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TUCSON, ARIZONA JOURNAL STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVE LEARNING TECHNIQUES CENTER 2013-2014 EDITION

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Page 1: SALT Journal 2013

TUCSON ARIZONA

JOURNALSTRATEGIC ALTERNATIVE LEARNING TECHNIQUES CENTER

2013-2014 EDITION

ADMINISTRATION

Rudy Molina

Deb Evano

Mary Beth Foster

Hilary Cummins

Eric Fergason

ADMISSIONS

David Cillo

Max Jackson

Dennis Haymore

Lisa Marshall

STUDENT PROGRAMS amp SERVICES

Rhonda Burnett

Debra Puccio

Lupe Thompson

Adam Davi

Jennifer Hansen

Claudia Sandoval

Daniel Linden

Laura Kerry-Henkel

Grace Patterson

Sarah Sampe

Paul Bastedo

Rose Audretsch

Juan Godoy

Justin Archer

Caroline Ragano

Stephanie Dinner

EXTERNAL RELATIONS amp RESEARCH

Katie Stoll

Sharad Saxena

LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES

Laurel Grigg Mason

Stephen Ferris

Geoff Thames

Jessica Stansel

Samantha Becker

Matthew Hoolsema

PSYCHOLOGY

Dr Kenneth Marsh

Kacey Greening

2013-14 The University of Arizona Editor Hilary Cummins

Contributing Writers Rudy M Molina Jr Dr Nobutaka Matsumura

Hilary Cummins Adam Davi Mary Beth Foster Caroline Ragano

Jennifer Hansen and Laura Kerry-Henkel

Design and furniture on page 8 courtesy of Target Commercial Interiors

Renderings on page 7 courtesy of Gould Evans Architecture

This publication designed and produced by UA Student Affairs Marketing

for the SALT Center

Layout and Design by Dann Niegocki Photography by Murphy Raine

McGary Ben Montemayor Mariah Kay Day and FJ Gaylor Photography

Creative Direction by Misha Harrison Additional Editorial by David Miller

and Magan Alfred

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SALT CENTER TEAM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SALT Center Team 2

Table of Contents 3

Welcome from the Director 4

Principles amp Promise 5

Going Global 6

SALT Center Tomorrow 7

E-Scape 8

College Yoursquove Got This 10

Perseverance 12

Scholarship 14

In Appreciation 15

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MAXIMIZING SUCCESS FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING AND ATTENTION CHALLENGES

It brings me great pleasure to introduce myself as director of

the SALT Center I would like to thank our students families

professionals and friends for their support and dedication

to our Mission

While our team is extremely proud of our past we are looking

forward to the future This year we are excited to partner with you

to grow our international presence We recently had the privilege

of being recognized as the international model for comprehensive

academic support for students with learning and attention

challenges we are pleased and humbled by this distinction

Our future success depends on a few key factors commitment to

our core principles ongoing support from friends of the program

and diligent effort by

our staff

As we continue to lead I

am confident the SALT

Center will be well-

positioned to support a diverse generation of students with a

complex range of strengths needs and challenges all of whom

have the desire and aptitude to earn a college degree

Our goal for each student is that they would

1 Achieve their highest academic standard of excellence

2 Socially represent themselves in the best light possible

3 Fully engage in the UA and SALT Center communities

WELCOMEFROM THE DIRECTOR

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BY RUDY M MOLINA JR

OUR MISSION

The SALT Center inspires students with learning and

attention challenges to succeed in higher education

Through the provision of comprehensive academic support

services the SALT Center encourages student engagement

self-awareness and growth

Want to learn how you can get involved

See the article on Page 7 that outlines our

SALT Center Tomorrow campaign

OUR FUTURE IS AMBITIOUShellip

OUR MISSION REMAINS CONSTANTDr Dianne Quinn Former Director of the SALT Center

ldquo ldquo

To help students accomplish these goals the SALT Center

team will abide by the guiding principles that have made

our program the global standard-bearer I hope you find this

publication enlightening and that it provides you with a greater

understanding of how we put our philosophy into practice

Join us as we strive to reach new heights in support of

students who learn differently we invite you to be a part of

our bright future

Warmest regards

Rudy M Molina Jr

Certified Learning Center Professional - Level 3

Director

Rudy M Molina Jr SALT Center Director

WELCOMEFROM THE DIRECTOR

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PRINCIPLES amp PROMISEThe principles that guide our promise to you

Taking a cue from Jim Collinsrsquo bestseller Good to Great the

SALT Center staff came together and identified 11 principles

that guide our practice We then articulated a promise for each

principle stating our commitment to the students we serve We

promise to use the following principles to guide our programs

our services and our interactions as we strive to support every

student at the SALT Center

PRINCIPLE 1 Every individual lies on a spectrum of neurological

diversity physical ability and human experience which

grows and changes over time

We will meet you wherever you are on that spectrum and

use your current skills and self-awareness to help you

develop as a learner

PRINCIPLE 2 Individuals become great by choice not by chance

We can assist you in becoming great when you are ready

to be great

PRINCIPLE 3 All individuals can learn when given

the opportunity

We cheer for you when you succeed and prompt you when

it is time to self-regulate

PRINCIPLE 4 Individuals have the potential to grow in ways they

never thought possible and to exceed their own expectations

We challenge you to aspire to the highest possible level

of achievement

PRINCIPLE 5 Each individual has a valuable and unique life-story

We understand the importance of taking the time to listen

to and respect your story

PRINCIPLE 6 Learning is the

act or process of acquiring

new knowledge or skills

We guide you as you discover new ideas integrate new

concepts and practice new routines in order to learn

new things

PRINCIPLE 7 The learning process is an interactive partnership

that is driven by the individual

We partner with you to accomplish your goals

PRINCIPLE 8 Facilitating solutions is a critical part of the

learning process

We explore solutions with you as you confront challenges

PRINCIPLE 9 Encouragement inspires people to achieve

their potential

We will always encourage you

PRINCIPLE 10 Learning is impacted by onersquos level of

engagement by their environment and by their community

We strive to create an optimal learning environment that

fosters engagement and a sense of community

PRINCIPLE 11 Each individual is responsible for their own

thoughts and behaviors

We help you hold yourself accountable for your behaviors

responses and expectations

To see our Principles amp

Promise in action look for

numbered lsquoPrinciple Tagsrsquo

throughout this edition of

the SALT Journal

PRIN

CIPL

ES

Existing Condition - Level 1 Proposal - Level 1

Expanded writers labfrom 4 workstationsto 9 workstations

New reception desk

New glazed entry

New restrooms

Variety of soft seating in SocialWelcome Area

Operable glazing to expand for events

New open exablemath science lab

Relocated expandedgroup room from second oor

Catering staging area

Relocated desks

New soft seating areas

02 First Floor Options [expanded lab spaces]

the world and it is these characteristics

that should be reproduced if others are to

achieve similar success

1 Supporting Students without

Diagnosis ndash Because support is tailored

to meet the needs of each student

diagnosis should not be conditional

Moreover because the program is

fee-based students without diagnoses

who appeal for support should be

granted access

2 Training Staff on Cognitive Individuality ndash I refer to the various

cognitive traits possessed by each person as ldquocognitive individualityrdquo

Based on the concept of Multiple Intelligences cognitive individuality

creates a profile of a personrsquos strengths and challenges It is important

to grow the expertise of the staff and tutors by refining the methods of

their training in the concept of cognitive individuality

3 Facilitating the Transition from High School to College ndash

Partnerships between high schools and universities ensure the

smooth transition to college for students with learning challenges

Universities need to inform high school students and their families of

the various support structures that they offer Similarly high schools

should support strategic learning that maximizes each studentrsquos

strengths encouraging the pursuit of a college degree for all students

with learning challenges

4 Offering Fee-Based Academic Support Services ndash The

fee-based model is important because it is self-sustaining It affords

the organization the flexibility it needs to stay relevant effective

and innovative because it is not reliant on federal funds controlled

by the university

5 Creating an Active Development Agenda ndash Due to the nature

of the fee-based model it is important to establish a well-endowed

scholarship fund for students who cannot afford support services

Access to higher education is a global imperative particularly for

those with learning challenges

It is clear that the SALT Center has successfully accumulated strong

pioneer know-how in the effective support of students with learning

challenges At Kansai University I will work to implement academic

support services for students with learning and attention challenges

I plan to spread the word about this remarkable program and to

collaborate with researchers at several institutions to investigate

the application of its practices in Japan and across the globe

GOING GLOBALSALT Center Recognized as the International Model

PAGE 6 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

BY DR NOBUTAKA MATSUMURA

OUR VISION The SALT Center

aspires to be the leading

international model

of success in higher

education for students

with learning and

attention challenges

Nobutaka Matsumura PhD is a professor of psychology at Kansai

University in Osaka Japan as well as an adjunct professor at the

Open University of Japan His research interests include the individual

needs of gifted learners He recently wrote an article about the SALT

Center in a bulletin for Kansai University entitled ldquoAcademic support for

students with developmental disabilities The SALT Centerrsquos services at

the University of Arizonardquo In this publication he highlights what can be

learned from the SALT Center regarding the support of students with

learning challenges at universities in Japan and around the world The

following is a synopsis of that article

In 2007 Japanese law governing education underwent a revision

Learning challenges such as Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit

Hyperactive Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder were formally

recognized as disabilities that require academic intervention However

while the concept of reasonable accommodations for students

with learning challenges is now supported by Japanese law the

implementation of these accommodations is not legally mandated

leaving students with no legal recourse if they do not receive the

support that they need

This lack of enforcement presents a problem for students as they

transition to college According to a 2012 national survey 65 of the

mainstream student population in Japanese elementary and middle

schools are struggling with learning challenges but only 260 of the

1200 colleges and universities in Japan have a support system in

place for students who learn differently Currently there are 1300

students with learning challenges receiving

academic support at Japanese universities

and that number is increasing every year

Additionally approximately 2700 students

without diagnoses receive some kind of

academic intervention Clearly support

for students with learning and attention

challenges at the college level is a necessity

and my research has lead me to the

following conclusion

I believe that the SALT Center is the international model for

comprehensive academic support for students with learning differences

The following practices set the SALT Center apart from other

post-secondary support centers on college campuses throughout

Dr Nobutaka Matsumura

10 Sectional Lightwell Studies

Existing Condition - Level 1 Proposal - Level 1

Expanded writers labfrom 4 workstationsto 9 workstations

New reception desk

New glazed entry

New restrooms

Variety of soft seating in SocialWelcome Area

Operable glazing to expand for events

New open exablemath science lab

Relocated expandedgroup room from second oor

Catering staging area

Relocated desks

New soft seating areas

02 First Floor Options [expanded lab spaces]

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In the United States students with learning and attention differences

are enrolling in college at a higher rate every year Sadly as many

as two-thirds of these students will not make it to graduation Those

who do usually have to transfer from school to school trying to find

the best fit for academic support

Fortunately this grim statistic does not hold water at the University of

Arizona - two out of three students who utilize SALT Center services

graduate from the University of Arizona and they do it without having

to transfer to another institution The SALT Center model drastically

reduces the drop-out rate for college students who struggle with

learning and attention challenges Long hailed as a national model

the SALT Center was recently recognized at the international level

cited as the leading program

for comprehensive academic

support for students with

learning differences in

the world

The SALT Centerrsquos vision is

simple yet ambitious ndash to help

students with learning and

attention challenges find their

place and their purpose The

journey of self-realization is a

daunting process for anyone but for students who learn differently

it often feels impossible Fortunately when it comes to helping

students match their major with their passion and preparing them

for post-collegiate success the SALT Center team is second to none

We are ambitious because we know the value of excellence and we

refuse to pay the price of complacency We are ready to continue

to make an impact but we cannot do it alone You can make a

difference with your support more students can find their place and

their purpose

It is therefore with great enthusiasm that we invite you to participate

in SALT Center Tomorrow a five-year $21 million campaign that will

build the future of the SALT Center We seek your support to ensure

that our recent accomplishments are not remembered simply as a

bright moment in our history but rather as the foundation for a SALT

Center with permanency of breadth and strength ndash a SALT Center

with the capacity to contribute by means of its scholarship and its

graduates not just to the nation but to the world

SALT CENTER TOMORROW

BY RUDY M MOLINA JR AND HILARY CUMMINS

JOIN THE DIRECTORrsquoS CIRCLEThe Directorrsquos Circle is a leadership group dedicated to

enhancing the mission and values of the department by providing

an annual consistent source of unrestricted funding to the

SALT Center Members include friends of our program parents of

current and former students professionals business

leaders and alumni To join please visit our website at

saltarizonaedualumni-donorsdirectors-circle

or contact Rudy Molina at rudymemailarizonaedu

SALT CENTER TOMORROW GOALS

The Gift of Innovation Growing Global Programs and Services The SALT Center General Fund Goal $7 Million

The Gift of Access Increasing Scholarship Funds for Students in Need The Eleanor Harner Scholarship Fund Goal $7 Million

The Gift of Space Creating an Optimal Learning Environment The SALT Center General Fund Goal $7 Million

Learning is impacted by

onersquos level of engagement

by their environment and

by their community

We strive to create

an optimal learning

environment that fosters

engagement and a sense

of communityPRIN

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CURRENTLY RAISED $21 MILLION OUT OF $21 MILLION

Join Our Capital Campaign to Build the Future of the SALT Center

Rendering of proposed expansion to the Patricia A Bartlett Building

home of the SALT Center by Gould Evans Architecture

E-SCAPE A New Twist on Technology in the CRL

BY ADAM DAVI AND MARY BETH FOSTER

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Our new workstations will include large open

spaces where students can use their own

technology collaboratively or independently

At the University of Arizona access to technology has never been

easier The SALT Center is continuously exploring new ways to

make use of technologies that may benefit students with learning

and attention challenges and you can find those technologies in

our Computer Resource Lab (CRL)

Based on the recommendation of TILT (Technology Integration

for Learning Task Force) a SALT Center committee dedicated to

evaluating educational technology and making recommendations

for optimizing its use we are excited to announce some big

changes in both the staffing and the layout of the CRL Key

contributors to TILT included staff members Mary Beth Foster

Adam Davi Joy Jerauld and Krisanne Ryther graduate assistant

Dorothy Hayden and students Evan Greer and Mimi Shocksnider

First and foremost we created a position dedicated to keeping the

SALT Center on the cutting edge of new technology Mary Beth

Foster is our first Educational Technology Coordinator and she

has assembled a team of student Technology Consultants to help

the CRL run more efficiently

As a former Learning Specialist Mary Beth is an excellent

resource for students SALT staff and faculty for innovations in

learning support and engagement

Her Technology Consultants include William Endicott Evan Greer

and Jeremy Jalnos Together they work to explore new initiatives

and provide support to students with assistive technology

software course tools and learning and organizational apps

As seniors at the UA who utilize SALT center services the

Technology Consultants have many strategies and tips to offer

students as well as a wealth of experience with programs

like Dragon Naturally Speaking and Kurzweil Consultants are

available in our 18-station computer lab for drop-in assistance

or individual appointments and they will also present workshop

demonstrations and pioneer the development of emerging

technology projects

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGYStudents who utilize SALT Center services have

access not only to tried-and-true assistive technology

hardware and software (such as Dragon Kurzweil

and Inspiration) they also get to experience emerging

technologies like tablets and mobile apps Our Computer

Resource Lab (CRL) houses the most cutting-edge

assistive technology available in order to enhance the

learning experience for our students

Computer Resource Lab

These new faces arenrsquot the only changes coming to

the CRL - because more and more students enter

college equipped with laptops and tablets we are

giving our Computer Resource Lab a makeover by

adding an E-scape Lounge which will serve as a study

area and ldquolearning sandboxrdquo The Lounge will soon be

furnished with comfortable seating and workstations

to accommodate students who bring their own

technology It will feature tablet seating moveable

furniture and a portable partition for those who want

to set their study

space apart from

distractions

Some other

exciting new

features of the

CRL will be

the addition of

iPads as well as

Windows 8 and

Android tablets

We want to give students an opportunity to discover

and explore educational apps with our Technology

Consultants across multiple platforms We are also

planning to install extended desktop stations which

will allow students to connect their laptops to large

monitors for group collaboration

Future improvements of the SALT Center will ensure

that our students have the most current and effective

tools for learning We are exploring other additions

such as Mediascape collaborative workstations

interactive white-boards table-top touch screens and

large LED displays We look forward to expanding the

use of educational technology in both the physical and

virtual landscape of the SALT Center

GOING GREEN SALT Center ONLINE APPLICATION

The SALT Center online application is now linked to the

University of Arizona online undergraduate application

Applying has never been easier simply complete the form

upload documentation of your learning challenge and

pay by credit card

Facilitating solutions

is a critical part of the

learning process

We explore solutions

with you as you confront

challenges

PRIN

CIPL

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Mary Beth Foster Coordinator for Educational Technology

Evan Greer Technology Consultant

Jeremy Jalnos Technology Consultant

William Endicott Technology Consultant

The SALT Center helps hundreds of UA students overcome their

learning and attention difficulties in order to become successful

college graduates In recent years the quality of student

preparedness for college has become a growing concern around

the country To help alleviate this problem the SALT Center

launched a pre-college summer program for high

school students and graduates to help prepare them for

college the SALT way

Months of planning marketing and curriculum development

gave way to the inaugural session of the SALT Center

Pre-College Summer Program It was hosted at San Diego State

University ndash students and faculty stayed in residence

COLLEGE YOUrsquoVE GOT THIS SALT Center Launches Pre-College Summer Program

BY CAROLINE RAGANO

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halls utilized SDSU facilities for classes during the week and

explored San Diego on the weekends The class of 29 students

ranged from 16-19 years old and came from a variety of regions

across the United States

The Summer Program gave students a taste of college life in

a controlled environment To accomplish this faculty chose to

implement a balance of learning skill-building and fun in their

curriculum designs Students also had time to set and reflect on

their goals and discover their unique motivations for learning

In order to mimic the college experience students took a

full course load throughout the week and participated in

extra-curricular clubs such as guitar sports and digital

photography Faculty and students connected outside of the

classroom during tutoring sessions and meetings with their

Learning Specialists just as they would at the SALT Center at the

University of Arizona The Learning Specialists helped students

with organizational and study skills time management and other

ldquoDuring the Summer Program I learned the important skill of

balancing a super-busy college schedule so that I can get my work

done and still have time to go out and have fun This program has

really given me an edge over students who didnrsquot attend because I

understand how to balance my time and I got a taste of dorm liferdquo

ndash David Summer Program Participant

ldquoWhen need arises we step forward and fill the void that

some did not even know existedrdquo

ndash Dr Eleanor Harner Founder of the SALT Center

Go Out on the Town

Make New Friends

Individuals have the potential to grow

in ways they never thought possible

and to exceed their own expectations

We challenge you to aspire to the

highest possible level of achievement

PRIN

CIPL

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To apply for Summer Program 2014 visit our website at saltarizonaedupre-college

The application will be posted this fall

saltarizonaedu PAGE 11

executive functions that are important in college Tutoring gave

students the extra help they needed to succeed academically

Students learned a lot about themselves but the Summer

Program presented a learning curve for their families as well

For many this was the first time that their student had traveled

alone or stayed away from home for an extended period of

time Moreover it was the first time their student would have

to advocate for themselves without a family member present

Despite these challenges families told us that they were so

grateful for the Summer Program because it helped them

learn how to better support their students as they transition

into college

ldquoThe Summer Program has taught me so much about myself

and that I can do things that I thought I couldnrsquotrdquo

ndash Rena Summer Program Participant

ldquoI learned that shersquos eager for more social interaction with peers

specifically with peers who have something in common with her

I learned that she may need to be reminded that she will have

resources available in college that she can utilize and I learned to

think more carefully about what to look for in a universityrdquo

ndash Parent of Summer Program Participant

ldquoThe Summer Program was a great way to experience

what college is like before attendinghellip I hope that SALT

continues this program in the futurerdquo

ndash Peter Summer Program Participant

NEED A COACH ADHDLife Coaching is a partnership that

increases self-awareness and encourages goal-directed

behaviors for students with learning challenges in order to

maximize their personal potential The SALT Center offers

stand-alone coaching services for pre-college and college

students throughout the world For more information

please contact Rudy Molina at rudymemailarizonaedu

Hang with your RA

Participate in Extra-Curricular Clubs

Take College-Level Courses

With the success of our first SALT Center Pre-College Summer

Program we look forward to making it a permanent fixture of

our services and support

PAGE 12 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONAreg

BY JENNIFER HANSEN

Perseverance is defined as steadfastness in achieving success

despite difficulty or delay At the SALT Center this trait can be

found in our students who work hard to achieve success in

their studies as well as in our dedicated tutoring staff who

strive to help students reach their academic potential

Perhaps no one better exemplifies this trait than Alexander

Offord a SALT Center tutor and UA graduate

Alexander began his career at the University of Arizona as an

Electrical Engineering major but soon realized that it wasnrsquot for

him Unfortunately as his priorities moved farther away from

his studies his grades suffered and he eventually dropped

out of school

The next nine years proved difficult Alexander bounced

between odd jobs such as the graveyard shift in a print shop

warehouse work and even a cigar shop His life was rarely

stable and for a brief

period he was homeless

ldquoMy belongings were in

a storage shed I had

nowhere to liverdquo he recalls

Through perseverance and

determination Alexander

overcame these hardships

and ultimately returned to

the University of Arizona

to continue his academic journey This time Alexander chose

an area of study for which he had passion As a child he read

The Hitchhikerrsquos Guide to the Galaxy which piqued his interest in

philosophy but it was a general philosophy course that really

PERSEVERANCE

pushed him toward a Philosophy major He added sociology

as a second major to round out his interest in social and

behavioral sciences ldquoSocial theory draws a great deal from

philosophical theoryrdquo he says

Alexanderrsquos passion was met with immense success He

had the opportunity to work as a preceptor in the philosophy

department and while there discovered his talent for helping

others When a position for a Philosophy Tutor at the SALT

Center became available both an instructor and a teaching

assistant recommended that Alexander apply He got the

position and quickly progressed through each level of tutor

certification He is now a Master Tutor and a Tutor Lead for the

Writerrsquos Lab

His dedication to each student is truly remarkable Alexander

knows the importance of building relationships with students

and always underscores the value of asking questions ldquoThe

easiest most straight forward approach to any problem

is ndash just ask Donrsquot be afraid to ask questionsrdquo Alexander is

a great resource ndash students know they can go to him for a

confidence boost or a little push when they need it It is often

this relationship that helps students gain the motivation they

need to persevere

Alexander graduated in May of 2013 with Bachelor of Science

Degrees in both Philosophy and Sociology He is the recipient of

the Kathryn Anne Governal Perseverance Award conferred by

the UA Philosophy Department in recognition of distinguished

achievement by a student in overcoming personal economic or

physical obstacles in completing a degree at the UA We are so

proud that Alexander is a part of our SALT Center team and we

wish him the best of luck in all of his future endeavors

Individuals become great

by choice not by chance

We can assist you in

becoming great when you

are ready to be great

PRIN

CIPL

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Alexander Offord SALT Center Tutor

485 students

8459hours

Subject Specific Tutoring

527total students 12468total hours

148 students

139 students

1395hours 534hours

Drop-in By Appointment

Math amp Science Lab

215 students

167 students

1221hours

659hours

Drop-in By Appointment

Writerrsquos Lab

By Appointment

saltarizonaedu PAGE 13

Tutoring is a staple of SALT Center support Our 95 tutors many of whom are UA students specialize in a variety of subjects and are required to meet rigorous training standards Last year our tutoring team served approximately 527 students who utilized over 12468 hours of SALT Center Tutoring

TUTOR CERTIFICATIONRegular Tutor 15 hours of training

+ 25 hours of tutoring

Advanced Tutor 9 additional hours training

+ 75 additional hours of tutoring

Master Tutor 265 additional hours training

+ 175 additional hours of tutoring

In addition to serving students Master Tutors facilitate

tutor trainings for their peers The SALT Center currently

has 5 Master Tutors

Students can make appointments for one-on-one

tutoring sessions if they need help in a particular course

Students can utilize the Writerrsquos Lab or

the Math amp Science Lab for broader help

in these subject areas by dropping in or

scheduling an appointment

On behalf of the SALT Center Staff and the students we serve we would like to thank our talented and professional tutoring team for their hard work and dedication

SCHOLARSHIP How Generous Giving Promotes Student Success

PAGE 14 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

Catherine Caitlin and Bryce received SALT Center

scholarships to help pay for their fees I sat down with them to

learn more about how utilizing SALT Center services made a

difference for them during their first year of college

BY LAURA KERRY-HENKEL

Catherine Laura Bryce and CaitlinSTUDENT PROFILESCatherine ButlerHometown Tempe AZMajor Pre-Family StudiesCumulative freshman GPA 3143Campus Activities Delta Delta Delta Secretary SALT Ambassador

Caitlin PetitiHometown Millbrae CAMajor Pre-EducationCumulative freshman GPA 3743Campus Activities Future Teachers Club

Bryce SchulerHometown Prescott AZMajor Pre-BusinessCumulative freshman GPA 40Campus Activities Enactus enactusorgwho-we-areour-story

The SALT Center offers a range of need-based

scholarship awards to help compensate for the fees

associated with participating in the program Over

50 students receive scholarship funds every year

To learn more about the scholarships we offer or to

contribute to the Eleanor Harner Scholarship Fund

please visit our website saltarizonaedu

How did the SALT Center support you during your first year

of college

CATHERINE After I had finished my math credits I assumed I would

no longer need SALT Center tutoring However I quickly learned I

could benefit from tutoring in other classes such as Psychology

English and even Oceanography Without tutoring I believe that I

would not be enjoying the success that I achieved my freshman year

CAITLIN The SALT Center was my home away from home I used

tutoring and the Writerrsquos Lab and the weekly appointments were

amazing Without the SALT Center I would not have achieved the

grades I did this past year When I was homesick and wanted to give

up my Learning Specialist would encourage me - they helped me

survive the year

What are your thoughts on receiving a SALT Center Scholarship

CATHERINE I feel so honored to receive the SALT Center scholarship

SALT Center services are invaluable to me and this scholarship will

enable me to continue to use them in the coming year

CAITLIN My scholarship helped me afford SALT Center fees which

helped me to achieve in school I love the SALT Center and the fact

that they offer scholarships because they want to help as many

students as possible

BRYCE Itrsquos great I am very grateful for the additional support that

helps keep the SALT Center a cost-effective asset to my education

What advice would you give to students with learning challenges

who will be starting their freshman year in the fall

CATHERINE The main piece of advice that I would give to incoming

freshmen is to make sure to use all resources available to them

I found success by creating standing tutoring appointments for my

most challenging classes and visiting or emailing professors often to

stay in contact with them regarding assignments and grades

BRYCE For certain classes reading all of the assigned readings isnrsquot

necessary to achieve a great grade in the class Because students with

learning disabilities often have difficulty reading quickly itrsquos best to

prioritize the reading that is most important and to focus on that And

ride a bike It saves a lot of time

What are your goals after college

CATHERINE After I receive my degree I want to work as a Child Life

Specialist so that I can help children understand their hospitalization

and make their procedures and tests a little less scary and painful

In the future I plan to earn a Masterrsquos degree in the field of child

development

CAITLIN My goal is to follow in the footsteps of my mom and become

a Special Education teacher

BRYCE If my career interests stay the same I plan to start a business

after college or join a start-up so that I utilize the Business and

Entrepreneurship education that Irsquom working on right now at the UA

IN APPRECIATIONDr Scott W AlpertMr Eric H AnixterMr and Mrs Michael ArmstrongMr and Mrs Ian N ArnofMrs Wendy AsarchDr Scott and Mrs Hollis AshtonMs Aynah V AskanasMr Kwang H BaekMr Patrick J BanahanMr Tony BanegasMr Brian H BarnettMr and Mrs Bruce R BartlettMr Eric BassMr and Mrs Jeffrey A BensonMrs Lauren E Benson

Mr and Mrs Saul BerkowitzMr Scot BerlinskiDr Alan Blaustein and Ms Anna ReynerMs Bari M BlockMr and Mrs William BluechelMr and Ms Irwin B BornsteinMr and Mrs Robert A Bowlsby IIMr and Mrs William D BoydMrs Marilyn K BraunMr Seth BregerMr and Mrs Scott L BreiningerMr Frederick S BrownMr and Mrs James S BrownDr Amber B BullerMr and Mrs Gabriel M BustamanteMr Richard CalvertMr Robert Carasik and Ms Mary DryovageMr Daniel S CarneyMs Veta CarneyMr and Mrs Paul CasascoMr Larry CassMs Meg H ClarkMs Laura M CohenMr Mike ColarikMr and Mrs David D ConeMr Walter R Cook and Ms Elisa A KapellDr and Mrs Thomas J CottleMrs Kristin B CousinsMs Kathleen CresciM Holly CromerMrs Bonnie D CunninghamDr Joseph N Cunningham JrMr Ed CurtisMr Robert DanzigerMrs Janet S DavisMr and Mrs Wayne E DawsonMr Aymon DeMauroMr Sean M Dixon and Mrs Theresa Dolan-DixonMr Harold C Dorenbecher and Ms Mary HeissMr and Ms Harry R Drackett IVMr and Mrs Anthony DrypolcherMr and Mrs Gerald J DusbabekMr and Mrs Andrew N ErnstMr and Ms Richard K EvanoMr and Mrs Paul D FenskeMr Stephen FerrisDr Donald W FerrisMr and Mrs Ivan J FieldMr and Ms John D FieroMr Leonard J Figueroa and

Mrs Lee D Mendel-Figueroa

Mr and Mrs Marvy A FingerMs Janet FishmanDr Maria S FloroMr and Mrs Craig L FordyceMr and Ms Jonathan FoxMr and Mrs Bruce FrazinMrs Deborah GabrielMs Brittany M GabrielMr and Mrs Julius W GerickeMr Juan R GodoyMr Sanford L GoldeenDr Cynthia H and Dr Gary N GoralnikMrs Pamela GradyMs Melanie R GreenbergMr Todd M GreenbergMr and Mrs Peter GreenthalMs Lindsey J GriffinMs Elana A GrossmanMs Jennifer S GrunfeldMr and Mrs John M Haas JrMr Tom HealyMr and Mrs Daniel HershMr Rodney HersonDr and Mrs Marshall I HertzMrs Catherine HollanderMr and Mrs Richard J HolzerMr Louis J HorvathMr Douglas HoskingMr Jon IhaMr Jeffrey IraMr and Mrs Stuart L JacobsonMr Gregory JarrinDr and Mrs Gregory M JohnMr and Mrs Timothy JohnsonMrs Anna Lissa JohnsonMs Jill M JonesMs Mary Tara JoyceMs Diane JulinMr and Mrs Eric KahnMr and Mrs Michael J KaisermanMs Elizabeth A KaplanMr and Mrs Peter KastMrs Karen KatzMrs Ann Z KerrMs Sharon E KinneyMrs Merle KlebanoffMr Joshua T KlebanoffMr and Ms Dave KlineMr John KlingeMr and Mrs John LarsonMs Jennifer LehrMr James LewisMr and Mrs Thomas R LincolnMr and Mrs Gary J LindonMs Beverli LinnDr and Mrs David LustbaderMr and Ms Tom MarantetteDr and Mrs Edward T Marshall JrMr Mark P MarstersMr David MathewsMrs Joan McDonaldDr Russell R McDonaldMr and Mrs Donald A McGovern JrMr and Mrs Peter McRoskeyMr Walter G and Rev Virginia P MenezesMs Lee Anne MitchelMs Gennie MolinaMr and Mrs Rudy M Molina JrDr and Mrs Jaime D MoriguchiMr Jack MyersMr and Mrs David E MysonaMr Jeffrey S NewbergDr and Mrs Frederic NicolaMr and Mrs Richard NorenMr Michael C OrsquoConnor JrMr Do Bong Park and Mrs Jung Ja OhM Karen PavoneMr and Mrs Ephraim PeakMr Michael S PearlsteinMs Georgene E PetriMrs Mary PleeterMr Jeffrey B PlevanMr John Polachek and

Mrs Janet Trompeter-PolachekMs Lauren Post-GrossmanMr and Mrs Michael Powell

Mr and Mrs Joseph Power JrDr and Mrs Daniel PowersMs Letitia L PrattMs Harriet PrennerMr and Mrs Kenneth M PressbergMs Amy A F PriceMrs Hallie L PrinceMs Debra M PuccioMr David Raskin and Dr Michele ScheinerMr and Mrs Howard E ReichMrs Nancy RichgelsDr Martha RichmondMrs Prudence RieflinMr Mark F RosenbaumMr and Mrs Arthur RosenbloomMr and Mrs Jake RosenzweigMr David A RowneyMr Stephen RyanMrs Paula SalingMs Robin D SchaefMr and Mrs Bart J SchenoneMr and Mrs Martin SchneidermanMr Steven G SeleznowMs Shelley SeloverMr Ondre H SeltzerMr and Mrs Gardner B SemetMr and Mrs Daniel H ShoosterMr and Ms Scott R SilbersteinMr and Dr Alan T SilvermanMr and Mrs Alan A SilvestriMr Michael J SiverDr Steven J SlackDr and Mrs Steven M SomersMr Steven SteinbergMrs Mary SteinerMr and Mrs Gerald H StoolMr and Mrs Todd A StreetMr and Mrs Robert M SuttonMs Jacqueline TaylorDr Stephen P Taylor

Ms Guadalupe A ThompsonMr Michael T TomaszMs Barbara J TuckerMs Fredericka T VeikleyMrs Michelle M VentozaMrs Dorthea Vis MorescoMr and Mrs Thomas J VozzoDr and Mrs Anthony F VuturoMr and Mrs Steven Scott WaldMr Michael R WaltonMr Marc WeinsteinMr and Ms John WeiselMs Vanna M WhiteMr and Mrs Thomas C White IIIMs Julie K WilliamsonDaniel and Jill WohlfarthDr and Mrs Samuel F WolfsonMrs Karen A WrightMrs Sylvia S YoungMrs Mindy ZornbergMr and Ms Leland D ZulchMs Lisa ZusmanMr and Mrs Thomas C White III DAF Jewish Endowment Foundation Honeywell International Charity Matching Bruce and Patricia Bartlett Foundation Omega Scientific Inc The Braun Family Foundation Microsoft ndash Matching Gifts and Giving Campaign Aluminum Recycling Technology Inc Brad Lemons Foundation Marvy Finger Family Foundation Nudy Foundation DAF Shell Oil Co Foundation ndash Matching Gifts Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund California Community Foundation Fidelity Investments Benjos LLC M Klebanoff Foundation

The SALT Center gratefully acknowledges the

generous contribution of the following friends from

July 2012 through June 2013 We are fortunate

to receive these expressions of respect and

appreciation for our program and will use these gifts

in support of both programming and scholarships

Larissa Ravago and Micheal Amlin Scholarship Recipients and Student Ambassadors

All individuals can learn

when given the opportunity

We cheer for you when

you succeed and prompt

you when it is time to

self-regulate

PRIN

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STUDENT AMBASSADORS The SALT Center Ambassador Program includes a diverse

group of current UA students who utilize SALT Center services

Ambassadors answer questions posed by prospective families

and students and share their own experiences as new students

to the University of Arizona and the SALT Center

saltarizonaedu PAGE 15

STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVE

LEARNING TECHNIQUES CENTER

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ADMINISTRATION

Rudy Molina

Deb Evano

Mary Beth Foster

Hilary Cummins

Eric Fergason

ADMISSIONS

David Cillo

Max Jackson

Dennis Haymore

Lisa Marshall

STUDENT PROGRAMS amp SERVICES

Rhonda Burnett

Debra Puccio

Lupe Thompson

Adam Davi

Jennifer Hansen

Claudia Sandoval

Daniel Linden

Laura Kerry-Henkel

Grace Patterson

Sarah Sampe

Paul Bastedo

Rose Audretsch

Juan Godoy

Justin Archer

Caroline Ragano

Stephanie Dinner

EXTERNAL RELATIONS amp RESEARCH

Katie Stoll

Sharad Saxena

LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES

Laurel Grigg Mason

Stephen Ferris

Geoff Thames

Jessica Stansel

Samantha Becker

Matthew Hoolsema

PSYCHOLOGY

Dr Kenneth Marsh

Kacey Greening

2013-14 The University of Arizona Editor Hilary Cummins

Contributing Writers Rudy M Molina Jr Dr Nobutaka Matsumura

Hilary Cummins Adam Davi Mary Beth Foster Caroline Ragano

Jennifer Hansen and Laura Kerry-Henkel

Design and furniture on page 8 courtesy of Target Commercial Interiors

Renderings on page 7 courtesy of Gould Evans Architecture

This publication designed and produced by UA Student Affairs Marketing

for the SALT Center

Layout and Design by Dann Niegocki Photography by Murphy Raine

McGary Ben Montemayor Mariah Kay Day and FJ Gaylor Photography

Creative Direction by Misha Harrison Additional Editorial by David Miller

and Magan Alfred

PAGE 2 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

SALT CENTER TEAM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SALT Center Team 2

Table of Contents 3

Welcome from the Director 4

Principles amp Promise 5

Going Global 6

SALT Center Tomorrow 7

E-Scape 8

College Yoursquove Got This 10

Perseverance 12

Scholarship 14

In Appreciation 15

saltarizonaedu PAGE 3

MAXIMIZING SUCCESS FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING AND ATTENTION CHALLENGES

It brings me great pleasure to introduce myself as director of

the SALT Center I would like to thank our students families

professionals and friends for their support and dedication

to our Mission

While our team is extremely proud of our past we are looking

forward to the future This year we are excited to partner with you

to grow our international presence We recently had the privilege

of being recognized as the international model for comprehensive

academic support for students with learning and attention

challenges we are pleased and humbled by this distinction

Our future success depends on a few key factors commitment to

our core principles ongoing support from friends of the program

and diligent effort by

our staff

As we continue to lead I

am confident the SALT

Center will be well-

positioned to support a diverse generation of students with a

complex range of strengths needs and challenges all of whom

have the desire and aptitude to earn a college degree

Our goal for each student is that they would

1 Achieve their highest academic standard of excellence

2 Socially represent themselves in the best light possible

3 Fully engage in the UA and SALT Center communities

WELCOMEFROM THE DIRECTOR

PAGE 4 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

BY RUDY M MOLINA JR

OUR MISSION

The SALT Center inspires students with learning and

attention challenges to succeed in higher education

Through the provision of comprehensive academic support

services the SALT Center encourages student engagement

self-awareness and growth

Want to learn how you can get involved

See the article on Page 7 that outlines our

SALT Center Tomorrow campaign

OUR FUTURE IS AMBITIOUShellip

OUR MISSION REMAINS CONSTANTDr Dianne Quinn Former Director of the SALT Center

ldquo ldquo

To help students accomplish these goals the SALT Center

team will abide by the guiding principles that have made

our program the global standard-bearer I hope you find this

publication enlightening and that it provides you with a greater

understanding of how we put our philosophy into practice

Join us as we strive to reach new heights in support of

students who learn differently we invite you to be a part of

our bright future

Warmest regards

Rudy M Molina Jr

Certified Learning Center Professional - Level 3

Director

Rudy M Molina Jr SALT Center Director

WELCOMEFROM THE DIRECTOR

saltarizonaedu PAGE 5

PRINCIPLES amp PROMISEThe principles that guide our promise to you

Taking a cue from Jim Collinsrsquo bestseller Good to Great the

SALT Center staff came together and identified 11 principles

that guide our practice We then articulated a promise for each

principle stating our commitment to the students we serve We

promise to use the following principles to guide our programs

our services and our interactions as we strive to support every

student at the SALT Center

PRINCIPLE 1 Every individual lies on a spectrum of neurological

diversity physical ability and human experience which

grows and changes over time

We will meet you wherever you are on that spectrum and

use your current skills and self-awareness to help you

develop as a learner

PRINCIPLE 2 Individuals become great by choice not by chance

We can assist you in becoming great when you are ready

to be great

PRINCIPLE 3 All individuals can learn when given

the opportunity

We cheer for you when you succeed and prompt you when

it is time to self-regulate

PRINCIPLE 4 Individuals have the potential to grow in ways they

never thought possible and to exceed their own expectations

We challenge you to aspire to the highest possible level

of achievement

PRINCIPLE 5 Each individual has a valuable and unique life-story

We understand the importance of taking the time to listen

to and respect your story

PRINCIPLE 6 Learning is the

act or process of acquiring

new knowledge or skills

We guide you as you discover new ideas integrate new

concepts and practice new routines in order to learn

new things

PRINCIPLE 7 The learning process is an interactive partnership

that is driven by the individual

We partner with you to accomplish your goals

PRINCIPLE 8 Facilitating solutions is a critical part of the

learning process

We explore solutions with you as you confront challenges

PRINCIPLE 9 Encouragement inspires people to achieve

their potential

We will always encourage you

PRINCIPLE 10 Learning is impacted by onersquos level of

engagement by their environment and by their community

We strive to create an optimal learning environment that

fosters engagement and a sense of community

PRINCIPLE 11 Each individual is responsible for their own

thoughts and behaviors

We help you hold yourself accountable for your behaviors

responses and expectations

To see our Principles amp

Promise in action look for

numbered lsquoPrinciple Tagsrsquo

throughout this edition of

the SALT Journal

PRIN

CIPL

ES

Existing Condition - Level 1 Proposal - Level 1

Expanded writers labfrom 4 workstationsto 9 workstations

New reception desk

New glazed entry

New restrooms

Variety of soft seating in SocialWelcome Area

Operable glazing to expand for events

New open exablemath science lab

Relocated expandedgroup room from second oor

Catering staging area

Relocated desks

New soft seating areas

02 First Floor Options [expanded lab spaces]

the world and it is these characteristics

that should be reproduced if others are to

achieve similar success

1 Supporting Students without

Diagnosis ndash Because support is tailored

to meet the needs of each student

diagnosis should not be conditional

Moreover because the program is

fee-based students without diagnoses

who appeal for support should be

granted access

2 Training Staff on Cognitive Individuality ndash I refer to the various

cognitive traits possessed by each person as ldquocognitive individualityrdquo

Based on the concept of Multiple Intelligences cognitive individuality

creates a profile of a personrsquos strengths and challenges It is important

to grow the expertise of the staff and tutors by refining the methods of

their training in the concept of cognitive individuality

3 Facilitating the Transition from High School to College ndash

Partnerships between high schools and universities ensure the

smooth transition to college for students with learning challenges

Universities need to inform high school students and their families of

the various support structures that they offer Similarly high schools

should support strategic learning that maximizes each studentrsquos

strengths encouraging the pursuit of a college degree for all students

with learning challenges

4 Offering Fee-Based Academic Support Services ndash The

fee-based model is important because it is self-sustaining It affords

the organization the flexibility it needs to stay relevant effective

and innovative because it is not reliant on federal funds controlled

by the university

5 Creating an Active Development Agenda ndash Due to the nature

of the fee-based model it is important to establish a well-endowed

scholarship fund for students who cannot afford support services

Access to higher education is a global imperative particularly for

those with learning challenges

It is clear that the SALT Center has successfully accumulated strong

pioneer know-how in the effective support of students with learning

challenges At Kansai University I will work to implement academic

support services for students with learning and attention challenges

I plan to spread the word about this remarkable program and to

collaborate with researchers at several institutions to investigate

the application of its practices in Japan and across the globe

GOING GLOBALSALT Center Recognized as the International Model

PAGE 6 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

BY DR NOBUTAKA MATSUMURA

OUR VISION The SALT Center

aspires to be the leading

international model

of success in higher

education for students

with learning and

attention challenges

Nobutaka Matsumura PhD is a professor of psychology at Kansai

University in Osaka Japan as well as an adjunct professor at the

Open University of Japan His research interests include the individual

needs of gifted learners He recently wrote an article about the SALT

Center in a bulletin for Kansai University entitled ldquoAcademic support for

students with developmental disabilities The SALT Centerrsquos services at

the University of Arizonardquo In this publication he highlights what can be

learned from the SALT Center regarding the support of students with

learning challenges at universities in Japan and around the world The

following is a synopsis of that article

In 2007 Japanese law governing education underwent a revision

Learning challenges such as Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit

