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About the UC Faculty and Staff Department of Focused Inquiry Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies VCU Common Book Menu About the UC Faculty and Staff Department of Focused Inquiry Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies VCU Common Book offices are open virtually Contact Information for all areas is below Program Phone number Email Focused Inquiry 804-827-3614 mcjohnson@vcu.edu Overrides for FI courses 804-827-4020 fioverride@vcu.edu Focused Inquiry Learning Lounge (FILL) 804-827-0838 askinh@vcu.edu ucfill@vcu.edu Interdisciplinary Studies (including advising, major declaration, overrides) 804-827-4036 bis@vcu.edu Common Book 804-828-5419 williamsfd@vcu.edu Other academic issues 804-828-5419 williamsfd@vcu.edu HR/Finance/Admin 804-827-1337 804-827-1393 harriscd@vcu.edu hwalker@vcu.edu Current Focused Inquiry or Interdisciplinary Studies students should contact their professors by email Stay Healthy! Curricular Innovation and Student Success The enhances student engagement and success by providing a central home for innovative learning experiences from the first year onward. Our support for excellence in learning empowers life-long learners to become creative, integrative thinkers. Get to know the UC Meet our Graduates We are incredibly proud of our Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies program graduates! They have built a learning trajectory unique to their academic and professional needs. Get to know our students UC Open Virtually Current Focused Inquiry or Interdisciplinary Studies students should contact their professors by email Stay healthy! Focused Inquiry The Department of Focused Inquiry offers small, seminar-style classes for first- and second-year students as part of the core curriculum at VCU. Our interdisciplinary faculty strives to foster curiosity about the world at large through community-engaged, experiential, and problem-based learning. Interdisciplinary Studies The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies is designed for students who wish to create an individualized curriculum not available in traditional majors. Students in this undergraduate degree program are able to design an individualized degree compatible with their academic, or professional needs. Common Book The Common Book Program is one of the largest initiatives in . Building upon the nationally recognized Summer Reading program, the new initiative expands the previous program into a university-wide initiative focused on welcoming our first-year students into the vibrant intellectual culture of VCU. Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Our Undergraduate Teaching Program provides successful FI students a chance to engage in experiential education through collaboration, mentorship, and reflection. UTAs work in the classroom, adding a crucial layer of support that helps both their students and their faculty mentors. Interested in supporting our work? The is the central home for university-wide programs and resources that help to enhance students’ undergraduate experience. Fund dollars provide the with the ability to meet unexpected needs not funded through the Commonwealth of Virginia, as well as respond to unforeseen opportunities. Donate today Student Support at VCU There are a number of social learning communities that should be of particular interest to you as a first-year student. General Education at VCU The is home to the foundational courses inVCU's general education. These courses, UNIV111, 112, and 200, are housed in the Department of Focused Inquiry. News and Events Learn more about what is new at the college. The supports VCU Votes! Learn more about VCU Votes here . Virginia Commonwealth University Harris Hall, 5th Floor 1015 Floyd Avenue Box 842015 Richmond, Virginia 23284-2015 Phone: 804-827-0838 Last Updated: August 30, 2019 Privacy | Accessibility © 2020 | Powered by Beaver Builder '); document.write(''); } Privacy Statement...