ACT 101 Academic Support Program

Objectives

Act 101 is a comprehensive academic support program which provides assistance in developing academic and personal skills including individualized academic support, academic advising/coaching, tutoring, workshops, leadership, responsibility, accountability and camaraderie.

ACT 101 is sponsored through the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is designed to:

Help students explore their potential through a successful transition from high school through college.
Help students achieve good academic standing.
Provide personalized academic support as they earn their college degree(s).
Encourage students to discover the value of hard work and progress and become lifelong learners.

Act 101 Program Provides
- Living and learning community.
- Stress management workshops.
- Service projects.
- Gateway to rest of university.
- Extra support necessary for students who benefit from assistance with their academic courses.
- Improves student academic performance, retention and graduation rates.
- Assist students in developing responsibility, accountability and self-confidence.
- Information involving financial literacy to students.
- Academic coaching and advising.
- Provides a sense of belonging and positive connection to KU.