Residents in Service and Education (RISE)
With a curriculum focused on education and community service, students in RISE@Hughes are dedicated to inspiring and serving others. The faculty and student mentors in RISE@Hughes are dedicated to promoting students’ personal and professional growth.
Through service learning and collaborations with experienced teachers and community partners, RISE@Hughes gives students hands-on experiences that prepare them for a lifetime as leaders. This community is perfect for those who want to make a difference in the lives of others as future educators or in public service. RISE@Hughes is supported by the College of Education. You can find room dimensions and take a virtual tour of Hughes Hall here.
Features
- Double rooms with private hall bathrooms
- Fully furnished kitchen and lounge area
- Located near the College of Education, the Christian Cafeteria, the UCA Police Department, and the Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER) building
- Home to ASCEND program for students with autism and other neurodivergences, which includes sensory-friendly facilities, a dedicated faculty coordinator, and connections to campus and community resources
Students intending to study in one of the following areas may find their fit in RISE@Hughes:
- Addiction Studies
- Art (Education)
- Elementary Education (K-6)
- English/Language Arts (Education)
- Criminology
- Family and Consumer Science
- Family Studies (Education)
- Health Promotion
- History
- Linguistics
- Math (Education)
- Middle Level Education (4-8)
- Modern Languages/Spanish, French, Chinese (Education)
- Music (Education)
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Religious Studies
- Science (Education)
- Secondary Education (7-12 or K-12)
- Social Studies/History (Education)
- Sociology
- Special Education (K-12)
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- Writing, Rhetoric, and Information Design