AGLS ASCEND
The AGLS Advanced Student Cohort for Empowerment, Networking, and Development (ASCEND) is an application-based community designed to provide undergraduate students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with intensive professional development. This is not your standard student organization! AGLS ASCEND is a college-supported program offering lectures, training, workshops, and group activities focused on skills such as Time Management, Public Speaking, Professionalism, Networking, Leadership, and more!
College Academic Success Program Requirements
Regents’ Scholarship recipients are required to participate in an Academic Success Program, which in the College of Agriculture and Sciences involves completing all of the following within their first two semesters at A&M:
- Mandatory attendance at our Fall 2024 Community-Building event on Tuesday, October 1st, at 5:30 pm. Detailed location information will be coming soon, but hold the date and time for this required event on campus.
- Participation in at least two events hosted by the COALS Student Success Team. You must attend at least one (1) event in Fall 2024 and at least one (1) event in Spring 2025.
- Students attend events and then complete online assignments in a Canvas Community site to receive credit. By next week you should see a community called “Regents’ Scholars in Ag & Life Sciences, 2024-25” on your Canvas home page.
- Attend one Check-In Appointment with the COALS Student Success Team.
- You will schedule an appointment with us and get to meet members of our team over snacks and good conversation. Sign-up link.
- Mandatory attendance at our Spring 2025 Community-building event. The date and location for this event will be announced this Fall!
General Regents’ Scholarship Information
Regents’ Scholarship recipients must also meet all University requirements established by Scholarships & Financial Aid, as well as the Routh First-Generation Center in the Office for Student Success.
Upcoming Student Success Programs and Events
Regents’ Study Time: December
- Date: Wednesday, December 4th
- Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m. (Come and go as you please!)
- Location: AGLS 125
- RSVP to Regents’ December Study Time
Past Student Success Programs
Fall 2023
- Kickoff and Dinner Event
- Virtual Wellness Panel
- Career Development and Professional Preparation
- Mat and Chair Yoga
Spring 2024
- Career Development and Professional Preparation
- Replay of Virtual Wellness Panel
- Study Abroad and International Experiences
- Advising Tips and Scheduling
- The Big Event with COALS Student Success
- Replay of Professional Preparation Workshop
- Financial Literacy
- Dancing with the Deans! Workout Session
Fall 2024
- Regents’ Study Time – September
- Fall 2024 Community-Building Event
- Advising Tips and Scheduling
- First-Gen Week Celebration
- Yoga + How to Handle Stress
Stay Connected
We, the Student Success Team at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, want to stay in touch with each and every student. If you have any questions, need support, or just want more information, feel free to reach out to us using the link below. We’re here for you!