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This review of the pilot phase assesses the Summer Research Program at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. Recommendations are provided for expanding the program to enhance student participation and faculty engagement in summer research initiatives.
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Review of Phase I Pilot and Recommendations for Next Step in Scaling Up EvaluateUR CAPITAL UNIVERSITY Buffalo, NY October, 2017
Institution Profile • Located in Columbus, OH • Undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2,700 students. Graduate enrollment of approximately 650 students (law, MBA, MSN) • Liberal arts and professional programs (business, education and nursing) as well as a conservatory of music • Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Summer Research Program • Summer Scholars Program • 10-week, residential program • Students required to work full time (40 hours per week) on their project • Began summer 2014 • Summer 2014 – 2 students; Summer 2017 – 8 students • Participation primarily from social sciences and humanities • Students receive $3500 stipend and campus housing • Faculty receive $1000 stipend • Up to $1000 additional funds available to support research costs (supplies, travel to collect data, etc.)
UR Program Director Profile • Stephanie Gray Wilson, Ph.D. • Assistant Provost for Experiential Learning • Associate Professor of Psychology • Honors Program Director • Responsibilities • Identify budget sources to support program and manage budget throughout program • Supervise recruitment and review of applications • Plan co-curricular activities for summer scholars • Support Summer Scholars and mentors as needed