The Ïã½¶Ðã 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 Ïã½¶Ðã Scholars
This is not an exhaustive list and students in the program may propose activities that the Scholars Advisory Board will consider.
| Category | Example Activities |
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| Academic Engagement |
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| Leadership and Service |
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| Campus Participation |
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| Community and Cultural Enrichment |
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| Career Development |
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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