EDGE Residential College: A New Living/Learning Community at UCA!
In partnership with the College of Liberal Arts, State Residential College is being transformed into EDGE Residential College. Beginning in Fall 2011, State Hall will become EDGE Residential College, a living/learning community focused on liberal arts disciples and the EDGE plan for students in the College of Liberal Arts. While a full range of general education courses will be taught in EDGE Residential College, the special thematic focus of the College will be the EDGE theme of active global learning, civic engagement and study abroad.
The purpose of the EDGE Residential College is to develop a living/learning community for students, faculty and "academic ambassadors" with a shared interest in liberal arts, global education and civic engagement. If you are interested in a Liberal Arts major or minor, EDGE Residential College is for you!
If you continue with a CLA major, you will have opportunities for internships and undergraduate research projects with faculty in your junior and senior years.
EDGE Residential College will offer you distinct learning opportunities in these three areas.
- Special General Education courses with a global emphasis.
- Opportunities to participate in community service activities, often connected to classes.
- Special early opportunities to sign up for CLA short-term study abroad summer experiences.
In addition, students can apply to the College of Liberal Arts for funding to support EDGE related activities and projects.
I hope you are as excited as I am about this new residential college experience.
Peter J. Mehl,
Rector, EDGE Residential College
Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts
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