360 Program
What is the 360 Program?
The 360 Program offers one-on-one support for students’ academic transition, financial planning, social engagement and wellness during their time at the U of A. First-year students who are first-generation college students and/or Federal Pell Grant recipients and who have selected majors within the College of Arts and Sciences or the College of Education and Health Professions. The 360 Program supports a successful transition to campus life and continues to serve as a resource throughout students’ time at the University of Arkansas.
Participation in the 360 Program includes:
- placement in a specialized University Perspectives course (UNIV 1001),
- an assigned 360 Program faculty advisor who will teach program participants in a University Perspectives course and meet with them regularly throughout their first year to aid them in their college transition and who will continue to serve as a resource for their success throughout their time at the U of A,
- an assigned 360 Program peer mentor who will meet with them in one-on-one and small group settings throughout their first semester to provide them with support from the perspective of a fellow student,
- consideration for a scholarship intended to assist in covering the cost of their required textbooks.
Why is it called 360?
Just as the university approaches its student success efforts in a comprehensive approach, the 360 program helps participating students in all aspects of their college experience, including academic, social, financial and wellness support.
360 FAQs
How many students does program serve? 300 new students each fall
How do students enter program? By invitation only; students are identified and invited prior to New Student Orientation.
How is my 360 Instructor different from my academic advisor? The 360 Program provides support in collaboration with existing services on campus, including faculty, financial aid advisors, housing and more. While our 360 Instructors take on an coaching role, they serve as a supplement to your academic advisor who will guide you on course enrollment and degree completion.
How do students enter program? By invitation only; students are identified and invited prior to New Student Orientation.
Other Information to Know: Although the 360 Program does not accept new students through referrals, 360 instructors are a resource for all 360 students (including sophomores, juniors, and seniors). Please reach out if you think we can help support upper-level 360 students.
Program Contacts
Meet our Mentors
Emily Bourke
Emily Bourke
International Business & Italian major
Language Fluencies: Italian
360 Mentor since Fall 2023
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
I plan to start working as soon as I leave the University of Arkansas depending on the field that I like the most as I near the end of my time in Fayetteville.
What is your favorite campus resource?
Free Tutoring
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Go and visit something you’ve never seen before.
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
The people I will meet and the connections that I will make.
What's a fun fact about you?
I am English but I grew up in Italy.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
I can’t wait to meet you and help you navigate your way through your first year at the University of Arkansas.
Paul Cellitti
Paul Cellitti
Philosophy & History major
Pronouns: he/him
Language Fluencies: Spanish
360 Mentor since Fall 2023
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Law School
What is your favorite campus resource?
The David W. Mullins Library
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
1) Devil's Den 2) Walton Arts Centre 3) Farmer's Market
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
The camaraderie and ability to extend help/resources.
What's a fun fact about you?
I play Guitar.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
Visualize what it is you want to achieve, pace yourself, and trust in yourself. Be mindful.
Natalea Collie
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Agribusiness major with a concentration in Management and Marketing
360 Mentor since Fall 2023
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Still figuring it out! Starting my career is the goal.
What is your favorite campus resource?
I spent so much of my time my freshman year in Mullins. It was a great way to get out of my dorm and actually focus on studying for classes. 4th floor is my favorite, great for study groups.
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Devils Den! Sounds so basic but I really loved it.
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
The people. I loved my peer mentor and Julia Smith literally helped me so much my first year.
What's a fun fact about you?
I’m a first generation college student (8 hours from home!)
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
Take advantage of the resources available to you! Some of my professors helped me so much to get through my first semester.
Amaria Davis
Amaria Davis
Political Science and Criminology major with a minor in Legal Studies
Pronouns: she/her
360 Mentor since Fall 2023
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Attend Law School and become an attorney.
What is your favorite campus resource?
The Multicultural Center
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Definitely visit Downtown Fayetteville during Christmas season
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Many people find fulfillment in helping others succeed, and working at the SSC provides an opportunity to do just that. The chance to make a positive impact on someone's life is undoubtedly rewarding.
What's a fun fact about you?
