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Center for Academic and Career Excellence (ACE)

ACE Signature Programs

Applications for ACE’s textbook loan program and grant program are available to ACE participants in the ACE Student Success by Design 2021 Canvas group. If you have been accepted into ACE and do not see the group in your Canvas account contact DeAnna Jakubek ([email protected]) so that you can be added.

Ways to Contact ACE and Schedule an Appointment

A member of the ACE office staff will be available by appointment Monday-Thursday for on-campus meetings. We will also be available virtually during normal business hours Monday – Friday using Zoom, Microsoft Teams and email. If you are not available to meet during normal business hours, we will make every effort to accommodate your request.

Schedule an Appointment through Microsoft Booking: Appointment Request - ACE Trio Student Support Services

 - Scheduling through Microsoft Bookings will automatically add the appointment to your PSU Outlook Calendar.

Request a Meeting through Microsoft Teams

- Click on Microsoft Teams
- Click on Calendar
- Click on New Meeting
- Enter Meeting Topic
- Invite Attendees – Enter the email address of the staff person you are requesting a meeting with.
- In Meeting Details Section – Enter questions you are looking to have answered.
- Click Save and the meeting request will be forwarded to ACE staff.
- You will receive a reminder email leading up to your appointment.

Virtual Office Information
Zoom Online Meeting Rooms

Erica Willis, ACE Director
Zoom Office Link: https://psu.zoom.us/j/2962192280
Email: [email protected]

Sarah Fresch, ACE Math Coach/Instructor
Zoom Office Link: https://psu.zoom.us/j/7036922851
Email: [email protected]

DeAnna Jakubek, ACE Administrative Assistant
Zoom Office Link: https://psu.zoom.us/j/5198510425
Email: [email protected]
 


 

The Center for Academic and Career Excellence (ACE) is a federally funded Trio Student Support Services Program. The ACE program is designed to support student success for those who are the first in their immediate family to attend college, are low-income, or have a disability. Our mission is to improve the academic performance of our students, increase student retention and graduation rate, and career options.

Students who meet the requirements to join ACE, will gain access to a network of resources that link their goals with services, guided support, and meaningful experiences that facilitate their academic and professional success.

Eligibility Requirements: To be selected for ACE, students must be a citizen of the United States or meet residency requirements and meet AT LEAST ONE of the following criteria:

  • Low-income
  • First-generation college student (neither parent/guardian has a Bachelor's degree)
  • Have a learning or physical disability

ACE services include: Academic advising, tutoring, ACE-only classes, access to a limited number of need-based grants, access to ACE academic success workshops, access to a textbook resource library, assistance with career planning, assistance applying for graduate school, assistance with completing your FAFSA, assistance completing internship research and scholarship research.

ACE Participation Requirements:

  • Actively participate in the Student Success by Design Canvas Group and other ACE-sponsored activities
  • Meet (in-person or virtually) with a member of the ACE staff to discuss your academic and professional goals at least once each semester
  • Join the ACE organization on EnGAge

Completed ACE applications will be reviewed and if students meet eligibility requirements, they will receive a welcome email and be added to an online "Student Success by Design" Canvas group. At that time, students will be able to access the ACE grant application, textbook loan application, and other ACE resources posted in the Canvas group.

 

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ACE Program Office
Lower Level, Kelly Library
412-675-9491
[email protected]

Erica Willis
Program Director
412-675-9453
[email protected]

Sarah Fresch
Math Academic Coach
412-675-9198
[email protected]

DeAnna Jakubek 
ACE Administrative Assistant 
412-675-9491
[email protected] 

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