About EX[L] [Un]classes For faculty Student initiatives

[Un]classes 

A community-engaged learning model

[Un]classes break the mold of a traditional class by being unscripted, transdisciplinary, community-engaged courses that lead to real-world impact. They provide a uniquely Akron way to investigate topics of local relevance, generate meaningful solutions, and learn alongside community experts. Faculty and students work closely together to craft the class and students have a voice in the course design, topics of study, and projects. [Un]classes offer an opportunity to connect fields of study to real-world issues participants feel passionate about.

In an [Un]class, students will exercise creative imagination and problem-solving skills, demonstrate growth through self-discovery, learn about local issues, and connect to Akron communities.

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[Un]classes offered since 2016

57+

Unique [Un]class instructors

651

University of Akron students reached

94%

experienced growth in or applied their skills in creative/innovative thinking from [Un]class

87%

agree/strongly agree that the [Un]class strengthened their connection to the community/city of Akron

80%

agree/strongly agree the [Un]class increased their connection to UA

The particulars:

  1. [Un]classes can be used to satisfy Honors Colloquia requirements; talk to your advisor or EX[L] Center co-director Dr. Christin Seher (cseher@uakron.edu) to learn more.
  2. Some [Un]classes may be used to satisfy the Complex Systems General Education requirement. Should you seek GenEd credit, you must talk to your professor within the first two weeks of class.
  3. Register for the course under the number and department in which it is listed; if the course number is controlled or has a pre-requisite, reach out to the instructor of record for help. To seek independent study (IS) credit in another unit, contact Dr. Seher.

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