2013 -14 Research Rookies Faculty Mentor Orientation Luncheon

1. 2013 -14Research Rookies Faculty Mentor Orientation Luncheon Julia Spears, Ph.D. & Rachel Tripodi, M.S. Ed. Office of Student Engagement & Experiential Learning Northern Illinois University

2. Session Agenda • Lunch & table talk • Introductions • Example of successful mentoring relationship • Research Rookies dates & deadlines • Meeting information • Program goals & outcomes • Expectations • Other program components & resources

3. Introductions • Name • College • Department • First time mentoring a Research Rookie? • One thing you are excited about • One thing you are nervous about

4. Power of Mentors “Behind every successful person, there is one elementary truth: somewhere, somehow, someone cared about their growth and development. This person was their mentor” Dr. Beverly Kaye, Up Is Not the Only Way, 1997

5. Example of SuccessfulMentoring Relationship • Dr. Marc Adler • Assistant Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry • Research Rookies Mentor

6. Program Dates & Deadlines • Due Date for Proposals • Friday, November 15, 2013 • Send to ugresearch@niu.edu • Annual Research Rookies Reception • Monday, December 2, 2013 from 3:00-4:30 • Altgeld Auditorium • Undergraduate Research & Artistry Day • Tuesday, April 22, 2014 • Holmes Student Center, Ballroom

7. Proposal Guidelines • Abstract • Project Description (Limit 3 pages) • Background & context • Statement of significance & impact • Statement of project objectives • Methods • Outcomes • Literature Cited • Timeline

8. Continuum of Research Proposal Designs

9. Reception • Monday, December 2 from 3:00-4:30pm • Altgeld Auditorium • To formally welcome and honor students and mentors in participating in Research Rookies • Students will be asked to give “elevator speech” about their research • Video recording

10. Undergraduate Research & Artistry Day • Tuesday, April 22, 2014Holmes Student Center, Ellington Ballroom • Registration opens: • Monday, January 13, 2014 • Deadline to register and submit abstracts: • Friday, March 7, 2014 • Posters – no larger than 40” x 32” • Volunteers needed for judging!

11. Research Rookies Monthly Meetings • Meetings are mandatory • If a student cannot attend a meeting, notify OSEELbefore missed meeting • Each unexcused absence will result in 10% stipend deduction • More than 3 unexcused absences will result in dismissal from Research Rookies

12. Research Rookies Monthly Meetings • Come prepared • Bring pen & paper to take notes • Be prepared to give updates on progress • Come hungry • Dinner will always be served

13. Research Rookies Monthly Meetings • First Monday of each month • Typical agenda: • Announcements & housekeeping • Check-in with Natalie • Speaker • Small group activity

14. Research Rookies Monthly Meetings • Topics reviewed so far • Handbook/expectations • Proposal guidelines • Office of Research Compliance & Integrity (IRB) • Defining research variable & operationalizing your research

15. Program Goals • Engage students in faculty-mentored research • Provide a positive learning environment • Help students pursue their goals • Introduce students to research • Give students the opportunity to meet other driven young people • Give students the opportunity to present at Undergraduate Research and Artistry Day

16. Research Rookies • Participate with faculty mentor to develop, understand and complete a research or artistry project • Spend approximately 5‐10 hours per week on your project • Participate in formal programming (i.e. monthly meetings) • Notify your faculty supervisor AND the OSEEL of any change in research focus • Immediately address personal difficulties that arise during your research experience with OSEEL

17. Peer Leaders • Assist with questions or concerns from small‐group members • Obtain progress reports from small‐group members • Coordinate one group activity per month with small‐group members • Notify OSEEL staff of any issues with small‐group members • Follow up with students: phone calls and/or emails • Assist with documenting group activities • Attend mandatory monthly Peer Leader meetings • Help first‐year Research Rookies become familiar with university resources

18. Peer Leaders • Peer Leaders qualifications: • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher • Have completed one year of the Research Rookies program • Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with first-year students • Be able to serve as a positive role model for first-year students

19. Faculty Mentors • Provide learning resources and necessary tools for the research/artistry project • Meet with the student to plan and complete the project • Attend the Research Rookies Reception on December 2, 2013 • Assist the student with preparation of project materials for URAD presentation • Attend major research presentations that the student makes on the NIUcampus • Notify OSEELof any issues or concerns

20. Time Commitment • Research Rookies should expect to spend 5-10 hours per week conducting research • These 5-10 hours may include: • Student writing proposal • Student conducting literature review • Student working with a GA • Student working in lab • Student working with faculty member (one-on-one meetings, time in lab)

21. Blog • All Research Rookies are required to blog about their experience • Blog prompts will be given at meetings • Upload pictures

22. Stipend • Students will receive stipend, ONLY if: • Present at URAD • In good academic standing • Have less than 3 meeting absences during school year

23. Communication • Communication is KEY! • Email is main form of communication • ugresearch@niu.edu

24. Research Results • Most important thing: • Learn the research process • Would like to reinforce: • Student will not disappoint OSEELif research has no results as long as the student learns the research process

25. Resources New Research Rookies Website www.niu.edu/researchrookies NIUFaculty Development Portal Responsible Conduct in Research Mentoringis an online training module for faculty engaged in research mentoring.

26. Contact Information Student Engagement & Experiential Learning Evans Field House 110 815-753-8154 ugresearch@niu.edu www.niu.edu/ugresearch