UE 101 helps students plan and develop learning objectives for their college career, including classes, experiential learning and co-curricular activities. This flexible and constantly changing program is designed to enhance interaction between students, faculty, and staff outside of classrooms and offices in an effort to enrich the student's educational experience and develop a stronger sense of community on campus. Residential Connections Floor Friends - Faculty and administrators take on the role of mentors to random groups of students based merely on the residence hall floor to which they are assigned. Mentors meet informally with students in their living environment to build a free-flowing exchange and informal support network. A special emphasis is placed upon expanding student opportunities for internships and cooperative education.
Seed money is available in support of such projects.
Based on individual circumstances, mini-grants are obtainable to help subsidize internships. Building the Network. Students need to begin the transition from the campus learning environment to the working environment long before they graduate. Linking them with their careers through experiential learning is an important component in this process. Applicants seeking full-time employment, internships and similar work experiences develop and post a resume and jobskills portfolio for review by potential employers who dial into the Web site.