DescriptionDescription - Describes how students engage, what they do, reflecting the nature and depth of the program/experience. | Freshman students attend a 4-session program to learn about national fellowship opportunities and the application process. Session topics include mentorship from a Fellowship Peer Mentor, guidance from faculty and staff, and reflecting on their goals in relation to national fellowship opportunities. |
TermTerm - The semester in which the activity occurs | Spring 2023 |
CategoryCategory - Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) category with which this engagement activity is most closely aligned, from the perspective of the student in the activity. | Enrichment |
Campus LabelCampus Label - Type of purposeful activity, as defined across units | Educational Support |
DivisionDivision - University organization | Honors College |
DepartmentDepartment - University organization | Fellowships & Scholar Programs |
Special DesignationSpecial Designation - Engagement has a special designation based on review of educational purpose and intentional design. | - |
Time on TaskTime on Task - Amount of time that a student engages in this activity (including orientation/training, supervision/feedback, reflection on learning). | 5 - 8 hours |
Participation EntryParticipation Entry - Extent to which participation is restricted (e.g., minimum GPA, classification) | Invitation - student is asked to participate (but is not required to do so) |
Minimum Credit HoursMinimum Credit Hours - Number of credit hours or years in college required to participate in this activity | No requirements for credit hours or years completed |
Minimum GPAMinimum GPA - Minimum GPA required to participate in this activity | No GPA requirements for participation |
Other RequirementsOther Requirements - Additional requirements to participate in this activity | No additional requirements |
ExpectationsExpectations - How expectations are communicated to students about how they will engage in this program | Advertising materials Training manual, syllabus or rubric |
Active LearningActive Learning - What students do; the nature or type of the engagement, that is expected to contribute to their learning | Connecting with othersdefinitionConnecting with others - Interact with the campus community, identify others with shared interests, build a social network Study / Practice self knowledgedefinitionStudy / Practice self knowledge - Reflect on interests, aptitudes, disposition, personality characteristics, to advance self knowledge and decision making |
Knowledge/SkillsKnowledge/Skills - Knowledge applied and/or skills practiced by students as they engage in this activity | Foundations and skills for lifelong learningdefinitionFoundations and skills for lifelong learning - Student engages in activity that demonstrates and deepens habits of curiosity, initiative, independence, transfer, and reflection Self-knowledgedefinitionSelf-knowledge - Reflection on, and/or examination of, personal interests, skills and abilities, dispositions, attitudes, aptitudes, values; especially in relation to educational plan, career and life goals |
Interacts WithInteracts With - With whom students directly interact, as they engage in this activity | Student(s) on this campus |
DiversityDiversity - Extent to which student learning about diversity is included in program structure | Included in program structure, not the primary focusdefinitionIncluded in program structure, not the primary focus - Although not the primary focus of the program/experience, discussion of diversity topics is intentionally included in the structure of the program/experience |
FeedbackFeedback - How and from whom students receive feedback on their engagement in this program | Informal feedback only |
ReflectionReflection - How, and with whom, students engage in reflection on their learning while engaged in this activity | Group / class session(s) with faculty Group / class session(s) with peer educator |
Program WebsiteProgram Website - For additional information, go to the unit website. | - |
RubricRubric - Describes specific expectations for student involvement in the activity | View Uploaded Rubric |