The Education and Human Services Residential College (EHSRC) is committed to provide the highest quality educational experiences to support exploration and discovery among future education and human service leaders. In the EHSRC, students explore emerging ideas, engage in research and create connections with others who share a commitment to enhancing life and learning. Through the courses and shared experiences, students expand their understanding of self and the issues facing our increasingly diverse and complex world. Field experiences, internships, service learning opportunities, and study abroad programs enhance the college's professional programs. Our residential college provides another opportunity for pre-professional students to work collegially with fellow students and faculty from their particular fields of study.

Students who participate in the EHSRC achieve more. Since the EHSRC started in 2005, students who participate in the EHSRC consistently take and complete more credit hours with great success. When compared with other similar students, EHSRC students have significantly higher grade point averages, enjoy more educational opportunities, demonstrate greater confidence and leadership ability, participated in research with faculty, engaged in more civic and community service opportunities, studied abroad, and graduated in less time.

Requirements:

Participating in the EHSRC does require a commitment to engaged, active learning. All members of this community seek a major within the College of Education and Human Services. In addition, each new member also completes the following courses as part of the EHSRC cohort during the first semester of college:

• FYE 101E (1 credit seminar)
• HDF 100 or PSY 100 (3 credits)
• ENG 101 or MTH placement (3 credits)
• TAI 170 (3 credits)
• One or two courses from your concentration (3-6 credits)
  Total: 13-16 credits

It is also expected that all EHSRC members:

• Follow the C.L.A.S.S. standards as outlined below:

o    Attend a minimum of two (2) Community events per semester

o    Attend a minimum of one (1) Leadership event per semester

o    Complete a minimum of two (2) Academic activities per semester

o    Attend a minimum of one (1) Scholarship event per semester

o    Participate in at least one (1) EHSRC Service event per semester

• Complete an Academic Career Plan by the end of the first semester
• Attend the monthly EHSRC meetings
• Maintain a minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Freshmen complete a minimum of 7.5 service hours each semester for a minimum of 15 total hours for the year
• Upperclassmen complete a minimum of 10 service hours each semester for a minimum of 20 total hours for the year
• Comply with the rules and regulations that govern life in Sweeney Residence Hall. These regulations can be found online through the Office of Residence Life website, or the link below: Office of Residence Life Rules & Regulations
• Comply with the rules and regulations outlined in the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Disciplinary Procedures as published by the CMU Office of Student Life. These regulations can be found at the Office of Student Life website, or the link below: Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Disciplinary Procedures