A FLIGHT PLAN FOR GRADUATING ON TIMEÌý
Your academic journey at Ñý°®Ö±²¥ and The College of Social Work and Criminal Justice is ready to soar. It’s an exciting time of career exploration and self-discovery, culminating in the ultimate academic achievement: graduation. The Soar-in-4 Scholars program is a by-invitation-only program that celebrates high-achieving students.Ìý
Scholars who are accepted into the program commit to sustained academic excellence, graduating with their undergraduate degree in four years or less, and accessing hands-on support, incentives, and personalized attention from their advising and faculty mentors.
Overview of Soar-in-4 Scholar Benefits
Dedicated Student Success Team: Comprised of a Faculty Mentor, Academic Advisor, Career Counselor and Financial Aid Counselor. this team will work collaboratively to assist our student scholars with navigating their academic plan of study, career goals, and student account.Ìý
Advance Priority Course Registration Each Semester: Student scholars are able to register for each semester’s courses in advance of regular course registrations, increasing their chances of securing a set in courses that tend to fill quickly. Ìý
1:1 Faculty Mentorship Sessions: Student scholars have a dedicated faculty mentor who meets with them at least once per semester. These mentorship sessions play a crucial role in helping Soar-in-4 Scholars achieve their academic, professional development, career, and timely graduation goals.Ìý
Invitations to Special Events and Opportunities: Student scholars attend networking events with social work and criminal justice professionals, faculty and staff, and alumni to discuss internships, workforce trends, professional best practices, and career opportunities.Ìý
Research Experience Opportunities: Student scholars are encouraged to learn about research opportunities through independent study courses with faculty as well as opportunities available through the Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry, as well as other university organizations and affiliates.
Semester Career Counselor Meetings: Scholars connect with our college Career Center liaison to clarify their career goals, explore career options, and evaluate occupational settings. The Career Center liaison also teaches scholars how to create or polish their professional resume and cover letter, create a LinkedIn Profile, search for jobs, and internships, as well as provides guidance on applying to graduate school.
Student Ambassador Posts: Because Soar-in-4 Scholars represent the best and brightest of the college’s undergraduate students, they often receive invitations to serve as college ambassadors at various recruiting events, student orientations and fundraisers with high-profile community members.Ìý
Portfolio Items and Commencement Cord: Upon successful completion of the Soar-In-4 Program, scholars receive a certificate of achievement, letter from the Dean of the College and graduation cord.
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Meet Our Soar-in-4 Scholars
Fall 2020 Cohort – Anticipated Graduation Summer 2024
- Zachary Groover, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Jazmine Rendon, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice*
- Alyssa Rodriguez, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice*
- Brianna Thomas, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice*
*Graduating ahead of schedule in Spring 2024!
Fall 2021 Cohort – Anticipated Graduation Summer 2025
- Joel Acosta-Vasquez, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Victoria Armand, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Camille Cancia, Bachelor of Social Work
- Rickaylia Clarke, Bachelor of Social Work*
- Stacey De La Cruz, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Jelisia Demontegnac, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Samantha Francoeur, Bachelor of Social Work
- Ella Gray, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Jessica Gjoka, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Mitchell Kupriyanov, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Tatyana Lormeus, Bachelor of Social Work
*Graduating ahead of schedule in Spring 2024!
Fall 2022 Cohort – Anticipated Graduation Summer 2026
- Kennedy Chorney, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Alexa Reid, Bachelor of Social Work
- Shanel Robles, Bachelor of Social Work
- Mark Rudden, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Samantha Wolk, Bachelor of Social Work
Fall 2023 Cohort – Anticipated Graduation Summer 2026
- Jaylee Beltran, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Cassidy Chapman, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Zoey Cipollone, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Madison Coddington, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Autumn Morant, Bachelor of Social Work
- Krista Reich, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Mackenzie Mercier, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Gina Shalloway, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Avairia Smith-Kent, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Fall 2024 Cohort – Anticipated Graduation Summer 2027
- Domenico Abitino, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Sarah Abreu, Bachelor of Social Work
- Alexa Acosta, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Cora Anderson, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Annabella Aquino, Bachelor of Social Work
- Maria Bustamante, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Jonathan Carvello, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Jerek Collins, Bachelor of Social Work
- Robin Delva, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Marie Estep, Bachelor of Social Work
- Kevin Hernandez Chavez, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Mikylah James, Bachelor of Social Work
- Amanda Lia, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Dylan Porteus, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Xenobia (Leah) Richards, Bachelor of Social Work
- Peter Shaffer, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Abbie Taylor, Bachelor of Social Work
- Kimara Thomas, Bachelor of Social Work
- Joshuan Velez Rosado, Bachelor of Social Work
- Samantha Wolpert, Bachelor of Social Work
- Calvin Weier, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
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Soar-in-4 Mentors
Precious Skinner-Osei, PhD, MSW
Interim Director, BSW Coordinator & Assistant Professor
Sandler School of Social Work
pskinnerosei@fau.edu
(561) 297-3085
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777 Glades Road, SO 308D
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Sigal Rubin, MSCCJ
Senior Instructor, Associate Undergraduate Coord., and Field Experience Coordinator
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
rubins@fau.edu
(321) 754-8112
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777 Glades Road, SO 221
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Sandra Jakubow
Soar-in-4 Coordinator and Academic Advisor III
College of Social Work and Criminal Justice
sjakubow@fau.edu
(561) 297-2316
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777 Glades Road, SO 113
Boca Raton, FL 33431