Adult Transitions, Learning, and Success (ATLaS) Scholars Project
ATLaS Mission
ATLaS helps adults in their first- or entry-year of university feel strong, balance the work, and return in their sophomore year.
ATLaS Vision
ATLaS works to reduce the barriers for Maine people and envisions that 60% of Maine’s adults will have a bachelors, associates, or employable certificate by 2025.
ATLaS Guiding Principles
ATLaS is 100% funded by an FY23 $945,000 Congressionally Directed Spending Grant through the U.S. Department of Education Secured by Maine Senators Collins and King at the request of the University of Maine System
ATLaS Activities
Workshop Series 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Why
College?
Tuesday,
March 19, 2024
Learner Variability
Thursday,
March 21, 2024
Self-management
Tuesday,
March 26, 2024
SMART
Goals
Thursday,
March 28, 2024
Learning in Adulthood
Tuesday,
April 2, 2024
Grit &
Growth
Thursday,
April 4, 2024
Impostor Syndrome
Asynchronous*
Recorded
Whole Messages
Asynchronous*
Recorded
Emotional Intelligence
Tuesday,
April 16, 2024
Campus Responders
Thursday,
April 18, 2024
V x E = Motivation
Tuesday,
April 23, 2024
Research & Writing
Thursday,
April 25, 2024
Micro- aggression
Tuesday,
April 30, 2024
Wellness & Self-care
Asynchronous
Recorded
Privilege & Power
Thursday,
May 2, 2024
*The ATLaS team will be out of state for a conference and will post a video lecture on these days
Spring 2024 Courses
UMA COL 123 Zoom™
COL 123-7200 (#46050)
Tue/Thu 1:00-3:00 PM
Starts March 18, 2024
UMA COL 123 Online
COL 123-9200 (#47586)
100% Online
Starts March 18, 2024
UM|M FYS 101 Zoom™
FYS 101-0180 (#47579)
Tue/Thu 1:00-3:00 PM
Starts March 18, 2024
UM|M FYS 101 Online
FYS 101-0190 (#47583)
100% Online
Starts March 18, 2024
UMFK HUM 102 Zoom™
Register for UMA COL 123
Transfer to UMFK as HUM 102
Starts March 18, 2024
UMFK HUM 102 Online
Register for UMA COL 123
Transfer to UMFK as HUM 102
Starts March 18, 2023
UMPI Students Welcome!
If you are an UMPI student, you may request assistance registering for an ATLaS course
UMF Students Welcome!
If you are an UMF student, you may request assistance registering for an ATLaS course
USM Students Welcome!
If you are an USM student, you may request assistance registering for an ATLaS course
ATLaS Guiding Principles
Inclusion
ATLas commits to the success for first- and entry-year adult learners without discrimination against any of the six types of barriers that can impede equitable access or participation. Students selected for ATLaS will experience equity regardless of gender, race, national origin, color, disability, or age insofar as the project addresses the success of adult learners typically identified as a nontraditional student ages 25+. Outreach, marketing, and enrollment activities will target all eligible students who are a.) attending a participating UMS institution, b.) enrolled in a first or entry year, and c.) demonstrating need for support. ATLaS will use funds to employ student support staff and provide stipends to students to support their educational success through auditable and equitable disbursement protocols.