SESP (STUDENT ENRICHMENT SERVICES PROGRAM)

Housed in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The Student Enrichment Services Program directed by Dr. Betty J. Stewart-Fullwood , provides support and enrichment  services to all first generation and/or underrepresented CLAS students.  In addition, SESP provides the primary  academic support services to approximately 150-400 incoming  freshmen each year who are carefully selected by the Office of Admissions for participation in the AIM Program. These services provide students with the academic and social skills necessary to reach their full potential and graduate from the University of Florida. SESP works in conjunction with several integral offices including the Offices of Admissions, Dean of Students, the Office of Academic Technology, Student Financial Affairs, Housing and Residence Education,  AIM and the Academic Advisement Center, to offer a thorough introduction and orientation to UF. Preview sessions for  Summer B 2007 were held May 15th-June 24th.   Summer B 2007 Schedule and Welcome week Activities.  Stay tuned for summer 2008 schedule of activities.

Supportive services offered or arranged include academic workshops and learning experiences which cover such topics as study skills, time management, career planning, library skills, stress management and test anxiety. Other services provided are student assemblies/information sessions, academic progress monitoring , tutoring and advocacy. These activities are designed to facilitate first generation and/or underrepresented generation students' successful negotiation of any and all processes of the University of Florida and to stimulate their use of and participation in resources and activities that enhance academic progress.

A cadre of trained peer counselors comprises the frontline contacts for these students. These Peer-Tutor Counselors assist students in making a smooth transition to the university environment. This relationship begins during the summer term for AIM students and continues throughout the freshman academic year. Peer-Tutor Counselors help students to develop coping and social adjustment skills by providing a positive association with successful peers and role models. The SESP staff establishes and maintains a cooperative relationship with the parents of enrolled students and actively encourages their involvement with their student's college career.

All CLAS first generation and/or underrepresented students, as well as participants in AIM are eligible to participate in  academic workshops and learning experiences which cover such topics as study skills, time management, career planning, library skills, stress management, motivation and test anxiety.

SESP's warm and friendly staff projects an accepting and inviting environment which encourages students to participate in SESP -sponsored events and to take advantage of all educational and social opportunties afforded to them. These services are provided throughout the undergraduate career for all CLAS first generation and/or underrepresented students and throughout the freshman year for all AIM participants. The success of the program is reflected in the students' high rate of retention and academic achievement over the past 20 years.

All SESP services are free . No scholarships are directly associated with the Student Enrichment Services Program. Therefore, students are strongly encouraged to apply for available financial assistance through the appropriate agencies in a timely manner.

The Student Enrichment Services Program Offices are located on the 3rd floor of Little Hall in room 311.