A new residential college that allows students to immerse themselves in global learning will officially open its doors on Wednesday, Nov. 9.
The EDGE Residential College open house will begin at 3:45 p.m. in the lobby of State Hall on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas. EDGE, EDucating for Global Engagement, provides students a living and learning community filled with students, faculty and academic ambassadors who all share common interests in global education, liberal arts and civic engagement.
“All students who take courses in liberal arts are exposed to our global curriculum, but students who major in our degree programs often have the opportunity to delve deeper into global issues and get involved in experiential learning,” said Dr. Peter Mehl, associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts and rector of EDGE Residential College.
“”The engagement part [of the program], has to do with our emphasis on experiential learning in the areas of study abroad, internships, undergraduate research and service-learning. Many of these projects also involve global content,” Mehl added.
While general education classes will be taught in EDGE Residential College, the focus of the college will be the theme of active global learning. EDGE Residential College offers students distinct opportunities to: enroll in general education courses with a global emphasis, participate in community service activities often connected to classes and early opportunities to sign up for the College of Liberal Arts’ short-term study abroad summer experiences. – Lisa Burnett