A Message from Jaclyn:

A Message from Jaclyn:
I am Jaclyn Hugg, this year’s Graduate Assistant for the Compact Scholars Program (CSP).  I look forward to working with many of you this year.
One of my goals is to be able to help you thrive here at SDSU – growing personally and professionally.  Thus, I leave you with one of my favorite quotes to ponder:
“In his or her life, each person can take one of two attitudes: to build or to plant.  Builders may take years over their tasks, but one day they will finish what they are doing.  Then they will stop, hemmed in by their own walls.  Life becomes meaningless once the building is finished.  Those who plant suffer the storms and the seasons and rarely rest.  Unlike a building, a garden never stops growing.  And by its constant demands on the gardener’s attention, it makes the gardener’s life a great adventure.”  Paulo Coelho  
What are you - the builder or the planter?  Stop by my office to let me know!  I am located in the Administration building (AD-201F), and my office hours for fall semester 2009 are:
 ·         Mondays- 1:00pm – 7:00pm
·         Tuesdays- 1:00pm – 7:00pm
·         Wednesdays - 10:00am - 2:00pm
·         Thursdays- 10:00am - 2:00pm

 See you soon,
Jaclyn D. Hugg
Graduate Program Assistant
Compact Scholars Program

Study Abroad Scholarship Opportunities

Do you have a desire to study abroad but do not know if or how you can raise the money to get there? Continue pursuing your desires because your study abroad adventure is attainable, even during this tough economic climate.
You may be eligible for a couple of scholarships supported by the Division of Undergraduate Studies. One scholarship is called the Gilman International Scholarship Program. This scholarship allows students to study abroad for up to one academic year with up to $5,000 in award money. Please do not miss the scholarship deadline of October 6, 2009 for the 2010 spring semester.
The Gilman International Scholarship serves students who are:

• receiving a Federal Pell Grant
• studying in under-represented fields such as the sciences and engineering
• from diverse backgrounds
• in high financial need
• disabled

Another source of funding for study abroad is from the DUS Incentive Scholarship. This scholarship supports an approved SDSU student study program, research or an internship. Students only in the Compact Scholars Program, Liberal Studies, or University Honors Program are eligible to apply. Factors such as your 1) GPA, 2) length and quality of your study abroad program and 3) financial need may be considerations for the scholarship selection process.
This scholarship application deadline is November 2, 2009 for Spring 2010 travel. Individual study abroad awards range from $500-$2,000.
It is never too early to start planning and preparing for your study abroad experience. Start now and make your plans! You can click here to get started.

CSP 2009 Summer Orientation

The Compact Scholars Program held a Compact Scholars Program Orientation on June 19, 2009. We had just over 100 students in attendance learning about what it means to be a Compact Scholar, receiving information on the Common Experience, the student learning lounge at the Division of Undergraduate Studies, the Compact Scholars University Seminar class and the Scholars for Success organization. Students were able to ask attending faculty in their majors, about classes, events and other opportunities in their departments. New friends and relationships were established.
We want to acknowledge the following students and thank them for taking time from their summer to volunteer and assist with this summer program:

• Jen Abundez – Scholars for Success, President
• Ellese Carmona - Scholars for Success, Community Outreach
• Isabel Cortes - Scholars for Success, Treasurer
• Paola Diaz - Scholars for Success, Secretary
• Reya Gredonia - Scholars for Success, Social Coordinator
• Karina Kangas – Chemistry major
• Brenda Lozano – Comparative Literature major
• Carlos Navarro - Scholars for Success, Academic Coordinator
• Eddie Santacruz - Comparative Literature major
• Eddie Vasquez - Comparative Literature major

Future Events

1. Scholars for Success Fundraiser – Wednesday, September 23, 2009 from 2:00-8:00pm at Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill on the SDSU campus.
2. Scholars for Success Meeting – Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 3:15 pm in the DUS Conference Room.
3. Scholars for Success Meeting/Academic Events with Dr. Martin (science/engineering) – Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 3:15 pm in the DUS Conference Room.
4. Annual CFS 7th Grade Campus Visit – Saturday, October 24, 2009.

Check out the new Study Abroad bulletin board
outside of AD 101.

10th Annual 7th Grade Campus Visit

On Saturday, October 24, 2009 San Diego State University will be hosting the annual 7th grade visit. This year marks the 10th anniversary of this event which is the first core activity of Compact for Success. This year’s visit will once again begin in the Viejas Arena (formerly Cox Arena) from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm where an anticipated 4,000 students and parents will be entertained by the Mariachis de Chula Vista and also the nationally acclaimed SDSU cheer and dance teams. To close the morning’s opening session, President Weber and SUHSD Superintendent Gandara will also sign the memorandum of understanding (MOU) which is the agreement for the Compact for Success collaboration. The MOU will extend the collaboration agreement to the year 2015.

The 7th grade campus visit will feature information tables where students and parents can find out about SDSU clubs and organizations as well information about the various colleges and programs at SDSU. In addition, there will be several workshops offered to campus visitors on subjects such as: Steps to College, The Compact Scholars SDSU Student Experience, College Can be Affordable, and many other workshop topics. Moreover, two new workshop themes have been incorporated into the visit focusing on careers and student leadership.

Compact for Success has been a vital part of the SUHSD. During the course of the last ten years, CFS has witnessed a significant increase in the number of students admitted to SDSU through the guaranteed admissions agreement. As President Weber states, “The Compact for Success is important because it reaches a greater number of students, and doesn’t target just one small group. It reaches thousands of students and enlists teachers, counselors, parents, who are crucial in supporting these students and making the goal of succeeding at the university part of the enduring fabric of their community.”

The Scholars for Success is a group designed to help students who are currently attending SDSU and have graduated from the Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD). We want to help develop active members in our SDSU community by providing academic support, social events, community outreach events, as well as fundraising events to help further the success of the SUHSD students on our campus.

Scholars for Success

Thanks to all that attended our first Scholars for Success Meeting!  We are looking forward to a fun and successful year.  The following is a list of officers for the 2009-2010 academic year:

• Jen Abundez, President
• OPEN POSITION, Vice President
• Genoveva Romero-Marquez, Secretary
• Isabel Cortes, Treasurer
• Carlos Navarro, Academic Coordinator
• Ellese Carmona, Community Outreach
• Reya Gredonia, Social Coordinator
• Heather LaPerle, Advisor

Please don’t hesitate to contact us at scholars4success@gmail.com should you have any questions about the organization and/or want to know how you can get involved.  And don’t forget to search for us on Facebook!  We look forward to seeing you soon at one of our upcoming events/meetings (check “future events” section of this newsletter)!

Fundraiser at Rubios!
Help raise funds for our organization…and satisfy your appetite at the same time!  On Wednesday, September 23, 2009 from 2:00-8:00pm, Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill (on the SDSU campus) will donate 20% of your transaction to Scholars for Success when you present them with a fundraising flyer.  Please help promote this fundraiser by telling your friends and/or family to eat Rubio’s on Wednesday!!!

Want to be an officer?