The Common Reading Program is a campus-wide engagement opportunity designed to provide faculty, staff and students with an enjoyable and positive reading experience, to reinforce the message that reading is an integral part of the college experience, and to foster a sense of community on campus.
Program Goals
- To provide a common experience for faculty, staff, and students
- To build an intellectual community among students, faculty, and staff
- To help students make connections between classroom and out-of-classroom experiences
- To engage students in discussions surrounding current societal issues
Why a Common Reading Program?
Each fall, students everywhere are embarking on a unique journey. At Penn State Berks, we strive to alleviate some of the concerns shared by numerous students by joining them in a common experience.
Benefits of a Common Reading Program
- It offers the chance to develop a sense of community, connectedness to the university, and cultivate an enlightened student.
- There is a cross-curricular integration of skill building activities
- The guest speakers, community service, and social activities based on the content of the book will allow the students to come away with a sense of unity and commitment to their studies, peers and community.