Progress 07/01/23 to 06/30/24
Outputs
Target Audience:
Nothing Reported
Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Thus far, we have several students as of April 29, 2024, reported interns for the summer of 2024: Khylah Cross, Danasia Massey, Dalton Chennault, Addyson Booker, and Aurelia Ford(NRCS); Morgan White-US Senate; Jamarion Beasley, Christopher Urquhart, Erika Jackson, Jelani Beasley, and Jayden Brown(CBG Grant-Dr. Tomekia White); Kendrick Nelson (CBG Grant-Dr. Marilyn Bailey); Zachariah McGowan-(NIFA AFRI grant-Dr. Grace Ramena) Tavarus Young UAPB Small Farms (2022-present); Morgan White UAPB Small Farms (2021-present); Semiya Hampton UAPB Dr. Goldmon's Research Lab (2022-present). How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The scholarship coordinator, dean, academic dean, faculty, staff, and students have served as an ambassador for SAFHS at college fairs, science fairs and expos, 4-H activities, etc., disseminating information to students and the community about SAFHS and UAPB. The scholarship coordinator works closely with the recruitment office and coaches to make contact with prospective students. The coordinator and recruitment staff collaborate to maintain a database of recruitment activities and contacts for references. Through Dr. Tomekia White's new capacity-building grant, the 1890 Scholars, who are also MANRRS students, will assist in mentoring a newly developed Junior MANRRS program by Mr. Dameion White. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?We plan to continue with our recruitment activities: • Serve as ambassadors for SAFHS at college fairs, JR MANRRS science fairs, expos, 4-H activities, etc., disseminating information about SAFHS and UAPB to students and the community. Actively seek opportunities for recruitment (e.g., college fairs, science fairs, expos, 4-H activities, etc., where high school students will be participating) and inform the SAFHS department's recruitment committee chairperson of said opportunities. • Forward information received from the Office of Enrollment Management & Recruitment to the appropriate departments in SAFHS for their committees to follow up and make contact with prospective students. • Collaborate to maintain a database of recruitment activities and contacts for reference. • Ensure that SAFHS departments will follow their recruitment plans maintain a record of activities and contacts, and forward that information to the Assistant Dean for Academics each semester.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
SAFHS 1890 Scholarship program continues to provide training and professional development opportunities in the workforce infood, agriculture, renewable natural resources, environmental, and human sciences each semester. We will have seven1890 Scholarshiprecipients graduating May 2024: Isaiah Young, Jaylynn Hampton, Jurnea Stanley, Trenten Wills, Tamil Clark, Semiya Hampton (graduating a year early) and Alexandria Woods(graduating a year early), who will be prepared to explore food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, and environmental and human sciences opportunities. Some 1890 scholars presented and won awards from the PAWC: Morgan White (1st place) and ARD (3rd place). We had several posters and PowerPoint presentations: Semiya Hamnpton, Isaiah Young, Carvis Campbell, Darion Strain, David Opiri, and Zachariah McGowan. Our new 18 scholars have registered with career service and received assistance and training on creating resumes. Each scholar's resume is on file for recruiters.
