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The Baker Hall Residential Academic Program (RAP) is designed primarily for freshman and sophomore students who are interested in the natural sciences and environmental studies. The program provides courses that satisfy various core curriculum requirements in the College of Arts and Sciences and in majors such as ecology and evolutionary biology, integrative physiology, geography, geology, chemistry, and the interdisciplinary major in environmental studies. Courses are typically limited to 25 students and are taught in classrooms located in Baker Hall. Baker RAP offers access to academic advising, career counseling, student internships, guest speakers, field trips, and close faculty contact. The combination of small classes, a group of students who take many of the same classes together, and frequent field trips and special lectures creates a small-college atmosphere while offering the advantages of studying at a major research university.

Baker RAP offers courses in biology, geology, physics, chemistry, geography, mathematics, economics, history, political science, philosophy, anthropology, and expository writing. The curriculum is designed to maximize the opportunities for students to satisfy core curriculum requirements in the College of Arts and Sciences. Upper-division courses are presented in geography and environmental studies. Upper-division credit also is available through independent study and research. Students usually take one or two of the above courses each semester. Baker RAP also reserves seats for its students in certain high-demand courses taught outside the program, including introductory biology and chemistry laboratories.

The Baker RAP curriculum is augmented through experiential learning outside of the classroom. Undergraduate research plays an important role in these experiences. Interested students are encouraged to participate in research projects as early as their first year. Baker RAP instructors work closely with the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) to facilitate matching Baker RAP students with faculty members with similar research interests.

Baker RAP cocurricular activities offer social and educational opportunities for students in the program. These activities include a kick-off barbeque at the beginning of the school year, local hikes, a day of cross-country skiing, and a spring-time service-oriented activity emphasizing environmental conservation. Guest lecturers are invited to speak about scientific or environmental themes.

There is a fee for participation in Baker RAP in addition to regular tuition, fees, and room and board. Students eligible for financial aid may request that their budget be adjusted to include the program fee. Their eligibility for aid will then be increased by an amount equal to the Baker RAP fee. Students interested in the program should write to the Baker Hall Residential Academic Program, University of Colorado at Boulder, 176 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309-0176, or call 303-492-3188.

This residential academic program is located in Williams Village and is dedicated to developing community, civic, and business leaders for a culturally diverse and democratic society. When a student enrolls in the Chancellor's Leadership Residential Academic Program (CLR) they will select one of two academic tracks. The Ethnic Living and Learning Community (ELLC) provides students with a multicultural living and learning experience while studying leadership from a cultural and multi-disciplinary perspective. ELLC students reside on a common floor in the residence hall that provides an opportunity to build community and lifelong friendships. The Service Initiative (SI) offers leadership development with an emphasis on civic responsibility, service, and social change projects. Students explore their roles and responsibilities as moral and ethical leaders. SI students also reside on a common floor, which is conducive to continuing class discussions, sharing information about service projects and building relationships.

Leadership courses offered each semester meet core requirements in the College of Arts and Sciences and may be applied toward graduation as well as a Certificate in the Study and Practice of Leadership. CLR offers courses in writing, history, political science, ethnic studies, humanities, and philosophy. Students from all schools and colleges on the Boulder campus are eligible to participate.

There is a program participation fee of $725. Scholarships are available to cover the cost of the fee for those in need. Contact the Chancellor's Leadership RAP, University of Colorado at Boulder, 452 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309-0452, phone 303-735-1987, e-mail CLR@colorado.edu, or visit www.colorado.edu/chancellor/chancellorslrap.

For additional information on this program, see the Other Academic Programs section.

Farrand's small seminar courses in the liberal arts are taught by award-winning faculty especially selected to help create a close intellectual and social community. As the Humanities and Cultural Studies Residential Academic Program, Farrand focuses on the study of the humanities within the larger frame of culture and society. Farrand also offers high-demand courses from all areas of the curriculum. These include service-learning classes, which provide a deeper cultural understanding by applying classroom learning to service to the community.

