Scholarly Opportunities for Advancement & Research (SOAR) brings the following high-impact programs at Wake Tech under one umbrella to share resources and best practices and to have a collective voice to make a larger impact on student success:
Eagle Innovation Challenge Students identify a problem to solve or a process to improve, contact an expert to research best practices and create an innovative proposal for change.
Global Education Students have the opportunity to study in a foreign country and to earn a notation on their transcripts by participating in intercultural experiences, completing globally focused courses and taking part in international activities on campus.
Honors Program High-achieving students who plan to pursue a bachelor's degree can earn college transfer credit and a transcript notation by completing a special assignment or project in collaboration with a faculty member.
Pathways Success Scholars Coaching, peer mentoring, leadership development and Wake Tech resources help first-generation college students succeed.
Peer Tutoring Students provide assistance in specific courses, helping other Wake Tech students be successful while also deepening their own understanding of the subject matter and improving their communication skills.
Service Learning Students complete 10 or more hours of community service and a reflection assignment to deepen their understanding of course materials and build valuable problem-solving and communication skills.
STEM Academic Research and Training (START) A paid internship gives students a chance to participate in hands-on research and engagement in a variety of STEM-related projects with a faculty mentor.
