Special ProgramsResearch and Learning Assistants Social Ecology Excellence in Research Distinction Additional InformationFor information about the School of Social Ecology's other programs, please visit our website: Student Information Resource Page
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ACE Social Ecology
The ACE Social Ecology Program offers many benefits to participants. To be eligible, you must be a new student (freshman or transfer) in the School of Social Ecology.
WHAT BENEFITS DO I GET AS A MENTEE? *Receive mentorship from a trained upper-division student during your first year. *Develop and expand your peer network through participation in service-learning projects and community-building activities. *Participate in special workshops on topics such as time management, leadership development, campus and community resources, diversity and social justice issues, applying for scholarships, and stress management. Meet and connect with faculty, staff, and administrators who will serve as workshop presenters and facilitators. *Obtain access to the Excellence Lab, a 24-hour study and lounge space in Social Ecology II. [currently closed due to Covid-19] Have questions? E-mail: Lisardy Velasco, ACE Program Coordinator
Research and Learning AssistantsHigh-achieving students can seek opportunities as research assistants on faculty research projects and as learning assistants in Social Ecology courses. Financial support is provided through a donor gift to the Dean's Excellence Fund to Enhance Undergraduate Education. Through engaged research and teaching, participating students gain valuable experiences interacting with faculty around research and teaching. If you are interested, reach out directly to your faculty about wanting to be a research assistant or learning assistant. Social Ecology Honors ProgramTo learn more click here Social Ecology Excellence in Research DistinctionTo learn more click here |
ACE Social Ecology is an innovative retention and peer mentoring program in the School of Social Ecology at UC Irvine. Launched in Fall 2011, the program promotes academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement to serve the school’s diverse, first-year and transfer student population. Since 2011, the program has positively impacted over 200 mentees and 60 peer mentors. A few former mentees in the program have become peer mentors in the program, while many have pursued on-campus leadership opportunities, while maintaining solid GPAs. Students attest their accomplishments during their first year at UCI and beyond due to their participation in the ACE Social Ecology Program.