Center for Academic Excellence and Cultural Engagement
Pictured, from left) Dean Emerita Terri Weaver; Phoenix Matthews, associate dean for equity and inclusion; Dean Eileen Collins; Charese Jackson, assistant director for the Urban Health Program; and alum Adam Saleh, BSN '22, cut the ceremonial ribbon during the May 3 grand opening celebration for the Center for Academic Excellence and Cultural Engagement.
Nursing students' requests inspired the CAECE Heading link
The Center for Academic Excellence and Cultural Engagement is a place where students can study, receive academic support and take part in transformational programming. The CAECE is located on the fourth floor of UIC Nursing’s Chicago campus building. Current and future programs and services offered at the CAECE include:
- Academic Coaching
- Mentorship
- Group and Individual Study Space
- Wellness
- Lunch and Learn
- Inclusive Dialogue Circles
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This will be a place where UIC’s cultural centers and other undergraduate support offices could come and engage with nursing students directly.
| Dean, UIC College of Nursing