Propose a New Living-Learning Program

Faculty members from across all five academic schools may submit a proposal to the Sophomore Scholars in Residence or The Richmond Endeavor programs. These programs provide unique opportunities for faculty who value close student interaction and desire the opportunity to dig deeper into a topic with a group of interested students. Students in both programs live together and are engaged in a full-year of curricular and co-curricular learning.

Faculty Proposals for The Richmond Endeavor

Faculty proposals are currently being accepted for the new Richmond Endeavor program for the 2025–26 academic year. Faculty who participate agree to serve as the academic advisor to the sixteen students in their community from summer pre-matriculation until the students declares a major, participate in the Endeavor transition program, teach a one-unit course in the fall semester, and teach at least a .5 unit course in the spring semester.

The 1 unit course in the fall semester must be a first-year seminar (FYS), a general education course, or an introductory course to a major/minor. 

The .5 unit course would be listed as IDST 190 and is meant to be a project-based course that continues the learning of the community. Faculty could also elect to teach another 1 unit course in the spring semester; the 1 unit course must be a first-year seminar (FYS), a general education course, or an introductory course to a major/minor. 

Interested faculty are encouraged to discuss their proposal with Nicole Maurantonio, Associate Provost of Academic Affairs, or Sage Ober, Director, Living-Learning & New Student Programs. The proposal deadline is December 1, 2024.

Faculty Proposals for Sophomore Scholars in Residence

Faculty proposals are currently being accepted for Sophomore Scholars in Residence for the 2026–27 academic year. Faculty who agree to participate teach their one-unit course in the fall, oversee a half-unit collaborative group project in the spring, and lead their communities in travel and other outside-class experiences (with ample logistical support).

Interested faculty are encouraged to discuss their proposal with Nicole Maurantonio, Associate Provost of Academic Affairs, or Sage Ober, Director, Living-Learning & New Student Programs. The proposal deadline is December 1, 2024.