1. Nationally Prestigious Scholarships & Fellowships: Navigating the Opportunities and Challenges for Scholarship and Fellowship Advising International Forum on Christian Education February 23-26, 2010 Presented by Dr Stan Rosenberg Director SCIO…Scholarship and Christianity in Oxford stan.rosenberg@scio-uk.org www.scio-uk.org Nichole Fazio-Veigel Advisor, Merit-Based Scholarships & Fellowships Oxford Summer Programme Manager nichole.fazio-veigel@scio-uk.org

2. Background: Needs and Opportunities Graduate school numbers compared; Graduate school numbers compared; Provision and impact of grant offices/officers; Provision and impact of grant offices/officers; Typical grant office budget compared to outcomes for students; Typical grant office budget compared to outcomes for students; SCIO’s work and vision in this area. SCIO’s work and vision in this area.

3. Opportunities for Students Hundreds of scholarships, internships, and fellowships are available; Hundreds of scholarships, internships, and fellowships are available; Information is readily available via the internet and large databases; Information is readily available via the internet and large databases; Presents the opportunity for undergraduates at liberal arts institutions to begin to seriously consider how they can best take advantage of the undergraduate experience in an effort to lay the foundations for their future; Presents the opportunity for undergraduates at liberal arts institutions to begin to seriously consider how they can best take advantage of the undergraduate experience in an effort to lay the foundations for their future; Application processes require personal reflection, network building (i.e.; relationships with faculty), and the development of a personal mission statement and action plan; Application processes require personal reflection, network building (i.e.; relationships with faculty), and the development of a personal mission statement and action plan; Processes also demand that students assess their position as potential leaders not only in their fields of study but as individuals committed to their own faith-tradition. Processes also demand that students assess their position as potential leaders not only in their fields of study but as individuals committed to their own faith-tradition.

4. Challenges for Students Students generally don’t find out about these opportunities until it is almost too late for them to build the kind of foundation they need to compete. They should be starting to think about their future beyond their first four years of undergraduate studies in their sophomore year, if not earlier (note example later of Freshman courses aimed at getting these types of thinking process in place); Students generally don’t find out about these opportunities until it is almost too late for them to build the kind of foundation they need to compete. They should be starting to think about their future beyond their first four years of undergraduate studies in their sophomore year, if not earlier (note example later of Freshman courses aimed at getting these types of thinking process in place); The extensive information about these opportunities, while available on the internet, are not in a single database which demands students spend a lot of time just looking for information; The extensive information about these opportunities, while available on the internet, are not in a single database which demands students spend a lot of time just looking for information; Students, especially in honours programs, are unlikely to ‘self- select’. They can be very humble and do not believe they can compete for scholarships and fellowships at a national level; Students, especially in honours programs, are unlikely to ‘self- select’. They can be very humble and do not believe they can compete for scholarships and fellowships at a national level; Students may not have the opportunity to participate in undergraduate research, service-learning, and other types of activities which, in the last five years, have become increasingly important to scholarship and fellowship review committees; Students may not have the opportunity to participate in undergraduate research, service-learning, and other types of activities which, in the last five years, have become increasingly important to scholarship and fellowship review committees; Students interested in applying do not know where to turn for assistance with the difficult process of developing their personal statements, CVs, and other parts of their applications. Students interested in applying do not know where to turn for assistance with the difficult process of developing their personal statements, CVs, and other parts of their applications.

5. Opportunities for Faculty and Staff Collaborative organizations like the National Association for Fellowship Advisors (NAFA), the Council for Undergraduate Research (CUR) and the National Council for Undergraduate Research (NCUR) exist to support faculty advisors, circulate ideas and distribute information; Collaborative organizations like the National Association for Fellowship Advisors (NAFA), the Council for Undergraduate Research (CUR) and the National Council for Undergraduate Research (NCUR) exist to support faculty advisors, circulate ideas and distribute information; Potential exists for developing creative solutions, like experiential learning, which encourage their students to begin to think about their future early in their undergraduate career; Potential exists for developing creative solutions, like experiential learning, which encourage their students to begin to think about their future early in their undergraduate career; Opportunity to collaborate with other departments, programs, and administration on new services to provide to undergraduates like information about scholarships and fellowships, undergraduate research, etc.; Opportunity to collaborate with other departments, programs, and administration on new services to provide to undergraduates like information about scholarships and fellowships, undergraduate research, etc.; Faculty benefit in their own work by interacting with motivated undergraduates who bring a unique level of excitement to their subjects of interest. This is true in the context of undergraduate research as well mentoring for nationally prestigious grants and scholarships. Faculty benefit in their own work by interacting with motivated undergraduates who bring a unique level of excitement to their subjects of interest. This is true in the context of undergraduate research as well mentoring for nationally prestigious grants and scholarships.

