The Kansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (KS-LSAMP) provides programs for students throughout Kansas with the goal of increasing the success of underrepresented students in STEM. The alliance consists of community colleges within the state of Kansas as well as Kansas State University.

K-State School profileKansas State University was established in 1863 as thestate of Kansas’ land-grant college. K-State is home to many multicultural organizations on campus, including HALO*, BSU*, NASA* and AASU*. Forty percent of K-State ‘s student population is made up of first generation students. The university awards $29 million in scholarships each year that are based on academics, activities, service and financial need. Currently, 7 out of 10 students receive financial assistance scholarships, financial aid and more. KS-LSAMP participating colleges at K-State include the College of Arts & Sciences, the College of Engineering, the College of Agriculture and the College of Education.

K-State KS-LSAMP activities:• Research Immersion: Pathways to STEM

(RiPS): An eight-week summer program during which students visit K-State to conduct independent research projects with faculty members in their field of interest.

• Developing Scholars Program (DSP): Allows students to conduct research during the fall and spring semesters.

• LSAMP seminars: Features topics related to student academic and professional development.

• Transfer Student Visit Days: Organized specifically for transfer students to visit K-State.

• Scholarship opportunities.

Kansas Louis Stokes Alliance

for Minority Participation

Fostering the success of underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)

Kansas State University Brenee King125 Seaton Hall919 Mid-Campus Drive North Manhattan, KS 66502 785-532-6054 lsamp@k-state.edu

Donnelly College Pedro Leite 913-621-8776 pleite@donnelly.edu

Dodge City Community CollegeRyan Ausmus 620-227-9325 rausmus@dc3.edu

Garden City Community CollegeRyan Ruda 620-276-9597 Ryan.ruda@gcccks.edu

Seward County Community College Todd Carter 620-417-1012 todd.carter@sccc.edu

*HALO = Hispanic American Leadership Organization, BSU = Black Student Union, NASA = Native American Student Affairs, AASU = Asian American Student Union

This material is supported by NSF grant 1305059

Garden City Community College

Seward County Community College

Dodge City Community College

Donnelly College

School profileSince 1935, Dodge City Community College has been committed to quality programs, student support and affordable, lifelong learning. Along with high-quality programs, DCCC students enjoy community enhancement, easy course transfers, personal development, career programs and athletics. DCCC is ranked the No. 4 most affordable community college, according to affordablecolleges.com.

DCCC KS-LSAMP activities:• STEM programming: Students interact with

professionals in their fields of interest and receive academic advising along with transfer information.

• Projects and research: Students work together and with faculty on research projects and hands-on activities.

• Educational trips: Students learn about STEM fields around the community.

• Recruitment trips to K-State.

• Research opportunities at K-State.

• Opportunities to attend and present research at national STEM conferences.

School profileLocated in the heart of Kansas City, Donnelly College offers a small campus experience with a wide range of program offerings, including associate degree programs, nursing programs and bachelor’s programs, including information systems. As a Catholic college, Donnelly has a legacy of serving first-generation students and supporting student success, especially preparing them to transfer successfully into four-year STEM programs. Designated both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Minority-Serving Institution, Donnelly consistently ranks in the top 100 most affordable, private colleges in the country.

Donnelly KS-LSAMP activities:• STEM Alternative Spring Break: A two-day

camp that brings middle and high school students to Donnelly’s campus to explore science and STEM careers.

• Supplemental instruction and tutoring in STEM courses.

• STEM career fairs and individualized career counseling.

• Field trips to attend regional science fairs and lectures.

• Recruitment trips to K-State.

• Research opportunities at K-State.

• Opportunities to attend and present research at national STEM conferences.

School profileGarden City Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. GCCC offers full-time instruction in biology, anatomy and physiology (with human cadaver lab), chemistry and physics. GCCC has been named as the Rural Community College of the year by the Rural Community College Alliance and is listed as a Military Friendly Institution by G.I. Jobs.

School profileSeward County Community College is a Hispanic- serving institution offering 45 programs of study ranging from one-year certificates to transfer degrees. Ranked nationally in the top 5 percent of more than 1,100 accredited community colleges, SCCC serves 2,600 students in the southwest corner of Kansas. Our first-time, full-time student population is 60 percent minority and students who participate in our STEM transfer degree support programs have a 90 percent graduation rate.

SCCC KS-LSAMP activities:• Writing lab.

• Students Assisting Students program.

• Recruitment trips to K-State.

• Research opportunities at K-State.

• Opportunities to attend and present research at national STEM conferences.

GCCC KS-LSAMP activities:• Individualized tutoring in STEM courses.

• Science and Math Club.

• Opportunities to present science demonstrations to area schools.

• Recruitment trips to K-State.

• Research opportunities at K-State.

• Opportunities to attend and present research at national STEM conferences.