The Access and Opportunity Portal (AOP) supports undergraduate funding requests that can …
The Access and Opportunity Portal (AOP) supports undergraduate funding requests that can include (but are not limited to) internship related expenses, test preparation, textbooks, course fees, financial emergencies, commencement regalia, technological supports and medical co-pays. The aim of this fund is to fill in the financial gaps that prevent students from fully participating in the Rice educational experience.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format or has both online and in-person components.
Owl Access seeks to improve the transition experience of first-generation college students …
Owl Access seeks to improve the transition experience of first-generation college students and their families. Our goal is to support first-generation college students by building a network of community members and to encourage the positive self-identification of those who are the first in their families to attend college and/or students from low-income communities. Owl Access will be a 2.5-day college transition program that focuses on providing first-generation and/or low-income new students a head start on college adjustment. Throughout Owl Access, students will connect with faculty, staff, and peer leaders to help them understand how to navigate Rice, and their college experience, including topics such as academics, financial aid, social engagement, health and wellbeing, and other on-campus opportunities. Owl Access will also introduce families to our campus resources and provide families with the information and tools they need to support their student’s success at Rice. This part of the program will be a 1.5-day program that will introduce families to our campus resources and provide families with the information and tools they need to support their student’s success at Rice.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Large-scale (reaches more than 25 percent of its intended target population)
As food insecurity becomes a growing concern for college campuses, Rice is …
As food insecurity becomes a growing concern for college campuses, Rice is proud to join the efforts of campus food pantries nationwide. The Pantry operates on a good faith basis and is an anonymous resource for all students, faculty, staff, and community members. It is our goal to ensure The Pantry is a space where individuals feel welcome and that this is an accessible resource.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Small-scale (reaches fewer than 10 percent of its target population)
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: The anonymous student surveys allow our office to receive up to date feedback from our repeat community members and new users. The findings display the needs of our community members and their experience when utilizing the service. We are able to use the evaluations to ensure that our goal for the space is being maintained and upheld to the accessibility standard.
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: The Office of Student Success Initiatives
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Chelsea Blake at cb106@rice.edu or 713-348-7478
The Rice Emerging Scholars Program (RESP) is an innovative, residential academic program …
The Rice Emerging Scholars Program (RESP) is an innovative, residential academic program designed to help first-year students prepare for the challenging pace, depth, and rigor of the STEM curricula at Rice. Unique among programs of its kind at highly selective institutions, RESP's approach to college transition and success is comprehensive, combining a rigorous six-week academic summer bridge program with personalized and holistic mentoring and support for the duration of the college experience.
RESP's mission is to ensure that students of high potential who attended under-resourced high schools, particularly low-income and first-generation students, persist, thrive, and graduate at the same rate as their peers, and that these students achieve their academic and professional aspirations as scientists and engineers.
RESP is designed to ensure that students who would most benefit from the program are not excluded due to cost. Accordingly, RESP Scholars attend the summer program at no cost and receive a stipend for their participation. They also enjoy a personalized array of mentoring and support services throughout their time at Rice.
In fulfilling its charge to help these students meet all the challenges they face, RESP comprehensively addresses their particular academic and navigational needs together with other challenges unique to students from underserved communities. And RESP stands with them from before they matriculate until after they graduate -- this is what it means to provide an environment in which students may "thrive."
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Large-scale (reaches more than 25 percent of its intended target population)
First year undergraduate students can begin their college experience with a course …
First year undergraduate students can begin their college experience with a course specifically geared toward their transition to college and to life at Rice University. This course is centered on 5 core tenets--leadership development, identity development, personal wellbeing, academic and career exploration, and managing interpersonal relationships. Instruction combines classroom discussion, information from various campus departments, self-assessments and reflections, and intentional activities to allow students a safe and purposeful opportunity to discover more about themselves and the campus while learning key strategies aimed at facilitating their success.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Small-scale (reaches fewer than 10 percent of its target population)
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