6. Challenges for Faculty and Staff Advisors Limited resources available for developing programs to support undergraduates interested in applying for nationally prestigious scholarships and fellowships; Limited resources available for developing programs to support undergraduates interested in applying for nationally prestigious scholarships and fellowships; Distributing information; Distributing information; Establishing campus deadlines and processes; Establishing campus deadlines and processes; Difficulty in securing a ‘reputation’ with the funding bodies because of a lack of applicants; Difficulty in securing a ‘reputation’ with the funding bodies because of a lack of applicants; Identifying students who have the ambition and commitment for graduate school and the application processes involved in applying for graduate school and/or scholarships and fellowships; Identifying students who have the ambition and commitment for graduate school and the application processes involved in applying for graduate school and/or scholarships and fellowships; Difficulty convincing other faculty to serve as reviewers and panellists for mock-interviews; Difficulty convincing other faculty to serve as reviewers and panellists for mock-interviews; Difficulty ‘training’ other faculty in writing the kinds of letters of reference necessary for these types of scholarships and fellowships; Difficulty ‘training’ other faculty in writing the kinds of letters of reference necessary for these types of scholarships and fellowships; An institutional culture that has only recently, if at all, started to consider ways to expand the class-room experience through undergraduate research, service- learning, study abroad, etc.; An institutional culture that has only recently, if at all, started to consider ways to expand the class-room experience through undergraduate research, service- learning, study abroad, etc.; Time. Time.

7. Opportunities for CCCU Institutions Provide students with the tools and opportunities necessary to make them strong applicants for scholarships and fellowships as well as reflective, well- prepared citizens upon graduation; Provide students with the tools and opportunities necessary to make them strong applicants for scholarships and fellowships as well as reflective, well- prepared citizens upon graduation; Prepare students to be, in the words of the Truman Foundation, ‘agents of change’ in the global community; Prepare students to be, in the words of the Truman Foundation, ‘agents of change’ in the global community; Gain recognition as an institution developing learning environments that extend beyond the classroom and that serve both faculty and students; Gain recognition as an institution developing learning environments that extend beyond the classroom and that serve both faculty and students; Benefit from the reputation of being an institution that is contributing to the development of students who can compete for and win these types of scholarships (recruitment, marketing, etc.). Benefit from the reputation of being an institution that is contributing to the development of students who can compete for and win these types of scholarships (recruitment, marketing, etc.). Challenges for CCCU Institutions Resources; Resources; Institutional culture. Institutional culture.

8. The Role of CCCU Institutions with the support of SCIO and the CCCU Develop programs for first and second year undergraduates which encourage them to begin thinking about their future and take an active role in shaping their undergraduate experience; Develop programs for first and second year undergraduates which encourage them to begin thinking about their future and take an active role in shaping their undergraduate experience; Disseminate information about scholarships and fellowships through student groups within honours, with faculty and departments; Disseminate information about scholarships and fellowships through student groups within honours, with faculty and departments; Participate in relevant conferences about scholarships, fellowships, and undergraduate research; Participate in relevant conferences about scholarships, fellowships, and undergraduate research; Develop ways to collaborate with the CCCU and other institutions as well as departments and other campus programs, in order to provide key experiences for undergraduates; Develop ways to collaborate with the CCCU and other institutions as well as departments and other campus programs, in order to provide key experiences for undergraduates; Facilitate local and regional training and workshop opportunities for staff and faculty who may be in a position to advise students about fellowships and other post-undergraduate opportunities; Facilitate local and regional training and workshop opportunities for staff and faculty who may be in a position to advise students about fellowships and other post-undergraduate opportunities; Contact funding bodies about establishing a campus representative and begin to develop a formal process for applications for the Rhodes, Marshal, Fulbright, etc.; Contact funding bodies about establishing a campus representative and begin to develop a formal process for applications for the Rhodes, Marshal, Fulbright, etc.; Research faculty, staff, and student alumni who have been recipients of a nationally prestigious fellowships and grants. Honor the accomplishment of these individuals and utilize them in application processes as review committee and interview committee members; Research faculty, staff, and student alumni who have been recipients of a nationally prestigious fellowships and grants. Honor the accomplishment of these individuals and utilize them in application processes as review committee and interview committee members;

9. Consider an annual ‘Fellowship Fair’ and invite representatives from funding bodies to attend and lead workshops about their programs; Consider an annual ‘Fellowship Fair’ and invite representatives from funding bodies to attend and lead workshops about their programs; Encourage honours students who are academically prepared to participate in programs like the Scholars’ Semester or Summer Program in Oxford where they will get a sense of the rigour of graduate studies as well as benefit from advising on the opportunities beyond their undergraduate career; Encourage honours students who are academically prepared to participate in programs like the Scholars’ Semester or Summer Program in Oxford where they will get a sense of the rigour of graduate studies as well as benefit from advising on the opportunities beyond their undergraduate career; Develop student research opportunities and encourages students to present at NCUR and other similar conferences; Develop student research opportunities and encourages students to present at NCUR and other similar conferences; Consider offering a thesis option which could be integrated into work done in Oxford or at a similar institution; Consider offering a thesis option which could be integrated into work done in Oxford or at a similar institution; Revisit policies and positions regarding study abroad and what value that brings to the undergraduate experience; Revisit policies and positions regarding study abroad and what value that brings to the undergraduate experience; Get involved with supporting the development of undergraduate research journals like the one at Indiana Wesleyan. An undergraduate research journal is also being developed by the Oregon Independent Colleges Association with Warner Pacific College leading those efforts. Encourage students to submit work to these kinds of journals and consider taking students to relevant conferences, even if they are professional level conferences. More and more organizations are organizing and even funding undergraduate participation. NCHC is a good example of this model. Get involved with supporting the development of undergraduate research journals like the one at Indiana Wesleyan. An undergraduate research journal is also being developed by the Oregon Independent Colleges Association with Warner Pacific College leading those efforts. Encourage students to submit work to these kinds of journals and consider taking students to relevant conferences, even if they are professional level conferences. More and more organizations are organizing and even funding undergraduate participation. NCHC is a good example of this model.