Each semester, every Farrand student takes a Farrand course that provides a shared academic experience. For many students, this course will be a humanities course, such as Greek Mythology, Film and the Quest for Truth, or the interdisciplinary Introduction to the Humanities, reflecting a commitment to the humanities that is central to Farrand's identity. Because helping others contributes to the learning experience as well as to the whole community, Farrand offers several service-learning classes each semester. Service learning gives students the chance to apply what they study in their classes to real-life situations, such as a homeless shelter, a humane society, or a tutoring program. These classes include Gandhian Philosophy; Nutrition, Health, and Performance; and Global Women Writers. The Farrand curriculum also offers a wide range of popular core curriculum classes taught by faculty known for their teaching skills. Deviance, Calculus, and Introduction to Environmental Studies are just a few examples.

Farrand's many cocurricular opportunities include a wide variety of events and performances, active and well-supported student governance (Farrand Community Council), and group projects benefiting the community and the environment.

The program is designed primarily for students in the College of Arts and Sciences. Interested students in other colleges should contact the Farrand program for special admission procedures. It is administered by academic directors selected from the faculty and a hall director experienced in the operation of a large residence hall. There is a charge for the program in addition to regular tuition, fees, and room and board.

Inquiries concerning any aspect of the academic program may be directed to the Farrand Academic Program, University of Colorado at Boulder, 180 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309-0180, 303-492-8848.

The Kittredge community is home to the Kittredge Honors Program (KHP). This residential academic honors program is open to approximately 200 honors-qualified freshmen and sophomore students. Members of KHP live in Arnett Hall.

The Kittredge Honors Program seeks to build a program based both on academics and community. Each semester KHP offers a selection of honors courses in the residence hall that satisfy arts and sciences core curriculum requirements. Students are required to take at least one of these courses each semester. Honors courses are limited to 15 students, and faculty pursue a discussion- and writing-based approach to teaching.

KHP strives to combine the academic and social aspects of the college experience. KHP sponsors evening activities once a week to meet this goal. A monthly lecture series provides students with an opportunity to gain exposure to some of the great teachers and researchers in the university community. Social events are sponsored in order to create community.

The program is sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences, the Honors Program, and the Department of Housing. Students in KHP may draw on the resources of the Honors Program for advising and information. The director of KHP is available in the KHP office in Arnett Hall for academic advising and as a liaison to the rest of the campus. There is a fee to participate in the program in addition to regular tuition, fees, and room and board.

Students who are invited into the Arts and Sciences Honors Program may choose this residential component on a space-available basis. The Honors Program invites students to participate in honors based on high school GPA and test scores. To remain eligible for honors courses (including those in KHP), students must maintain a University of Colorado GPA of 3.30 or above.

Initial invitations are issued beginning in October for honors-qualified students admitted to CU. Students who have questions about the program should address them to the Kittredge Honors Program, University of Colorado at Boulder, 33 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309-0033, 303-492-3695 or visit www.colorado.edu/khp.

The Libby Arts Residential Academic Program (LRAP), now in its fifth year, is the first program on campus to unite the arts under one umbrella. LRAP is designed for first-year and second-year students residing in Libby Hall who have an interest in the arts as a major, or who see arts courses as a corollary to a major in architecture, arts and sciences, business, or engineering. Classes satisfy core requirements or offer elective credit.

LRAP provides a unique living and learning experience with classes that are offered in specially equipped classrooms and studios in the Libby Residence Hall, taught by regular faculty from various departments as well as faculty with demonstrated excellence in teaching. (Past courses include Painting 2, World Art History, Introduction to World Dance and Culture, Introduction to Theatre, Introduction to Film Studies, Appreciation of Music.) In addition, a range of popular core curriculum classes are offered each year. Students need not have a previous background in any of the disciplines offered. During 2008-09 the program is limited to approximately 250 students, and class sizes are usually limited to 20-25 students. Thus, with students taking several classes together and living in the same residence hall, there is the opportunity to foster a small community within the larger university setting. Students enrolling in the program are required to take at least one course in the hall each semester. The director of the program and the office staff, located in Libby Hall, provide academic assistance to students throughout the year in planning their CU careers.

