A sampling of recent projects by Innovation Scholars
Innovation Scholars have the opportunity to join a Residential Learning Community (RLC) with other students who are interested in the themes of the program: sustainability, social justice, environmental stewardship, and cultural diversity. The goal of the RLC is to foster a community of students with similar interests outside of the classroom and to provide guidance, mentorship, social events, and support through connection with one another and a faculty associate.
Yes! In fact, many Innovation Scholar courses may also count toward Integrative Core Curriculum (ICC) and/or your major or other minor requirements.
The program expects to enroll about 40 scholars per year on a competitive basis.
The minor is 18-20 credits (5 courses). The courses include:
You may take all four years of your undergraduate enrollment to complete the minor, or you can finish it sooner. You just have to maintain good grades and show evidence of engagement with the program to keep your scholarship active.
Yes, your scholarship will apply to all four years of your undergraduate enrollment, even if you complete your minor earlier.
You will be assigned an advisor specifically for the Innovation Scholar minor (this will be in addition to the advisor you are assigned for your major). Innovation Scholar advisors are faculty who oversee the Innovation Scholar Program and may also teach courses associated with the program.
Yes. In fact, we recommend spending a semester elsewhere as a way of broadening your world experience.
Susan Witherup
Innovation Scholar Program Coordinator
switherup@ithaca.edu
If you have questions about applying or your application, please contact the Admission Office at admission@ithaca.edu or call (607) 274-3124 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (ET).