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Progress 07/01/20 to 06/30/24
Outputs
Target Audience:
Nothing Reported
Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Thus far, we have several students as of July 11, 2024, reported interns for the summer of 2024: Khylah Cross, Danasia Massey, Dalton Chennault, Addyson Booker, and Aurelia Ford(NRCS); Morgan White-US Senate; Jamarion Beasley, Christopher Urquhart, Erika Jackson, Jelani Beasley, and Jayden Brown(CBG Grant-Dr. Tomekia White); Kendrick Nelson (CBG Grant-Dr. Marilyn Bailey); Zachariah McGowan-(NIFA AFRI grant-Dr. Grace Ramena) Tavarus Young UAPB Small Farms (2022-present); Morgan White UAPB Small Farms (2021-present) & US Senate (May 2024-August 2024; Semiya Hampton UAPB Dr. Goldmon's Research Lab (2022-present); Ari Vice (Animal medical and surgical hospital, Tulsa, OK) How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The scholarship coordinator, dean, academic dean, faculty, staff, and students have served as an ambassador for SAFHS at college fairs, science fairs and expos, 4-H activities, etc., disseminating information to students and the community about SAFHS and UAPB. The scholarship coordinator works closely with the recruitment office and coaches to make contact with prospective students. The coordinator and recruitment staff collaborate to maintain a database of recruitment activities and contacts for references. Through Dr. Tomekia White's new capacity-building grant, the 1890 Scholars, who are also MANRRS students, will assist in mentoring a newly developed Junior MANRRS program by Mr. Dameion White. Dr. White will also establish a Discovery Farm Educational Center in climate-smart agriculture/aquaculture, with training available to our scholars. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?We plan to continue with our recruitment activities: • Serve as ambassadors for SAFHS at college fairs, JR MANRRS science fairs, expos, 4-H activities, etc., disseminating information about SAFHS and UAPB to students and the community. Actively seek opportunities for recruitment (e.g., college fairs, science fairs, expos, 4-H activities, etc., where high school students will be participating) and inform the SAFHS department's recruitment committee chairperson of said opportunities. • Forward information received from the Office of Enrollment Management & Recruitment to the appropriate departments in SAFHS for their committees to follow up and make contact with prospective students. • Collaborate to maintain a database of recruitment activities and contacts for reference. • Ensure that SAFHS departments follow their recruitment plans, maintain a record of activities and contacts, and forward that information to the Assistant Dean for Academics each semester.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
SAFHS 1890 Scholarship program continues to provide training and professional development opportunities in the workforce in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, environmental, and human sciences each semester. We had seven 1890 Scholarship recipients graduating in May 2024: Isaiah Young, Jaylynn Hampton, Trenten Wills, Tamil Clark, Semiya Hampton (graduateda year early) and Alexandria Woods(graduateda year early) will be prepared to explore food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, and environmental and human sciences opportunities. Some 1890 scholars presented and won awards from the PAWC: Morgan White (1st place) and ARD (3rd place). We had several posters and PowerPoint presentations: Semiya Hamnpton, Isaiah Young, Carvis Campbell, Darion Strain, David Opiri, and Zachariah McGowan. Our new 18 scholars have registered with career service and received assistance and training on creating resumes. Each scholar's resume is on file for recruiters.
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Progress 07/01/22 to 06/30/23
Outputs
Target Audience:The target audience for the 1890 Scholarships program is incoming first-time, full-time first-year undergraduate students and transfer students from community colleges in the School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences who choose to major. in one of the three academic programs in this school. Changes/Problems:We have strived to increase awareness about the 1890 Scholarship Program in the School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Science (SAFHS) by seeking out opportunities both on and off campus to promote the Program. The scholarship coordinator has served as an ambassador at several events nationally, locally, and in surrounding communities. Due to the pandemic, however, some of the recruitment efforts, including in-person recruitment events, such as visits to schools, alumni engagements, and similarly-related events, have been limited to virtual activities. While the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the higher education landscape throughout the U.S. and abroad, this year has challenged higher education administrators to re-evaluate and re-assess ways of connecting with one another. We have been forced to rethink traditional means of recruiting, teaching, advising, and retaining students, examining online learning and effective online pedagogy. We have been challenged to think outside the box and look for alternative ways of communicating with prospective students and their parents. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Each scholar completed their professional development for the academic year 2022-23.WWe currently have 16 scholars who are on internsips: NRCS, UAD, Soil Health Institute, Arkansas State University, NCIS, UAPB Small FArms, Dr. Ponniah Labs, Grace Ramena Fish Lab, Arkansas Discovery Farms, and APHIS AgDiscovery Program. Scholaship coordinator also recieved a grant to assist with professional development for the 1890 scholars. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The scholarship coordinator, dean, academic dean, faculty, staff, and students have served as an ambassadors for SAFHS at college fairs, science fairs and expos, 4-H activities, etc. disseminating information to students and the community about SAFHS and UAPB. Scholarship coordinator works closely with the office of recruitment and coaches to make contact with prospective students. The coordinator and recruitment staff collaborate to maintain a data base of recruitment activities and contacts for references. