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Assistance, Coaching, and Encouragement (ACE)

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The goal of ACE is to aid students in the development of essential and lifelong academic skills and study habits that will ultimately help them achieve academic success. This is done by pairing students with a Peer Mentor who provides accountability and support to clarify and meet the student's goals. Please contact the ARC front desk at (951) 827-3721 for more information.

You are encouraged to enroll in ACE if you are a UCR student with the following concerns:

  • Having difficulty transitioning from high school/community college to UCR
  • Don't have the GPA you should have
  • Don't understand faculty and/or course expectations
  • Need help with study skills development
Interested in working with an ACE Peer Mentor to achieve your academic goals this quarter?
Please fill out the ACE Student Assessment Form and follow the enrollment instructions below!

 

Are you a returning ACE student who would like to meet with your peer mentor (or a new one) again this quarter? Please fill out the Returning Student form here!

 

How to Enroll in ACE

Step 1: Complete an ACE Student Assessment form.  

Step 2: Sign up for an ACE Intake Session during Weeks 1-4. See the schedule below and follow the links in the last question of your Student Assessment form (see Step 1) to sign up. (Please complete Steps 1 and 2 in the order indicated.) 

  • Note that Accudemia will open for booking Week 2-4 ACE Intake Sessions and other appointments on Monday, September 29th, at 12pm. Week 1 may be booked through the link in your Assessment Form's last question. Please see the instructions below the flyeron how to make an Intake Session appointment.

Step 3: Attend the Intake Session you signed up for to learn more about the program, prepare to meet with your specially picked peer mentor, and book your first meeting! 

 

If you are unable to access the form above or have any questions, please contact susana.brower@ucr.edu or reach out to the ARC front desk at 951-827-3721 if you're having trouble logging into Accudemia to book your Intake Session or an appointment.

 

 

  1. On ACE’s web page (https://arc.ucr.edu/ace), click on the blue Accudemia logo on the left of your screen.
  2. Log on to Accudemia. (First time logging in? Use your SID as both the User ID and “@Rc(SID)” for your password—do not include the parentheses when you input your SID.) If you need help feel free to call the front desk at (951) 827-3721 or stop by Skye Hall, room 156.
  3. Click on "Schedule Appointment" at the top of the page.
  4. When asked to “Select Service,” choose “AI Peer Mentorship – In Person” or “AI Peer Mentorship – Remote” depending on your preferred mode/location. Reference the calendar below for dates and times that will work for you.
  5. Under “Select Course/Activity,” choose “AIP-ACE Intake Session” and then click on the date/time that works best for you. Click Confirm to book the appointment. You’re all set!
  6. Accudemia will email you an appointment confirmation and reminders.
  7. For remote/Zoom sessions, you will receive the link by email ahead of your appointment. You can join the session by logging into Accudemia and clicking the “Join Session” or “Join now” button.

Refer a Student

Fill out the information in this form to have one of our staff reach out to your students. You may also email program staff at susana.brower@ucr.edu to inquire about how students can enroll in the ACE program. If you are not able to access the form, please reach out to program staff. 

 ACE Referral Form

ACE Employment Opportunities

  Submit your application here   

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Academic Intervention Peer Mentors provide one-on-one peer academic support, helping students develop academic skills and effective study habits. The Academic Resource Center (ARC) seeks highly qualified, upper-division students with the following qualifications:

  • Peer Mentor Qualifications
    • Sophomore, junior or senior standing for the academic year
    • Minimum 3.0 quarter & cumulative GPA
    • UCR student for at least one year
      • Transfer applicants must have a minimum of two quarters of UCR course work prior to position starting. 
    • Responsible, reliable, and punctual
    • Strong interpersonal communication skills
    • Professional behavior/demeanor
    • Highly recommended to participate in the ARC Interpersonal Relationship Seminar.****Seminar occurs once a year usually in Winter quarter (currently postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions). **** 
  • Peer Mentor Responsibilities
    • Offer one-on-one peer mentoring sessions in the ARC (work hours are flexible)
    • Establish and maintain rapport with students to acquaint them with resources on campus 
    • Develop and maintain relationships with campus partners
  • Training

    In addition to a half-day ARC New Student Employee Orientation and Welcome (onboarding), all student employees participate in mandatory program training, which is typically held prior to the start of the fall term. Each of the ARC’s programs uses different approaches to learning. The unique aspect of these programs, therefore, requires specific trainings as well as in-service and professional development. 

    Peer Mentors participate training that is held prior to the start of Fall Quarter. The training focuses on the following topic areas:

    • The Eight Commandments and DECIDES Model of Peer Mentoring
    • Facilitating a peer mentor session
    • Working with a diverse student populations
    • Helping students develop more effective study skills habits
    • Preparing and facilitating workshops

    Peer Mentors work with veteran Peer Mentors to role play real-life mentoring scenarios. It is also highly recommended that interested applicants complete the ARC Interpersonal Relationship Seminar to stand out when applying to be a Peer Mentor.  The Interpersonal Seminar happens once a year (usually Winter Quarter) - currently postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

All financial aid recipients must be in compliance with UCR's Financial Aid Office Policy on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). As a condition of continued financial aid eligibility, Federal regulations require UCR to monitor students’ academic progress toward completion of a degree or program. Students are at risk of losing their financial aid if they do not meet satisfactory academic progress requirements, which are as follows:

  • Maintaining a minimum grade point average:
    • 2.00 for Undergraduate Students
    • 2.00 for Teaching Credential Students
    • 3.00 for 4th and 5th year Biomedical Sciences Students
    • 3.00 for Graduate Students
  • Completing a minimum number of units for credit each quarter to maintain SAP pace (units completed divided by units attempted).
  • Completing your degree objective within the maximum time.