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What is the Rollins Plan?
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For the past few weeks, students have been constantly hearing about the Rollins Plan. This new program will allow up to 90 first year students to opt out of the traditional general education requirements and to replace them with one of two themes: “Global Challenges: Florida and Beyond” or “Revolution.” The students who choose this plan will be enrolled in seven courses that relate to the theme they are participating in. Students who are interest-
NEWS......................................pages 1-3 OPINIONS.............................pages 4-5 CENTER SPREAD.............pages 6-7 LIFE & TIMES.....................pages 8-9 A & E.......................................pages 10-11 SPORTS.................................page 12
ed in participating in the Rollins Plan must first apply for a spot in the themed path of their choice. One can do this by logging onto http://www.rollins. edu/rollinsplan/. Along with the application, students are required to indicate which is their preferred plan and write a 150-word paragraph explaining why they want to be involved in the new program. Each plan accepts only 45 students and these will be chosen by October 15. The way the program will work is as follows: any student accepted into a program will not be required to fulfill the 11 general education requirements;
“... including that they want to remove Greek housing from the campus, or do away with the fraternities and sororities completely. ” opinionsPAGE 3
they will only be required to exhibit a proficiency in writing, essential math, and foreign language. The rest of the general education requirements will be replaced with seven integrated courses offered by the plan of their choice. Students who participate in the program will be involved in academic service-learning and field work that offers hands on experience in their topic of study and will allow them to be engaged in the community. The purpose of the Rollins Plan is to allow students to be able to show future employers and graduate schools that they
have participated in programs throughout the community, that they had a clear focus at Rollins, and that they were able to solve problems within said focus. If choosing the Rollins Plan, it will be documented on one’s transcript and in one’s memory. Any student who is interested in fulfilling his or her general education requirements in a more focused way should consider the Rollins Plan. Applications are due by 8 am on October 5. Any questions that have not been covered can be answered at the Rollins Plan Web site or by asking your academic advisor.
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