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?We plan to continue with our recruitment activities: • Serve as ambassadors for SAFHS at college fairs, science fairs and expos, 4-H activities, etc. disseminating information to students and the community about SAFHS and UAPB. • Actively seek opportunities for recruitment (e.g., college fairs, science fairs, expos, 4-H activities, etc. where high school students will be participating) and inform the SAFHS departments' recruitment committee chair person of said opportunities. • Forward information received from the Office of Enrollment Management & Recruitment to the appropriate departments in SAFHS for their committees to follow up and make contact with prospective students. • Collaborate to maintain a data base of recruitment activities and contacts for reference. • Ensure that SAFHS departments will follow their recruitment plans and maintain a record of activities and contacts, and forward that information to the Assistant Dean for Academics each semester.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
SAFHS 1890 Scholarship program has provided trainings and professional development opportunities in the workforce in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, environmental, and human sciences. We will have three 1890 Scholarship recipients to graduate academic year of 2022-23, prepared to explore opportunities in the food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, environmental, and human sciences. Some of our 1890 scholars presented and won awards MANRSS cluster, PAWC, and UAPB Research Symposium. All of our scholars have registered with career service and have recieved assistance and training on creating their resume. Each scholar resume is on file for recruiters. We currently have 16 scholars who are on internsips: NRCS, UAD, Soil Health Institute, Arkansas State University, NCIS, UAPB SMall FArms, Dr. Ponniah Labs, Grace Ramena Fish Lab, Arkansas Discovery Farms.
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Progress 07/01/21 to 06/30/22
Outputs
Target Audience:The target audience for the 1890 Scholarships program is incoming first-time, full-time first-year undergraduate students and transfer students from community collegesinthe School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences who choose to major in one of the three academic programs in this school. Changes/Problems:We have strived to increase awareness about the 1890 Scholarship Program in the School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Science (SAFHS) by seeking out opportunities both on and off campus to promote the Program. The scholarship coordinator has served as an ambassador at several different events nationally, locally, and surrounding communities. Due to the pandemic, however, some of recruitment efforts, including in-person recruitment events, such as visits to schools, alumni engagements and similarly-related events, have been limited to virtual activities. While the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the higher education landscape through the U.S. and abroad, this year has challenged higher education administrators to re-evaluate and re-assess ways of connecting with one another. We have been forced to rethink traditional means of recruiting, teaching, advising and retaining students, examining online learning and effective online pedagogy. We have been challenged to think outside the box and look for alternative ways of communicating with prospective students and their parents. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Each scholar completed their professional developments for the academic year 2021-22. Research dean partnered with Texas Prairie View with a professional development program series for the scholars to participate in titled: MEA (Motivate and Educate for Achievement) Enhancement Program. We have a total of 14 scholars that are currentlyparticipatingin summerinternships at the university, Savannah River Site, in South Carolina, Arkansas State University Biosciences Institute, APHIS AgDiscovery Program, and UAPB Small Farms. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The scholarship coordinator, dean, academic dean, faculty, staff, and students haveserved as an ambassadors for SAFHS at college fairs, science fairs and expos, 4-H activities, etc. disseminating information to students and the community about SAFHS and UAPB. Scholarship coordinatorworks closely with the office of recruitment andcoaches tomake contact with prospective students. The coordinator and recruitment staff collaborate to maintain a data base of recruitment activities and contacts for references. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?We plan to continue with our recruitment activities: Serve asambassadorsfor SAFHS at college fairs, science fairs and expos, 4-H activities, etc. disseminating information to students and the community about SAFHS and UAPB. Actively seek opportunities for recruitment (e.g., college fairs, science fairs, expos, 4-H activities, etc. where high school students will be participating) and inform the SAFHS departments' recruitment committee chair person of said opportunities. Forward information received from the Office of Enrollment Management & Recruitment to the appropriate departments in SAFHS for their committees to follow up and make contact with prospective students. Collaborate to maintain a data base of recruitment activities and contacts for reference. Ensure that SAFHS departments will follow their recruitment plans and maintain a record of activities and contacts, and forward that information to the Assistant Dean for Academics each semester.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
SAFHS 1890 Scholarship program has providedtrainings and professional development opportunities in theworkforce in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, environmental, and human sciences. We will have three 1890 Scholarship recipients to graduate December 2022, prepared to explore opportunities in thefood, agriculture, renewable natural resources, environmental, and human sciences.Some of our 1890 scholars presented and won awards in the ARD conference held in Atlanta, GA. All of our scholars have registered with career service and have recieved assistance and training on creating their resume. Each scholar resume is on file for recruiters.
