The аĿª½± Scholars program is designed to enrich students’ educational experience by encouraging activities and providing opportunities outside of the classroom that connect student educational goals to relevant community experiences; to challenge students to broaden their world view through meaningful civic and cultural activities; to allow students to experience connections between their classroom pursuits and the next educational and employment opportunities they can seek.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Scholars Program, students must:
- Be actively enrolled in a Program of Study
- Be a student in good standing, with an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Complete the Survey form (see below)
- Complete at least one approved activity (see list of options) each semester
- Enrollment is ongoing and there is no time limit
Scholar Designations
Students that successfully complete the full program by achieving 40 points worth of scholarly activities will receive a Scholars designation on their transcript. Those who complete 20 points, will be recognized at an annual celebration. All active participants will be acknowledged during a celebration each semester.
How to Participate
To participate, students must:
- Complete the
- Once entered into the program, students will be contacted and given access to the Scholars Program Canvas site where they will receive messages and record their participation
- Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better
- Complete at least one approved activity per semester
Benefits of Participation
- Opportunity to enrich your academic experience
- Research opportunities you may not have considered for future employment
- Conduct research in a lab or with a project mentor
- Learn about extracurricular opportunities that may change your educational path
- Build a network of faculty and employers that can positively impact your future
Possible activities for аĿª½± Scholars
This is not an exhaustive list and students in the program may propose activities that the Scholars Advisory Board will consider.
| Category | Project or Activity |
|---|---|
| Category A 10 points each | Undergraduate Research Project Honors Class/section Internships Apprenticeships Summer REU Study Abroad Field Work |
Category B Limits may be placed on number of repeats for some topics | Visit a museum special exhibit (2 points) Attend a theater or Vive the Arts performance (2 points) Attend a concert (2 points) Attend a campus activity: Poetry Hour, Science Seminar, Martin Luther King Event, (2points) Volunteer at a campus event: Food Pantry, Briggs Garden, Blood Drive (3 points) X hours of Community service learning (Points contingent on service learning depth; Evaluation will determine; max 3 points) Attend a cultural event: Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival, Full Frame FIlm Festival, American Dance Festival (2 points) Student Senate Leadership (3 points) |
| Category C 3-5 points each | Attend a seminar at a university (3 points) Attend a professional conference (5 points) Interview a professional in your chosen field (3 points) Write a grant proposal (5 points) Compete in a college level competition: High Altitude Ballooning (HAB), Math competition (5 points) |
| Category D 1 point | Attend Scholars Program meeting once a semester while you are enrolled in the Scholars Program (1 point/semester) |
Violations and Restrictions
- Students in violation of the Code of Conduct may be removed from the program
- Students who do not complete at least one activity per semester will be under review by the Scholars Advisory Board
- Students who do not maintain the required GPA of 2.0 will be put on under review by the Scholars Advisory Board; if they do not meet the required GPA of 2.0 by the following semester they will be removed from the program designated inactive until they acquire the minimum GPA