Hyperactive Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder were formally

recognized as disabilities that require academic intervention However

while the concept of reasonable accommodations for students

with learning challenges is now supported by Japanese law the

implementation of these accommodations is not legally mandated

leaving students with no legal recourse if they do not receive the

support that they need

This lack of enforcement presents a problem for students as they

transition to college According to a 2012 national survey 65 of the

mainstream student population in Japanese elementary and middle

schools are struggling with learning challenges but only 260 of the

1200 colleges and universities in Japan have a support system in

place for students who learn differently Currently there are 1300

students with learning challenges receiving

academic support at Japanese universities

and that number is increasing every year

Additionally approximately 2700 students

without diagnoses receive some kind of

academic intervention Clearly support

for students with learning and attention

challenges at the college level is a necessity

and my research has lead me to the

following conclusion

I believe that the SALT Center is the international model for

comprehensive academic support for students with learning differences

The following practices set the SALT Center apart from other

post-secondary support centers on college campuses throughout

Dr Nobutaka Matsumura

10 Sectional Lightwell Studies

Existing Condition - Level 1 Proposal - Level 1

Expanded writers labfrom 4 workstationsto 9 workstations

New reception desk

New glazed entry

New restrooms

Variety of soft seating in SocialWelcome Area

Operable glazing to expand for events

New open exablemath science lab

Relocated expandedgroup room from second oor

Catering staging area

Relocated desks

New soft seating areas

02 First Floor Options [expanded lab spaces]

saltarizonaedu PAGE 7

In the United States students with learning and attention differences

are enrolling in college at a higher rate every year Sadly as many

as two-thirds of these students will not make it to graduation Those

who do usually have to transfer from school to school trying to find

the best fit for academic support

Fortunately this grim statistic does not hold water at the University of

Arizona - two out of three students who utilize SALT Center services

graduate from the University of Arizona and they do it without having

to transfer to another institution The SALT Center model drastically

reduces the drop-out rate for college students who struggle with

learning and attention challenges Long hailed as a national model

the SALT Center was recently recognized at the international level

cited as the leading program

for comprehensive academic

support for students with

learning differences in

the world

The SALT Centerrsquos vision is

simple yet ambitious ndash to help

students with learning and

attention challenges find their

place and their purpose The

journey of self-realization is a

daunting process for anyone but for students who learn differently

it often feels impossible Fortunately when it comes to helping

students match their major with their passion and preparing them

for post-collegiate success the SALT Center team is second to none

We are ambitious because we know the value of excellence and we

refuse to pay the price of complacency We are ready to continue

to make an impact but we cannot do it alone You can make a

difference with your support more students can find their place and

their purpose

It is therefore with great enthusiasm that we invite you to participate

in SALT Center Tomorrow a five-year $21 million campaign that will

build the future of the SALT Center We seek your support to ensure

that our recent accomplishments are not remembered simply as a

bright moment in our history but rather as the foundation for a SALT

Center with permanency of breadth and strength ndash a SALT Center

with the capacity to contribute by means of its scholarship and its

graduates not just to the nation but to the world

SALT CENTER TOMORROW

BY RUDY M MOLINA JR AND HILARY CUMMINS

JOIN THE DIRECTORrsquoS CIRCLEThe Directorrsquos Circle is a leadership group dedicated to

enhancing the mission and values of the department by providing

an annual consistent source of unrestricted funding to the

SALT Center Members include friends of our program parents of

current and former students professionals business

leaders and alumni To join please visit our website at

saltarizonaedualumni-donorsdirectors-circle

or contact Rudy Molina at rudymemailarizonaedu

SALT CENTER TOMORROW GOALS

The Gift of Innovation Growing Global Programs and Services The SALT Center General Fund Goal $7 Million

The Gift of Access Increasing Scholarship Funds for Students in Need The Eleanor Harner Scholarship Fund Goal $7 Million

The Gift of Space Creating an Optimal Learning Environment The SALT Center General Fund Goal $7 Million

Learning is impacted by

onersquos level of engagement

by their environment and

by their community

We strive to create

an optimal learning

environment that fosters

engagement and a sense

of communityPRIN

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CURRENTLY RAISED $21 MILLION OUT OF $21 MILLION

Join Our Capital Campaign to Build the Future of the SALT Center

Rendering of proposed expansion to the Patricia A Bartlett Building

home of the SALT Center by Gould Evans Architecture

E-SCAPE A New Twist on Technology in the CRL

BY ADAM DAVI AND MARY BETH FOSTER

PAGE 8 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

Our new workstations will include large open

spaces where students can use their own

technology collaboratively or independently

At the University of Arizona access to technology has never been

easier The SALT Center is continuously exploring new ways to

make use of technologies that may benefit students with learning

and attention challenges and you can find those technologies in

our Computer Resource Lab (CRL)

Based on the recommendation of TILT (Technology Integration

for Learning Task Force) a SALT Center committee dedicated to

evaluating educational technology and making recommendations

for optimizing its use we are excited to announce some big

changes in both the staffing and the layout of the CRL Key

contributors to TILT included staff members Mary Beth Foster

Adam Davi Joy Jerauld and Krisanne Ryther graduate assistant

Dorothy Hayden and students Evan Greer and Mimi Shocksnider

First and foremost we created a position dedicated to keeping the

SALT Center on the cutting edge of new technology Mary Beth

Foster is our first Educational Technology Coordinator and she

has assembled a team of student Technology Consultants to help

the CRL run more efficiently

As a former Learning Specialist Mary Beth is an excellent

resource for students SALT staff and faculty for innovations in

learning support and engagement

Her Technology Consultants include William Endicott Evan Greer

and Jeremy Jalnos Together they work to explore new initiatives

and provide support to students with assistive technology

software course tools and learning and organizational apps

As seniors at the UA who utilize SALT center services the

Technology Consultants have many strategies and tips to offer

students as well as a wealth of experience with programs

like Dragon Naturally Speaking and Kurzweil Consultants are

available in our 18-station computer lab for drop-in assistance

or individual appointments and they will also present workshop

demonstrations and pioneer the development of emerging

technology projects

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGYStudents who utilize SALT Center services have

access not only to tried-and-true assistive technology

hardware and software (such as Dragon Kurzweil

and Inspiration) they also get to experience emerging

technologies like tablets and mobile apps Our Computer

Resource Lab (CRL) houses the most cutting-edge

assistive technology available in order to enhance the

learning experience for our students

Computer Resource Lab

These new faces arenrsquot the only changes coming to

the CRL - because more and more students enter

college equipped with laptops and tablets we are

giving our Computer Resource Lab a makeover by

adding an E-scape Lounge which will serve as a study

area and ldquolearning sandboxrdquo The Lounge will soon be

furnished with comfortable seating and workstations

to accommodate students who bring their own

technology It will feature tablet seating moveable

furniture and a portable partition for those who want

to set their study

space apart from

distractions

Some other

exciting new

features of the

CRL will be

the addition of

iPads as well as

Windows 8 and

Android tablets

We want to give students an opportunity to discover

and explore educational apps with our Technology

Consultants across multiple platforms We are also

planning to install extended desktop stations which

will allow students to connect their laptops to large

monitors for group collaboration

Future improvements of the SALT Center will ensure

that our students have the most current and effective

tools for learning We are exploring other additions

such as Mediascape collaborative workstations

interactive white-boards table-top touch screens and

large LED displays We look forward to expanding the

use of educational technology in both the physical and

virtual landscape of the SALT Center

GOING GREEN SALT Center ONLINE APPLICATION

The SALT Center online application is now linked to the

University of Arizona online undergraduate application

Applying has never been easier simply complete the form

upload documentation of your learning challenge and

pay by credit card

Facilitating solutions

is a critical part of the

learning process

We explore solutions

with you as you confront

challenges

PRIN

CIPL

E 8

saltarizonaedu PAGE 9

Mary Beth Foster Coordinator for Educational Technology

Evan Greer Technology Consultant

Jeremy Jalnos Technology Consultant

William Endicott Technology Consultant

The SALT Center helps hundreds of UA students overcome their

learning and attention difficulties in order to become successful

college graduates In recent years the quality of student

preparedness for college has become a growing concern around

the country To help alleviate this problem the SALT Center

launched a pre-college summer program for high

school students and graduates to help prepare them for

college the SALT way

Months of planning marketing and curriculum development

gave way to the inaugural session of the SALT Center

Pre-College Summer Program It was hosted at San Diego State

University ndash students and faculty stayed in residence

COLLEGE YOUrsquoVE GOT THIS SALT Center Launches Pre-College Summer Program

BY CAROLINE RAGANO

PAGE 10 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

halls utilized SDSU facilities for classes during the week and

explored San Diego on the weekends The class of 29 students

ranged from 16-19 years old and came from a variety of regions

across the United States

The Summer Program gave students a taste of college life in

a controlled environment To accomplish this faculty chose to

implement a balance of learning skill-building and fun in their

curriculum designs Students also had time to set and reflect on

their goals and discover their unique motivations for learning

In order to mimic the college experience students took a

full course load throughout the week and participated in

extra-curricular clubs such as guitar sports and digital

photography Faculty and students connected outside of the

classroom during tutoring sessions and meetings with their

Learning Specialists just as they would at the SALT Center at the

University of Arizona The Learning Specialists helped students

with organizational and study skills time management and other

ldquoDuring the Summer Program I learned the important skill of

balancing a super-busy college schedule so that I can get my work

done and still have time to go out and have fun This program has

really given me an edge over students who didnrsquot attend because I

understand how to balance my time and I got a taste of dorm liferdquo

ndash David Summer Program Participant

ldquoWhen need arises we step forward and fill the void that

some did not even know existedrdquo

ndash Dr Eleanor Harner Founder of the SALT Center

Go Out on the Town

Make New Friends

Individuals have the potential to grow

in ways they never thought possible

and to exceed their own expectations

We challenge you to aspire to the

highest possible level of achievement

PRIN

CIPL

E 4

To apply for Summer Program 2014 visit our website at saltarizonaedupre-college

The application will be posted this fall

saltarizonaedu PAGE 11

executive functions that are important in college Tutoring gave

students the extra help they needed to succeed academically

Students learned a lot about themselves but the Summer

Program presented a learning curve for their families as well

For many this was the first time that their student had traveled

alone or stayed away from home for an extended period of

time Moreover it was the first time their student would have

to advocate for themselves without a family member present

Despite these challenges families told us that they were so

grateful for the Summer Program because it helped them

learn how to better support their students as they transition

into college

ldquoThe Summer Program has taught me so much about myself

and that I can do things that I thought I couldnrsquotrdquo

ndash Rena Summer Program Participant

ldquoI learned that shersquos eager for more social interaction with peers

specifically with peers who have something in common with her

I learned that she may need to be reminded that she will have

resources available in college that she can utilize and I learned to

think more carefully about what to look for in a universityrdquo

ndash Parent of Summer Program Participant

ldquoThe Summer Program was a great way to experience

what college is like before attendinghellip I hope that SALT

continues this program in the futurerdquo

ndash Peter Summer Program Participant

NEED A COACH ADHDLife Coaching is a partnership that

increases self-awareness and encourages goal-directed

behaviors for students with learning challenges in order to

maximize their personal potential The SALT Center offers

stand-alone coaching services for pre-college and college

students throughout the world For more information

please contact Rudy Molina at rudymemailarizonaedu

Hang with your RA

Participate in Extra-Curricular Clubs

Take College-Level Courses

With the success of our first SALT Center Pre-College Summer

Program we look forward to making it a permanent fixture of

our services and support

PAGE 12 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONAreg

BY JENNIFER HANSEN

Perseverance is defined as steadfastness in achieving success

despite difficulty or delay At the SALT Center this trait can be

found in our students who work hard to achieve success in

their studies as well as in our dedicated tutoring staff who

strive to help students reach their academic potential

Perhaps no one better exemplifies this trait than Alexander

Offord a SALT Center tutor and UA graduate

Alexander began his career at the University of Arizona as an

Electrical Engineering major but soon realized that it wasnrsquot for

him Unfortunately as his priorities moved farther away from

his studies his grades suffered and he eventually dropped

out of school

The next nine years proved difficult Alexander bounced

between odd jobs such as the graveyard shift in a print shop

warehouse work and even a cigar shop His life was rarely

stable and for a brief

period he was homeless

ldquoMy belongings were in

a storage shed I had

nowhere to liverdquo he recalls

Through perseverance and

determination Alexander

overcame these hardships

and ultimately returned to

the University of Arizona

to continue his academic journey This time Alexander chose

an area of study for which he had passion As a child he read

The Hitchhikerrsquos Guide to the Galaxy which piqued his interest in

philosophy but it was a general philosophy course that really

PERSEVERANCE

pushed him toward a Philosophy major He added sociology

as a second major to round out his interest in social and

behavioral sciences ldquoSocial theory draws a great deal from

philosophical theoryrdquo he says

Alexanderrsquos passion was met with immense success He

had the opportunity to work as a preceptor in the philosophy

department and while there discovered his talent for helping

others When a position for a Philosophy Tutor at the SALT

Center became available both an instructor and a teaching

assistant recommended that Alexander apply He got the

position and quickly progressed through each level of tutor

certification He is now a Master Tutor and a Tutor Lead for the

Writerrsquos Lab

His dedication to each student is truly remarkable Alexander

knows the importance of building relationships with students

and always underscores the value of asking questions ldquoThe

easiest most straight forward approach to any problem

is ndash just ask Donrsquot be afraid to ask questionsrdquo Alexander is

a great resource ndash students know they can go to him for a

confidence boost or a little push when they need it It is often

this relationship that helps students gain the motivation they

need to persevere

Alexander graduated in May of 2013 with Bachelor of Science

Degrees in both Philosophy and Sociology He is the recipient of

the Kathryn Anne Governal Perseverance Award conferred by

the UA Philosophy Department in recognition of distinguished

achievement by a student in overcoming personal economic or

physical obstacles in completing a degree at the UA We are so

proud that Alexander is a part of our SALT Center team and we

wish him the best of luck in all of his future endeavors

Individuals become great

by choice not by chance

We can assist you in

becoming great when you

are ready to be great

PRIN

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Alexander Offord SALT Center Tutor

485 students

8459hours

Subject Specific Tutoring

527total students 12468total hours

148 students

139 students

1395hours 534hours

Drop-in By Appointment

Math amp Science Lab

215 students

167 students

1221hours

659hours

Drop-in By Appointment

Writerrsquos Lab

By Appointment

saltarizonaedu PAGE 13

Tutoring is a staple of SALT Center support Our 95 tutors many of whom are UA students specialize in a variety of subjects and are required to meet rigorous training standards Last year our tutoring team served approximately 527 students who utilized over 12468 hours of SALT Center Tutoring

TUTOR CERTIFICATIONRegular Tutor 15 hours of training

+ 25 hours of tutoring

Advanced Tutor 9 additional hours training

+ 75 additional hours of tutoring

Master Tutor 265 additional hours training

+ 175 additional hours of tutoring

In addition to serving students Master Tutors facilitate

tutor trainings for their peers The SALT Center currently

has 5 Master Tutors

Students can make appointments for one-on-one

tutoring sessions if they need help in a particular course

Students can utilize the Writerrsquos Lab or

the Math amp Science Lab for broader help

in these subject areas by dropping in or

scheduling an appointment

On behalf of the SALT Center Staff and the students we serve we would like to thank our talented and professional tutoring team for their hard work and dedication

SCHOLARSHIP How Generous Giving Promotes Student Success

PAGE 14 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

Catherine Caitlin and Bryce received SALT Center

scholarships to help pay for their fees I sat down with them to

learn more about how utilizing SALT Center services made a

difference for them during their first year of college

BY LAURA KERRY-HENKEL

Catherine Laura Bryce and CaitlinSTUDENT PROFILESCatherine ButlerHometown Tempe AZMajor Pre-Family StudiesCumulative freshman GPA 3143Campus Activities Delta Delta Delta Secretary SALT Ambassador

Caitlin PetitiHometown Millbrae CAMajor Pre-EducationCumulative freshman GPA 3743Campus Activities Future Teachers Club

Bryce SchulerHometown Prescott AZMajor Pre-BusinessCumulative freshman GPA 40Campus Activities Enactus enactusorgwho-we-areour-story

The SALT Center offers a range of need-based

scholarship awards to help compensate for the fees

associated with participating in the program Over

50 students receive scholarship funds every year

To learn more about the scholarships we offer or to

contribute to the Eleanor Harner Scholarship Fund

please visit our website saltarizonaedu

How did the SALT Center support you during your first year

of college

CATHERINE After I had finished my math credits I assumed I would

no longer need SALT Center tutoring However I quickly learned I

could benefit from tutoring in other classes such as Psychology

English and even Oceanography Without tutoring I believe that I

would not be enjoying the success that I achieved my freshman year

CAITLIN The SALT Center was my home away from home I used

tutoring and the Writerrsquos Lab and the weekly appointments were

amazing Without the SALT Center I would not have achieved the

grades I did this past year When I was homesick and wanted to give

up my Learning Specialist would encourage me - they helped me

survive the year

What are your thoughts on receiving a SALT Center Scholarship

CATHERINE I feel so honored to receive the SALT Center scholarship

SALT Center services are invaluable to me and this scholarship will

enable me to continue to use them in the coming year

CAITLIN My scholarship helped me afford SALT Center fees which

helped me to achieve in school I love the SALT Center and the fact

that they offer scholarships because they want to help as many

students as possible

BRYCE Itrsquos great I am very grateful for the additional support that

helps keep the SALT Center a cost-effective asset to my education

What advice would you give to students with learning challenges

who will be starting their freshman year in the fall

CATHERINE The main piece of advice that I would give to incoming

freshmen is to make sure to use all resources available to them

I found success by creating standing tutoring appointments for my

most challenging classes and visiting or emailing professors often to

stay in contact with them regarding assignments and grades

BRYCE For certain classes reading all of the assigned readings isnrsquot

necessary to achieve a great grade in the class Because students with

learning disabilities often have difficulty reading quickly itrsquos best to

prioritize the reading that is most important and to focus on that And

ride a bike It saves a lot of time

What are your goals after college

CATHERINE After I receive my degree I want to work as a Child Life

Specialist so that I can help children understand their hospitalization

and make their procedures and tests a little less scary and painful

In the future I plan to earn a Masterrsquos degree in the field of child

development

CAITLIN My goal is to follow in the footsteps of my mom and become

a Special Education teacher

BRYCE If my career interests stay the same I plan to start a business

after college or join a start-up so that I utilize the Business and

Entrepreneurship education that Irsquom working on right now at the UA

IN APPRECIATIONDr Scott W AlpertMr Eric H AnixterMr and Mrs Michael ArmstrongMr and Mrs Ian N ArnofMrs Wendy AsarchDr Scott and Mrs Hollis AshtonMs Aynah V AskanasMr Kwang H BaekMr Patrick J BanahanMr Tony BanegasMr Brian H BarnettMr and Mrs Bruce R BartlettMr Eric BassMr and Mrs Jeffrey A BensonMrs Lauren E Benson

Mr and Mrs Saul BerkowitzMr Scot BerlinskiDr Alan Blaustein and Ms Anna ReynerMs Bari M BlockMr and Mrs William BluechelMr and Ms Irwin B BornsteinMr and Mrs Robert A Bowlsby IIMr and Mrs William D BoydMrs Marilyn K BraunMr Seth BregerMr and Mrs Scott L BreiningerMr Frederick S BrownMr and Mrs James S BrownDr Amber B BullerMr and Mrs Gabriel M BustamanteMr Richard CalvertMr Robert Carasik and Ms Mary DryovageMr Daniel S CarneyMs Veta CarneyMr and Mrs Paul CasascoMr Larry CassMs Meg H ClarkMs Laura M CohenMr Mike ColarikMr and Mrs David D ConeMr Walter R Cook and Ms Elisa A KapellDr and Mrs Thomas J CottleMrs Kristin B CousinsMs Kathleen CresciM Holly CromerMrs Bonnie D CunninghamDr Joseph N Cunningham JrMr Ed CurtisMr Robert DanzigerMrs Janet S DavisMr and Mrs Wayne E DawsonMr Aymon DeMauroMr Sean M Dixon and Mrs Theresa Dolan-DixonMr Harold C Dorenbecher and Ms Mary HeissMr and Ms Harry R Drackett IVMr and Mrs Anthony DrypolcherMr and Mrs Gerald J DusbabekMr and Mrs Andrew N ErnstMr and Ms Richard K EvanoMr and Mrs Paul D FenskeMr Stephen FerrisDr Donald W FerrisMr and Mrs Ivan J FieldMr and Ms John D FieroMr Leonard J Figueroa and

Mrs Lee D Mendel-Figueroa

Mr and Mrs Marvy A FingerMs Janet FishmanDr Maria S FloroMr and Mrs Craig L FordyceMr and Ms Jonathan FoxMr and Mrs Bruce FrazinMrs Deborah GabrielMs Brittany M GabrielMr and Mrs Julius W GerickeMr Juan R GodoyMr Sanford L GoldeenDr Cynthia H and Dr Gary N GoralnikMrs Pamela GradyMs Melanie R GreenbergMr Todd M GreenbergMr and Mrs Peter GreenthalMs Lindsey J GriffinMs Elana A GrossmanMs Jennifer S GrunfeldMr and Mrs John M Haas JrMr Tom HealyMr and Mrs Daniel HershMr Rodney HersonDr and Mrs Marshall I HertzMrs Catherine HollanderMr and Mrs Richard J HolzerMr Louis J HorvathMr Douglas HoskingMr Jon IhaMr Jeffrey IraMr and Mrs Stuart L JacobsonMr Gregory JarrinDr and Mrs Gregory M JohnMr and Mrs Timothy JohnsonMrs Anna Lissa JohnsonMs Jill M JonesMs Mary Tara JoyceMs Diane JulinMr and Mrs Eric KahnMr and Mrs Michael J KaisermanMs Elizabeth A KaplanMr and Mrs Peter KastMrs Karen KatzMrs Ann Z KerrMs Sharon E KinneyMrs Merle KlebanoffMr Joshua T KlebanoffMr and Ms Dave KlineMr John KlingeMr and Mrs John LarsonMs Jennifer LehrMr James LewisMr and Mrs Thomas R LincolnMr and Mrs Gary J LindonMs Beverli LinnDr and Mrs David LustbaderMr and Ms Tom MarantetteDr and Mrs Edward T Marshall JrMr Mark P MarstersMr David MathewsMrs Joan McDonaldDr Russell R McDonaldMr and Mrs Donald A McGovern JrMr and Mrs Peter McRoskeyMr Walter G and Rev Virginia P MenezesMs Lee Anne MitchelMs Gennie MolinaMr and Mrs Rudy M Molina JrDr and Mrs Jaime D MoriguchiMr Jack MyersMr and Mrs David E MysonaMr Jeffrey S NewbergDr and Mrs Frederic NicolaMr and Mrs Richard NorenMr Michael C OrsquoConnor JrMr Do Bong Park and Mrs Jung Ja OhM Karen PavoneMr and Mrs Ephraim PeakMr Michael S PearlsteinMs Georgene E PetriMrs Mary PleeterMr Jeffrey B PlevanMr John Polachek and

Mrs Janet Trompeter-PolachekMs Lauren Post-GrossmanMr and Mrs Michael Powell

Mr and Mrs Joseph Power JrDr and Mrs Daniel PowersMs Letitia L PrattMs Harriet PrennerMr and Mrs Kenneth M PressbergMs Amy A F PriceMrs Hallie L PrinceMs Debra M PuccioMr David Raskin and Dr Michele ScheinerMr and Mrs Howard E ReichMrs Nancy RichgelsDr Martha RichmondMrs Prudence RieflinMr Mark F RosenbaumMr and Mrs Arthur RosenbloomMr and Mrs Jake RosenzweigMr David A RowneyMr Stephen RyanMrs Paula SalingMs Robin D SchaefMr and Mrs Bart J SchenoneMr and Mrs Martin SchneidermanMr Steven G SeleznowMs Shelley SeloverMr Ondre H SeltzerMr and Mrs Gardner B SemetMr and Mrs Daniel H ShoosterMr and Ms Scott R SilbersteinMr and Dr Alan T SilvermanMr and Mrs Alan A SilvestriMr Michael J SiverDr Steven J SlackDr and Mrs Steven M SomersMr Steven SteinbergMrs Mary SteinerMr and Mrs Gerald H StoolMr and Mrs Todd A StreetMr and Mrs Robert M SuttonMs Jacqueline TaylorDr Stephen P Taylor

Ms Guadalupe A ThompsonMr Michael T TomaszMs Barbara J TuckerMs Fredericka T VeikleyMrs Michelle M VentozaMrs Dorthea Vis MorescoMr and Mrs Thomas J VozzoDr and Mrs Anthony F VuturoMr and Mrs Steven Scott WaldMr Michael R WaltonMr Marc WeinsteinMr and Ms John WeiselMs Vanna M WhiteMr and Mrs Thomas C White IIIMs Julie K WilliamsonDaniel and Jill WohlfarthDr and Mrs Samuel F WolfsonMrs Karen A WrightMrs Sylvia S YoungMrs Mindy ZornbergMr and Ms Leland D ZulchMs Lisa ZusmanMr and Mrs Thomas C White III DAF Jewish Endowment Foundation Honeywell International Charity Matching Bruce and Patricia Bartlett Foundation Omega Scientific Inc The Braun Family Foundation Microsoft ndash Matching Gifts and Giving Campaign Aluminum Recycling Technology Inc Brad Lemons Foundation Marvy Finger Family Foundation Nudy Foundation DAF Shell Oil Co Foundation ndash Matching Gifts Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund California Community Foundation Fidelity Investments Benjos LLC M Klebanoff Foundation

The SALT Center gratefully acknowledges the

generous contribution of the following friends from

July 2012 through June 2013 We are fortunate

to receive these expressions of respect and

appreciation for our program and will use these gifts

in support of both programming and scholarships

Larissa Ravago and Micheal Amlin Scholarship Recipients and Student Ambassadors

All individuals can learn

when given the opportunity

We cheer for you when

you succeed and prompt

you when it is time to

self-regulate

PRIN

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STUDENT AMBASSADORS The SALT Center Ambassador Program includes a diverse

group of current UA students who utilize SALT Center services

Ambassadors answer questions posed by prospective families

and students and share their own experiences as new students

to the University of Arizona and the SALT Center

saltarizonaedu PAGE 15

STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVE

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Page 3: SALT Journal 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SALT Center Team 2

Table of Contents 3

Welcome from the Director 4

Principles amp Promise 5

Going Global 6

SALT Center Tomorrow 7

E-Scape 8

College Yoursquove Got This 10

Perseverance 12

Scholarship 14

In Appreciation 15

saltarizonaedu PAGE 3

MAXIMIZING SUCCESS FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING AND ATTENTION CHALLENGES

It brings me great pleasure to introduce myself as director of

the SALT Center I would like to thank our students families

professionals and friends for their support and dedication

to our Mission

While our team is extremely proud of our past we are looking

forward to the future This year we are excited to partner with you

to grow our international presence We recently had the privilege

of being recognized as the international model for comprehensive

academic support for students with learning and attention

challenges we are pleased and humbled by this distinction

Our future success depends on a few key factors commitment to

our core principles ongoing support from friends of the program

and diligent effort by

our staff

As we continue to lead I

am confident the SALT

Center will be well-

positioned to support a diverse generation of students with a

complex range of strengths needs and challenges all of whom

have the desire and aptitude to earn a college degree

Our goal for each student is that they would

1 Achieve their highest academic standard of excellence

2 Socially represent themselves in the best light possible

3 Fully engage in the UA and SALT Center communities

WELCOMEFROM THE DIRECTOR

PAGE 4 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

BY RUDY M MOLINA JR

OUR MISSION

The SALT Center inspires students with learning and

attention challenges to succeed in higher education

Through the provision of comprehensive academic support

services the SALT Center encourages student engagement

self-awareness and growth

Want to learn how you can get involved

See the article on Page 7 that outlines our

SALT Center Tomorrow campaign

OUR FUTURE IS AMBITIOUShellip

OUR MISSION REMAINS CONSTANTDr Dianne Quinn Former Director of the SALT Center

ldquo ldquo

To help students accomplish these goals the SALT Center

team will abide by the guiding principles that have made

our program the global standard-bearer I hope you find this

publication enlightening and that it provides you with a greater

understanding of how we put our philosophy into practice

Join us as we strive to reach new heights in support of

students who learn differently we invite you to be a part of

our bright future

Warmest regards

Rudy M Molina Jr

Certified Learning Center Professional - Level 3

Director

Rudy M Molina Jr SALT Center Director

WELCOMEFROM THE DIRECTOR

saltarizonaedu PAGE 5

PRINCIPLES amp PROMISEThe principles that guide our promise to you

Taking a cue from Jim Collinsrsquo bestseller Good to Great the

SALT Center staff came together and identified 11 principles

that guide our practice We then articulated a promise for each

principle stating our commitment to the students we serve We

promise to use the following principles to guide our programs

our services and our interactions as we strive to support every

student at the SALT Center

PRINCIPLE 1 Every individual lies on a spectrum of neurological

diversity physical ability and human experience which

grows and changes over time

We will meet you wherever you are on that spectrum and

use your current skills and self-awareness to help you

develop as a learner

PRINCIPLE 2 Individuals become great by choice not by chance

We can assist you in becoming great when you are ready

to be great

PRINCIPLE 3 All individuals can learn when given

the opportunity

We cheer for you when you succeed and prompt you when

it is time to self-regulate

PRINCIPLE 4 Individuals have the potential to grow in ways they

never thought possible and to exceed their own expectations

We challenge you to aspire to the highest possible level

of achievement

PRINCIPLE 5 Each individual has a valuable and unique life-story

We understand the importance of taking the time to listen

to and respect your story

PRINCIPLE 6 Learning is the

act or process of acquiring

new knowledge or skills

We guide you as you discover new ideas integrate new

concepts and practice new routines in order to learn

new things

PRINCIPLE 7 The learning process is an interactive partnership

that is driven by the individual

We partner with you to accomplish your goals

PRINCIPLE 8 Facilitating solutions is a critical part of the

learning process

We explore solutions with you as you confront challenges

PRINCIPLE 9 Encouragement inspires people to achieve

their potential

We will always encourage you

PRINCIPLE 10 Learning is impacted by onersquos level of

engagement by their environment and by their community

We strive to create an optimal learning environment that

fosters engagement and a sense of community

PRINCIPLE 11 Each individual is responsible for their own

thoughts and behaviors

We help you hold yourself accountable for your behaviors

responses and expectations

To see our Principles amp

Promise in action look for

numbered lsquoPrinciple Tagsrsquo

throughout this edition of

the SALT Journal

PRIN

CIPL

ES

Existing Condition - Level 1 Proposal - Level 1

Expanded writers labfrom 4 workstationsto 9 workstations

New reception desk

New glazed entry

New restrooms

Variety of soft seating in SocialWelcome Area

Operable glazing to expand for events

New open exablemath science lab

Relocated expandedgroup room from second oor

Catering staging area

Relocated desks

New soft seating areas

02 First Floor Options [expanded lab spaces]

the world and it is these characteristics

that should be reproduced if others are to

achieve similar success

1 Supporting Students without

Diagnosis ndash Because support is tailored

to meet the needs of each student

diagnosis should not be conditional

Moreover because the program is

fee-based students without diagnoses

who appeal for support should be

granted access

2 Training Staff on Cognitive Individuality ndash I refer to the various

cognitive traits possessed by each person as ldquocognitive individualityrdquo

Based on the concept of Multiple Intelligences cognitive individuality

creates a profile of a personrsquos strengths and challenges It is important

to grow the expertise of the staff and tutors by refining the methods of

their training in the concept of cognitive individuality

3 Facilitating the Transition from High School to College ndash

Partnerships between high schools and universities ensure the

smooth transition to college for students with learning challenges

Universities need to inform high school students and their families of

the various support structures that they offer Similarly high schools

should support strategic learning that maximizes each studentrsquos

strengths encouraging the pursuit of a college degree for all students

with learning challenges

4 Offering Fee-Based Academic Support Services ndash The

fee-based model is important because it is self-sustaining It affords

the organization the flexibility it needs to stay relevant effective

and innovative because it is not reliant on federal funds controlled

by the university

5 Creating an Active Development Agenda ndash Due to the nature

of the fee-based model it is important to establish a well-endowed

scholarship fund for students who cannot afford support services

Access to higher education is a global imperative particularly for

those with learning challenges

It is clear that the SALT Center has successfully accumulated strong

pioneer know-how in the effective support of students with learning

challenges At Kansai University I will work to implement academic

support services for students with learning and attention challenges

I plan to spread the word about this remarkable program and to

collaborate with researchers at several institutions to investigate

the application of its practices in Japan and across the globe

GOING GLOBALSALT Center Recognized as the International Model

PAGE 6 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

BY DR NOBUTAKA MATSUMURA

OUR VISION The SALT Center

aspires to be the leading

international model

of success in higher

education for students

with learning and

attention challenges

Nobutaka Matsumura PhD is a professor of psychology at Kansai

University in Osaka Japan as well as an adjunct professor at the

Open University of Japan His research interests include the individual

needs of gifted learners He recently wrote an article about the SALT

Center in a bulletin for Kansai University entitled ldquoAcademic support for

students with developmental disabilities The SALT Centerrsquos services at

the University of Arizonardquo In this publication he highlights what can be

learned from the SALT Center regarding the support of students with

learning challenges at universities in Japan and around the world The

following is a synopsis of that article

In 2007 Japanese law governing education underwent a revision

Learning challenges such as Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit

Hyperactive Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder were formally

recognized as disabilities that require academic intervention However

while the concept of reasonable accommodations for students

with learning challenges is now supported by Japanese law the

implementation of these accommodations is not legally mandated

leaving students with no legal recourse if they do not receive the

support that they need

This lack of enforcement presents a problem for students as they

transition to college According to a 2012 national survey 65 of the

mainstream student population in Japanese elementary and middle

schools are struggling with learning challenges but only 260 of the

1200 colleges and universities in Japan have a support system in

place for students who learn differently Currently there are 1300

students with learning challenges receiving

academic support at Japanese universities

and that number is increasing every year

Additionally approximately 2700 students

without diagnoses receive some kind of

academic intervention Clearly support

for students with learning and attention

challenges at the college level is a necessity

and my research has lead me to the

following conclusion

I believe that the SALT Center is the international model for

comprehensive academic support for students with learning differences

The following practices set the SALT Center apart from other

post-secondary support centers on college campuses throughout

Dr Nobutaka Matsumura

10 Sectional Lightwell Studies

Existing Condition - Level 1 Proposal - Level 1

Expanded writers labfrom 4 workstationsto 9 workstations

New reception desk

New glazed entry

New restrooms

Variety of soft seating in SocialWelcome Area

Operable glazing to expand for events

New open exablemath science lab

Relocated expandedgroup room from second oor

Catering staging area

Relocated desks

New soft seating areas

02 First Floor Options [expanded lab spaces]

saltarizonaedu PAGE 7

In the United States students with learning and attention differences

are enrolling in college at a higher rate every year Sadly as many

as two-thirds of these students will not make it to graduation Those

who do usually have to transfer from school to school trying to find

the best fit for academic support

Fortunately this grim statistic does not hold water at the University of

Arizona - two out of three students who utilize SALT Center services

graduate from the University of Arizona and they do it without having

to transfer to another institution The SALT Center model drastically

reduces the drop-out rate for college students who struggle with

learning and attention challenges Long hailed as a national model

the SALT Center was recently recognized at the international level

cited as the leading program

for comprehensive academic

support for students with

learning differences in

the world

The SALT Centerrsquos vision is

simple yet ambitious ndash to help

students with learning and

attention challenges find their

place and their purpose The

journey of self-realization is a

daunting process for anyone but for students who learn differently

it often feels impossible Fortunately when it comes to helping

students match their major with their passion and preparing them

for post-collegiate success the SALT Center team is second to none

We are ambitious because we know the value of excellence and we

refuse to pay the price of complacency We are ready to continue

to make an impact but we cannot do it alone You can make a

difference with your support more students can find their place and

their purpose

It is therefore with great enthusiasm that we invite you to participate

in SALT Center Tomorrow a five-year $21 million campaign that will

build the future of the SALT Center We seek your support to ensure

that our recent accomplishments are not remembered simply as a

bright moment in our history but rather as the foundation for a SALT

Center with permanency of breadth and strength ndash a SALT Center

with the capacity to contribute by means of its scholarship and its

graduates not just to the nation but to the world

SALT CENTER TOMORROW

BY RUDY M MOLINA JR AND HILARY CUMMINS

JOIN THE DIRECTORrsquoS CIRCLEThe Directorrsquos Circle is a leadership group dedicated to

enhancing the mission and values of the department by providing

an annual consistent source of unrestricted funding to the

SALT Center Members include friends of our program parents of

current and former students professionals business

leaders and alumni To join please visit our website at

saltarizonaedualumni-donorsdirectors-circle

or contact Rudy Molina at rudymemailarizonaedu

SALT CENTER TOMORROW GOALS

The Gift of Innovation Growing Global Programs and Services The SALT Center General Fund Goal $7 Million

The Gift of Access Increasing Scholarship Funds for Students in Need The Eleanor Harner Scholarship Fund Goal $7 Million

The Gift of Space Creating an Optimal Learning Environment The SALT Center General Fund Goal $7 Million

Learning is impacted by

onersquos level of engagement

by their environment and

by their community

We strive to create

an optimal learning

environment that fosters

engagement and a sense

of communityPRIN

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CURRENTLY RAISED $21 MILLION OUT OF $21 MILLION

Join Our Capital Campaign to Build the Future of the SALT Center

Rendering of proposed expansion to the Patricia A Bartlett Building

home of the SALT Center by Gould Evans Architecture

E-SCAPE A New Twist on Technology in the CRL

BY ADAM DAVI AND MARY BETH FOSTER

PAGE 8 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

Our new workstations will include large open

spaces where students can use their own

technology collaboratively or independently

At the University of Arizona access to technology has never been

easier The SALT Center is continuously exploring new ways to

make use of technologies that may benefit students with learning

and attention challenges and you can find those technologies in

our Computer Resource Lab (CRL)

Based on the recommendation of TILT (Technology Integration

for Learning Task Force) a SALT Center committee dedicated to

evaluating educational technology and making recommendations

for optimizing its use we are excited to announce some big

changes in both the staffing and the layout of the CRL Key

contributors to TILT included staff members Mary Beth Foster

Adam Davi Joy Jerauld and Krisanne Ryther graduate assistant

Dorothy Hayden and students Evan Greer and Mimi Shocksnider

First and foremost we created a position dedicated to keeping the

SALT Center on the cutting edge of new technology Mary Beth

Foster is our first Educational Technology Coordinator and she

has assembled a team of student Technology Consultants to help

the CRL run more efficiently

As a former Learning Specialist Mary Beth is an excellent

resource for students SALT staff and faculty for innovations in

learning support and engagement

Her Technology Consultants include William Endicott Evan Greer

and Jeremy Jalnos Together they work to explore new initiatives

and provide support to students with assistive technology

software course tools and learning and organizational apps

As seniors at the UA who utilize SALT center services the

Technology Consultants have many strategies and tips to offer

students as well as a wealth of experience with programs

like Dragon Naturally Speaking and Kurzweil Consultants are

available in our 18-station computer lab for drop-in assistance

or individual appointments and they will also present workshop

demonstrations and pioneer the development of emerging

technology projects

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGYStudents who utilize SALT Center services have

access not only to tried-and-true assistive technology

hardware and software (such as Dragon Kurzweil

and Inspiration) they also get to experience emerging

technologies like tablets and mobile apps Our Computer

Resource Lab (CRL) houses the most cutting-edge

assistive technology available in order to enhance the

learning experience for our students

Computer Resource Lab

These new faces arenrsquot the only changes coming to

the CRL - because more and more students enter

college equipped with laptops and tablets we are

giving our Computer Resource Lab a makeover by

adding an E-scape Lounge which will serve as a study

area and ldquolearning sandboxrdquo The Lounge will soon be

furnished with comfortable seating and workstations

to accommodate students who bring their own

technology It will feature tablet seating moveable

furniture and a portable partition for those who want

to set their study

space apart from

distractions

Some other

exciting new

features of the

CRL will be

the addition of

iPads as well as

Windows 8 and

Android tablets

We want to give students an opportunity to discover

and explore educational apps with our Technology

Consultants across multiple platforms We are also

planning to install extended desktop stations which

will allow students to connect their laptops to large

monitors for group collaboration

Future improvements of the SALT Center will ensure

that our students have the most current and effective

tools for learning We are exploring other additions

such as Mediascape collaborative workstations

interactive white-boards table-top touch screens and

large LED displays We look forward to expanding the

use of educational technology in both the physical and

virtual landscape of the SALT Center

GOING GREEN SALT Center ONLINE APPLICATION

The SALT Center online application is now linked to the

University of Arizona online undergraduate application

Applying has never been easier simply complete the form

upload documentation of your learning challenge and

pay by credit card

Facilitating solutions

is a critical part of the

learning process

We explore solutions

with you as you confront

challenges

PRIN

CIPL

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saltarizonaedu PAGE 9

Mary Beth Foster Coordinator for Educational Technology

Evan Greer Technology Consultant

Jeremy Jalnos Technology Consultant

William Endicott Technology Consultant

The SALT Center helps hundreds of UA students overcome their

learning and attention difficulties in order to become successful

college graduates In recent years the quality of student

preparedness for college has become a growing concern around

the country To help alleviate this problem the SALT Center

launched a pre-college summer program for high

school students and graduates to help prepare them for

college the SALT way

Months of planning marketing and curriculum development

gave way to the inaugural session of the SALT Center

Pre-College Summer Program It was hosted at San Diego State

University ndash students and faculty stayed in residence

COLLEGE YOUrsquoVE GOT THIS SALT Center Launches Pre-College Summer Program

BY CAROLINE RAGANO

PAGE 10 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

halls utilized SDSU facilities for classes during the week and

explored San Diego on the weekends The class of 29 students

ranged from 16-19 years old and came from a variety of regions

across the United States

The Summer Program gave students a taste of college life in

a controlled environment To accomplish this faculty chose to

implement a balance of learning skill-building and fun in their

curriculum designs Students also had time to set and reflect on

their goals and discover their unique motivations for learning

In order to mimic the college experience students took a

full course load throughout the week and participated in

extra-curricular clubs such as guitar sports and digital

photography Faculty and students connected outside of the

classroom during tutoring sessions and meetings with their

Learning Specialists just as they would at the SALT Center at the

University of Arizona The Learning Specialists helped students

with organizational and study skills time management and other

ldquoDuring the Summer Program I learned the important skill of

balancing a super-busy college schedule so that I can get my work

done and still have time to go out and have fun This program has

really given me an edge over students who didnrsquot attend because I

understand how to balance my time and I got a taste of dorm liferdquo

ndash David Summer Program Participant

ldquoWhen need arises we step forward and fill the void that

some did not even know existedrdquo

ndash Dr Eleanor Harner Founder of the SALT Center

Go Out on the Town

Make New Friends

Individuals have the potential to grow

in ways they never thought possible

and to exceed their own expectations

We challenge you to aspire to the

highest possible level of achievement

PRIN

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To apply for Summer Program 2014 visit our website at saltarizonaedupre-college

