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.
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
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