Application Guidelines

for VIA Credit Programs

Any individual, student group, or campus organization wanting to present or sponsor either a VIA credit program, may apply to the Values, Ideas and Arts (VIA) Committee.  

This application form also may be used to recommend speakers or other programming for the VIA Committee to consider.

Programs qualifying for VIA credit should cover two of the three goals below:

• enhance students' educational experiences through exposure to a diversity of opinions, music, art, and service opportunities,

• provide faculty with topics that are both within and outside their fields of study that will promote their intellectual talents,

• promote faculty and student ownership of the VIA program. 

VIA applications

      for fall semester are due to the VIA Committee no later than the preceding March 1,

      for spring semester are due the preceding November 1

      for other VIA credit programs are due 60 days before the event

Applications received after these dates will be accepted, but approval will be governed by existing scheduling and financial commitments. 

For VIA credit programs, sponsoring groups or individuals are responsible for all arrangements regarding planning and preparations.  The administrative secretary for VIA is available to assist.

Applications from students or student organizations must be accompanied by a letter of support from a member of the faculty.  This faculty member will be expected to provide support and guidance during planning and preparation if the proposal is approved.

Any questions should be directed to Kim Meyer, administrative secretary for Values, Ideas and the Arts (VIA).  Contact

Kim in A133, at x5051, or ksmeyer@manchester.edu

Applications may be submitted to any VIA Committee member or to Kim Meyer.