The application will be posted this fall

saltarizonaedu PAGE 11

executive functions that are important in college Tutoring gave

students the extra help they needed to succeed academically

Students learned a lot about themselves but the Summer

Program presented a learning curve for their families as well

For many this was the first time that their student had traveled

alone or stayed away from home for an extended period of

time Moreover it was the first time their student would have

to advocate for themselves without a family member present

Despite these challenges families told us that they were so

grateful for the Summer Program because it helped them

learn how to better support their students as they transition

into college

ldquoThe Summer Program has taught me so much about myself

and that I can do things that I thought I couldnrsquotrdquo

ndash Rena Summer Program Participant

ldquoI learned that shersquos eager for more social interaction with peers

specifically with peers who have something in common with her

I learned that she may need to be reminded that she will have

resources available in college that she can utilize and I learned to

think more carefully about what to look for in a universityrdquo

ndash Parent of Summer Program Participant

ldquoThe Summer Program was a great way to experience

what college is like before attendinghellip I hope that SALT

continues this program in the futurerdquo

ndash Peter Summer Program Participant

NEED A COACH ADHDLife Coaching is a partnership that

increases self-awareness and encourages goal-directed

behaviors for students with learning challenges in order to

maximize their personal potential The SALT Center offers

stand-alone coaching services for pre-college and college

students throughout the world For more information

please contact Rudy Molina at rudymemailarizonaedu

Hang with your RA

Participate in Extra-Curricular Clubs

Take College-Level Courses

With the success of our first SALT Center Pre-College Summer

Program we look forward to making it a permanent fixture of

our services and support

PAGE 12 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONAreg

BY JENNIFER HANSEN

Perseverance is defined as steadfastness in achieving success

despite difficulty or delay At the SALT Center this trait can be

found in our students who work hard to achieve success in

their studies as well as in our dedicated tutoring staff who

strive to help students reach their academic potential

Perhaps no one better exemplifies this trait than Alexander

Offord a SALT Center tutor and UA graduate

Alexander began his career at the University of Arizona as an

Electrical Engineering major but soon realized that it wasnrsquot for

him Unfortunately as his priorities moved farther away from

his studies his grades suffered and he eventually dropped

out of school

The next nine years proved difficult Alexander bounced

between odd jobs such as the graveyard shift in a print shop

warehouse work and even a cigar shop His life was rarely

stable and for a brief

period he was homeless

ldquoMy belongings were in

a storage shed I had

nowhere to liverdquo he recalls

Through perseverance and

determination Alexander

overcame these hardships

and ultimately returned to

the University of Arizona

to continue his academic journey This time Alexander chose

an area of study for which he had passion As a child he read

The Hitchhikerrsquos Guide to the Galaxy which piqued his interest in

philosophy but it was a general philosophy course that really

PERSEVERANCE

pushed him toward a Philosophy major He added sociology

as a second major to round out his interest in social and

behavioral sciences ldquoSocial theory draws a great deal from

philosophical theoryrdquo he says

Alexanderrsquos passion was met with immense success He

had the opportunity to work as a preceptor in the philosophy

department and while there discovered his talent for helping

others When a position for a Philosophy Tutor at the SALT

Center became available both an instructor and a teaching

assistant recommended that Alexander apply He got the

position and quickly progressed through each level of tutor

certification He is now a Master Tutor and a Tutor Lead for the

Writerrsquos Lab

His dedication to each student is truly remarkable Alexander

knows the importance of building relationships with students

and always underscores the value of asking questions ldquoThe

easiest most straight forward approach to any problem

is ndash just ask Donrsquot be afraid to ask questionsrdquo Alexander is

a great resource ndash students know they can go to him for a

confidence boost or a little push when they need it It is often

this relationship that helps students gain the motivation they

need to persevere

Alexander graduated in May of 2013 with Bachelor of Science

Degrees in both Philosophy and Sociology He is the recipient of

the Kathryn Anne Governal Perseverance Award conferred by

the UA Philosophy Department in recognition of distinguished

achievement by a student in overcoming personal economic or

physical obstacles in completing a degree at the UA We are so

proud that Alexander is a part of our SALT Center team and we

wish him the best of luck in all of his future endeavors

Individuals become great

by choice not by chance

We can assist you in

becoming great when you

are ready to be great

PRIN

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Alexander Offord SALT Center Tutor

485 students

8459hours

Subject Specific Tutoring

527total students 12468total hours

148 students

139 students

1395hours 534hours

Drop-in By Appointment

Math amp Science Lab

215 students

167 students

1221hours

659hours

Drop-in By Appointment

Writerrsquos Lab

By Appointment

saltarizonaedu PAGE 13

Tutoring is a staple of SALT Center support Our 95 tutors many of whom are UA students specialize in a variety of subjects and are required to meet rigorous training standards Last year our tutoring team served approximately 527 students who utilized over 12468 hours of SALT Center Tutoring

TUTOR CERTIFICATIONRegular Tutor 15 hours of training

+ 25 hours of tutoring

Advanced Tutor 9 additional hours training

+ 75 additional hours of tutoring

Master Tutor 265 additional hours training

+ 175 additional hours of tutoring

In addition to serving students Master Tutors facilitate

tutor trainings for their peers The SALT Center currently

has 5 Master Tutors

Students can make appointments for one-on-one

tutoring sessions if they need help in a particular course

Students can utilize the Writerrsquos Lab or

the Math amp Science Lab for broader help

in these subject areas by dropping in or

scheduling an appointment

On behalf of the SALT Center Staff and the students we serve we would like to thank our talented and professional tutoring team for their hard work and dedication

SCHOLARSHIP How Generous Giving Promotes Student Success

PAGE 14 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

Catherine Caitlin and Bryce received SALT Center

scholarships to help pay for their fees I sat down with them to

learn more about how utilizing SALT Center services made a

difference for them during their first year of college

BY LAURA KERRY-HENKEL

Catherine Laura Bryce and CaitlinSTUDENT PROFILESCatherine ButlerHometown Tempe AZMajor Pre-Family StudiesCumulative freshman GPA 3143Campus Activities Delta Delta Delta Secretary SALT Ambassador

Caitlin PetitiHometown Millbrae CAMajor Pre-EducationCumulative freshman GPA 3743Campus Activities Future Teachers Club

Bryce SchulerHometown Prescott AZMajor Pre-BusinessCumulative freshman GPA 40Campus Activities Enactus enactusorgwho-we-areour-story

The SALT Center offers a range of need-based

scholarship awards to help compensate for the fees

associated with participating in the program Over

50 students receive scholarship funds every year

To learn more about the scholarships we offer or to

contribute to the Eleanor Harner Scholarship Fund

please visit our website saltarizonaedu

How did the SALT Center support you during your first year

of college

CATHERINE After I had finished my math credits I assumed I would

no longer need SALT Center tutoring However I quickly learned I

could benefit from tutoring in other classes such as Psychology

English and even Oceanography Without tutoring I believe that I

would not be enjoying the success that I achieved my freshman year

CAITLIN The SALT Center was my home away from home I used

tutoring and the Writerrsquos Lab and the weekly appointments were

amazing Without the SALT Center I would not have achieved the

grades I did this past year When I was homesick and wanted to give

up my Learning Specialist would encourage me - they helped me

survive the year

What are your thoughts on receiving a SALT Center Scholarship

CATHERINE I feel so honored to receive the SALT Center scholarship

SALT Center services are invaluable to me and this scholarship will

enable me to continue to use them in the coming year

CAITLIN My scholarship helped me afford SALT Center fees which

helped me to achieve in school I love the SALT Center and the fact

that they offer scholarships because they want to help as many

students as possible

BRYCE Itrsquos great I am very grateful for the additional support that

helps keep the SALT Center a cost-effective asset to my education

What advice would you give to students with learning challenges

who will be starting their freshman year in the fall

CATHERINE The main piece of advice that I would give to incoming

freshmen is to make sure to use all resources available to them

I found success by creating standing tutoring appointments for my

most challenging classes and visiting or emailing professors often to

stay in contact with them regarding assignments and grades

BRYCE For certain classes reading all of the assigned readings isnrsquot

necessary to achieve a great grade in the class Because students with

learning disabilities often have difficulty reading quickly itrsquos best to

prioritize the reading that is most important and to focus on that And

ride a bike It saves a lot of time

What are your goals after college

CATHERINE After I receive my degree I want to work as a Child Life

Specialist so that I can help children understand their hospitalization

and make their procedures and tests a little less scary and painful

In the future I plan to earn a Masterrsquos degree in the field of child

development

CAITLIN My goal is to follow in the footsteps of my mom and become

a Special Education teacher

BRYCE If my career interests stay the same I plan to start a business

after college or join a start-up so that I utilize the Business and

Entrepreneurship education that Irsquom working on right now at the UA

IN APPRECIATIONDr Scott W AlpertMr Eric H AnixterMr and Mrs Michael ArmstrongMr and Mrs Ian N ArnofMrs Wendy AsarchDr Scott and Mrs Hollis AshtonMs Aynah V AskanasMr Kwang H BaekMr Patrick J BanahanMr Tony BanegasMr Brian H BarnettMr and Mrs Bruce R BartlettMr Eric BassMr and Mrs Jeffrey A BensonMrs Lauren E Benson

Mr and Mrs Saul BerkowitzMr Scot BerlinskiDr Alan Blaustein and Ms Anna ReynerMs Bari M BlockMr and Mrs William BluechelMr and Ms Irwin B BornsteinMr and Mrs Robert A Bowlsby IIMr and Mrs William D BoydMrs Marilyn K BraunMr Seth BregerMr and Mrs Scott L BreiningerMr Frederick S BrownMr and Mrs James S BrownDr Amber B BullerMr and Mrs Gabriel M BustamanteMr Richard CalvertMr Robert Carasik and Ms Mary DryovageMr Daniel S CarneyMs Veta CarneyMr and Mrs Paul CasascoMr Larry CassMs Meg H ClarkMs Laura M CohenMr Mike ColarikMr and Mrs David D ConeMr Walter R Cook and Ms Elisa A KapellDr and Mrs Thomas J CottleMrs Kristin B CousinsMs Kathleen CresciM Holly CromerMrs Bonnie D CunninghamDr Joseph N Cunningham JrMr Ed CurtisMr Robert DanzigerMrs Janet S DavisMr and Mrs Wayne E DawsonMr Aymon DeMauroMr Sean M Dixon and Mrs Theresa Dolan-DixonMr Harold C Dorenbecher and Ms Mary HeissMr and Ms Harry R Drackett IVMr and Mrs Anthony DrypolcherMr and Mrs Gerald J DusbabekMr and Mrs Andrew N ErnstMr and Ms Richard K EvanoMr and Mrs Paul D FenskeMr Stephen FerrisDr Donald W FerrisMr and Mrs Ivan J FieldMr and Ms John D FieroMr Leonard J Figueroa and

Mrs Lee D Mendel-Figueroa

Mr and Mrs Marvy A FingerMs Janet FishmanDr Maria S FloroMr and Mrs Craig L FordyceMr and Ms Jonathan FoxMr and Mrs Bruce FrazinMrs Deborah GabrielMs Brittany M GabrielMr and Mrs Julius W GerickeMr Juan R GodoyMr Sanford L GoldeenDr Cynthia H and Dr Gary N GoralnikMrs Pamela GradyMs Melanie R GreenbergMr Todd M GreenbergMr and Mrs Peter GreenthalMs Lindsey J GriffinMs Elana A GrossmanMs Jennifer S GrunfeldMr and Mrs John M Haas JrMr Tom HealyMr and Mrs Daniel HershMr Rodney HersonDr and Mrs Marshall I HertzMrs Catherine HollanderMr and Mrs Richard J HolzerMr Louis J HorvathMr Douglas HoskingMr Jon IhaMr Jeffrey IraMr and Mrs Stuart L JacobsonMr Gregory JarrinDr and Mrs Gregory M JohnMr and Mrs Timothy JohnsonMrs Anna Lissa JohnsonMs Jill M JonesMs Mary Tara JoyceMs Diane JulinMr and Mrs Eric KahnMr and Mrs Michael J KaisermanMs Elizabeth A KaplanMr and Mrs Peter KastMrs Karen KatzMrs Ann Z KerrMs Sharon E KinneyMrs Merle KlebanoffMr Joshua T KlebanoffMr and Ms Dave KlineMr John KlingeMr and Mrs John LarsonMs Jennifer LehrMr James LewisMr and Mrs Thomas R LincolnMr and Mrs Gary J LindonMs Beverli LinnDr and Mrs David LustbaderMr and Ms Tom MarantetteDr and Mrs Edward T Marshall JrMr Mark P MarstersMr David MathewsMrs Joan McDonaldDr Russell R McDonaldMr and Mrs Donald A McGovern JrMr and Mrs Peter McRoskeyMr Walter G and Rev Virginia P MenezesMs Lee Anne MitchelMs Gennie MolinaMr and Mrs Rudy M Molina JrDr and Mrs Jaime D MoriguchiMr Jack MyersMr and Mrs David E MysonaMr Jeffrey S NewbergDr and Mrs Frederic NicolaMr and Mrs Richard NorenMr Michael C OrsquoConnor JrMr Do Bong Park and Mrs Jung Ja OhM Karen PavoneMr and Mrs Ephraim PeakMr Michael S PearlsteinMs Georgene E PetriMrs Mary PleeterMr Jeffrey B PlevanMr John Polachek and

Mrs Janet Trompeter-PolachekMs Lauren Post-GrossmanMr and Mrs Michael Powell

Mr and Mrs Joseph Power JrDr and Mrs Daniel PowersMs Letitia L PrattMs Harriet PrennerMr and Mrs Kenneth M PressbergMs Amy A F PriceMrs Hallie L PrinceMs Debra M PuccioMr David Raskin and Dr Michele ScheinerMr and Mrs Howard E ReichMrs Nancy RichgelsDr Martha RichmondMrs Prudence RieflinMr Mark F RosenbaumMr and Mrs Arthur RosenbloomMr and Mrs Jake RosenzweigMr David A RowneyMr Stephen RyanMrs Paula SalingMs Robin D SchaefMr and Mrs Bart J SchenoneMr and Mrs Martin SchneidermanMr Steven G SeleznowMs Shelley SeloverMr Ondre H SeltzerMr and Mrs Gardner B SemetMr and Mrs Daniel H ShoosterMr and Ms Scott R SilbersteinMr and Dr Alan T SilvermanMr and Mrs Alan A SilvestriMr Michael J SiverDr Steven J SlackDr and Mrs Steven M SomersMr Steven SteinbergMrs Mary SteinerMr and Mrs Gerald H StoolMr and Mrs Todd A StreetMr and Mrs Robert M SuttonMs Jacqueline TaylorDr Stephen P Taylor

Ms Guadalupe A ThompsonMr Michael T TomaszMs Barbara J TuckerMs Fredericka T VeikleyMrs Michelle M VentozaMrs Dorthea Vis MorescoMr and Mrs Thomas J VozzoDr and Mrs Anthony F VuturoMr and Mrs Steven Scott WaldMr Michael R WaltonMr Marc WeinsteinMr and Ms John WeiselMs Vanna M WhiteMr and Mrs Thomas C White IIIMs Julie K WilliamsonDaniel and Jill WohlfarthDr and Mrs Samuel F WolfsonMrs Karen A WrightMrs Sylvia S YoungMrs Mindy ZornbergMr and Ms Leland D ZulchMs Lisa ZusmanMr and Mrs Thomas C White III DAF Jewish Endowment Foundation Honeywell International Charity Matching Bruce and Patricia Bartlett Foundation Omega Scientific Inc The Braun Family Foundation Microsoft ndash Matching Gifts and Giving Campaign Aluminum Recycling Technology Inc Brad Lemons Foundation Marvy Finger Family Foundation Nudy Foundation DAF Shell Oil Co Foundation ndash Matching Gifts Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund California Community Foundation Fidelity Investments Benjos LLC M Klebanoff Foundation

The SALT Center gratefully acknowledges the

generous contribution of the following friends from

July 2012 through June 2013 We are fortunate

to receive these expressions of respect and

appreciation for our program and will use these gifts

in support of both programming and scholarships

Larissa Ravago and Micheal Amlin Scholarship Recipients and Student Ambassadors

All individuals can learn

when given the opportunity

We cheer for you when

you succeed and prompt

you when it is time to

self-regulate

PRIN

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STUDENT AMBASSADORS The SALT Center Ambassador Program includes a diverse

group of current UA students who utilize SALT Center services

Ambassadors answer questions posed by prospective families

and students and share their own experiences as new students

to the University of Arizona and the SALT Center

saltarizonaedu PAGE 15

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LEARNING TECHNIQUES CENTER

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Page 4: SALT Journal 2013

It brings me great pleasure to introduce myself as director of

the SALT Center I would like to thank our students families

professionals and friends for their support and dedication

to our Mission

While our team is extremely proud of our past we are looking

forward to the future This year we are excited to partner with you

to grow our international presence We recently had the privilege

of being recognized as the international model for comprehensive

academic support for students with learning and attention

challenges we are pleased and humbled by this distinction

Our future success depends on a few key factors commitment to

our core principles ongoing support from friends of the program

and diligent effort by

our staff

As we continue to lead I

am confident the SALT

Center will be well-

positioned to support a diverse generation of students with a

complex range of strengths needs and challenges all of whom

have the desire and aptitude to earn a college degree

Our goal for each student is that they would

1 Achieve their highest academic standard of excellence

2 Socially represent themselves in the best light possible

3 Fully engage in the UA and SALT Center communities

WELCOMEFROM THE DIRECTOR

PAGE 4 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

BY RUDY M MOLINA JR

OUR MISSION

The SALT Center inspires students with learning and

attention challenges to succeed in higher education

Through the provision of comprehensive academic support

services the SALT Center encourages student engagement

self-awareness and growth

Want to learn how you can get involved

See the article on Page 7 that outlines our

SALT Center Tomorrow campaign

OUR FUTURE IS AMBITIOUShellip

OUR MISSION REMAINS CONSTANTDr Dianne Quinn Former Director of the SALT Center

ldquo ldquo

To help students accomplish these goals the SALT Center

team will abide by the guiding principles that have made

our program the global standard-bearer I hope you find this

publication enlightening and that it provides you with a greater

understanding of how we put our philosophy into practice

Join us as we strive to reach new heights in support of

students who learn differently we invite you to be a part of

our bright future

Warmest regards

Rudy M Molina Jr

Certified Learning Center Professional - Level 3

Director

Rudy M Molina Jr SALT Center Director

WELCOMEFROM THE DIRECTOR

saltarizonaedu PAGE 5

PRINCIPLES amp PROMISEThe principles that guide our promise to you

Taking a cue from Jim Collinsrsquo bestseller Good to Great the

SALT Center staff came together and identified 11 principles

that guide our practice We then articulated a promise for each

principle stating our commitment to the students we serve We

promise to use the following principles to guide our programs

our services and our interactions as we strive to support every

student at the SALT Center

PRINCIPLE 1 Every individual lies on a spectrum of neurological

diversity physical ability and human experience which

grows and changes over time

We will meet you wherever you are on that spectrum and

use your current skills and self-awareness to help you

develop as a learner

PRINCIPLE 2 Individuals become great by choice not by chance

We can assist you in becoming great when you are ready

to be great

PRINCIPLE 3 All individuals can learn when given

the opportunity

We cheer for you when you succeed and prompt you when

it is time to self-regulate

PRINCIPLE 4 Individuals have the potential to grow in ways they

never thought possible and to exceed their own expectations

We challenge you to aspire to the highest possible level

of achievement

PRINCIPLE 5 Each individual has a valuable and unique life-story

We understand the importance of taking the time to listen

to and respect your story

PRINCIPLE 6 Learning is the

act or process of acquiring

new knowledge or skills

We guide you as you discover new ideas integrate new

concepts and practice new routines in order to learn

new things

PRINCIPLE 7 The learning process is an interactive partnership

that is driven by the individual

We partner with you to accomplish your goals

PRINCIPLE 8 Facilitating solutions is a critical part of the

learning process

We explore solutions with you as you confront challenges

PRINCIPLE 9 Encouragement inspires people to achieve

their potential

We will always encourage you

PRINCIPLE 10 Learning is impacted by onersquos level of

engagement by their environment and by their community

We strive to create an optimal learning environment that

fosters engagement and a sense of community

PRINCIPLE 11 Each individual is responsible for their own

thoughts and behaviors

We help you hold yourself accountable for your behaviors

responses and expectations

To see our Principles amp

Promise in action look for

numbered lsquoPrinciple Tagsrsquo

throughout this edition of

the SALT Journal

PRIN

CIPL

ES

Existing Condition - Level 1 Proposal - Level 1

Expanded writers labfrom 4 workstationsto 9 workstations

New reception desk

New glazed entry

New restrooms

Variety of soft seating in SocialWelcome Area

Operable glazing to expand for events

New open exablemath science lab

Relocated expandedgroup room from second oor

Catering staging area

Relocated desks

New soft seating areas

02 First Floor Options [expanded lab spaces]

the world and it is these characteristics

that should be reproduced if others are to

achieve similar success

1 Supporting Students without

Diagnosis ndash Because support is tailored

to meet the needs of each student

diagnosis should not be conditional

Moreover because the program is

fee-based students without diagnoses

who appeal for support should be

granted access

2 Training Staff on Cognitive Individuality ndash I refer to the various

cognitive traits possessed by each person as ldquocognitive individualityrdquo

Based on the concept of Multiple Intelligences cognitive individuality

creates a profile of a personrsquos strengths and challenges It is important

to grow the expertise of the staff and tutors by refining the methods of

their training in the concept of cognitive individuality

3 Facilitating the Transition from High School to College ndash

Partnerships between high schools and universities ensure the

smooth transition to college for students with learning challenges

Universities need to inform high school students and their families of

the various support structures that they offer Similarly high schools

should support strategic learning that maximizes each studentrsquos

strengths encouraging the pursuit of a college degree for all students

with learning challenges

4 Offering Fee-Based Academic Support Services ndash The

fee-based model is important because it is self-sustaining It affords

the organization the flexibility it needs to stay relevant effective

and innovative because it is not reliant on federal funds controlled

by the university

5 Creating an Active Development Agenda ndash Due to the nature

of the fee-based model it is important to establish a well-endowed

scholarship fund for students who cannot afford support services

Access to higher education is a global imperative particularly for

those with learning challenges

It is clear that the SALT Center has successfully accumulated strong

pioneer know-how in the effective support of students with learning

challenges At Kansai University I will work to implement academic

support services for students with learning and attention challenges

I plan to spread the word about this remarkable program and to

collaborate with researchers at several institutions to investigate

the application of its practices in Japan and across the globe

GOING GLOBALSALT Center Recognized as the International Model

PAGE 6 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

BY DR NOBUTAKA MATSUMURA

OUR VISION The SALT Center

aspires to be the leading

international model

of success in higher

education for students

with learning and

attention challenges

Nobutaka Matsumura PhD is a professor of psychology at Kansai

University in Osaka Japan as well as an adjunct professor at the

Open University of Japan His research interests include the individual

needs of gifted learners He recently wrote an article about the SALT

Center in a bulletin for Kansai University entitled ldquoAcademic support for

students with developmental disabilities The SALT Centerrsquos services at

the University of Arizonardquo In this publication he highlights what can be

learned from the SALT Center regarding the support of students with

learning challenges at universities in Japan and around the world The

following is a synopsis of that article

In 2007 Japanese law governing education underwent a revision

Learning challenges such as Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit

Hyperactive Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder were formally

recognized as disabilities that require academic intervention However

while the concept of reasonable accommodations for students

with learning challenges is now supported by Japanese law the

implementation of these accommodations is not legally mandated

leaving students with no legal recourse if they do not receive the

support that they need

This lack of enforcement presents a problem for students as they

transition to college According to a 2012 national survey 65 of the

mainstream student population in Japanese elementary and middle

schools are struggling with learning challenges but only 260 of the

1200 colleges and universities in Japan have a support system in

place for students who learn differently Currently there are 1300

students with learning challenges receiving

academic support at Japanese universities

and that number is increasing every year

Additionally approximately 2700 students

without diagnoses receive some kind of

academic intervention Clearly support

for students with learning and attention

challenges at the college level is a necessity

and my research has lead me to the

following conclusion

I believe that the SALT Center is the international model for

comprehensive academic support for students with learning differences

The following practices set the SALT Center apart from other

post-secondary support centers on college campuses throughout

Dr Nobutaka Matsumura

10 Sectional Lightwell Studies

Existing Condition - Level 1 Proposal - Level 1

Expanded writers labfrom 4 workstationsto 9 workstations

New reception desk

New glazed entry

New restrooms

Variety of soft seating in SocialWelcome Area

Operable glazing to expand for events

New open exablemath science lab

Relocated expandedgroup room from second oor

Catering staging area

Relocated desks

New soft seating areas

02 First Floor Options [expanded lab spaces]

saltarizonaedu PAGE 7

In the United States students with learning and attention differences

are enrolling in college at a higher rate every year Sadly as many

as two-thirds of these students will not make it to graduation Those

who do usually have to transfer from school to school trying to find

the best fit for academic support

Fortunately this grim statistic does not hold water at the University of

Arizona - two out of three students who utilize SALT Center services

graduate from the University of Arizona and they do it without having

to transfer to another institution The SALT Center model drastically

reduces the drop-out rate for college students who struggle with

learning and attention challenges Long hailed as a national model

the SALT Center was recently recognized at the international level

cited as the leading program

for comprehensive academic

support for students with

learning differences in

the world

The SALT Centerrsquos vision is

simple yet ambitious ndash to help

students with learning and

attention challenges find their

place and their purpose The

journey of self-realization is a

daunting process for anyone but for students who learn differently

it often feels impossible Fortunately when it comes to helping

students match their major with their passion and preparing them

for post-collegiate success the SALT Center team is second to none

We are ambitious because we know the value of excellence and we

refuse to pay the price of complacency We are ready to continue

to make an impact but we cannot do it alone You can make a

difference with your support more students can find their place and

their purpose

It is therefore with great enthusiasm that we invite you to participate

in SALT Center Tomorrow a five-year $21 million campaign that will

build the future of the SALT Center We seek your support to ensure

that our recent accomplishments are not remembered simply as a

bright moment in our history but rather as the foundation for a SALT

Center with permanency of breadth and strength ndash a SALT Center

with the capacity to contribute by means of its scholarship and its

graduates not just to the nation but to the world

SALT CENTER TOMORROW

BY RUDY M MOLINA JR AND HILARY CUMMINS

JOIN THE DIRECTORrsquoS CIRCLEThe Directorrsquos Circle is a leadership group dedicated to

enhancing the mission and values of the department by providing

an annual consistent source of unrestricted funding to the

SALT Center Members include friends of our program parents of

current and former students professionals business

leaders and alumni To join please visit our website at

saltarizonaedualumni-donorsdirectors-circle

or contact Rudy Molina at rudymemailarizonaedu

SALT CENTER TOMORROW GOALS

The Gift of Innovation Growing Global Programs and Services The SALT Center General Fund Goal $7 Million

The Gift of Access Increasing Scholarship Funds for Students in Need The Eleanor Harner Scholarship Fund Goal $7 Million

The Gift of Space Creating an Optimal Learning Environment The SALT Center General Fund Goal $7 Million

Learning is impacted by

onersquos level of engagement

by their environment and

by their community

We strive to create

an optimal learning

environment that fosters

engagement and a sense

of communityPRIN

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CURRENTLY RAISED $21 MILLION OUT OF $21 MILLION

Join Our Capital Campaign to Build the Future of the SALT Center

Rendering of proposed expansion to the Patricia A Bartlett Building

home of the SALT Center by Gould Evans Architecture

E-SCAPE A New Twist on Technology in the CRL

BY ADAM DAVI AND MARY BETH FOSTER

PAGE 8 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

Our new workstations will include large open

spaces where students can use their own

technology collaboratively or independently

At the University of Arizona access to technology has never been

easier The SALT Center is continuously exploring new ways to

make use of technologies that may benefit students with learning

and attention challenges and you can find those technologies in

our Computer Resource Lab (CRL)

Based on the recommendation of TILT (Technology Integration

for Learning Task Force) a SALT Center committee dedicated to

evaluating educational technology and making recommendations

for optimizing its use we are excited to announce some big

changes in both the staffing and the layout of the CRL Key

contributors to TILT included staff members Mary Beth Foster

Adam Davi Joy Jerauld and Krisanne Ryther graduate assistant

Dorothy Hayden and students Evan Greer and Mimi Shocksnider

First and foremost we created a position dedicated to keeping the

SALT Center on the cutting edge of new technology Mary Beth

Foster is our first Educational Technology Coordinator and she

has assembled a team of student Technology Consultants to help

the CRL run more efficiently

As a former Learning Specialist Mary Beth is an excellent

resource for students SALT staff and faculty for innovations in

learning support and engagement

Her Technology Consultants include William Endicott Evan Greer

and Jeremy Jalnos Together they work to explore new initiatives

and provide support to students with assistive technology

software course tools and learning and organizational apps

As seniors at the UA who utilize SALT center services the

Technology Consultants have many strategies and tips to offer

students as well as a wealth of experience with programs

like Dragon Naturally Speaking and Kurzweil Consultants are

available in our 18-station computer lab for drop-in assistance

or individual appointments and they will also present workshop

demonstrations and pioneer the development of emerging

technology projects

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGYStudents who utilize SALT Center services have

access not only to tried-and-true assistive technology

hardware and software (such as Dragon Kurzweil

and Inspiration) they also get to experience emerging

technologies like tablets and mobile apps Our Computer

Resource Lab (CRL) houses the most cutting-edge

assistive technology available in order to enhance the

learning experience for our students

Computer Resource Lab

These new faces arenrsquot the only changes coming to

the CRL - because more and more students enter

college equipped with laptops and tablets we are

giving our Computer Resource Lab a makeover by

adding an E-scape Lounge which will serve as a study

area and ldquolearning sandboxrdquo The Lounge will soon be

furnished with comfortable seating and workstations

to accommodate students who bring their own

technology It will feature tablet seating moveable

furniture and a portable partition for those who want

to set their study

space apart from

distractions

Some other

exciting new

features of the

CRL will be

the addition of

iPads as well as

Windows 8 and

Android tablets

We want to give students an opportunity to discover

and explore educational apps with our Technology

Consultants across multiple platforms We are also

planning to install extended desktop stations which

will allow students to connect their laptops to large

monitors for group collaboration

Future improvements of the SALT Center will ensure

that our students have the most current and effective

tools for learning We are exploring other additions

such as Mediascape collaborative workstations

interactive white-boards table-top touch screens and

large LED displays We look forward to expanding the

use of educational technology in both the physical and

virtual landscape of the SALT Center

GOING GREEN SALT Center ONLINE APPLICATION

The SALT Center online application is now linked to the

University of Arizona online undergraduate application

Applying has never been easier simply complete the form

upload documentation of your learning challenge and

pay by credit card

Facilitating solutions

is a critical part of the

learning process

We explore solutions

with you as you confront

challenges

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saltarizonaedu PAGE 9

Mary Beth Foster Coordinator for Educational Technology

Evan Greer Technology Consultant

Jeremy Jalnos Technology Consultant

William Endicott Technology Consultant

The SALT Center helps hundreds of UA students overcome their

learning and attention difficulties in order to become successful

college graduates In recent years the quality of student

preparedness for college has become a growing concern around

the country To help alleviate this problem the SALT Center

launched a pre-college summer program for high

school students and graduates to help prepare them for

college the SALT way

Months of planning marketing and curriculum development

gave way to the inaugural session of the SALT Center

Pre-College Summer Program It was hosted at San Diego State

University ndash students and faculty stayed in residence

COLLEGE YOUrsquoVE GOT THIS SALT Center Launches Pre-College Summer Program

BY CAROLINE RAGANO

PAGE 10 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

halls utilized SDSU facilities for classes during the week and

explored San Diego on the weekends The class of 29 students

ranged from 16-19 years old and came from a variety of regions

across the United States

The Summer Program gave students a taste of college life in

a controlled environment To accomplish this faculty chose to

implement a balance of learning skill-building and fun in their

curriculum designs Students also had time to set and reflect on

their goals and discover their unique motivations for learning

In order to mimic the college experience students took a

full course load throughout the week and participated in

extra-curricular clubs such as guitar sports and digital

photography Faculty and students connected outside of the

classroom during tutoring sessions and meetings with their

Learning Specialists just as they would at the SALT Center at the

University of Arizona The Learning Specialists helped students

with organizational and study skills time management and other

ldquoDuring the Summer Program I learned the important skill of

balancing a super-busy college schedule so that I can get my work

done and still have time to go out and have fun This program has

really given me an edge over students who didnrsquot attend because I

understand how to balance my time and I got a taste of dorm liferdquo

ndash David Summer Program Participant

ldquoWhen need arises we step forward and fill the void that

some did not even know existedrdquo

ndash Dr Eleanor Harner Founder of the SALT Center

Go Out on the Town

Make New Friends

Individuals have the potential to grow

in ways they never thought possible

and to exceed their own expectations

We challenge you to aspire to the

highest possible level of achievement

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To apply for Summer Program 2014 visit our website at saltarizonaedupre-college

The application will be posted this fall

saltarizonaedu PAGE 11

executive functions that are important in college Tutoring gave

students the extra help they needed to succeed academically

Students learned a lot about themselves but the Summer

Program presented a learning curve for their families as well

For many this was the first time that their student had traveled

alone or stayed away from home for an extended period of

time Moreover it was the first time their student would have

to advocate for themselves without a family member present

Despite these challenges families told us that they were so

grateful for the Summer Program because it helped them

learn how to better support their students as they transition

into college

ldquoThe Summer Program has taught me so much about myself

and that I can do things that I thought I couldnrsquotrdquo

ndash Rena Summer Program Participant

ldquoI learned that shersquos eager for more social interaction with peers

specifically with peers who have something in common with her

I learned that she may need to be reminded that she will have

resources available in college that she can utilize and I learned to

think more carefully about what to look for in a universityrdquo

ndash Parent of Summer Program Participant

ldquoThe Summer Program was a great way to experience

what college is like before attendinghellip I hope that SALT

continues this program in the futurerdquo

ndash Peter Summer Program Participant

NEED A COACH ADHDLife Coaching is a partnership that

increases self-awareness and encourages goal-directed

behaviors for students with learning challenges in order to

maximize their personal potential The SALT Center offers

stand-alone coaching services for pre-college and college

students throughout the world For more information

please contact Rudy Molina at rudymemailarizonaedu

Hang with your RA

Participate in Extra-Curricular Clubs

Take College-Level Courses

With the success of our first SALT Center Pre-College Summer

Program we look forward to making it a permanent fixture of

our services and support

PAGE 12 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONAreg

BY JENNIFER HANSEN

Perseverance is defined as steadfastness in achieving success

despite difficulty or delay At the SALT Center this trait can be

found in our students who work hard to achieve success in

their studies as well as in our dedicated tutoring staff who

strive to help students reach their academic potential

Perhaps no one better exemplifies this trait than Alexander

Offord a SALT Center tutor and UA graduate

Alexander began his career at the University of Arizona as an

Electrical Engineering major but soon realized that it wasnrsquot for

him Unfortunately as his priorities moved farther away from

his studies his grades suffered and he eventually dropped

out of school

The next nine years proved difficult Alexander bounced

between odd jobs such as the graveyard shift in a print shop

warehouse work and even a cigar shop His life was rarely

stable and for a brief

period he was homeless

ldquoMy belongings were in

a storage shed I had

nowhere to liverdquo he recalls

Through perseverance and

determination Alexander

overcame these hardships

and ultimately returned to

the University of Arizona

to continue his academic journey This time Alexander chose

an area of study for which he had passion As a child he read

The Hitchhikerrsquos Guide to the Galaxy which piqued his interest in

philosophy but it was a general philosophy course that really

PERSEVERANCE

pushed him toward a Philosophy major He added sociology

as a second major to round out his interest in social and

behavioral sciences ldquoSocial theory draws a great deal from

philosophical theoryrdquo he says

Alexanderrsquos passion was met with immense success He

had the opportunity to work as a preceptor in the philosophy

department and while there discovered his talent for helping

others When a position for a Philosophy Tutor at the SALT

Center became available both an instructor and a teaching

assistant recommended that Alexander apply He got the

position and quickly progressed through each level of tutor

certification He is now a Master Tutor and a Tutor Lead for the

Writerrsquos Lab

His dedication to each student is truly remarkable Alexander

knows the importance of building relationships with students

and always underscores the value of asking questions ldquoThe

easiest most straight forward approach to any problem

is ndash just ask Donrsquot be afraid to ask questionsrdquo Alexander is

a great resource ndash students know they can go to him for a

confidence boost or a little push when they need it It is often

this relationship that helps students gain the motivation they

need to persevere

Alexander graduated in May of 2013 with Bachelor of Science

Degrees in both Philosophy and Sociology He is the recipient of

the Kathryn Anne Governal Perseverance Award conferred by

the UA Philosophy Department in recognition of distinguished

achievement by a student in overcoming personal economic or

physical obstacles in completing a degree at the UA We are so

proud that Alexander is a part of our SALT Center team and we

wish him the best of luck in all of his future endeavors

Individuals become great

by choice not by chance

We can assist you in

becoming great when you

are ready to be great

PRIN

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Alexander Offord SALT Center Tutor

485 students

8459hours

Subject Specific Tutoring

527total students 12468total hours

148 students

139 students

1395hours 534hours

Drop-in By Appointment

Math amp Science Lab

215 students

167 students

1221hours

659hours

Drop-in By Appointment

Writerrsquos Lab

By Appointment

saltarizonaedu PAGE 13

Tutoring is a staple of SALT Center support Our 95 tutors many of whom are UA students specialize in a variety of subjects and are required to meet rigorous training standards Last year our tutoring team served approximately 527 students who utilized over 12468 hours of SALT Center Tutoring

TUTOR CERTIFICATIONRegular Tutor 15 hours of training

+ 25 hours of tutoring

Advanced Tutor 9 additional hours training

+ 75 additional hours of tutoring

Master Tutor 265 additional hours training

+ 175 additional hours of tutoring

In addition to serving students Master Tutors facilitate

tutor trainings for their peers The SALT Center currently

has 5 Master Tutors

Students can make appointments for one-on-one

tutoring sessions if they need help in a particular course

Students can utilize the Writerrsquos Lab or

the Math amp Science Lab for broader help

in these subject areas by dropping in or

scheduling an appointment

On behalf of the SALT Center Staff and the students we serve we would like to thank our talented and professional tutoring team for their hard work and dedication

SCHOLARSHIP How Generous Giving Promotes Student Success

PAGE 14 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

Catherine Caitlin and Bryce received SALT Center

scholarships to help pay for their fees I sat down with them to

learn more about how utilizing SALT Center services made a

difference for them during their first year of college

BY LAURA KERRY-HENKEL

Catherine Laura Bryce and CaitlinSTUDENT PROFILESCatherine ButlerHometown Tempe AZMajor Pre-Family StudiesCumulative freshman GPA 3143Campus Activities Delta Delta Delta Secretary SALT Ambassador

Caitlin PetitiHometown Millbrae CAMajor Pre-EducationCumulative freshman GPA 3743Campus Activities Future Teachers Club

Bryce SchulerHometown Prescott AZMajor Pre-BusinessCumulative freshman GPA 40Campus Activities Enactus enactusorgwho-we-areour-story

The SALT Center offers a range of need-based

scholarship awards to help compensate for the fees

associated with participating in the program Over

50 students receive scholarship funds every year

To learn more about the scholarships we offer or to

contribute to the Eleanor Harner Scholarship Fund

please visit our website saltarizonaedu

How did the SALT Center support you during your first year

of college

CATHERINE After I had finished my math credits I assumed I would

no longer need SALT Center tutoring However I quickly learned I

could benefit from tutoring in other classes such as Psychology

English and even Oceanography Without tutoring I believe that I

would not be enjoying the success that I achieved my freshman year

CAITLIN The SALT Center was my home away from home I used

tutoring and the Writerrsquos Lab and the weekly appointments were

amazing Without the SALT Center I would not have achieved the

grades I did this past year When I was homesick and wanted to give

up my Learning Specialist would encourage me - they helped me

survive the year

What are your thoughts on receiving a SALT Center Scholarship

CATHERINE I feel so honored to receive the SALT Center scholarship

SALT Center services are invaluable to me and this scholarship will

enable me to continue to use them in the coming year

CAITLIN My scholarship helped me afford SALT Center fees which

helped me to achieve in school I love the SALT Center and the fact

that they offer scholarships because they want to help as many

students as possible

BRYCE Itrsquos great I am very grateful for the additional support that

helps keep the SALT Center a cost-effective asset to my education

What advice would you give to students with learning challenges

who will be starting their freshman year in the fall

CATHERINE The main piece of advice that I would give to incoming

freshmen is to make sure to use all resources available to them

I found success by creating standing tutoring appointments for my

most challenging classes and visiting or emailing professors often to

stay in contact with them regarding assignments and grades

BRYCE For certain classes reading all of the assigned readings isnrsquot

necessary to achieve a great grade in the class Because students with

learning disabilities often have difficulty reading quickly itrsquos best to

prioritize the reading that is most important and to focus on that And

ride a bike It saves a lot of time

What are your goals after college

CATHERINE After I receive my degree I want to work as a Child Life

Specialist so that I can help children understand their hospitalization

and make their procedures and tests a little less scary and painful

In the future I plan to earn a Masterrsquos degree in the field of child

development

CAITLIN My goal is to follow in the footsteps of my mom and become

a Special Education teacher

BRYCE If my career interests stay the same I plan to start a business

after college or join a start-up so that I utilize the Business and

Entrepreneurship education that Irsquom working on right now at the UA

IN APPRECIATIONDr Scott W AlpertMr Eric H AnixterMr and Mrs Michael ArmstrongMr and Mrs Ian N ArnofMrs Wendy AsarchDr Scott and Mrs Hollis AshtonMs Aynah V AskanasMr Kwang H BaekMr Patrick J BanahanMr Tony BanegasMr Brian H BarnettMr and Mrs Bruce R BartlettMr Eric BassMr and Mrs Jeffrey A BensonMrs Lauren E Benson

Mr and Mrs Saul BerkowitzMr Scot BerlinskiDr Alan Blaustein and Ms Anna ReynerMs Bari M BlockMr and Mrs William BluechelMr and Ms Irwin B BornsteinMr and Mrs Robert A Bowlsby IIMr and Mrs William D BoydMrs Marilyn K BraunMr Seth BregerMr and Mrs Scott L BreiningerMr Frederick S BrownMr and Mrs James S BrownDr Amber B BullerMr and Mrs Gabriel M BustamanteMr Richard CalvertMr Robert Carasik and Ms Mary DryovageMr Daniel S CarneyMs Veta CarneyMr and Mrs Paul CasascoMr Larry CassMs Meg H ClarkMs Laura M CohenMr Mike ColarikMr and Mrs David D ConeMr Walter R Cook and Ms Elisa A KapellDr and Mrs Thomas J CottleMrs Kristin B CousinsMs Kathleen CresciM Holly CromerMrs Bonnie D CunninghamDr Joseph N Cunningham JrMr Ed CurtisMr Robert DanzigerMrs Janet S DavisMr and Mrs Wayne E DawsonMr Aymon DeMauroMr Sean M Dixon and Mrs Theresa Dolan-DixonMr Harold C Dorenbecher and Ms Mary HeissMr and Ms Harry R Drackett IVMr and Mrs Anthony DrypolcherMr and Mrs Gerald J DusbabekMr and Mrs Andrew N ErnstMr and Ms Richard K EvanoMr and Mrs Paul D FenskeMr Stephen FerrisDr Donald W FerrisMr and Mrs Ivan J FieldMr and Ms John D FieroMr Leonard J Figueroa and

