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The J. Wayne Reitz Undergraduate Scholars Program was established to recognize and encourage academic achievement, leadership, and service among undergraduate students at the University of Florida. The program is named in honor of Dr. J. Wayne Reitz, who served as the President of the University of Florida from 1955-67.
Undergraduate students are selected as "Reitz Scholars" each year, and previous Reitz Scholars must apply for consideration for 2012-13. Emphasis is placed upon identifying students from a broad spectrum of university life, including academic, political, religious, recreational, and service organizations. Students selected to be "Reitz Scholars" receive educational enhancements and an intentional leadership program that requires extensive participation. Note that this is not a scholarship program and scholarship funds will not be disbursed.
The students will participate in a themed learning community revolving around a designated topic and will enroll in a 1-credit course which meets weekly on Wednesdays during the academic year during 9th period (4:05-4:55 p.m.). Please do not apply if you have other non-academic commitments that would interfere with your participation.
The Reitz Scholars will be selected by a faculty-staff committee, and the scholarships will be renewable annually up to a total of three years. Renewal will be determined by the selection committee after reviewing the performance of the Scholars each year. Reitz Scholars will be expected to maintain high levels of academic achievement as well as excellent leadership and service records at the University to continue with this scholarship. The program requires attendance at the weekly classes, one retreat in fall and one in spring, and other activities for the Reitz Scholars. Becoming a Reitz Scholar means regular participation and being paired with a faculty mentor for individual support.
It is expected that the Reitz Scholars Program for outstanding undergraduate leaders will have a very positive impact on the quality of student life at the University of Florida.
For more information, Contact
Jeanna Mastrodicasa.
Assistant Vice President
Student Affairs
Email: jeannam@ufsa.ufl.edu