First Year Experience Resident Advisor
Health Science Scholars Program RA
Henderson House Resident Director
Michigan Community Scholars Program RA
Michigan Research Community RA
Minority Peer Advisor Assistant
Peer Academic Success Specialist
Trotter House Resident Advisor
Women in Science and Engineering Residence Program RA
| Introduction | Time Commitment | Responsibilities |Compensation | Contact Information |
The Michigan Community Scholars Program is a living learning program whose students "make a difference". MCSP focuses on:
- Community Service
- Social Justice & Democracy
- Small Courses with Excellent Faculty from Across the U
- Academic Excellence through Tutors and Workshops
- Student Leadership
- Identity Development
- Modeling a Strong and Culturally Diverse Community on the Floors
- Successful Transition for First Year Students
As a living learning program, MCSP provides a unique opportunity for students to put into practice their values and ideals about community, personal and social responsibility, the linkage of arts and civic engagement, inter-group relations, social change, and social justice in a diverse, democratic society. MCSP’s diverse community includes students of color and many international students, representation from majors all over the university, and first year students through seniors who are all actively engaged with our program.
MCSP Resident Advisors, Peer Advisors, Peer Mentors, Faculty, Community Partners, Staff and student leaders are extremely involved in creating this supportive community that fosters learning and collaboration inside and outside the classroom. First Year Students are required to participate in a one-credit seminar with sections facilitated by the RA's. First Year Seminars, community service projects, group study sessions, and various leadership opportunities are also all available.Time Commitment
An average of 27 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- One of the following responsibilities per semester: facilitate two sections of UC 102 - this is a one-credit course offered as a program requirement for all MCSP first year students.
- Fulfill all of the advising, counseling, programming and administrative responsibilities outlined in the Resident Advisor job description.
- Assist in actualizing the MCSP mission through interaction, programming, workshops, recruitment and additional activities.
- Report to the Hall Director and MCSP Associate Director.
Compensation
100% room and board, basic cable, a cash stipend of $1700,
and the use of a mini-fridge for the academic year.
Contact
Information
Wendy Woods, Associate Director
Michigan
Community Scholars Program
734-647-4860
or wwoods@umich.edu
