Progress 07/15/23 to 07/14/24
Outputs
Target Audience:Citizens or legal resident of the United States with genuine interest in pursuing professional career in food and agriculture and related sciences at the BS level; with a minimum cumulative 2.8 grade point average (GPA) at the time of application, and maintain at least a 2.8 GPA on a semester and cumulative basis while receiving scholarship support; and be enrolled as a full-time student, as defined by the institution. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Service projects in the food and fiber industry. Field trips to research centers, Ag. Industry, USDA facilities, local farms, among others. Organized summer internships to Ag. Industry, USDA facilities etc., for scholars. Career path mentors and role models. Brown bag sessions organized and led by the scholars. Quiz bowl competition on current issues in the Food and Ag. Industry and Ag. Policy. Organized peer groups among students and professors to provide learning and feedback opportunities. Academic Integrity and Responsible conduct in Research Training Participation in a Learning Community formation among 1890 Scholar Cohorts. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?We have made several presentations at professional meetings and recruitment events at targeted high schools in the state to showcase the work completed by our 1890 scholars. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Recruitment and retention.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Our first cohort of 1890 Scholars graduated 18 students. Seven scholars have joined a graduate program at AAMU or another sister institution, and the rest have joined the job market. The Scholars achieved academic skills and life skills that will contribute substantially to their success as professionals, for example, how to pursue a research or subject matter interest and how to approach faculty members, mentors, or subject matter experts.
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Progress 07/15/22 to 07/14/23
Outputs
Target Audience:Citizens or legal resident of the United States with genuine interest in pursuing professional career in food and agriculture and related sciences at the BS level; with a minimum cumulative 2.8 grade point average (GPA) at the time of application submission and maintain at least a 2.8 GPA on a semester and cumulative basis while receiving scholarship support; and be enrolled as a full-time student, as defined by the institution (Alabama A&M University). Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Within the College of Agricultural, Life and Natural Sciences (CALNS), clubs such as Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS Club), Food Science Club, Environmental Science Club, Forestry Club, Fire Dawgs Club, Nutrition Club, Urban Planning Association, Family and Consumer Sciences Club, and others have provided opportunities for the 1890 scholars multiple opportunities for professional development, and have also served as resources for learning about career opportunities. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?We utilize the "seminar series" concept to disseminate information and broaden scholars' engagement and communication skills. Other ways utilized include service projects in the food and fiber industry, field trips to research centers, Ag. Industry, local farms, and virtual peer groups among students and professors to provide learning and feedback opportunities. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continue implementing the Individualized Student Development Plans focusing on academic development, professional/career development, and social/personal development.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Developed Recruitment Materials A web page, brochure, application, and evaluation form are routinely updated to support recruitment and selection efforts. The pamphlets were mailed, emailed, and distributed during recruitment events on-and-off campus. Social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) were also utilized to share the scholarship program with potential candidates. Database Development Recruited 1890 scholars are entered into a database following the project's data management plan. For this reporting period, we have supported 85--1890 Agricultural scholarships. Overall, two types of scholarships (partial and full scholarships with books) are awarded based on students' GPA, ACT/SAT scores, personal essays, letters of recommendation, and the student's genuine interest in pursuing a professional career in food and agriculture and related sciences. Implement the Mechanisms for monitoring the 1890 Scholars' progress and performance. Academic advisors in the department routinely examine the midterm and final grades to keep track of GPAs and student progress toward degree completion. Several academic advisement instruments are available in each degree major, which helps both the student and the academic advisor keep track of academic progress. Notably, we use DegreeWorks software for student mentoring. For students: DegreeWorks provides real-time advice and counsel, speeds time to graduation, provides intuitive web access to self-service capabilities, streamlines the graduation process, and allows direct access to multiple related services and advice through hyperlinks to catalog information, class schedules, transcripts, help desk services, and FAQs. Strategies for Student Development The 1890 scholars completed Individualized Student Development Plans (SDPs). The SDPs focus on three (3) broad areas that influence educational success: academic development, professional/career development, and social/personal development.
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Progress 07/15/21 to 07/14/22
Outputs
Target Audience:Citizens or legal resident of the United States with genuine interest in pursuing professional career in food and agriculture and related sciences at the BS level; with a minimum cumulative 2.8 grade point average (GPA) at the time of application submission and maintain at least a 2.8 GPA on a semester and cumulative basis while receiving scholarship support; and be enrolled as a full-time student, as defined by the institution (Alabama A&M University).. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Within the College of Agricultural, Life and Natural Sciences (CALNS), clubs such as Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS Club), Food Science Club, Environmental Science Club, Forestry Club, Fire Dawgs Club, Nutrition Club, Urban Planning Association, Family and Consumer Sciences Club, and others have provided opportunities for the 1890 scholars multiple opportunities for professional development, and have also served as resources for learning about career opportunities. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?We utilize the "seminar series" concept to disseminate information and broaden scholars' engagement and communication skills. Other ways utilized include service projects in the food and fiber industry, field trips to research centers, Ag. Industry, local farms, and virtual peer groups among students and professors to provide learning and feedback opportunities What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Implementation of the Individualized Student Development Plan (SDP). The SDP focuses on three (3) broad areas known to influence educational success: academic development, professional/career development, and social/personal development.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
A web page, brochure, application form, and evaluation form were developed for the recruitment and selection efforts. The webpage is linked to the CALNS website, and pamphlets were mailed, emailed, and distributed during recruitment events onand-off campus. Social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) were also used to share the scholarship program with potential candidates. A complete recruitment package consisted of an application form, a personal statement summarizing education experience, future education and career goals, applicant's expectations from the program and topics in food, agriculture, and environmental sciences that the applicant wishes to engage in; transcripts; and two letters of recommendation. Received applications were entered into a developed database maintained following the project's data management plan. After reviewing the applications, the committee selected 41 students who were awarded the 1890 Agricultural scholarships. Overall, three types of scholarships (full scholarship, partial scholarship, and books only scholarship) were awarded based on students' GPA, ACT/SAT scores, personal essay, letters of recommendation, and the student's genuine interest in pursuing a professional career in food and agriculture and related sciences. When selected students arrived at AAMU, they received a structured orientation to AAMU and its program and services. The CALNS Dean and faculty members spearheaded the orientation instruction. Included in the orientation were meetings with the Program Implementation Committee (PIC) and the PI and Co-PI of the 1890 Scholars project. Following the orientation, Scholars were advised by an academic counselor in the Freshman Academy and a PIC advisor. Also, each Academic Department Chair met the 1890 Scholars that are enrolled in a major housed in their respective Departments. The 1890 scholars were paired with faculty mentors based on selected majors in the CALNS, and the mentors are in regular contact with the 1890 Scholars.
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