McNair Program Services
The SOU McNair Scholars Program provides:
During the Academic Year:
Seminars: on topics pertinent to pre-doctoral students.
Advising: Meet with the Program Director to discuss academic plans.
Resource Library: Books and videos available on various topics including assistance in choosing a graduate school and taking the GRE.
McNair Computer Lab: Specialized software, computers, printers, and scanner are available for Scholar use and the McNair Program Technology Resource Advisor is available for assisting Scholars with technical issues.
Assistance: in obtaining a Faculty Mentor.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE): Resources, Training, and Practice.
Newsletter: Scholars receive newsletters that highlight Scholar successes and provide announcements of fellowships and scholarships and program events.
Mailbox: Each Scholar has a folder in the McNair office.
Phone Calls: Scholars may use the phone in the McNair office to call graduate schools and scholarship and fellowship organizations.
Portfolio: Each Scholar has a portfolio file, with information that the Scholar provides, maintained in the McNair office.
Writing/Editing: The McNair Program Director assists Scholars with letters of recommendation and help in editing application essays.
E-mail: Important messages are sent out to all Scholars by e-mail.
McNair Website: The website lists scholars and provides links to other resources.
Scholar Webpage: Each Scholar is provided a webpage to highlight activities and research interests.
Travel: Some travel funds may be available for presentations at conferences or visits to prospective graduate schools.
Academic Assistance: Tutors are provided as requested.
During the Summer:
Those Scholars who submit successful research proposals, attend all McNair events, and are selected for Summer Research Internships are eligible to receive a $2,800 stipend to engage in independent research under the guidance of their McNair Faculty Mentor. Students work with Mentors, write a research article, and present it at the SOU McNair Scholars Symposium. Selected Scholar research articles will be published in the McNair Scholars Journal.
The SOU Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program is a federal TRIO program funded at 185 institutions in the
For More Information Contact:
The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program
Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Taylor Hall 125
Ashland, OR 97520-5062
Telephone: 541-552-8310
Email: mcnair@sou.edu
Website: http://www.sou.edu/mcnair
