91³Ô¹ÏÍø Minority Student Services on Monday unveiled a new program targeted at incoming minority freshmen, “A Slice of 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.” The event was designed to better prepare incoming minority freshmen for the enrollment process at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Over 40 students and their parents were invited to attend a day-long workshop about financial aid, academic advising and housing. The presenters for the workshop came from 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s campus and the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. During the luncheon, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø President Lu Hardin and Vice President Ronnie Williams delivered greetings on behalf of 91³Ô¹ÏÍø and Student Services. 91³Ô¹ÏÍø minority faculty and staff were also in attendance during the luncheon. At the conclusion of the day, students and parents were able to visit with 91³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty and staff to answer any remaining questions and visit with registered student organizations.
Sonja Wright-McMurray, Director of Minority Student Services, plans to host four of these events during the year. She feels this program will assist in the transition from high school to college and increase the academic success rates of minority students at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.
