Scholars

Goal The overall programmatic goal of the Jame Madison University Valley Scholars program is primarily to provide access to higher education and academic support to local, low-income, at-risk, and underserved middle and high school students in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. In order to establish this goal, the Valley Scholars program provides and encompasses a variety of activities for these students, which are mentioned in the previous sections. Objectives & Activities Objective 1: Provide

What is the difference between a practitioner scholar and a scholar practitioner? The practitioner scholar and scholar practitioner will be discussed and contrasted in the following passage. The scholar practitioner uses facts from theory and research, that is interpreted and is driven by personal values, goals and ethical conduct. Counseling towards the well-being and gaining insight from the communications that are made during sessions to better meet the objects of the individuals

When I first learned about the scholars program I was immediately interested in the computer sciences program. The scholars program to me is a way to find out if I truly want to pursue computer sciences in college. Having a class centered around it will give me more experience with the subject is a great opportunity. Being in the scholars program will also give me an advantage with background knowledge. Being on the programming team is also something I look forward to because I used to be on a programming

When I was accepted into the Rappahannock Scholars program in the school year of 2013-2014, I began to think differently and transitioned into a mature young adult. Before entering the program, I had considered the academic qualifications to get into college to be the most important. This program, and the advisor, taught me that colleges look for more than just academic interests. They are also interested in work experiences, leadership opportunities, club memberships, and honors and awards.

“The Shadow Scholar: A Summary on the Composition by Ed Dante” In “The Shadow Scholar” author Ed Dante discusses how he makes a living writing papers for students. Dante has written for many different kinds of papers. From a master’s degree in Cognitive Psychology, Pharmacology, to Sports Management. He has attended close to three dozen online Colleges. None of which have been actually for him. He makes thousands of dollars a year writing for students. Considering himself “an academic mercenary

After hearing the news about my selection as a semi-finalist for the Greenhouse Scholars program, I began to ponder what the impact of being a Scholar will have on my life. Being that I will be the first in my family to go to college, my current mentor will no longer be able to relate to any of my upcoming problems. My older brother has been the person I have relied on for guidance. He has encouraged me to persevere and make smart choices in order to work for my aspirations. My brother made a few

The novella The Atonement by Ian McEwan produces a reoccurring theme of lost innocence. The children in the novella lose their childhood innocence after one wrongful accusation which tears the Tallis family apart. The setting in the novella develops the mood to be light and airy as the Tallis family resides in the English countryside. Nonetheless, the light and airy mood changes to one that is dark and full of mystery as the Second World War starts. Each character is tested by themselves and others

An event that I envision for the National Society of Collegiate Scholar is one that empowers women. This event would allow women in various chapters of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars to travel to high schools and middle schools to help establish confidence and integrity in young girls. Although times have change and women have achieve the same rights as men, a sharp difference still exist on how women are treated in America especially amongst African American women, which are said to

Saints, Scholars, and Schizophrenics: Mental Illness in Rural Ireland. Nancy Scheper-Hughes 28 November 2011 Anthropology 1103- 001 Scheper-Hughes, Nancy 1979 Saints, Scholars and Schizophrenics: University of California Press “It is generally accepted that schizophrenia is a condition in which the person alters his representation of reality in order to escape or withdraw from seemingly unresolvable conflicts and from social interactions that are painful.”(Nancy quotes Hill, Lewis B 1955)

The understanding I gathered from the term scholar-practitioner is an individual that is knowledgeable, experienced, and self-motivation. One who is self-sufficient and completely committed to their practice. Their professional activities and the knowledge they develop are based on collaborative and relational learning through active exchange within communities of practice and scholarship. McClintock (2003) To me that means a scholar practitioner is one who gain knowledge in social situations. Doctoral