总体概述
Purpose and Vision
The capstone project should incorporate two of the three Camras Pillars: research, 服务, 和领导能力. 这确保了顶点项目的设计是为了回馈社区，而不管主题是什么. These projects are intended to last one year, 并为威尼斯人平台们提供选择，在未来的几年里，他们可以在此基础上继续发展，或者决定进行一个全新的项目. 威尼斯人平台们每年都可以作为Camras威尼斯人平台留在威尼斯人平台，参加一个面向支柱社会的项目.
好处
There is a direct benefit to the scholar for partaking in this program. Over the course of the year, students will grow intellectually and professionally while working on this project, which takes place outside of their coursework. They will receive recognition upon completion, 并有威尼斯人平台谈论他们在专业面试和研究生申请项目中的成就. As the program grows, 已经完成顶点项目的威尼斯人平台也有可能指导第一次参与该项目的学生.
还有一个好处是，威尼斯人平台们可以回馈他们的同行和社区，无论他们决定在哪两个支柱上工作. 除了, 这是一个专业发展的好威尼斯人平台，可以在简历中添加内容，也可以在工作面试和研究生申请中讨论.
Team or Individual Effort
This project can be done on your own or with a team of other scholars/students. You do not need to decide right away, and can be figured out during the planning phases. If you would like assistance and to work with a team and do not already have people to work with, the executive board can facilitate getting other scholars involved.
Timeline and Time Commitment
Brainstorming phase: The month of September is reserved for applying for the program and brainstorming. Guidelines and assistance will be provided along the way.
每月报到:每个月学生都要填写一份顶点更新表，这样他们就有责任了，这样他们就可以在需要的时候得到帮助. In-person meetings are not required.
Presentation at the end of the year: At the end of the academic year, there will be an opportunity to present the work done for the project. More information will be provided during the spring semester.
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