Radford University Undergraduate Catalog, 2011-2012

additional information about the LEAD Scholar
Program, contact the Department of Student Activities,
(540) 831-5332.
LEAD 110. Emerging Leadership. (3)
Prerequisite: Minimum of 2.0 cumulative GPA
The course is designed to expose students to
new perspectives on leadership and to encourage
students to recognize their own potential as
leaders. Through class discussions, readings,
speakers and interactions, both on campus and
in the community, students will be introduced to
leadership theories, traits and skills. This course
will encourage students to be creative leaders, to
accept and celebrate diversity, to recognize the
importance of risk and change and to see the potential
in every person to be a leader.
For more information, contact Director of
New Student Programs Michael A. Dunn in
Walker Hall, (540) 831-5923.
UNIV 100. Introduction to
Higher Education. (1)
Prerequisites: First year students and/or
first semester transfer students by permission.
This course will explore the meaning and
value of a comprehensive liberal arts education,
teach problem-solving and decision-making
processes and promote academic success
through selected readings, presentations, discussions
and experiential learning opportunities.
Students will learn and practice a variety
of specific techniques for learning and self-management.
STUDENT SERVICES
New Student Programs/Orientation
As new students arrive at Radford University,
they will be supported by a variety of services
provided by the Office of New Student
Programs.
Beginning with an orientation program for
new students and their parents, the office provides
support services to help students in their
initial adjustment to college. New Student Orientation
provides students with the opportunity
to meet faculty, university staff and student
leaders who will assist them in selecting courses
for their first semester as well as acquaint them
with the services that will ensure a successful
first year of college. New students admitted for
the fall semester are invited to attend a two-day
orientation session during the summer.
The office provides new students with
assistance during their first year, including
special interest sessions on a variety of
topics. To aid students in their transition
to Radford University, the Office of New
Student Programs sponsors a one-semester-hour
course called “UNIV 100, Introduction to Higher
Education.” This course utilizes faculty, staff
and peer instructors to help new students experience
success during the first year and establish
the groundwork for achieving a successful college
career.
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Office for Academic Engagement
and Community Partnerships
The former Experiential Learning Office
was recently renamed to reflect an increasing
emphasis at Radford University on ways that
all Radford University faculty and students can
engage in real world work and project experiences
that provide practical experiences and
accomplishments for our students. Focused
on the development of immersion internship
experiences and community based learning,
the office can assist students and faculty who
seek local, state, national or international internship
experiences. A highlight of the office
is the Highlanders in Action Internships
that are available both fall and spring semester
for three or six credit hours. Students work
in teams with community partners on projects
related to one of five issues: environment/sustainability;
social justice/diversity; health/wellness;
arts/culture and economic/urban development.
The office is located on the second floor
of Walker Hall and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
daily. For additional information visit http://
www.radford.edu/ruengaged.
Career Services
Career Services is located on the first floor
of Walker Hall. Services include individual and
group assistance with career assessments and
planning, career information, job-search process,
resumé preparation, interview skills and