SCULPT is a faculty-led autonomous entity housed within Academic Affairs at Utah Valley University. The Innovation Academy supplies administrative and support services for SCULPT as needed. SCULPT is led and directed entirely by elected faculty.  

SCULPT provides resources to faculty members for developing inquiry-based pedagogy, encourages and recognizes undergraduate research, provides training for faculty in mentoring, advocates for recognition of inquiry-based teaching and learning in the RTP process, and provides information to students and faculty about funding opportunities and other research assistance.

SCULPT provides faculty resources for:

  • Developing inquiry-based pedagogy,
  • Encouraging undergraduate research,
  • Developing programs,
  • Mentoring students,
  • Developing skills and traits in students, and
  • Helping identify and pursue funding.

 

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Faculty: Join SCULPT!

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Joining SCULPT is easy! To get on the list, please fill out the form below and you will be notified of SCULPT meetings, activities, and opportunities as they come up. Faculty members do not need to be members to benefit from SCULPT activities and resources, but being a member will put you in touch with other faculty members who also value inquiry-based learning for students. Show your support for undergraduate research and inquiry-based pedagogy by adding your name to the list of members.

SCULPT Co-Chairs

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SCULPT Advisory Board 2024-2025

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Previous Co-Chairs

Ana M. Aguilera

College of Humanities and Social Sciences
2017/18

Anne Arendt

College of Engineering & Technology
2015/16, 2016/17

Seth Christensen

College of Engineering & Technology
2019/20, 2020/21

Ron Hammond

CHSS Behavioral Science
2019/20

Jessi Hill

CHSS Behavioral Science
2018/19

Joseph Jensen

College of Science
2018/19, 2019/20

Olga Kopp

College of Science
2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18

Dianne McAdams-Jones

CHPS Nursing/Health Professions
2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23

Maritza Sotomayor

Woodbury School of Business
2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18

Anton Tolman

CHSS Behavioral Science
2018/19, 2019/20