Mrs Lee D Mendel-Figueroa

Mr and Mrs Marvy A FingerMs Janet FishmanDr Maria S FloroMr and Mrs Craig L FordyceMr and Ms Jonathan FoxMr and Mrs Bruce FrazinMrs Deborah GabrielMs Brittany M GabrielMr and Mrs Julius W GerickeMr Juan R GodoyMr Sanford L GoldeenDr Cynthia H and Dr Gary N GoralnikMrs Pamela GradyMs Melanie R GreenbergMr Todd M GreenbergMr and Mrs Peter GreenthalMs Lindsey J GriffinMs Elana A GrossmanMs Jennifer S GrunfeldMr and Mrs John M Haas JrMr Tom HealyMr and Mrs Daniel HershMr Rodney HersonDr and Mrs Marshall I HertzMrs Catherine HollanderMr and Mrs Richard J HolzerMr Louis J HorvathMr Douglas HoskingMr Jon IhaMr Jeffrey IraMr and Mrs Stuart L JacobsonMr Gregory JarrinDr and Mrs Gregory M JohnMr and Mrs Timothy JohnsonMrs Anna Lissa JohnsonMs Jill M JonesMs Mary Tara JoyceMs Diane JulinMr and Mrs Eric KahnMr and Mrs Michael J KaisermanMs Elizabeth A KaplanMr and Mrs Peter KastMrs Karen KatzMrs Ann Z KerrMs Sharon E KinneyMrs Merle KlebanoffMr Joshua T KlebanoffMr and Ms Dave KlineMr John KlingeMr and Mrs John LarsonMs Jennifer LehrMr James LewisMr and Mrs Thomas R LincolnMr and Mrs Gary J LindonMs Beverli LinnDr and Mrs David LustbaderMr and Ms Tom MarantetteDr and Mrs Edward T Marshall JrMr Mark P MarstersMr David MathewsMrs Joan McDonaldDr Russell R McDonaldMr and Mrs Donald A McGovern JrMr and Mrs Peter McRoskeyMr Walter G and Rev Virginia P MenezesMs Lee Anne MitchelMs Gennie MolinaMr and Mrs Rudy M Molina JrDr and Mrs Jaime D MoriguchiMr Jack MyersMr and Mrs David E MysonaMr Jeffrey S NewbergDr and Mrs Frederic NicolaMr and Mrs Richard NorenMr Michael C OrsquoConnor JrMr Do Bong Park and Mrs Jung Ja OhM Karen PavoneMr and Mrs Ephraim PeakMr Michael S PearlsteinMs Georgene E PetriMrs Mary PleeterMr Jeffrey B PlevanMr John Polachek and

Mrs Janet Trompeter-PolachekMs Lauren Post-GrossmanMr and Mrs Michael Powell

Mr and Mrs Joseph Power JrDr and Mrs Daniel PowersMs Letitia L PrattMs Harriet PrennerMr and Mrs Kenneth M PressbergMs Amy A F PriceMrs Hallie L PrinceMs Debra M PuccioMr David Raskin and Dr Michele ScheinerMr and Mrs Howard E ReichMrs Nancy RichgelsDr Martha RichmondMrs Prudence RieflinMr Mark F RosenbaumMr and Mrs Arthur RosenbloomMr and Mrs Jake RosenzweigMr David A RowneyMr Stephen RyanMrs Paula SalingMs Robin D SchaefMr and Mrs Bart J SchenoneMr and Mrs Martin SchneidermanMr Steven G SeleznowMs Shelley SeloverMr Ondre H SeltzerMr and Mrs Gardner B SemetMr and Mrs Daniel H ShoosterMr and Ms Scott R SilbersteinMr and Dr Alan T SilvermanMr and Mrs Alan A SilvestriMr Michael J SiverDr Steven J SlackDr and Mrs Steven M SomersMr Steven SteinbergMrs Mary SteinerMr and Mrs Gerald H StoolMr and Mrs Todd A StreetMr and Mrs Robert M SuttonMs Jacqueline TaylorDr Stephen P Taylor

Ms Guadalupe A ThompsonMr Michael T TomaszMs Barbara J TuckerMs Fredericka T VeikleyMrs Michelle M VentozaMrs Dorthea Vis MorescoMr and Mrs Thomas J VozzoDr and Mrs Anthony F VuturoMr and Mrs Steven Scott WaldMr Michael R WaltonMr Marc WeinsteinMr and Ms John WeiselMs Vanna M WhiteMr and Mrs Thomas C White IIIMs Julie K WilliamsonDaniel and Jill WohlfarthDr and Mrs Samuel F WolfsonMrs Karen A WrightMrs Sylvia S YoungMrs Mindy ZornbergMr and Ms Leland D ZulchMs Lisa ZusmanMr and Mrs Thomas C White III DAF Jewish Endowment Foundation Honeywell International Charity Matching Bruce and Patricia Bartlett Foundation Omega Scientific Inc The Braun Family Foundation Microsoft ndash Matching Gifts and Giving Campaign Aluminum Recycling Technology Inc Brad Lemons Foundation Marvy Finger Family Foundation Nudy Foundation DAF Shell Oil Co Foundation ndash Matching Gifts Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund California Community Foundation Fidelity Investments Benjos LLC M Klebanoff Foundation

The SALT Center gratefully acknowledges the

generous contribution of the following friends from

July 2012 through June 2013 We are fortunate

to receive these expressions of respect and

appreciation for our program and will use these gifts

in support of both programming and scholarships

Larissa Ravago and Micheal Amlin Scholarship Recipients and Student Ambassadors

All individuals can learn

when given the opportunity

We cheer for you when

you succeed and prompt

you when it is time to

self-regulate

PRIN

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STUDENT AMBASSADORS The SALT Center Ambassador Program includes a diverse

group of current UA students who utilize SALT Center services

Ambassadors answer questions posed by prospective families

and students and share their own experiences as new students

to the University of Arizona and the SALT Center

saltarizonaedu PAGE 15

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LEARNING TECHNIQUES CENTER

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Page 5: SALT Journal 2013

WELCOMEFROM THE DIRECTOR

saltarizonaedu PAGE 5

PRINCIPLES amp PROMISEThe principles that guide our promise to you

Taking a cue from Jim Collinsrsquo bestseller Good to Great the

SALT Center staff came together and identified 11 principles

that guide our practice We then articulated a promise for each

principle stating our commitment to the students we serve We

promise to use the following principles to guide our programs

our services and our interactions as we strive to support every

student at the SALT Center

PRINCIPLE 1 Every individual lies on a spectrum of neurological

diversity physical ability and human experience which

grows and changes over time

We will meet you wherever you are on that spectrum and

use your current skills and self-awareness to help you

develop as a learner

PRINCIPLE 2 Individuals become great by choice not by chance

We can assist you in becoming great when you are ready

to be great

PRINCIPLE 3 All individuals can learn when given

the opportunity

We cheer for you when you succeed and prompt you when

it is time to self-regulate

PRINCIPLE 4 Individuals have the potential to grow in ways they

never thought possible and to exceed their own expectations

We challenge you to aspire to the highest possible level

of achievement

PRINCIPLE 5 Each individual has a valuable and unique life-story

We understand the importance of taking the time to listen

to and respect your story

PRINCIPLE 6 Learning is the

act or process of acquiring

new knowledge or skills

We guide you as you discover new ideas integrate new

concepts and practice new routines in order to learn

new things

PRINCIPLE 7 The learning process is an interactive partnership

that is driven by the individual

We partner with you to accomplish your goals

PRINCIPLE 8 Facilitating solutions is a critical part of the

learning process

We explore solutions with you as you confront challenges

PRINCIPLE 9 Encouragement inspires people to achieve

their potential

We will always encourage you

PRINCIPLE 10 Learning is impacted by onersquos level of

engagement by their environment and by their community

We strive to create an optimal learning environment that

fosters engagement and a sense of community

PRINCIPLE 11 Each individual is responsible for their own

thoughts and behaviors

We help you hold yourself accountable for your behaviors

responses and expectations

To see our Principles amp

Promise in action look for

numbered lsquoPrinciple Tagsrsquo

throughout this edition of

the SALT Journal

PRIN

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Existing Condition - Level 1 Proposal - Level 1

Expanded writers labfrom 4 workstationsto 9 workstations

New reception desk

New glazed entry

New restrooms

Variety of soft seating in SocialWelcome Area

Operable glazing to expand for events

New open exablemath science lab

Relocated expandedgroup room from second oor

Catering staging area

Relocated desks

New soft seating areas

02 First Floor Options [expanded lab spaces]

the world and it is these characteristics

that should be reproduced if others are to

achieve similar success

1 Supporting Students without

Diagnosis ndash Because support is tailored

to meet the needs of each student

diagnosis should not be conditional

Moreover because the program is

fee-based students without diagnoses

who appeal for support should be

granted access

2 Training Staff on Cognitive Individuality ndash I refer to the various

cognitive traits possessed by each person as ldquocognitive individualityrdquo

Based on the concept of Multiple Intelligences cognitive individuality

creates a profile of a personrsquos strengths and challenges It is important

to grow the expertise of the staff and tutors by refining the methods of

their training in the concept of cognitive individuality

3 Facilitating the Transition from High School to College ndash

Partnerships between high schools and universities ensure the

smooth transition to college for students with learning challenges

Universities need to inform high school students and their families of

the various support structures that they offer Similarly high schools

should support strategic learning that maximizes each studentrsquos

strengths encouraging the pursuit of a college degree for all students

with learning challenges

4 Offering Fee-Based Academic Support Services ndash The

fee-based model is important because it is self-sustaining It affords

the organization the flexibility it needs to stay relevant effective

and innovative because it is not reliant on federal funds controlled

by the university

5 Creating an Active Development Agenda ndash Due to the nature

of the fee-based model it is important to establish a well-endowed

scholarship fund for students who cannot afford support services

Access to higher education is a global imperative particularly for

those with learning challenges

It is clear that the SALT Center has successfully accumulated strong

pioneer know-how in the effective support of students with learning

challenges At Kansai University I will work to implement academic

support services for students with learning and attention challenges

I plan to spread the word about this remarkable program and to

collaborate with researchers at several institutions to investigate

the application of its practices in Japan and across the globe

GOING GLOBALSALT Center Recognized as the International Model

PAGE 6 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

BY DR NOBUTAKA MATSUMURA

OUR VISION The SALT Center

aspires to be the leading

international model

of success in higher

education for students

with learning and

attention challenges

Nobutaka Matsumura PhD is a professor of psychology at Kansai

University in Osaka Japan as well as an adjunct professor at the

Open University of Japan His research interests include the individual

needs of gifted learners He recently wrote an article about the SALT

Center in a bulletin for Kansai University entitled ldquoAcademic support for

students with developmental disabilities The SALT Centerrsquos services at

the University of Arizonardquo In this publication he highlights what can be

learned from the SALT Center regarding the support of students with

learning challenges at universities in Japan and around the world The

following is a synopsis of that article

In 2007 Japanese law governing education underwent a revision

Learning challenges such as Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit

Hyperactive Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder were formally

recognized as disabilities that require academic intervention However

while the concept of reasonable accommodations for students

with learning challenges is now supported by Japanese law the

implementation of these accommodations is not legally mandated

leaving students with no legal recourse if they do not receive the

support that they need

This lack of enforcement presents a problem for students as they

transition to college According to a 2012 national survey 65 of the

mainstream student population in Japanese elementary and middle

schools are struggling with learning challenges but only 260 of the

1200 colleges and universities in Japan have a support system in

place for students who learn differently Currently there are 1300

students with learning challenges receiving

academic support at Japanese universities

and that number is increasing every year

Additionally approximately 2700 students

without diagnoses receive some kind of

academic intervention Clearly support

for students with learning and attention

challenges at the college level is a necessity

and my research has lead me to the

following conclusion

I believe that the SALT Center is the international model for

comprehensive academic support for students with learning differences

The following practices set the SALT Center apart from other

post-secondary support centers on college campuses throughout

Dr Nobutaka Matsumura

10 Sectional Lightwell Studies

Existing Condition - Level 1 Proposal - Level 1

Expanded writers labfrom 4 workstationsto 9 workstations

New reception desk

New glazed entry

New restrooms

Variety of soft seating in SocialWelcome Area

Operable glazing to expand for events

New open exablemath science lab

Relocated expandedgroup room from second oor

Catering staging area

Relocated desks

New soft seating areas

02 First Floor Options [expanded lab spaces]

saltarizonaedu PAGE 7

In the United States students with learning and attention differences

are enrolling in college at a higher rate every year Sadly as many

as two-thirds of these students will not make it to graduation Those

who do usually have to transfer from school to school trying to find

the best fit for academic support

Fortunately this grim statistic does not hold water at the University of

Arizona - two out of three students who utilize SALT Center services

graduate from the University of Arizona and they do it without having

to transfer to another institution The SALT Center model drastically

reduces the drop-out rate for college students who struggle with

learning and attention challenges Long hailed as a national model

the SALT Center was recently recognized at the international level

cited as the leading program

for comprehensive academic

support for students with

learning differences in

the world

The SALT Centerrsquos vision is

simple yet ambitious ndash to help

students with learning and

attention challenges find their

place and their purpose The

journey of self-realization is a

daunting process for anyone but for students who learn differently

it often feels impossible Fortunately when it comes to helping

students match their major with their passion and preparing them

for post-collegiate success the SALT Center team is second to none

We are ambitious because we know the value of excellence and we

refuse to pay the price of complacency We are ready to continue

to make an impact but we cannot do it alone You can make a

difference with your support more students can find their place and

their purpose

It is therefore with great enthusiasm that we invite you to participate

in SALT Center Tomorrow a five-year $21 million campaign that will

build the future of the SALT Center We seek your support to ensure

that our recent accomplishments are not remembered simply as a

bright moment in our history but rather as the foundation for a SALT

Center with permanency of breadth and strength ndash a SALT Center

with the capacity to contribute by means of its scholarship and its

graduates not just to the nation but to the world

SALT CENTER TOMORROW

BY RUDY M MOLINA JR AND HILARY CUMMINS

JOIN THE DIRECTORrsquoS CIRCLEThe Directorrsquos Circle is a leadership group dedicated to

enhancing the mission and values of the department by providing

an annual consistent source of unrestricted funding to the

SALT Center Members include friends of our program parents of

current and former students professionals business

leaders and alumni To join please visit our website at

saltarizonaedualumni-donorsdirectors-circle

or contact Rudy Molina at rudymemailarizonaedu

SALT CENTER TOMORROW GOALS

The Gift of Innovation Growing Global Programs and Services The SALT Center General Fund Goal $7 Million

The Gift of Access Increasing Scholarship Funds for Students in Need The Eleanor Harner Scholarship Fund Goal $7 Million

The Gift of Space Creating an Optimal Learning Environment The SALT Center General Fund Goal $7 Million

Learning is impacted by

onersquos level of engagement

by their environment and

by their community

We strive to create

an optimal learning

environment that fosters

engagement and a sense

of communityPRIN

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CURRENTLY RAISED $21 MILLION OUT OF $21 MILLION

Join Our Capital Campaign to Build the Future of the SALT Center

Rendering of proposed expansion to the Patricia A Bartlett Building

home of the SALT Center by Gould Evans Architecture

E-SCAPE A New Twist on Technology in the CRL

BY ADAM DAVI AND MARY BETH FOSTER

PAGE 8 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

Our new workstations will include large open

spaces where students can use their own

technology collaboratively or independently

At the University of Arizona access to technology has never been

easier The SALT Center is continuously exploring new ways to

make use of technologies that may benefit students with learning

and attention challenges and you can find those technologies in

our Computer Resource Lab (CRL)

Based on the recommendation of TILT (Technology Integration

for Learning Task Force) a SALT Center committee dedicated to

evaluating educational technology and making recommendations

for optimizing its use we are excited to announce some big

changes in both the staffing and the layout of the CRL Key

contributors to TILT included staff members Mary Beth Foster

Adam Davi Joy Jerauld and Krisanne Ryther graduate assistant

Dorothy Hayden and students Evan Greer and Mimi Shocksnider

First and foremost we created a position dedicated to keeping the

SALT Center on the cutting edge of new technology Mary Beth

Foster is our first Educational Technology Coordinator and she

has assembled a team of student Technology Consultants to help

the CRL run more efficiently

As a former Learning Specialist Mary Beth is an excellent

resource for students SALT staff and faculty for innovations in

learning support and engagement

Her Technology Consultants include William Endicott Evan Greer

and Jeremy Jalnos Together they work to explore new initiatives

and provide support to students with assistive technology

software course tools and learning and organizational apps

As seniors at the UA who utilize SALT center services the

Technology Consultants have many strategies and tips to offer

students as well as a wealth of experience with programs

like Dragon Naturally Speaking and Kurzweil Consultants are

available in our 18-station computer lab for drop-in assistance

or individual appointments and they will also present workshop

demonstrations and pioneer the development of emerging

technology projects

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGYStudents who utilize SALT Center services have

access not only to tried-and-true assistive technology

hardware and software (such as Dragon Kurzweil

and Inspiration) they also get to experience emerging

technologies like tablets and mobile apps Our Computer

Resource Lab (CRL) houses the most cutting-edge

assistive technology available in order to enhance the

learning experience for our students

Computer Resource Lab

These new faces arenrsquot the only changes coming to

the CRL - because more and more students enter

college equipped with laptops and tablets we are

giving our Computer Resource Lab a makeover by

adding an E-scape Lounge which will serve as a study

area and ldquolearning sandboxrdquo The Lounge will soon be

furnished with comfortable seating and workstations

to accommodate students who bring their own

technology It will feature tablet seating moveable

furniture and a portable partition for those who want

to set their study

space apart from

distractions

Some other

exciting new

features of the

CRL will be

the addition of

iPads as well as

Windows 8 and

Android tablets

We want to give students an opportunity to discover

and explore educational apps with our Technology

Consultants across multiple platforms We are also

planning to install extended desktop stations which

will allow students to connect their laptops to large

monitors for group collaboration

Future improvements of the SALT Center will ensure

that our students have the most current and effective

tools for learning We are exploring other additions

such as Mediascape collaborative workstations

interactive white-boards table-top touch screens and

large LED displays We look forward to expanding the

use of educational technology in both the physical and

virtual landscape of the SALT Center

GOING GREEN SALT Center ONLINE APPLICATION

The SALT Center online application is now linked to the

University of Arizona online undergraduate application

Applying has never been easier simply complete the form

upload documentation of your learning challenge and

pay by credit card

Facilitating solutions

is a critical part of the

learning process

We explore solutions

with you as you confront

challenges

PRIN

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saltarizonaedu PAGE 9

Mary Beth Foster Coordinator for Educational Technology

Evan Greer Technology Consultant

Jeremy Jalnos Technology Consultant

William Endicott Technology Consultant

The SALT Center helps hundreds of UA students overcome their

learning and attention difficulties in order to become successful

college graduates In recent years the quality of student

preparedness for college has become a growing concern around

the country To help alleviate this problem the SALT Center

launched a pre-college summer program for high

school students and graduates to help prepare them for

college the SALT way

Months of planning marketing and curriculum development

gave way to the inaugural session of the SALT Center

Pre-College Summer Program It was hosted at San Diego State

University ndash students and faculty stayed in residence

COLLEGE YOUrsquoVE GOT THIS SALT Center Launches Pre-College Summer Program

BY CAROLINE RAGANO

PAGE 10 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

halls utilized SDSU facilities for classes during the week and

explored San Diego on the weekends The class of 29 students

ranged from 16-19 years old and came from a variety of regions

across the United States

The Summer Program gave students a taste of college life in

a controlled environment To accomplish this faculty chose to

implement a balance of learning skill-building and fun in their

curriculum designs Students also had time to set and reflect on

their goals and discover their unique motivations for learning

In order to mimic the college experience students took a

full course load throughout the week and participated in

extra-curricular clubs such as guitar sports and digital

photography Faculty and students connected outside of the

classroom during tutoring sessions and meetings with their

Learning Specialists just as they would at the SALT Center at the

University of Arizona The Learning Specialists helped students

with organizational and study skills time management and other

ldquoDuring the Summer Program I learned the important skill of

balancing a super-busy college schedule so that I can get my work

done and still have time to go out and have fun This program has

really given me an edge over students who didnrsquot attend because I

understand how to balance my time and I got a taste of dorm liferdquo

ndash David Summer Program Participant

ldquoWhen need arises we step forward and fill the void that

some did not even know existedrdquo

ndash Dr Eleanor Harner Founder of the SALT Center

Go Out on the Town

Make New Friends

Individuals have the potential to grow

in ways they never thought possible

and to exceed their own expectations

We challenge you to aspire to the

highest possible level of achievement

PRIN

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To apply for Summer Program 2014 visit our website at saltarizonaedupre-college

The application will be posted this fall

saltarizonaedu PAGE 11

executive functions that are important in college Tutoring gave

students the extra help they needed to succeed academically

Students learned a lot about themselves but the Summer

Program presented a learning curve for their families as well

For many this was the first time that their student had traveled

alone or stayed away from home for an extended period of

time Moreover it was the first time their student would have

to advocate for themselves without a family member present

Despite these challenges families told us that they were so

grateful for the Summer Program because it helped them

learn how to better support their students as they transition

into college

ldquoThe Summer Program has taught me so much about myself

and that I can do things that I thought I couldnrsquotrdquo

ndash Rena Summer Program Participant

ldquoI learned that shersquos eager for more social interaction with peers

specifically with peers who have something in common with her

I learned that she may need to be reminded that she will have

resources available in college that she can utilize and I learned to

think more carefully about what to look for in a universityrdquo

ndash Parent of Summer Program Participant

ldquoThe Summer Program was a great way to experience

what college is like before attendinghellip I hope that SALT

continues this program in the futurerdquo

ndash Peter Summer Program Participant

NEED A COACH ADHDLife Coaching is a partnership that

increases self-awareness and encourages goal-directed

behaviors for students with learning challenges in order to

maximize their personal potential The SALT Center offers

stand-alone coaching services for pre-college and college

students throughout the world For more information

please contact Rudy Molina at rudymemailarizonaedu

Hang with your RA

Participate in Extra-Curricular Clubs

Take College-Level Courses

With the success of our first SALT Center Pre-College Summer

Program we look forward to making it a permanent fixture of

our services and support

PAGE 12 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONAreg

BY JENNIFER HANSEN

Perseverance is defined as steadfastness in achieving success

despite difficulty or delay At the SALT Center this trait can be

found in our students who work hard to achieve success in

their studies as well as in our dedicated tutoring staff who

strive to help students reach their academic potential

Perhaps no one better exemplifies this trait than Alexander

Offord a SALT Center tutor and UA graduate

Alexander began his career at the University of Arizona as an

Electrical Engineering major but soon realized that it wasnrsquot for

him Unfortunately as his priorities moved farther away from

his studies his grades suffered and he eventually dropped

out of school

The next nine years proved difficult Alexander bounced

between odd jobs such as the graveyard shift in a print shop

warehouse work and even a cigar shop His life was rarely

stable and for a brief

period he was homeless

ldquoMy belongings were in

a storage shed I had

nowhere to liverdquo he recalls

Through perseverance and

determination Alexander

overcame these hardships

and ultimately returned to

the University of Arizona

to continue his academic journey This time Alexander chose

an area of study for which he had passion As a child he read

The Hitchhikerrsquos Guide to the Galaxy which piqued his interest in

philosophy but it was a general philosophy course that really

PERSEVERANCE

pushed him toward a Philosophy major He added sociology

as a second major to round out his interest in social and

behavioral sciences ldquoSocial theory draws a great deal from

philosophical theoryrdquo he says

Alexanderrsquos passion was met with immense success He

had the opportunity to work as a preceptor in the philosophy

department and while there discovered his talent for helping

others When a position for a Philosophy Tutor at the SALT

Center became available both an instructor and a teaching

assistant recommended that Alexander apply He got the

position and quickly progressed through each level of tutor

certification He is now a Master Tutor and a Tutor Lead for the

Writerrsquos Lab

His dedication to each student is truly remarkable Alexander

knows the importance of building relationships with students

and always underscores the value of asking questions ldquoThe

easiest most straight forward approach to any problem

is ndash just ask Donrsquot be afraid to ask questionsrdquo Alexander is

a great resource ndash students know they can go to him for a

confidence boost or a little push when they need it It is often

this relationship that helps students gain the motivation they

need to persevere

Alexander graduated in May of 2013 with Bachelor of Science

Degrees in both Philosophy and Sociology He is the recipient of

the Kathryn Anne Governal Perseverance Award conferred by

the UA Philosophy Department in recognition of distinguished

achievement by a student in overcoming personal economic or

physical obstacles in completing a degree at the UA We are so

proud that Alexander is a part of our SALT Center team and we

wish him the best of luck in all of his future endeavors

Individuals become great

by choice not by chance

We can assist you in

becoming great when you

are ready to be great

PRIN

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Alexander Offord SALT Center Tutor

485 students

8459hours

Subject Specific Tutoring

527total students 12468total hours

148 students

139 students

1395hours 534hours

Drop-in By Appointment

Math amp Science Lab

215 students

167 students

1221hours

659hours

Drop-in By Appointment

Writerrsquos Lab

By Appointment

saltarizonaedu PAGE 13

Tutoring is a staple of SALT Center support Our 95 tutors many of whom are UA students specialize in a variety of subjects and are required to meet rigorous training standards Last year our tutoring team served approximately 527 students who utilized over 12468 hours of SALT Center Tutoring

TUTOR CERTIFICATIONRegular Tutor 15 hours of training

+ 25 hours of tutoring

Advanced Tutor 9 additional hours training

+ 75 additional hours of tutoring

Master Tutor 265 additional hours training

+ 175 additional hours of tutoring

In addition to serving students Master Tutors facilitate

tutor trainings for their peers The SALT Center currently

has 5 Master Tutors

Students can make appointments for one-on-one

tutoring sessions if they need help in a particular course

Students can utilize the Writerrsquos Lab or

the Math amp Science Lab for broader help

in these subject areas by dropping in or

scheduling an appointment

On behalf of the SALT Center Staff and the students we serve we would like to thank our talented and professional tutoring team for their hard work and dedication

SCHOLARSHIP How Generous Giving Promotes Student Success

PAGE 14 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

Catherine Caitlin and Bryce received SALT Center

scholarships to help pay for their fees I sat down with them to

learn more about how utilizing SALT Center services made a

difference for them during their first year of college

BY LAURA KERRY-HENKEL

Catherine Laura Bryce and CaitlinSTUDENT PROFILESCatherine ButlerHometown Tempe AZMajor Pre-Family StudiesCumulative freshman GPA 3143Campus Activities Delta Delta Delta Secretary SALT Ambassador

Caitlin PetitiHometown Millbrae CAMajor Pre-EducationCumulative freshman GPA 3743Campus Activities Future Teachers Club

Bryce SchulerHometown Prescott AZMajor Pre-BusinessCumulative freshman GPA 40Campus Activities Enactus enactusorgwho-we-areour-story

The SALT Center offers a range of need-based

scholarship awards to help compensate for the fees

associated with participating in the program Over

50 students receive scholarship funds every year

To learn more about the scholarships we offer or to

contribute to the Eleanor Harner Scholarship Fund

please visit our website saltarizonaedu

How did the SALT Center support you during your first year

of college

CATHERINE After I had finished my math credits I assumed I would

no longer need SALT Center tutoring However I quickly learned I

could benefit from tutoring in other classes such as Psychology

English and even Oceanography Without tutoring I believe that I

would not be enjoying the success that I achieved my freshman year

CAITLIN The SALT Center was my home away from home I used

tutoring and the Writerrsquos Lab and the weekly appointments were

amazing Without the SALT Center I would not have achieved the

grades I did this past year When I was homesick and wanted to give

up my Learning Specialist would encourage me - they helped me

survive the year

What are your thoughts on receiving a SALT Center Scholarship

CATHERINE I feel so honored to receive the SALT Center scholarship

SALT Center services are invaluable to me and this scholarship will

enable me to continue to use them in the coming year

CAITLIN My scholarship helped me afford SALT Center fees which

helped me to achieve in school I love the SALT Center and the fact

that they offer scholarships because they want to help as many

students as possible

BRYCE Itrsquos great I am very grateful for the additional support that

helps keep the SALT Center a cost-effective asset to my education

What advice would you give to students with learning challenges

who will be starting their freshman year in the fall

CATHERINE The main piece of advice that I would give to incoming

freshmen is to make sure to use all resources available to them

I found success by creating standing tutoring appointments for my

most challenging classes and visiting or emailing professors often to

stay in contact with them regarding assignments and grades

BRYCE For certain classes reading all of the assigned readings isnrsquot

necessary to achieve a great grade in the class Because students with

learning disabilities often have difficulty reading quickly itrsquos best to

prioritize the reading that is most important and to focus on that And

ride a bike It saves a lot of time

What are your goals after college

CATHERINE After I receive my degree I want to work as a Child Life

Specialist so that I can help children understand their hospitalization

and make their procedures and tests a little less scary and painful

In the future I plan to earn a Masterrsquos degree in the field of child

development

CAITLIN My goal is to follow in the footsteps of my mom and become

a Special Education teacher

BRYCE If my career interests stay the same I plan to start a business

after college or join a start-up so that I utilize the Business and

Entrepreneurship education that Irsquom working on right now at the UA

IN APPRECIATIONDr Scott W AlpertMr Eric H AnixterMr and Mrs Michael ArmstrongMr and Mrs Ian N ArnofMrs Wendy AsarchDr Scott and Mrs Hollis AshtonMs Aynah V AskanasMr Kwang H BaekMr Patrick J BanahanMr Tony BanegasMr Brian H BarnettMr and Mrs Bruce R BartlettMr Eric BassMr and Mrs Jeffrey A BensonMrs Lauren E Benson

Mr and Mrs Saul BerkowitzMr Scot BerlinskiDr Alan Blaustein and Ms Anna ReynerMs Bari M BlockMr and Mrs William BluechelMr and Ms Irwin B BornsteinMr and Mrs Robert A Bowlsby IIMr and Mrs William D BoydMrs Marilyn K BraunMr Seth BregerMr and Mrs Scott L BreiningerMr Frederick S BrownMr and Mrs James S BrownDr Amber B BullerMr and Mrs Gabriel M BustamanteMr Richard CalvertMr Robert Carasik and Ms Mary DryovageMr Daniel S CarneyMs Veta CarneyMr and Mrs Paul CasascoMr Larry CassMs Meg H ClarkMs Laura M CohenMr Mike ColarikMr and Mrs David D ConeMr Walter R Cook and Ms Elisa A KapellDr and Mrs Thomas J CottleMrs Kristin B CousinsMs Kathleen CresciM Holly CromerMrs Bonnie D CunninghamDr Joseph N Cunningham JrMr Ed CurtisMr Robert DanzigerMrs Janet S DavisMr and Mrs Wayne E DawsonMr Aymon DeMauroMr Sean M Dixon and Mrs Theresa Dolan-DixonMr Harold C Dorenbecher and Ms Mary HeissMr and Ms Harry R Drackett IVMr and Mrs Anthony DrypolcherMr and Mrs Gerald J DusbabekMr and Mrs Andrew N ErnstMr and Ms Richard K EvanoMr and Mrs Paul D FenskeMr Stephen FerrisDr Donald W FerrisMr and Mrs Ivan J FieldMr and Ms John D FieroMr Leonard J Figueroa and

Mrs Lee D Mendel-Figueroa

Mr and Mrs Marvy A FingerMs Janet FishmanDr Maria S FloroMr and Mrs Craig L FordyceMr and Ms Jonathan FoxMr and Mrs Bruce FrazinMrs Deborah GabrielMs Brittany M GabrielMr and Mrs Julius W GerickeMr Juan R GodoyMr Sanford L GoldeenDr Cynthia H and Dr Gary N GoralnikMrs Pamela GradyMs Melanie R GreenbergMr Todd M GreenbergMr and Mrs Peter GreenthalMs Lindsey J GriffinMs Elana A GrossmanMs Jennifer S GrunfeldMr and Mrs John M Haas JrMr Tom HealyMr and Mrs Daniel HershMr Rodney HersonDr and Mrs Marshall I HertzMrs Catherine HollanderMr and Mrs Richard J HolzerMr Louis J HorvathMr Douglas HoskingMr Jon IhaMr Jeffrey IraMr and Mrs Stuart L JacobsonMr Gregory JarrinDr and Mrs Gregory M JohnMr and Mrs Timothy JohnsonMrs Anna Lissa JohnsonMs Jill M JonesMs Mary Tara JoyceMs Diane JulinMr and Mrs Eric KahnMr and Mrs Michael J KaisermanMs Elizabeth A KaplanMr and Mrs Peter KastMrs Karen KatzMrs Ann Z KerrMs Sharon E KinneyMrs Merle KlebanoffMr Joshua T KlebanoffMr and Ms Dave KlineMr John KlingeMr and Mrs John LarsonMs Jennifer LehrMr James LewisMr and Mrs Thomas R LincolnMr and Mrs Gary J LindonMs Beverli LinnDr and Mrs David LustbaderMr and Ms Tom MarantetteDr and Mrs Edward T Marshall JrMr Mark P MarstersMr David MathewsMrs Joan McDonaldDr Russell R McDonaldMr and Mrs Donald A McGovern JrMr and Mrs Peter McRoskeyMr Walter G and Rev Virginia P MenezesMs Lee Anne MitchelMs Gennie MolinaMr and Mrs Rudy M Molina JrDr and Mrs Jaime D MoriguchiMr Jack MyersMr and Mrs David E MysonaMr Jeffrey S NewbergDr and Mrs Frederic NicolaMr and Mrs Richard NorenMr Michael C OrsquoConnor JrMr Do Bong Park and Mrs Jung Ja OhM Karen PavoneMr and Mrs Ephraim PeakMr Michael S PearlsteinMs Georgene E PetriMrs Mary PleeterMr Jeffrey B PlevanMr John Polachek and

Mrs Janet Trompeter-PolachekMs Lauren Post-GrossmanMr and Mrs Michael Powell

Mr and Mrs Joseph Power JrDr and Mrs Daniel PowersMs Letitia L PrattMs Harriet PrennerMr and Mrs Kenneth M PressbergMs Amy A F PriceMrs Hallie L PrinceMs Debra M PuccioMr David Raskin and Dr Michele ScheinerMr and Mrs Howard E ReichMrs Nancy RichgelsDr Martha RichmondMrs Prudence RieflinMr Mark F RosenbaumMr and Mrs Arthur RosenbloomMr and Mrs Jake RosenzweigMr David A RowneyMr Stephen RyanMrs Paula SalingMs Robin D SchaefMr and Mrs Bart J SchenoneMr and Mrs Martin SchneidermanMr Steven G SeleznowMs Shelley SeloverMr Ondre H SeltzerMr and Mrs Gardner B SemetMr and Mrs Daniel H ShoosterMr and Ms Scott R SilbersteinMr and Dr Alan T SilvermanMr and Mrs Alan A SilvestriMr Michael J SiverDr Steven J SlackDr and Mrs Steven M SomersMr Steven SteinbergMrs Mary SteinerMr and Mrs Gerald H StoolMr and Mrs Todd A StreetMr and Mrs Robert M SuttonMs Jacqueline TaylorDr Stephen P Taylor

Ms Guadalupe A ThompsonMr Michael T TomaszMs Barbara J TuckerMs Fredericka T VeikleyMrs Michelle M VentozaMrs Dorthea Vis MorescoMr and Mrs Thomas J VozzoDr and Mrs Anthony F VuturoMr and Mrs Steven Scott WaldMr Michael R WaltonMr Marc WeinsteinMr and Ms John WeiselMs Vanna M WhiteMr and Mrs Thomas C White IIIMs Julie K WilliamsonDaniel and Jill WohlfarthDr and Mrs Samuel F WolfsonMrs Karen A WrightMrs Sylvia S YoungMrs Mindy ZornbergMr and Ms Leland D ZulchMs Lisa ZusmanMr and Mrs Thomas C White III DAF Jewish Endowment Foundation Honeywell International Charity Matching Bruce and Patricia Bartlett Foundation Omega Scientific Inc The Braun Family Foundation Microsoft ndash Matching Gifts and Giving Campaign Aluminum Recycling Technology Inc Brad Lemons Foundation Marvy Finger Family Foundation Nudy Foundation DAF Shell Oil Co Foundation ndash Matching Gifts Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund California Community Foundation Fidelity Investments Benjos LLC M Klebanoff Foundation

The SALT Center gratefully acknowledges the

generous contribution of the following friends from

July 2012 through June 2013 We are fortunate

to receive these expressions of respect and

appreciation for our program and will use these gifts

in support of both programming and scholarships

Larissa Ravago and Micheal Amlin Scholarship Recipients and Student Ambassadors

All individuals can learn

when given the opportunity

We cheer for you when

you succeed and prompt

you when it is time to

self-regulate

PRIN

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STUDENT AMBASSADORS The SALT Center Ambassador Program includes a diverse

group of current UA students who utilize SALT Center services

Ambassadors answer questions posed by prospective families

and students and share their own experiences as new students

to the University of Arizona and the SALT Center

saltarizonaedu PAGE 15

STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVE

LEARNING TECHNIQUES CENTER

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Patricia A Bartlett BuildingPO Box 2101361010 N Highland AvenueTucson AZ 85721-0136

1705300

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Existing Condition - Level 1 Proposal - Level 1

Expanded writers labfrom 4 workstationsto 9 workstations

New reception desk

New glazed entry

New restrooms

Variety of soft seating in SocialWelcome Area

Operable glazing to expand for events

New open exablemath science lab

Relocated expandedgroup room from second oor

Catering staging area

Relocated desks

New soft seating areas

02 First Floor Options [expanded lab spaces]

the world and it is these characteristics

that should be reproduced if others are to

achieve similar success

1 Supporting Students without

Diagnosis ndash Because support is tailored

to meet the needs of each student

diagnosis should not be conditional

Moreover because the program is

fee-based students without diagnoses

who appeal for support should be

granted access

2 Training Staff on Cognitive Individuality ndash I refer to the various

cognitive traits possessed by each person as ldquocognitive individualityrdquo

Based on the concept of Multiple Intelligences cognitive individuality

creates a profile of a personrsquos strengths and challenges It is important

to grow the expertise of the staff and tutors by refining the methods of

their training in the concept of cognitive individuality

3 Facilitating the Transition from High School to College ndash

Partnerships between high schools and universities ensure the

smooth transition to college for students with learning challenges

Universities need to inform high school students and their families of

the various support structures that they offer Similarly high schools

should support strategic learning that maximizes each studentrsquos

strengths encouraging the pursuit of a college degree for all students

with learning challenges

4 Offering Fee-Based Academic Support Services ndash The

fee-based model is important because it is self-sustaining It affords

the organization the flexibility it needs to stay relevant effective

and innovative because it is not reliant on federal funds controlled

by the university

5 Creating an Active Development Agenda ndash Due to the nature

of the fee-based model it is important to establish a well-endowed

scholarship fund for students who cannot afford support services

Access to higher education is a global imperative particularly for

those with learning challenges

It is clear that the SALT Center has successfully accumulated strong

pioneer know-how in the effective support of students with learning

challenges At Kansai University I will work to implement academic

support services for students with learning and attention challenges

I plan to spread the word about this remarkable program and to

collaborate with researchers at several institutions to investigate

the application of its practices in Japan and across the globe

GOING GLOBALSALT Center Recognized as the International Model

PAGE 6 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

BY DR NOBUTAKA MATSUMURA

OUR VISION The SALT Center

aspires to be the leading

international model

of success in higher

education for students

with learning and

attention challenges

Nobutaka Matsumura PhD is a professor of psychology at Kansai

University in Osaka Japan as well as an adjunct professor at the

Open University of Japan His research interests include the individual

needs of gifted learners He recently wrote an article about the SALT

Center in a bulletin for Kansai University entitled ldquoAcademic support for

students with developmental disabilities The SALT Centerrsquos services at

the University of Arizonardquo In this publication he highlights what can be

learned from the SALT Center regarding the support of students with

learning challenges at universities in Japan and around the world The

following is a synopsis of that article

In 2007 Japanese law governing education underwent a revision

Learning challenges such as Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit

Hyperactive Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder were formally

recognized as disabilities that require academic intervention However

while the concept of reasonable accommodations for students

with learning challenges is now supported by Japanese law the

implementation of these accommodations is not legally mandated

leaving students with no legal recourse if they do not receive the

support that they need

This lack of enforcement presents a problem for students as they

transition to college According to a 2012 national survey 65 of the

mainstream student population in Japanese elementary and middle

schools are struggling with learning challenges but only 260 of the

1200 colleges and universities in Japan have a support system in

place for students who learn differently Currently there are 1300

students with learning challenges receiving

academic support at Japanese universities

and that number is increasing every year

Additionally approximately 2700 students

without diagnoses receive some kind of

academic intervention Clearly support

for students with learning and attention

challenges at the college level is a necessity

and my research has lead me to the

following conclusion

I believe that the SALT Center is the international model for

comprehensive academic support for students with learning differences

The following practices set the SALT Center apart from other

post-secondary support centers on college campuses throughout

Dr Nobutaka Matsumura

10 Sectional Lightwell Studies

Existing Condition - Level 1 Proposal - Level 1

Expanded writers labfrom 4 workstationsto 9 workstations

New reception desk

New glazed entry

New restrooms

Variety of soft seating in SocialWelcome Area

Operable glazing to expand for events

New open exablemath science lab

Relocated expandedgroup room from second oor

Catering staging area

Relocated desks

New soft seating areas

02 First Floor Options [expanded lab spaces]

saltarizonaedu PAGE 7

In the United States students with learning and attention differences

are enrolling in college at a higher rate every year Sadly as many

as two-thirds of these students will not make it to graduation Those

who do usually have to transfer from school to school trying to find

the best fit for academic support

Fortunately this grim statistic does not hold water at the University of

Arizona - two out of three students who utilize SALT Center services

graduate from the University of Arizona and they do it without having

to transfer to another institution The SALT Center model drastically

reduces the drop-out rate for college students who struggle with

learning and attention challenges Long hailed as a national model

the SALT Center was recently recognized at the international level

cited as the leading program

for comprehensive academic

support for students with

learning differences in

the world

The SALT Centerrsquos vision is

simple yet ambitious ndash to help

students with learning and

attention challenges find their

place and their purpose The

journey of self-realization is a

daunting process for anyone but for students who learn differently

it often feels impossible Fortunately when it comes to helping

students match their major with their passion and preparing them

for post-collegiate success the SALT Center team is second to none

We are ambitious because we know the value of excellence and we

refuse to pay the price of complacency We are ready to continue

to make an impact but we cannot do it alone You can make a

difference with your support more students can find their place and

their purpose

It is therefore with great enthusiasm that we invite you to participate

in SALT Center Tomorrow a five-year $21 million campaign that will

build the future of the SALT Center We seek your support to ensure

that our recent accomplishments are not remembered simply as a

bright moment in our history but rather as the foundation for a SALT

Center with permanency of breadth and strength ndash a SALT Center

with the capacity to contribute by means of its scholarship and its

graduates not just to the nation but to the world

SALT CENTER TOMORROW

BY RUDY M MOLINA JR AND HILARY CUMMINS

JOIN THE DIRECTORrsquoS CIRCLEThe Directorrsquos Circle is a leadership group dedicated to

enhancing the mission and values of the department by providing

an annual consistent source of unrestricted funding to the

SALT Center Members include friends of our program parents of

current and former students professionals business

leaders and alumni To join please visit our website at

saltarizonaedualumni-donorsdirectors-circle

or contact Rudy Molina at rudymemailarizonaedu

SALT CENTER TOMORROW GOALS

The Gift of Innovation Growing Global Programs and Services The SALT Center General Fund Goal $7 Million

The Gift of Access Increasing Scholarship Funds for Students in Need The Eleanor Harner Scholarship Fund Goal $7 Million

The Gift of Space Creating an Optimal Learning Environment The SALT Center General Fund Goal $7 Million

Learning is impacted by

onersquos level of engagement

by their environment and

by their community

We strive to create

an optimal learning

environment that fosters

engagement and a sense

of communityPRIN

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CURRENTLY RAISED $21 MILLION OUT OF $21 MILLION