10. Opportunities for SCIO to support students at member institutions and program alumni Workshops and information sessions about scholarships and fellowships provided in Oxford to students participating in the Scholars Semester in Oxford programme. This includes workshops on how to get started in the search, writing a personal statement and crafting a CV; Workshops and information sessions about scholarships and fellowships provided in Oxford to students participating in the Scholars Semester in Oxford programme. This includes workshops on how to get started in the search, writing a personal statement and crafting a CV; Information sessions on applying to graduate school and studying in the US and UK provided in Oxford to students participating in the Scholars Semester in Oxford (SSO) and the Oxford Summer Program (OSP); Information sessions on applying to graduate school and studying in the US and UK provided in Oxford to students participating in the Scholars Semester in Oxford (SSO) and the Oxford Summer Program (OSP); SCIO staff and tutors are able to write the kind of letters of reference needed to compete for scholarships and fellowships; SCIO staff and tutors are able to write the kind of letters of reference needed to compete for scholarships and fellowships; A thesis track for two-term option in SSO; A thesis track for two-term option in SSO; Methodology seminars and experience with both thesis and long-essay writing; Methodology seminars and experience with both thesis and long-essay writing; Access to extensive resources for their research available through the University of Oxford’s library system and archives; Access to extensive resources for their research available through the University of Oxford’s library system and archives; Membership in the National Association for Fellowship Advisors, which provides extensive information and support on developing candidates for these awards as well as a community of support for advisors; Membership in the National Association for Fellowship Advisors, which provides extensive information and support on developing candidates for these awards as well as a community of support for advisors; The launch of SCIO’s scholarship and fellowship database which will be available for use as students and staff begin to look for these opportunities. The website is housed at: http://sso.bestsemester.com/grants/ The launch of SCIO’s scholarship and fellowship database which will be available for use as students and staff begin to look for these opportunities. The website is housed at: http://sso.bestsemester.com/grants/http://sso.bestsemester.com/grants/

11. Opportunities for SCIO and the CCCU to support faculty and staff at member institutions SCIO membership in organizations like the National Association for Fellowship Advisors (NAFA), the Council for Undergraduate Research (CUR) and the National Council for Undergraduate Research (NCUR) which will support faculty on campus who may not be able to become members of any or all of these organizations. The bodies exist to support faculty advisors, circulate ideas and distribute information as many faculty and staff are in the same position of trying to catch up with trends; SCIO membership in organizations like the National Association for Fellowship Advisors (NAFA), the Council for Undergraduate Research (CUR) and the National Council for Undergraduate Research (NCUR) which will support faculty on campus who may not be able to become members of any or all of these organizations. The bodies exist to support faculty advisors, circulate ideas and distribute information as many faculty and staff are in the same position of trying to catch up with trends; The SCIO/CCCU database of fellowships and scholarships would also be of value to faculty and staff as they advise; The SCIO/CCCU database of fellowships and scholarships would also be of value to faculty and staff as they advise; SCIO staff along with those at member institutions are working together to facilitate regional training and information sessions to help campuses get started in developing ways to creatively support their students’ efforts. SCIO staff along with those at member institutions are working together to facilitate regional training and information sessions to help campuses get started in developing ways to creatively support their students’ efforts.

12. A sampling of nationally prestigious scholarships and fellowships to support advanced studies in the United Kingdom Winston Churchill Foundation Scholarship Winston Churchill Foundation Scholarship The Winston Churchill Foundation Scholarship provides full support to approximately ten students to study engineering, mathematics, or natural science at Churchill College, University of Cambridge, England for one year. http://www.winstonchurchillfoundation.org http://www.winstonchurchillfoundation.orghttp://www.winstonchurchillfoundation.org The Marshall Scholarship The Marshall Scholarship The Marshall Scholarship is a full support given to approximately 40 students for up to three years of study in any discipline at any university in the United Kingdom. http://www.marshallscholarship.org/ The George J. Mitchell Scholarship The George J. Mitchell Scholarship The George J. Mitchell Scholarship grants full support for up to one year of graduate study or research at one of the seven universities in the Republic of Ireland and the two universities in Northern Ireland. The award is given to 12 American citizens between the ages of 18 and 30 who have shown academic distinction, commitment to service, and potential for leadership. http://www.us- irelandalliance.org/wmspage.cfm?parm1=2 http://www.us- irelandalliance.org/wmspage.cfm?parm1=2http://www.us- irelandalliance.org/wmspage.cfm?parm1=2

13. The American Rhodes Scholarship The American Rhodes Scholarship The American Rhodes Scholarship provides full support for up to three years of study at University of Oxford, England, awarded to 32 American citizens between the ages of 18 and 24 with proven intellectual and academic achievement of a high standard and a strong case for pursuing an Oxford degree program. http://www.rhodesscholar.org/ http://www.rhodesscholar.org/ The Fulbright Program The Fulbright Program The Fulbright Program is designed to give students, artists, and other professional opportunities to pursue graduate study and research in over 100 nations. http://www.fulbrightonline.org/ http://www.fulbrightonline.org/ The Gates Cambridge Scholarship The Gates Cambridge Scholarship The Gates Cambridge Scholarship offers a substantial number of scholarships for graduate study or for study for a second bachelor's degree at the University of Cambridge. Established by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the intention of the scholarship is to create a network of future leaders from around the world who will bring new vision and commitment to improving the life circumstances of citizens in their respective countries. Applicants from every country of the world except the United Kingdom are eligible to apply. http://trust.gatesscholar.org/ http://trust.gatesscholar.org/

