Main Office: CAS 124 Phone: (908) 737-0300 Academic and Instructional Mentor and Freshman Student Coordinators Jackie Victorero AIM Coordinator CAS 124D 908.737.0312 jvictore@kean.edu Jean Brown AIM Coordinator CAS 124E 908.737.0311 brownj@kean.edu A key component of CAS is the large, professional, friendly and competent student staff know as Academic Instructional Mentors, (AIMs). They are carefully selected, upper class students who are representative of the student population they serve. AIMs receive extensive training to meet the needs of first year students. Each AIM is assigned to Transition to Kean Class as a co-instructor for the course, and work closely with the instructors to plan and deliver lessons. Additionally, they help mentor new students and introduce them to the University's academic and student support services. AIMs are also trained as academic advisors and assist the freshmen in selecting the courses they need for their first and second semesters. They are able to advise the freshman as to what academic classes they need as well as give suggestions on the sequence and content of the courses. AIMs are also familiar with the many and varied services provided by the University. They will refer students with academic problems to tutoring; for those with disabilities, they may refer for assistance at the Office of Community and Disability Services. Or, for students wishing to join a club, AIMs may suggest they pay a visit to the Office of Student Life and Leadership.