Services

Contact Information:
Alpha Scholars
ACU Box 29204
Abilene, Texas         79699-9204
Tel: 325-674-2667
Fax: 325-674-6847

Snapshot

Purpose of program:

• To enhance academic success for the following students:
  
• First-generation college students
• Low-income students
• Students with disabilities
  

• To provide the following services to qualified students:
• Assessment of learning styles
• Assessment of study habits
• Individualized tutoring
• Counseling for academic success
• Disability accommodations
• Study skills instruction
• Assistance in applying for financial aid
• Assistance with career planning
• Opportunities to attend cultural events
• Scholarship opportunities

 
Success Statistics

• More than 1,450 students served since 1987.
• More than 600 students graduated by May 2004.

Staff Achievements

revision in progress

Student Achievements

• Incoming students participated in an assessment of their technology skills; assistance was provided where skill improvement was needed.
• The average GPA of Alpha students in fall 2003 was 2.53.
  
• Forty-two participants graduated in August or December 2003 or were scheduled to graduate in May 2004. 
  
• _______ new students entered in the program during the 2005-06 school year.

Staff
J. Scott Self, M.S., Director 
James Scudder B.S., Assistant Director, Math/Science
Lorri Ware, B.S., English and Writing
Mattia Bray, B.S.Ed., Study Skills/Disability Services
Ada Dodd, M.S., L.P.C., Academic Counselor
Jamie Jimenez, Administrative Assistant, TRiO Office Manager

For More Information

About the Program
Abilene Christian University
Alpha Scholars Program
122 McGlothlin Campus Center
ACU Box 29204
Abilene, Texas 79699-9204
325-674-2667
jss00c@acu.edu