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UW-L’s New TRIO Program

UW-L’s New TRIO Program. What it is? How did it come to UW-L?. Who was Ronald E. McNair. Is there a need for such a program at UW-L?. What are the objectives?. Which students will McNair serve?. How will the program be designed?. How can we work together?. Who was Ronald E. McNair?.

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UW-L’s New TRIO Program

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  1. UW-L’s New TRIO Program • What it is? How did it come to UW-L? • Who was Ronald E. McNair • Is there a need for such a program at UW-L? • What are the objectives? • Which students will McNair serve? • How will the program be designed? • How can we work together?

  2. Who was Ronald E. McNair? Dr. Ronald E. McNair was one of the astronauts killed in the 1986 Challenger accident. BS in Physics from North Carolina A&T State University (1971) Ph.D. in Physics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1976) Performed some of the earliest research on chemical HF/DF and high-pressure CO lasers

  3. Finding Diamonds to Polish Ken McElroy John Awowale Diamonds in the Rough: students that have hidden, exceptional talents and/or potential, but currently lack the resources to truly stand out in their fields

  4. Expanding Opportunities at UW-L Source: UW-L Office of Institutional Research

  5. 100% of McNair participants will engage in research and scholarly activities that will directly impact their educational progression each McNair Program academic year. 100% of new participants served in each McNair Program academic year will attain a baccalaureate degree within three (3) years. 70% of bachelor's degree recipients will enroll in a post-baccalaureate program by the fall term of the academic year immediately following completion of that degree. 10% of McNair Program participants will attain a doctoral degree within ten (10) years of the attainment of the bachelor's degree. What are the Program’s Objectives?

  6. Which students will McNair serve? * The McNair program will serve 26 UW-L students each academic year, including this year!

  7. The McNair Academic Year • McNair Night: September & April • Presentations by McNair seniors • Introduction to the program • Start the application process Sophomore Recruitment Summer Research Experience • Conduct research investigation • Summarize/analyze data or complete scholarly activity 13 Junior Scholars • Orientation for selected students • Create Academic Achievement Plan • Linking scholars with faculty mentors • Pre-research seminars • Complete annotated bibliography • Receive research/scholarship training • Prepare research proposal 13 Senior Scholars • Practice presenting research or scholarly activity on-campus • Power Point presentation for McNair scholars and mentors • McNair Night poster session • Present research at research conferences • Local/state research conference • Regional/national disciplinary conference Admission to a Post-Baccalaureate Program (Grad School)

  8. How can we work together? • Develop a university center for post-baccalaureate studies • Broaden/enhance existing undergraduate research experiences across campus • Develop partnerships to increase the retention of our juniors and seniors – a major theme of Inclusive Excellence • Broaden the ranks of the professorate

  9. Thank You!

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