Importance of the First 6 Weeks
An indicators that suggest a student may struggle academically within the first 6 weeks
What are missing classes or assignments, lower than expected grades on early assessments, or lack of participation in class discussions?
The section of MyChatham that shows you what events are occurring on campus
What is myHappenings?
On this platform, you can participate in interactive class discussions, post responses to readings and course ideas, and submit your assignments and papers electronically
What is Brightspace?
These students serve as peer mentors, helping to create a welcoming, inclusive environment for dorm and apartment residents
What is RAs?
A safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space available to all registered students during the academic semesters at no charge that offers initial concise appointments, individual therapy, support groups, crisis appointments, and outreach programs for classes and groups
What is the Counseling Center?
One way colleges can support first-generation college students during the critical first 6 weeks
What is through targeted orientation programs, peer mentoring from upperclassmen who were also first-generation students, and access to resources like academic advising tailored to their needs?
This website is home to the Overview of Student Organization Resources
What is chathamstudentgovernment.com?
A specialized form of tutoring that is targeted at traditionally challenging courses, such as biology and chemistry.
What is Supplemental Instruction (SI)?
A counseling psychology graduate student who is paired with first-year students who works with them one-on-one to help support their transition to college
What is a Success Coach?
Provides services such as basic first aid intervention, illness and injury assessment, and starter doses of over-the-counter medication
What is Student Health Services?
One of the several high-impact practices that leads to higher levels of learning success
What is service learning, undergraduate research, internships, capstone courses and projects, collaborative assignments and projects, common intellectual experiences, and diversity/global learning?
The committee that student organizations request funds from
What is the Undergraduate Budget Committee?
The online student resource that is used to register for classes, update personal information, view Degree Progress Audit, and pay student bills
What is MyPortal?
The holiday that coincides with the Chatham Tradition of Mocktails
What is Halloween?
The library location where students have access to 3 Macs, and 31 PCs, and two Follow-Me printers at any point during the day
What is the 24-Hour Computer Lab?
What is academic difficulties, the inability of individuals to resolve their educational and occupational goals, and their failure to become or remain incorporated in the intellectual and social life of the institution?
The number of Honor Societies on Chatham's Campus
What is 8?
A Chatham tradition where students can take a break from studying for finals and let the faculty and staff serve them a late night breakfast
What is Moonlight Breakfast?
The online system for directing students (and those supporting them) to resources that can help manage mental and physical wellness, life stressors, academic challenges, and navigating college in general
What is Cougars Care?
The percentage of undergraduate students that do not complete their degree program, rounded to the nearest 10%
What is 30%?
Recognized Student Organizations are allowed to reserve and paint this centrally located object for the promotion of their event, meeting, organization, etc.
What is the Spirit Rock?
A consortium of colleges and universities in the Pittsburgh metro area. The organization exists to allow the schools and their students to take advantage of each other's resources and to facilitate sharing them
What is Pittsburgh Council on Higher Education?
The campus location where coffee house committee concerts, salsa classes, and other student organization events are held
What is the Rea Coffee House?
This office handles accommodations for a disability, peer tutoring, and writing assistance
What is the Office of Academic and Accessibility Resources?