Engaged Learning and Interdisciplinary Programs 45 Engaged Learning and Interdisciplinary Programs Weber State University has a long history of engaging students in learning both inside and outside the classroom. Engaged learning fosters intellectual and personal growth, critical thinking, problem solving, civic engagement, and professional and career development opportunities. Students engage with faculty members in small groups or one-on-one, for an intellectually challenging experience that is enhanced by professional and real world application of knowledge. The Office of Undergraduate Research, the Center for Community Engaged Learning, and Honors Program continue to facilitate the engaged learning of WSU students by collaborating with disciplines across colleges. These programs offer engaged learning opportunities in undergraduate research, community engaged learning, and classes that provide a stimulating, creative and supportive learning environment. Interdisciplinary programs provide students the opportunity to expand their learning across different subject areas, and contribute to a well-rounded educational experience. Program Chairs/Directors/Coordinators 801-626-8541 801-626-7737 Undergraduate Research: Dr. John Cavitt Community Engaged Learning: Dr Brenda Marsteller Kowalewski Honors Program: Dr. Erik Stern Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS): Dr. Michael Cena Library Science: Joan Hubbard Asian Studies: Dr. Greg Lewis Environmental Studes: Dr. Mikel Vause Ethnic Studies: Dr. Hal Elliott European Studies: Dr. Thomas Mathews Latin American Studies: Dr. Alicia Giralt Learning English for Academic Purposes (LEAP): Amy Reimann Legal Studies: Dr. Thorn Kuehls Linguistics: Dr. Mark LeTourneau Neuroscience: Dr. Matt Schmolesky Urban and Regional Planning: Dr. Bryan Dorsey Women's Studies: Dr. Michelle Pastenbaugh 801-626-7591 801-626-7713 801-626-6403 801-626-6781 801-626-6659 801-626-6945 801-626-6345 801-626-6726 801-626-7180 801-626-6696 801-626-6386 801-626-8745 801-626-6944 801-626-7810 Office of Undergraduate Research Director: Dr. John Cavitt Telephone Contact: Erin Daniels (801) 626-8541 Location: Library, Suite 58 Internet Address: weber.edu/OUR Weber State University offers undergraduates the opportunity to work directly with faculty on projects that involve research, scholarly and creative activities. These projects are designed and implemented by students with the support and guidance of WSU faculty. Undergraduate research, and scholarly and creative activities must include: • inquiry, study or investigation of a question or problem; • methodology, including safety and ethical practices, appropriate to the discipline; • relevant, meaningful, and engaging intellectual or creative contribution and/or application to the discipline which is of high-quality and which results in a tangible product (abstract, paper, performance, object) which can be shared or disseminated; and • ongoing supervision and mentoring by individuals with appropriate expertise. Undergraduate research has long been an important part of the college experience at Weber State University. The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) supports students by offering grants for research and travel for dissemination of results. In addition, OUR publishes Ergo, WSU's undergraduate research journal, and sponsors an undergraduate research symposium each spring semester. Center for Community Engaged Learning Director: Dr. Brenda Marsteller Kowalewski (801) 626-7737 Office Manager: Car la Jones Location: Center for Community Engaged Learning, Shepherd Union, Suite 327 Internet Address: weber.edu/CCEL The Center for Community Engaged Learning at Weber State University facilitates both curricular and co-curricular community engaged learning experiences. Courses designated as Community Engaged Learning (CEL) are designed to provide students learning opportunities through real life experiences and application of knowledge in the community. These courses provide a structured approach to learning and teaching that connects meaningful community experience with intellectual development, personal growth, and active citizenship. Community engaged learning enriches coursework by encouraging students to apply the knowledge and analytic tools gained in the classroom to the pressing issues affecting local communities. Community engagement describes the collaboration between Weber State University and our larger communities (local, regional/state, national, global) for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources in a context of partnership and reciprocity (Carnegie Foundation). Community engaged learning therefore can take on many forms, from individual volunteerism to organizational involvement to electoral participation. It can include efforts to directly address an issue, work with others Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog