Ohio State University LSAMP Scholars Program Information Program Information for the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Program at The Ohio State University J. Tyler Cole, M.Ed. 8/28/2014
Table of Contents Program Information... 3 Attendance... 3 Scholarship/Stipend... 3 First Year Students: Exploration and Integration... 4 Goals... 4 Objectives... 4 Fall Semester: Social Transition and Academic Integration... 4 Spring Semester: Exploring the STEM Field... 4 Second Year Students: STEM Field Engagement and Introduction to Research... 6 Goals... 6 Objectives... 6 Fall Semester: Engaging with Faculty... 6 Spring Semester: Developing Interests in Undergraduate Research... 6 Third Year Students: Conducting Research and Preparing for Graduate School... 7 Goals... 7 Objectives... 7 Fall Semester: Engaging in Undergraduate Research... 7 Spring Semester: Refining Graduate School Interests... 7 Fourth Year Students: Navigating the Graduate School Application and Selection Process... 8 Goals... 8 Objectives... 8 Fall Semester: Applying to Graduate School... 8 Spring Semester: Matriculation at Graduate School... 8 Peer Mentoring Program Information... 9 Mentor-Mentee Matching... 9 Mentee Requirements... 9 Mentor Requirements... 9 Faculty Mentoring Program Information... 10 Mentor-Mentee Matching... 10 Mentee Requirements... 10 Mentor Requirements... 10 Tutoring Program Information... 11 Requirements... 11 1
University Tutoring Programs... 11 Office of Diversity and Inclusion... 11 University Housing... 12 General Chemistry Learning Resource Center... 12 Spanish and Portuguese Teaching and Learning Centers... 12 Mathematics and Statistics Learning Center (MSLC)... 12 Department of Physics... 13 2
Program Information This document provides you with information about the program expectations for LSAMP. It will include important program details, schedule (dates/times), attendance requirements, rationale for programming, and resources to assist you with navigating the LSAMP program. It is designed to provide you with a transformational experience to succeed in a STEM degree at Ohio State University through social, academic, and professional integration. Attendance Students are expected to attend all required events indicated for their academic rank. These are listed on the programming tables. Students are encouraged to attend other programs that match their interests. Attendance in the required events influences your scholarship; therefore, you must contact the Program Coordinator prior to the event if you are unable to attend. The Program Coordinator may require you to participate in a similar event. The purpose of LSAMP programming is to increase the persistence and attainment of STEM degrees by individuals. Therefore, please contact the Program Coordinator if you have already attended a similar event or if the program does not support your academic, personal, or professional goals. The Program Coordinator will work with you individually to develop opportunities that will allow you to participate in meaningful programming. Scholarship/Stipend The level of your scholarship/stipend is affected by your participation in required LSAMP programming, such as tutoring or supplemental instruction, peer mentoring, and facultymentored undergraduate research. Your required programming is tailored to your academic rank. Freshmen and sophomores receive $500.00 at the end of each fall and spring semester. Juniors and seniors receive $1000.00 at the end of each fall and spring semester. 3
First Year Students: Exploration and Integration Goals: Objectives: The primary goals for first year students are to build a foundation upon which students may become engaged with the cultural community of the university and utilize the tools and resources designed to help them achieve academic success. Aid the academic and social transition of students in order to increase retention in STEM. Strengthen students interests in STEM through professionalization. Develop a resume. Become familiar and more comfortable with the social norms in the campus environment (Professional Behavior and Etiquette). Fall Semester: Social Transition and Academic Integration Programming: Early Arrival Programs; Ohio LSAMP Welcome Reception; Study Skills Development Workshop Peer Mentoring: Minimum of two meetings with peer mentor. The role of the mentor is to introduce students to the university, build strong relationships founded on trust and communication, and serve as a resource to the student. Faculty Mentoring: Minimum of two meetings with faculty mentor. The role of the faculty mentor is to form a relationship with the students and generate interest in research in the STEM field. This may be implemented with an informal meal during meeting one and a tour of lab or overview of research in meeting two. Tutoring: Attend at least 3 tutoring opportunities, or as appropriate for course schedule. Students are encouraged to participate in tutoring services through ODI, but will receive credit for participating in other tutoring services offered through OSU. Students will be required to participate in one or more informal meetings with the Program Coordinator to check-in and discuss the student s goals and to develop rapport. Spring Semester: Exploring the STEM Field Programming: LSAMP End of the Year Event and Research Forum; Attend a presentation, guest lecture, or field trip; Spill the Beans (URO); ODI Scholars Reception Peer Mentoring: Minimum of two meetings with peer mentor. The role of mentor is to introduce mentees to their discipline and help the mentee become more engaged. Faculty Mentoring: Minimum of two meetings with faculty mentor. The role of the faculty mentor is to broaden each student s interest in research. This may be implemented with introduction to other faculty researchers during meeting three and a simple group research project or research participation in meeting four. 4
