Advising
Overview of Advising at the Swearer Center
The Swearer Center provides a range of advising support to students through opportunities such as the University Community Academic Advising Project (UCAAP) and Ability VII to more general support for students seeking academic and career advice. Information about Jobs and Careers can be found here; contact Amy Doyle to discuss community-based work advising or other Swearer staff based on your interest.
University Community Academic Advising Program – UCAAP
We know that moments of powerful and transformative learning for many students occur outside the classroom or laboratory. Brown’s educational philosophy encourages many educational pathways and encourages students to “practice habits of self-reflection and empathy for others, and to examine and articulate the moral convictions that will guide them through life.” In support of Brown’s curricular goals and recognizing the idealism and rich community-based experiences students bring with them to the university, the Swearer Center for Public Service in partnership with the Office of the Dean of the College, has created UCAAP - an academic advising program for first-year students that promotes the exploration of scholarship and service.
UCAAP has been designed to encourage students to embrace community participation, reflection, and civic responsibility as central parts of a Brown education. Students apply to be part of UCAAP and are matched with Academic Advisors who encourage them to think about the connection of academic study with work and service in the community. The UCAAP Program is an academic advising option like CAP, though unlike CAP, no academic credit is offered for participation. While community exploration and work is certainly encouraged, community service is not a requirement of UCAAP.