14. New opportunities for students interested in pursuing advanced degrees in Ireland Ireland has recently announced increased efforts by the Irish government to attract foreign students for its Master’s and Ph.D. programs. There appear to be more funded positions available than can be met by Irish students and extensive recruitment is underway. While the University College Cork is only one of the Irish consortiums, it is a place to start for those students considering studies in Ireland. For further advising contact Louise Tobin, Director of International Recruitment and Strategy at UCC, l.tobin@ucc.ie. Ireland has recently announced increased efforts by the Irish government to attract foreign students for its Master’s and Ph.D. programs. There appear to be more funded positions available than can be met by Irish students and extensive recruitment is underway. While the University College Cork is only one of the Irish consortiums, it is a place to start for those students considering studies in Ireland. For further advising contact Louise Tobin, Director of International Recruitment and Strategy at UCC, l.tobin@ucc.ie.l.tobin@ucc.ie The Fulbright organization is also looking at funding more opportunities for study in Ireland over the next couple of years. The Fulbright organization is also looking at funding more opportunities for study in Ireland over the next couple of years.

15. Example of Freshman seminar focused on mapping the future UW Undergraduate Scholarship Office Collaboration with University Honours Program in developing “Making the Most of the UW Experience” for incoming freshman and sophomores. Collaboration with University Honours Program in developing “Making the Most of the UW Experience” for incoming freshman and sophomores. “Making the Most of Your UW Experience" Seminar HA&S 397 - Making the Most of Your UW Experience Tue-Wed-Thu, 3:30-4:20 p.m. 206 Mary Gates Hall Course Description: This seminar offers you a venue to explore opportunities and resources available at UW to support your personal and professional goals. At an early stage in your UW experience, you will actively engage in the development of a personal vision for your future. Through interaction with faculty, staff, and students, you will craft a mission statement and investigate opportunities and programs in leadership, service, research, mentorship, and scholarships. You will begin to develop the tools necessary to craft a cohesive, evolving plan of action to use while at the UW and in your future – in graduate school, professional fields, and careers.

16. Course Objectives: Develop a better sense of the responsibilities of academic success; Develop a better sense of the responsibilities of academic success; Become more engaged and take a proactive role in achieving your goals by understanding the resources available to you and how to use them well; Become more engaged and take a proactive role in achieving your goals by understanding the resources available to you and how to use them well; Develop a map or plan of action; Develop a map or plan of action; Develop a mission statement, which will lead to a personal statement; Develop a mission statement, which will lead to a personal statement; Effectively present your academic and personal goals to mentors and faculty; and Effectively present your academic and personal goals to mentors and faculty; and Prepare to effectively present your academic and personal goals to scholarship committees and graduate school. Prepare to effectively present your academic and personal goals to scholarship committees and graduate school.2008 The Making the Most of Your UW Experience Seminar Speaker Series starts this week. Eric Liu will speak tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 3:30-4:20pm in MGH 231 about the importance and impact of mentoring to students’ lives. Mr. Liu teaches courses through the Evans School, is the former speech writer and Deputy Domestic Policy advisor to President Bill Clinton, co- founder of the True Patriot Network and writer of several books including Guiding Lights: How to Mentor and Find Life's Purpose. All students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend any or all of the lectures. Please share this information with students and consider attending yourself.

17. The series will continue every Tuesday afternoon, through Nov. 4, 3:30-4:20 in MGH 231. Future speakers are: October 21 - Dr. Peggy Eaton, Carolyn Downs Family Medical Center: Dr. Peggy Eaton comes from an extensive medical background at the University of Washington. Today she holds true to her philosophy of comprehensive care to all patients through community and preventative education. Dr. Eaton will share information about her path to service at the Carolyn Downs Family Medical Center, its mission, and how her career choices have affected her life. October 28 - David Okimoto, King County United Way: Founder of the Ethnic Minority Human Services Coalition, David Okimoto has received countless local awards including, the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the UW School of Social Work and KOMO TV and Radio’s Hometown Hero Award. Mr. Okimoto will speak about the United Way of King County and leadership through service and community engagement. November 4 - Judge Judith Hightower, Seattle Municipal Court: A graduate of the University of Washington, Judith Hightower has worked extensively in the King County community, as a member of NEW Leadership Puget Sound Institute. Judge Hightower will discuss her connection to community from the bench through her involvement with Community Justice Centers. Permission granted by the University of Washington Scholarship Office and Honors Program to reproduce syllabus and additions to the 2008 course offering. 01 October 2008.