Tutoring: Attend at least 3 tutoring opportunities, or as appropriate for course schedule. Students are encouraged to participate in tutoring services through ODI, but will receive credit for participating in other tutoring services offered through OSU. Students will also be required to meet with a STEM advisor at least once. Additionally, we will encourage students to participate in the Second-Year Transformational Experience https://step.osu.edu/ and complete the Undergraduate Research option. 5
Second Year Students: STEM Field Engagement and Introduction to Research Goals: Objectives: The primary goals for second year students are to strengthen relationships among students and faculty and develop interest in completing research in the STEM field. Additionally, students are to successfully complete foundational coursework for their STEM major. Identify a faculty mentor. Develop a research proposal. Develop skills for navigating the research internship search process successfully. Fall Semester: Engaging with Faculty Programming: LSAMP Scholar Welcome Reception; URO Summer Research Information Session; Interview Skills Workshop; Mock Interviews with Battelle Peer Mentoring: Minimum of two meetings with peer mentor. The role of the mentor is to coach students through how to engage with faculty and help the student find a potential mentor. (Not required 2014-15 academic year. Students will participate in success coaching with the Program Coordinator) Faculty Mentoring: Minimum of two meetings with faculty mentor. The role of the faculty mentor is to guide the student to engaging in research after establishing the interest. Tutoring: Attend at least 3 tutoring opportunities, or as appropriate for course schedule. Students are encouraged to participate in tutoring services through ODI, but will receive credit for participating in other tutoring services offered through OSU. Students will be required to participate in one or more informal meetings with the Program Coordinator to check-in and discuss the student s goals and to develop rapport. Spring Semester: Developing Interests in Undergraduate Research Programming: Attend a presentation, guest lecture, or field trip; SROP and Applying to Graduate School; LSAMP End of the Year Event and Research Forum Peer Mentoring: Minimum of two meetings with peer mentor. The role of the mentor is to help students explore undergraduate research opportunities and guide them through how to work with faculty to begin research. (Not required 2014-15 academic year. Students will participate in success coaching with the Program Coordinator) Faculty Mentoring: Minimum of two meetings with faculty mentor. The role of the faculty mentor is to work with the student to develop a research plan. Tutoring: Attend at least 3 tutoring opportunities, or as appropriate for course schedule. Students are encouraged to participate in tutoring services through ODI, but will receive credit for participating in other tutoring services offered through OSU. 6
Goals: Objectives: Third Year Students: Conducting Research and Preparing for Graduate School The primary goal for third year students is to focus on undergraduate research. Students will be supported through various campus partners to conduct research and present their findings at a symposium, conference, or forum. Students will receive assistance on understanding the application process for graduate degree programs and preparation for entrance examinations. Complete undergraduate research. Prepare for graduate school examinations. Begin to identify colleges/universities for graduate school. Present research at a conference, symposium, poster session, etc Learn how to be an effective peer mentor. Fall Semester: Engaging in Undergraduate Research Programming: LSAMP Scholar Welcome Reception; Mock Interviews with Battelle Peer Mentoring: Students will be peer mentors at this point and be expected to participate in on-going training. Faculty Mentoring: Students will participate in faculty advised research. Students will meet with their mentor as appropriate for their research study. Students need to refer to their research contract. Spring Semester: Refining Graduate School Interests Programming: Attend a conference; GRE Preparation; SROP and Applying to Graduate School; LSAMP End of the Year Event and Research Forum Peer Mentoring: Students will be peer mentors at this point and be expected to participate in on-going training. Faculty Mentoring: Faculty Mentoring: Students will participate in faculty advised research. Students will meet with their mentor as appropriate for their research study. Students need to refer to their research contract. Faculty should also discuss the student s career interests and discuss graduate school. 7