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Progress 07/01/20 to 06/30/21
Outputs
Target Audience:The target audience for the 1890 Scholarships program is incoming first-time, full-time first-year undergraduate students in the School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences who choose to major in one of the three academic programs in this School. Changes/Problems:To build essential support and enhance efforts to collectively design and disseminate innovative ways to recruit, retain, mentor and graduate students in a timely fashion, a formalized mentoring program will be developed to move the needle on retention, persistence, academic success and timely degree completion for 1890 Scholarships recipients enrolled in academic programs in SAFHS. Mentorship is a key component in making sure students are successful throughout their college years. In its broadest form, mentoring is the process of a knowledgeable person facilitating the growth, maturation and development of another person of lesser experience (Booker & Brevard, 2017). Mentoring programs are useful ways to support students as they matriculate in postsecondary settings. For African-American students, the mentoring relationship can provide academic, social, and career guidance that is invaluable during the undergraduate years (Booker & Brevard, 2017). Used as both a tool and a strategy, the formalized mentoring program, which involves matching each 1890 scholarship recipient with a trained upper-class, peer mentor, will be used to recruit, retain and assist scholars become academically successful and graduate in a 4-year period. The mentoring program will be established in collaboration with the Mentor Collective, an organization committed to developing high impact mentorship programs for maximum student impact. The Mentor Collective will assist with recruiting and training mentors, and establishing intentional mentorship programming for all 1890 Scholarships recipients. The Assistant Dean for Academics will provide oversight and guidance for the mentoring program, while the 1890 Scholars Coordinator will provide supplemental support. Additionally, all scholarship recipients will be required to register with the Office of Career Services, join departmental student organizations and MANRRS as a means to assist students with becoming socially connected and integrated into campus life. Students will participate in various professional development meetings, including by not limited to career fairs, research presentations and professional conferences. Scholarship recipients will participate in monthly check-in meetings, be provided with tutoring on an as-needed basis, and introduced to student support services. One of the most significant challenges has been the negative impact of COVID-19 on our students, mentally, emotionally, psychologically, socially, financially and academically, as evidenced by the number of students who were dismissed from the program due to poor academic performance. Many of our students are first generation college students who many have had role models to help them understand what it means to be a college student or how to navigate college life. Unfortunately, many of our students were challenged by online learning either due to lack of computer access, broadband challenges, limited resources, time management, stress, or being woefully unprepared for learning in a virtual environment. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Students are required to register with the office of Career Services. Additionally, the following opportunities for training and professional development has been provided to students in SAFHS: Resume Writing, "How to "Ace" an interview"; "Creating a Career Development Yearly Plan"; "Understanding USDA Risk Management"; "Knowing How to Communicate Professionally - regardless of the audience" How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The results have been disseminated to the other 1890 LGIs via email, in quarterly reports and in various meetings. We have also published information on the School's website, submitted information to the Association of 1890 Research Directors. 1890 MEA Center of Excellence and the 1890 Universities Foundation. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?For year two, award amounts for the current $10K scholarship recipients will be increased to $20K. The remaining award levels will remain the same. Scholarship awards will be awarded an additional six semesters (provided continuing students meet the academic requirements for the scholarship award. Additionally, current scholarship recipients will be required to write a 500-word essay about the importance of continuing with the scholarship program. Beginning fall 2021, we expect to increase the number of scholarship awards by 20 additional scholarships, awarding $20,000 scholarships to FT/FT incoming students with a 3.2 or higher GPA, 19 ACT or comparable SAT score. We will also be instituting a formalized mentoring program for all 1890 Scholarships recipients. Scholarship award amounts not applied (due to students not continuing) will be allocated for use with current scholarship recipients students (i.e., book scholarships, etc.) rather than recalculating overall scholarship budget. After careful review and consideration, the 1890 Scholarships at UAPB committee has determined that it is necessary to make adjustments to the scholarship award amounts and the criteria used to award scholarships. The adjustments included increasing scholarship amounts to $20,000 rather than having varying