18. The Importance of Undergraduate Research It has become increasingly evident in recent years of the necessity of undergraduate research experiences in developing a strong candidate for nationally prestigious scholarships and fellowships. Even most leadership focused grants require some type of advanced research. It has become increasingly evident in recent years of the necessity of undergraduate research experiences in developing a strong candidate for nationally prestigious scholarships and fellowships. Even most leadership focused grants require some type of advanced research. Beyond winning any fellowship or scholarship, undergraduate education and overall academic training is clearly enhanced by the pursuit of undergraduate research regardless of discipline or manner in which that research experience is carried out. Beyond winning any fellowship or scholarship, undergraduate education and overall academic training is clearly enhanced by the pursuit of undergraduate research regardless of discipline or manner in which that research experience is carried out. The sciences have generally out-paced the humanities and social sciences finding it easier to integrate undergraduates into faculty work. Funding is more readily available for undergraduate research in the sciences through programs like the NSF’s ‘REU’ (Research Experience for Undergraduates) program. The sciences have generally out-paced the humanities and social sciences finding it easier to integrate undergraduates into faculty work. Funding is more readily available for undergraduate research in the sciences through programs like the NSF’s ‘REU’ (Research Experience for Undergraduates) program.

19. But that hasn’t stopped efforts to increase opportunities in the social sciences and humanities by encouraging high-level senior theses, the creation of research institutes, and the development of independent study which allow students to chart their own course of research work under the guidance of a faculty member. The recognition of the importance of undergraduate research in the development of critical thinking skills, openness to failure as well as success, collaboration and cross-disciplinary approaches to problems has been addressed at various levels and over the course of many years at research-1 institutions, liberal arts colleges, and community colleges The recognition of the importance of undergraduate research in the development of critical thinking skills, openness to failure as well as success, collaboration and cross-disciplinary approaches to problems has been addressed at various levels and over the course of many years at research-1 institutions, liberal arts colleges, and community colleges However, in spite of such progress, challenges remain for many CCCU member institutions as they look at how to shift institution culture, namely integrating teaching functions with research, and how find the resources to get programs started. Therefore, SCIO and the CCCU have begun to look at new initiatives and partnerships that will ease such burdens while helping to build momentum in developing undergraduate research opportunities as well as new areas for faculty development. However, in spite of such progress, challenges remain for many CCCU member institutions as they look at how to shift institution culture, namely integrating teaching functions with research, and how find the resources to get programs started. Therefore, SCIO and the CCCU have begun to look at new initiatives and partnerships that will ease such burdens while helping to build momentum in developing undergraduate research opportunities as well as new areas for faculty development.

20. The Historic Landscape of Undergraduate Research Council on Undergraduate Research – founded 1978 Council on Undergraduate Research – founded 1978 Mission Statement: ‘The mission of the Council on Undergraduate Research is to support and promoted high-quality undergraduate student-faculty collaborative research and scholarship.’ http://www.cur.org / http://www.cur.org /http://www.cur.org / National Council on Undergraduate Research – founded 1987 National Council on Undergraduate Research – founded 1987 Extracts from the NCUR Joint Statement of Principles, 2005: ‘We believe that undergraduate research is the pedagogy for the 21 st century. As an increasing body of evidence makes clear, inquiry-based learning, scholarship, and creative accomplishments can and do foster effective, high levels of student learning at a variety of public and private postsecondary locations, including doctoral and research institutions, comprehensive universities, and liberal arts colleges.’ ‘Undergraduate research is a comprehensive curricular innovation and major reform in contemporary American undergraduate education and scholarship. Its central premise is the formation of a collaborative enterprise between student and faculty member-most often one mentor and one burgeoning scholar but sometimes (particularly in the social and natural sciences) a team of either or both.

21. ‘The workplace, like the academy, is increasingly interdisciplinary; research often occurs at the boundaries of disciplines. Guided discovery, solution-directed study, and problem-based learning are all advancing rapidly. Undergraduate research occurs in different forms in different disciplines and is at differing stages at different institutions. Undergraduate education, however, is an essential mission of virtually all institutions, as both the Boyer Commission and the Carnegie Commission reports have made clear, calling for the vertical integration of research faculty and teams and those who teach undergraduates.’ http://www.ncur.org/ugresearch.htm Boyer Report Boyer Report Summary at - http://www.as.wvu.edu/~lbrady/boyer-report.html Full report at – http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Pres/boyer.nsf/ Commissioned in 1998 by the Carnegie Foundation.

22. Sample URP Programs and Symposia University of California, Irvine - http://www.urop.uci.edu/ University of California, Irvine - http://www.urop.uci.edu/http://www.urop.uci.edu/ Hope College (REU) -http://www.cs.hope.edu/reu/announcements/reu08.html Hope College (REU) -http://www.cs.hope.edu/reu/announcements/reu08.htmlhttp://www.cs.hope.edu/reu/announcements/reu08.html University of Washington -http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/; Mary Gates Endowment; Summer Institute in the Arts and Humanities; Undergraduate Research Symposium - http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/symp/index.html University of Washington -http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/; Mary Gates Endowment; Summer Institute in the Arts and Humanities; Undergraduate Research Symposium - http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/symp/index.htmlhttp://www.washington.edu/research/urp/ Seattle Pacific University - O. Karl Krienke Undergraduate Research Endowment Seattle Pacific University - O. Karl Krienke Undergraduate Research Endowment The purpose of this endowment is to provide summer stipends for undergraduate research students and their Seattle Pacific faculty mentors, to fund research supplies, and to support the dissemination of undergraduate research findings in print and at local, regional, and national conferences. http://advance.spu.edu/spfoundation/; SPU also holds a symposium for its science students involved in undergraduate research. http://advance.spu.edu/spfoundation/ Seattle Pacific University’s Center for Scholarship and Development - http://www.spu.edu/depts/csfd/about.html Seattle Pacific University’s Center for Scholarship and Development - http://www.spu.edu/depts/csfd/about.html http://www.spu.edu/depts/csfd/about.html 23rd Annual National Council on Undergraduate Research Conference - http://www.uwlax.edu/ncur2009/ 23rd Annual National Council on Undergraduate Research Conference - http://www.uwlax.edu/ncur2009/ http://www.uwlax.edu/ncur2009/ Center for Experiential Learning - http://exp.washington.edu/ Center for Experiential Learning - http://exp.washington.edu/ http://exp.washington.edu/ CUR Posters on the Hill - http://www.cur.org/pohcall.html http://www.cur.org/pohcall.html Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) - http://www.cur.org/ Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) - http://www.cur.org/ http://www.cur.org/ UW Summer Institute in the Arts and Humanities - http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/sinst/ UW Summer Institute in the Arts and Humanities - http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/sinst/ http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/sinst/