Join Our Capital Campaign to Build the Future of the SALT Center

Rendering of proposed expansion to the Patricia A Bartlett Building

home of the SALT Center by Gould Evans Architecture

E-SCAPE A New Twist on Technology in the CRL

BY ADAM DAVI AND MARY BETH FOSTER

PAGE 8 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

Our new workstations will include large open

spaces where students can use their own

technology collaboratively or independently

At the University of Arizona access to technology has never been

easier The SALT Center is continuously exploring new ways to

make use of technologies that may benefit students with learning

and attention challenges and you can find those technologies in

our Computer Resource Lab (CRL)

Based on the recommendation of TILT (Technology Integration

for Learning Task Force) a SALT Center committee dedicated to

evaluating educational technology and making recommendations

for optimizing its use we are excited to announce some big

changes in both the staffing and the layout of the CRL Key

contributors to TILT included staff members Mary Beth Foster

Adam Davi Joy Jerauld and Krisanne Ryther graduate assistant

Dorothy Hayden and students Evan Greer and Mimi Shocksnider

First and foremost we created a position dedicated to keeping the

SALT Center on the cutting edge of new technology Mary Beth

Foster is our first Educational Technology Coordinator and she

has assembled a team of student Technology Consultants to help

the CRL run more efficiently

As a former Learning Specialist Mary Beth is an excellent

resource for students SALT staff and faculty for innovations in

learning support and engagement

Her Technology Consultants include William Endicott Evan Greer

and Jeremy Jalnos Together they work to explore new initiatives

and provide support to students with assistive technology

software course tools and learning and organizational apps

As seniors at the UA who utilize SALT center services the

Technology Consultants have many strategies and tips to offer

students as well as a wealth of experience with programs

like Dragon Naturally Speaking and Kurzweil Consultants are

available in our 18-station computer lab for drop-in assistance

or individual appointments and they will also present workshop

demonstrations and pioneer the development of emerging

technology projects

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGYStudents who utilize SALT Center services have

access not only to tried-and-true assistive technology

hardware and software (such as Dragon Kurzweil

and Inspiration) they also get to experience emerging

technologies like tablets and mobile apps Our Computer

Resource Lab (CRL) houses the most cutting-edge

assistive technology available in order to enhance the

learning experience for our students

Computer Resource Lab

These new faces arenrsquot the only changes coming to

the CRL - because more and more students enter

college equipped with laptops and tablets we are

giving our Computer Resource Lab a makeover by

adding an E-scape Lounge which will serve as a study

area and ldquolearning sandboxrdquo The Lounge will soon be

furnished with comfortable seating and workstations

to accommodate students who bring their own

technology It will feature tablet seating moveable

furniture and a portable partition for those who want

to set their study

space apart from

distractions

Some other

exciting new

features of the

CRL will be

the addition of

iPads as well as

Windows 8 and

Android tablets

We want to give students an opportunity to discover

and explore educational apps with our Technology

Consultants across multiple platforms We are also

planning to install extended desktop stations which

will allow students to connect their laptops to large

monitors for group collaboration

Future improvements of the SALT Center will ensure

that our students have the most current and effective

tools for learning We are exploring other additions

such as Mediascape collaborative workstations

interactive white-boards table-top touch screens and

large LED displays We look forward to expanding the

use of educational technology in both the physical and

virtual landscape of the SALT Center

GOING GREEN SALT Center ONLINE APPLICATION

The SALT Center online application is now linked to the

University of Arizona online undergraduate application

Applying has never been easier simply complete the form

upload documentation of your learning challenge and

pay by credit card

Facilitating solutions

is a critical part of the

learning process

We explore solutions

with you as you confront

challenges

PRIN

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saltarizonaedu PAGE 9

Mary Beth Foster Coordinator for Educational Technology

Evan Greer Technology Consultant

Jeremy Jalnos Technology Consultant

William Endicott Technology Consultant

The SALT Center helps hundreds of UA students overcome their

learning and attention difficulties in order to become successful

college graduates In recent years the quality of student

preparedness for college has become a growing concern around

the country To help alleviate this problem the SALT Center

launched a pre-college summer program for high

school students and graduates to help prepare them for

college the SALT way

Months of planning marketing and curriculum development

gave way to the inaugural session of the SALT Center

Pre-College Summer Program It was hosted at San Diego State

University ndash students and faculty stayed in residence

COLLEGE YOUrsquoVE GOT THIS SALT Center Launches Pre-College Summer Program

BY CAROLINE RAGANO

PAGE 10 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

halls utilized SDSU facilities for classes during the week and

explored San Diego on the weekends The class of 29 students

ranged from 16-19 years old and came from a variety of regions

across the United States

The Summer Program gave students a taste of college life in

a controlled environment To accomplish this faculty chose to

implement a balance of learning skill-building and fun in their

curriculum designs Students also had time to set and reflect on

their goals and discover their unique motivations for learning

In order to mimic the college experience students took a

full course load throughout the week and participated in

extra-curricular clubs such as guitar sports and digital

photography Faculty and students connected outside of the

classroom during tutoring sessions and meetings with their

Learning Specialists just as they would at the SALT Center at the

University of Arizona The Learning Specialists helped students

with organizational and study skills time management and other

ldquoDuring the Summer Program I learned the important skill of

balancing a super-busy college schedule so that I can get my work

done and still have time to go out and have fun This program has

really given me an edge over students who didnrsquot attend because I

understand how to balance my time and I got a taste of dorm liferdquo

ndash David Summer Program Participant

ldquoWhen need arises we step forward and fill the void that

some did not even know existedrdquo

ndash Dr Eleanor Harner Founder of the SALT Center

Go Out on the Town

Make New Friends

Individuals have the potential to grow

in ways they never thought possible

and to exceed their own expectations

We challenge you to aspire to the

highest possible level of achievement

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To apply for Summer Program 2014 visit our website at saltarizonaedupre-college

The application will be posted this fall

saltarizonaedu PAGE 11

executive functions that are important in college Tutoring gave

students the extra help they needed to succeed academically

Students learned a lot about themselves but the Summer

Program presented a learning curve for their families as well

For many this was the first time that their student had traveled

alone or stayed away from home for an extended period of

time Moreover it was the first time their student would have

to advocate for themselves without a family member present

Despite these challenges families told us that they were so

grateful for the Summer Program because it helped them

learn how to better support their students as they transition

into college

ldquoThe Summer Program has taught me so much about myself

and that I can do things that I thought I couldnrsquotrdquo

ndash Rena Summer Program Participant

ldquoI learned that shersquos eager for more social interaction with peers

specifically with peers who have something in common with her

I learned that she may need to be reminded that she will have

resources available in college that she can utilize and I learned to

think more carefully about what to look for in a universityrdquo

ndash Parent of Summer Program Participant

ldquoThe Summer Program was a great way to experience

what college is like before attendinghellip I hope that SALT

continues this program in the futurerdquo

ndash Peter Summer Program Participant

NEED A COACH ADHDLife Coaching is a partnership that

increases self-awareness and encourages goal-directed

behaviors for students with learning challenges in order to

maximize their personal potential The SALT Center offers

stand-alone coaching services for pre-college and college

students throughout the world For more information

please contact Rudy Molina at rudymemailarizonaedu

Hang with your RA

Participate in Extra-Curricular Clubs

Take College-Level Courses

With the success of our first SALT Center Pre-College Summer

Program we look forward to making it a permanent fixture of

our services and support

PAGE 12 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONAreg

BY JENNIFER HANSEN

Perseverance is defined as steadfastness in achieving success

despite difficulty or delay At the SALT Center this trait can be

found in our students who work hard to achieve success in

their studies as well as in our dedicated tutoring staff who

strive to help students reach their academic potential

Perhaps no one better exemplifies this trait than Alexander

Offord a SALT Center tutor and UA graduate

Alexander began his career at the University of Arizona as an

Electrical Engineering major but soon realized that it wasnrsquot for

him Unfortunately as his priorities moved farther away from

his studies his grades suffered and he eventually dropped

out of school

The next nine years proved difficult Alexander bounced

between odd jobs such as the graveyard shift in a print shop

warehouse work and even a cigar shop His life was rarely

stable and for a brief

period he was homeless

ldquoMy belongings were in

a storage shed I had

nowhere to liverdquo he recalls

Through perseverance and

determination Alexander

overcame these hardships

and ultimately returned to

the University of Arizona

to continue his academic journey This time Alexander chose

an area of study for which he had passion As a child he read

The Hitchhikerrsquos Guide to the Galaxy which piqued his interest in

philosophy but it was a general philosophy course that really

PERSEVERANCE

pushed him toward a Philosophy major He added sociology

as a second major to round out his interest in social and

behavioral sciences ldquoSocial theory draws a great deal from

philosophical theoryrdquo he says

Alexanderrsquos passion was met with immense success He

had the opportunity to work as a preceptor in the philosophy

department and while there discovered his talent for helping

others When a position for a Philosophy Tutor at the SALT

Center became available both an instructor and a teaching

assistant recommended that Alexander apply He got the

position and quickly progressed through each level of tutor

certification He is now a Master Tutor and a Tutor Lead for the

Writerrsquos Lab

His dedication to each student is truly remarkable Alexander

knows the importance of building relationships with students

and always underscores the value of asking questions ldquoThe

easiest most straight forward approach to any problem

is ndash just ask Donrsquot be afraid to ask questionsrdquo Alexander is

a great resource ndash students know they can go to him for a

confidence boost or a little push when they need it It is often

this relationship that helps students gain the motivation they

need to persevere

Alexander graduated in May of 2013 with Bachelor of Science

Degrees in both Philosophy and Sociology He is the recipient of

the Kathryn Anne Governal Perseverance Award conferred by

the UA Philosophy Department in recognition of distinguished

achievement by a student in overcoming personal economic or

physical obstacles in completing a degree at the UA We are so

proud that Alexander is a part of our SALT Center team and we

wish him the best of luck in all of his future endeavors

Individuals become great

by choice not by chance

We can assist you in

becoming great when you

are ready to be great

PRIN

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Alexander Offord SALT Center Tutor

485 students

8459hours

Subject Specific Tutoring

527total students 12468total hours

148 students

139 students

1395hours 534hours

Drop-in By Appointment

Math amp Science Lab

215 students

167 students

1221hours

659hours

Drop-in By Appointment

Writerrsquos Lab

By Appointment

saltarizonaedu PAGE 13

Tutoring is a staple of SALT Center support Our 95 tutors many of whom are UA students specialize in a variety of subjects and are required to meet rigorous training standards Last year our tutoring team served approximately 527 students who utilized over 12468 hours of SALT Center Tutoring

TUTOR CERTIFICATIONRegular Tutor 15 hours of training

+ 25 hours of tutoring

Advanced Tutor 9 additional hours training

+ 75 additional hours of tutoring

Master Tutor 265 additional hours training

+ 175 additional hours of tutoring

In addition to serving students Master Tutors facilitate

tutor trainings for their peers The SALT Center currently

has 5 Master Tutors

Students can make appointments for one-on-one

tutoring sessions if they need help in a particular course

Students can utilize the Writerrsquos Lab or

the Math amp Science Lab for broader help

in these subject areas by dropping in or

scheduling an appointment

On behalf of the SALT Center Staff and the students we serve we would like to thank our talented and professional tutoring team for their hard work and dedication

SCHOLARSHIP How Generous Giving Promotes Student Success

PAGE 14 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

Catherine Caitlin and Bryce received SALT Center

scholarships to help pay for their fees I sat down with them to

learn more about how utilizing SALT Center services made a

difference for them during their first year of college

BY LAURA KERRY-HENKEL

Catherine Laura Bryce and CaitlinSTUDENT PROFILESCatherine ButlerHometown Tempe AZMajor Pre-Family StudiesCumulative freshman GPA 3143Campus Activities Delta Delta Delta Secretary SALT Ambassador

Caitlin PetitiHometown Millbrae CAMajor Pre-EducationCumulative freshman GPA 3743Campus Activities Future Teachers Club

Bryce SchulerHometown Prescott AZMajor Pre-BusinessCumulative freshman GPA 40Campus Activities Enactus enactusorgwho-we-areour-story

The SALT Center offers a range of need-based

scholarship awards to help compensate for the fees

associated with participating in the program Over

50 students receive scholarship funds every year

To learn more about the scholarships we offer or to

contribute to the Eleanor Harner Scholarship Fund

please visit our website saltarizonaedu

How did the SALT Center support you during your first year

of college

CATHERINE After I had finished my math credits I assumed I would

no longer need SALT Center tutoring However I quickly learned I

could benefit from tutoring in other classes such as Psychology

English and even Oceanography Without tutoring I believe that I

would not be enjoying the success that I achieved my freshman year

CAITLIN The SALT Center was my home away from home I used

tutoring and the Writerrsquos Lab and the weekly appointments were

amazing Without the SALT Center I would not have achieved the

grades I did this past year When I was homesick and wanted to give

up my Learning Specialist would encourage me - they helped me

survive the year

What are your thoughts on receiving a SALT Center Scholarship

CATHERINE I feel so honored to receive the SALT Center scholarship

SALT Center services are invaluable to me and this scholarship will

enable me to continue to use them in the coming year

CAITLIN My scholarship helped me afford SALT Center fees which

helped me to achieve in school I love the SALT Center and the fact

that they offer scholarships because they want to help as many

students as possible

BRYCE Itrsquos great I am very grateful for the additional support that

helps keep the SALT Center a cost-effective asset to my education

What advice would you give to students with learning challenges

who will be starting their freshman year in the fall

CATHERINE The main piece of advice that I would give to incoming

freshmen is to make sure to use all resources available to them

I found success by creating standing tutoring appointments for my

most challenging classes and visiting or emailing professors often to

stay in contact with them regarding assignments and grades

BRYCE For certain classes reading all of the assigned readings isnrsquot

necessary to achieve a great grade in the class Because students with

learning disabilities often have difficulty reading quickly itrsquos best to

prioritize the reading that is most important and to focus on that And

ride a bike It saves a lot of time

What are your goals after college

CATHERINE After I receive my degree I want to work as a Child Life

Specialist so that I can help children understand their hospitalization

and make their procedures and tests a little less scary and painful

In the future I plan to earn a Masterrsquos degree in the field of child

development

CAITLIN My goal is to follow in the footsteps of my mom and become

a Special Education teacher

BRYCE If my career interests stay the same I plan to start a business

after college or join a start-up so that I utilize the Business and

Entrepreneurship education that Irsquom working on right now at the UA

IN APPRECIATIONDr Scott W AlpertMr Eric H AnixterMr and Mrs Michael ArmstrongMr and Mrs Ian N ArnofMrs Wendy AsarchDr Scott and Mrs Hollis AshtonMs Aynah V AskanasMr Kwang H BaekMr Patrick J BanahanMr Tony BanegasMr Brian H BarnettMr and Mrs Bruce R BartlettMr Eric BassMr and Mrs Jeffrey A BensonMrs Lauren E Benson

Mr and Mrs Saul BerkowitzMr Scot BerlinskiDr Alan Blaustein and Ms Anna ReynerMs Bari M BlockMr and Mrs William BluechelMr and Ms Irwin B BornsteinMr and Mrs Robert A Bowlsby IIMr and Mrs William D BoydMrs Marilyn K BraunMr Seth BregerMr and Mrs Scott L BreiningerMr Frederick S BrownMr and Mrs James S BrownDr Amber B BullerMr and Mrs Gabriel M BustamanteMr Richard CalvertMr Robert Carasik and Ms Mary DryovageMr Daniel S CarneyMs Veta CarneyMr and Mrs Paul CasascoMr Larry CassMs Meg H ClarkMs Laura M CohenMr Mike ColarikMr and Mrs David D ConeMr Walter R Cook and Ms Elisa A KapellDr and Mrs Thomas J CottleMrs Kristin B CousinsMs Kathleen CresciM Holly CromerMrs Bonnie D CunninghamDr Joseph N Cunningham JrMr Ed CurtisMr Robert DanzigerMrs Janet S DavisMr and Mrs Wayne E DawsonMr Aymon DeMauroMr Sean M Dixon and Mrs Theresa Dolan-DixonMr Harold C Dorenbecher and Ms Mary HeissMr and Ms Harry R Drackett IVMr and Mrs Anthony DrypolcherMr and Mrs Gerald J DusbabekMr and Mrs Andrew N ErnstMr and Ms Richard K EvanoMr and Mrs Paul D FenskeMr Stephen FerrisDr Donald W FerrisMr and Mrs Ivan J FieldMr and Ms John D FieroMr Leonard J Figueroa and

Mrs Lee D Mendel-Figueroa

Mr and Mrs Marvy A FingerMs Janet FishmanDr Maria S FloroMr and Mrs Craig L FordyceMr and Ms Jonathan FoxMr and Mrs Bruce FrazinMrs Deborah GabrielMs Brittany M GabrielMr and Mrs Julius W GerickeMr Juan R GodoyMr Sanford L GoldeenDr Cynthia H and Dr Gary N GoralnikMrs Pamela GradyMs Melanie R GreenbergMr Todd M GreenbergMr and Mrs Peter GreenthalMs Lindsey J GriffinMs Elana A GrossmanMs Jennifer S GrunfeldMr and Mrs John M Haas JrMr Tom HealyMr and Mrs Daniel HershMr Rodney HersonDr and Mrs Marshall I HertzMrs Catherine HollanderMr and Mrs Richard J HolzerMr Louis J HorvathMr Douglas HoskingMr Jon IhaMr Jeffrey IraMr and Mrs Stuart L JacobsonMr Gregory JarrinDr and Mrs Gregory M JohnMr and Mrs Timothy JohnsonMrs Anna Lissa JohnsonMs Jill M JonesMs Mary Tara JoyceMs Diane JulinMr and Mrs Eric KahnMr and Mrs Michael J KaisermanMs Elizabeth A KaplanMr and Mrs Peter KastMrs Karen KatzMrs Ann Z KerrMs Sharon E KinneyMrs Merle KlebanoffMr Joshua T KlebanoffMr and Ms Dave KlineMr John KlingeMr and Mrs John LarsonMs Jennifer LehrMr James LewisMr and Mrs Thomas R LincolnMr and Mrs Gary J LindonMs Beverli LinnDr and Mrs David LustbaderMr and Ms Tom MarantetteDr and Mrs Edward T Marshall JrMr Mark P MarstersMr David MathewsMrs Joan McDonaldDr Russell R McDonaldMr and Mrs Donald A McGovern JrMr and Mrs Peter McRoskeyMr Walter G and Rev Virginia P MenezesMs Lee Anne MitchelMs Gennie MolinaMr and Mrs Rudy M Molina JrDr and Mrs Jaime D MoriguchiMr Jack MyersMr and Mrs David E MysonaMr Jeffrey S NewbergDr and Mrs Frederic NicolaMr and Mrs Richard NorenMr Michael C OrsquoConnor JrMr Do Bong Park and Mrs Jung Ja OhM Karen PavoneMr and Mrs Ephraim PeakMr Michael S PearlsteinMs Georgene E PetriMrs Mary PleeterMr Jeffrey B PlevanMr John Polachek and

Mrs Janet Trompeter-PolachekMs Lauren Post-GrossmanMr and Mrs Michael Powell

Mr and Mrs Joseph Power JrDr and Mrs Daniel PowersMs Letitia L PrattMs Harriet PrennerMr and Mrs Kenneth M PressbergMs Amy A F PriceMrs Hallie L PrinceMs Debra M PuccioMr David Raskin and Dr Michele ScheinerMr and Mrs Howard E ReichMrs Nancy RichgelsDr Martha RichmondMrs Prudence RieflinMr Mark F RosenbaumMr and Mrs Arthur RosenbloomMr and Mrs Jake RosenzweigMr David A RowneyMr Stephen RyanMrs Paula SalingMs Robin D SchaefMr and Mrs Bart J SchenoneMr and Mrs Martin SchneidermanMr Steven G SeleznowMs Shelley SeloverMr Ondre H SeltzerMr and Mrs Gardner B SemetMr and Mrs Daniel H ShoosterMr and Ms Scott R SilbersteinMr and Dr Alan T SilvermanMr and Mrs Alan A SilvestriMr Michael J SiverDr Steven J SlackDr and Mrs Steven M SomersMr Steven SteinbergMrs Mary SteinerMr and Mrs Gerald H StoolMr and Mrs Todd A StreetMr and Mrs Robert M SuttonMs Jacqueline TaylorDr Stephen P Taylor

Ms Guadalupe A ThompsonMr Michael T TomaszMs Barbara J TuckerMs Fredericka T VeikleyMrs Michelle M VentozaMrs Dorthea Vis MorescoMr and Mrs Thomas J VozzoDr and Mrs Anthony F VuturoMr and Mrs Steven Scott WaldMr Michael R WaltonMr Marc WeinsteinMr and Ms John WeiselMs Vanna M WhiteMr and Mrs Thomas C White IIIMs Julie K WilliamsonDaniel and Jill WohlfarthDr and Mrs Samuel F WolfsonMrs Karen A WrightMrs Sylvia S YoungMrs Mindy ZornbergMr and Ms Leland D ZulchMs Lisa ZusmanMr and Mrs Thomas C White III DAF Jewish Endowment Foundation Honeywell International Charity Matching Bruce and Patricia Bartlett Foundation Omega Scientific Inc The Braun Family Foundation Microsoft ndash Matching Gifts and Giving Campaign Aluminum Recycling Technology Inc Brad Lemons Foundation Marvy Finger Family Foundation Nudy Foundation DAF Shell Oil Co Foundation ndash Matching Gifts Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund California Community Foundation Fidelity Investments Benjos LLC M Klebanoff Foundation

The SALT Center gratefully acknowledges the

generous contribution of the following friends from

July 2012 through June 2013 We are fortunate

to receive these expressions of respect and

appreciation for our program and will use these gifts

in support of both programming and scholarships

Larissa Ravago and Micheal Amlin Scholarship Recipients and Student Ambassadors

All individuals can learn

when given the opportunity

We cheer for you when

you succeed and prompt

you when it is time to

self-regulate

PRIN

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STUDENT AMBASSADORS The SALT Center Ambassador Program includes a diverse

group of current UA students who utilize SALT Center services

Ambassadors answer questions posed by prospective families

and students and share their own experiences as new students

to the University of Arizona and the SALT Center

saltarizonaedu PAGE 15

STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVE

LEARNING TECHNIQUES CENTER

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SALT Center

Patricia A Bartlett BuildingPO Box 2101361010 N Highland AvenueTucson AZ 85721-0136

1705300

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TUCSON ARIZONA

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Page 7: SALT Journal 2013

10 Sectional Lightwell Studies

Existing Condition - Level 1 Proposal - Level 1

Expanded writers labfrom 4 workstationsto 9 workstations

New reception desk

New glazed entry

New restrooms

Variety of soft seating in SocialWelcome Area

Operable glazing to expand for events

New open exablemath science lab

Relocated expandedgroup room from second oor

Catering staging area

Relocated desks

New soft seating areas

02 First Floor Options [expanded lab spaces]

saltarizonaedu PAGE 7

In the United States students with learning and attention differences

are enrolling in college at a higher rate every year Sadly as many

as two-thirds of these students will not make it to graduation Those

who do usually have to transfer from school to school trying to find

the best fit for academic support

Fortunately this grim statistic does not hold water at the University of

Arizona - two out of three students who utilize SALT Center services

graduate from the University of Arizona and they do it without having

to transfer to another institution The SALT Center model drastically

reduces the drop-out rate for college students who struggle with

learning and attention challenges Long hailed as a national model

the SALT Center was recently recognized at the international level

cited as the leading program

for comprehensive academic

support for students with

learning differences in

the world

The SALT Centerrsquos vision is

simple yet ambitious ndash to help

students with learning and

attention challenges find their

place and their purpose The

journey of self-realization is a

daunting process for anyone but for students who learn differently

it often feels impossible Fortunately when it comes to helping

students match their major with their passion and preparing them

for post-collegiate success the SALT Center team is second to none

We are ambitious because we know the value of excellence and we

refuse to pay the price of complacency We are ready to continue

to make an impact but we cannot do it alone You can make a

difference with your support more students can find their place and

their purpose

It is therefore with great enthusiasm that we invite you to participate

in SALT Center Tomorrow a five-year $21 million campaign that will

build the future of the SALT Center We seek your support to ensure

that our recent accomplishments are not remembered simply as a

bright moment in our history but rather as the foundation for a SALT

Center with permanency of breadth and strength ndash a SALT Center

with the capacity to contribute by means of its scholarship and its

graduates not just to the nation but to the world

SALT CENTER TOMORROW

BY RUDY M MOLINA JR AND HILARY CUMMINS

JOIN THE DIRECTORrsquoS CIRCLEThe Directorrsquos Circle is a leadership group dedicated to

enhancing the mission and values of the department by providing

an annual consistent source of unrestricted funding to the

SALT Center Members include friends of our program parents of

current and former students professionals business

leaders and alumni To join please visit our website at

saltarizonaedualumni-donorsdirectors-circle

or contact Rudy Molina at rudymemailarizonaedu

SALT CENTER TOMORROW GOALS

The Gift of Innovation Growing Global Programs and Services The SALT Center General Fund Goal $7 Million

The Gift of Access Increasing Scholarship Funds for Students in Need The Eleanor Harner Scholarship Fund Goal $7 Million

The Gift of Space Creating an Optimal Learning Environment The SALT Center General Fund Goal $7 Million

Learning is impacted by

onersquos level of engagement

by their environment and

by their community

We strive to create

an optimal learning

environment that fosters

engagement and a sense

of communityPRIN

CIPL

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CURRENTLY RAISED $21 MILLION OUT OF $21 MILLION

Join Our Capital Campaign to Build the Future of the SALT Center

Rendering of proposed expansion to the Patricia A Bartlett Building

home of the SALT Center by Gould Evans Architecture

E-SCAPE A New Twist on Technology in the CRL

BY ADAM DAVI AND MARY BETH FOSTER

PAGE 8 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

Our new workstations will include large open

spaces where students can use their own

technology collaboratively or independently

At the University of Arizona access to technology has never been

easier The SALT Center is continuously exploring new ways to

make use of technologies that may benefit students with learning

and attention challenges and you can find those technologies in

our Computer Resource Lab (CRL)

Based on the recommendation of TILT (Technology Integration

for Learning Task Force) a SALT Center committee dedicated to

evaluating educational technology and making recommendations

for optimizing its use we are excited to announce some big

changes in both the staffing and the layout of the CRL Key

contributors to TILT included staff members Mary Beth Foster

Adam Davi Joy Jerauld and Krisanne Ryther graduate assistant

Dorothy Hayden and students Evan Greer and Mimi Shocksnider

First and foremost we created a position dedicated to keeping the

SALT Center on the cutting edge of new technology Mary Beth

Foster is our first Educational Technology Coordinator and she

has assembled a team of student Technology Consultants to help

the CRL run more efficiently

As a former Learning Specialist Mary Beth is an excellent

resource for students SALT staff and faculty for innovations in

learning support and engagement

Her Technology Consultants include William Endicott Evan Greer

and Jeremy Jalnos Together they work to explore new initiatives

and provide support to students with assistive technology

software course tools and learning and organizational apps

As seniors at the UA who utilize SALT center services the

Technology Consultants have many strategies and tips to offer

students as well as a wealth of experience with programs

like Dragon Naturally Speaking and Kurzweil Consultants are

available in our 18-station computer lab for drop-in assistance

or individual appointments and they will also present workshop

demonstrations and pioneer the development of emerging

technology projects

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGYStudents who utilize SALT Center services have

access not only to tried-and-true assistive technology

hardware and software (such as Dragon Kurzweil

and Inspiration) they also get to experience emerging

technologies like tablets and mobile apps Our Computer

Resource Lab (CRL) houses the most cutting-edge

assistive technology available in order to enhance the

learning experience for our students

Computer Resource Lab

These new faces arenrsquot the only changes coming to

the CRL - because more and more students enter

college equipped with laptops and tablets we are

giving our Computer Resource Lab a makeover by

adding an E-scape Lounge which will serve as a study

area and ldquolearning sandboxrdquo The Lounge will soon be

furnished with comfortable seating and workstations

to accommodate students who bring their own

technology It will feature tablet seating moveable

furniture and a portable partition for those who want

to set their study

space apart from

distractions

Some other

exciting new

features of the

CRL will be

the addition of

iPads as well as

Windows 8 and

Android tablets

We want to give students an opportunity to discover

and explore educational apps with our Technology

Consultants across multiple platforms We are also

planning to install extended desktop stations which

will allow students to connect their laptops to large

monitors for group collaboration

Future improvements of the SALT Center will ensure

that our students have the most current and effective

tools for learning We are exploring other additions

such as Mediascape collaborative workstations

interactive white-boards table-top touch screens and

large LED displays We look forward to expanding the

use of educational technology in both the physical and

virtual landscape of the SALT Center

GOING GREEN SALT Center ONLINE APPLICATION

The SALT Center online application is now linked to the

University of Arizona online undergraduate application

Applying has never been easier simply complete the form

upload documentation of your learning challenge and

pay by credit card

Facilitating solutions

is a critical part of the

learning process

We explore solutions

with you as you confront

challenges

PRIN

CIPL

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saltarizonaedu PAGE 9

Mary Beth Foster Coordinator for Educational Technology

Evan Greer Technology Consultant

Jeremy Jalnos Technology Consultant

William Endicott Technology Consultant

The SALT Center helps hundreds of UA students overcome their

learning and attention difficulties in order to become successful

college graduates In recent years the quality of student

preparedness for college has become a growing concern around

the country To help alleviate this problem the SALT Center

launched a pre-college summer program for high

school students and graduates to help prepare them for

college the SALT way

Months of planning marketing and curriculum development

gave way to the inaugural session of the SALT Center

Pre-College Summer Program It was hosted at San Diego State

University ndash students and faculty stayed in residence

COLLEGE YOUrsquoVE GOT THIS SALT Center Launches Pre-College Summer Program

BY CAROLINE RAGANO

PAGE 10 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

halls utilized SDSU facilities for classes during the week and

explored San Diego on the weekends The class of 29 students

ranged from 16-19 years old and came from a variety of regions

across the United States

The Summer Program gave students a taste of college life in

a controlled environment To accomplish this faculty chose to

implement a balance of learning skill-building and fun in their

curriculum designs Students also had time to set and reflect on

their goals and discover their unique motivations for learning

In order to mimic the college experience students took a

full course load throughout the week and participated in

extra-curricular clubs such as guitar sports and digital

photography Faculty and students connected outside of the

classroom during tutoring sessions and meetings with their

Learning Specialists just as they would at the SALT Center at the

University of Arizona The Learning Specialists helped students

with organizational and study skills time management and other

ldquoDuring the Summer Program I learned the important skill of

balancing a super-busy college schedule so that I can get my work

done and still have time to go out and have fun This program has

really given me an edge over students who didnrsquot attend because I

understand how to balance my time and I got a taste of dorm liferdquo

ndash David Summer Program Participant

ldquoWhen need arises we step forward and fill the void that

some did not even know existedrdquo

ndash Dr Eleanor Harner Founder of the SALT Center

Go Out on the Town

Make New Friends

Individuals have the potential to grow

in ways they never thought possible

and to exceed their own expectations

We challenge you to aspire to the

highest possible level of achievement

PRIN

CIPL

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To apply for Summer Program 2014 visit our website at saltarizonaedupre-college

The application will be posted this fall

saltarizonaedu PAGE 11

executive functions that are important in college Tutoring gave

students the extra help they needed to succeed academically

Students learned a lot about themselves but the Summer

Program presented a learning curve for their families as well

For many this was the first time that their student had traveled

alone or stayed away from home for an extended period of

time Moreover it was the first time their student would have

to advocate for themselves without a family member present

Despite these challenges families told us that they were so

grateful for the Summer Program because it helped them

learn how to better support their students as they transition

into college

ldquoThe Summer Program has taught me so much about myself

and that I can do things that I thought I couldnrsquotrdquo

ndash Rena Summer Program Participant

ldquoI learned that shersquos eager for more social interaction with peers

specifically with peers who have something in common with her

I learned that she may need to be reminded that she will have

resources available in college that she can utilize and I learned to

think more carefully about what to look for in a universityrdquo

ndash Parent of Summer Program Participant

ldquoThe Summer Program was a great way to experience

what college is like before attendinghellip I hope that SALT

continues this program in the futurerdquo

ndash Peter Summer Program Participant

NEED A COACH ADHDLife Coaching is a partnership that

increases self-awareness and encourages goal-directed

behaviors for students with learning challenges in order to

maximize their personal potential The SALT Center offers

stand-alone coaching services for pre-college and college

students throughout the world For more information

please contact Rudy Molina at rudymemailarizonaedu

Hang with your RA

Participate in Extra-Curricular Clubs

Take College-Level Courses

With the success of our first SALT Center Pre-College Summer

Program we look forward to making it a permanent fixture of

our services and support

PAGE 12 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONAreg

BY JENNIFER HANSEN

Perseverance is defined as steadfastness in achieving success

despite difficulty or delay At the SALT Center this trait can be

found in our students who work hard to achieve success in

their studies as well as in our dedicated tutoring staff who

strive to help students reach their academic potential

Perhaps no one better exemplifies this trait than Alexander

Offord a SALT Center tutor and UA graduate

Alexander began his career at the University of Arizona as an

Electrical Engineering major but soon realized that it wasnrsquot for

him Unfortunately as his priorities moved farther away from

his studies his grades suffered and he eventually dropped

out of school

The next nine years proved difficult Alexander bounced

between odd jobs such as the graveyard shift in a print shop

warehouse work and even a cigar shop His life was rarely

stable and for a brief

period he was homeless

ldquoMy belongings were in

a storage shed I had

nowhere to liverdquo he recalls

Through perseverance and

determination Alexander

overcame these hardships

and ultimately returned to

the University of Arizona

to continue his academic journey This time Alexander chose

an area of study for which he had passion As a child he read

The Hitchhikerrsquos Guide to the Galaxy which piqued his interest in

philosophy but it was a general philosophy course that really

PERSEVERANCE

pushed him toward a Philosophy major He added sociology

as a second major to round out his interest in social and

behavioral sciences ldquoSocial theory draws a great deal from

philosophical theoryrdquo he says

Alexanderrsquos passion was met with immense success He

had the opportunity to work as a preceptor in the philosophy

department and while there discovered his talent for helping

others When a position for a Philosophy Tutor at the SALT

Center became available both an instructor and a teaching

assistant recommended that Alexander apply He got the

position and quickly progressed through each level of tutor

certification He is now a Master Tutor and a Tutor Lead for the

Writerrsquos Lab

His dedication to each student is truly remarkable Alexander

knows the importance of building relationships with students

and always underscores the value of asking questions ldquoThe

easiest most straight forward approach to any problem

is ndash just ask Donrsquot be afraid to ask questionsrdquo Alexander is

a great resource ndash students know they can go to him for a

confidence boost or a little push when they need it It is often

this relationship that helps students gain the motivation they

need to persevere

Alexander graduated in May of 2013 with Bachelor of Science

Degrees in both Philosophy and Sociology He is the recipient of

the Kathryn Anne Governal Perseverance Award conferred by

the UA Philosophy Department in recognition of distinguished

achievement by a student in overcoming personal economic or

physical obstacles in completing a degree at the UA We are so

proud that Alexander is a part of our SALT Center team and we

wish him the best of luck in all of his future endeavors

Individuals become great

by choice not by chance

We can assist you in

becoming great when you

are ready to be great

PRIN

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Alexander Offord SALT Center Tutor

485 students

8459hours

Subject Specific Tutoring

527total students 12468total hours

148 students

139 students

1395hours 534hours

Drop-in By Appointment

Math amp Science Lab

215 students

167 students

1221hours

659hours

Drop-in By Appointment

Writerrsquos Lab

By Appointment

saltarizonaedu PAGE 13

Tutoring is a staple of SALT Center support Our 95 tutors many of whom are UA students specialize in a variety of subjects and are required to meet rigorous training standards Last year our tutoring team served approximately 527 students who utilized over 12468 hours of SALT Center Tutoring

TUTOR CERTIFICATIONRegular Tutor 15 hours of training

+ 25 hours of tutoring

Advanced Tutor 9 additional hours training

+ 75 additional hours of tutoring

Master Tutor 265 additional hours training

+ 175 additional hours of tutoring

In addition to serving students Master Tutors facilitate

tutor trainings for their peers The SALT Center currently

has 5 Master Tutors

Students can make appointments for one-on-one

tutoring sessions if they need help in a particular course

Students can utilize the Writerrsquos Lab or

the Math amp Science Lab for broader help

in these subject areas by dropping in or

scheduling an appointment

On behalf of the SALT Center Staff and the students we serve we would like to thank our talented and professional tutoring team for their hard work and dedication

SCHOLARSHIP How Generous Giving Promotes Student Success

PAGE 14 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

Catherine Caitlin and Bryce received SALT Center

scholarships to help pay for their fees I sat down with them to

learn more about how utilizing SALT Center services made a

difference for them during their first year of college

BY LAURA KERRY-HENKEL

Catherine Laura Bryce and CaitlinSTUDENT PROFILESCatherine ButlerHometown Tempe AZMajor Pre-Family StudiesCumulative freshman GPA 3143Campus Activities Delta Delta Delta Secretary SALT Ambassador

Caitlin PetitiHometown Millbrae CAMajor Pre-EducationCumulative freshman GPA 3743Campus Activities Future Teachers Club

Bryce SchulerHometown Prescott AZMajor Pre-BusinessCumulative freshman GPA 40Campus Activities Enactus enactusorgwho-we-areour-story

The SALT Center offers a range of need-based

scholarship awards to help compensate for the fees

associated with participating in the program Over

50 students receive scholarship funds every year

To learn more about the scholarships we offer or to

contribute to the Eleanor Harner Scholarship Fund

please visit our website saltarizonaedu

How did the SALT Center support you during your first year

of college

CATHERINE After I had finished my math credits I assumed I would

no longer need SALT Center tutoring However I quickly learned I

could benefit from tutoring in other classes such as Psychology

English and even Oceanography Without tutoring I believe that I

would not be enjoying the success that I achieved my freshman year

CAITLIN The SALT Center was my home away from home I used

tutoring and the Writerrsquos Lab and the weekly appointments were

amazing Without the SALT Center I would not have achieved the

grades I did this past year When I was homesick and wanted to give

up my Learning Specialist would encourage me - they helped me

survive the year

What are your thoughts on receiving a SALT Center Scholarship

CATHERINE I feel so honored to receive the SALT Center scholarship

SALT Center services are invaluable to me and this scholarship will

enable me to continue to use them in the coming year

CAITLIN My scholarship helped me afford SALT Center fees which

helped me to achieve in school I love the SALT Center and the fact

that they offer scholarships because they want to help as many

students as possible

BRYCE Itrsquos great I am very grateful for the additional support that

helps keep the SALT Center a cost-effective asset to my education

What advice would you give to students with learning challenges

who will be starting their freshman year in the fall

CATHERINE The main piece of advice that I would give to incoming

freshmen is to make sure to use all resources available to them

I found success by creating standing tutoring appointments for my

most challenging classes and visiting or emailing professors often to

stay in contact with them regarding assignments and grades

BRYCE For certain classes reading all of the assigned readings isnrsquot

necessary to achieve a great grade in the class Because students with

learning disabilities often have difficulty reading quickly itrsquos best to

prioritize the reading that is most important and to focus on that And

ride a bike It saves a lot of time

What are your goals after college

CATHERINE After I receive my degree I want to work as a Child Life

Specialist so that I can help children understand their hospitalization

and make their procedures and tests a little less scary and painful

In the future I plan to earn a Masterrsquos degree in the field of child

development

CAITLIN My goal is to follow in the footsteps of my mom and become

a Special Education teacher

BRYCE If my career interests stay the same I plan to start a business

after college or join a start-up so that I utilize the Business and

Entrepreneurship education that Irsquom working on right now at the UA

IN APPRECIATIONDr Scott W AlpertMr Eric H AnixterMr and Mrs Michael ArmstrongMr and Mrs Ian N ArnofMrs Wendy AsarchDr Scott and Mrs Hollis AshtonMs Aynah V AskanasMr Kwang H BaekMr Patrick J BanahanMr Tony BanegasMr Brian H BarnettMr and Mrs Bruce R BartlettMr Eric BassMr and Mrs Jeffrey A BensonMrs Lauren E Benson

Mr and Mrs Saul BerkowitzMr Scot BerlinskiDr Alan Blaustein and Ms Anna ReynerMs Bari M BlockMr and Mrs William BluechelMr and Ms Irwin B BornsteinMr and Mrs Robert A Bowlsby IIMr and Mrs William D BoydMrs Marilyn K BraunMr Seth BregerMr and Mrs Scott L BreiningerMr Frederick S BrownMr and Mrs James S BrownDr Amber B BullerMr and Mrs Gabriel M BustamanteMr Richard CalvertMr Robert Carasik and Ms Mary DryovageMr Daniel S CarneyMs Veta CarneyMr and Mrs Paul CasascoMr Larry CassMs Meg H ClarkMs Laura M CohenMr Mike ColarikMr and Mrs David D ConeMr Walter R Cook and Ms Elisa A KapellDr and Mrs Thomas J CottleMrs Kristin B CousinsMs Kathleen CresciM Holly CromerMrs Bonnie D CunninghamDr Joseph N Cunningham JrMr Ed CurtisMr Robert DanzigerMrs Janet S DavisMr and Mrs Wayne E DawsonMr Aymon DeMauroMr Sean M Dixon and Mrs Theresa Dolan-DixonMr Harold C Dorenbecher and Ms Mary HeissMr and Ms Harry R Drackett IVMr and Mrs Anthony DrypolcherMr and Mrs Gerald J DusbabekMr and Mrs Andrew N ErnstMr and Ms Richard K EvanoMr and Mrs Paul D FenskeMr Stephen FerrisDr Donald W FerrisMr and Mrs Ivan J FieldMr and Ms John D FieroMr Leonard J Figueroa and

Mrs Lee D Mendel-Figueroa

Mr and Mrs Marvy A FingerMs Janet FishmanDr Maria S FloroMr and Mrs Craig L FordyceMr and Ms Jonathan FoxMr and Mrs Bruce FrazinMrs Deborah GabrielMs Brittany M GabrielMr and Mrs Julius W GerickeMr Juan R GodoyMr Sanford L GoldeenDr Cynthia H and Dr Gary N GoralnikMrs Pamela GradyMs Melanie R GreenbergMr Todd M GreenbergMr and Mrs Peter GreenthalMs Lindsey J GriffinMs Elana A GrossmanMs Jennifer S GrunfeldMr and Mrs John M Haas JrMr Tom HealyMr and Mrs Daniel HershMr Rodney HersonDr and Mrs Marshall I HertzMrs Catherine HollanderMr and Mrs Richard J HolzerMr Louis J HorvathMr Douglas HoskingMr Jon IhaMr Jeffrey IraMr and Mrs Stuart L JacobsonMr Gregory JarrinDr and Mrs Gregory M JohnMr and Mrs Timothy JohnsonMrs Anna Lissa JohnsonMs Jill M JonesMs Mary Tara JoyceMs Diane JulinMr and Mrs Eric KahnMr and Mrs Michael J KaisermanMs Elizabeth A KaplanMr and Mrs Peter KastMrs Karen KatzMrs Ann Z KerrMs Sharon E KinneyMrs Merle KlebanoffMr Joshua T KlebanoffMr and Ms Dave KlineMr John KlingeMr and Mrs John LarsonMs Jennifer LehrMr James LewisMr and Mrs Thomas R LincolnMr and Mrs Gary J LindonMs Beverli LinnDr and Mrs David LustbaderMr and Ms Tom MarantetteDr and Mrs Edward T Marshall JrMr Mark P MarstersMr David MathewsMrs Joan McDonaldDr Russell R McDonaldMr and Mrs Donald A McGovern JrMr and Mrs Peter McRoskeyMr Walter G and Rev Virginia P MenezesMs Lee Anne MitchelMs Gennie MolinaMr and Mrs Rudy M Molina JrDr and Mrs Jaime D MoriguchiMr Jack MyersMr and Mrs David E MysonaMr Jeffrey S NewbergDr and Mrs Frederic NicolaMr and Mrs Richard NorenMr Michael C OrsquoConnor JrMr Do Bong Park and Mrs Jung Ja OhM Karen PavoneMr and Mrs Ephraim PeakMr Michael S PearlsteinMs Georgene E PetriMrs Mary PleeterMr Jeffrey B PlevanMr John Polachek and

