Supporting Faculty and Staff at Â鶹ÊÓƵ
The Academic Services division of the O'Pake Institute pairs faculty and staff innovators with students and community partners to enhance scholarship through collaborative, non-traditional support. Programs within the division are designed to create a cooperative learning environment that advances faculty research and staff goals while providing students with dedicated experiential learning opportunities beyond classroom and laboratory settings. Combining faculty expertise, staff knowledge, and student enthusiasm with external support and resources facilitated by the O’Pake Institute, we are developing a model for successful student-faculty/staff partnerships that enhance the achievements of both entities and contribute to the overall academic excellence of Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
Academic Service Outcomes:
- Promote a culture of experiential learning at Â鶹ÊÓƵ with unique opportunities for students to collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners.
- Align faculty, staff, and students with community partner needs and resources to supplement projects with non-traditional external support.
- Enhance faculty research and staff goals by harnessing students' energy and creativity, leading to increased scholarly output and broader community impact.
- Foster meaningful connections between faculty, staff, students, and community partners by creating collaborative spaces for shared intellectual pursuits, mentorship opportunities, and academic fellowship at Alvernia and beyond.
Interested in learning more? Contact Jamie Becker, Director of Academic Services at jamie.becker@alvernia.edu.
