Research
“I am currently taking advantage of the huge research opportunities available at the University, researching DNA repair in human cells with one of my professors in the biology department.”
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Undergraduate Academic Life
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Research
Many of our undergraduate students already participate in substantial research outside the classroom. We intend to make it possible for every undergraduate to have a full and rewarding encounter with research, starting in the freshman year.
- Developing the UR Options program - This will offer select incoming freshmen portable research funds they can use for travel, supplies, summer support or other research costs. Students will be able to use these funds for research expenses at any time during their undergraduate years.
- Developing Research web pages to provide students with clear guides to the research opportunities in departments.
- Encouraging all departments to strengthen the research opportunities they offer students.
- Increasing the visibility of the annual Undergraduate Research Expo held on campus each spring.
- Augmenting the program that provides funds for students to travel to undergraduate research conferences.
Student Services & Support
The high quality of our student support services has contributed hugely to the improvements in student academic progress and satisfaction we have enjoyed over the last ten years.
To continue our progress, we will take additional steps to strengthen student services and support. Working groups have been established to recommend improvements in three areas:
- Academic Advising – Advising will be strengthened by securing a stronger partnership between faculty advisors and professional advisors.
- Academic Policies – Several of our general academic policies are at odds with those at peer institutions, and are being examined.
- Diversity – Development of additional support programs to recruit strong minority students.
Student Services and Policies
The Office of the Dean of Students is committed to assisting and advocating for the needs of our students. We encourage you to contact our office if you have any questions about student life or services.