23. An approach to introducing research to undergraduates early in their academic career Research Exposed! Approaches to Inquiry An Introductory Course to Research SLN:13950 - GEN ST 391 D SUP STDY SEL FIELDS Wednesdays, 12:30 – 1:20, Room: EEB 125 Research Exposed! Approaches to Inquiry An Introductory Course to Research SLN:13950 - GEN ST 391 D SUP STDY SEL FIELDS Wednesdays, 12:30 – 1:20, Room: EEB 125 Complete description, schedule and syllabus available at http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/researchexposed/autumn08.ht ml http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/researchexposed/autumn08.ht ml http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/researchexposed/autumn08.ht ml ‘Made possible by the Odegaard Undergraduate Library and Learning Commons, the Undergraduate Research Program, and Undergraduate Academic Affairs, Research Exposed! (GEN ST 391) offers the undergraduate an opportunity to learn about current, exciting research in a wide variety of disciplines, including the process of discovery, how faculty come up with an idea for research, how inquiry is structured in the different disciplines, and how students can become involved in the knowledge-making process. Panel presentations by UW faculty focus on specific issues such as ethics and the culture of research. Students attend weekly, fifty-minute discussions and have the opportunity to ask the speaker questions following each presentation. This course may be repeated for credit (1 credit/quarter-3 quarters max); speakers and topics will vary. Public Welcome!’ Odegaard Undergraduate Library and Learning Commons Undergraduate Academic Affairs Odegaard Undergraduate Library and Learning Commons Undergraduate Academic Affairs

24. SCIO Research Initiative – ‘Oxford Summer Research Institutes’ The purpose of SCIO’s Oxford Summer Institutes is to facilitate an opportunity for undergraduates and faculty at CCCU-member and affiliate institutions to participate in advanced research at Oxford. These institutes could take a variety of forms and would be built around the Scholar’s Semester in Oxford and the Oxford Summer Programme, using SCIO facilities for part of April through August. The purpose of SCIO’s Oxford Summer Institutes is to facilitate an opportunity for undergraduates and faculty at CCCU-member and affiliate institutions to participate in advanced research at Oxford. These institutes could take a variety of forms and would be built around the Scholar’s Semester in Oxford and the Oxford Summer Programme, using SCIO facilities for part of April through August. In order to become competitive applicants for prestigious national fellowships, graduate school, internships, and other post-undergraduate opportunities, students at CCCU institutions need to be trained in methodologies and primary research practices that may otherwise be unavailable to them at Christian liberal arts institutions. Having access, along with the support of their faculty member, to the libraries, archives, and collections at Oxford would provide an opportunity that, as one faculty member has stated, ‘would add a dimension [to the academic experience] largely undreamed of’. In order to become competitive applicants for prestigious national fellowships, graduate school, internships, and other post-undergraduate opportunities, students at CCCU institutions need to be trained in methodologies and primary research practices that may otherwise be unavailable to them at Christian liberal arts institutions. Having access, along with the support of their faculty member, to the libraries, archives, and collections at Oxford would provide an opportunity that, as one faculty member has stated, ‘would add a dimension [to the academic experience] largely undreamed of’. SCIO’s role: Initially, these Institutes would be largely run by the faculty and campuses sending their respective groups. SCIO staff would provide support through arranging accommodation, general orientation, and guidance to gaining access to the University’s collections. Affiliation with SCIO would also provide greater access to the university’s libraries and collections. All teaching, social activities, grading, awarding of credit, etc., would be the responsibility of the individual campus. Where appropriate SCIO staff could assist with certain planning based on the collective knowledge of staff regarding the area, field-trips, etc. Future initiatives may lead to greater collaboration between existing programmes and staff in Oxford with CCCU research institutes. SCIO’s role: Initially, these Institutes would be largely run by the faculty and campuses sending their respective groups. SCIO staff would provide support through arranging accommodation, general orientation, and guidance to gaining access to the University’s collections. Affiliation with SCIO would also provide greater access to the university’s libraries and collections. All teaching, social activities, grading, awarding of credit, etc., would be the responsibility of the individual campus. Where appropriate SCIO staff could assist with certain planning based on the collective knowledge of staff regarding the area, field-trips, etc. Future initiatives may lead to greater collaboration between existing programmes and staff in Oxford with CCCU research institutes.

