{"id":474,"date":"2019-03-21T20:23:56","date_gmt":"2019-03-21T20:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/academics\/?page_id=474"},"modified":"2024-10-07T18:38:51","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T18:38:51","slug":"seahawk-scholars","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/academics\/seahawk-scholars\/","title":{"rendered":"Seahawk Scholars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--Seahawk Scholars--><\/p>\n<p class=\"big-text\">Seahawk Scholars programs are our signature Living and Learning Communities (LLC) and Learning Communities (LC).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2019\/04\/seahawk-scholars-body-image.jpg\" alt=\"SMCM student scholars and Solomon the Seahawk\" width=\"1080\" height=\"719\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2019\/04\/seahawk-scholars-body-image.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2019\/04\/seahawk-scholars-body-image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2019\/04\/seahawk-scholars-body-image-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2019\/04\/seahawk-scholars-body-image-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These programs are specifically designed environments that allow you to connect with your peers in and outside of the classroom. Each community is unique and centered around a theme or academic interest.<\/p>\n<p>Participation in an LLC or LC gives you intentional programming and direct connections with faculty and staff who are dedicated to making your chosen community a success.<\/p>\n<p>Students participating in these communities more readily build relationships with peers, faculty, and staff, have higher grades, and overall self-report enjoying their college experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Click the links below to explore which Community may be the best fit for you and how to get involved!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"section-title medium lowercase\">Living and Learning Communities<\/h3>\n<div class=\"highlight-box\">\n<h4>Upperclass LLCs<\/h4>\n<p><a class=\"smcm-button navy soft top full-w\" href=\"\/academics\/seahawk-scholars-signature-programs\/women-in-science\/\">Women in Science LLC<\/a><a class=\"smcm-button navy soft top full-w\" href=\"\/academics\/seahawk-scholars-signature-programs\/eco-house\/\">Eco House LLC<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>LLC Housing Perks<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Early move in (1-2) days with intense programming built around team bonding<\/li>\n<li>Reserved meeting space for peers, community partners, faculty and staff to support your learning<\/li>\n<li>Programming with like-minded students where you develop skills to become a positive change agent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"section-title medium lowercase\">Learning Communities<\/h3>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/academics\/desousa-brent-scholars\/\">DeSousa Brent Scholars<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/academics\/desousa-brent-scholars\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2019\/04\/desousa-brent-brand-image-v2.jpg\" alt=\"SMCM students chat in the Great Room\" width=\"1080\" height=\"500\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2019\/04\/desousa-brent-brand-image-v2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2019\/04\/desousa-brent-brand-image-v2-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2019\/04\/desousa-brent-brand-image-v2-768x356.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2019\/04\/desousa-brent-brand-image-v2-1024x474.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nA supportive community of students from groups underrepresented in higher education.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/first-generation-students\/\">Sum Primus. Sum Exemplar.<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/first-generation-students\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Sum-Primus-Logo_2022_Horizontal-Stripes.png\" alt=\"First Generation Student Logo Sum Primus. Sum Exemplar.\" width=\"1097\" height=\"321\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nA program for first generation students offering a network of support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seahawk Scholars programs are our signature Living and Learning Communities (LLC) and Learning Communities (LC). These programs are specifically designed environments that allow you to connect with your peers in and outside of the classroom. Each community is unique and centered around a theme or academic interest. 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