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Ten years ago, Kimberly Schneider, assistant dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies and director of Undergraduate Research, attended a conference in Tucson, Ariz., that would help shape the academic experience for UCF\u2019s undergraduate students. It was the Council on Undergraduate Research\u2019s institute on Initiating and Sustaining Undergraduate Research Programs.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I attended the CUR institute UCF\u2019s Undergraduate Research office was in its infancy,\u201d said Schneider. \u201cParticipating in the conference provided insights, best practices and practical advice that helped to shape undergraduate research at the university.\u201d<\/p>\n

Today, 女仆AV is nationally recognized for its undergraduate research\u00a0that engages more than 600 faculty members and more than 1700 students.<\/p>\n

In recognition of the value of the CUR institute, UCF last week hosted the organization\u2019s 2018 institute. Thirty universities with 80 attendees from across the country participated in the three-day event focused on establishing new undergraduate research programs, developing centralized undergraduate research offices and expanding undergraduate research opportunities from a single department to a campuswide program.<\/p>\n

President John C. Hitt provided opening remarks and underscored the importance of the institute and the connection between robust undergraduate research programs and exceptional student academic experiences. He said: \u201cRegardless of how your institution seeks to grow its excellence and opportunities in undergraduate research, you are in the right place for pursuing results.\u201d<\/p>\n

Action-oriented sessions focused on strategic planning, assessment, budget and marketing. Speakers included Schneider; Michael Aldarondo-Jeffries, director of Academic Advancement Programs in UCF\u2019s Division of Teaching and Learning; psychology Professor Gerry Gonzalez of California State University San Marcos;\u00a0Sandy Gregerman, special counsel, Undergraduate Research and Student Access Initiatives at the University of Michigan; and Mary Crowe, assistant provost of experiential learning at Florida Southern College.<\/p>\n

Elizabeth A. Dooley, vice provost of teaching and learning and dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies, stressed the importance of the institute. \u201cWe know that high impact practices play a key role in creating an environment that fosters student success. Programs, like CUR, spark the ideas that enhance teaching and learning and professional and academic development for faculty members and students.\u201d<\/p>\n

The council and its affiliated colleges, universities and individuals share a focus on providing undergraduate research opportunities for faculty and students at all institutions serving undergraduate students. For more information about CUR visit www.cur.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in getting involved in undergraduate research at UCF, email our@ucf.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ten years ago, Kimberly Schneider, assistant dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies and director of Undergraduate Research, attended a conference in Tucson, Ariz., that would help shape the academic experience for UCF\u2019s undergraduate students. 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