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What is
UTOP-LC?
Upon the completion of UTOP, selected students reside on campus, take 3
classes together and participate in various cultural activities.
Students in the Learning Community reside in one of the newer and most
innovative residence hall on campus, Cypress Hall. To learn more about
Cypress Hall, please visit the UNC Charlotte Housing website.
Who can
participate in the program?
Anyone who participated in UTOP.
What types
of courses and activities are available for UTOP-LC students?
The program is designed to have students engaged in coursework and
activities that emphasize liberal arts education, diversity, campus
connections, and growth and development. The students in the program
take classes to fulfill the General Education Goals.
What are
the benefits of UTOP-LC?
Participants continue to enroll in classes together and share the same
living/learning environments during the fall and spring semesters as
they did during the UTOP summer experience. This allows the participants
to study together and offer support to one another in all aspects of
college life. Academic support services and co-curricular activities
are also provided throughout the one-year period.
Although students are no longer in
the community after completion of the freshmen year, our office
continues to advise students.
UTOP-LC
Information:
The UTOP Learning Community presents its students with academic
challenges, introduction to culture and diversity (as defined by Pop
Culture through Sociology), volunteer-ism and social outlets.
Students have a host of programs to
attend that facilitate holistic learning. Due to hectic schedules,
students may not be able to attend all events, however, students are
encouraged attend as many as possible. The student who attends the most
events during the Semester receives a $300.00 scholarship. Attendance
is monitored through a point system. Additional information is
available in the AIMS Office.
Socials:
There are at least four socials
during the academic year. Socials have food, games and
prizes. This is an opportunity for students to take a break from
studying and other extracurricular activities and simply have fun with
their fellow Learning Community participants.
Culture and
Diversity:
Throughout the semester, there are various events on campus that
students are encouraged to
attend. These activities are geared specifically to create awareness
and equip program participants with the tools to understand and be
comfortable with the myriad of differences that exist in our world.
Additionally, some off-campus events will be planned specifically for students in
the Learning Community. This “Connection
Charlotte” program introduces students to the Charlotte community
and its many offerings.
If you want further information
about the UTOP Learning Community please call Kristen Withers, Program
Coordinator, at 704.687.4386, or via email
kmwithe1@uncc.edu.
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