25. Proposed Models for ‘Oxford Summer Research Institutes’ Faculty member with 1-2 students working as research assistants for the faculty’s larger research objective. A combination of undergraduates and graduates could provide an additional dimension of learning. The duration of this experience would be determined by the faculty. Four to six weeks would be recommended. Eight weeks ideal for some. Faculty member with 1-2 students working as research assistants for the faculty’s larger research objective. A combination of undergraduates and graduates could provide an additional dimension of learning. The duration of this experience would be determined by the faculty. Four to six weeks would be recommended. Eight weeks ideal for some. 2-4 Faculty members from within a single institution leading a group of 10-20 students on the completion of their senior theses with disciplinary ties, though not necessarily all from within the same discipline. Four to eight weeks of working with relevant primary source materials. In addition to supporting the students’ efforts, faculty could be using the time to conduct their own research. 2-4 Faculty members from within a single institution leading a group of 10-20 students on the completion of their senior theses with disciplinary ties, though not necessarily all from within the same discipline. Four to eight weeks of working with relevant primary source materials. In addition to supporting the students’ efforts, faculty could be using the time to conduct their own research. 2-4 Faculty members from within a single institution leading a group of 10-20 students with a specific theme in mind. This is the model used by the University of Washington which has achieved great success. 2-4 Faculty members from within a single institution leading a group of 10-20 students with a specific theme in mind. This is the model used by the University of Washington which has achieved great success. 2-4 Faculty members from different institutions who establish a theme and bring equal numbers of their own students with them to Oxford. 2-4 Faculty members from different institutions who establish a theme and bring equal numbers of their own students with them to Oxford. Combining any of the models described above with an existing international experience. For example, 5 weeks in Oxford followed by 5 weeks in Italy or 5 weeks of a service-learning effort in India followed by 4-5 weeks in Oxford working through the collections at the Indian Institute, etc. Combining any of the models described above with an existing international experience. For example, 5 weeks in Oxford followed by 5 weeks in Italy or 5 weeks of a service-learning effort in India followed by 4-5 weeks in Oxford working through the collections at the Indian Institute, etc. Further ideas? Further ideas?

26. Benefits of the ‘Oxford Summer Research Institutes’ There are a number of possible outcomes in addition to simply earning credit. Work in Oxford could serve as a significant contribution to senior or honours theses work; it could lead to contribution to any scholarly work that students may be assisting the faculty member with, etc.; all with the goal in mind of submitting a paper for presentation at a conference or for publication in a scholarly journal. This kind of work can also support the development of strong sample essays for graduate school admissions, etc.; There are a number of possible outcomes in addition to simply earning credit. Work in Oxford could serve as a significant contribution to senior or honours theses work; it could lead to contribution to any scholarly work that students may be assisting the faculty member with, etc.; all with the goal in mind of submitting a paper for presentation at a conference or for publication in a scholarly journal. This kind of work can also support the development of strong sample essays for graduate school admissions, etc.; Provides faculty development opportunities as they would be pursuing their own research interests as well as guiding undergraduates and graduates; Provides faculty development opportunities as they would be pursuing their own research interests as well as guiding undergraduates and graduates; Allows students and faculty to work among some of the finest collections of primary and secondary materials available in the world; Allows students and faculty to work among some of the finest collections of primary and secondary materials available in the world; Encourages collaboration among scholars at varying levels, across disciplines, among departments and potentially among institutions. Encourages collaboration among scholars at varying levels, across disciplines, among departments and potentially among institutions.

27. Oxford’s Libraries and Collections Oxford University Library Services, which manages most of the main University libraries, holds over 9 million printed items, and vast quantities of materials in many other formats. It is comprised of over 100 libraries. Its collections grow by three miles of shelving a year. Oxford University Library Services, which manages most of the main University libraries, holds over 9 million printed items, and vast quantities of materials in many other formats. It is comprised of over 100 libraries. Its collections grow by three miles of shelving a year. The Bodleian Library, the University’s main research library, is over 400 years old and is globally acknowledged to be one of the greatest libraries in the world. Its priceless collections include the papers of six British Prime Ministers; a Gutenberg Bible; the earliest surviving book written wholly in English; a quarter of the world’s original copies of the Magna Carta; and almost 10,000 western medieval and renaissance manuscripts. The Bodleian Library, the University’s main research library, is over 400 years old and is globally acknowledged to be one of the greatest libraries in the world. Its priceless collections include the papers of six British Prime Ministers; a Gutenberg Bible; the earliest surviving book written wholly in English; a quarter of the world’s original copies of the Magna Carta; and almost 10,000 western medieval and renaissance manuscripts. The Bodleian Group of Libraries have 120 miles of occupied shelving, 29 reading rooms and 2,490 places for readers. The Bodleian Group of Libraries have 120 miles of occupied shelving, 29 reading rooms and 2,490 places for readers.

