PLSCI 4975

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  • Schedule of Classes - September 7, 2025 7:07PM EDT

PLSCI 4975
Undergraduate Peer Mentoring and Leadership Development in SIPS

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Being a club officer or a peer mentor is an opportunity to learn about leadership and collaboration, as well as communication and the challenges of balancing diverse responsibilities. Preparation in this arena can serve a student for life, from learning how to engage in the workplace to being involved in community organizations and learning responsibilities ranging from conflict management to serving as a fiscal steward. Opportunities for leadership development and growth will vary; in general, they include learning how to: foster inclusiveness and a healthy, positive social atmosphere among members and peers; respond to student concerns; communicate and collaborate effectively with staff, faculty advisors, and other faculty, staff, administrators and students; reflect on and articulate experiences with other mentors or club officers throughout the semester; and maintain the reputation, continuity and history of a Cornell organization.


Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA, 2024SP

Learning Outcomes

  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with staff, advisors, faculty, staff, administrators, and students.
  • Foster inclusiveness and a healthy, positive social atmosphere among members and peers.
  • Recognize the signs of students in distress and respond appropriately.
  • Communicate the breadth and depth of campus resources that assist students.
  • Model excellent study habits, as well as how to engage with others in collaborative settings that foster learning.
  • Collaborate with other mentors or club officers to increase peer-to-peer and peer-to-university professional interactions.
  • Model and articulate how mistakes and failure are a natural part of the learning process, as well as an opportunity for growth.
  • Model attributes of positive mentoring, including compassion, responsiveness, integrity, and confidentiality.

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  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Plant Sciences Peer Mentors

  • 11803 PLSCI 4975   IND 601

    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Katz, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Hortus Forum

  • 13412 PLSCI 4975   IND 602

    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Lamb, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Dilmun Hill Student Farm

  • 13413 PLSCI 4975   IND 603

    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Maher, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Hydroponics Club

  • 13414 PLSCI 4975   IND 604

    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Mattson, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Agricultural Sciences Peer Mentors

  • 13425 PLSCI 4975   IND 605

    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Rossi, F

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Garden Ambassador Team

  • 20211 PLSCI 4975   IND 606

    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Skelly, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To request a permission number, contact Sonja Skelly (sms92).

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  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Horticulture Enterprise Team

  • 20212 PLSCI 4975   IND 607

    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Skelly, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To request a permission number, contact Sonja Skelly (sms92).

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  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Sustainable Landscape Team

  • 20213 PLSCI 4975   IND 608

    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Skelly, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To request a permission number, contact Sonja Skelly (sms92).

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  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Youth Education Team

  • 20214 PLSCI 4975   IND 609

    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Skelly, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To request a permission number, contact Sonja Skelly (sms92).

    Department Consent Required (Add)