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UPIKE's ACE (Academic and Cultural Enrichment) Program can help you by providing comprehensive student support from orientation to graduation. A federally-funded TRiO program, ACE's goal is to improve student academic performance and increase retention and graduation rates.

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ACE meets this goal by offering students a wide range of services, including:

Orientation
Academic and transitional skills coaching
Academic counseling and tutoring
Financial counseling and literacy
Peer mentoring
Study skills development
Exploration

FAFSA renewal assistance
Goal setting
Major and career exploration
Preparation

Career fair opportunities
Mock interviews
Occupational etiquette
Resume writing
Graduation

Graduate school visits/applications
Post-graduation career planning
Post-graduation financial planning
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Computer lab
Computer lounge
Free print/copy/fax/phone service
Grant aid
Jump-start transition program
Personal counseling and referral service

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Empowering students to thrive as doctors of optometry.

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We’re here to listen to you — and represent you. As an AOSA member, you’ll be connected to a wide reach of optometric students and professionals across the country. You’ll gain access to the AOSA and AOA publications, Foresight and Focus, receive the AOSA business cards, and automatically become a member of the AOA. Your future as a doctor of optometry starts here. Connect with your school’s Trustee and Trustee-Elect to determine the best way to join or renew

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To provide a careful, in-depth study of the Holy Bible to the students at the University of Pikeville. We offer an inclusive environment regardless of background or beliefs and want to foster a real sense of community amongst our members. Above all, we want to study the word of God and have fun while doing so!

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Our mission at Bear Roots is to offer education in the field of agriculture to those that have interest in the field. We believe that through agriculture we can bring communities together under a common goal of appreciating agriculture and all that goes into it, by bringing people together under the agricultural field we are able to teach communities how to be self-sufficient as well as how to become active members in their agricultural community.

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The mission of the Bio-Medical Science Honor Society (BMSHS) is to prepare undergraduate students for entry into select professional programs in the health sciences. These selected programs include undergraduate studies in medicine, veterinarian medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, and pharmacy. BMSHS aims to advance students' knowledge of careers in the health sciences through academic advisement, graduate school entrance exam preparation (e.g., MCAT, OAT, PCAT, DAT), workshops, and symposia. The BMSHS mentors/advisors at the University of Pikeville will guide students through the application process, assist with personal statements, recommendation letters, and preparation for interviews and provide opportunities to interact with recruiters from various professional schools.

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The mission and philosophy of the Black Student Union at UPIKE are to help students strive for academic excellence, promote positive images of African Americans, and help students become an integral part of a college community.

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The mission of this club is to play a variety of strategy board games and to develop different strategies to win the board games. This club is open to faculty, staff, and students.

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UPIKE BOOST provides a support system of peers by establishing a safe community allowing students to openly talk about their feelings towards missing home.

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Campus for Change is an organization that aims to provide educational resources and encourage change for our campus, our community, and our country. Our mission is to bring awareness to social issues and provide ways we as a group can make a change. This club plans to raise money for important causes, host events to get involvement, and dispense resource links to members who wish to involve themselves in positive change, no matter their political stance, during such a critical time. This club is a place to speak out in a comfortable, safe environment where members will respect and encourage each other. It is a judgment-free zone where arguing will not be tolerated. Though 2020 has been trying for many, our organization's mission is to become a source of hope for the students of the University of Pikeville.

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The Center for Academic Excellence is dedicated to ensuring the academic success of all University of Pikeville students.

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Grounded in the belief that every individual has infinite worth, the Center for Infinite Worth creates a supportive learning environment that empowers students to succeed through expanded educational opportunities, leadership development, and community engagement.

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The Center for Student Engagement (CSE) is designed to stimulate the exchange of ideas, activities, and opinions to develop a diverse society that can contribute to the overall health of the campus atmosphere. The CSE shall strive to further the success of our students' co-curricular opportunities that encourage growth in interpersonal, organizational, and leadership dimensions by facilitating education, entertainment, and collaboration with the community. Student Activities is constantly striving to build a community of students that are fully engaged on campus and in our community, so they may leave as diverse, constructive benefactors of society.

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To create a welcoming and passionate community for the University of Pikeville, where we strive to educate and provide the facilities, programs, and support of our community to take charge and understand the value of their health and fitness.

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- Access to a dedicated space designed specifically for just the UPIKE Community
- Programming opportunities, including Health and Wellness assessments, social activities, and personal training support
- Ability to participate in challenges and fitness journey geared to keep the community motivated

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"Clean Paws" is a new student group with the goal of driving sustainability initiatives on campus. We need students who are interested in helping to initiate a recycling program on campus, figure out ways for the campus to decrease waste, and help educate the campus community about the importance of sustainability.

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The UPIKE criminal justice club's mission is to promote awareness and education about the criminal justice system, its policies, and procedures. We aim to create a safe and open environment for individuals to discuss and debate important issues related to crime and punishment. Our goal is to foster a sense of community and empower individuals to take action to advocate for justice and fairness in our society. We strive to provide opportunities for members to learn from experts in the field and engage in meaningful service projects that make a positive impact on our local community. Together, we hope to make a difference and contribute to building a more just and equitable world.

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The UPIKE English Club's mission is to promote literacy on campus and in the general community. We will give students the opportunity to gain professional and personal writing experiences, opportunities in receiving assistance in their writing, and a space where they can discuss and study writings, readings, and other forms of media relevant to the club's purpose. We do these things through education, research, and unity.

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UPIKE bears give thanks by giving back because all can give. Led by the Office of Spiritual Life, M.O.V.E.S. exists to empower members of the UPIKE community to build relationships by coming alongside others while freely volunteering in the Central Appalachian region through compassionate actions with nonprofit organizations, persons of need, and providing support during times of disaster. We seek to cultivate a reflective practice of serving which supports a growing social conscience and fuels a lifestyle of giving. We believe that we belong to one another.

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"Giving thanks by giving back because all can give"

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To create a welcoming and passionate community for the University of Pikeville, where we strive to educate and provide the facilities, programs, and support of our community to take charge and understand the value of their health and fitness.

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- Access to a dedicated space designed specifically for just the UPIKE Community
- Programming opportunities, including Health and Wellness assessments, social activities, and personal training support
- Ability to participate in challenges and fitness journey geared to keep the community motivated