Handler Scholars Seminar

This is a targeted, specialized course designed to assist First Year Handler Scholars in building the foundational skills necessary to maximize the opportunities and unique resources afforded them through the Handler Scholars Program. Additionally, this course will provide a mechanism for consistent, ongoing and sustained programming to support their cohort community. Through bi-weekly meetings, students will learn to think expansively about their own trajectories, while developing an understanding of the importance of individual accountability in the academic, career and community process. Students will learn and conduct exploratory research on: Academic and Career Exploration; Civic and Community Engagement; Communication of their Personal and Professional Brand; Financial Literacy; and Enhancing Resilience and Adaptability. This course is aligned with the College Competencies (