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Community of Scholars Program
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The Community of Scholars Program
(COSP), works towards creating the institutional environment required
for the academic achievement of graduate students. The Program assists
under-represented students (U.S. Citizens and permanent residents)
to more fully participate in the University, develop supportive
relationships with advisors and mentors; build a sense of community
through academic seminars and professional development workshops;
and connect students to the Twin Cities community through research
and civic engagement opportunities.
Purpose:
The purpose of the COSP is to focus on community building and
the professional development of graduate and professional students.
COSP COMPONENTS:
- Summer Institute
- Mentoring & Counseling: Students can request mentors from within or outside the University, community leaders or individuals from industry to guide and support their career choices. individual academic and personal counseling are also available by appointment.
- Adjunct Faculty Postitions in the Twin Cities: Through collaborations with Century College, Minneapolis Community and Technical College and Augsburg College, COSP students can apply for adjunct faculty positions while completing their doctoral degree. All COSP adjunct faculty participate in monthly seminars focusing on best practices in teaching and learning.
- Workshops and Forums: Several workshops and forums are scheduled throughout the academic year focusing on academic and professional development. Please pick up the COSP itinerary in Johnston Hall, room 333.
- Research Symposia
- Civic Engagement: One major component of the COSP is providing participants an opportunity to serve as mentors and tutors at Twin Cities schools and youth-serving organizations. Through group and individual activities, COSP participants encourage youth to finish high school and to attend college.
- On-Line Directory: To encourage networking among students, an on-line directory allows COSP participants to view and search for other members by degree pursued, academic discipline, research interests and hometown. The directory will be available in spring of 2008.
Sign Up:
You can sign up online for the Community
of Scholars Program.
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