SAEOPP McNair/SSS Scholars Research Conference
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Preparing, Promoting, & Producing
Research Scholars
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592 Tenth St., N.W.Atlanta, GA 30318-5776
404-875-9211, [email protected]
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“You do not teach the paths of a forest to an old gorilla.”
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The Southern Regional Education Board State Doctoral Scholars Program provides support for minority /underservedstudents to earn a Ph.D. and become faculty members at a college or university:
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“More than a check
and a handshake”
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Services for Scholars REGULAR SCHOLAR CONTACT
Institute on Teaching and Mentoring, Orientation, Directory, Program Graduates
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTAssistance with conferences when accepted to present
MENTORINGAll scholars must have a mentor, staff members always willing to assist you
NETWORKINGOrientation, Directories, Annual Institute, Referrals
ADVOCACY AND COUNSELINGProgram designed with your interest in mind/counselor on staff
CAREER COUNSELINGExperienced staff to assist with career decisions
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Compact for Faculty Diversity 19th Annual Institute on Teaching and Mentoring
Marriott Tampa Waterside Hotel and Marina Tampa, Florida
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Scholars Attending Institute
SREB Scholars* Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Minority
Ph.D. Scholars* National Institute of General
Medical Sciences Scholars* Gates Millennium Scholars National Science Foundation AGEP Scholars* Federation of American Societies
for Experimental Biology Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program Scholars
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Graduate School Puzzle
How can I sort out the puzzle?
How does all this fit together?
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Letters
Degree
Where
GPACost
Time
TestScores
MajorAdmission
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Letter of recommendationA. Discard the application.
B. Call the applicant to submit letters with signatures.
C. Contact the recommenders to verify they wrote the letters.
D. Keep the application in the pool for further consideration.
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Recommenders
Select recommenders carefully. Provide them with the names and
contact information. Recommenders can be different for
applications for admission. Meet/contact with recommenders;
discuss with them your plans; why you are asking them; provide a copy of your resume.
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How Do You Fund Your Graduate
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Funding Very different from “financial aid” at the
undergraduate level. No one stop shopping! Requires diligence! On going process as you progress. Masters Ph.D. Postdoctoral
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Financing Undergraduate Education
Grants (Pell, FSEOG, etc.)
Loans Federal Work Study Scholarships
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“The SUPPORT that you receive should be more than a check and a handshake”
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Good Support = Graduation Academic preparation Good fit Good Faculty Mentor Sufficient $$ Support Supportive environment
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Questions to ask Recruiters, Faculty, Deans
or Chairs What is the graduation rate for
minority/1st generation, students with disabilities enrolled in your program?
Other than financial support, what other support would a student expect to receive from your program department?
Please describe your mentor program?
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Questions for Faculty Can you provide me with the
names and contact information of former students who graduated from your program?
What has been the success rate of students of color who have studied in this department?
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Questions for FacultyWhat are the qualities that you are
looking for in a graduate student that will study in this department?
What were some of the factors or reasons that some students were not able to earn a degree from this department?
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SUPPORTA. Financial
1. Tuition
In state vs. Out of state
2. Fees-Lab, activities, health
3. Books, Hardware/Software
4. Housing
5. Professional Travel
B. Mentor
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Educational/Living Expenses
Educational/Living Expenses
Tuition/Fees (10 or 12 month)HousingHealth Insurance Books/JournalsTravel to Conferences/Professional
MeetingsComputer hardware/softwareTravel for Archival SearchesPersonal (clothing, cleaning, meals,
assorted personal items)
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Factors that determine costs to attend graduate school?
Public vs. Private
State Resident vs. Non Resident
Other Campuses
Masters vs. Doctoral
Live on campus vs. Off campus
Commuting long distance
Major Full Time vs. Part
Time Summer
enrollment Traditional vs. On-
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“Language” Merit Based Support
Extramural Government
Agencies Private
Foundations Business Corporations
Graduate Assistants Teaching Research Administrativ
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Fellowships Multi-Year Tuition Fees Professional
Development Travel ResearchService
requirements
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What are the costs to attend graduate school?
The costs depend upon the institution you attend.
Length of time you are enrolled.
Program requirements.
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Educational/Living Expenses
Educational/Living Expenses
Tuition/Fees (10 or 12 month)HousingHealth Insurance Books/JournalsTravel to Conferences/Professional
MeetingsComputer hardware/softwareTravel for Archival SearchesPersonal (clothing, cleaning, meals,
assorted personal items)
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Academic Common Market
AL AR DE FL GA KY LA MD
MS NC OK SC TN TX VA WV
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*Academic Common Market
Tuition scholarship program. Pursue a degree out of state at a
discounted rate. 30 degree programs Resident of one of the SREB states. Select a program that is eligible for
residents of your home state. www.sreb.org
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Resident Non Resident
Tuition $7,078 $18,168
Room & Board* $13,396 $13,396
Books & Supplies* $830 $830
Total Direct Costs $21,304 $32,412
Transportation* $3,328 $3,328
Personal* $4,588 $4,588
Total Cost of Attendance
$29,220 $40,310
Indiana University Graduate Student Full Time 2012-2013 Academic Year
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Factors that determine your Award Package
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Research faculty at your institution of interest.
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Dr. Juan Gilbert
Professor & Chair of Human-Centered Computing Division at Clemson University
List the names, gender, graduation date, position
Masters 46 Doctoral 11 Postdocs 2
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Dr. Gilbert’s Funding
$18,763,697.78 $7,336,074.78
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Dr. Tyrone Hayes Biologist/Herpetologist Professor, University of California,
Berkeley Holds joint appointments Museum of
Vertebrate Zoology, the group in Endocrinology, the Molecular Toxicology Group, the Energy and Resources Group.
Trained more than 60 students in his lab.
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Taking Charge of Your Graduate Career
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External Funding
Agencies (NSF, NIH, SREB, . etc) Organizations
Sloan Foundation Ford Foundation Fla. Endowment Fund Optimist Club AAUPWGreek OrganizationsChurch
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Sources of Fellowships *http://www.mcnairscholars.com/conferences/ http://www.umich.edu/ *http://www.gradschools.com/article-detail/graduate-
fellowships-1676 http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/
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Sources of Fellowships http://www.nsf.gov/ http://www.rochester.edu/college/kearnscenter/mcnairgradfee
waivers http://www2.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/index.html http://www.rbf.org/grants/ Grants Philanthropic Gropus http://www.si.edu/ofg/ Smithsonian
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Academic Department Faculty
1st reach out to faculty in your home school department.
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Check Department Bulletin Boards
Great source of announcements
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Internet Search Institutions you are considering &
Others of interest.
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****You must take charge of your graduate career****
You are the captain.
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A cow that has no tail can not chase away flies.
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*****Goal of McNair*****
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McNair Goal = GRADUATION WITH A Ph.D.
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The next generation of college students will be sitting in these seats!
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THE NEXT GENERATION
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“When you’re green you grow,When you’re ripe you rot.
May we always stay green.”
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“Always believe that what you do today helps to prepare you for something better tomorrow’’
Dr. Samuel DeWitt ProctorMLK ProfessorRutgers University
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