I love watching crime shows, I’ve rewatched Criminal minds and Chicago PD probably 7 times.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
College is 100% what you make of it so embrace curiosity, pursue your passions, and never stop learning. It's important to be open-minded, to ask questions, and to seek guidance when needed. Remember that making mistakes is part of life, so don't be discouraged by setbacks. Instead, see them as opportunities for growth and always strive for improvement.
Daryn Davis
Daryn Davis
Human Development and Family Sciences: Child Life Specialist major
Pronouns: she/her
360 Mentor since Fall 2023
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Working in hospitals with children and their families advocating for their needs. Also, hopefully photographing an NFL team!
What is your favorite campus resource?
The Office of Student Activities! No matter how lost and alone you feel, you can always meet a friend (or a few) at one of their activities!
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Go with some friends for a concert at JJs live!
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
I'm excited to meet new people and develop strong friendships that encourage one another to be the best version of ourselves.
What's a fun fact about you?
I am a photographer for the Razorback Football Team!
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
You'll get as much out of this mentorship program that you put into it! I'm looking forward to helping each of you get settled into your new home on the hill and develop strong foundations for a successful time here.
Hannah Davis
Hannah Davis
Social Work major
Pronouns: she/her
360 Mentor since Fall 2023
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Start my career in social work.
What is your favorite campus resource?
Using my professor office hours
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
For sure a basketball game
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Being able to be as helpful as my mentor.
What's a fun fact about you?
I'm from Maine.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
Things are much simpler then you think and everything works out.
Chase (CJ) Freeman
Chase (CJ) Freeman
Criminology, French, & Sociology major
Pronouns: he/him/his
Language Fluencies: French
360 Mentor since Fall 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
I plan to continue my education in graduate school studying criminology.
What is your favorite campus resource?
The Pat Walker Health Center
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Going to the Dickson Street Book Store and browsing for old books, or books that are no longer in print.
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Creating more connections, and helping students.
What's a fun fact about you?
I grew up as a competitive figure skater
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
There are always resources to help you with your needs, and I feel so lucky to be one of them! Even if I cannot personally help, I will always be happy to help you find what/where you need.
Hayley Funk
Hayley Funk
Social Work major with a minor in English
Pronouns: she/her
Language Fluencies: Spanish
360 Mentor since Fall 2023
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
I hope to continue my education and work towards a masters in Social Work.
What is your favorite campus resource?
The library would have to be my favorite resource.
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Attend one of our football or basketball games!
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
I hope to help other students find there way through campus and classes... and hopefully enjoy their freshman year to its fullest.
What's a fun fact about you?
I am a first generation college student.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
Taking things day by day is key...your first year will be one to remember.
Victoria Haislop
Victoria Haislop
Nursing major
360 Mentor since Fall 2023
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Travel Nurse
What is your favorite campus resource?
Library
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Watch sunset at Mt. Sequoyah
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Meeting new people
What's a fun fact about you?
I am bilingual.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
So excited to meet everyone and be a friend to everyone. I am also excited to help everyone get into the groove of things and make their freshman year experience amazing.
Kyli Haydon
Kyli Haydon
Public Health (Pre-Med) major
Pronouns: she/her
360 Mentor since Fall 2023
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Medical School
What is your favorite campus resource?
My favorite campus resource is reserved rooms in Mullins library!
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Eat at all the fun places that are only here in Fayetteville!
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
I think my favorite thing will be working with others and guiding new freshmen in the best way possible to have a great start to college!
What's a fun fact about you?
I am a pescatarian!
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
Freshman year can be stressful, but with the right resources and the right mindset you can make it perfect! I am here to help with any and all questions or concerns you may have about freshman year and campus life!
Caleb Jones
Caleb Jones
Biology major
Pronouns: he/him
360 Mentor since Fall 2023
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Attend medical school to become a physician.
What is your favorite campus resource?
The 360 peer mentor program!
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
TOP GOLF, visit the public library, and find a peer mentor!
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Meeting people and collaborating with different coworkers.
What's a fun fact about you?
I like playing tennis and horseback riding.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
No matter where you are in life believe in yourself. Perseverance pays off.