amounts; make the requirements more stringent, including increasing minimum GPA, SAT and ACT scores in order to attract quality students who are more likely to complete their degree in the time period allotted; begin the recruitment process earlier in order to attract students who may have other colleges and universities on their radar, work with the Office of Enrollment Management to immediately identify prospective students who meet the criteria for the scholarship; work with high school guidance counselors, STEM teachers, principals and alums to assist with the recruitment process; provide current scholarship recipients with book scholarships to reduce the financial hardship of purchasing books and access codes for classes. Additionally, provide students with academic support, for science and math classes in which they may be experiencing some challenges. Fall 2021, a math tutor will be to provide scholarship recipients with one-on-one academic support. A more structured meeting schedule will be established beginning fall 2021 to provide students with "intrusive advising", mentoring, and listening sessions (check-ins) to make sure students are more academically and socially engaged.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Increase enrollment in the School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences by 50 students over a 4-year period The School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences enrolled 90 new UG students fall 2020, with 37 of those students receiving scholarship awards (nine $10K scholarships; eighteen $5K scholarships; eight $2k scholarships and three $2500 scholarships for transfer students) during year one. Enrollment in SAFHS increased by approximately 23% over the previous year's FT-FT enrollment. The projection to increase enrollment by 50 students in SAFHS over a 4 year period is on target and expected to exceed this goal. Increase awareness of SAFHS Programs at UAPB The Program Coordinator and Assistant Dean for Academics worked with the Design Group, UAPB's multicultural communications company, to craft the message about the scholarships and increase awareness of SAFHS programs at UAPB. Additionally, SAHFS recently hired a Project/Program Manager for Communications and she has worked to rebrand and repackage programming to increase awareness. Posting on various social media platforms, including the University's website, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter has been done to increase awareness and to cast a wide net to attract qualified students to the School and into the various academic Programs. Additionally, short videos of several 1890 Scholarship recipients were recorded and posted to the School's website as well as a video message from the Assistant Dean for Academics. Information was shared electronically with high schools in the local Pine Bluff and Little Rock community, the lower Mississippi Delta region, church groups, 4-H Clubs and other student-centered groups in the region. Additional efforts to increase awareness of our programs included participating in UAPB High School ROTC Day, UAPB High School Lions Weekend, virtual classroom visits to high schools in Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana and Illinois, and Zoom meetings with prospective students and their parents. Develop recruitment materials that appeal to high school students The Program Coordinator, Assistant Dean for Academics, SAFHS Communication Director, and School faculty worked collaboratively to develop recruitment materials, update existing recruitment materials and record videos highlighting the academic programs in SAFHS, Federal and State agencies where alums are employed, the types of positions they have and potential salaries earned. Increase the number of well-prepared students applying to SAFHS Given the data on the average GPA (3.03) and ACT scores (17.9) of FT-FT students entering SAFHS, the scholarships requirements were changed to attract well-prepared students applying to SAFHS. Additionally, the amount of scholarships amounts were increased to make them more competitive, more attractive to high school students and to elevate the image of our School, particularly to students who might be inclined to attend other HBCU1890 LGIs. Meet with high school counselors Due to COVID-19 restrictions, face-to-face meeting with high school counselors were limited to virtual meetings. However, faculty and department chairs were able to provide guidance counselors with print materials regarding programs in SAFHS. Virtual sessions, via Zoom were scheduled on a limited basis to meet with students to share about programs in SAFHS. Increase program recognition In addition to the items listed above to increase awareness of SAFHS Programs at UAPB, Ms. Alicia Dorn, Project/Program Manager-Communications has worked with the 1890 Scholarships Program Coordinator and Assistant Dean for Academics to identify ways to increase program recognition. School-wide and department-specific recruiters have worked to increase program recognition. Additionally, the Assistant Dean for Academics has worked with the Office of Enrollment Management to attend virtual Zoom meetings with prospective students and their parents as a way of increasing program recognition. Increase alumni participation in the SAFHS recruitment process Due to COVID-19 restrictions, alumni participation was minimal. However, SAFHS students were encouraged to attend various professional development opportunities were alumni were the feature speaker.
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