The goal of the Bernon Scholar Program is to formally engage students in service experiences embedded in their academic and cocurricular experiences. The program was created to recognize and reward community and civic engagement, and will distinguish students who have committed themselves to service, community engagement, and social responsibility. Students who successfully meet the requirements criteria will receive distinction upon graduation. Bernon Scholar will be noted on the student’s transcript; Bernon Scholars will be recognized at the senior awards ceremony; and Bernon Scholars will wear a medal of recognition at graduation.

Through an application and interview process, students will be accepted into the Bernon Scholar program. Limited funds will be available for service immersion experiences.

Requirements:

• Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship (FME).
• OEM—opt for the service with Cradles to Crayons.
• Required retreat upon acceptance into the program. Students can apply either in the fall of their sophomore or junior year.
• One other course with a service component (on-campus or offshore).
• 200 additional hours of service including at least:
  • One immersion service experience—Habitat for Humanity, Summer Core, Bernon Internship Program (at least 40 hours) or
  • Service Leadership Experience (must be approved by director, Bernon Center).

Bernon Scholar Capstone Experience:

• 2-credit class, Be the Change, taught by Dennis Hanno, James Hunt, Danna Greenberg, and Kate McKone-Sweet.
• 2-credit independent projects focused on making a change.

The Be the Change course and project will be completed in the spring of the student’s senior year with the intention of creating graduating students who are engaged, socially responsible global leaders.