Acker Scholar Requirements

How Acker Scholars make a positive impact through service and leadership.

Leadership and holistic development are integral parts of being an Acker Scholar. Acker Scholars are expected to serve, positively impact and become leaders within the UB community. All Acker Scholars will participate in community service, workshops and experiential learning during their time at UB. Here are the requirements, broken down by academic year.

Please note: All Acker Scholars must update their Acker Scholars Requirements Link. 

By the end of your freshman year:

1)      Tutoring, Academic Coaching, and/or Professor/TA Office Hours:

a.       4 PER SEMESTER

b.      You have the choice to attend either Tutoring Sessions, Academic Coaching Sessions, and/or Professor/TA Office Hours

c.      To register for Tutoring or Academic Coaching Sessions, please access the following website: https://www.buffalo.edu/studentsuccess/tutoring.html

 

2)       Acker Social Justice Sessions and/or Diversity Advocate Sessions:

a.      2 PER SEMESTER

b.      You have the choice to attend either Acker Social Justice Sessions and/or Tough Topics conversations through the UB Intercultural & Diversity Center:

c.      Acker Social Justice Session notifications will be sent out via UB email

d.      To register for Tough Topics conversations, please access the following website: https://www.buffalo.edu/studentlife/who-we-are/departments/diversity.html#events

 

3)      Health Promotions Sessions:

a.      2 PER SEMESTER

b.      Please attend two programs or workshops held by the Health Promotions Office here at UB

c.      To register for Health Promotions programming, please access the following website: https://www.buffalo.edu/studentlife/who-we-are/departments/health-promotion/events-calendar.html

By the end of your sophomore year:

1)      Tutoring, Academic Coaching, and/or Professor/TA Office Hours:

a.       4 PER SEMESTER

b.      You have the choice to attend either Tutoring Sessions, Academic Coaching Sessions, and/or Professor/TA Office Hours

c.      To register for Tutoring or Academic Coaching Sessions, please access the following website: https://www.buffalo.edu/studentsuccess/tutoring.html

 

2)       Acker Social Justice Sessions and/or Diversity Advocate Sessions:

a.      2 PER SEMESTER

b.      You have the choice to attend either Acker Social Justice Sessions and/or Tough Topics conversations through the UB Intercultural & Diversity Center:

c.      Acker Social Justice Session notifications will be sent out via UB email

d.      To register for Tough Topics conversations, please access the following website: https://www.buffalo.edu/studentlife/who-we-are/departments/diversity.html#events

 

3)      Health Promotions Sessions:

a.      2 PER SEMESTER

b.      Please attend two programs or workshops held by the Health Promotions Office here at UB

c.      To register for Health Promotions programming, please access the following website: https://www.buffalo.edu/studentlife/who-we-are/departments/health-promotion/events-calendar.html

By the end of your junior year:

  • Complete two experiential learning activities:
    • Undergraduate research or creative activity. (e.g., McNair, ELN, CSTEP, LSAMP, REU).
    • Departmental independent study.
    • Shared Interest Housing leader.
    • Internship or practicum.
    • Study abroad.
    • Undergraduate supervised teaching (TA).
    • Graduate coursework, departmental Honors coursework, thesis or project.
    • Torch Leadership certificate program.
    • Diversity Advocate, Wellness Peer Educator or Tutor for ARC or academic departments.
    • Join the e-board of a Student Association club or organization.
    • Resident assistant.