Services

B.E.S.T. offers the following services to our achievers:

Academic Advising
Experienced counselors assist each Achiever in course selection based on the achievers's individual needs. Achievers are encouraged to meet with both the B.E.S.T. Director and Assistant Director, in addition to their primary academic advisor each semester before finalizing their schedules. This process helps to ensure that requirements of the College of General Education and academic majors are met.

Tutoring
Achievers have the opportunity to request tutors in a wide variety of subjects. Since mastery of course content is the goal, achievers are encouraged to work with tutors as often as needed to develop a thorough understanding of their course content. In addition, the University Center for Academic Excellence, located right down the hall, offers a wealth of resources.

Leadership Development
Peer Mentoring promotes Achiever-to-Achiever support and provides a collaborative framework for developing academic diligence, leadership skills, and learning strategies. Peer Leaders help new Achievers reap the benefits from all of the B.E.S.T. programs and services. This peer network not only provides academic support, but it also gives our Achievers many opportunities to establish a community of excellence.

Career Development
Our career development program is dedicated to helping the undecided student discover purpose and direction through self-exploration and career testing. When a student has a sense of direction, we are available to help with internships, jobs, or graduate school. B.E.S.T. has an extensive career library which covers subjects such as career choices, resume preparation, and portfolio development. We also maintain a collection of graduate catalogues from area colleges and universities and offer assistance with the application procedures. Opportunities from the University Career Center are posted weekly.

Computer Lab
Our mini-lab is equipped with five PCs and two laser printers. All computers are networked to the Student Computing Novell server. The Novell server provides students with 50 megs of personal storage space (H drive) and access to Office 2000 applications.

Enrichment Activities
B.E.S.T. Achievers have the opportunity to attend educational and cultural enrichment activities. These activities help Achievers expand their worldview, develop a sense of community, and balance the rigors of college life with heartfelt, down-home fun. Previous activities have included excursions to the Biltmore Estates, whitewater rafting, and the Dale Chihuly exhibit at the Mint Museum of Craft and Design. A current list of activities may be found in our monthly newsletter, Bookends, and on our Opportunities page.