Adapting for Success in Rapidly Changing Times

The Attract, Inspire, Mentor, and Support Students (AIMS²) program at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) supported by the U.S. Department of Education, HSI-STEM Division, is now completing a decade of success. Recognized as the 2019 Example of Excelencia in the baccalaureate program category, this collaborative multi-institutional program led by faculty and staff from CSUN and partner community colleges uses a cohort-based model and high impact practices such as peer-mentoring and student participation in research to improve retention, graduation, and student success.

Challenges from the global pandemic meant that the AIMS² program had to transition very quickly to virtual modalities. In this webinar, you will hear perspectives from a panel that includes program faculty and staff from CSUN and the College of the Canyons, and a peer mentor who is also a student in the cohort. Everything from teaching and learning online, to student support and tutoring, virtual open houses with tour of labs, and a vibrant 100% online "virtual" research program.

Webinar Panelists:

• Dr. S.K. Ramesh - AIMS² Director and Lead Principal Investigator, and Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering (CSUN)
• Dr. Tzong-Ying (Kay) Hao - AIMS² Faculty Mentor, and Professor of Civil Engineering & Construction Management (CSUN)
• Josefina Gudino - AIMS² Student Services Support Coordinator (CSUN)
• Ashley Kuhnley - AIMS² Peer Tutor & Mentor (CSUN)
• Amy A. Foote - Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement Program Director, College of the Canyons