I and affords students the opportunity to reflect on issues related to their academic interests. Scholars may again choose a project-centered course in an area that meets their academic interests. Courses continue to emphasize critical thinking, problem solving, writing and oral communication and computer skills through project based collaborative learning. Topics for these courses vary each year and reflect the research and teaching interests of faculty. Scholars continue their portfolios and initiate a credentials file through the Career Development Center.
Courses fulfill general education requirements.
To be taken as a regular component of Scholars' selection of courses in the Spring semester of the second year. Enrollment in the forum changes each semester and provides entry opportunities for students in departmental honors programs and for qualified transfer students. To earn final transcript designation as a Binghamton Scholar or All-University Honors, Scholars must participate in the Forum for a minimum of one semester in their first two years of residency and a minimum of one additional semester in their last two years of residency. Under the sponsorship and supervision of their faculty advisor, Binghamton Scholars select an experiential learning opportunity from a variety of credit bearing internships, and a wide range of other applied learning venues including field study, some facets of study abroad, applied research, clinical experience, community service, studio experience, externships, laboratory research assistantships, outdoor education, volunteer work, cooperative education, and student teaching. Scholars continue to develop their portfolios.