Goals:
The Millersville University One Book program:
- Introduces incoming students to college life
- Promotes reading and discussion
- Supports interdisciplinary exploration
- Creates opportunities for learning outside and inside the classroom
- Encourages student, staff and community engagement and identification as active participants of an intellectual community
- Offers opportunities for creative and artistic expression in relation to One Book One Campus selection themes
Book selection criteria:
- enjoyable and engaging read
- addresses a theme or topic of interest to a wide variety of readers
- supports interdisciplinary approaches
- encourages new learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom
- engages student, staff, and community interest and participation
- integrates well into the curriculum across the university
- themes support multiple related events
- not already assigned as required reading for high school
- suitable for first year students
- meets suggested length (250-350 pages)
- available in paperback
- author may be available to visit campus
One Book One Campus committee members:
- Prof. Michele Santamaria, Library, Co-Chair
- Dr. A. Nicole Pfannenstiel, English, Co-Chair
Questions? Contact One Book One Campus co-chairs: OneBook.OneCampus@millersville.edu
Or contact the co-chairs directly:
Michele.Santamaria@millersville.edu
AmberNicole.Pfannenstiel@millersville.edu