Propose a Sophomore Scholars Course

To submit a proposal for a Sophomore Scholars in Residence course:

Complete the proposal and submit online by December 1, 2026
Download the SSIR Course Support Form, follow those instructions, and send via campus mail or scan and email to Sage Ober, Living-Learning & New Student Programs

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General Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Department/School: *

Faculty Status

Tenured status

E-mail *

Phone (include area code) *

Tentative course title

Is this a new course or an existing course you will redesign to meet the program's rigorous assessment requirements and ambitious educational objectives?

If redesign, indicate the current course name and number:

If a new course, indicate what department, program, or school will support the offering:

SSIR Course Details

Course description:(summary paragraph) *

Most significant learning objectives (three to five are sufficient) *

Possible readings

Examples of potential class activities

Example(s) of potential group projects in the spring semester

What is your proposed course travel and how does going to this destination enhance the course? (Please note: You have around a $34,000 course budget for SSIR and need to plan for course travel and any other activities for the class that can fit into this budget)

Please answer each of the following questions succinctly (at most 500 words):

Describe how the course has the potential to promote academic excellence, critical thinking, and creativity. Provide some examples.

Describe how the course will enhance students' communication skills, team building skills, and leadership skills. Provide some examples.

How will this course impact sophomore students in terms of the developmental issues they might face during their second year, such as choice of major, career path, or lack of engagement.

Summarize the value-added aspects of the course, and be specific about what is new and innovative. What will this course contribute that is not available?

Would you be able to offer this course in 2029-30 as well as in 2030-31?
(This simply helps the director plan ahead and does not affect your proposal)

Comments

Agreement and Submission

By submitting this form, I agree that if selected as a SSIR faculty member, I will accept these responsibilities.

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