Grand Challenge Learning

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Dear Advisor,

Hope this finds you well!  We’re writing to remind that that Fall 2016 marks the launch of the next stage in Grand Challenge Learning: our 200-level Critical Frameworks courses on Health, Inequality, and Sustainability.  Any undergraduate student can take these courses and there are no prerequisites.  Each course takes a student one step further toward completing a Grand Challenge Learning pathway while filling at least two General Education requirements! A flyer for the courses is attached.

The Critical Frameworks courses will put students in conversation with award-winning faculty in Anthropology, Art & Design, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Education, Engineering, Geography, Labor Relations, and Literature. Each Frameworks course meets twice per week: first for a lecture that gathers all students and faculty, and next in small seminars. Through this innovative structure, students will benefit from the expertise of several​  faculty while joining one professor’s seminar with a network of peers.  They’ll meet interesting students, hear great lectures, and participate in group projects that they can publish on their own electronic portfolio.

The below links go directly to Course Explorer:

GCL 200/201*: Frameworks for Inequality & Cultural Understanding, T,Th 2-3:20pm

Gen Eds: Humanities & the Arts/US Minority Cultures

(*GCL 201 also meets Advanced Composition)

GCL 210: Frameworks for Sustainability, Energy & the Environment, M,W 3-4:20pm

Gen Eds: Humanities & the Arts/Cultural Studies

GCL 220: Frameworks for Building Healthy Communities, M,W 2-:3:20pm

Gen Eds: Humanities & the Arts/Cultural Studies

To learn more about the Critical Frameworks courses watch our new video, download our flyer, or email lgoodad@illinois.edu

Have a great week!

—

Lauren M. E. Goodlad
Kathryn Paul Professorial Scholar and Provost Fellow for Undergraduate Education

Professor of English and Criticism, & Interpretive Theory

The Victorian Geopolitical Aesthetic: Realism, Sovereignty & Transnational Experience

Co-Chair, Campus Conversation on Undergraduate Education

608 S. Wright Street
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL  61801

Hello LAS Transfer Students,

The College of LAS is looking for Transfer Advantage interns for the Fall 2016 semester.  This amazing internship opportunity will give participants experience in developing leadership, team building, and interpersonal skills–skills that almost any job field will require.

The LAS 199-Transfer Advantage course was designed by transfer students for transfer students.  This 8-week graded course is taught each semester for one (1) credit.  The goal of the course is to help acclimate first semester transfer students to the U of I.  LAS recognizes the importance of assisting new transfer students on this campus so we are increasing the number of sections offered from 9 to 15 to increase the availability of the course for the Fall 2016 semester.

Transfer Advantage Interns will facilitate LAS 199-Transfer Advantage.  We are looking for 15 successful LAS transfer students to lead this course.  In order to meet the eligibility requirements for this internship, you must have an Illinois GPA of 3.0 or higher, be a current LAS student, and have spent at least two (2) semesters at the U of I.  If you are selected, you will receive 3 hours of advanced level LAS credit (LAS 399).

If you are interested in being an LAS Transfer Advantage Intern, fill out an application here:

http://go.las.illinois.edu/TransferAdvF16_pdf

http://go.las.illinois.edu/TransferAdvF16_word

All applications must be submitted in hard copy to 2002 Lincoln Hall by 4 P.M. on March 4, 2016.  We will be notifying those selected for an interview by March 16, 2016.

Please contact me if you have questions about this opportunity.

Sincerely,

Kristy Valentin
Academic Advisor and Re-entry Coordinator
Student Academic Affairs Office
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

We will be hiring I-STARs to work particularly with Summer Registration, with the opportunity for the position to continue into the Fall semester. I just posted the position on the Virtual Job Board <https://secure.osfa.illinois.edu/vjb/detail.aspx?type=nonfws&postid=29405> , as well as included the description below. Please encourage any and all students you may think would be a good fit for this position to view the position and email me directly to demonstrate interest and a provide a resume.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions has Summer positions available for Illinois Student Admissions Representatives (I-STARs).  We are looking for students who are articulate, flexible, reliable, and energetic, and who have a positive attitude and are enthusiastic about Illinois.

All I-STAR positions will involve giving tours of campus to prospective students and families. Summer I-STAR positions will also include assisting with Summer Registration for new students. This includes assisting with check-in, course registration, speaking with new students and parents/guests, and other tasks associated with the registration program. For this hiring season, students will begin training on May 16, 2016 and Summer Registration will begin May 23, 2016. Students must be able to work Monday-Friday during the hours of 7:30am-4:30pm the entire summer, with the option to work full-time (35 hours per week) or part-time (20 hours per week). There will also be an opportunity to continue work in the Fall semester part-time.

During the Fall and Spring semesters, I-STARs are required to work a minimum of one two-hour shift per week, with additional hours required during our large admission programs and three Saturday programs. The largest number of available work hours will be during the Summer Registration program, which is scheduled to run from May 23 to July 8, 2016. Relatively fewer hours are available from July 11 through the beginning of fall classes. Compensation is $8.25/hour with an opportunity to receive higher wages after one year of employment.  Applicants must be undergraduate students in good academic standing and must be eligible to work on campus.  Seniors graduating in May 2016, August 2016, or December 2016 are not eligible for this position.

Interested applicants should email a resume to kpoll11@illinois.edu by February 12, 2016. We may then request additional information. Those selected for an interview will be notified and scheduled for an interview. Round I interviews will take place March 1 and March 4, 2016. If selected, Round II interviews will take place the week of March 7, 2016. Successful applicants will be required to attend training week May 16-20, 2016.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Katie Pollard at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 217-300-3245 or kpoll11@illinois.edu.