Scholars Program
OVERVIEW
The Caldwell Scholars Program is a nationally recognized program that
provides intellectual enrichment and scholarships for top honor students.
The Scholars Program is designed to challenge academically motivated
students through two interdisciplinary seminars and a directed independent
study. Students who are on full academic scholarship at the college
are expected to take advantage of this program.
The seminars, identified by the “Sc” prefix in the course bulletin,
are offered each fall and spring semester. Participating students must
maintain full-time status and complete two seminars with a minimum grade
of B before doing their Honors Project. Seminars may be used to satisfy
a core requirement of the department of the faculty member teaching
the course.
Seminars investigate human experience from multiple perspectives of
different disciplines. Courses are cycled for variety and taught by
full-time faculty from various departments. They are designed to encourage
independent thinking and student participation. Enrollment is limited.
The Honors Project is a three-credit independent study, SC
405, that may be either a research or creative endeavor. The
topic is proposed by the student with the assistance of a project advisor
of the student’s choice. The topic must then be approved by the Advisory
Board of the program.
Full-time students who have a 3.3 grade-point-average and who have
completed at least one semester at Caldwell College may apply to the
program. The program is open to all levels of students except seniors.
Traditional, transfer, and continuing education students are encouraged
to submit an application and to schedule an interview with the Director.
Students must maintain full-time status and a 3.3 GPA to remain in
the program, and must meet each semester with the Director. They must
also participate in any lectures or trips sponsored by the program.
Each spring there is a group presentation by those completing their
Honors Projects, the Scholars Forum.
The seminars/project model of the program prepares students to do well
in graduate school. After each seminar and the project, students are
awarded monetary, merit scholarships. Upon completion of the program,
a student is designated as a “Caldwell Scholar,” a recognition specified
on the student’s transcript and diploma.
Caldwell Scholars should expect that their achievement will be considered
favorably by graduate schools and employers.