Fourth Year Students: Navigating the Graduate School Application and Selection Process Goals: Objectives: The primary goals for the fourth year students are to successfully navigate through the graduate school application and selection process. Students will be offered programming through various offices within the university, and guidance from their faculty mentors/research advisors. Write a personal statement. Ask for letters of recommendation. Submit applications to graduate school. Confirm enrollment into a graduate program. Fall Semester: Applying to Graduate School Programming: LSAMP Scholar Welcome Reception; Graduate and Professional School Expo; Applying to Graduate School Session; Letter of Recommendation Workshop; Personal Statement Workshop Peer Mentoring: Students will be peer mentors at this point and be expected to participate in on-going training as needed. Faculty Mentoring: Students who are still engaged in research projects are encouraged to meet with their faculty to ask questions regarding applying to graduate school. Spring Semester: Matriculation at Graduate School Programming: LSAMP End of the Year Event and Research Forum Peer Mentoring: Students will be peer mentors at this point and be expected to participate in on-going training as needed. Faculty Mentoring: Students may be continuing research. If students are, they are encouraged to meet with their faculty to seek help preparing students for graduate school interview and assist students with selecting which graduate program to attend. 8
Peer Mentoring Program Information First-year and second-year students will be paired with third-year and fourth-year students, respectively. The mentees (first- and second-year students) will be required to participate in activities with their mentors (third- and fourth-year students) designed to transition students socially and academically into the Ohio State University community, but also into the STEM fields and the cultural spirit throughout all communities. Mentor-Mentee Matching The Program Coordinator will match students based on major and academic interest. For the 2014-15 academic year, only first-year students will receive mentoring due to an absence of a senior class to meet with second-year students. The Program Coordinator will meet with secondyear students to provide success coaching in lieu of the peer mentoring during the 2014-15 academic year. Both mentors and mentees will be notified of the match by the second week of fall semester. Mentee Requirements The mentee is responsible for maintaining open channels of communication with their mentor. Mentees are encouraged to reach out to their mentor outside of LSAMP programs and meetings with their mentor. Mentees are required to: Meet with their mentor at each LSAMP program Meet with their mentor at least twice each semester Mentor Requirements The mentor is responsible for maintaining open channels of communication with their mentee. Mentors are encourages to reach out to their mentee outside of LSAMP programs and meetings with their mentee. Mentors are required to: Attend at least one peer mentor training, to take place during fall semester in 2014-15 academic year Meet with their mentor at each LSAMP program Meet with their mentor at least twice each semester Periodically e-mail their mentor to check-in Keep record of their meetings with their mentee and submit the Peer Mentoring Participation Activity Form to the Program Coordinator by the last day of the semester 9
Faculty Mentoring Program Information First-year and second-year students will be paired with faculty mentors. The mentees will be required to participate in activities/meetings with their faculty mentors, which are designed to transition students socially and academically into The Ohio State University community, but also into the STEM fields and the cultural spirit throughout all communities. Mentoring is a critical component of student retention in STEM disciplines. Faculty mentoring: enhances a student s commitment to higher education (impacting academic commitment) increases a student s sense of belonging in and ownership of his or her discipline and the university (impacting social commitment) helps an underrepresented student adjust to, succeed in, and persist through college (impacting retention and graduation rates) Mentor-Mentee Matching The Program Coordinator will match students based on major and academic interest related to the faculty mentors. Both mentors and mentees will be notified of the match by the second week of fall semester. Mentee Requirements The mentee is responsible for maintaining open channels of communication with their mentor. Mentees are encouraged to reach out to their mentor outside of class and meetings with their mentor. Mentees are required to: Meet with their mentor at each LSAMP program Meet with their mentor at least twice each semester Keep record of their meetings with their mentor and submit the Faculty Mentoring Participation Activity Form to the Program Coordinator by the last day of the semester Mentor Requirements The mentor is responsible for maintaining open channels of communication with their mentee; discuss their academic and research interests; and be an additional resource assisting the student transition to STEM academic and professional communities. Mentors are encourages to reach out to their mentee outside of class and meetings with their mentee. Mentors are required to: Meet with their mentor at least twice each semester Periodically e-mail their mentor to check-in 10
