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The Path to UW program, launched in 2021, provides support, planning resources, community, and academic preparation experiences to Seattle Promise students on their journey from high school, through their Associate's Degree, and to the University of Washington.

We know that transfer success is enhanced when students connect with faculty; that sense of belonging is critical for retention and degree completion; and that student confidence is best conveyed by faculty who serve as transfer champions.

The Path to UW Program is funded by a grant from the City of Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning through the Office of the Mayor. Students currently enrolled at a Seattle College and admitted to the Seattle Promise program can begin participating in Path to UW in the first year of their associate degree. Path to UW programming includes:

  • Individualized admissions and advising support
  • Tailored events meant to help Seattle Promise students prepare to transfer to UW
  • Summer academic courses meant to help Seattle Promise students prepare for the academic transition to University of Washington

We are seeking UW faculty who are interested in teaching academic courses for either first year Promise students (those who have completed Year 1 of their Associate Degree) or those who have finished their Associate Degree and have been offered Admission to the University of Washington (Seattle Promise Year 2 cohort). Courses will take place August 22 to September 15 and course enrollments will be limited to 20 students in order to provide an experience that supports peer connections and close relationships with faculty. Instructors will be paid $10,000 for teaching a Path to UW academic seminar. Priority deadline for submissions is January 17.

Path to UW Academic Introduction Seminar (3 credits, Writing Requirement)

Who

For students interested in exploring the UW as a possible transfer institution as they finish their first year at a Seattle College.

When

August 22 - September 15, 2023; courses will meet 3 times per week for 2 hours, Tuesday - Thursday mornings.

How (logistics)

  • Students will be enrolled as non-matriculated students and assigned a UW NetID, giving them access to library resources and Learning Management Software such as Canvas, Google Drive, Zoom, etc.
  • The grant covers all costs associated with participating.
  • Students will earn UW credit which can be reverse-articulated back to their Associate Degree requirements.

What (course content)

  • Academic Introduction Seminars should highlight faculty research and scholarship, provide a deep dive into the intellectual life of a topic while offering a glimpse of the breadth and scope of the institution.
  • Provide an introduction to the UW as a potential transfer institution through faculty-led guidance, practice, and mentorship within the culture of higher learning at the UW.
  • Practice essential learning skills such as reading, research, synthesizing, and communicating through writing and speaking.
  • Introduce students to UW resources and opportunities for future study and exploration.
Path to UW Academic Transition Seminar (3 credits, Writing Requirement)

Who

For newly-admitted Autumn quarter transfer students who have participated in the Seattle Promise Program. Some students will be directly admitted to majors while others will be applying to majors in their first quarters at the UW. All students will continue to take courses across the many disciplines offered at the UW.

When

August 22 - September 15, 2023; courses will meet 2 times per week for 2 hours, Tuesday and Thursday mornings and will continue with 6 additional weekly meetings throughout Autumn quarter (schedule to be determined by the instructor).

How (logistics)

  • Students will be enrolled as matriculated students.
  • The grant covers all costs associated with participating (no additional tuition will be assessed)..
  • Students will earn UW credit that will be applied to their Autumn quarter transcript.

What (course content)

  • Academic Transition Seminars should highlight faculty research and scholarship, provide a deep dive into the intellectual life of a topic while offering a glimpse of the breadth and scope of the institution.
  • Help students successfully transition from a 2-year institution to the UW by providing faculty-led guidance and mentorship within the culture of higher learning at the UW.
  • Practice essential learning skills such as reading, research, synthesizing, and communicating through writing and speaking.
  • Introduce students to UW resources and opportunities.

If you are interested in applying to teach an Academic Introduction Seminar and/or an Academic Transition Seminar, please complete the online submission form:

Online Submission Form

Questions? Contact Michaelann Jundt at mjundt@uw.edu

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