ALLIES
What student population do we serve?
STEM majors, Hispanic, Latinx, low-income, and other underrepresented students
What does PALs stand for?
Peer Academic Leaders (PALs)
What main services does ALLIES offer?
Supplemental Instruction (SI), Tutoring, Mentoring, Workshops
What is STEM Academy?
free, three-week summer bridge program at Cal Lutheran to get you ready for pursuing a STEM degree at Cal Lutheran, or any four-year college.
What is the role of a tutor? & in what subjects?
work within STEM departments to offer one-on-one tutoring support to all students
- Chemistry, Biology, Exercise Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Math, Anatomy, Calculus
How are we funded?
Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Title III grant
Who are our PALs?
Peer Mentors, Peer Tutors, Student Workers, Supplemental Instruction Leaders
What does 'AMD' Workshops stand for?
Academic Mindset Development Workshop
What student demographic does STEM Academy serve?
Student who identify as Hispanic/Latinx or qualify for income-based financial aid.
What is the role of a Peer Mentor?
participate in faculty-sponsored research, live & work with our STEM Academy over the summer, and serve as Mentors to first-year & incoming transfer STEM Scholars throughout the academic year.
What is the difference between a STEM Scholar & STEM Explorer?
STEM Scholar: Student who participated in the STEM Academy and/or PAL, receives 'bonus services'
STEM Explorer: Any STEM Major student, access to services but limited
Who oversees which PALs?
Katia: SIs & Tutors
Melanie: Student Workers, Peer Mentors
What additional services do we offer?
Textbook Loaner Library, Free school supplies, free printing, Laptop Loaning, etc.
What does a regular day of STEM look like?
Class/Lab Time, Break, Supplemental Instruction, Professional Development,
Workshop Series, Peer Mentor Group Time, Tutoring
What is the role of a Supplemental Instruction Leaders?
work within historically difficult gateway STEM courses. They provide support & guidance for excelling in these difficult classes through high-impact practices, while planning their own sessions.
What does our program strive for?
improve the enrollment, retention, and graduation rates
When does the PAL Application process begin?
What summer benefits do we offer?
$4,000+ stipend for summer research, studying abroad, Absolute Internship
What are the Key Benefits of STEM Academy?
- 3 units of semester course credit
- Gain valuable research experience with STEM Faculty on campus
- Conduct & Present Research
- Professional Development
- Housing and Meals are covered
What is the role of a Student Worker?
They provide administrative support to our team, help students at the front desk, set up workshops, manage Social Media, manage ALLIES emails, look & share opportunities available for students, create marketing materials, etc.
What does ALLIES stand for?
Access, Learning, and Leadership Initiative to Elevate Students
When do PALs start their work cycle?
Beginning of Summer Break (June-ish)
Which students are eligible for summer funding?
STEM Scholars, students who participated in STEM Academy
Who can attend STEM Academy?
What services do the ALLIES Pro Staff offer?
Academic Advising, Career & Personal Advising, Mentorship, Resume/CV advising, Letters of Recommendations, anything...we are here to help you!