Mrs Janet Trompeter-PolachekMs Lauren Post-GrossmanMr and Mrs Michael Powell

Mr and Mrs Joseph Power JrDr and Mrs Daniel PowersMs Letitia L PrattMs Harriet PrennerMr and Mrs Kenneth M PressbergMs Amy A F PriceMrs Hallie L PrinceMs Debra M PuccioMr David Raskin and Dr Michele ScheinerMr and Mrs Howard E ReichMrs Nancy RichgelsDr Martha RichmondMrs Prudence RieflinMr Mark F RosenbaumMr and Mrs Arthur RosenbloomMr and Mrs Jake RosenzweigMr David A RowneyMr Stephen RyanMrs Paula SalingMs Robin D SchaefMr and Mrs Bart J SchenoneMr and Mrs Martin SchneidermanMr Steven G SeleznowMs Shelley SeloverMr Ondre H SeltzerMr and Mrs Gardner B SemetMr and Mrs Daniel H ShoosterMr and Ms Scott R SilbersteinMr and Dr Alan T SilvermanMr and Mrs Alan A SilvestriMr Michael J SiverDr Steven J SlackDr and Mrs Steven M SomersMr Steven SteinbergMrs Mary SteinerMr and Mrs Gerald H StoolMr and Mrs Todd A StreetMr and Mrs Robert M SuttonMs Jacqueline TaylorDr Stephen P Taylor

Ms Guadalupe A ThompsonMr Michael T TomaszMs Barbara J TuckerMs Fredericka T VeikleyMrs Michelle M VentozaMrs Dorthea Vis MorescoMr and Mrs Thomas J VozzoDr and Mrs Anthony F VuturoMr and Mrs Steven Scott WaldMr Michael R WaltonMr Marc WeinsteinMr and Ms John WeiselMs Vanna M WhiteMr and Mrs Thomas C White IIIMs Julie K WilliamsonDaniel and Jill WohlfarthDr and Mrs Samuel F WolfsonMrs Karen A WrightMrs Sylvia S YoungMrs Mindy ZornbergMr and Ms Leland D ZulchMs Lisa ZusmanMr and Mrs Thomas C White III DAF Jewish Endowment Foundation Honeywell International Charity Matching Bruce and Patricia Bartlett Foundation Omega Scientific Inc The Braun Family Foundation Microsoft ndash Matching Gifts and Giving Campaign Aluminum Recycling Technology Inc Brad Lemons Foundation Marvy Finger Family Foundation Nudy Foundation DAF Shell Oil Co Foundation ndash Matching Gifts Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund California Community Foundation Fidelity Investments Benjos LLC M Klebanoff Foundation

The SALT Center gratefully acknowledges the

generous contribution of the following friends from

July 2012 through June 2013 We are fortunate

to receive these expressions of respect and

appreciation for our program and will use these gifts

in support of both programming and scholarships

Larissa Ravago and Micheal Amlin Scholarship Recipients and Student Ambassadors

All individuals can learn

when given the opportunity

We cheer for you when

you succeed and prompt

you when it is time to

self-regulate

PRIN

CIPL

E 3

STUDENT AMBASSADORS The SALT Center Ambassador Program includes a diverse

group of current UA students who utilize SALT Center services

Ambassadors answer questions posed by prospective families

and students and share their own experiences as new students

to the University of Arizona and the SALT Center

saltarizonaedu PAGE 15

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LEARNING TECHNIQUES CENTER

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TUCSON ARIZONA

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Page 8: SALT Journal 2013

E-SCAPE A New Twist on Technology in the CRL

BY ADAM DAVI AND MARY BETH FOSTER

PAGE 8 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

Our new workstations will include large open

spaces where students can use their own

technology collaboratively or independently

At the University of Arizona access to technology has never been

easier The SALT Center is continuously exploring new ways to

make use of technologies that may benefit students with learning

and attention challenges and you can find those technologies in

our Computer Resource Lab (CRL)

Based on the recommendation of TILT (Technology Integration

for Learning Task Force) a SALT Center committee dedicated to

evaluating educational technology and making recommendations

for optimizing its use we are excited to announce some big

changes in both the staffing and the layout of the CRL Key

contributors to TILT included staff members Mary Beth Foster

Adam Davi Joy Jerauld and Krisanne Ryther graduate assistant

Dorothy Hayden and students Evan Greer and Mimi Shocksnider

First and foremost we created a position dedicated to keeping the

SALT Center on the cutting edge of new technology Mary Beth

Foster is our first Educational Technology Coordinator and she

has assembled a team of student Technology Consultants to help

the CRL run more efficiently

As a former Learning Specialist Mary Beth is an excellent

resource for students SALT staff and faculty for innovations in

learning support and engagement

Her Technology Consultants include William Endicott Evan Greer

and Jeremy Jalnos Together they work to explore new initiatives

and provide support to students with assistive technology

software course tools and learning and organizational apps

As seniors at the UA who utilize SALT center services the

Technology Consultants have many strategies and tips to offer

students as well as a wealth of experience with programs

like Dragon Naturally Speaking and Kurzweil Consultants are

available in our 18-station computer lab for drop-in assistance

or individual appointments and they will also present workshop

demonstrations and pioneer the development of emerging

technology projects

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGYStudents who utilize SALT Center services have

access not only to tried-and-true assistive technology

hardware and software (such as Dragon Kurzweil

and Inspiration) they also get to experience emerging

technologies like tablets and mobile apps Our Computer

Resource Lab (CRL) houses the most cutting-edge

assistive technology available in order to enhance the

learning experience for our students

Computer Resource Lab

These new faces arenrsquot the only changes coming to

the CRL - because more and more students enter

college equipped with laptops and tablets we are

giving our Computer Resource Lab a makeover by

adding an E-scape Lounge which will serve as a study

area and ldquolearning sandboxrdquo The Lounge will soon be

furnished with comfortable seating and workstations

to accommodate students who bring their own

technology It will feature tablet seating moveable

furniture and a portable partition for those who want

to set their study

space apart from

distractions

Some other

exciting new

features of the

CRL will be

the addition of

iPads as well as

Windows 8 and

Android tablets

We want to give students an opportunity to discover

and explore educational apps with our Technology

Consultants across multiple platforms We are also

planning to install extended desktop stations which

will allow students to connect their laptops to large

monitors for group collaboration

Future improvements of the SALT Center will ensure

that our students have the most current and effective

tools for learning We are exploring other additions

such as Mediascape collaborative workstations

interactive white-boards table-top touch screens and

large LED displays We look forward to expanding the

use of educational technology in both the physical and

virtual landscape of the SALT Center

GOING GREEN SALT Center ONLINE APPLICATION

The SALT Center online application is now linked to the

University of Arizona online undergraduate application

Applying has never been easier simply complete the form

upload documentation of your learning challenge and

pay by credit card

Facilitating solutions

is a critical part of the

learning process

We explore solutions

with you as you confront

challenges

PRIN

CIPL

E 8

saltarizonaedu PAGE 9

Mary Beth Foster Coordinator for Educational Technology

Evan Greer Technology Consultant

Jeremy Jalnos Technology Consultant

William Endicott Technology Consultant

The SALT Center helps hundreds of UA students overcome their

learning and attention difficulties in order to become successful

college graduates In recent years the quality of student

preparedness for college has become a growing concern around

the country To help alleviate this problem the SALT Center

launched a pre-college summer program for high

school students and graduates to help prepare them for

college the SALT way

Months of planning marketing and curriculum development

gave way to the inaugural session of the SALT Center

Pre-College Summer Program It was hosted at San Diego State

University ndash students and faculty stayed in residence

COLLEGE YOUrsquoVE GOT THIS SALT Center Launches Pre-College Summer Program

BY CAROLINE RAGANO

PAGE 10 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

halls utilized SDSU facilities for classes during the week and

explored San Diego on the weekends The class of 29 students

ranged from 16-19 years old and came from a variety of regions

across the United States

The Summer Program gave students a taste of college life in

a controlled environment To accomplish this faculty chose to

implement a balance of learning skill-building and fun in their

curriculum designs Students also had time to set and reflect on

their goals and discover their unique motivations for learning

In order to mimic the college experience students took a

full course load throughout the week and participated in

extra-curricular clubs such as guitar sports and digital

photography Faculty and students connected outside of the

classroom during tutoring sessions and meetings with their

Learning Specialists just as they would at the SALT Center at the

University of Arizona The Learning Specialists helped students

with organizational and study skills time management and other

ldquoDuring the Summer Program I learned the important skill of

balancing a super-busy college schedule so that I can get my work

done and still have time to go out and have fun This program has

really given me an edge over students who didnrsquot attend because I

understand how to balance my time and I got a taste of dorm liferdquo

ndash David Summer Program Participant

ldquoWhen need arises we step forward and fill the void that

some did not even know existedrdquo

ndash Dr Eleanor Harner Founder of the SALT Center

Go Out on the Town

Make New Friends

Individuals have the potential to grow

in ways they never thought possible

and to exceed their own expectations

We challenge you to aspire to the

highest possible level of achievement

PRIN

CIPL

E 4

To apply for Summer Program 2014 visit our website at saltarizonaedupre-college

The application will be posted this fall

saltarizonaedu PAGE 11

executive functions that are important in college Tutoring gave

students the extra help they needed to succeed academically

Students learned a lot about themselves but the Summer

Program presented a learning curve for their families as well

For many this was the first time that their student had traveled

alone or stayed away from home for an extended period of

time Moreover it was the first time their student would have

to advocate for themselves without a family member present

Despite these challenges families told us that they were so

grateful for the Summer Program because it helped them

learn how to better support their students as they transition

into college

ldquoThe Summer Program has taught me so much about myself

and that I can do things that I thought I couldnrsquotrdquo

ndash Rena Summer Program Participant

ldquoI learned that shersquos eager for more social interaction with peers

specifically with peers who have something in common with her

I learned that she may need to be reminded that she will have

resources available in college that she can utilize and I learned to

think more carefully about what to look for in a universityrdquo

ndash Parent of Summer Program Participant

ldquoThe Summer Program was a great way to experience

what college is like before attendinghellip I hope that SALT

continues this program in the futurerdquo

ndash Peter Summer Program Participant

NEED A COACH ADHDLife Coaching is a partnership that

increases self-awareness and encourages goal-directed

behaviors for students with learning challenges in order to

maximize their personal potential The SALT Center offers

stand-alone coaching services for pre-college and college

students throughout the world For more information

please contact Rudy Molina at rudymemailarizonaedu

Hang with your RA

Participate in Extra-Curricular Clubs

Take College-Level Courses

With the success of our first SALT Center Pre-College Summer

Program we look forward to making it a permanent fixture of

our services and support

PAGE 12 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONAreg

BY JENNIFER HANSEN

Perseverance is defined as steadfastness in achieving success

despite difficulty or delay At the SALT Center this trait can be

found in our students who work hard to achieve success in

their studies as well as in our dedicated tutoring staff who

strive to help students reach their academic potential

Perhaps no one better exemplifies this trait than Alexander

Offord a SALT Center tutor and UA graduate

Alexander began his career at the University of Arizona as an

Electrical Engineering major but soon realized that it wasnrsquot for

him Unfortunately as his priorities moved farther away from

his studies his grades suffered and he eventually dropped

out of school

The next nine years proved difficult Alexander bounced

between odd jobs such as the graveyard shift in a print shop

warehouse work and even a cigar shop His life was rarely

stable and for a brief

period he was homeless

ldquoMy belongings were in

a storage shed I had

nowhere to liverdquo he recalls

Through perseverance and

determination Alexander

overcame these hardships

and ultimately returned to

the University of Arizona

to continue his academic journey This time Alexander chose

an area of study for which he had passion As a child he read

The Hitchhikerrsquos Guide to the Galaxy which piqued his interest in

philosophy but it was a general philosophy course that really

PERSEVERANCE

pushed him toward a Philosophy major He added sociology

as a second major to round out his interest in social and

behavioral sciences ldquoSocial theory draws a great deal from

philosophical theoryrdquo he says

Alexanderrsquos passion was met with immense success He

had the opportunity to work as a preceptor in the philosophy

department and while there discovered his talent for helping

others When a position for a Philosophy Tutor at the SALT

Center became available both an instructor and a teaching

assistant recommended that Alexander apply He got the

position and quickly progressed through each level of tutor

certification He is now a Master Tutor and a Tutor Lead for the

Writerrsquos Lab

His dedication to each student is truly remarkable Alexander

knows the importance of building relationships with students

and always underscores the value of asking questions ldquoThe

easiest most straight forward approach to any problem

is ndash just ask Donrsquot be afraid to ask questionsrdquo Alexander is

a great resource ndash students know they can go to him for a

confidence boost or a little push when they need it It is often

this relationship that helps students gain the motivation they

need to persevere

Alexander graduated in May of 2013 with Bachelor of Science

Degrees in both Philosophy and Sociology He is the recipient of

the Kathryn Anne Governal Perseverance Award conferred by

the UA Philosophy Department in recognition of distinguished

achievement by a student in overcoming personal economic or

physical obstacles in completing a degree at the UA We are so

proud that Alexander is a part of our SALT Center team and we

wish him the best of luck in all of his future endeavors

Individuals become great

by choice not by chance

We can assist you in

becoming great when you

are ready to be great

PRIN

CIPL

E 2

Alexander Offord SALT Center Tutor

485 students

8459hours

Subject Specific Tutoring

527total students 12468total hours

148 students

139 students

1395hours 534hours

Drop-in By Appointment

Math amp Science Lab

215 students

167 students

1221hours

659hours

Drop-in By Appointment

Writerrsquos Lab

By Appointment

saltarizonaedu PAGE 13

Tutoring is a staple of SALT Center support Our 95 tutors many of whom are UA students specialize in a variety of subjects and are required to meet rigorous training standards Last year our tutoring team served approximately 527 students who utilized over 12468 hours of SALT Center Tutoring

TUTOR CERTIFICATIONRegular Tutor 15 hours of training

+ 25 hours of tutoring

Advanced Tutor 9 additional hours training

+ 75 additional hours of tutoring

Master Tutor 265 additional hours training

+ 175 additional hours of tutoring

In addition to serving students Master Tutors facilitate

tutor trainings for their peers The SALT Center currently

has 5 Master Tutors

Students can make appointments for one-on-one

tutoring sessions if they need help in a particular course

Students can utilize the Writerrsquos Lab or

the Math amp Science Lab for broader help

in these subject areas by dropping in or

scheduling an appointment

On behalf of the SALT Center Staff and the students we serve we would like to thank our talented and professional tutoring team for their hard work and dedication

SCHOLARSHIP How Generous Giving Promotes Student Success

PAGE 14 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

Catherine Caitlin and Bryce received SALT Center

scholarships to help pay for their fees I sat down with them to

learn more about how utilizing SALT Center services made a

difference for them during their first year of college

BY LAURA KERRY-HENKEL

Catherine Laura Bryce and CaitlinSTUDENT PROFILESCatherine ButlerHometown Tempe AZMajor Pre-Family StudiesCumulative freshman GPA 3143Campus Activities Delta Delta Delta Secretary SALT Ambassador

Caitlin PetitiHometown Millbrae CAMajor Pre-EducationCumulative freshman GPA 3743Campus Activities Future Teachers Club

Bryce SchulerHometown Prescott AZMajor Pre-BusinessCumulative freshman GPA 40Campus Activities Enactus enactusorgwho-we-areour-story

The SALT Center offers a range of need-based

scholarship awards to help compensate for the fees

associated with participating in the program Over

50 students receive scholarship funds every year

To learn more about the scholarships we offer or to

contribute to the Eleanor Harner Scholarship Fund

please visit our website saltarizonaedu

How did the SALT Center support you during your first year

of college

CATHERINE After I had finished my math credits I assumed I would

no longer need SALT Center tutoring However I quickly learned I

could benefit from tutoring in other classes such as Psychology

English and even Oceanography Without tutoring I believe that I

would not be enjoying the success that I achieved my freshman year

CAITLIN The SALT Center was my home away from home I used

tutoring and the Writerrsquos Lab and the weekly appointments were

amazing Without the SALT Center I would not have achieved the

grades I did this past year When I was homesick and wanted to give

up my Learning Specialist would encourage me - they helped me

survive the year

What are your thoughts on receiving a SALT Center Scholarship

CATHERINE I feel so honored to receive the SALT Center scholarship

SALT Center services are invaluable to me and this scholarship will

enable me to continue to use them in the coming year

CAITLIN My scholarship helped me afford SALT Center fees which

helped me to achieve in school I love the SALT Center and the fact

that they offer scholarships because they want to help as many

students as possible

BRYCE Itrsquos great I am very grateful for the additional support that

helps keep the SALT Center a cost-effective asset to my education

What advice would you give to students with learning challenges

who will be starting their freshman year in the fall

CATHERINE The main piece of advice that I would give to incoming

freshmen is to make sure to use all resources available to them

I found success by creating standing tutoring appointments for my

most challenging classes and visiting or emailing professors often to

stay in contact with them regarding assignments and grades

BRYCE For certain classes reading all of the assigned readings isnrsquot

necessary to achieve a great grade in the class Because students with

learning disabilities often have difficulty reading quickly itrsquos best to

prioritize the reading that is most important and to focus on that And

ride a bike It saves a lot of time

What are your goals after college

CATHERINE After I receive my degree I want to work as a Child Life

Specialist so that I can help children understand their hospitalization

and make their procedures and tests a little less scary and painful

In the future I plan to earn a Masterrsquos degree in the field of child

development

CAITLIN My goal is to follow in the footsteps of my mom and become

a Special Education teacher

BRYCE If my career interests stay the same I plan to start a business

after college or join a start-up so that I utilize the Business and

Entrepreneurship education that Irsquom working on right now at the UA

IN APPRECIATIONDr Scott W AlpertMr Eric H AnixterMr and Mrs Michael ArmstrongMr and Mrs Ian N ArnofMrs Wendy AsarchDr Scott and Mrs Hollis AshtonMs Aynah V AskanasMr Kwang H BaekMr Patrick J BanahanMr Tony BanegasMr Brian H BarnettMr and Mrs Bruce R BartlettMr Eric BassMr and Mrs Jeffrey A BensonMrs Lauren E Benson

Mr and Mrs Saul BerkowitzMr Scot BerlinskiDr Alan Blaustein and Ms Anna ReynerMs Bari M BlockMr and Mrs William BluechelMr and Ms Irwin B BornsteinMr and Mrs Robert A Bowlsby IIMr and Mrs William D BoydMrs Marilyn K BraunMr Seth BregerMr and Mrs Scott L BreiningerMr Frederick S BrownMr and Mrs James S BrownDr Amber B BullerMr and Mrs Gabriel M BustamanteMr Richard CalvertMr Robert Carasik and Ms Mary DryovageMr Daniel S CarneyMs Veta CarneyMr and Mrs Paul CasascoMr Larry CassMs Meg H ClarkMs Laura M CohenMr Mike ColarikMr and Mrs David D ConeMr Walter R Cook and Ms Elisa A KapellDr and Mrs Thomas J CottleMrs Kristin B CousinsMs Kathleen CresciM Holly CromerMrs Bonnie D CunninghamDr Joseph N Cunningham JrMr Ed CurtisMr Robert DanzigerMrs Janet S DavisMr and Mrs Wayne E DawsonMr Aymon DeMauroMr Sean M Dixon and Mrs Theresa Dolan-DixonMr Harold C Dorenbecher and Ms Mary HeissMr and Ms Harry R Drackett IVMr and Mrs Anthony DrypolcherMr and Mrs Gerald J DusbabekMr and Mrs Andrew N ErnstMr and Ms Richard K EvanoMr and Mrs Paul D FenskeMr Stephen FerrisDr Donald W FerrisMr and Mrs Ivan J FieldMr and Ms John D FieroMr Leonard J Figueroa and

Mrs Lee D Mendel-Figueroa

Mr and Mrs Marvy A FingerMs Janet FishmanDr Maria S FloroMr and Mrs Craig L FordyceMr and Ms Jonathan FoxMr and Mrs Bruce FrazinMrs Deborah GabrielMs Brittany M GabrielMr and Mrs Julius W GerickeMr Juan R GodoyMr Sanford L GoldeenDr Cynthia H and Dr Gary N GoralnikMrs Pamela GradyMs Melanie R GreenbergMr Todd M GreenbergMr and Mrs Peter GreenthalMs Lindsey J GriffinMs Elana A GrossmanMs Jennifer S GrunfeldMr and Mrs John M Haas JrMr Tom HealyMr and Mrs Daniel HershMr Rodney HersonDr and Mrs Marshall I HertzMrs Catherine HollanderMr and Mrs Richard J HolzerMr Louis J HorvathMr Douglas HoskingMr Jon IhaMr Jeffrey IraMr and Mrs Stuart L JacobsonMr Gregory JarrinDr and Mrs Gregory M JohnMr and Mrs Timothy JohnsonMrs Anna Lissa JohnsonMs Jill M JonesMs Mary Tara JoyceMs Diane JulinMr and Mrs Eric KahnMr and Mrs Michael J KaisermanMs Elizabeth A KaplanMr and Mrs Peter KastMrs Karen KatzMrs Ann Z KerrMs Sharon E KinneyMrs Merle KlebanoffMr Joshua T KlebanoffMr and Ms Dave KlineMr John KlingeMr and Mrs John LarsonMs Jennifer LehrMr James LewisMr and Mrs Thomas R LincolnMr and Mrs Gary J LindonMs Beverli LinnDr and Mrs David LustbaderMr and Ms Tom MarantetteDr and Mrs Edward T Marshall JrMr Mark P MarstersMr David MathewsMrs Joan McDonaldDr Russell R McDonaldMr and Mrs Donald A McGovern JrMr and Mrs Peter McRoskeyMr Walter G and Rev Virginia P MenezesMs Lee Anne MitchelMs Gennie MolinaMr and Mrs Rudy M Molina JrDr and Mrs Jaime D MoriguchiMr Jack MyersMr and Mrs David E MysonaMr Jeffrey S NewbergDr and Mrs Frederic NicolaMr and Mrs Richard NorenMr Michael C OrsquoConnor JrMr Do Bong Park and Mrs Jung Ja OhM Karen PavoneMr and Mrs Ephraim PeakMr Michael S PearlsteinMs Georgene E PetriMrs Mary PleeterMr Jeffrey B PlevanMr John Polachek and

Mrs Janet Trompeter-PolachekMs Lauren Post-GrossmanMr and Mrs Michael Powell

Mr and Mrs Joseph Power JrDr and Mrs Daniel PowersMs Letitia L PrattMs Harriet PrennerMr and Mrs Kenneth M PressbergMs Amy A F PriceMrs Hallie L PrinceMs Debra M PuccioMr David Raskin and Dr Michele ScheinerMr and Mrs Howard E ReichMrs Nancy RichgelsDr Martha RichmondMrs Prudence RieflinMr Mark F RosenbaumMr and Mrs Arthur RosenbloomMr and Mrs Jake RosenzweigMr David A RowneyMr Stephen RyanMrs Paula SalingMs Robin D SchaefMr and Mrs Bart J SchenoneMr and Mrs Martin SchneidermanMr Steven G SeleznowMs Shelley SeloverMr Ondre H SeltzerMr and Mrs Gardner B SemetMr and Mrs Daniel H ShoosterMr and Ms Scott R SilbersteinMr and Dr Alan T SilvermanMr and Mrs Alan A SilvestriMr Michael J SiverDr Steven J SlackDr and Mrs Steven M SomersMr Steven SteinbergMrs Mary SteinerMr and Mrs Gerald H StoolMr and Mrs Todd A StreetMr and Mrs Robert M SuttonMs Jacqueline TaylorDr Stephen P Taylor

Ms Guadalupe A ThompsonMr Michael T TomaszMs Barbara J TuckerMs Fredericka T VeikleyMrs Michelle M VentozaMrs Dorthea Vis MorescoMr and Mrs Thomas J VozzoDr and Mrs Anthony F VuturoMr and Mrs Steven Scott WaldMr Michael R WaltonMr Marc WeinsteinMr and Ms John WeiselMs Vanna M WhiteMr and Mrs Thomas C White IIIMs Julie K WilliamsonDaniel and Jill WohlfarthDr and Mrs Samuel F WolfsonMrs Karen A WrightMrs Sylvia S YoungMrs Mindy ZornbergMr and Ms Leland D ZulchMs Lisa ZusmanMr and Mrs Thomas C White III DAF Jewish Endowment Foundation Honeywell International Charity Matching Bruce and Patricia Bartlett Foundation Omega Scientific Inc The Braun Family Foundation Microsoft ndash Matching Gifts and Giving Campaign Aluminum Recycling Technology Inc Brad Lemons Foundation Marvy Finger Family Foundation Nudy Foundation DAF Shell Oil Co Foundation ndash Matching Gifts Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund California Community Foundation Fidelity Investments Benjos LLC M Klebanoff Foundation

The SALT Center gratefully acknowledges the

generous contribution of the following friends from

July 2012 through June 2013 We are fortunate

to receive these expressions of respect and

appreciation for our program and will use these gifts

in support of both programming and scholarships

Larissa Ravago and Micheal Amlin Scholarship Recipients and Student Ambassadors

All individuals can learn

when given the opportunity

We cheer for you when

you succeed and prompt

you when it is time to

self-regulate

PRIN

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E 3

STUDENT AMBASSADORS The SALT Center Ambassador Program includes a diverse

group of current UA students who utilize SALT Center services

Ambassadors answer questions posed by prospective families

and students and share their own experiences as new students

to the University of Arizona and the SALT Center

saltarizonaedu PAGE 15

STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVE

LEARNING TECHNIQUES CENTER

5206211242 (p)

5206263260 (f)

saltarizonaedu

twittercomuasaltctr

facebookcomuasaltcenter

youtubecomthesaltcenter

SALT Center

Patricia A Bartlett BuildingPO Box 2101361010 N Highland AvenueTucson AZ 85721-0136

1705300

NON-PROFIT ORG

US POSTAGE PAID

TUCSON ARIZONA

PERMIT NO 190

Page 9: SALT Journal 2013

These new faces arenrsquot the only changes coming to

the CRL - because more and more students enter

college equipped with laptops and tablets we are

giving our Computer Resource Lab a makeover by

adding an E-scape Lounge which will serve as a study

area and ldquolearning sandboxrdquo The Lounge will soon be

furnished with comfortable seating and workstations

to accommodate students who bring their own

technology It will feature tablet seating moveable

furniture and a portable partition for those who want

to set their study

space apart from

distractions

Some other

exciting new

features of the

CRL will be

the addition of

iPads as well as

Windows 8 and

Android tablets

We want to give students an opportunity to discover

and explore educational apps with our Technology

Consultants across multiple platforms We are also

planning to install extended desktop stations which

will allow students to connect their laptops to large

monitors for group collaboration

Future improvements of the SALT Center will ensure

that our students have the most current and effective

tools for learning We are exploring other additions

such as Mediascape collaborative workstations

interactive white-boards table-top touch screens and

large LED displays We look forward to expanding the

use of educational technology in both the physical and

virtual landscape of the SALT Center

GOING GREEN SALT Center ONLINE APPLICATION

The SALT Center online application is now linked to the

University of Arizona online undergraduate application

Applying has never been easier simply complete the form

upload documentation of your learning challenge and

pay by credit card

Facilitating solutions

is a critical part of the

learning process

We explore solutions

with you as you confront

challenges

PRIN

CIPL

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saltarizonaedu PAGE 9

Mary Beth Foster Coordinator for Educational Technology

Evan Greer Technology Consultant

Jeremy Jalnos Technology Consultant

William Endicott Technology Consultant

The SALT Center helps hundreds of UA students overcome their

learning and attention difficulties in order to become successful

college graduates In recent years the quality of student

preparedness for college has become a growing concern around

the country To help alleviate this problem the SALT Center

launched a pre-college summer program for high

school students and graduates to help prepare them for

college the SALT way

Months of planning marketing and curriculum development

gave way to the inaugural session of the SALT Center

Pre-College Summer Program It was hosted at San Diego State

University ndash students and faculty stayed in residence

COLLEGE YOUrsquoVE GOT THIS SALT Center Launches Pre-College Summer Program

BY CAROLINE RAGANO

PAGE 10 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

halls utilized SDSU facilities for classes during the week and

explored San Diego on the weekends The class of 29 students

ranged from 16-19 years old and came from a variety of regions

across the United States

The Summer Program gave students a taste of college life in

a controlled environment To accomplish this faculty chose to

implement a balance of learning skill-building and fun in their

curriculum designs Students also had time to set and reflect on

their goals and discover their unique motivations for learning

In order to mimic the college experience students took a

full course load throughout the week and participated in

extra-curricular clubs such as guitar sports and digital

photography Faculty and students connected outside of the

classroom during tutoring sessions and meetings with their

Learning Specialists just as they would at the SALT Center at the

University of Arizona The Learning Specialists helped students

with organizational and study skills time management and other

ldquoDuring the Summer Program I learned the important skill of

balancing a super-busy college schedule so that I can get my work

done and still have time to go out and have fun This program has

really given me an edge over students who didnrsquot attend because I

understand how to balance my time and I got a taste of dorm liferdquo

ndash David Summer Program Participant

ldquoWhen need arises we step forward and fill the void that

some did not even know existedrdquo

ndash Dr Eleanor Harner Founder of the SALT Center

Go Out on the Town

Make New Friends

Individuals have the potential to grow

in ways they never thought possible

and to exceed their own expectations

We challenge you to aspire to the

highest possible level of achievement

PRIN

CIPL

E 4

To apply for Summer Program 2014 visit our website at saltarizonaedupre-college

The application will be posted this fall

saltarizonaedu PAGE 11

executive functions that are important in college Tutoring gave

students the extra help they needed to succeed academically

Students learned a lot about themselves but the Summer

Program presented a learning curve for their families as well

For many this was the first time that their student had traveled

alone or stayed away from home for an extended period of

time Moreover it was the first time their student would have

to advocate for themselves without a family member present

Despite these challenges families told us that they were so

grateful for the Summer Program because it helped them

learn how to better support their students as they transition

into college

ldquoThe Summer Program has taught me so much about myself

and that I can do things that I thought I couldnrsquotrdquo

ndash Rena Summer Program Participant

ldquoI learned that shersquos eager for more social interaction with peers

specifically with peers who have something in common with her

I learned that she may need to be reminded that she will have

resources available in college that she can utilize and I learned to

think more carefully about what to look for in a universityrdquo

ndash Parent of Summer Program Participant

ldquoThe Summer Program was a great way to experience

what college is like before attendinghellip I hope that SALT

continues this program in the futurerdquo

ndash Peter Summer Program Participant

NEED A COACH ADHDLife Coaching is a partnership that

increases self-awareness and encourages goal-directed

behaviors for students with learning challenges in order to

maximize their personal potential The SALT Center offers

stand-alone coaching services for pre-college and college

students throughout the world For more information

please contact Rudy Molina at rudymemailarizonaedu

Hang with your RA

Participate in Extra-Curricular Clubs

Take College-Level Courses

With the success of our first SALT Center Pre-College Summer

Program we look forward to making it a permanent fixture of

our services and support

PAGE 12 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONAreg

BY JENNIFER HANSEN

Perseverance is defined as steadfastness in achieving success

despite difficulty or delay At the SALT Center this trait can be

found in our students who work hard to achieve success in

their studies as well as in our dedicated tutoring staff who

strive to help students reach their academic potential

Perhaps no one better exemplifies this trait than Alexander

Offord a SALT Center tutor and UA graduate

Alexander began his career at the University of Arizona as an

Electrical Engineering major but soon realized that it wasnrsquot for

him Unfortunately as his priorities moved farther away from

his studies his grades suffered and he eventually dropped

out of school

The next nine years proved difficult Alexander bounced

between odd jobs such as the graveyard shift in a print shop

warehouse work and even a cigar shop His life was rarely

stable and for a brief

period he was homeless

ldquoMy belongings were in

a storage shed I had

nowhere to liverdquo he recalls

Through perseverance and

determination Alexander

overcame these hardships

and ultimately returned to

the University of Arizona

to continue his academic journey This time Alexander chose

an area of study for which he had passion As a child he read

The Hitchhikerrsquos Guide to the Galaxy which piqued his interest in

philosophy but it was a general philosophy course that really

PERSEVERANCE

pushed him toward a Philosophy major He added sociology

as a second major to round out his interest in social and

behavioral sciences ldquoSocial theory draws a great deal from

philosophical theoryrdquo he says

Alexanderrsquos passion was met with immense success He

had the opportunity to work as a preceptor in the philosophy

department and while there discovered his talent for helping

others When a position for a Philosophy Tutor at the SALT

Center became available both an instructor and a teaching

assistant recommended that Alexander apply He got the

position and quickly progressed through each level of tutor

certification He is now a Master Tutor and a Tutor Lead for the

Writerrsquos Lab

His dedication to each student is truly remarkable Alexander

knows the importance of building relationships with students

and always underscores the value of asking questions ldquoThe

easiest most straight forward approach to any problem

is ndash just ask Donrsquot be afraid to ask questionsrdquo Alexander is

a great resource ndash students know they can go to him for a

confidence boost or a little push when they need it It is often

this relationship that helps students gain the motivation they

need to persevere

Alexander graduated in May of 2013 with Bachelor of Science

Degrees in both Philosophy and Sociology He is the recipient of

the Kathryn Anne Governal Perseverance Award conferred by

the UA Philosophy Department in recognition of distinguished

achievement by a student in overcoming personal economic or

physical obstacles in completing a degree at the UA We are so

proud that Alexander is a part of our SALT Center team and we

wish him the best of luck in all of his future endeavors

Individuals become great

by choice not by chance

We can assist you in

becoming great when you

are ready to be great

PRIN

CIPL

E 2

Alexander Offord SALT Center Tutor

485 students

8459hours

Subject Specific Tutoring

527total students 12468total hours

148 students

139 students

1395hours 534hours

Drop-in By Appointment

Math amp Science Lab

215 students

167 students

1221hours

659hours

Drop-in By Appointment

Writerrsquos Lab

By Appointment

saltarizonaedu PAGE 13

Tutoring is a staple of SALT Center support Our 95 tutors many of whom are UA students specialize in a variety of subjects and are required to meet rigorous training standards Last year our tutoring team served approximately 527 students who utilized over 12468 hours of SALT Center Tutoring

TUTOR CERTIFICATIONRegular Tutor 15 hours of training

+ 25 hours of tutoring

Advanced Tutor 9 additional hours training

+ 75 additional hours of tutoring

Master Tutor 265 additional hours training

+ 175 additional hours of tutoring

In addition to serving students Master Tutors facilitate

tutor trainings for their peers The SALT Center currently

has 5 Master Tutors

Students can make appointments for one-on-one

tutoring sessions if they need help in a particular course

Students can utilize the Writerrsquos Lab or

the Math amp Science Lab for broader help

in these subject areas by dropping in or

scheduling an appointment

On behalf of the SALT Center Staff and the students we serve we would like to thank our talented and professional tutoring team for their hard work and dedication

SCHOLARSHIP How Generous Giving Promotes Student Success

PAGE 14 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

Catherine Caitlin and Bryce received SALT Center

scholarships to help pay for their fees I sat down with them to

learn more about how utilizing SALT Center services made a

difference for them during their first year of college

BY LAURA KERRY-HENKEL

Catherine Laura Bryce and CaitlinSTUDENT PROFILESCatherine ButlerHometown Tempe AZMajor Pre-Family StudiesCumulative freshman GPA 3143Campus Activities Delta Delta Delta Secretary SALT Ambassador

Caitlin PetitiHometown Millbrae CAMajor Pre-EducationCumulative freshman GPA 3743Campus Activities Future Teachers Club

Bryce SchulerHometown Prescott AZMajor Pre-BusinessCumulative freshman GPA 40Campus Activities Enactus enactusorgwho-we-areour-story

The SALT Center offers a range of need-based

scholarship awards to help compensate for the fees

associated with participating in the program Over

50 students receive scholarship funds every year

To learn more about the scholarships we offer or to

contribute to the Eleanor Harner Scholarship Fund

please visit our website saltarizonaedu

How did the SALT Center support you during your first year

of college

CATHERINE After I had finished my math credits I assumed I would

no longer need SALT Center tutoring However I quickly learned I

could benefit from tutoring in other classes such as Psychology

English and even Oceanography Without tutoring I believe that I

would not be enjoying the success that I achieved my freshman year

CAITLIN The SALT Center was my home away from home I used

tutoring and the Writerrsquos Lab and the weekly appointments were

amazing Without the SALT Center I would not have achieved the

grades I did this past year When I was homesick and wanted to give

up my Learning Specialist would encourage me - they helped me

survive the year

What are your thoughts on receiving a SALT Center Scholarship

CATHERINE I feel so honored to receive the SALT Center scholarship

SALT Center services are invaluable to me and this scholarship will

enable me to continue to use them in the coming year

CAITLIN My scholarship helped me afford SALT Center fees which

helped me to achieve in school I love the SALT Center and the fact

that they offer scholarships because they want to help as many

students as possible

BRYCE Itrsquos great I am very grateful for the additional support that

helps keep the SALT Center a cost-effective asset to my education

What advice would you give to students with learning challenges

who will be starting their freshman year in the fall

CATHERINE The main piece of advice that I would give to incoming

freshmen is to make sure to use all resources available to them

I found success by creating standing tutoring appointments for my

most challenging classes and visiting or emailing professors often to

stay in contact with them regarding assignments and grades

BRYCE For certain classes reading all of the assigned readings isnrsquot

necessary to achieve a great grade in the class Because students with

learning disabilities often have difficulty reading quickly itrsquos best to

prioritize the reading that is most important and to focus on that And

ride a bike It saves a lot of time

What are your goals after college

CATHERINE After I receive my degree I want to work as a Child Life

Specialist so that I can help children understand their hospitalization

and make their procedures and tests a little less scary and painful

In the future I plan to earn a Masterrsquos degree in the field of child

development

CAITLIN My goal is to follow in the footsteps of my mom and become

a Special Education teacher

BRYCE If my career interests stay the same I plan to start a business

after college or join a start-up so that I utilize the Business and

Entrepreneurship education that Irsquom working on right now at the UA

IN APPRECIATIONDr Scott W AlpertMr Eric H AnixterMr and Mrs Michael ArmstrongMr and Mrs Ian N ArnofMrs Wendy AsarchDr Scott and Mrs Hollis AshtonMs Aynah V AskanasMr Kwang H BaekMr Patrick J BanahanMr Tony BanegasMr Brian H BarnettMr and Mrs Bruce R BartlettMr Eric BassMr and Mrs Jeffrey A BensonMrs Lauren E Benson

Mr and Mrs Saul BerkowitzMr Scot BerlinskiDr Alan Blaustein and Ms Anna ReynerMs Bari M BlockMr and Mrs William BluechelMr and Ms Irwin B BornsteinMr and Mrs Robert A Bowlsby IIMr and Mrs William D BoydMrs Marilyn K BraunMr Seth BregerMr and Mrs Scott L BreiningerMr Frederick S BrownMr and Mrs James S BrownDr Amber B BullerMr and Mrs Gabriel M BustamanteMr Richard CalvertMr Robert Carasik and Ms Mary DryovageMr Daniel S CarneyMs Veta CarneyMr and Mrs Paul CasascoMr Larry CassMs Meg H ClarkMs Laura M CohenMr Mike ColarikMr and Mrs David D ConeMr Walter R Cook and Ms Elisa A KapellDr and Mrs Thomas J CottleMrs Kristin B CousinsMs Kathleen CresciM Holly CromerMrs Bonnie D CunninghamDr Joseph N Cunningham JrMr Ed CurtisMr Robert DanzigerMrs Janet S DavisMr and Mrs Wayne E DawsonMr Aymon DeMauroMr Sean M Dixon and Mrs Theresa Dolan-DixonMr Harold C Dorenbecher and Ms Mary HeissMr and Ms Harry R Drackett IVMr and Mrs Anthony DrypolcherMr and Mrs Gerald J DusbabekMr and Mrs Andrew N ErnstMr and Ms Richard K EvanoMr and Mrs Paul D FenskeMr Stephen FerrisDr Donald W FerrisMr and Mrs Ivan J FieldMr and Ms John D FieroMr Leonard J Figueroa and

Mrs Lee D Mendel-Figueroa

Mr and Mrs Marvy A FingerMs Janet FishmanDr Maria S FloroMr and Mrs Craig L FordyceMr and Ms Jonathan FoxMr and Mrs Bruce FrazinMrs Deborah GabrielMs Brittany M GabrielMr and Mrs Julius W GerickeMr Juan R GodoyMr Sanford L GoldeenDr Cynthia H and Dr Gary N GoralnikMrs Pamela GradyMs Melanie R GreenbergMr Todd M GreenbergMr and Mrs Peter GreenthalMs Lindsey J GriffinMs Elana A GrossmanMs Jennifer S GrunfeldMr and Mrs John M Haas JrMr Tom HealyMr and Mrs Daniel HershMr Rodney HersonDr and Mrs Marshall I HertzMrs Catherine HollanderMr and Mrs Richard J HolzerMr Louis J HorvathMr Douglas HoskingMr Jon IhaMr Jeffrey IraMr and Mrs Stuart L JacobsonMr Gregory JarrinDr and Mrs Gregory M JohnMr and Mrs Timothy JohnsonMrs Anna Lissa JohnsonMs Jill M JonesMs Mary Tara JoyceMs Diane JulinMr and Mrs Eric KahnMr and Mrs Michael J KaisermanMs Elizabeth A KaplanMr and Mrs Peter KastMrs Karen KatzMrs Ann Z KerrMs Sharon E KinneyMrs Merle KlebanoffMr Joshua T KlebanoffMr and Ms Dave KlineMr John KlingeMr and Mrs John LarsonMs Jennifer LehrMr James LewisMr and Mrs Thomas R LincolnMr and Mrs Gary J LindonMs Beverli LinnDr and Mrs David LustbaderMr and Ms Tom MarantetteDr and Mrs Edward T Marshall JrMr Mark P MarstersMr David MathewsMrs Joan McDonaldDr Russell R McDonaldMr and Mrs Donald A McGovern JrMr and Mrs Peter McRoskeyMr Walter G and Rev Virginia P MenezesMs Lee Anne MitchelMs Gennie MolinaMr and Mrs Rudy M Molina JrDr and Mrs Jaime D MoriguchiMr Jack MyersMr and Mrs David E MysonaMr Jeffrey S NewbergDr and Mrs Frederic NicolaMr and Mrs Richard NorenMr Michael C OrsquoConnor JrMr Do Bong Park and Mrs Jung Ja OhM Karen PavoneMr and Mrs Ephraim PeakMr Michael S PearlsteinMs Georgene E PetriMrs Mary PleeterMr Jeffrey B PlevanMr John Polachek and