Residents are introduced to the diversity of the arts through an opening colloquium, community events, and other co-curricular activities. The opening colloquium, held before classes begin in the fall, brings students and faculty together for provocative and inspiring talks, presentations, performances, and discussions. Regular meetings are held during each semester to expose students to the breadth of the performing and visual arts, with opportunities to meet artists of both regional and national stature, as well as to view films of historical and contemporary significance. Other activities that meet students' interests and needs may also be organized.

The LRAP is jointly sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Housing. Any arts and sciences major may enter the program. There is an annual nonrefundable charge for participation. Some university courses also charge course fees. There are a limited number of scholarships available. Students eligible for financial aid may request their budget be adjusted to include the program fee.

Students interested in the program may contact the program by writing to LRAP, University of Colorado, 175 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309-0175; by e-mailing LibbyRAP@colorado.edu; by telephoning 303-735-4211; or by visiting www.colorado.edu/lrap.

The Sewall Residential Academic Program (RAP) with a focus on the American West is the liberal arts RAP for the College of Arts and Sciences. Sewall provides first- and second-year arts and sciences students with the opportunity to participate in a unique living and learning experience.

Limited to 330 students, this coeducational program combines many of the advantages of a small liberal arts college with the vast resources of the university. The program offers a selection of seminar-style classes in a variety of academic disciplines, most of which satisfy core curriculum requirements in the College of Arts and Sciences. Classes are limited to 18 students, carry 3 credit hours, and count toward a degree.

Each semester students must take a 3-credit course at Sewall. In the alternate semester students are required to take a non-U.S. context course at Sewall. All students are further required to take SEWL 2020 either fall or spring semester. In addition, students have the opportunity to take the lower-division writing course (WRTG 1150) at Sewall in either fall or spring semester.

The director and associate director of the Sewall Residential Academic Program, who are members of the university faculty, provide academic assistance to students in planning individual programs, choosing courses, and making contact with major departments. The director and associate director also offer personal counseling and guide students in finding the proper university resources.

Participants in the Sewall program are fully involved in regular campus life, take the majority of their classes with the rest of the university, and are encouraged to join in all university activities. Faculty, administrators, and staff enjoy close working relationships with the Sewall residents.

Interested first- and second-year students who are admitted into the College of Arts and Sciences should indicate Sewall Hall as their first choice on the housing application form and return it to the Housing Reservation Center as early as possible. Students are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis, determined by date of receipt of the housing application form. Students with a serious interest in the American West and who want a liberal arts education are encouraged to apply. There is an extra charge for participating in the program in addition to regular tuition, fees, and room and board. Some scholarships are available; please contact the academic program office for details.

Students who have questions about the program should address them to the Director, Sewall Residential Academic Program, University of Colorado at Boulder, 353 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309-0353, visit the program online at www.colorado.edu/Sewall, or call the academic program office at 303-492-6004.

The Smith Hall International Program (SHIP) promotes the recognition of global interdependence, introduces 125 first-year students to the many cultures of the world, encourages the study of foreign languages and international affairs, and emphasizes the value of international education. Like all the other Residential Academic Programs, SHIP provides its students with a small community of similarly interested students, which eases the transition to the university.

A diverse group of students who have similar interests and goals participate in programs designed to promote understanding of the global community. SHIP students are required to take one designated course in the fall semester with an international focus. Dinner programs introduce students to faculty who work internationally and bring that experience back to their teaching on campus. SHIP students attend many internationally focused events on and off campus, such as the Conference on World Affairs. Throughout the year, students receive guidance on academic and career options and study abroad opportunities.

SHIP is open to all entering first-year students. Participants live together in one of the buildings in the Kittredge Complex - a collection of residence halls providing a unique community experience.

In addition to benefitting students interested in studying abroad or those whose majors have an international component, SHIP enhances many of the majors offered at CU-Boulder.

A fee is charged for participation in SHIP. For more information, contact the Office of International Education, University of Colorado at Boulder, 123 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309-0123, call 303-492-6016, or visit www.colorado.edu/oie/ship.