Beginning in Fall 2016, faculty and departments can have their courses offering undergraduate research, scholarly inquiry, and creative activity (URSICA) designated in Banner. These courses will be designated with a “UR” label. URSICA is a high impact practice which has strong national data to support its effectiveness in promoting student retention and completion. The “UR” designation is meaningful to 4-year colleges and universities, so it will offer additional transfer opportunities to MCC students. Faculty and department chairs interested in having their courses designated can contact the URSICA committee co-chairs: Jim Cronmiller (Biology) <
mailto:jcronmiller@monroecc.edu> and/or Thomas Blake (English and Philosophy) <
mailto:tblake@monroecc.edu>. The URSICA guidelines and application are attached.