Vertically Integrated Projects
The VIP Program is the next revolution in higher education research.
The VIP Model – Overcoming Fragmentation
No Time Barrier
Time for Students to Learn, Contribute, Lead
No Disciplinary or Mission Barriers
Long-Term, Large-Scale, Ambitious Projects
Everyone Succeeds Together
Peer-to-Peer Learning, Mentoring, Leadership
Our Structure
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Enable Long-Term, Large-Scale, Multidisciplinary Teams
The Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Model for Experiential Learning creates long-term, large-scale projects that unite undergraduate education and faculty research, innovation, design, and entrepreneurship through multidisciplinary teams.
The VIP Program is the next revolution in higher education research.
Education
A Leader In Education
The Vertically-Integrated Projects (VIP) Program operates in a research and development context. Undergraduate students that join VIP teams earn academic credit for their participation in design/discovery efforts that assist faculty and graduate students with research and development issues in their areas of expertise.
Students
Students work with faculty, graduate students and peers on long-term, large-scale projects that bring together research, education, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Operating like small start-up companies, teams meet regularly. Students should possess a willingness to learn and collaborate within their team.
Faculty
Each VIP team is led by a faculty member in an area of their expertise, spanning across various disciplines, ultimately connecting students across disciplines as well. Projects are large-scale, long-term, enabling student teams to help address and solve real-world problems.
Resources
All students apply to join a VIP team using the “Submit Application” link on the teams page. When a student is accepted to a VIP team, they will receive enrollment instructions from the VIP team.
Peer Reviews
VIP Team Experience
VIP and Peer Review
An important component of the VIP team experience is peer-evaluation. Students evaluate classmates with whom they work, with one evaluation at midterms and one at the end of each semester.
Completed Evaluations
Only instructors can view completed evaluations, and they use them in monitoring student progress. Students can only submit peer evaluations during active evaluation periods. Instructors can access evaluations at any time.
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office hours
M-F: 8am - 3:30pm
Address
University of Delaware
Phone
(302)-831-4997