Mrs Janet Trompeter-PolachekMs Lauren Post-GrossmanMr and Mrs Michael Powell

Mr and Mrs Joseph Power JrDr and Mrs Daniel PowersMs Letitia L PrattMs Harriet PrennerMr and Mrs Kenneth M PressbergMs Amy A F PriceMrs Hallie L PrinceMs Debra M PuccioMr David Raskin and Dr Michele ScheinerMr and Mrs Howard E ReichMrs Nancy RichgelsDr Martha RichmondMrs Prudence RieflinMr Mark F RosenbaumMr and Mrs Arthur RosenbloomMr and Mrs Jake RosenzweigMr David A RowneyMr Stephen RyanMrs Paula SalingMs Robin D SchaefMr and Mrs Bart J SchenoneMr and Mrs Martin SchneidermanMr Steven G SeleznowMs Shelley SeloverMr Ondre H SeltzerMr and Mrs Gardner B SemetMr and Mrs Daniel H ShoosterMr and Ms Scott R SilbersteinMr and Dr Alan T SilvermanMr and Mrs Alan A SilvestriMr Michael J SiverDr Steven J SlackDr and Mrs Steven M SomersMr Steven SteinbergMrs Mary SteinerMr and Mrs Gerald H StoolMr and Mrs Todd A StreetMr and Mrs Robert M SuttonMs Jacqueline TaylorDr Stephen P Taylor

Ms Guadalupe A ThompsonMr Michael T TomaszMs Barbara J TuckerMs Fredericka T VeikleyMrs Michelle M VentozaMrs Dorthea Vis MorescoMr and Mrs Thomas J VozzoDr and Mrs Anthony F VuturoMr and Mrs Steven Scott WaldMr Michael R WaltonMr Marc WeinsteinMr and Ms John WeiselMs Vanna M WhiteMr and Mrs Thomas C White IIIMs Julie K WilliamsonDaniel and Jill WohlfarthDr and Mrs Samuel F WolfsonMrs Karen A WrightMrs Sylvia S YoungMrs Mindy ZornbergMr and Ms Leland D ZulchMs Lisa ZusmanMr and Mrs Thomas C White III DAF Jewish Endowment Foundation Honeywell International Charity Matching Bruce and Patricia Bartlett Foundation Omega Scientific Inc The Braun Family Foundation Microsoft ndash Matching Gifts and Giving Campaign Aluminum Recycling Technology Inc Brad Lemons Foundation Marvy Finger Family Foundation Nudy Foundation DAF Shell Oil Co Foundation ndash Matching Gifts Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund California Community Foundation Fidelity Investments Benjos LLC M Klebanoff Foundation

The SALT Center gratefully acknowledges the

generous contribution of the following friends from

July 2012 through June 2013 We are fortunate

to receive these expressions of respect and

appreciation for our program and will use these gifts

in support of both programming and scholarships

Larissa Ravago and Micheal Amlin Scholarship Recipients and Student Ambassadors

All individuals can learn

when given the opportunity

We cheer for you when

you succeed and prompt

you when it is time to

self-regulate

PRIN

CIPL

E 3

STUDENT AMBASSADORS The SALT Center Ambassador Program includes a diverse

group of current UA students who utilize SALT Center services

Ambassadors answer questions posed by prospective families

and students and share their own experiences as new students

to the University of Arizona and the SALT Center

saltarizonaedu PAGE 15

STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVE

LEARNING TECHNIQUES CENTER

5206211242 (p)

5206263260 (f)

saltarizonaedu

twittercomuasaltctr

facebookcomuasaltcenter

youtubecomthesaltcenter

SALT Center

Patricia A Bartlett BuildingPO Box 2101361010 N Highland AvenueTucson AZ 85721-0136

1705300

NON-PROFIT ORG

US POSTAGE PAID

TUCSON ARIZONA

PERMIT NO 190

Page 10: SALT Journal 2013

The SALT Center helps hundreds of UA students overcome their

learning and attention difficulties in order to become successful

college graduates In recent years the quality of student

preparedness for college has become a growing concern around

the country To help alleviate this problem the SALT Center

launched a pre-college summer program for high

school students and graduates to help prepare them for

college the SALT way

Months of planning marketing and curriculum development

gave way to the inaugural session of the SALT Center

Pre-College Summer Program It was hosted at San Diego State

University ndash students and faculty stayed in residence

COLLEGE YOUrsquoVE GOT THIS SALT Center Launches Pre-College Summer Program

BY CAROLINE RAGANO

PAGE 10 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

halls utilized SDSU facilities for classes during the week and

explored San Diego on the weekends The class of 29 students

ranged from 16-19 years old and came from a variety of regions

across the United States

The Summer Program gave students a taste of college life in

a controlled environment To accomplish this faculty chose to

implement a balance of learning skill-building and fun in their

curriculum designs Students also had time to set and reflect on

their goals and discover their unique motivations for learning

In order to mimic the college experience students took a

full course load throughout the week and participated in

extra-curricular clubs such as guitar sports and digital

photography Faculty and students connected outside of the

classroom during tutoring sessions and meetings with their

Learning Specialists just as they would at the SALT Center at the

University of Arizona The Learning Specialists helped students

with organizational and study skills time management and other

ldquoDuring the Summer Program I learned the important skill of

balancing a super-busy college schedule so that I can get my work

done and still have time to go out and have fun This program has

really given me an edge over students who didnrsquot attend because I

understand how to balance my time and I got a taste of dorm liferdquo

ndash David Summer Program Participant

ldquoWhen need arises we step forward and fill the void that

some did not even know existedrdquo

ndash Dr Eleanor Harner Founder of the SALT Center

Go Out on the Town

Make New Friends

Individuals have the potential to grow

in ways they never thought possible

and to exceed their own expectations

We challenge you to aspire to the

highest possible level of achievement

PRIN

CIPL

E 4

To apply for Summer Program 2014 visit our website at saltarizonaedupre-college

The application will be posted this fall

saltarizonaedu PAGE 11

executive functions that are important in college Tutoring gave

students the extra help they needed to succeed academically

Students learned a lot about themselves but the Summer

Program presented a learning curve for their families as well

For many this was the first time that their student had traveled

alone or stayed away from home for an extended period of

time Moreover it was the first time their student would have

to advocate for themselves without a family member present

Despite these challenges families told us that they were so

grateful for the Summer Program because it helped them

learn how to better support their students as they transition

into college

ldquoThe Summer Program has taught me so much about myself

and that I can do things that I thought I couldnrsquotrdquo

ndash Rena Summer Program Participant

ldquoI learned that shersquos eager for more social interaction with peers

specifically with peers who have something in common with her

I learned that she may need to be reminded that she will have

resources available in college that she can utilize and I learned to

think more carefully about what to look for in a universityrdquo

ndash Parent of Summer Program Participant

ldquoThe Summer Program was a great way to experience

what college is like before attendinghellip I hope that SALT

continues this program in the futurerdquo

ndash Peter Summer Program Participant

NEED A COACH ADHDLife Coaching is a partnership that

increases self-awareness and encourages goal-directed

behaviors for students with learning challenges in order to

maximize their personal potential The SALT Center offers

stand-alone coaching services for pre-college and college

students throughout the world For more information

please contact Rudy Molina at rudymemailarizonaedu

Hang with your RA

Participate in Extra-Curricular Clubs

Take College-Level Courses

With the success of our first SALT Center Pre-College Summer

Program we look forward to making it a permanent fixture of

our services and support

PAGE 12 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONAreg

BY JENNIFER HANSEN

Perseverance is defined as steadfastness in achieving success

despite difficulty or delay At the SALT Center this trait can be

found in our students who work hard to achieve success in

their studies as well as in our dedicated tutoring staff who

strive to help students reach their academic potential

Perhaps no one better exemplifies this trait than Alexander

Offord a SALT Center tutor and UA graduate

Alexander began his career at the University of Arizona as an

Electrical Engineering major but soon realized that it wasnrsquot for

him Unfortunately as his priorities moved farther away from

his studies his grades suffered and he eventually dropped

out of school

The next nine years proved difficult Alexander bounced

between odd jobs such as the graveyard shift in a print shop

warehouse work and even a cigar shop His life was rarely

stable and for a brief

period he was homeless

ldquoMy belongings were in

a storage shed I had

nowhere to liverdquo he recalls

Through perseverance and

determination Alexander

overcame these hardships

and ultimately returned to

the University of Arizona

to continue his academic journey This time Alexander chose

an area of study for which he had passion As a child he read

The Hitchhikerrsquos Guide to the Galaxy which piqued his interest in

philosophy but it was a general philosophy course that really

PERSEVERANCE

pushed him toward a Philosophy major He added sociology

as a second major to round out his interest in social and

behavioral sciences ldquoSocial theory draws a great deal from

philosophical theoryrdquo he says

Alexanderrsquos passion was met with immense success He

had the opportunity to work as a preceptor in the philosophy

department and while there discovered his talent for helping

others When a position for a Philosophy Tutor at the SALT

Center became available both an instructor and a teaching

assistant recommended that Alexander apply He got the

position and quickly progressed through each level of tutor

certification He is now a Master Tutor and a Tutor Lead for the

Writerrsquos Lab

His dedication to each student is truly remarkable Alexander

knows the importance of building relationships with students

and always underscores the value of asking questions ldquoThe

easiest most straight forward approach to any problem

is ndash just ask Donrsquot be afraid to ask questionsrdquo Alexander is

a great resource ndash students know they can go to him for a

confidence boost or a little push when they need it It is often

this relationship that helps students gain the motivation they

need to persevere

Alexander graduated in May of 2013 with Bachelor of Science

Degrees in both Philosophy and Sociology He is the recipient of

the Kathryn Anne Governal Perseverance Award conferred by

the UA Philosophy Department in recognition of distinguished

achievement by a student in overcoming personal economic or

physical obstacles in completing a degree at the UA We are so

proud that Alexander is a part of our SALT Center team and we

wish him the best of luck in all of his future endeavors

Individuals become great

by choice not by chance

We can assist you in

becoming great when you

are ready to be great

PRIN

CIPL

E 2

Alexander Offord SALT Center Tutor

485 students

8459hours

Subject Specific Tutoring

527total students 12468total hours

148 students

139 students

1395hours 534hours

Drop-in By Appointment

Math amp Science Lab

215 students

167 students

1221hours

659hours

Drop-in By Appointment

Writerrsquos Lab

By Appointment

saltarizonaedu PAGE 13

Tutoring is a staple of SALT Center support Our 95 tutors many of whom are UA students specialize in a variety of subjects and are required to meet rigorous training standards Last year our tutoring team served approximately 527 students who utilized over 12468 hours of SALT Center Tutoring

TUTOR CERTIFICATIONRegular Tutor 15 hours of training

+ 25 hours of tutoring

Advanced Tutor 9 additional hours training

+ 75 additional hours of tutoring

Master Tutor 265 additional hours training

+ 175 additional hours of tutoring

In addition to serving students Master Tutors facilitate

tutor trainings for their peers The SALT Center currently

has 5 Master Tutors

Students can make appointments for one-on-one

tutoring sessions if they need help in a particular course

Students can utilize the Writerrsquos Lab or

the Math amp Science Lab for broader help

in these subject areas by dropping in or

scheduling an appointment

On behalf of the SALT Center Staff and the students we serve we would like to thank our talented and professional tutoring team for their hard work and dedication

SCHOLARSHIP How Generous Giving Promotes Student Success

PAGE 14 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

Catherine Caitlin and Bryce received SALT Center

scholarships to help pay for their fees I sat down with them to

learn more about how utilizing SALT Center services made a

difference for them during their first year of college

BY LAURA KERRY-HENKEL

Catherine Laura Bryce and CaitlinSTUDENT PROFILESCatherine ButlerHometown Tempe AZMajor Pre-Family StudiesCumulative freshman GPA 3143Campus Activities Delta Delta Delta Secretary SALT Ambassador

Caitlin PetitiHometown Millbrae CAMajor Pre-EducationCumulative freshman GPA 3743Campus Activities Future Teachers Club

Bryce SchulerHometown Prescott AZMajor Pre-BusinessCumulative freshman GPA 40Campus Activities Enactus enactusorgwho-we-areour-story

The SALT Center offers a range of need-based

scholarship awards to help compensate for the fees

associated with participating in the program Over

50 students receive scholarship funds every year

To learn more about the scholarships we offer or to

contribute to the Eleanor Harner Scholarship Fund

please visit our website saltarizonaedu

How did the SALT Center support you during your first year

of college

CATHERINE After I had finished my math credits I assumed I would

no longer need SALT Center tutoring However I quickly learned I

could benefit from tutoring in other classes such as Psychology

English and even Oceanography Without tutoring I believe that I

would not be enjoying the success that I achieved my freshman year

CAITLIN The SALT Center was my home away from home I used

tutoring and the Writerrsquos Lab and the weekly appointments were

amazing Without the SALT Center I would not have achieved the

grades I did this past year When I was homesick and wanted to give

up my Learning Specialist would encourage me - they helped me

survive the year

What are your thoughts on receiving a SALT Center Scholarship

CATHERINE I feel so honored to receive the SALT Center scholarship

SALT Center services are invaluable to me and this scholarship will

enable me to continue to use them in the coming year

CAITLIN My scholarship helped me afford SALT Center fees which

helped me to achieve in school I love the SALT Center and the fact

that they offer scholarships because they want to help as many

students as possible

BRYCE Itrsquos great I am very grateful for the additional support that

helps keep the SALT Center a cost-effective asset to my education

What advice would you give to students with learning challenges

who will be starting their freshman year in the fall

CATHERINE The main piece of advice that I would give to incoming

freshmen is to make sure to use all resources available to them

I found success by creating standing tutoring appointments for my

most challenging classes and visiting or emailing professors often to

stay in contact with them regarding assignments and grades

BRYCE For certain classes reading all of the assigned readings isnrsquot

necessary to achieve a great grade in the class Because students with

learning disabilities often have difficulty reading quickly itrsquos best to

prioritize the reading that is most important and to focus on that And

ride a bike It saves a lot of time

What are your goals after college

CATHERINE After I receive my degree I want to work as a Child Life

Specialist so that I can help children understand their hospitalization

and make their procedures and tests a little less scary and painful

In the future I plan to earn a Masterrsquos degree in the field of child

development

CAITLIN My goal is to follow in the footsteps of my mom and become

a Special Education teacher

BRYCE If my career interests stay the same I plan to start a business

after college or join a start-up so that I utilize the Business and

Entrepreneurship education that Irsquom working on right now at the UA

IN APPRECIATIONDr Scott W AlpertMr Eric H AnixterMr and Mrs Michael ArmstrongMr and Mrs Ian N ArnofMrs Wendy AsarchDr Scott and Mrs Hollis AshtonMs Aynah V AskanasMr Kwang H BaekMr Patrick J BanahanMr Tony BanegasMr Brian H BarnettMr and Mrs Bruce R BartlettMr Eric BassMr and Mrs Jeffrey A BensonMrs Lauren E Benson

Mr and Mrs Saul BerkowitzMr Scot BerlinskiDr Alan Blaustein and Ms Anna ReynerMs Bari M BlockMr and Mrs William BluechelMr and Ms Irwin B BornsteinMr and Mrs Robert A Bowlsby IIMr and Mrs William D BoydMrs Marilyn K BraunMr Seth BregerMr and Mrs Scott L BreiningerMr Frederick S BrownMr and Mrs James S BrownDr Amber B BullerMr and Mrs Gabriel M BustamanteMr Richard CalvertMr Robert Carasik and Ms Mary DryovageMr Daniel S CarneyMs Veta CarneyMr and Mrs Paul CasascoMr Larry CassMs Meg H ClarkMs Laura M CohenMr Mike ColarikMr and Mrs David D ConeMr Walter R Cook and Ms Elisa A KapellDr and Mrs Thomas J CottleMrs Kristin B CousinsMs Kathleen CresciM Holly CromerMrs Bonnie D CunninghamDr Joseph N Cunningham JrMr Ed CurtisMr Robert DanzigerMrs Janet S DavisMr and Mrs Wayne E DawsonMr Aymon DeMauroMr Sean M Dixon and Mrs Theresa Dolan-DixonMr Harold C Dorenbecher and Ms Mary HeissMr and Ms Harry R Drackett IVMr and Mrs Anthony DrypolcherMr and Mrs Gerald J DusbabekMr and Mrs Andrew N ErnstMr and Ms Richard K EvanoMr and Mrs Paul D FenskeMr Stephen FerrisDr Donald W FerrisMr and Mrs Ivan J FieldMr and Ms John D FieroMr Leonard J Figueroa and

Mrs Lee D Mendel-Figueroa

Mr and Mrs Marvy A FingerMs Janet FishmanDr Maria S FloroMr and Mrs Craig L FordyceMr and Ms Jonathan FoxMr and Mrs Bruce FrazinMrs Deborah GabrielMs Brittany M GabrielMr and Mrs Julius W GerickeMr Juan R GodoyMr Sanford L GoldeenDr Cynthia H and Dr Gary N GoralnikMrs Pamela GradyMs Melanie R GreenbergMr Todd M GreenbergMr and Mrs Peter GreenthalMs Lindsey J GriffinMs Elana A GrossmanMs Jennifer S GrunfeldMr and Mrs John M Haas JrMr Tom HealyMr and Mrs Daniel HershMr Rodney HersonDr and Mrs Marshall I HertzMrs Catherine HollanderMr and Mrs Richard J HolzerMr Louis J HorvathMr Douglas HoskingMr Jon IhaMr Jeffrey IraMr and Mrs Stuart L JacobsonMr Gregory JarrinDr and Mrs Gregory M JohnMr and Mrs Timothy JohnsonMrs Anna Lissa JohnsonMs Jill M JonesMs Mary Tara JoyceMs Diane JulinMr and Mrs Eric KahnMr and Mrs Michael J KaisermanMs Elizabeth A KaplanMr and Mrs Peter KastMrs Karen KatzMrs Ann Z KerrMs Sharon E KinneyMrs Merle KlebanoffMr Joshua T KlebanoffMr and Ms Dave KlineMr John KlingeMr and Mrs John LarsonMs Jennifer LehrMr James LewisMr and Mrs Thomas R LincolnMr and Mrs Gary J LindonMs Beverli LinnDr and Mrs David LustbaderMr and Ms Tom MarantetteDr and Mrs Edward T Marshall JrMr Mark P MarstersMr David MathewsMrs Joan McDonaldDr Russell R McDonaldMr and Mrs Donald A McGovern JrMr and Mrs Peter McRoskeyMr Walter G and Rev Virginia P MenezesMs Lee Anne MitchelMs Gennie MolinaMr and Mrs Rudy M Molina JrDr and Mrs Jaime D MoriguchiMr Jack MyersMr and Mrs David E MysonaMr Jeffrey S NewbergDr and Mrs Frederic NicolaMr and Mrs Richard NorenMr Michael C OrsquoConnor JrMr Do Bong Park and Mrs Jung Ja OhM Karen PavoneMr and Mrs Ephraim PeakMr Michael S PearlsteinMs Georgene E PetriMrs Mary PleeterMr Jeffrey B PlevanMr John Polachek and

Mrs Janet Trompeter-PolachekMs Lauren Post-GrossmanMr and Mrs Michael Powell

Mr and Mrs Joseph Power JrDr and Mrs Daniel PowersMs Letitia L PrattMs Harriet PrennerMr and Mrs Kenneth M PressbergMs Amy A F PriceMrs Hallie L PrinceMs Debra M PuccioMr David Raskin and Dr Michele ScheinerMr and Mrs Howard E ReichMrs Nancy RichgelsDr Martha RichmondMrs Prudence RieflinMr Mark F RosenbaumMr and Mrs Arthur RosenbloomMr and Mrs Jake RosenzweigMr David A RowneyMr Stephen RyanMrs Paula SalingMs Robin D SchaefMr and Mrs Bart J SchenoneMr and Mrs Martin SchneidermanMr Steven G SeleznowMs Shelley SeloverMr Ondre H SeltzerMr and Mrs Gardner B SemetMr and Mrs Daniel H ShoosterMr and Ms Scott R SilbersteinMr and Dr Alan T SilvermanMr and Mrs Alan A SilvestriMr Michael J SiverDr Steven J SlackDr and Mrs Steven M SomersMr Steven SteinbergMrs Mary SteinerMr and Mrs Gerald H StoolMr and Mrs Todd A StreetMr and Mrs Robert M SuttonMs Jacqueline TaylorDr Stephen P Taylor

Ms Guadalupe A ThompsonMr Michael T TomaszMs Barbara J TuckerMs Fredericka T VeikleyMrs Michelle M VentozaMrs Dorthea Vis MorescoMr and Mrs Thomas J VozzoDr and Mrs Anthony F VuturoMr and Mrs Steven Scott WaldMr Michael R WaltonMr Marc WeinsteinMr and Ms John WeiselMs Vanna M WhiteMr and Mrs Thomas C White IIIMs Julie K WilliamsonDaniel and Jill WohlfarthDr and Mrs Samuel F WolfsonMrs Karen A WrightMrs Sylvia S YoungMrs Mindy ZornbergMr and Ms Leland D ZulchMs Lisa ZusmanMr and Mrs Thomas C White III DAF Jewish Endowment Foundation Honeywell International Charity Matching Bruce and Patricia Bartlett Foundation Omega Scientific Inc The Braun Family Foundation Microsoft ndash Matching Gifts and Giving Campaign Aluminum Recycling Technology Inc Brad Lemons Foundation Marvy Finger Family Foundation Nudy Foundation DAF Shell Oil Co Foundation ndash Matching Gifts Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund California Community Foundation Fidelity Investments Benjos LLC M Klebanoff Foundation

The SALT Center gratefully acknowledges the

generous contribution of the following friends from

July 2012 through June 2013 We are fortunate

to receive these expressions of respect and

appreciation for our program and will use these gifts

in support of both programming and scholarships

Larissa Ravago and Micheal Amlin Scholarship Recipients and Student Ambassadors

All individuals can learn

when given the opportunity

We cheer for you when

you succeed and prompt

you when it is time to

self-regulate

PRIN

CIPL

E 3

STUDENT AMBASSADORS The SALT Center Ambassador Program includes a diverse

group of current UA students who utilize SALT Center services

Ambassadors answer questions posed by prospective families

and students and share their own experiences as new students

to the University of Arizona and the SALT Center

saltarizonaedu PAGE 15

STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVE

LEARNING TECHNIQUES CENTER

5206211242 (p)

5206263260 (f)

saltarizonaedu

twittercomuasaltctr

facebookcomuasaltcenter

youtubecomthesaltcenter

SALT Center

Patricia A Bartlett BuildingPO Box 2101361010 N Highland AvenueTucson AZ 85721-0136

1705300

NON-PROFIT ORG

US POSTAGE PAID

TUCSON ARIZONA

PERMIT NO 190

Page 11: SALT Journal 2013

Individuals have the potential to grow

in ways they never thought possible

and to exceed their own expectations

We challenge you to aspire to the

highest possible level of achievement

PRIN

CIPL

E 4

To apply for Summer Program 2014 visit our website at saltarizonaedupre-college

The application will be posted this fall

saltarizonaedu PAGE 11

executive functions that are important in college Tutoring gave

students the extra help they needed to succeed academically

Students learned a lot about themselves but the Summer

Program presented a learning curve for their families as well

For many this was the first time that their student had traveled

alone or stayed away from home for an extended period of

time Moreover it was the first time their student would have

to advocate for themselves without a family member present

Despite these challenges families told us that they were so

grateful for the Summer Program because it helped them

learn how to better support their students as they transition

into college

ldquoThe Summer Program has taught me so much about myself

and that I can do things that I thought I couldnrsquotrdquo

ndash Rena Summer Program Participant

ldquoI learned that shersquos eager for more social interaction with peers

specifically with peers who have something in common with her

I learned that she may need to be reminded that she will have

resources available in college that she can utilize and I learned to

think more carefully about what to look for in a universityrdquo

ndash Parent of Summer Program Participant

ldquoThe Summer Program was a great way to experience

what college is like before attendinghellip I hope that SALT

continues this program in the futurerdquo

ndash Peter Summer Program Participant

NEED A COACH ADHDLife Coaching is a partnership that

increases self-awareness and encourages goal-directed

behaviors for students with learning challenges in order to

maximize their personal potential The SALT Center offers

stand-alone coaching services for pre-college and college

students throughout the world For more information

please contact Rudy Molina at rudymemailarizonaedu

Hang with your RA

Participate in Extra-Curricular Clubs

Take College-Level Courses

With the success of our first SALT Center Pre-College Summer

Program we look forward to making it a permanent fixture of

our services and support

PAGE 12 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONAreg

BY JENNIFER HANSEN

Perseverance is defined as steadfastness in achieving success

despite difficulty or delay At the SALT Center this trait can be

found in our students who work hard to achieve success in

their studies as well as in our dedicated tutoring staff who

strive to help students reach their academic potential

Perhaps no one better exemplifies this trait than Alexander

Offord a SALT Center tutor and UA graduate

Alexander began his career at the University of Arizona as an

Electrical Engineering major but soon realized that it wasnrsquot for

him Unfortunately as his priorities moved farther away from

his studies his grades suffered and he eventually dropped

out of school

The next nine years proved difficult Alexander bounced

between odd jobs such as the graveyard shift in a print shop

warehouse work and even a cigar shop His life was rarely

stable and for a brief

period he was homeless

ldquoMy belongings were in

a storage shed I had

nowhere to liverdquo he recalls

Through perseverance and

determination Alexander

overcame these hardships

and ultimately returned to

the University of Arizona

to continue his academic journey This time Alexander chose

an area of study for which he had passion As a child he read

The Hitchhikerrsquos Guide to the Galaxy which piqued his interest in

philosophy but it was a general philosophy course that really

PERSEVERANCE

pushed him toward a Philosophy major He added sociology

as a second major to round out his interest in social and

behavioral sciences ldquoSocial theory draws a great deal from

philosophical theoryrdquo he says

Alexanderrsquos passion was met with immense success He

had the opportunity to work as a preceptor in the philosophy

department and while there discovered his talent for helping

others When a position for a Philosophy Tutor at the SALT

Center became available both an instructor and a teaching

assistant recommended that Alexander apply He got the

position and quickly progressed through each level of tutor

certification He is now a Master Tutor and a Tutor Lead for the

Writerrsquos Lab

His dedication to each student is truly remarkable Alexander

knows the importance of building relationships with students

and always underscores the value of asking questions ldquoThe

easiest most straight forward approach to any problem

is ndash just ask Donrsquot be afraid to ask questionsrdquo Alexander is

a great resource ndash students know they can go to him for a

confidence boost or a little push when they need it It is often

this relationship that helps students gain the motivation they

need to persevere

Alexander graduated in May of 2013 with Bachelor of Science

Degrees in both Philosophy and Sociology He is the recipient of

the Kathryn Anne Governal Perseverance Award conferred by

the UA Philosophy Department in recognition of distinguished

achievement by a student in overcoming personal economic or

physical obstacles in completing a degree at the UA We are so

proud that Alexander is a part of our SALT Center team and we

wish him the best of luck in all of his future endeavors

Individuals become great

by choice not by chance

We can assist you in

becoming great when you

are ready to be great

PRIN

CIPL

E 2

Alexander Offord SALT Center Tutor

485 students

8459hours

Subject Specific Tutoring

527total students 12468total hours

148 students

139 students

1395hours 534hours

Drop-in By Appointment

Math amp Science Lab

215 students

167 students

1221hours

659hours

Drop-in By Appointment

Writerrsquos Lab

By Appointment

saltarizonaedu PAGE 13

Tutoring is a staple of SALT Center support Our 95 tutors many of whom are UA students specialize in a variety of subjects and are required to meet rigorous training standards Last year our tutoring team served approximately 527 students who utilized over 12468 hours of SALT Center Tutoring

TUTOR CERTIFICATIONRegular Tutor 15 hours of training

+ 25 hours of tutoring

Advanced Tutor 9 additional hours training

+ 75 additional hours of tutoring

Master Tutor 265 additional hours training

+ 175 additional hours of tutoring

In addition to serving students Master Tutors facilitate

tutor trainings for their peers The SALT Center currently

has 5 Master Tutors

Students can make appointments for one-on-one

tutoring sessions if they need help in a particular course

Students can utilize the Writerrsquos Lab or

the Math amp Science Lab for broader help

in these subject areas by dropping in or

scheduling an appointment

On behalf of the SALT Center Staff and the students we serve we would like to thank our talented and professional tutoring team for their hard work and dedication

SCHOLARSHIP How Generous Giving Promotes Student Success

PAGE 14 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

Catherine Caitlin and Bryce received SALT Center

scholarships to help pay for their fees I sat down with them to

learn more about how utilizing SALT Center services made a

difference for them during their first year of college

BY LAURA KERRY-HENKEL

Catherine Laura Bryce and CaitlinSTUDENT PROFILESCatherine ButlerHometown Tempe AZMajor Pre-Family StudiesCumulative freshman GPA 3143Campus Activities Delta Delta Delta Secretary SALT Ambassador

Caitlin PetitiHometown Millbrae CAMajor Pre-EducationCumulative freshman GPA 3743Campus Activities Future Teachers Club

Bryce SchulerHometown Prescott AZMajor Pre-BusinessCumulative freshman GPA 40Campus Activities Enactus enactusorgwho-we-areour-story

The SALT Center offers a range of need-based

scholarship awards to help compensate for the fees

associated with participating in the program Over

50 students receive scholarship funds every year

To learn more about the scholarships we offer or to

contribute to the Eleanor Harner Scholarship Fund

please visit our website saltarizonaedu

How did the SALT Center support you during your first year

of college

CATHERINE After I had finished my math credits I assumed I would

no longer need SALT Center tutoring However I quickly learned I

could benefit from tutoring in other classes such as Psychology

English and even Oceanography Without tutoring I believe that I

would not be enjoying the success that I achieved my freshman year

CAITLIN The SALT Center was my home away from home I used

tutoring and the Writerrsquos Lab and the weekly appointments were

amazing Without the SALT Center I would not have achieved the

grades I did this past year When I was homesick and wanted to give

up my Learning Specialist would encourage me - they helped me

survive the year

What are your thoughts on receiving a SALT Center Scholarship

CATHERINE I feel so honored to receive the SALT Center scholarship

SALT Center services are invaluable to me and this scholarship will

enable me to continue to use them in the coming year

CAITLIN My scholarship helped me afford SALT Center fees which

helped me to achieve in school I love the SALT Center and the fact

that they offer scholarships because they want to help as many

students as possible

BRYCE Itrsquos great I am very grateful for the additional support that

helps keep the SALT Center a cost-effective asset to my education

What advice would you give to students with learning challenges

who will be starting their freshman year in the fall

CATHERINE The main piece of advice that I would give to incoming

freshmen is to make sure to use all resources available to them

I found success by creating standing tutoring appointments for my

most challenging classes and visiting or emailing professors often to

stay in contact with them regarding assignments and grades

BRYCE For certain classes reading all of the assigned readings isnrsquot

necessary to achieve a great grade in the class Because students with

learning disabilities often have difficulty reading quickly itrsquos best to

prioritize the reading that is most important and to focus on that And

ride a bike It saves a lot of time

What are your goals after college

CATHERINE After I receive my degree I want to work as a Child Life

Specialist so that I can help children understand their hospitalization

and make their procedures and tests a little less scary and painful

In the future I plan to earn a Masterrsquos degree in the field of child

development

CAITLIN My goal is to follow in the footsteps of my mom and become

a Special Education teacher

BRYCE If my career interests stay the same I plan to start a business

after college or join a start-up so that I utilize the Business and

Entrepreneurship education that Irsquom working on right now at the UA

IN APPRECIATIONDr Scott W AlpertMr Eric H AnixterMr and Mrs Michael ArmstrongMr and Mrs Ian N ArnofMrs Wendy AsarchDr Scott and Mrs Hollis AshtonMs Aynah V AskanasMr Kwang H BaekMr Patrick J BanahanMr Tony BanegasMr Brian H BarnettMr and Mrs Bruce R BartlettMr Eric BassMr and Mrs Jeffrey A BensonMrs Lauren E Benson

Mr and Mrs Saul BerkowitzMr Scot BerlinskiDr Alan Blaustein and Ms Anna ReynerMs Bari M BlockMr and Mrs William BluechelMr and Ms Irwin B BornsteinMr and Mrs Robert A Bowlsby IIMr and Mrs William D BoydMrs Marilyn K BraunMr Seth BregerMr and Mrs Scott L BreiningerMr Frederick S BrownMr and Mrs James S BrownDr Amber B BullerMr and Mrs Gabriel M BustamanteMr Richard CalvertMr Robert Carasik and Ms Mary DryovageMr Daniel S CarneyMs Veta CarneyMr and Mrs Paul CasascoMr Larry CassMs Meg H ClarkMs Laura M CohenMr Mike ColarikMr and Mrs David D ConeMr Walter R Cook and Ms Elisa A KapellDr and Mrs Thomas J CottleMrs Kristin B CousinsMs Kathleen CresciM Holly CromerMrs Bonnie D CunninghamDr Joseph N Cunningham JrMr Ed CurtisMr Robert DanzigerMrs Janet S DavisMr and Mrs Wayne E DawsonMr Aymon DeMauroMr Sean M Dixon and Mrs Theresa Dolan-DixonMr Harold C Dorenbecher and Ms Mary HeissMr and Ms Harry R Drackett IVMr and Mrs Anthony DrypolcherMr and Mrs Gerald J DusbabekMr and Mrs Andrew N ErnstMr and Ms Richard K EvanoMr and Mrs Paul D FenskeMr Stephen FerrisDr Donald W FerrisMr and Mrs Ivan J FieldMr and Ms John D FieroMr Leonard J Figueroa and

Mrs Lee D Mendel-Figueroa

Mr and Mrs Marvy A FingerMs Janet FishmanDr Maria S FloroMr and Mrs Craig L FordyceMr and Ms Jonathan FoxMr and Mrs Bruce FrazinMrs Deborah GabrielMs Brittany M GabrielMr and Mrs Julius W GerickeMr Juan R GodoyMr Sanford L GoldeenDr Cynthia H and Dr Gary N GoralnikMrs Pamela GradyMs Melanie R GreenbergMr Todd M GreenbergMr and Mrs Peter GreenthalMs Lindsey J GriffinMs Elana A GrossmanMs Jennifer S GrunfeldMr and Mrs John M Haas JrMr Tom HealyMr and Mrs Daniel HershMr Rodney HersonDr and Mrs Marshall I HertzMrs Catherine HollanderMr and Mrs Richard J HolzerMr Louis J HorvathMr Douglas HoskingMr Jon IhaMr Jeffrey IraMr and Mrs Stuart L JacobsonMr Gregory JarrinDr and Mrs Gregory M JohnMr and Mrs Timothy JohnsonMrs Anna Lissa JohnsonMs Jill M JonesMs Mary Tara JoyceMs Diane JulinMr and Mrs Eric KahnMr and Mrs Michael J KaisermanMs Elizabeth A KaplanMr and Mrs Peter KastMrs Karen KatzMrs Ann Z KerrMs Sharon E KinneyMrs Merle KlebanoffMr Joshua T KlebanoffMr and Ms Dave KlineMr John KlingeMr and Mrs John LarsonMs Jennifer LehrMr James LewisMr and Mrs Thomas R LincolnMr and Mrs Gary J LindonMs Beverli LinnDr and Mrs David LustbaderMr and Ms Tom MarantetteDr and Mrs Edward T Marshall JrMr Mark P MarstersMr David MathewsMrs Joan McDonaldDr Russell R McDonaldMr and Mrs Donald A McGovern JrMr and Mrs Peter McRoskeyMr Walter G and Rev Virginia P MenezesMs Lee Anne MitchelMs Gennie MolinaMr and Mrs Rudy M Molina JrDr and Mrs Jaime D MoriguchiMr Jack MyersMr and Mrs David E MysonaMr Jeffrey S NewbergDr and Mrs Frederic NicolaMr and Mrs Richard NorenMr Michael C OrsquoConnor JrMr Do Bong Park and Mrs Jung Ja OhM Karen PavoneMr and Mrs Ephraim PeakMr Michael S PearlsteinMs Georgene E PetriMrs Mary PleeterMr Jeffrey B PlevanMr John Polachek and

Mrs Janet Trompeter-PolachekMs Lauren Post-GrossmanMr and Mrs Michael Powell

Mr and Mrs Joseph Power JrDr and Mrs Daniel PowersMs Letitia L PrattMs Harriet PrennerMr and Mrs Kenneth M PressbergMs Amy A F PriceMrs Hallie L PrinceMs Debra M PuccioMr David Raskin and Dr Michele ScheinerMr and Mrs Howard E ReichMrs Nancy RichgelsDr Martha RichmondMrs Prudence RieflinMr Mark F RosenbaumMr and Mrs Arthur RosenbloomMr and Mrs Jake RosenzweigMr David A RowneyMr Stephen RyanMrs Paula SalingMs Robin D SchaefMr and Mrs Bart J SchenoneMr and Mrs Martin SchneidermanMr Steven G SeleznowMs Shelley SeloverMr Ondre H SeltzerMr and Mrs Gardner B SemetMr and Mrs Daniel H ShoosterMr and Ms Scott R SilbersteinMr and Dr Alan T SilvermanMr and Mrs Alan A SilvestriMr Michael J SiverDr Steven J SlackDr and Mrs Steven M SomersMr Steven SteinbergMrs Mary SteinerMr and Mrs Gerald H StoolMr and Mrs Todd A StreetMr and Mrs Robert M SuttonMs Jacqueline TaylorDr Stephen P Taylor

Ms Guadalupe A ThompsonMr Michael T TomaszMs Barbara J TuckerMs Fredericka T VeikleyMrs Michelle M VentozaMrs Dorthea Vis MorescoMr and Mrs Thomas J VozzoDr and Mrs Anthony F VuturoMr and Mrs Steven Scott WaldMr Michael R WaltonMr Marc WeinsteinMr and Ms John WeiselMs Vanna M WhiteMr and Mrs Thomas C White IIIMs Julie K WilliamsonDaniel and Jill WohlfarthDr and Mrs Samuel F WolfsonMrs Karen A WrightMrs Sylvia S YoungMrs Mindy ZornbergMr and Ms Leland D ZulchMs Lisa ZusmanMr and Mrs Thomas C White III DAF Jewish Endowment Foundation Honeywell International Charity Matching Bruce and Patricia Bartlett Foundation Omega Scientific Inc The Braun Family Foundation Microsoft ndash Matching Gifts and Giving Campaign Aluminum Recycling Technology Inc Brad Lemons Foundation Marvy Finger Family Foundation Nudy Foundation DAF Shell Oil Co Foundation ndash Matching Gifts Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund California Community Foundation Fidelity Investments Benjos LLC M Klebanoff Foundation

The SALT Center gratefully acknowledges the

generous contribution of the following friends from

July 2012 through June 2013 We are fortunate

to receive these expressions of respect and

appreciation for our program and will use these gifts

in support of both programming and scholarships

Larissa Ravago and Micheal Amlin Scholarship Recipients and Student Ambassadors

All individuals can learn

when given the opportunity

We cheer for you when

you succeed and prompt

you when it is time to

self-regulate

PRIN

CIPL

E 3

STUDENT AMBASSADORS The SALT Center Ambassador Program includes a diverse

group of current UA students who utilize SALT Center services

Ambassadors answer questions posed by prospective families

and students and share their own experiences as new students

to the University of Arizona and the SALT Center

saltarizonaedu PAGE 15

STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVE

LEARNING TECHNIQUES CENTER

5206211242 (p)

5206263260 (f)

saltarizonaedu

twittercomuasaltctr

facebookcomuasaltcenter

youtubecomthesaltcenter

SALT Center

Patricia A Bartlett BuildingPO Box 2101361010 N Highland AvenueTucson AZ 85721-0136

1705300

NON-PROFIT ORG

US POSTAGE PAID

TUCSON ARIZONA

PERMIT NO 190

Page 12: SALT Journal 2013

PAGE 12 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONAreg

BY JENNIFER HANSEN

Perseverance is defined as steadfastness in achieving success

despite difficulty or delay At the SALT Center this trait can be

found in our students who work hard to achieve success in

their studies as well as in our dedicated tutoring staff who

strive to help students reach their academic potential

Perhaps no one better exemplifies this trait than Alexander

Offord a SALT Center tutor and UA graduate

Alexander began his career at the University of Arizona as an

Electrical Engineering major but soon realized that it wasnrsquot for

him Unfortunately as his priorities moved farther away from

his studies his grades suffered and he eventually dropped

out of school

The next nine years proved difficult Alexander bounced

between odd jobs such as the graveyard shift in a print shop

warehouse work and even a cigar shop His life was rarely

stable and for a brief

period he was homeless

ldquoMy belongings were in

a storage shed I had

nowhere to liverdquo he recalls

Through perseverance and

determination Alexander

overcame these hardships

and ultimately returned to

the University of Arizona

to continue his academic journey This time Alexander chose

an area of study for which he had passion As a child he read

The Hitchhikerrsquos Guide to the Galaxy which piqued his interest in

philosophy but it was a general philosophy course that really

PERSEVERANCE

pushed him toward a Philosophy major He added sociology

as a second major to round out his interest in social and

behavioral sciences ldquoSocial theory draws a great deal from

philosophical theoryrdquo he says

Alexanderrsquos passion was met with immense success He

had the opportunity to work as a preceptor in the philosophy

department and while there discovered his talent for helping

others When a position for a Philosophy Tutor at the SALT

Center became available both an instructor and a teaching

assistant recommended that Alexander apply He got the

position and quickly progressed through each level of tutor

certification He is now a Master Tutor and a Tutor Lead for the

Writerrsquos Lab

His dedication to each student is truly remarkable Alexander

knows the importance of building relationships with students

and always underscores the value of asking questions ldquoThe

easiest most straight forward approach to any problem

is ndash just ask Donrsquot be afraid to ask questionsrdquo Alexander is

a great resource ndash students know they can go to him for a

confidence boost or a little push when they need it It is often

this relationship that helps students gain the motivation they

need to persevere

Alexander graduated in May of 2013 with Bachelor of Science

Degrees in both Philosophy and Sociology He is the recipient of

the Kathryn Anne Governal Perseverance Award conferred by

the UA Philosophy Department in recognition of distinguished

achievement by a student in overcoming personal economic or

physical obstacles in completing a degree at the UA We are so

proud that Alexander is a part of our SALT Center team and we

wish him the best of luck in all of his future endeavors

Individuals become great

by choice not by chance

We can assist you in

becoming great when you

are ready to be great

PRIN

CIPL

E 2

Alexander Offord SALT Center Tutor

485 students

8459hours

Subject Specific Tutoring

527total students 12468total hours

148 students

139 students

1395hours 534hours

Drop-in By Appointment

Math amp Science Lab

215 students

167 students

1221hours

659hours

Drop-in By Appointment

Writerrsquos Lab

By Appointment

saltarizonaedu PAGE 13

Tutoring is a staple of SALT Center support Our 95 tutors many of whom are UA students specialize in a variety of subjects and are required to meet rigorous training standards Last year our tutoring team served approximately 527 students who utilized over 12468 hours of SALT Center Tutoring

TUTOR CERTIFICATIONRegular Tutor 15 hours of training

+ 25 hours of tutoring

Advanced Tutor 9 additional hours training

+ 75 additional hours of tutoring

Master Tutor 265 additional hours training

+ 175 additional hours of tutoring

In addition to serving students Master Tutors facilitate

tutor trainings for their peers The SALT Center currently

has 5 Master Tutors

Students can make appointments for one-on-one

tutoring sessions if they need help in a particular course

Students can utilize the Writerrsquos Lab or

the Math amp Science Lab for broader help

in these subject areas by dropping in or

scheduling an appointment

On behalf of the SALT Center Staff and the students we serve we would like to thank our talented and professional tutoring team for their hard work and dedication

SCHOLARSHIP How Generous Giving Promotes Student Success

PAGE 14 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

Catherine Caitlin and Bryce received SALT Center

scholarships to help pay for their fees I sat down with them to

learn more about how utilizing SALT Center services made a

difference for them during their first year of college

BY LAURA KERRY-HENKEL

Catherine Laura Bryce and CaitlinSTUDENT PROFILESCatherine ButlerHometown Tempe AZMajor Pre-Family StudiesCumulative freshman GPA 3143Campus Activities Delta Delta Delta Secretary SALT Ambassador