28. Special Collections Oxford's museums and collections are world renowned and provide an important resource for scholars around the world. The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology houses the University’s extensive collections of art and antiquities. Established in 1683, it is the oldest museum in the UK and one of the oldest in the world. It also houses an exceptional collection of prints which can be viewed by any member of the public upon special arrangement. The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology houses the University’s extensive collections of art and antiquities. Established in 1683, it is the oldest museum in the UK and one of the oldest in the world. It also houses an exceptional collection of prints which can be viewed by any member of the public upon special arrangement.Ashmolean Museum of Art and ArchaeologyAshmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology The University Museum of Natural History houses the University's scientific collections. With 4.5 million specimens it is the largest collection of its type outside of the national collections. The University Museum of Natural History houses the University's scientific collections. With 4.5 million specimens it is the largest collection of its type outside of the national collections.University Museum of Natural HistoryUniversity Museum of Natural History The Pitt Rivers Museum holds one of the finest collections of anthropology and archaeology. The Pitt Rivers Museum holds one of the finest collections of anthropology and archaeology.Pitt Rivers MuseumPitt Rivers Museum The Museum of the History of Science is housed in the world’s oldest surviving purpose- built museum building. It contains an excellent collection of historic scientific instruments from around the world. The Museum of the History of Science is housed in the world’s oldest surviving purpose- built museum building. It contains an excellent collection of historic scientific instruments from around the world.Museum of the History of ScienceMuseum of the History of Science The Bate Collection of Musical Instruments celebrates the development of musical instruments in the Western Classical tradition, from the medieval period to the present. The Bate Collection of Musical Instruments celebrates the development of musical instruments in the Western Classical tradition, from the medieval period to the present.Bate Collection of Musical InstrumentsBate Collection of Musical Instruments The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in Britain. It contains the most compact yet diverse collection of plants in the world. The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in Britain. It contains the most compact yet diverse collection of plants in the world.University of Oxford Botanic GardenUniversity of Oxford Botanic Garden The Harcourt Arboretum is an informal garden, where the public can enjoy walks and riding their bicycles. It is six miles south of Oxford and forms an integral part of the Botanic Garden’s plant collection. The Harcourt Arboretum is an informal garden, where the public can enjoy walks and riding their bicycles. It is six miles south of Oxford and forms an integral part of the Botanic Garden’s plant collection.Harcourt ArboretumHarcourt Arboretum The Christ Church Picture Gallery houses an important collection of Old Master paintings and almost 2,000 drawings in a gallery of considerable architectural interest. The Christ Church Picture Gallery houses an important collection of Old Master paintings and almost 2,000 drawings in a gallery of considerable architectural interest.Christ Church Picture GalleryChrist Church Picture Gallery Modern Art Oxford is the largest collection of modern and contemporary art in the Southeast region of Britain. Modern Art Oxford is the largest collection of modern and contemporary art in the Southeast region of Britain. Modern Art Oxford Modern Art Oxford

29. SCIO Properties in Oxford available for research groups Crick Road Crick Road The Crick Road house is situated 10 minutes walk away from the centre of town (5 minutes to Wycliffe Hall). Spread over four floors, the house has two kitchens, and each floor has its own bathroom facilities. The ground floor has a common room that is accessible to all students, and there are laundry facilities in the basement. There is an IT room on the top floor, with one computer and a networked printer. The entire house is wireless, and there is a garden at the back. Laundry facilities are in the basement. The property can house up to 24 staff and students in single, shared double, triple and quad student accommodations. Most rooms are triples and quads. The Crick Road house is situated 10 minutes walk away from the centre of town (5 minutes to Wycliffe Hall). Spread over four floors, the house has two kitchens, and each floor has its own bathroom facilities. The ground floor has a common room that is accessible to all students, and there are laundry facilities in the basement. There is an IT room on the top floor, with one computer and a networked printer. The entire house is wireless, and there is a garden at the back. Laundry facilities are in the basement. The property can house up to 24 staff and students in single, shared double, triple and quad student accommodations. Most rooms are triples and quads. The Vines The Vines is a grand house on the crest of Headington Hill, situated on 1.5 acres of garden with views of the stunning Oxford spires. Along the path of C.S. Lewis’ former commute, The Vines is a 35-minute walk into Oxford city centre, or a 5-minute walk to the nearest bus stop with busses passing by every 6—7 minutes. It has a large kitchen, laundry facilities, a well-appointed common room, wireless capabilities, an IT room and bathrooms for every 2—3 rooms. The property can accommodate up to 40 staff in single, shared double, triple and quad student accommodations. Most rooms are triples and quads. The Vines is a grand house on the crest of Headington Hill, situated on 1.5 acres of garden with views of the stunning Oxford spires. Along the path of C.S. Lewis’ former commute, The Vines is a 35-minute walk into Oxford city centre, or a 5-minute walk to the nearest bus stop with busses passing by every 6—7 minutes. It has a large kitchen, laundry facilities, a well-appointed common room, wireless capabilities, an IT room and bathrooms for every 2—3 rooms. The property can accommodate up to 40 staff in single, shared double, triple and quad student accommodations. Most rooms are triples and quads.

30. Questions? Where do we go from here? This presentation is based on a compilation of materials developed by Mona Pitre-Collins, Nichole Fazio-Veigel, and Vega Subramaniam, University of Washington (UW), 2001-2005; Julie Villegas, UW Honours Program, 2001-2007; Janice DeCosmo and Jennifer Harris, UW Undergraduate Research Program, 1999-2007; Said Shokair, University of California Irvine, Undergraduate Research Program; and resources from the National Association for Fellowship Advisors, 2007; additions have been made by Nichole Fazio- Veigel, SCIO, 2008. All permissions for dissemination of these materials have been granted. Descriptions of specific scholarships, fellowships, and national bodies like NCUR are taken directly from each programme’s website. This presentation is copyright with SCIO, UK, 2008-2009. Permission must be obtained to reproduce any of these materials.