Eagles Soar I Department

Services We Offer

🎓 Academic Coaching

Transitioning to college can be challenging, but our experienced coaches are here to guide you. They’ll help you set goals, manage your time effectively, and develop strong study skills for a smoother college journey.

📚 Tutoring

Need help with coursework? Free peer tutoring is available weekly in subjects like Accounting, Business, English, Math, and more. Night tutoring is also offered to accommodate busy schedules. Visit the Soar Center upstairs in the multiplex to connect with a tutor and access academic support.

🎒 Supplemental Instruction (SI)

Struggling with challenging courses like Physics, Exercise Physiology, Perspectives of Biology, or Finite Mathematics? SI offers free weekly study sessions led by peer leaders who simplify tough concepts and share course-specific tips to help you succeed.

Want to learn more about available courses or how to become a paid SI Leader? Contact Cassie Green at cgreen@faulkner.edu for more information.

🧠 Mental Health Counseling

Your emotional well-being matters. Our confidential mental health counseling services provide support for personal, social, and mental health concerns. Take the first step toward wellness by scheduling an appointment today.

👥 Faulkner Mentors

Connect with peer mentors, faculty, staff, professionals, and alumni through our mentoring program, designed to foster social involvement and academic success. While focused on African American males, all students are welcomed and encouraged to attend events sponsored by Faulkner Mentors.

Interested in becoming a paid Faulkner Mentor? Contact Jonathan Givens at jgivens@faulkner.edu for more information.

🌍 First Generation Transition Coaching

Navigating college life as a first-generation student can come with unique challenges. Our coaching program offers:

• Cultural Transition Support: Guidance for adapting to university life.
• Community Building: Events to connect with peers and mentors.
• Resource Navigation: Help accessing financial literacy, career resources, and extracurricular opportunities.

🚀 Career Exploration

Discover your potential with career exploration services:

• Workshops: Explore career options through interactive sessions.
• Networking: Meet industry professionals and alumni.
• Company Visits: Participate in trips to learn firsthand about potential career paths and connect with professionals in your field of interest.
• Career Tools: Access resources for internships, job applications, and more.

🏢 The Soar Center
Located upstairs in the multiplex, the Soar Center is your hub for academic and personal success at Faulkner University.

What You’ll Find Here:

• A welcoming space to study and collaborate with peers.
• Access to tutoring, transition coaching, and Supplemental Instruction (SI).
• Workshops and events designed to support your academic and personal growth.
• Computers, free printing, and quiet study areas.
• Coffee and snacks to keep you energized.