College of Arts and Science

Miami is in our hearts.  It is the place where we met, where we found our life's friends and where we became adults.  We are the professionals we are today because of Miami's experience and education. ~Heidi and Kevin Brundage '98

The College of Arts and Science is the largest academic division on campus, and is the only division in which all Miami undergraduates are required to take courses. Because the liberal arts form the foundation upon which a Miami education is built, the College requires an unprecedented investment in its people and programs. Investments in the liberal arts will impact the entire University.

Scholarships, Fellowships and Student Enrichment
$15 million
Scholarships and Fellowships
The College seeks to increase the diversity of its student body, matriculate the best students, and provide financial assistance through merit- and need-based awards.

Student Enrichment Opportunities
A Miami liberal arts education prepares graduates for a complex and diverse world through global and cultural education.

	Miami’s extensive study abroad programs enable students to immerse themselves in other cultures.
	The Bridge Program brings talented high school students of diverse backgrounds to campus each summer for pre-college coursework. The program prepares students for college while creating ties to Miami University.
	The Mosaic Program invites first-year students to live in a specialized residence hall to participate in weekly faculty-led seminars on diversity and cultural differences.

Dean's Scholars
The Dean’s Scholars Program permits outstanding undergraduate students to team with faculty mentors who sponsor a year-long project of original research or scholarship.

Faculty Support
$7.5 million
The retiring baby boom generation forces Miami to compete for new faculty against institutions offering endowed faculty positions. The College seeks an endowment to attract and retain outstanding faculty.

	Endowed Chairs will provide salary and benefits equal to those funded at other prestigious institutions.
	Seed funds will help new faculty develop as teachers and scholars.
	Conference stipends will enable faculty to present the results of research and scholarship at national conferences.
	A visiting lecturer fund will bring outstanding scholars to campus to work with Miami students and faculty.

Program Support
$4.5 million
The educational vision of the College of Arts and Science is embodied in the strength of its academic programs. Its most accomplished programs, these efforts include:

	Centers of Excellence—programs that secure outside research support, provide service to Ohio, or offer interdisciplinary learning opportunities for students. The Center for Interactive Media Studies and the revitalized Journalism Program will bring knowledge of new media to students planning to work in the mass communication or business fields.
	Selective Excellence Awards—support to establish annual competitive awards to accomplished programs and departments seeking seed funds to enhance their academic quality.
	Enrichment Funds—support to enhance programs including the First-Year Seminars, Honors Courses, Capstone Experience, and a new Jewish Studies Program.

Technology and Equipment
$3 million
The College’s instructional programs must keep abreast of technological advances that students must master for success in their careers.