Academic

enables students to look deeply into questions and
issues in their major fields and to become more
sophisticated designers of their own education.
Broadly defined, undergraduate research is an inquiry
or investigation, conducted by an undergraduate
student, which makes an original intellectual or creative
contribution to the student’s discipline. Undergraduate
research varies from discipline to discipline, even within
sub-disciplines, and fosters student engagement in an
original investigation or creative work for a significant
period of time. It ensures that students are making
the most of their undergraduate education at Dillard.
The Office of Undergraduate Research is an initiative
of the Office of Academic Affairs. A resource for
faculty and students, the office encourages both
on-campus and off-campus research opportunities
for students. Through initiatives carried out in
the Schools and Programs, faculty members share
different models for incorporating undergraduate
students into research programs and ways of
infusing undergraduate research into the curriculum.
Students are encouraged to begin exploring possibilities
for research and creative activity as soon as possible
after beginning their college career. For guidance and
support, each student is matched with a faculty mentor
whose research and teaching interests correspond
to the student’s academic goals. Advisement is
provided throughout a student’s academic career.
Research and creative stimulation funds are available
to students for research supplies and travel to present
their research or creative work at regional and
national conferences. Study abroad opportunities are
among the many special privileges afforded to students
participating in research and creative activities.
Information on eligibility for research funding is
available from the Office of Undergraduate Research.
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