What is Scholar-Citizen Initiative? The Radford University Scholar-Citizen Initiative offers students from all majors the opportunity to apply academic skills and disciplinary knowledge to challenges facing our local, national and global communities. The diversity of experiences students can immerse themselves in as Scholar-Citizens provides them with career skills - like problem-solving, adaptability and interpersonal communication — that are useful in every work environment. The Radford University Scholar-Citizen Initiative prepares students to, analyze different viewpoints and apply ethical reasoning to contemporary issues, make connections between academic knowledge and civic life, and evaluate problems in the context of contemporary local, national or global issues. learn more about SCI please click here. What are the requirements to become a scholar-citizen? 1. Apply to join the Scholar-Citizen program by the beginning of your second to last semester at the latest. You must be in SCI for a minimum of two full semesters in order to graduate as a Scholar-Citizen. 2. Meet and maintain the following minimum GPA benchmarks, which vary depending upon when you enter the program:
3. Complete 6 credits of SCI academic work (the equivalent of approximately 2 SCI designated "for credit" experiences) with a B or higher. 4. Complete a minimum of 5 hours of SCI approved community service/engagement and attend at least one (1) Scholar-Citizen co-curricular event each academic semester enrolled in the program. to learn more about how to become a scholar-citizen please click here.
To see the ways I meet the SCI requirements, Please take a look at my SCI work matrix. For a more in depth view of my SCI journey and how my time at Radford University has been influenced by the program please take a look at my capstone reflection.