Student Engagement: Leadership Opportunities
Jennifer Hansen
The SALT Center is more than a great place to get help with your studies. A number of our enrolled students also participate in leadership opportunities through our Ambassador and Tech Coaching programs. SALT Center Student Ambassador, Adam Rozansky, and Tech Coach, Joey Chandler, open up about what it’s like to be a student employee at the SALT Center.
ADAM ROZANSKY
SENIOR MAJORING IN FINANCE AT THE ELLER COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT
Adam Rozansky knew that college would not be easy, but he didn’t let his learning challenges stand in the way of success. Taking a “gap year” after high school, Adam lived abroad in Israel, where he gained diverse experiences interacting with Russian and African refugees, and gave tours to American groups.
158 IS THE NUMBER OF FAMILIES ADAM PRESENTED TO DURING "TASTE OF SALT" EVENTS LAST SEMESTER
These experiences undoubtedly contributed to Adam’s success as a SALT Center Student Ambassador. Ambassadors work with the Admissions Team to help prospective students and families get acquainted with our program. Adam displays a true comfort communicating with people, and he loves sharing what the SALTCenter can do for students who learn differently. His favorite part about being a SALT Center Ambassador is being an advocate for students with learning challenges:
“I like being able to prove to parents and prospective students that you can be successful, no matter the obstacles that may be in your way.”
Whether he’s speaking at a weekly “Taste of SALT” event, leading tours of our space, or representing the SALT Center at recruitment events, Adam enjoys meeting families from all over the country. While Adam loves his work as an Ambassador and is excited to show off the newly renovated Patricia A. Bartlett building, he has other interests, as well. In his spare time, Adam enjoys cooking, and admits that his love of being with people is reflected in the way that he cooks. His passion for wine will be well-utilized as he becomes president of the UA Wine Club this fall.
JOEY CHANDLER
SENIOR MAJORING IN GENERAL STUDIES, WITH AN EMPHASIS IN ECONOMY & INDUSTRY, IN THE COLLEGE OF LETTERS, ARTS, & SCIENCES
The warm and inviting Tucson climate, top-rated academics, and resources offered by the SALT Center are just a few things that attracted Joey Chandler to the University of Arizona. Originally from California, Joey has been working as a SALT Center TechCoach for the past two years, providing an invaluable service to his fellow students.
96 WAS THE TOTAL NUMBER OF VISITS JOEY MADE TO THE TECH COACHING TEAM LAST SEMESTER
SALT Center Tech Coaches help other enrolled students take advantage of educational technology at the SALT Center, as well as show them how to navigate commonly used hardware and software at the UA. They are available by appointment, or during drop-in hours. Joey can often be found patiently demonstrating how to use platforms such as D2L, Blackboard, Pearson, and other websites. Additionally, he helps students with more involved assistive technology, such as text-to-speech applications and note-taking aids.
A highlight of his position as a Tech Coach is knowing that his help with software and applications gives other students the confidence to be successful:
“I enjoy running into students that I have had a consultation with in the past and [learning that they achieved] success because of a program that I showed them.”
Outside of the SALT Center, Joey’s favorite pastimes include using his technical skills to build and customize his own computer, and visiting the campus rec center to stay fit.
JOIN THE TEAM
We are so proud of all of our Student Ambassadors and Tech Coaches. Keep up the great work!
If you are interested in becoming a Student Ambassador or a Tech Coach, talk with your Strategic Learning Specialist to learn how you can get involved.