Point of Pride - Office of Minority Student Affairs - University of Illinois ...
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Graduate School Preparation and Research<br />
Training Programs<br />
NEW<br />
I-GPS<br />
I-GPS stands for the <strong>Illinois</strong> Graduate School Preparation Series. I-GPS focuses<br />
on workshops and activities that prepare students for graduate school. Topics<br />
include, for example, writing competitive personal statements; completing strong<br />
applications; fi nancial literacy; working with faculty; navigating institutional politics; and<br />
other survival strategies from graduate students and faculty who make admissions<br />
decisions. The populations above may receive services; however, other undergraduate<br />
students may request services as space allows. Services are provided via workshop/<br />
small groups. For more information, call 217-333-0054.<br />
TRiO Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program<br />
The program is a research and graduate school preparation program. The program is<br />
named in honor <strong>of</strong> the second African-American to travel in space. The primary goal<br />
<strong>of</strong> the program is to prepare underrepresented student scholars for graduate school<br />
leading to Ph.D. degrees and for careers as researchers, scientists, and college<br />
faculty. <strong>Student</strong>s may begin applying at the end <strong>of</strong> their sophomore year. Participants<br />
receive research opportunities, faculty mentoring, assistance with graduate school<br />
applications, fee waivers from select graduate schools, GRE test-taking strategies,<br />
graduate school visits, opportunities to present research at conferences, and related<br />
services. The program serves underrepresented juniors and seniors who submit<br />
applications and meet federal eligibility requirements. Space is limited and a small<br />
number <strong>of</strong> students are selected each year. McNair scholars are highly sought after<br />
by graduate schools. Established at <strong>Illinois</strong> in 1990, the program is funded primarily by<br />
the U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> Education. For more information, contact 217-333-0054.<br />
TRiO <strong>Student</strong> Support Services Program<br />
The program facilitates retention and academic excellence, promotes persistence<br />
in collegiate studies, assists students with earning the baccalaureate degree in a<br />
timely manner, and fosters a supportive campus environment. Designed to help<br />
fi rst-generation college students and students with limited fi nancial resources,<br />
SSS provides one-on-one academic assistance to help with transition from high<br />
school to freshman year to graduation. Services include, for example, tutoring;<br />
mentoring; academic coaching; fi nancial literacy programs; exposure to cultural/<br />
academic programs; and help with course selection, fi nancial aid applications, fi nding<br />
scholarships, and applying to graduate or pr<strong>of</strong>essional schools. SSS is funded<br />
primarily by the U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> Education. For more information, contact 217-333-<br />
0054.<br />
Offi ce <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minority</strong> <strong>Student</strong> <strong>Affairs</strong> 2010-2011 Annual Report Operational Units | 15
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