Tutoring Program Information Requirements In order to receive credit for participating in tutoring for the purposes of your LSAMP scholarship, you will need the following information: Each first-year and second-year student will meet with the Program Coordinator to identify one STEM course, or as appropriate for their academic program, to receive tutoring. Each first-year and second-year student must complete a minimum of three tutoring sessions each semester for the identified course (of those suggested below). In order to receive credit for the purposes of your scholarship, you will need to submit the Tutoring Participation Form to the Program Coordinator by the last day of classes each semester. University Tutoring Programs The university offers a number of opportunities for tutoring and supplemental instruction that you can utilize to fulfill the tutoring requirement for the LSAMP program. For updated information on tutoring program details, please visit http://odi.osu.edu/programs/undergraduate/tutoring-and-study-skills-program/university-tutoringprograms.html Office of Diversity and Inclusion http://odi.osu.edu/programs/undergraduate/tutoring-and-study-skills-program/ The Tutoring and Study Skills Program provides free supplemental programs and services to support the academic success of ODI Scholars enrolled at The Ohio State University, Columbus Campus. The office focuses on advanced study skills development and tutorial services and promotes independence in student learning by: Helping students identify areas of academic concern Providing tools and resources to overcome perceived obstacles to academic success Personalizing tutoring and study skills instruction Reinforcing productive learning strategies and introducing new ones Services Available: One-on-one and small group tutoring Individual study skills advising, goal planning, and academic intervention Study skills work-shops Study and Review Materials Test Bank ODI Tutoring and Study Skills Program Hale Hall 54 West 12th Avenue 11
Phone: (614) 292-0964 Email: odi-tutor@osu.edu or odi-studyskills@osu.edu University Housing https://housing.osu.edu/resources/tutoring-in-the-residence-halls1/ Certified peer tutors are provided in math, physics, chemistry and more in several residence halls. The tutors are upper-class students who have demonstrated aptitude and success in math and science. There's no need to schedule an appointment; just drop-in with your questions and your class materials. If you are struggling with a specific subject, they can access a list of coursework that their peers have completed and where they are working. It is reasonable to expect that tutors will help with the following: Answer questions Review concepts that may have been confusing in class Let you practice your own work Let you complete your own homework Provide you with strategies that will help you work independently General Chemistry Learning Resource Center http://chemistry.osu.edu/undergraduate/lrc The Celeste 170 Learning Resource Center is available for assistance in General Chemistry courses. The General Chemistry Help Room is open Monday through Friday from 8:00-5:00 during Fall and Spring Semesters. The Help Room usually staffed with 5 teaching assistants for assistance with Chemistry courses 1110, 1210, 1220 and 1250. There is absolutely no charge for getting help in Learning Resource Center -- just stop by. The Learning Resource Center will be open during Summer Semester 2014 Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:00-3:00 pm. Spanish and Portuguese Teaching and Learning Centers http://sppo.osu.edu/undergraduate/tlc Spanish and Portuguese Teaching and Learning Centers (TLCs) give undergraduate students assistance through free walk-in tutoring, instructor-guided small group conversation and expert writing help. Our aim is to support and enrich the classroom experience of undergraduate students in the language program. Mathematics and Statistics Learning Center (MSLC) https://mslc.osu.edu/ MSLC is a resource center for student and instructors in mathematics and statistics courses. It is located in Cockins Hall and provides free support to students of many undergraduate mathematics and statistics courses. Trained tutors, onine resources, practice exams, and workshops are available. 12
Department of Physics https://physics.osu.edu/tutoring The Department of Physics hires junior and senior physics majors to staff the physics tutor rooms which are located in Smith Labs room 1011A and 1011B. Room 1101 is the physics student lounge and rooms A and B are rooms located in the northeast corner of the lounge. Tutors are available Monday through Friday roughly 9am to 6:30pm. The weekly tutoring schedules are posted on the doors of the tutor rooms. Students with questions about this service can contact Brad Hefner at hefner.3@osu.edu or 614-292- 6086. 13