Faculty Mentor Requirements

All UI McNair Faculty Mentors are required to:

• Attend the Welcome and Orientation events for Mentors and Students, as well as the Farewell Luncheon.
   
• Design an appropriate research project for the student and/or incorporate the student into ongoing research.
   
• Communicate a commitment to provide a well-rounded and fulfilling experience for your student.
   
• Meet with the student on a weekly basis to monitor progress throughout completion of the project.
   
• Mentor the student in writing a first draft and final abstract that summarizes the research.
   
• Participate in UI McNair Scholars Program scholarly activities to aid in preparing the student for success as a future graduate student.  These activities may include professional development workshops, journal clubs, seminars, or Q &  discovery sessions (informal discussions to learn about aspects of graduate education and academia).
   
• Assist the student in preparing an abstract and poster for presentation at the UI Summer Undergraduate Research Conference and the CIC/SROP conference (Michigan State University, Summer 2008).
   
• Assist the student in preparing for an informal roundtable discussion of the research at the CIC/SROP Conference.
   
• Complete the UI McNair Faculty Mentor final report.