L. Margulies Ms. Shelley Selover Mrs. Daphne Semet & Mr. Gardner B. Semet Shell Oil Co. Foundation Mr. Shar Simantob & Mrs. Shady Simantob Dr. Steven J. Slack, MD, & Ms. Trish Joyce Dr. Steven M. Somers, DDS, & Mrs. Margie Somers Mrs. Jennifer Spielberg Mrs. Theresa Spraggins Ms. Amelia Stabler Mr. Steven Steinberg Mr. Gerald H. Stool & Mrs. Claudia G. Stool Mrs. Valerie S. Street & Mr. Todd A. Street Dr. George W. Supplitt & Mrs. Debra Supplitt The Hoglund Foundation Mr. Terence M. Thompson Mr. Michael T. Tomasz Ms. Andrea Umlas & Mr. G.C. Poulos Ms. Fredericka T. Veikley Dr. Barbara Wayson, MD Mrs. Ellen Weiss & Mr. Steven J. Weiss Mr. Thomas C. White, III & Mrs. Pamela W. White Dr. Samuel F. Wolfson, OP, & Mrs. Randee B. Wolfson Mrs. Karen A. Wright & Mr. Jeff Wright

LEGEND Red indicates members of our Director’s Circle, a leadership group dedicated to enhancing the mission and values of the department by providing an annual gift of $2,000 or more in unrestricted funding to the SALT Center. To learn more, visit salt.arizona.edu/give.

Italics indicate Legacy Donors who have given to the SALT Center for three consecutive years or more.

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HORIZONS

ALUMNI Q&A

By Max M. Jackson

Promise: “The learningservices, process and is anover interactive partnership Every year,countless countlessprospective prospective students travel to the Center to more &about Every year, students travel to the SALTSALT Center to learn our comprehensive 200 Wildcats enroll inthat our is driven by the individual.

We partner with you to accomplish your goals.” learn more about our comprehensive services, and over 200 Wildcats program each fall. These students not only receive excellent academic support, but also have the opportunity to engage in professional development and By engaging our students in these roles, they become more equipped enroll in our program each fall.

These students not only receive peer leadership through the SALT Center Ambassador Program and tech coaching internships.These opportunities are offered in alignment with Principle for life after graduation.

Thisbyyear, we caughtWe up partner with recent UA graduates excellent academic support, but also have thelearning opportunity toisengage in 7 of the SALT Center Principles & Promise: “The process an interactive partnership that is driven the individual. with you to who were once SALT Center Ambassadors to learn more about life after professional development and peer leadership through the SALT Center accomplish your goals.” By engaging our students in these roles, they become more equipped for life after graduation. This year, Max Jackson, Coordinator graduation, as well as their transition into the workplace.

Ambassador Program and tech coaching internships.

These opportunities for Admissions & New Student Enrollment, caught up with recent UA graduates who were once SALT Center Ambassadors to learn more about life after are offered in Principle of the SALT Center Principles graduation, as alignment well as theirwith transition into7 the workplace.

HANNAH NAGIN

COREY SCHNEID

ONDRÉ SELTZER

Scottsdale, AZ – Class of 2014 Public Health Major

Manhattan, NY – Class of 2013 Interdisciplinary Studies Major

Los Angeles, CA – Class of 2013 Media Arts Major

Current Job: Lead Technician, Foothills Sports Medicine

Current Job: Media Buyer in the advertising industry

Current Job: Business Development Associate, British Consulate-General

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO SINCE SINCE GRADUATION? “I graduated college in 3.5 years … I’m Lead Technician assisting a Physical Therapist and I love my job. I was also accepted to Physical Therapy Assisting School. This 18-month program will prepare me to work with my own patients. This is the dream career I’ve had since junior year at UA; I can’t believe it is finally becoming a reality!”

“I job hunted while living with my parents in New Jersey. My first job was at a public relations firm representing a restaurant. I am now in the advertising industry as a Media Buyer, responsible for airing advertisements on national TV stations for clients.”

“For two summers, while enrolled at UA, I interned at the British Consulate for an organization called UK Trade and Investment.

I helped British and American companies export internationally. After graduation, I became a temporary Business Development Associate, which has turned into a permanent position.”

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR CURRENT OCCUPATION? “I work with people ages 8 to 95. In a given day, “My day consists of confirming that client ad schedules on national TV are set for I see 18-20 patients. Succinct communication each network I’m assigned to. Our team between the patient, Physical Therapist, and consists of 20 buyers in communication with me is essential. I must remain organized and Media Planners, Traffic Coordinators, Billing adhere to a strict schedule. That important Personnel, and Sales Teams at TV networks … skill set, learned at the SALT Center, has this job is very rewarding, and I get to carried over into the workforce.” meet celebrities!”

“I work at the Century City Plaza Towers in L.A. for the British government … I’m involved with many things: energy and environment infrastructure, investment strategies, networking with Ministers, and coordinating VIP visit opportunities.”

HOW DID THE SALT CENTER PREPARE YOU FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE? “Learning to stay on task one step at a time …

I learned to make weekly and monthly schedules … this has helped me balance working over 40 hours a week. I feel very organized around the office … I’m able to multitask, an important skill in my job. SALT Center staff taught me any goal is possible as long as you set your mind to it!”

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“My learning specialist showed me how to be successful … I have managers, who are similar to Learning Specialists, which have helped me grow professionally. Early on, everything in this industry was new to me … I learned to adapt to my environment and excelled, just like my first months at the SALT Center.”

“I have dyslexia; my experience gave me confidence to do what I want to do. I am a former SALT Center Ambassador; this helped me practice public speaking. Now, I can certainly deliver on what I am doing. Without UA and the SALT Center, I would not have necessarily had the confidence needed to go excel in a business career.”

TEMPORARY SPACE

MAP AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Construction at the Patricia A. Bartlett Building will commence in Fall of 2015, and likely last through Spring and Summer of 2016. In order to expedite the construction process, the SALT Center team will move out of the Patricia A. Bartlett Building and provide services to our students in temporary spaces on campus.

Bear Down Gym is a historic sports complex that has been transformed into a hub for academic support. This is where students will meet with their Strategic Learning Specialist and receive support with educational technology. UA Hillel is where students will attend tutoring sessions.

Thank you to UA Hillel and Bear Down Gym for opening their doors to us during this time of transition!

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Patricia A. Bartlett Building Patricia A. Bartlett Building (Under Construction) (Under Construction)

UA Hillel UA Hillel

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academic year.

Tutoring appointments Tutoring appointments held at UA Hillel. willwill be be held at UA Hillel.

Tutoring appointments Bear Down Gym Bear Down Gym willwill will be held at UA Hillel house following services: house thethe following services: (northwest corner

• Appointments with your • Appointments with your of Mountain Ave. Strategic Learning Specialist Strategic Learning Specialist 2nd St.)Educational •and Support • Support for for Educational Technology Technology

Bear Down Gym (south side of UA Mall, west of Main Library) will house CONTACT US: CONTACT US: the following services:

Main - 520-621-1242 Main LineLine - 520-621-1242 Tutoring - 520-626-1625 Appointments with your Tutoring - 520-626-1625

Strategic Learning Specialist Support for Educational Technology

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Visit salt.arizona.edu/construction for updates on our progress throughout the year.

CONTACT US Main Line: 520.621.1242 Tutoring: 520.626.1625 Admissions: 520.621.8493 Fax: 520.626.3260 Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube: facebook.com/uasaltcenter |

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Mailing address: Patricia A. Bartlett Building | PO Box 210136 | Tucson, AZ 85721-0136

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