SOAR, created by the Kinesiology Program with the support of a $3 million Title V grant, wrapped up its first year with a four-day program for incoming freshmen right before the start of classes.
The program, which ran Aug.11-14, supports incoming freshmen in their transition to college by fostering friendships, clarifying new expectations, and helping them feel like a part of the OLLU family. With guidance from mentors and faculty, students are equipped and excited to SOAR from day one.
Freshmen in the program engaged in collaborative games, played pickleball and other activities, created vision boards, discussed concerns and questions about the Kinesiology program, and went on a mural tour of San Antonio’s Westside
Throughout the academic year, the students will meet with their mentors every week and will meet monthly as a team.
SOAR was made possible through a U.S. Department of Education Title V grant received last year. The project, “Transforming STEM Identity at OLLU: Advancing Kinesiology,” is designed to improve student performance and graduation rates.
