Preparing, Promoting, & Producing Research Scholars Financing Gradaute Education1

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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: 5Financing Gradaute Education

“More than a check and a handshake” Financing Gradaute Education6

Services for Scholars REGULAR SCHOLAR CONTACT Institute on Teaching and Mentoring, Orientation, Directory, Program Graduates PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Assistance with conferences when accepted to present MENTORING All scholars must have a mentor, staff members always willing to assist you NETWORKING Orientation, Directories, Annual Institute, Referrals ADVOCACY AND COUNSELING Program designed with your interest in mind/counselor on staff CAREER COUNSELING Experienced staff to assist with career decisions Financing Gradaute Education7

Compact for Faculty Diversity 19 th Annual Institute on Teaching and Mentoring Marriott Tampa Waterside Hotel and Marina Tampa, Florida October 25 – 28, 2012 Financing Gradaute Education8

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 Financing Gradaute Education9

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Graduate School Puzzle  How can I sort out the puzzle?  How does all this fit together? Financing Gradaute Education11 Letters Degree Where GPA Cost Time Test Scores Major Admission ????

Letter of recommendation A. 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. Financing Gradaute Education12

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. Financing Gradaute Education13

How Do You Fund Your Graduate Education? 14Financing Gradaute Education

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 Financing Gradaute Education15

Financing Undergraduate Education  Grants (Pell, FSEOG, etc.)  Loans  Federal Work Study  Scholarships Financing Gradaute Education16

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“The SUPPORT that you receive should be more than a check and a handshake” Financing Gradaute Education18

Good Support = Graduation  Academic preparation  Good fit  Good Faculty Mentor  Sufficient $$ Support  Supportive environment Financing Graduate Education19

Questions to ask Recruiters, Faculty, Deans or Chairs  What is the graduation rate for minority/1 st 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? Financing Gradaute Education20

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? Financing Gradaute Education21

Questions for Faculty What 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? Financing Gradaute Education22

SUPPORT A.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 C. Interaction with other faculty. D. Interaction with other scholars. Financing Graduate Education23

Educational/Living Expenses Tuition/Fees (10 or 12 month) Housing Health Insurance Books/Journals Travel to Conferences/Professional Meetings Computer hardware/software Travel for Archival Searches Personal (clothing, cleaning, meals, assorted personal items) 24Financing Graduate Education

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- Line  International vs. Citizen –RA Financing Graduate Education25

Financing Graduate Education “Language”  Merit Based Support  Extramural Government Agencies Private Foundations Business Corporations  Graduate Assistants Teaching Research Administrative  Fellowships Multi-Year Tuition Fees Professional Development Travel Researc h Service requirements Financing Graduate Education26

What are the costs to attend graduate school?  The costs depend upon the institution you attend.  Length of time you are enrolled.  Program requirements. Financing Gradaute Education27

Educational/Living Expenses Tuition/Fees (10 or 12 month) Housing Health Insurance Books/Journals Travel to Conferences/Professional Meetings Computer hardware/software Travel for Archival Searches Personal (clothing, cleaning, meals, assorted personal items) Financing Gradaute Education28

Academic Common Market  AL  AR  DE  FL  GA  KY  LA  MD  MS  NC  OK  SC  TN  TX  VA  WV Financing Gradaute Education29

*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.  Financing Gradaute Education30

Financing Gradaute Education31 ResidentNon Resident Tuition$7,078$18,168 Room & Board*$13,396 Books & Supplies*$830 Total Direct Costs$21,304$32,412 Transportation*$3,328 Personal*$4,588 Total Cost of Attendance $29,220$40,310 Indiana University Graduate Student Full Time Academic Year

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Factors that determine your Award Package EFC Estimated Family Contributions Income, Savings, Child support, Alimony, Personal Assets, Inheritance COA Cost of Attendance Tuition, Fees, Housing, Transportation, Books, Personal Items Package Financial Need Award Package [Multiple Years] Financing Gradaute Education33

Research faculty at your institution of interest. Financing Gradaute Education34

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 Financing Gradaute Education35

Dr. Gilbert’s Funding  $18,763,  $7,336, Financing Gradaute Education36

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. Financing Gradaute Education37

Taking Charge of Your Graduate Career Successful Graduate & Placement Support Admission Decision Contact Prospective Institution Financing Gradaute Education38

External Funding  Agencies (NSF, NIH, SREB,. etc)  Organizations Sloan Foundation Ford Foundation Fla. Endowment Fund Optimist Club AAUPW Greek Organizations Church Financing Gradaute Education39

Sources of Fellowships  *   * fellowships-1676  Financing Gradaute Education40

Sources of Fellowships   waivers waivers   Grants Philanthropic Gropus  Smithsonian Financing Gradaute Education41

Academic Department Faculty  1 st reach out to faculty in your home school department. Financing Gradaute Education42

Check Department Bulletin Boards  Great source of announcements Financing Gradaute Education43

Internet Search  Institutions you are considering & Others of interest. Financing Gradaute Education44

****You must take charge of your graduate career****  You are the captain. Financing Gradaute Education45

A cow that has no tail can not chase away flies. Financing Gradaute Education46

*****Goal of McNair***** Financing Gradaute Education47

McNair Goal = GRADUATION WITH A Ph.D. Financing Gradaute Education48

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The next generation of college students will be sitting in these seats! Financing Gradaute Education50

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SAEOPP McNair Scholars Class of 20?? Financing Gradaute Education52

“When you’re green you grow, When you’re ripe you rot. May we always stay green.” Financing Gradaute Education53

“Always believe that what you do today helps to prepare you for something better tomorrow’’ Dr. Samuel DeWitt Proctor MLK Professor Rutgers University 54Financing Gradaute Education

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