Nova Southeastern University's Knowledge for Freedom initiative is a free three-week program designed to give high school juniors in Broward County, Florida, an immersive college experience. The program will prepare students for college and give them the tools necessary to create change on an issue important to them. Students will study the humanities with NSU professors, reside in dorms on NSU's campus, and enjoy various social and leisurely activities for a full campus-life experience.
The program will take place each summer for the next three years, starting in the summer of 2023.
The program includes
To be eligible for the program, you must be
Candidates will be selected based on their responses to the essay and personal information questions. Your written responses should demonstrate your creativity, writing ability, and personality.
Preference will be given to students who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a satisfactory academic record.
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Application Deadline: April 24, 2023
Andrea Nevins, Ph.D., M.F.A.
PI
Dean
Farquhar Honors College
Aileen Farrar, Ph.D.
Lead Faculty and Co-PI
Associate Professor and Associate Chair
NSU's Halmos College of Arts and Sciences
Melissa Dore, Ph.D.
Co-PI
Director of Academic Support and Administration
NSU's Halmos College of Arts and Sciences
G. Nelson Bass III, J.D., Ph.D.
Guest Lecturer
Assistant Professor and Associate Chair
NSU's Halmos College of Arts and Sciences
Vicki Toscano, J.D., Ph.D.
Guest Lecturer
Associate Professor
NSU's Halmos College of Arts and Sciences
Are you a current undergraduate NSU student interested in assisting faculty in the classroom and mentoring high school students throughout the program? Become a Teaching Assistant (TA) or Resident Assistant (RA)! Preference will be given to undergraduate humanities students and students in the Honors College.
TAs will assist with teaching and supporting high school students. TAs will help present course material, help coordinate in-class activities, and help provide writing support and mentorship to students. In addition to serving as peer mentors and providing support for students and faculty, the TAs will gain further exposure to the humanities through the preparation and presentation of seminar lessons and the development of classroom exercises. They will also participate in field trips and other non-curricular activities. TAs will:
TAs can anticipate working 20 hours a week during the program.
Application Deadline: April 20, 2023
Pay: $15/hr
RAs will work with the high school students attending the program. This position requires RAs to supervise students in the dorms for two weeks and serve as mentors. RAs must be committed to connecting with participants genuinely and significantly, creating a sense of belonging by creating a culture where all individuals feel cared for through various methods of recognition and support.
Training for this position will take place May 15 to June 11, not totaling more than 10-15 hours. June 17 to July 2 will be the period of time in which students are in the dorms; RAs can anticipate working 30-37.5 hours a week for these two weeks.
Application Deadline: April 20, 2023
Pay: $15/hr
For more information, contact knowledgeforfreedom@nova.edu.
The Knowledge for Freedom program is hosted by NSU's Farquhar Honors College and funded by the Teagle Foundation.