CARE: Overview

Florida State University and the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE) are committed to re-cruiting, retaining, and graduating students traditionally underrepresented in higher education, with particular focus on first-generation and students with limited income at FSU. CARE is a multifaceted department that provides preparation, orientation, and academic support programming for students who face unique challenges in college because of economic and educational circumstances. CARE is designed to help students who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education enroll, persist, and graduate from college by connecting them to the resources, tools, and network of support that will aid in their academic and personal development.

CARE programs and services are organized into three-unit portfolios – Student Access, Student Learning and Student Development. Student Access includes focuses on pathways to college, collaborations with K-12 partners, and assisting students with navigating finan-cial barriers to college. Programs and services within Student Access include the Summer Bridge Program, Upward Bound Programs, and Financial Wellness advising. Student Learning focuses on academic skill-building, peer learning, learning communities, and experiential learning opportunities. Programs and services within Student Leaning include FGEN Noles Living Leaning Community, Illuminate Schol-ars and Enrichment Program, QUEST Scholars Program, Student Networks, Transitional Colloquium/ Seminar Courses, and Tutoring. Student Development supports students in understanding and navigating academic expectations for degree completion and provides in-tentional, case management style support to influence student success. Student Development consists of Academic Advising, College Life Coaching, Student Persistence Planning, Student Support Services Program and Unconquered Scholars Program.

For more information on CARE's programs and services, please visit https://care.fsu.edu, or contact the Department at CARE@fsu.edu or (850) 644-9699.