Global Scholar Distinction
Before graduation, students can submit an application to the Global Diversity Committee for recognition as a Global Scholar. To be listed as a Global Scholar, students must fulfill the criteria listed below. When students fulfill these requirements, they will make an oral presentation of their e-portfolio to a jury composed of members of the Global Diversity Committee.
- Globally-Intensive Courses (15 credits)
This requirement is achieved by completing courses from a selected list. Students will include at least one project from each class in their e-portfolios. To receive Global Scholar distinction, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in these classes.
- International Activities & Dialogue (minimum of 4)
This requirement is achieved by attending events such as film screenings, international fairs, etc. and can be fulfilled by taking advantage of on-campus or off-campus activities. Students must include a product related to these activities in their e-portfolios for each global activity.
This requirement is achieved by completing at least A, B, or C listed below. Students will insert project-based evidence in their e-portfolios.
- One CCC&TI approved international travel and a minimum of 20 hours service learning*
- One CCC&TI approved national travel and a minimum of 30 hours service learning*
- A minimum of 80 hours of CCC&TI approved service learning
*Travelers must be at least 18 years old by the time of travel and/or application for international travel requirements.
*This program is open to all students, but completion of the graduation requirements is necessary for the distinction.