UGS 2850 - BEACON Scholar 1st Year Mentee

This is a required course for 1st year mentees in the BEACON scholars program. This course provides first year scholars with exposure to campus resources, organizations, and clubs. Students will learn ways to add value to their education through campus and community engagement. Students will be challenged to develop or participate in a community engagement/service project that is ongoing and has a substantial impact. Each student is paired with a peer mentor who will assist in both campus orientation and engagement project planning and implementation. Students participate in a small community and have the opportunity to build close relationships and develop leadership skills.