Caitlin PetitiHometown Millbrae CAMajor Pre-EducationCumulative freshman GPA 3743Campus Activities Future Teachers Club

Bryce SchulerHometown Prescott AZMajor Pre-BusinessCumulative freshman GPA 40Campus Activities Enactus enactusorgwho-we-areour-story

The SALT Center offers a range of need-based

scholarship awards to help compensate for the fees

associated with participating in the program Over

50 students receive scholarship funds every year

To learn more about the scholarships we offer or to

contribute to the Eleanor Harner Scholarship Fund

please visit our website saltarizonaedu

How did the SALT Center support you during your first year

of college

CATHERINE After I had finished my math credits I assumed I would

no longer need SALT Center tutoring However I quickly learned I

could benefit from tutoring in other classes such as Psychology

English and even Oceanography Without tutoring I believe that I

would not be enjoying the success that I achieved my freshman year

CAITLIN The SALT Center was my home away from home I used

tutoring and the Writerrsquos Lab and the weekly appointments were

amazing Without the SALT Center I would not have achieved the

grades I did this past year When I was homesick and wanted to give

up my Learning Specialist would encourage me - they helped me

survive the year

What are your thoughts on receiving a SALT Center Scholarship

CATHERINE I feel so honored to receive the SALT Center scholarship

SALT Center services are invaluable to me and this scholarship will

enable me to continue to use them in the coming year

CAITLIN My scholarship helped me afford SALT Center fees which

helped me to achieve in school I love the SALT Center and the fact

that they offer scholarships because they want to help as many

students as possible

BRYCE Itrsquos great I am very grateful for the additional support that

helps keep the SALT Center a cost-effective asset to my education

What advice would you give to students with learning challenges

who will be starting their freshman year in the fall

CATHERINE The main piece of advice that I would give to incoming

freshmen is to make sure to use all resources available to them

I found success by creating standing tutoring appointments for my

most challenging classes and visiting or emailing professors often to

stay in contact with them regarding assignments and grades

BRYCE For certain classes reading all of the assigned readings isnrsquot

necessary to achieve a great grade in the class Because students with

learning disabilities often have difficulty reading quickly itrsquos best to

prioritize the reading that is most important and to focus on that And

ride a bike It saves a lot of time

What are your goals after college

CATHERINE After I receive my degree I want to work as a Child Life

Specialist so that I can help children understand their hospitalization

and make their procedures and tests a little less scary and painful

In the future I plan to earn a Masterrsquos degree in the field of child

development

CAITLIN My goal is to follow in the footsteps of my mom and become

a Special Education teacher

BRYCE If my career interests stay the same I plan to start a business

after college or join a start-up so that I utilize the Business and

Entrepreneurship education that Irsquom working on right now at the UA

IN APPRECIATIONDr Scott W AlpertMr Eric H AnixterMr and Mrs Michael ArmstrongMr and Mrs Ian N ArnofMrs Wendy AsarchDr Scott and Mrs Hollis AshtonMs Aynah V AskanasMr Kwang H BaekMr Patrick J BanahanMr Tony BanegasMr Brian H BarnettMr and Mrs Bruce R BartlettMr Eric BassMr and Mrs Jeffrey A BensonMrs Lauren E Benson

Mr and Mrs Saul BerkowitzMr Scot BerlinskiDr Alan Blaustein and Ms Anna ReynerMs Bari M BlockMr and Mrs William BluechelMr and Ms Irwin B BornsteinMr and Mrs Robert A Bowlsby IIMr and Mrs William D BoydMrs Marilyn K BraunMr Seth BregerMr and Mrs Scott L BreiningerMr Frederick S BrownMr and Mrs James S BrownDr Amber B BullerMr and Mrs Gabriel M BustamanteMr Richard CalvertMr Robert Carasik and Ms Mary DryovageMr Daniel S CarneyMs Veta CarneyMr and Mrs Paul CasascoMr Larry CassMs Meg H ClarkMs Laura M CohenMr Mike ColarikMr and Mrs David D ConeMr Walter R Cook and Ms Elisa A KapellDr and Mrs Thomas J CottleMrs Kristin B CousinsMs Kathleen CresciM Holly CromerMrs Bonnie D CunninghamDr Joseph N Cunningham JrMr Ed CurtisMr Robert DanzigerMrs Janet S DavisMr and Mrs Wayne E DawsonMr Aymon DeMauroMr Sean M Dixon and Mrs Theresa Dolan-DixonMr Harold C Dorenbecher and Ms Mary HeissMr and Ms Harry R Drackett IVMr and Mrs Anthony DrypolcherMr and Mrs Gerald J DusbabekMr and Mrs Andrew N ErnstMr and Ms Richard K EvanoMr and Mrs Paul D FenskeMr Stephen FerrisDr Donald W FerrisMr and Mrs Ivan J FieldMr and Ms John D FieroMr Leonard J Figueroa and

Mrs Lee D Mendel-Figueroa

Mr and Mrs Marvy A FingerMs Janet FishmanDr Maria S FloroMr and Mrs Craig L FordyceMr and Ms Jonathan FoxMr and Mrs Bruce FrazinMrs Deborah GabrielMs Brittany M GabrielMr and Mrs Julius W GerickeMr Juan R GodoyMr Sanford L GoldeenDr Cynthia H and Dr Gary N GoralnikMrs Pamela GradyMs Melanie R GreenbergMr Todd M GreenbergMr and Mrs Peter GreenthalMs Lindsey J GriffinMs Elana A GrossmanMs Jennifer S GrunfeldMr and Mrs John M Haas JrMr Tom HealyMr and Mrs Daniel HershMr Rodney HersonDr and Mrs Marshall I HertzMrs Catherine HollanderMr and Mrs Richard J HolzerMr Louis J HorvathMr Douglas HoskingMr Jon IhaMr Jeffrey IraMr and Mrs Stuart L JacobsonMr Gregory JarrinDr and Mrs Gregory M JohnMr and Mrs Timothy JohnsonMrs Anna Lissa JohnsonMs Jill M JonesMs Mary Tara JoyceMs Diane JulinMr and Mrs Eric KahnMr and Mrs Michael J KaisermanMs Elizabeth A KaplanMr and Mrs Peter KastMrs Karen KatzMrs Ann Z KerrMs Sharon E KinneyMrs Merle KlebanoffMr Joshua T KlebanoffMr and Ms Dave KlineMr John KlingeMr and Mrs John LarsonMs Jennifer LehrMr James LewisMr and Mrs Thomas R LincolnMr and Mrs Gary J LindonMs Beverli LinnDr and Mrs David LustbaderMr and Ms Tom MarantetteDr and Mrs Edward T Marshall JrMr Mark P MarstersMr David MathewsMrs Joan McDonaldDr Russell R McDonaldMr and Mrs Donald A McGovern JrMr and Mrs Peter McRoskeyMr Walter G and Rev Virginia P MenezesMs Lee Anne MitchelMs Gennie MolinaMr and Mrs Rudy M Molina JrDr and Mrs Jaime D MoriguchiMr Jack MyersMr and Mrs David E MysonaMr Jeffrey S NewbergDr and Mrs Frederic NicolaMr and Mrs Richard NorenMr Michael C OrsquoConnor JrMr Do Bong Park and Mrs Jung Ja OhM Karen PavoneMr and Mrs Ephraim PeakMr Michael S PearlsteinMs Georgene E PetriMrs Mary PleeterMr Jeffrey B PlevanMr John Polachek and

Mrs Janet Trompeter-PolachekMs Lauren Post-GrossmanMr and Mrs Michael Powell

Mr and Mrs Joseph Power JrDr and Mrs Daniel PowersMs Letitia L PrattMs Harriet PrennerMr and Mrs Kenneth M PressbergMs Amy A F PriceMrs Hallie L PrinceMs Debra M PuccioMr David Raskin and Dr Michele ScheinerMr and Mrs Howard E ReichMrs Nancy RichgelsDr Martha RichmondMrs Prudence RieflinMr Mark F RosenbaumMr and Mrs Arthur RosenbloomMr and Mrs Jake RosenzweigMr David A RowneyMr Stephen RyanMrs Paula SalingMs Robin D SchaefMr and Mrs Bart J SchenoneMr and Mrs Martin SchneidermanMr Steven G SeleznowMs Shelley SeloverMr Ondre H SeltzerMr and Mrs Gardner B SemetMr and Mrs Daniel H ShoosterMr and Ms Scott R SilbersteinMr and Dr Alan T SilvermanMr and Mrs Alan A SilvestriMr Michael J SiverDr Steven J SlackDr and Mrs Steven M SomersMr Steven SteinbergMrs Mary SteinerMr and Mrs Gerald H StoolMr and Mrs Todd A StreetMr and Mrs Robert M SuttonMs Jacqueline TaylorDr Stephen P Taylor

Ms Guadalupe A ThompsonMr Michael T TomaszMs Barbara J TuckerMs Fredericka T VeikleyMrs Michelle M VentozaMrs Dorthea Vis MorescoMr and Mrs Thomas J VozzoDr and Mrs Anthony F VuturoMr and Mrs Steven Scott WaldMr Michael R WaltonMr Marc WeinsteinMr and Ms John WeiselMs Vanna M WhiteMr and Mrs Thomas C White IIIMs Julie K WilliamsonDaniel and Jill WohlfarthDr and Mrs Samuel F WolfsonMrs Karen A WrightMrs Sylvia S YoungMrs Mindy ZornbergMr and Ms Leland D ZulchMs Lisa ZusmanMr and Mrs Thomas C White III DAF Jewish Endowment Foundation Honeywell International Charity Matching Bruce and Patricia Bartlett Foundation Omega Scientific Inc The Braun Family Foundation Microsoft ndash Matching Gifts and Giving Campaign Aluminum Recycling Technology Inc Brad Lemons Foundation Marvy Finger Family Foundation Nudy Foundation DAF Shell Oil Co Foundation ndash Matching Gifts Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund California Community Foundation Fidelity Investments Benjos LLC M Klebanoff Foundation

The SALT Center gratefully acknowledges the

generous contribution of the following friends from

July 2012 through June 2013 We are fortunate

to receive these expressions of respect and

appreciation for our program and will use these gifts

in support of both programming and scholarships

Larissa Ravago and Micheal Amlin Scholarship Recipients and Student Ambassadors

All individuals can learn

when given the opportunity

We cheer for you when

you succeed and prompt

you when it is time to

self-regulate

PRIN

CIPL

E 3

STUDENT AMBASSADORS The SALT Center Ambassador Program includes a diverse

group of current UA students who utilize SALT Center services

Ambassadors answer questions posed by prospective families

and students and share their own experiences as new students

to the University of Arizona and the SALT Center

saltarizonaedu PAGE 15

STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVE

LEARNING TECHNIQUES CENTER

5206211242 (p)

5206263260 (f)

saltarizonaedu

twittercomuasaltctr

facebookcomuasaltcenter

youtubecomthesaltcenter

SALT Center

Patricia A Bartlett BuildingPO Box 2101361010 N Highland AvenueTucson AZ 85721-0136

1705300

NON-PROFIT ORG

US POSTAGE PAID

TUCSON ARIZONA

PERMIT NO 190

Page 13: SALT Journal 2013

485 students

8459hours

Subject Specific Tutoring

527total students 12468total hours

148 students

139 students

1395hours 534hours

Drop-in By Appointment

Math amp Science Lab

215 students

167 students

1221hours

659hours

Drop-in By Appointment

Writerrsquos Lab

By Appointment

saltarizonaedu PAGE 13

Tutoring is a staple of SALT Center support Our 95 tutors many of whom are UA students specialize in a variety of subjects and are required to meet rigorous training standards Last year our tutoring team served approximately 527 students who utilized over 12468 hours of SALT Center Tutoring

TUTOR CERTIFICATIONRegular Tutor 15 hours of training

+ 25 hours of tutoring

Advanced Tutor 9 additional hours training

+ 75 additional hours of tutoring

Master Tutor 265 additional hours training

+ 175 additional hours of tutoring

In addition to serving students Master Tutors facilitate

tutor trainings for their peers The SALT Center currently

has 5 Master Tutors

Students can make appointments for one-on-one

tutoring sessions if they need help in a particular course

Students can utilize the Writerrsquos Lab or

the Math amp Science Lab for broader help

in these subject areas by dropping in or

scheduling an appointment

On behalf of the SALT Center Staff and the students we serve we would like to thank our talented and professional tutoring team for their hard work and dedication

SCHOLARSHIP How Generous Giving Promotes Student Success

PAGE 14 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

Catherine Caitlin and Bryce received SALT Center

scholarships to help pay for their fees I sat down with them to

learn more about how utilizing SALT Center services made a

difference for them during their first year of college

BY LAURA KERRY-HENKEL

Catherine Laura Bryce and CaitlinSTUDENT PROFILESCatherine ButlerHometown Tempe AZMajor Pre-Family StudiesCumulative freshman GPA 3143Campus Activities Delta Delta Delta Secretary SALT Ambassador

Caitlin PetitiHometown Millbrae CAMajor Pre-EducationCumulative freshman GPA 3743Campus Activities Future Teachers Club

Bryce SchulerHometown Prescott AZMajor Pre-BusinessCumulative freshman GPA 40Campus Activities Enactus enactusorgwho-we-areour-story

The SALT Center offers a range of need-based

scholarship awards to help compensate for the fees

associated with participating in the program Over

50 students receive scholarship funds every year

To learn more about the scholarships we offer or to

contribute to the Eleanor Harner Scholarship Fund

please visit our website saltarizonaedu

How did the SALT Center support you during your first year

of college

CATHERINE After I had finished my math credits I assumed I would

no longer need SALT Center tutoring However I quickly learned I

could benefit from tutoring in other classes such as Psychology

English and even Oceanography Without tutoring I believe that I

would not be enjoying the success that I achieved my freshman year

CAITLIN The SALT Center was my home away from home I used

tutoring and the Writerrsquos Lab and the weekly appointments were

amazing Without the SALT Center I would not have achieved the

grades I did this past year When I was homesick and wanted to give

up my Learning Specialist would encourage me - they helped me

survive the year

What are your thoughts on receiving a SALT Center Scholarship

CATHERINE I feel so honored to receive the SALT Center scholarship

SALT Center services are invaluable to me and this scholarship will

enable me to continue to use them in the coming year

CAITLIN My scholarship helped me afford SALT Center fees which

helped me to achieve in school I love the SALT Center and the fact

that they offer scholarships because they want to help as many

students as possible

BRYCE Itrsquos great I am very grateful for the additional support that

helps keep the SALT Center a cost-effective asset to my education

What advice would you give to students with learning challenges

who will be starting their freshman year in the fall

CATHERINE The main piece of advice that I would give to incoming

freshmen is to make sure to use all resources available to them

I found success by creating standing tutoring appointments for my

most challenging classes and visiting or emailing professors often to

stay in contact with them regarding assignments and grades

BRYCE For certain classes reading all of the assigned readings isnrsquot

necessary to achieve a great grade in the class Because students with

learning disabilities often have difficulty reading quickly itrsquos best to

prioritize the reading that is most important and to focus on that And

ride a bike It saves a lot of time

What are your goals after college

CATHERINE After I receive my degree I want to work as a Child Life

Specialist so that I can help children understand their hospitalization

and make their procedures and tests a little less scary and painful

In the future I plan to earn a Masterrsquos degree in the field of child

development

CAITLIN My goal is to follow in the footsteps of my mom and become

a Special Education teacher

BRYCE If my career interests stay the same I plan to start a business

after college or join a start-up so that I utilize the Business and

Entrepreneurship education that Irsquom working on right now at the UA

IN APPRECIATIONDr Scott W AlpertMr Eric H AnixterMr and Mrs Michael ArmstrongMr and Mrs Ian N ArnofMrs Wendy AsarchDr Scott and Mrs Hollis AshtonMs Aynah V AskanasMr Kwang H BaekMr Patrick J BanahanMr Tony BanegasMr Brian H BarnettMr and Mrs Bruce R BartlettMr Eric BassMr and Mrs Jeffrey A BensonMrs Lauren E Benson

Mr and Mrs Saul BerkowitzMr Scot BerlinskiDr Alan Blaustein and Ms Anna ReynerMs Bari M BlockMr and Mrs William BluechelMr and Ms Irwin B BornsteinMr and Mrs Robert A Bowlsby IIMr and Mrs William D BoydMrs Marilyn K BraunMr Seth BregerMr and Mrs Scott L BreiningerMr Frederick S BrownMr and Mrs James S BrownDr Amber B BullerMr and Mrs Gabriel M BustamanteMr Richard CalvertMr Robert Carasik and Ms Mary DryovageMr Daniel S CarneyMs Veta CarneyMr and Mrs Paul CasascoMr Larry CassMs Meg H ClarkMs Laura M CohenMr Mike ColarikMr and Mrs David D ConeMr Walter R Cook and Ms Elisa A KapellDr and Mrs Thomas J CottleMrs Kristin B CousinsMs Kathleen CresciM Holly CromerMrs Bonnie D CunninghamDr Joseph N Cunningham JrMr Ed CurtisMr Robert DanzigerMrs Janet S DavisMr and Mrs Wayne E DawsonMr Aymon DeMauroMr Sean M Dixon and Mrs Theresa Dolan-DixonMr Harold C Dorenbecher and Ms Mary HeissMr and Ms Harry R Drackett IVMr and Mrs Anthony DrypolcherMr and Mrs Gerald J DusbabekMr and Mrs Andrew N ErnstMr and Ms Richard K EvanoMr and Mrs Paul D FenskeMr Stephen FerrisDr Donald W FerrisMr and Mrs Ivan J FieldMr and Ms John D FieroMr Leonard J Figueroa and

Mrs Lee D Mendel-Figueroa

Mr and Mrs Marvy A FingerMs Janet FishmanDr Maria S FloroMr and Mrs Craig L FordyceMr and Ms Jonathan FoxMr and Mrs Bruce FrazinMrs Deborah GabrielMs Brittany M GabrielMr and Mrs Julius W GerickeMr Juan R GodoyMr Sanford L GoldeenDr Cynthia H and Dr Gary N GoralnikMrs Pamela GradyMs Melanie R GreenbergMr Todd M GreenbergMr and Mrs Peter GreenthalMs Lindsey J GriffinMs Elana A GrossmanMs Jennifer S GrunfeldMr and Mrs John M Haas JrMr Tom HealyMr and Mrs Daniel HershMr Rodney HersonDr and Mrs Marshall I HertzMrs Catherine HollanderMr and Mrs Richard J HolzerMr Louis J HorvathMr Douglas HoskingMr Jon IhaMr Jeffrey IraMr and Mrs Stuart L JacobsonMr Gregory JarrinDr and Mrs Gregory M JohnMr and Mrs Timothy JohnsonMrs Anna Lissa JohnsonMs Jill M JonesMs Mary Tara JoyceMs Diane JulinMr and Mrs Eric KahnMr and Mrs Michael J KaisermanMs Elizabeth A KaplanMr and Mrs Peter KastMrs Karen KatzMrs Ann Z KerrMs Sharon E KinneyMrs Merle KlebanoffMr Joshua T KlebanoffMr and Ms Dave KlineMr John KlingeMr and Mrs John LarsonMs Jennifer LehrMr James LewisMr and Mrs Thomas R LincolnMr and Mrs Gary J LindonMs Beverli LinnDr and Mrs David LustbaderMr and Ms Tom MarantetteDr and Mrs Edward T Marshall JrMr Mark P MarstersMr David MathewsMrs Joan McDonaldDr Russell R McDonaldMr and Mrs Donald A McGovern JrMr and Mrs Peter McRoskeyMr Walter G and Rev Virginia P MenezesMs Lee Anne MitchelMs Gennie MolinaMr and Mrs Rudy M Molina JrDr and Mrs Jaime D MoriguchiMr Jack MyersMr and Mrs David E MysonaMr Jeffrey S NewbergDr and Mrs Frederic NicolaMr and Mrs Richard NorenMr Michael C OrsquoConnor JrMr Do Bong Park and Mrs Jung Ja OhM Karen PavoneMr and Mrs Ephraim PeakMr Michael S PearlsteinMs Georgene E PetriMrs Mary PleeterMr Jeffrey B PlevanMr John Polachek and

Mrs Janet Trompeter-PolachekMs Lauren Post-GrossmanMr and Mrs Michael Powell

Mr and Mrs Joseph Power JrDr and Mrs Daniel PowersMs Letitia L PrattMs Harriet PrennerMr and Mrs Kenneth M PressbergMs Amy A F PriceMrs Hallie L PrinceMs Debra M PuccioMr David Raskin and Dr Michele ScheinerMr and Mrs Howard E ReichMrs Nancy RichgelsDr Martha RichmondMrs Prudence RieflinMr Mark F RosenbaumMr and Mrs Arthur RosenbloomMr and Mrs Jake RosenzweigMr David A RowneyMr Stephen RyanMrs Paula SalingMs Robin D SchaefMr and Mrs Bart J SchenoneMr and Mrs Martin SchneidermanMr Steven G SeleznowMs Shelley SeloverMr Ondre H SeltzerMr and Mrs Gardner B SemetMr and Mrs Daniel H ShoosterMr and Ms Scott R SilbersteinMr and Dr Alan T SilvermanMr and Mrs Alan A SilvestriMr Michael J SiverDr Steven J SlackDr and Mrs Steven M SomersMr Steven SteinbergMrs Mary SteinerMr and Mrs Gerald H StoolMr and Mrs Todd A StreetMr and Mrs Robert M SuttonMs Jacqueline TaylorDr Stephen P Taylor

Ms Guadalupe A ThompsonMr Michael T TomaszMs Barbara J TuckerMs Fredericka T VeikleyMrs Michelle M VentozaMrs Dorthea Vis MorescoMr and Mrs Thomas J VozzoDr and Mrs Anthony F VuturoMr and Mrs Steven Scott WaldMr Michael R WaltonMr Marc WeinsteinMr and Ms John WeiselMs Vanna M WhiteMr and Mrs Thomas C White IIIMs Julie K WilliamsonDaniel and Jill WohlfarthDr and Mrs Samuel F WolfsonMrs Karen A WrightMrs Sylvia S YoungMrs Mindy ZornbergMr and Ms Leland D ZulchMs Lisa ZusmanMr and Mrs Thomas C White III DAF Jewish Endowment Foundation Honeywell International Charity Matching Bruce and Patricia Bartlett Foundation Omega Scientific Inc The Braun Family Foundation Microsoft ndash Matching Gifts and Giving Campaign Aluminum Recycling Technology Inc Brad Lemons Foundation Marvy Finger Family Foundation Nudy Foundation DAF Shell Oil Co Foundation ndash Matching Gifts Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund California Community Foundation Fidelity Investments Benjos LLC M Klebanoff Foundation

The SALT Center gratefully acknowledges the

generous contribution of the following friends from

July 2012 through June 2013 We are fortunate

to receive these expressions of respect and

appreciation for our program and will use these gifts

in support of both programming and scholarships

Larissa Ravago and Micheal Amlin Scholarship Recipients and Student Ambassadors

All individuals can learn

when given the opportunity

We cheer for you when

you succeed and prompt

you when it is time to

self-regulate

PRIN

CIPL

E 3

STUDENT AMBASSADORS The SALT Center Ambassador Program includes a diverse

group of current UA students who utilize SALT Center services

Ambassadors answer questions posed by prospective families

and students and share their own experiences as new students

to the University of Arizona and the SALT Center

saltarizonaedu PAGE 15

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LEARNING TECHNIQUES CENTER

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Patricia A Bartlett BuildingPO Box 2101361010 N Highland AvenueTucson AZ 85721-0136

1705300

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US POSTAGE PAID

TUCSON ARIZONA

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SCHOLARSHIP How Generous Giving Promotes Student Success

PAGE 14 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA reg

Catherine Caitlin and Bryce received SALT Center

scholarships to help pay for their fees I sat down with them to

learn more about how utilizing SALT Center services made a

difference for them during their first year of college

BY LAURA KERRY-HENKEL

Catherine Laura Bryce and CaitlinSTUDENT PROFILESCatherine ButlerHometown Tempe AZMajor Pre-Family StudiesCumulative freshman GPA 3143Campus Activities Delta Delta Delta Secretary SALT Ambassador

Caitlin PetitiHometown Millbrae CAMajor Pre-EducationCumulative freshman GPA 3743Campus Activities Future Teachers Club

Bryce SchulerHometown Prescott AZMajor Pre-BusinessCumulative freshman GPA 40Campus Activities Enactus enactusorgwho-we-areour-story

The SALT Center offers a range of need-based

scholarship awards to help compensate for the fees

associated with participating in the program Over

50 students receive scholarship funds every year

To learn more about the scholarships we offer or to

contribute to the Eleanor Harner Scholarship Fund

please visit our website saltarizonaedu

How did the SALT Center support you during your first year

of college

CATHERINE After I had finished my math credits I assumed I would

no longer need SALT Center tutoring However I quickly learned I

could benefit from tutoring in other classes such as Psychology

English and even Oceanography Without tutoring I believe that I

would not be enjoying the success that I achieved my freshman year

CAITLIN The SALT Center was my home away from home I used

tutoring and the Writerrsquos Lab and the weekly appointments were

amazing Without the SALT Center I would not have achieved the

grades I did this past year When I was homesick and wanted to give

up my Learning Specialist would encourage me - they helped me

survive the year

What are your thoughts on receiving a SALT Center Scholarship

CATHERINE I feel so honored to receive the SALT Center scholarship

SALT Center services are invaluable to me and this scholarship will

enable me to continue to use them in the coming year

CAITLIN My scholarship helped me afford SALT Center fees which

helped me to achieve in school I love the SALT Center and the fact

that they offer scholarships because they want to help as many

students as possible

BRYCE Itrsquos great I am very grateful for the additional support that

helps keep the SALT Center a cost-effective asset to my education

What advice would you give to students with learning challenges

who will be starting their freshman year in the fall

CATHERINE The main piece of advice that I would give to incoming

freshmen is to make sure to use all resources available to them

I found success by creating standing tutoring appointments for my

most challenging classes and visiting or emailing professors often to

stay in contact with them regarding assignments and grades

BRYCE For certain classes reading all of the assigned readings isnrsquot

necessary to achieve a great grade in the class Because students with

learning disabilities often have difficulty reading quickly itrsquos best to

prioritize the reading that is most important and to focus on that And

ride a bike It saves a lot of time

What are your goals after college

CATHERINE After I receive my degree I want to work as a Child Life

Specialist so that I can help children understand their hospitalization

and make their procedures and tests a little less scary and painful

In the future I plan to earn a Masterrsquos degree in the field of child

development

CAITLIN My goal is to follow in the footsteps of my mom and become

a Special Education teacher

BRYCE If my career interests stay the same I plan to start a business

after college or join a start-up so that I utilize the Business and

Entrepreneurship education that Irsquom working on right now at the UA

IN APPRECIATIONDr Scott W AlpertMr Eric H AnixterMr and Mrs Michael ArmstrongMr and Mrs Ian N ArnofMrs Wendy AsarchDr Scott and Mrs Hollis AshtonMs Aynah V AskanasMr Kwang H BaekMr Patrick J BanahanMr Tony BanegasMr Brian H BarnettMr and Mrs Bruce R BartlettMr Eric BassMr and Mrs Jeffrey A BensonMrs Lauren E Benson

Mr and Mrs Saul BerkowitzMr Scot BerlinskiDr Alan Blaustein and Ms Anna ReynerMs Bari M BlockMr and Mrs William BluechelMr and Ms Irwin B BornsteinMr and Mrs Robert A Bowlsby IIMr and Mrs William D BoydMrs Marilyn K BraunMr Seth BregerMr and Mrs Scott L BreiningerMr Frederick S BrownMr and Mrs James S BrownDr Amber B BullerMr and Mrs Gabriel M BustamanteMr Richard CalvertMr Robert Carasik and Ms Mary DryovageMr Daniel S CarneyMs Veta CarneyMr and Mrs Paul CasascoMr Larry CassMs Meg H ClarkMs Laura M CohenMr Mike ColarikMr and Mrs David D ConeMr Walter R Cook and Ms Elisa A KapellDr and Mrs Thomas J CottleMrs Kristin B CousinsMs Kathleen CresciM Holly CromerMrs Bonnie D CunninghamDr Joseph N Cunningham JrMr Ed CurtisMr Robert DanzigerMrs Janet S DavisMr and Mrs Wayne E DawsonMr Aymon DeMauroMr Sean M Dixon and Mrs Theresa Dolan-DixonMr Harold C Dorenbecher and Ms Mary HeissMr and Ms Harry R Drackett IVMr and Mrs Anthony DrypolcherMr and Mrs Gerald J DusbabekMr and Mrs Andrew N ErnstMr and Ms Richard K EvanoMr and Mrs Paul D FenskeMr Stephen FerrisDr Donald W FerrisMr and Mrs Ivan J FieldMr and Ms John D FieroMr Leonard J Figueroa and

Mrs Lee D Mendel-Figueroa

Mr and Mrs Marvy A FingerMs Janet FishmanDr Maria S FloroMr and Mrs Craig L FordyceMr and Ms Jonathan FoxMr and Mrs Bruce FrazinMrs Deborah GabrielMs Brittany M GabrielMr and Mrs Julius W GerickeMr Juan R GodoyMr Sanford L GoldeenDr Cynthia H and Dr Gary N GoralnikMrs Pamela GradyMs Melanie R GreenbergMr Todd M GreenbergMr and Mrs Peter GreenthalMs Lindsey J GriffinMs Elana A GrossmanMs Jennifer S GrunfeldMr and Mrs John M Haas JrMr Tom HealyMr and Mrs Daniel HershMr Rodney HersonDr and Mrs Marshall I HertzMrs Catherine HollanderMr and Mrs Richard J HolzerMr Louis J HorvathMr Douglas HoskingMr Jon IhaMr Jeffrey IraMr and Mrs Stuart L JacobsonMr Gregory JarrinDr and Mrs Gregory M JohnMr and Mrs Timothy JohnsonMrs Anna Lissa JohnsonMs Jill M JonesMs Mary Tara JoyceMs Diane JulinMr and Mrs Eric KahnMr and Mrs Michael J KaisermanMs Elizabeth A KaplanMr and Mrs Peter KastMrs Karen KatzMrs Ann Z KerrMs Sharon E KinneyMrs Merle KlebanoffMr Joshua T KlebanoffMr and Ms Dave KlineMr John KlingeMr and Mrs John LarsonMs Jennifer LehrMr James LewisMr and Mrs Thomas R LincolnMr and Mrs Gary J LindonMs Beverli LinnDr and Mrs David LustbaderMr and Ms Tom MarantetteDr and Mrs Edward T Marshall JrMr Mark P MarstersMr David MathewsMrs Joan McDonaldDr Russell R McDonaldMr and Mrs Donald A McGovern JrMr and Mrs Peter McRoskeyMr Walter G and Rev Virginia P MenezesMs Lee Anne MitchelMs Gennie MolinaMr and Mrs Rudy M Molina JrDr and Mrs Jaime D MoriguchiMr Jack MyersMr and Mrs David E MysonaMr Jeffrey S NewbergDr and Mrs Frederic NicolaMr and Mrs Richard NorenMr Michael C OrsquoConnor JrMr Do Bong Park and Mrs Jung Ja OhM Karen PavoneMr and Mrs Ephraim PeakMr Michael S PearlsteinMs Georgene E PetriMrs Mary PleeterMr Jeffrey B PlevanMr John Polachek and

Mrs Janet Trompeter-PolachekMs Lauren Post-GrossmanMr and Mrs Michael Powell

Mr and Mrs Joseph Power JrDr and Mrs Daniel PowersMs Letitia L PrattMs Harriet PrennerMr and Mrs Kenneth M PressbergMs Amy A F PriceMrs Hallie L PrinceMs Debra M PuccioMr David Raskin and Dr Michele ScheinerMr and Mrs Howard E ReichMrs Nancy RichgelsDr Martha RichmondMrs Prudence RieflinMr Mark F RosenbaumMr and Mrs Arthur RosenbloomMr and Mrs Jake RosenzweigMr David A RowneyMr Stephen RyanMrs Paula SalingMs Robin D SchaefMr and Mrs Bart J SchenoneMr and Mrs Martin SchneidermanMr Steven G SeleznowMs Shelley SeloverMr Ondre H SeltzerMr and Mrs Gardner B SemetMr and Mrs Daniel H ShoosterMr and Ms Scott R SilbersteinMr and Dr Alan T SilvermanMr and Mrs Alan A SilvestriMr Michael J SiverDr Steven J SlackDr and Mrs Steven M SomersMr Steven SteinbergMrs Mary SteinerMr and Mrs Gerald H StoolMr and Mrs Todd A StreetMr and Mrs Robert M SuttonMs Jacqueline TaylorDr Stephen P Taylor

Ms Guadalupe A ThompsonMr Michael T TomaszMs Barbara J TuckerMs Fredericka T VeikleyMrs Michelle M VentozaMrs Dorthea Vis MorescoMr and Mrs Thomas J VozzoDr and Mrs Anthony F VuturoMr and Mrs Steven Scott WaldMr Michael R WaltonMr Marc WeinsteinMr and Ms John WeiselMs Vanna M WhiteMr and Mrs Thomas C White IIIMs Julie K WilliamsonDaniel and Jill WohlfarthDr and Mrs Samuel F WolfsonMrs Karen A WrightMrs Sylvia S YoungMrs Mindy ZornbergMr and Ms Leland D ZulchMs Lisa ZusmanMr and Mrs Thomas C White III DAF Jewish Endowment Foundation Honeywell International Charity Matching Bruce and Patricia Bartlett Foundation Omega Scientific Inc The Braun Family Foundation Microsoft ndash Matching Gifts and Giving Campaign Aluminum Recycling Technology Inc Brad Lemons Foundation Marvy Finger Family Foundation Nudy Foundation DAF Shell Oil Co Foundation ndash Matching Gifts Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund California Community Foundation Fidelity Investments Benjos LLC M Klebanoff Foundation

The SALT Center gratefully acknowledges the

generous contribution of the following friends from

July 2012 through June 2013 We are fortunate

to receive these expressions of respect and

appreciation for our program and will use these gifts

in support of both programming and scholarships

Larissa Ravago and Micheal Amlin Scholarship Recipients and Student Ambassadors

All individuals can learn

when given the opportunity

We cheer for you when

you succeed and prompt

you when it is time to

self-regulate

PRIN

CIPL

E 3

STUDENT AMBASSADORS The SALT Center Ambassador Program includes a diverse

group of current UA students who utilize SALT Center services

Ambassadors answer questions posed by prospective families

and students and share their own experiences as new students

to the University of Arizona and the SALT Center

saltarizonaedu PAGE 15

STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVE

LEARNING TECHNIQUES CENTER

5206211242 (p)

5206263260 (f)

saltarizonaedu

twittercomuasaltctr

facebookcomuasaltcenter

youtubecomthesaltcenter

SALT Center

Patricia A Bartlett BuildingPO Box 2101361010 N Highland AvenueTucson AZ 85721-0136

1705300

NON-PROFIT ORG

US POSTAGE PAID

TUCSON ARIZONA

PERMIT NO 190

Page 15: SALT Journal 2013

IN APPRECIATIONDr Scott W AlpertMr Eric H AnixterMr and Mrs Michael ArmstrongMr and Mrs Ian N ArnofMrs Wendy AsarchDr Scott and Mrs Hollis AshtonMs Aynah V AskanasMr Kwang H BaekMr Patrick J BanahanMr Tony BanegasMr Brian H BarnettMr and Mrs Bruce R BartlettMr Eric BassMr and Mrs Jeffrey A BensonMrs Lauren E Benson

Mr and Mrs Saul BerkowitzMr Scot BerlinskiDr Alan Blaustein and Ms Anna ReynerMs Bari M BlockMr and Mrs William BluechelMr and Ms Irwin B BornsteinMr and Mrs Robert A Bowlsby IIMr and Mrs William D BoydMrs Marilyn K BraunMr Seth BregerMr and Mrs Scott L BreiningerMr Frederick S BrownMr and Mrs James S BrownDr Amber B BullerMr and Mrs Gabriel M BustamanteMr Richard CalvertMr Robert Carasik and Ms Mary DryovageMr Daniel S CarneyMs Veta CarneyMr and Mrs Paul CasascoMr Larry CassMs Meg H ClarkMs Laura M CohenMr Mike ColarikMr and Mrs David D ConeMr Walter R Cook and Ms Elisa A KapellDr and Mrs Thomas J CottleMrs Kristin B CousinsMs Kathleen CresciM Holly CromerMrs Bonnie D CunninghamDr Joseph N Cunningham JrMr Ed CurtisMr Robert DanzigerMrs Janet S DavisMr and Mrs Wayne E DawsonMr Aymon DeMauroMr Sean M Dixon and Mrs Theresa Dolan-DixonMr Harold C Dorenbecher and Ms Mary HeissMr and Ms Harry R Drackett IVMr and Mrs Anthony DrypolcherMr and Mrs Gerald J DusbabekMr and Mrs Andrew N ErnstMr and Ms Richard K EvanoMr and Mrs Paul D FenskeMr Stephen FerrisDr Donald W FerrisMr and Mrs Ivan J FieldMr and Ms John D FieroMr Leonard J Figueroa and

Mrs Lee D Mendel-Figueroa

Mr and Mrs Marvy A FingerMs Janet FishmanDr Maria S FloroMr and Mrs Craig L FordyceMr and Ms Jonathan FoxMr and Mrs Bruce FrazinMrs Deborah GabrielMs Brittany M GabrielMr and Mrs Julius W GerickeMr Juan R GodoyMr Sanford L GoldeenDr Cynthia H and Dr Gary N GoralnikMrs Pamela GradyMs Melanie R GreenbergMr Todd M GreenbergMr and Mrs Peter GreenthalMs Lindsey J GriffinMs Elana A GrossmanMs Jennifer S GrunfeldMr and Mrs John M Haas JrMr Tom HealyMr and Mrs Daniel HershMr Rodney HersonDr and Mrs Marshall I HertzMrs Catherine HollanderMr and Mrs Richard J HolzerMr Louis J HorvathMr Douglas HoskingMr Jon IhaMr Jeffrey IraMr and Mrs Stuart L JacobsonMr Gregory JarrinDr and Mrs Gregory M JohnMr and Mrs Timothy JohnsonMrs Anna Lissa JohnsonMs Jill M JonesMs Mary Tara JoyceMs Diane JulinMr and Mrs Eric KahnMr and Mrs Michael J KaisermanMs Elizabeth A KaplanMr and Mrs Peter KastMrs Karen KatzMrs Ann Z KerrMs Sharon E KinneyMrs Merle KlebanoffMr Joshua T KlebanoffMr and Ms Dave KlineMr John KlingeMr and Mrs John LarsonMs Jennifer LehrMr James LewisMr and Mrs Thomas R LincolnMr and Mrs Gary J LindonMs Beverli LinnDr and Mrs David LustbaderMr and Ms Tom MarantetteDr and Mrs Edward T Marshall JrMr Mark P MarstersMr David MathewsMrs Joan McDonaldDr Russell R McDonaldMr and Mrs Donald A McGovern JrMr and Mrs Peter McRoskeyMr Walter G and Rev Virginia P MenezesMs Lee Anne MitchelMs Gennie MolinaMr and Mrs Rudy M Molina JrDr and Mrs Jaime D MoriguchiMr Jack MyersMr and Mrs David E MysonaMr Jeffrey S NewbergDr and Mrs Frederic NicolaMr and Mrs Richard NorenMr Michael C OrsquoConnor JrMr Do Bong Park and Mrs Jung Ja OhM Karen PavoneMr and Mrs Ephraim PeakMr Michael S PearlsteinMs Georgene E PetriMrs Mary PleeterMr Jeffrey B PlevanMr John Polachek and

Mrs Janet Trompeter-PolachekMs Lauren Post-GrossmanMr and Mrs Michael Powell

Mr and Mrs Joseph Power JrDr and Mrs Daniel PowersMs Letitia L PrattMs Harriet PrennerMr and Mrs Kenneth M PressbergMs Amy A F PriceMrs Hallie L PrinceMs Debra M PuccioMr David Raskin and Dr Michele ScheinerMr and Mrs Howard E ReichMrs Nancy RichgelsDr Martha RichmondMrs Prudence RieflinMr Mark F RosenbaumMr and Mrs Arthur RosenbloomMr and Mrs Jake RosenzweigMr David A RowneyMr Stephen RyanMrs Paula SalingMs Robin D SchaefMr and Mrs Bart J SchenoneMr and Mrs Martin SchneidermanMr Steven G SeleznowMs Shelley SeloverMr Ondre H SeltzerMr and Mrs Gardner B SemetMr and Mrs Daniel H ShoosterMr and Ms Scott R SilbersteinMr and Dr Alan T SilvermanMr and Mrs Alan A SilvestriMr Michael J SiverDr Steven J SlackDr and Mrs Steven M SomersMr Steven SteinbergMrs Mary SteinerMr and Mrs Gerald H StoolMr and Mrs Todd A StreetMr and Mrs Robert M SuttonMs Jacqueline TaylorDr Stephen P Taylor

Ms Guadalupe A ThompsonMr Michael T TomaszMs Barbara J TuckerMs Fredericka T VeikleyMrs Michelle M VentozaMrs Dorthea Vis MorescoMr and Mrs Thomas J VozzoDr and Mrs Anthony F VuturoMr and Mrs Steven Scott WaldMr Michael R WaltonMr Marc WeinsteinMr and Ms John WeiselMs Vanna M WhiteMr and Mrs Thomas C White IIIMs Julie K WilliamsonDaniel and Jill WohlfarthDr and Mrs Samuel F WolfsonMrs Karen A WrightMrs Sylvia S YoungMrs Mindy ZornbergMr and Ms Leland D ZulchMs Lisa ZusmanMr and Mrs Thomas C White III DAF Jewish Endowment Foundation Honeywell International Charity Matching Bruce and Patricia Bartlett Foundation Omega Scientific Inc The Braun Family Foundation Microsoft ndash Matching Gifts and Giving Campaign Aluminum Recycling Technology Inc Brad Lemons Foundation Marvy Finger Family Foundation Nudy Foundation DAF Shell Oil Co Foundation ndash Matching Gifts Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund California Community Foundation Fidelity Investments Benjos LLC M Klebanoff Foundation

The SALT Center gratefully acknowledges the

generous contribution of the following friends from

July 2012 through June 2013 We are fortunate

to receive these expressions of respect and

appreciation for our program and will use these gifts

in support of both programming and scholarships

Larissa Ravago and Micheal Amlin Scholarship Recipients and Student Ambassadors

All individuals can learn

when given the opportunity

We cheer for you when

you succeed and prompt

you when it is time to

self-regulate

PRIN

CIPL

E 3

STUDENT AMBASSADORS The SALT Center Ambassador Program includes a diverse

group of current UA students who utilize SALT Center services

Ambassadors answer questions posed by prospective families

and students and share their own experiences as new students

to the University of Arizona and the SALT Center

saltarizonaedu PAGE 15

STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVE

LEARNING TECHNIQUES CENTER

5206211242 (p)

5206263260 (f)

saltarizonaedu

twittercomuasaltctr

facebookcomuasaltcenter

youtubecomthesaltcenter

SALT Center

Patricia A Bartlett BuildingPO Box 2101361010 N Highland AvenueTucson AZ 85721-0136

1705300

NON-PROFIT ORG

US POSTAGE PAID

TUCSON ARIZONA

PERMIT NO 190

Page 16: SALT Journal 2013

STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVE

LEARNING TECHNIQUES CENTER

5206211242 (p)

5206263260 (f)

saltarizonaedu

twittercomuasaltctr

facebookcomuasaltcenter

youtubecomthesaltcenter

SALT Center

Patricia A Bartlett BuildingPO Box 2101361010 N Highland AvenueTucson AZ 85721-0136

1705300

NON-PROFIT ORG

US POSTAGE PAID

TUCSON ARIZONA

PERMIT NO 190