Academic Achievers Program

The Academic Achievers Program is sponsored by the Center for Mexican American Studies and the Office of the President. It was established in the fall of 1994 and is designed to retain and propel more students to graduation. At the end of the 2003 Fall semester, 14 students graduated from the program. At the beginning of the Spring 2004 semester, the Academic Achievers Program had a total of 75 students enrolled. Services offered by the program include:

$2,500 annual scholarship
Mandatory individual academic tutoring
Skills workshops and leadership training
Career and internship opportunities
Priority registration

Application

Download the Academic Achievers Program application in Adobe Reader format.

Activities

Spring 2007

Student Sponsorship: The Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES)
32nd Annual International Symposium and Career Fair in Houston, Texas
Three Monthly Meetings
14th Annual Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
2007 Annual Student Leadership Retreat in Camp Allen, Navasota, TX
Reception in honor of Mr. Bob Perry by AAP graduating 2007 seniors
Mexican Women's Initiative 5th Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show
Houston Association of Hispanic Media Professionals Gala
Jones Partners Through Leadership Series sponsored by Merill Lynch, Rice University
Mr. Fred Cuellar, President of Diamond Cutters International guest speaker at our April monthly meeting
Merill Lynch Job Site Visit sponsored by the Merill Lynch Hispanic Professional Network
2007 Graduation Banquet at the U of H Hilton Hotel
Pasadena ISD GEAR UP Program Visit to campus
AAP Spring 2007 Community Service Project "Junior Achievement in a Day"
Reception in honor of Ms. Trinidad Mendenhall by AAP Students

Student Leadership Retreat: Unity Weekend

On February 16-18, 2007 the Academic Achievers Program sponsored a Leadership Retreat for 32 students at Camp Allen, Navasota. The purpose of the retreat was to provide students the opportunity to develop and enhance their leadership skills.

A list of workshops, speakers, and activities is listed below:

Welcome by Dr. Tatcho Mindiola, Director, CMAS
Overview of the Retreat and Icebreaker by Rebeca Treviño, Program Manager, CMAS
“Most Challenges We Face Can Be Found Within” seminar by Ms. Paula Mendoza, President Possible Missions
“The Real World” seminar by Merill Lynch Hispanic Professional Network, speakers: Jesus O Guerra, Mauricio Ramirez, Deanna Reitman, Rick Figueroa, Jo Ann Rodrigues, Linda Cornejo and Randy Garcia
“The Immigrant Rights Movement” Panelists: Ms. Maria Jimenez, Immigration Rights Activist, Michael Espinoza, CMAS Graduate Fellow and Lorenzo Cano, CMAS Associate Director, University of Houston