Developing Student and Faculty Councils to Support Undergraduate Research
Presentation Type
Interactive Presentation
Location
BHC 128
Start Date
26-9-2009 2:35 PM
End Date
26-9-2009 2:55 PM
Description/Abstract
The Office of Undergraduate Research was developed in 2007 at the University of Central Florida. To support the office and campus-wide under- graduate research endeavors, two councils have been developed. The Under- graduate Research Council (URC) is made up of faculty and academic staff. This group meets to discuss and promote undergraduate research monthly during the academic year. The URC currently has 40 active members. The Student Undergraduate Research Council (SURC) meets bi-weekly throughout the year and has 10 members. Students apply to participate on the council and represent a wide variety of disciplines. SURC members serve as research ambassadors and support the initiatives of the Office of Under- graduate Research. Both of these councils greatly expand the visibility and participation in undergraduate research activities at UCF. This presentation will review details about the councils, including ideas on how to develop and sustain similar programs at other universities.
Developing Student and Faculty Councils to Support Undergraduate Research
BHC 128
The Office of Undergraduate Research was developed in 2007 at the University of Central Florida. To support the office and campus-wide under- graduate research endeavors, two councils have been developed. The Under- graduate Research Council (URC) is made up of faculty and academic staff. This group meets to discuss and promote undergraduate research monthly during the academic year. The URC currently has 40 active members. The Student Undergraduate Research Council (SURC) meets bi-weekly throughout the year and has 10 members. Students apply to participate on the council and represent a wide variety of disciplines. SURC members serve as research ambassadors and support the initiatives of the Office of Under- graduate Research. Both of these councils greatly expand the visibility and participation in undergraduate research activities at UCF. This presentation will review details about the councils, including ideas on how to develop and sustain similar programs at other universities.