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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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(4) fulfillment of the rise
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learning outcomes, which include the ability to
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connect relevant experiences with academic content knowledge
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explore the relationship between relevant experiences and self-knowledge
(values, professional aspirations, abilities)
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analyze the relationship between relevant experiences and public values and
interests
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experiences can be either unit or non-unit bearing activities and, if unit bearing,
may be used to fulfill requirements in Explorations or in the major when appropriate.
A student may participate in regularly offered rise
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experiential learning opportunities, or
may initiate his or her own project. All rise
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projects must be approved in advance.
A full list of available opportunities and additional information is available from
academic advisors and from the rise
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office.
Exploration Term and Contract Learning
Katy E. Leonard, Director
The Office of Exploration Term and Contract Learning provides counseling and
assistance for students interested in individualized study. Such study may occur during
the Exploration term or during the fall, spring, or summer terms.
Exploration Term Projects
Exploration term refers to a period of four weeks each January that provides an
opportunity for academic exploration not possible during the regular term, including
opportunities for study-travel or focused creative production. Sophomores, juniors, and
seniors may take advantage of the option to develop their own contracted projects. See
the “Exploration Term” section in this catalog for more information.
Individualized Study Contracts
During any term, students may design learning experiences that reflect their individual
academic and career interests by contracting a project with a faculty member. Contracted
learning experiences can range in scope from independent study courses to an entire
major; all individual learning experiences for academic credit, including learning outside
of the traditional classroom, require the approval of an Academic Contract for
Independent Study or an Individualized Major Contract. See the “Individualized Majors”
section of this catalog for more information.
Students initiate individualized learning experiences. However, each contract is
sponsored by a faculty member who plays an active role in the experience. All contracts