Rameia King
Rameia King
Marketing major
Pronouns: she/her
360 Mentor since Fall 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Work with sales and advertisements
What is your favorite campus resource?
The student success center
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Go to at least one football and basketball game
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Getting to help other students strive for success
What's a fun fact about you?
I like to travel.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
I am looking forward to meeting you all and helping as much as possible.
Milo McCamant
Milo McCamant
Psychology major
Pronouns: she/her
360 Mentor since Fall 2023
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
I plan to work with a company that is focused on preserving our earth, and using my major in Psychology to help others understand about the importance of environmental care. I would like to obtain my masters in Environmental Science to further my career options, and ultimately plan to make the world a better place.
What is your favorite campus resource?
Definitely the 360 Program! Ms. Smith specifically was so helpful to me my freshman year, the adults are here to help you!
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Walk from campus down to the farmers market on Saturday morning, buy a loaf of bread and a coffee, and explore downtown Fayetteville!
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
I think my favorite thing about working with the SSC will be connecting with students around my age about their freshman experience. I hope to be someone that others can reach out and relate to!
What's a fun fact about you?
I love all things plants, and probably can bring any dead plant back to life.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
Fall in love with your career path. Don't pursue a field because someone else told you to, or to chase money. Money can't buy happiness, so surround yourself with good people and live a life with love.
Hayden Mcgee
Hayden Mcgee
Biology major with a minor in Medical Humanities
Pronouns: he/him
360 Mentor since Fall 2023
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Medical School
What is your favorite campus resource?
David W. Mullins Library
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Attend Razorback football games.
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Having a supportive work environment
What's a fun fact about you?
My favorite color is purple.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
Don't be afraid to try new things and take advantage of every opportunity presented to you.
Madalyn Menke
Madalyn Menke
Pre-Childhood Education with a STEM emphasis
Pronouns: she/her
360 Mentor since Fall 2023
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Get my Masters degree and teach upper elementary students.
What is your favorite campus resource?
The Writing Center
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
The used bookstore on Dickson OR literally any hiking trail
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
The people and being able to be a resource for others!
What's a fun fact about you?
I was a camp counselor for 12 weeks this summer!
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
I'm so excited to meet all of you and I can't wait to learn more about you guys!
Tyler Novak
Tyler Novak
Exercise Science major
Pronouns: he/him
360 Mentor since Fall 2020
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
To become a certified Exercise Physiologist and work with patients going through rehab.
What is your favorite campus resource?
I would say it's the library. It's a great place to study one your own or with a group.
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
I want to attend at least one game for every sport.
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
I love working with the new students and helping them adjust hardships and freedoms that come with being in college.
What's a fun fact about you?
I can solve a Rubik's cube in under a minute.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
I can't wait to finally meet y'all. I know that we'll have a great semester!
Riley Ringer
Riley Ringer
Pre-Nursing major
Pronouns: she/her
360 Mentor since Fall 2023
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Going to medical school to become a surgeon.
What is your favorite campus resource?
Tutoring
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Nautical Bowls on College!
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Connecting with people like myself!
What's a fun fact about you?
I have 13 nieces and nephews and one on the way!
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
I am always here to help you! Don’t hesitate to reach out to me wether it be about school or something completely unrelated! I’m here for you!
Bianca Robertson
Bianca Robertson
Elementary Education major
Pronouns: she/her
360 Mentor since Fall 2023
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Start teaching at my hometown elementary school.
What is your favorite campus resource?
Veterans Center
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Attend sporting events
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Building friendships
What's a fun fact about you?
I was a cheerleader for 9 years.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
Enjoy your college years because they are shorter than you think.
Jackie Schula
Jackie Schula
Communications major with minors in Legal Studies & Journalism
Pronouns: she/her
360 Mentor since Fall 2023
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
In post grad I hope to go to law school somewhere on the east coast.
What is your favorite campus resource?
CAPS & the Office of Career Connections
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Onyx Coffee, Fayetteville Funky Flea Market, Hammontree’s, Mt Sequoyah Overlook, Devils Den State Park, Crystal Bridges, Mamaka Bowls
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
I am excited to meet people and help new students work through their freshman year.
