The Pathway to Excellence Program, made possible by a grant from the Virginia Foundation of Independent Colleges, is a peer coaching program in which trained upper-class students and staff provide a supportive network of social connections, campus resources, and programs for incoming first year minority and international students. The Pathway to Excellence Program is designed to create a nurturing environment that encourages and prepares participating students to attain their academic goals. The program provides the opportunity for guidance, friendship, a sense of community, and a comforting environment away from home. The goal of the program is to assist minority and international students during their transition from high school to college. In addition, the Pathway to Excellence Program will assist students with the common challenges associated with the first year college experience. Coaches will build bridges between their peers and the various departments across campus. They will also serve as a ready resource for questions ranging from how to get involved in student life to how to add a class or declare a major.
There are many engaging campus events that coaches and peers attend together throughout the first semester as well as events specific to Pathway to Excellence Program participants.
The program will include workshops, conferences, trips, service opportunities, and many other campus activities on campus designed build community and camaraderie amongst participants in the Pathway to Excellence program. All of these events are free of charge to Pathway to Excellence program participants.
| September 2, 2012 |
Meet and Greet with Coaches and Peers |
| September 8, 2012 |
Foam Party with the Campus Events Committee |
| September 10, 2012 |
Activities Carnival |
| September 29, 2012 |
DreamSpeak Conference |
| October 3, 2012 |
Studying Smarter not Harder: Creating Study Skills that Work for You |
| October 27, 2012 |
Trip to Washington, D.C. |
| October 28, 2012 |
STOP Hunger Now Food Packaging Project |
| November 14, 2012 |
Dollars and Sense: Being Financially Smart as an R-MC Student |
Registration for the Pathway to Excellence Program is free.
Coaches are returning Randolph-Macon College students who have completed an application, interview process, and demonstrate a commitment to making Randolph-Macon College an inclusive environment for all students.
The Pathway to Excellence Program aims to create a smooth transition from high school to college for minority and international students by providing support, resources and learning experiences that will foster a smooth transition. The Pathway to Excellence program will:
- Provide opportunities for participants to acquire skills that will increase their likelihood to persist towards graduation.
- Offer opportunities that address the unique learning and social needs of minority and international students as they transition to college.
- Create an environment that supports the development of ongoing, meaningful relationships with program participants and others in the Randolph-Macon College community who are and are not like one another.
- Present opportunities that create ongoing, meaningful relationships and an inclusive community.
For more information, contact Monique Sample, Coordinator of Student Life, at moniquesample@rmc.edu or studentlife@rmc.edu.