Living Learning Communities
Champion Scholars
Champion Scholars is a dynamic Living Learning Community designed to empower first-year men through academic support, leadership development, and meaningful engagement. Rooted in a commitment to student success, the program fosters a strong sense of brotherhood, cultural pride, and civic responsibility while connecting participants with valuable professional and social networks. Residents of Bias Hall will benefit from hands-on workshops, mentorship opportunities, and collaborative experiences that promote personal growth, academic achievement, and lifelong leadership skills.
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Goals
- Improve retention rate for ECSU men
- Increase graduation rate for ECSU men
- Instill a sense of pride in being a member of an ECSU men’s initiative program
- Establish a sense of group unity and academic mindedness in support of graduation efforts
- Instill an overall commitment to achieve student success
- Provide professional development and leadership training opportunities
Eligibility
- Be a first-year student
- Self-identify as male
- Reside in Bias Hall
Expectations
- Participate in training, activities, workshops, and events;
- Challenge yourself to achieve new goals and explore alternatives;
- Expand and cultivate relationships amongst a network of professionals and peers;
- Learn how to operate in a network of talented peers;
- Dress and conduct yourselves in an appropriate and professional manner;
- Encourage, uplift, and support peers;
- Be a willing to serve and volunteer across the ECSU campus and Elizabeth City Community;
- Make intentional efforts to monitor and support your academic success;
- Take initiative in developing and cultivating positive relationships;
- Listen and keep an open mind in order to benefit from the experiences, insights, and advice;
- Treat others time and contributions as value;
- Respond promptly to request received regarding the CHAMPION Scholars program;
- Be polite and courteous;
- Accept leadership responsibilities that may arise;
- Complete assessment and surveys;
- Participate in a focus group as needed;