DeSousa-Brent
Scholars Program

DESOUSA-BRENT FELLOWS

 

“Greater time spent working in groups leads to more favorable attitudes among students in general and … even minimal group work can have positive effects on student achievement.” 
 -- Springer, L., et al. “Effects of Small-Group Learning ..."

 

DeSousa-Brent Study and Writing Group Fellows
(Six positions per semester. Open to all SMCM juniors and seniors.)

DeSousa-Brent Study and Writing Group Fellows assist DB Scholars in organizing and managing effective study groups and writing groups. Study Group Fellows assist small groups of students enrolled in courses such as PSYC101 and ECON101 in acquiring the collaborative study, note-taking, and test-taking skills required to excel in those courses. Writing Group Fellows assist  groups in conducting peer reviews of each other’s writing. Groups meet with Fellows for one hour per week. In these meetings, the primary role of the Fellow is to serve, not as a “sage on the stage,” but rather as a “guide on the side,” facilitating a process in which group members help each other master course content or enhance their writing.

DeSousa-Brent Fellows must be full-time students in very good academic standing with a minimum 3.0 grade point average.  They must demonstrate excellent proficiency in the courses for which they are leading study groups, be dependable, have excellent organizational and time management skills, have excellent oral and written communication skills, and be enthusiastic about helping other students succeed. 

Preference for DB Study and Writing Group Fellowships is given to former DB Scholars, Emerging Scholars Program Mentors, Writing Center Tutors, CORE Peer Mentors, MAPP Mentors, and classroom assistants (TAs).

 

DeSousa-Brent Program Development and Coordination Fellow
(One position. Open to all SMCM juniors and seniors.) 

This administrative position assists the AVP of Academic Services and DeSousa-Brent faculty in developing and promoting academic, social, and career planning workshops for the DeSousa-Brent Scholars Program; supporting DB Scholars in coordinating leadership/service projects; maintaining the DB web presence; coordinating special events; and assessing the success and impact of DB programming. In carrying out these duties, the Program Development and Coordination Fellow functions as a liaison between Academic Services, DeSousa-Brent faculty, the DeSousa-Brent Scholars, and other College offices.

For more information, visit the Career Development Center's Professional Development Program Listing. 

To apply:

For DB Study and Writing Fellow positions, contact Prof. Sybol Anderson: scanderson@smcm.edu.

For the DB Program Development and Coordination Fellow position, contact Dr. Lenny Howard: wlhoward@smcm.edu.