Housing & Residence Education

Division of Student Affairs

SW 13th Street & Museum Road

PO Box 112100

Gainesville, FL 32611-2100

Phone: (352) 392-2161

Overview

The Leader/Scholar Program (LSP) is designed to address the specific needs and interests of first-year students entering the University. It offers academic, leadership, career, and transition programs and seminars beneficial for personal and community development.

A number of educational and social opportunities are available to help LSP students adjust to campus living and the University experience and then to help them succeed in this environment. By taking advantage of these opportunities, a resident can earn LSP credits toward a Leader/Scholar Certification at the end of the year.

About Trusler Hall

Trusler Hall houses 192 first year students, 4 Resident Assistants, 4 Peer Mentors, and 1 Graduate Hall Director. Trusler is an air-conditioned hall in the West Campus Residence Area in the immediate vicinity of Graham and Simpson Halls, as well as the Honors Residential College at Hume Hall. Right outside the front door is a swimming pool, tennis and volleyball courts, a convenience store, and a Boar's Head Sub Shop & Grille. Nearby is the Reitz Union, the Gator Corner Dining Facility, the O’Connell Center, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, and available freshman parking. For more information about the facility, click here.

Program Goals

  • Assist incoming first-year students in making a smooth transition to the University community.
  • Provide high quality residential programs in an effort to enhance new students' academic success and retention at the University.
  • Provide additional opportunities for informal out-of-class interactions between new students and faculty.
  • Provide opportunities to enhance academic success through participation in First Year Florida.
  • Provide professional and paraprofessional staff to address the specific needs of first year students.
  • Develop a strong sense of unity and support where students feel comfortable interacting with each other and the University community.

First Year Florida

LSP students are encouraged to register for a section of First Year Florida (SLS 1102) designed specifically for LSP -- these sections meet in the Graham Area. This one-credit course is designed to help students develop the necessary skills for success at UF. Topics covered include the following:

  • Time, stress, & money management
  • Getting involved at UF
  • Community service
  • Study strategies & academic success
  • Healthy choices
  • Contributing to a diverse campus
  • Career choices & planning

For more information on First Year Florida, click here.

Other Academic Resources

The Office of Academic Initiatives & Enhancement (AIE) is located in the Graham Area and staffed daily by Peer Mentors from Trusler Hall. The office includes study rooms and a small library with books targeted to first-year students. Study sessions and other educational programs take place in AIE’s classroom throughout the year.

During the day, AIE also offers an on-site academic advisor, a study buddy program for LSP residents, exam breakfasts, and occasional tutoring and exam review sessions.

Various Leader/Scholar Event Photos

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