Four-Tier Structure
In 2009, a pilot program was developed to support second-year Â鶹´«Ã½s. The success of this pilot became the catalyst for the expansion of services beyond the second year. As a four-tier program, the MLK Academy provides Â鶹´«Ã½s with a variety of support and services to assist and enhance their learning experiences and progression toward graduation. While all Â鶹´«Ã½s are assigned to work with a professional staff person and are coached by an upper-level Â鶹´«Ã½, each tier is designed to address developmental milestones associated with that phase of the Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s matriculation. Students in all four tiers have access to a 24/7 online tutoring service covering hundreds of subjects through the Mentoring for Success Program.
Through regularly-scheduled meetings with professional staff and academy peer leaders, Â鶹´«Ã½s are introduced to an environment that promotes strong academic achievement and leadership Â鶹´«Ã½ as well as encourages participation in events that advance diversity on and off campus.
Four-tier components
First Tier
- Academic course review and coaching
- Academic progress review
- Diversity and cultural programs
- Integration into campus life
Second Tier
- Beyond the classroom experience
- Career and internship exposure
- Leadership exposure
- Major declaration
- Study abroad exploration
Third Tier
- Academic and social integration
- Career exploration
- Graduate school exploration
- Internship and study abroad experience
Upper Tier
- Graduation preparation
- Audit application
- Graduate school application
- Entrance to profession
