Florida Atlantic University recently was selected by the U.S. Department of Education to receive a $1.6 million grant designed to support second-year college students at-risk of not finishing school.
Of the 48 schools awarded this grant nationwide, FAU was the only public school selected in Florida.
The money will be given to FAU over a five-year period, and it will pay for the creation and operation of a new program called “Academic and Career Enhancement for Second-year Students.” The program, which will create five full-time positions, will work to get students back on track academically and reduce indecision when it comes to choosing a major and career path by offering academic advising, tutoring and career counseling.
Students who will be targeted for the program include those who are on academic suspension or probation but have GPA’s over 1.5, students whose GPA’s fall below 2.5 and students entering their second fall semester with undeclared majors.
Jess Tuck, who was previously FAU’s assistant director of freshman academic advising services, has been named director of the new program.
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