What's a fun fact about you?
I served Leonardo DiCaprio at the restaurant I work at in my hometown!
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
College is definitely a difficult but defining time in your life. It is okay to make mistakes or not have an exact plan 100% of the time. If you try your best, you will be fine. The U of A has a lot of offer so make the most of it!
Tenley Shaw
Tenley Shaw
Public Health major
Pronouns: she/her
360 Mentor since Fall 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Grad school to become an occupational therapist
What is your favorite campus resource?
Tutoring at student success center
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Visit Mount Sequoyah
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Getting to inspire and help others
What's a fun fact about you?
I'm left handed.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
Freshman year can be so stressful and intimidating! Everyone is going through the same thing and as long as you take each assignment and task one step at a time and stay organized everything will be okay!
Lexy Smith
Lexy Smith
Marketing major with a minor in Management
Pronouns: she/her
360 Mentor since Fall 2020
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
I hope to move back to the Dallas area after graduation and get a marketing job with a company.
What is your favorite campus resource?
The library
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Devil's Den, go see Beaver Lake
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
My favorite thing about working at the SSC are the connections and relationships I have built with my mentees over the years.
What's a fun fact about you?
I was born in California.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
I am really looking forward to this semester, and helping y'all with anything I can. I can't wait to meet y'all!!!
Colton Stover
Colton Stover
Criminology and Sociology major with a minor in Japanese
Pronouns: he/him
360 Mentor since Fall 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
After graduation I am hoping to attend law school and work in public defense.
What is your favorite campus resource?
My favorite resource on campus is the Tutoring center. It is a great resource to make sure that you understand the material in your course work.
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Explore the outdoors! Fayetteville has tons of awesome places to hike, hammock, cliff jump, swim, rock climb, or just take in nature.
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
I'm excited to get to know my mentees and develop connections with them. The peer mentor program was one of my favorite parts of my freshman year, and I'm excited to help pay that experience forward.
What's a fun fact about you?
I love to wakeboard and spend time at the lake. I also spent a summer working with a public defender doing death penalty defense.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
I'm really excited to meet you all. Freshman year can be challenging in ways you may not expect, and I am hope I can use my experience to help you all navigate some of the challenges you may encounter. I remember as a freshman stressing out over things that I wasn't aware that the campus had resources to help me with. I'm excited to use my knowledge and campus experience to help ease your transition into college.
Mateeia Thompson
Mateeia Thompson
Sociology major
Pronouns: she/her
Language Fluencies: Japanese
360 Mentor since Fall 2023
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
I plan on getting my master's degree in sociology.
What is your favorite campus resource?
My favorite campus resource is the Multicultural Center.
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Attend Springtime of Youth, and all the basketball games!
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
I anticipate my favorite thing will be seeing growth from the students.
What's a fun fact about you?
I've been playing piano for 12 years.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
Focus on the present and tackle one thing at a time.
Violet Tumlin
Violet Tumlin
Exercise Science major with a minor in Psychology
360 Mentor since Fall 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
I hope to attend Physical Therapy school and travel lots!
What is your favorite campus resource?
TUTORING!! It is never a bad idea to get extra help!
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Take togo dinner to Mt. Sequoyah for the sunset!
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Meeting new students and crafting new relationships!
What's a fun fact about you?
I love to read and watch movies, also huge coffeeshop fanatic.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
I can’t wait to meet you all! I had a great first year last year as a mentor and can’t wait to help you along your freshman year!
Brenda Vazquez
Brenda Vazquez
Journalism Multimedia Storytelling and Production major
Pronouns: she/her
Language Fluencies: Spanish
360 Mentor since Fall 2023
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Unsure
What is your favorite campus resource?
Writing Studio
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Go to a basketball game!
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Making new connections and making new experiences.
What's a fun fact about you?
I have a dog named Rocky.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
College can be very exciting but scary at the same time, but it is important to note you are not alone. Embracing this new stage in life is exciting and I'm excited to help guide and get to know you!