At this time you will be given an overview of the week and broken up into pods (groups of 5 students). Meeting places could be study carrels.

Collegiate academic Mentors will be assigned to each academic cohort group.

Room and bed checks will be performed by IDEA college advisors. At this time all students need to be in their own rooms.

Paradigm shift from high school to college. Learning Styles, Note Taking, Reading Textbooks, and Test Taking.

A demonstration about all of Texas Tech University's electronic resources, including the library's online card catalogue, digital records of academic journals, and research databases. Searches of primary and secondary sources included, as well as a discussion about finding and using quality academic sources.

During the electronic database tour, students will be able to research call numbers for their research project. A librarian will show them how to navigate the library stacks, search microfiche, and access government documents.

All of our meals will be eaten in the dormitory's dining hall.

Academic cohort groups will discuss research assignments. Students will select topics and devise plans for research.

A current Texas Tech undergraduate student will take students around campus. Students will learn about the history and traditions of Texas Tech University.

A representative from TTU admissions will meet with students to talk about how to apply to Texas Tech University. The representative will be able to answer specific questions from students.

A current Texas Tech student will give a walking tour of the campus.

Students will experience what sitting in a college classroom is like as one of Texas Tech University's best professors gives an academic lecture.

Academic cohort groups will work in the library. Mentors will be present to help workshop how to research and to writing an academic essay.

During this time pod leaders will debrief the day, preview the next day, answer any questions students may have, and help direct student research projects.

Room and bed checks will be performed by IDEA college advisors. At this time all students need to be in their own rooms.

Writing Research Papers (Organization, Thesis Statement, Evidence, Grammar, Style Guides) (TTU Writing Center?)

Pegasus Program for First Generation College Students

A representative from the Texas Tech University Financial Aid office will meet with students to discuss ways in which to make their collegiate education affordable. Topics will include how to apply for financial aid, different types of financial aid, scholarships and grants, work-study opportunities, and college cost calculators.

Students will find their own way around campus by visiting different campus entities to collect various items to bring back to the program director. (List of items to collect will be provided by the program director.) The group who brings back the most items from the list, with the best representations of each, will receive a prize.

During this time students will report on their scavenger hunt experiences.

Ambassadors from the Honors College will talk with students about what the Honors College is, the benefits of joining the College, and how to apply.

A representative from the CUR will talk about what they do to help student partner with faculty mentors in their research, as well as the support they offer students to present research at academic conferences.

Academic cohort groups will work in the library. Mentors will be present to help workshop how to research and to writing an academic essay.

Students will have free time in the Student Union Building. In the basement are foosball tables, pool tables, and table tennis.

During this time pod leaders will debrief the day, preview the next day, answer any questions students may have, and help direct student research projects.

During this time pod leaders will debrief the day, preview the next day, answer any questions students may have, and help direct student research projects.

Public Speaking Skills (TTU Department of Communication Studies)

According to Gallup polling, national leaders and experts in their fields succeed because they focus on utilizing their strengths. This online assessment determines students' top five talent themes and suggests ways in which to use those talents in order to achieve academic and professional success.

Academic cohort groups will work in the library. Mentors will be present to help workshop how to research and to writing an academic essay.

Students will visit Dr. Amy Heuman's Intercultural Communication course. Dr. Heuman is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies.

Academic cohort groups will work in the library. Mentors will be present to help workshop how to research and to writing an academic essay.

Academic cohort groups will work in the library. Mentors will be present to help workshop how to research and to writing an academic essay.

Students will have free time in the dormitory complex. Activities will include a movie. For students not interested in a movie, cards, dominoes, and board games will be an alternative option.

A special guest, Gerald Benavides, a senior from Corpus Christi, will visit to talk about life in Lubbock. Also during this time pod leaders will debrief the day, preview the next day, answer any questions students may have, and help direct student research projects.

During this time period students will share their progress on their research projects with their Academic Cohort group and offer collaborative strategies for advancing each other's ideas and research.

The Support Operations for Academic Retention offers many different services to support academic success at Texas Tech. Students will learn about different services offered, including The Learning Center, Supplemental Instruction, Academic Skills Advisement, etc.

Academic cohort groups will work in the library. Mentors will be present to help workshop how to research and to writing an academic essay.

Discovery! helps students realize their gifts, talents, and interests. Students will take the FOCUS assessment and be informed about different services offered by the Advising Center and options for their study and potential professional careers.

Students' success does not end at graduation, but continues into their professional careers. The University Career Services Center offers services relating to career explorations, internships, job search, and job readiness.

Academic cohort groups will work in the library. Mentors will be present to help workshop how to research and to writing an academic essay.

We will reserve the sand lot volleyball court for either a volleyball competition or a dodge ball tournament

During this time academic cohort mentors will debrief the day, preview the next day, answer any questions students may have, and help direct student research projects.

Students will discuss practice their research presentations in their Academic Cohort Groups before presenting their research to the group as a whole.

Students will discuss practice their research presentations in their Academic Cohort Groups before presenting their research to the group as a whole.

Each student will give a 5-minute oral presentation of their research paper that they have written during the program.

Students will be able to meet with the advising office of the majors for which they are interested possibly in declaring.

Academic cohort mentors will meet one-on-one to discuss student progress during the week. Give students constructive feedback for academic growth.

Students will select a graduation speaker from their ranks to give remarks about the week. Students will be presented with certificate of program completion. A university representative will give remarks.

See all that the Student Recreational Center has to offer! Inside are basketball areas, free and circuit weights, cardio machines, a climbing wall, and a leisure pool.

DJ Gabriel G will be on site to help us celebrate the end of a great week!

During this time students need to be on their halls to pack up and clean up their rooms. IDEA college counselors will perform room checks. Students will also complete an evaluation of the program.

Room and bed checks will be performed by IDEA college advisors. At this time all students need to be in their own rooms.

Students will be given a boxed breakfast to take with them as they travel home.