CAS Faculty Researchers
Rukman Niyangoda, MFA, Assistant Professor
rniyangoda@udc.edu
Graphics, Web Design, Animation/Motion Graphics
Daniel Venne, MFA, Professor
dvenne@udc.edu
Art, Drawing, Painting, Art History
Bagus P. Himawan, M.A.,M.Sc., Assistant Professor
ibagus@udc.edu
Photography, Film, and Media Arts
Davide Prete, M.A., MFA, Assistant Professor
davide.prete@udc.edu
Art, Sculpture, Digital Fabrication, Additive Manufacturing, VR, AR
- develop a sense of belonging in the University community
- increase curricular and cocurricular collaborative interactions with other students, faculty, and staff
- demonstrate improved critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills
- demonstrate improved knowledge and skills related to career opportunities
- demonstrate a better understanding of differences and similarities among people
- experience a higher level of satisfaction with the University experience
No. DC-UP Learning Community students are charged the same rate as other students at UDC (depending on residency status).
Yes. DC-UP scholars are expected to participate in DC-UP activities throughout their undergraduate matriculation, and have access to their assigned academic coaches.
Yes. All DC-UP scholars are eligible to join the University Honors Program, provided they meet the requirements.
Yes. DC-UP scholars are required to meet with both their academic advisors and academic coaches throughout the academic year.
No. Scholars’ registration is based on their degree program requirements.
All DC-UP scholars are required to achieve a 3.0 grade point average by the end of the second semester of their sophomore year, excluding the summer term.