UGS 2851 - BEACON Independent Scholar I

This course is designed for second year students or those who are new to the BEACON scholars program. This course provides students an opportunity to be a part of the BEACON community while continuing to develop leadership and program planning skills. Students undertake a community engagement/service project that is ongoing and has a substantial impact. Students may continue projects from previous years or act as social entrepreneurs and develop new programming. Students will participate in discussions related to engagement, social issues, and diversity/inclusion. Students will participate in a non-peer mentoring relationship designed to help with professional development and increasing institutional affinity.