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Academic Innovation and Effectiveness
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES PROGRAM
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WHAT IS THE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES PROGRAM?
The URCA Program at SIUe is a program that allows students to engage in a research project or creative endeavor under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
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PURPOSE OF THE URCA PROGRAM
EncourageRecognizeSupportUndergraduate Research and Creative
Activities at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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HISTORY OF THE URCA PROGRAM
Began as the Undergraduate Research Academy at SIUE in 1990; original Academy had 33 Scholars
Total of 381 students have completed the program since then
Projects from 41 different majors and specialties
200 faculty have served as mentors
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PARTICIPATION OPTIONS
URCA Assistant Works on faculty led research or creative activity
for approximately 8-10 hours each week
Gains introductory experience in a specific field
Minimum commitment of one semester
URCA Associate Leads an independent project with guidance from
a faculty mentor
Manages his/her own project budget
Project begins in the fall and ends in spring
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URCA PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:
URCA Assistants – Most receive:
$800 award per semester
URCA Associates – All receive:
$2000 award
$500 toward project expenses
$400 conference travel presentation
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BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS
Opportunity to explore in-depth research or creative processes
Develop a close working relationship with faculty
Design and work on a project not available in courses
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STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN:
Innovative research or creative activities
Discipline-specific problem-solving
Networking with students in various disciplines
Grant-writing experiences
Professional presentations
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URCA IMPACT: GRADUATE SCHOOL
URCA Program helps applicants stand out
Actual lab, studio, and field experiences
Alumni have high rate of acceptance into 1st choice of graduate schools
Alumni often receive assistantships/ fellowships at graduate schools
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URCA PROGRAM APPLICATION
URCA Assistants Students submit the online application directly to
faculty members, due early August and December See position postings at
http://www.siue.edu/urca/assistantcurrentprojects.shtml
Notification by the first day of the semester
URCA Associates Project proposals due at noon on the third Friday in
March Visit the following website for more information:
http://www.siue.edu/urca/prospective/apply.shtml Notification by the end of April
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MY PROJECT
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QUESTIONS?For More Information Contact:
Dr. Laura Pawlow, URCA Coordinator
Dr. Vicki Scott, Assistant Provost for Academic Innovation and Effectiveness
Kendra Fark, URCA Graduate Assistant
http://www.siue.edu/urca/