The document summarizes the McNair Scholars Program at Bloomfield College. The program aims to help disadvantaged students obtain PhDs by providing research experience, GRE preparation, mentorship and financial assistance. It reviews the program's goals, eligibility, services, objectives and accomplishments from 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. It highlights that the program has helped students attend graduate school and present research at conferences. The challenges are maintaining funding amid budget cuts and increasing undergraduate research opportunities.

2. 2 nd Annual McNair Scholars Retreat Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ May 17 th , 2011

3. Goal of the McNair Scholars Program To increase the number of Ph.D.s among under-represented segments of our society The Bloomfield College McNair program is designed to provide disadvantaged college students with effective preparation for doctoral study

4. Be currently enrolled at Bloomfield College Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident Be interested in attending graduate school Have a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA Be economically disadvantaged and first-generation college student or a member of a group traditionally under-represented in graduate education Eligibility requirements for the McNair Scholars program

5. What services do we provide? Conducting research with a faculty mentor Graduate school admission assistance GRE preparation assistance Information literacy (collaborating with the Library)

6. What services do we provide? Tutoring (collaborating with CAD) Expert assistance in seeking financial aid for GS Up to $2800 in stipend to do conduct research Assistance with travel and participation at professional conferences

7. What services do we provide? Assistance with graduate school visits Graduate school application fee waivers Assistance with disseminating research findings

8. What services do we provide? Assistance honing academic, library research and presentation skills Assistance to improve technical writing skills Peer and faculty mentoring Financial literacy workshops

9. Objectives of the Bloomfield College McNair Scholars program 1. Research: 40% of McNair participants will complete research and scholarly activities that will directly impact their educational progression each McNair Program academic year. 2. Degree attainment: 87% of new participants served in each McNair Program academic year will attain a baccalaureate degree within three (3) years.

10. Objectives of the Bloomfield College McNair Scholars program 3. Post Baccalaureate enrollment: 40% of bachelor’s degree recipients will enroll in a post baccalaureate program by the fall term of the academic year immediately following completion of that degree. 4. Doctoral attainment: 15% of McNair Program participants will attain a doctoral degree within ten (10) years of the attainment of the bachelor’s degree.

11. The 2009 - 2010 and 2010 - 2011 academic years What did we accomplish during 2009 – 2010? - We served 25 students - Male = 4 and Female = 21 - Social sciences = 10; Humanities = 5; STEM = 5; Business = 3; Education = 3; CAD = 1 - 6 graduates/ 5 are currently enrolled in graduate school (100% persistence to 2 nd yr ) - all 6 graduates conducted UG research

12. The 2009 – 2010 and 2010-2011 academic years What did we accomplish in 2010 – 2011? - We have served 22 students thus far - 9 graduating seniors/5 have been accepted to graduate school/3 have decided to postpone graduate school for a year* - NYU, Delaware, University of Alabama- Birmingham, The New School, Rutgers, Georgetown, and MSU - All of our juniors have a secured summer research appointment

13. Noteworthy successes for 2010 – 2011 year 15 scholars presented their research at professional conferences across the U.S. All seniors have conducted school visits Scholars have been accepted to conduct summer research at MIT, PSU, Tufts, Rutgers, MSU, and Bloomfield College Our Scholars have been recognized for their academic excellence by their departments*

14. Noteworthy successes for 2010 – 2011 year We have secured an external funding commitment from a Foundation We met each of our objectives in our annual report to the Federal Government* We have collaborated with other McNair Programs within NJ (i.e., Kean, Rider) Continue to foster an excellent relationship with the LSAMP and SSS programs at BC

15. Noteworthy successes for 2010 – 2011 year We have conducted several real-time webinars for our Scholars* We have engaged our alums to give back to the program Our scholars have been featured in Diverse Education journal Continue to foster an excellent relationship with Career Services

16. Strengths of the Bloomfield College McNair Scholars program We have committed students Our administrations and faculty are committed to the McNair Scholars program We have excellent resources We have a staff that works very hard including our work-study students! We have a U.S. Department of Education and Legislature that are committed to the program

17. Challenges to the continued success of the McNair Scholars program Funding (3% cut in TRIO Programs)* Students upholding their responsibilities to the program Increasing the median score on the GRE Provide services to students transitioning into graduate school Increasing the number of undergraduate research opportunities for our scholars

18. Excellence and scholarship are in your DNA

19. Dr. Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program Bloomfield College Dr. Anthony Salandy, Director Ms. Nkemdilim Ukwu, Program Associate LRC room 202/205 [email_address] 973.748.9000 X662 or X663 http://bloomfield.edu/academics/mcnair/default.aspx