PEER
For more than 20 years, the highly successful Programs for Educational Enrichment and Retention (PEER) has paired minority freshmen with minority upperclassmen who serve as mentors and guides during the transition to college life. PEER also offers personal counseling, tips on study skills and time management, assistance with career planning and résumé review. There’s even help with general academic advising and job-related concerns.
Every summer, PEER offers its Math Excellence Workshop (MEW) to all incoming minority students majoring in computer science, engineering, the life sciences, the physical sciences or mathematics. MEW pays all expenses for committed students to take either the calculus or pre-calculus class required for their major. In many cases, MEW participants average much higher grades than other students in their math classes. Even better, they find they’re prepared with the knowledge and study skills they need to master the technical classes ahead.
Find out more about PEER at www.ces.clemson.edu/peer.
WISE
The Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) program began in 1995 as an outgrowth of PEER to encourage and support women as they prepare for, obtain and succeed in careers in science and engineering. WISE provides programs and services that help female students connect with other women in their major or field. Some of WISE’s services include:
• Workshops and guest speakers
• Academic advising and personal counseling
• Career planning and preparation
• Networking opportunities
• Study hall and study groups
• Tutoring
• Lounge area
• A subscription to the WISEUP electronic newsletter
If you’d like to find out more about WISE, visit www.ces.clemson.edu/wise.
RISE
RISE (Residents in Science and Engineering) is a unique, first-year community for learning and student success. Limited to engineering and science freshmen, RISE combines the residential and academic aspects of college and provides a support system of students with similar interests. Peer advisers work with the residential assistants to provide mentoring services, while residence hall tutors are available most nights for tutoring. All freshmen within the College of Engineering and Science are invited to apply via the housing application.
For more information about RISE, visit www.ces.clemson.edu/esllc/.