Farm to Table Learning Community
AT A GLANCE
Why join?
The Farm to Table Learning Community at UCCS is tailored to students interested in nutrition and health. It intends to foster a supportive environment for students to navigate the college experience together, build a support network, and make lasting friendships.
During class sessions:
- students will focus on how food is grown and the ways in which it is consumed.
- students will learn the impact of healthy food choices on their lives.
Outside of class:
- students will have plenty of opportunities to engage in social activities and professional development events tailored to enhance their career readiness.
Learning Community Coach:
Each of our learning communities has a Learning Community Coach (LCC) - a student who shares a similar interest (in this case, an interest in nutrition and health), who has successfully navigated their first year at UCCS. LCC's attend the Gateway Program Seminar (GPS) class every week and meet with students individually and in groups outside of class. LCC's help connect students with instructors, resources, and opportunities to get the most out of their college experience.
How do I join?
HOW DO I JOIN?
To join the Farm to Table Learning Community, email gps@uccs.edu for a permission code to enroll in GPS 1010.001. The Farm to Table Learning Community is open to any student interested in nutrition and health.
GPS 1010.001 - Farm to Kitchen
Tuesdays 10:50 AM - 1:30 PM (Aug. 22, 2024 - Nov. 10, 2024)
*Mandatory Gateway Days on August 22nd and 23rd from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days.
Course Description: This class offers practical skills and inspiring ideas to lead students towards the path of nutritious food choices. These healthy food choices are beneficial in terms of academic success, mental well-being, vitality, and environmental restoration.
Meet the Farm to Table Team
Dr. Julie Albertson
Senior Instructor - College of Engineering and Applied Science
Teaches the GPS 1010.011 course for the Mission to Mars Learning Community.
Phone: 719-255-3814
Email: jalberts@uccs.edu
Office: OCSE A442
Dr. Albertson is a senior instructor in the Department of Mechancial and Aerospace Engineering.
Dr. Peter Gorder
Associate Professor - College of Engineering and Applied Science
Teaches the GPS 1010.011 course for the Mission to Mars Learning Community.
Phone: 719-255-3168
Email: pgorder@uccs.edu
Office: OCSE A439
Dr. Gorder is an Associatte Professor in the Department of Mechancial and Aerospace Engineering.
Samarth Patel
Lecturer
Teaches the GPS 1010.011 course for the Mission to Mars Learning Community.
Phone: 719-424-6097
Email: spatel6@uccs.edu
Office: OCSE A430
Samarth is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering and a Master's degree in Aerospace Propulsion Technology. He is currently researching diffuse interface methods for complex fluid-fluid interactions. This and his broader interests are in combustion dynamics and developing models for simulation of the detonation waves through a propellant droplet.
Chris Moody
Learning Community Coach
Phone: 719-255-3570
Email: st-lc05@uccs.edu
Office: Main Hall 324
My name is Chris Moody. I am a third-year UCCS Student studying towards a degree in Business Administration and Management with a minor in Economics. I am also a cadet in the AFROTC Program at Detachment 105 in CU Boulder.
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