Colorado State University

The Wolves to Rams Learning Community is a non-residential program that provides advising, scholarships, stipends, workshops, mentorship, and paid research training to students in STEM transferring from Front Range Community College, and other community colleges within the Colorado Community College System, to Colorado State University (CSU). Low-income, First Generation, and underrepresented students are particularly encouraged to participate.

Wolves to Rams programs are funded through grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Being a member of the Wolves to Rams Learning Community means:

• –Transferring from Front Range to CSU and earning a bachelor’s degree.
• –Engaging with advisors about the transfer process and to learn about opportunities for research and/or internships.
• –Participating in the one credit seminar IU 300- Becoming a Scientist to connect with peers and understand what it means to be a scientist.
• –Taking charge of your financial situation by creating a financial plan, applying for aid, and asking for help when you need it.
• –Registering for average of 15 credits per semester and utilizing academic support resources (i.e., tutoring) to graduate on time.
• –Finding faculty and professional mentors for achieving your goals.
• –Learning about and using other offices on campus who support transfer students.

Wolves to Rams strongly believes that diverse perspectives are valuable in science. Our program serves to directly address participation gaps amongst our targeted student population in order to increase participation by diverse individuals in the greater science community at large.

To learn more about Wolves to Rams click here

For additional info contact Orlando Cruz at Orlando.Cruz@colostate.edu. 

Who can apply?
Students in the Warner College of Natural Resources

Information about the Equity &  Leadership in Natural Resources Community
Warner Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) support students’ leadership development in natural resources, sustainability, and outdoor leadership. Equity & Leadership in Natural Resources (EL) students live and learn together; network with natural resources faculty, graduate students, student leaders, and community members; and gain professional development in diversity, equity, and inclusion in natural resource fields. NR 192 Seminar course topics focus on diverse perspectives in natural resources, environmental justice, and leadership to promote equity. Service-learning activities also include community engagement related to these themes. Students have linked course opportunities with CO 150 in special sections focused on natural resource food, energy, and water issues.

All Warner RLC students participate in professional development experiences to expand their knowledge and skills and take part in service-learning and career exploration in their chosen fields of study. At the start of the fall semester, RLC students take part in a common reading and participate in programming at the CSU Environmental Learning Center. Throughout the academic year, there are special opportunities for engagement such as unique events with WCNR faculty and behind-the-scenes tours at the Denver Zoo. Annual traditions include the WCNR RLC Inclusive Excellence Banquet in fall and the CSU Banff Mountain Film Festival in spring.

More information on community requirements and how to apply can be found on the Warner Residential Learning Communities site

Contact Information:
Dr. Kaye Holman
WCNR Learning Communities Director
kaye.holman@colostate.edu
970-491-2139