UWF Emerge Scholars earn recognition
- June 19, 2015
- / Staff Reports
- / education
The University of West Florida College of Education and Professional Studies recently recognized seven students who graduated as Emerge Scholars this past spring.
“The Emerge Program affords opportunities for students to bridge theory to practice through hands-on experiences,” said William Crawley, dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies. “Students apply their knowledge and develop their skills as they participate in high-impact experiences designed to prepare them for careers or advanced educational pursuits.”
Developed to assist CEPS faculty in designing and implementing quality high-impact practices for their students, the program aims to deepen student learning and engagement through collaborative assignments and projects, followed by structured critical reflection and presentation activities. By using a combination of techniques, these practices raise levels of performance, retention and success for all students who participate.
The Emerge Program is open to all UWF undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Education, regardless of their major. Students who earned the distinction of Emerge Scholar in the 2014-2015 academic year include:
- Jacob Adams, Bachelor of Science, Hospitality
- Nicole Beck, Bachelor of Science, Hospitality
- Yolonda DuBose, Master of Social Work
- Chad Eckert, Bachelor of Science, Physical Education
- Paul Glass, Bachelor of Arts, History
- Erin Haslag, Master of Social Work
- Kayla Williams, Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education