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University Community Academic Advising Program (UCAAP)

The University Community Academic Advising Program (UCAAP) has been designed for students who want community service and social change work to be a central part of their Brown experience. UCAAP has three main components:

  1. Institute on Service and Community – All UCAAP students participate in a pre-orientation program that introduces them to the resources of Providence and the Swearer Center. The Institute also strives to build a learning community dedicated to exploring issues of social transformation, leadership skills for social change, and the nature of service and social change. In 2011 the Institute will take place August 31-September 2. There is no fee to participate.
  2. Academic Advising – Each UCAAP participant is matched with an academic advisor who, in addition to regular course consultation, encourages conversation about the connection of academic study with work and service in the community.
  3. UCAAP Seminar – UCAAP students participate in monthly programs that are designed to deepen the conversation about public service and activism. The not-for-credit seminar creates an active space for individuals committed to community work to share their insights and come together with other students, staff, faculty and community members to further explore the values of community and social change work.

Learn more about the UCAAP program on the Swearer Center website.