The purpose of the institute is to
provide new directors of undergraduate research programs the means to develop and
effectively run their programs and to help seasoned directors disseminate best
practices and further build and improve their programs.
This institute has the following
goals:
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To provide models of effective UR Programs
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To equip UR Program directors with a “tool-kit” of essential
items needed for running an undergraduate research center.
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To provide access to resources that are available for directors
for continuous development of their undergraduate research programs.
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To provide UR Program directors with “mentors” who are willing
to provide advice after the institute ends.
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To begin a network of directors that will extend beyond the dates
of the workshops
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To share with directors a variety of campus models that
include broad disciplinary scope and focus, and work with students at different
stages of their academic careers
As a part of the Institute application, you will be asked to provide a one paragraph narrative statement. This statement may describe any information you deem relevant to assist in the selection process. In particular, you should include the following:
- A description of what you see as the future of undergraduate research at your institution.
- What outcomes you hope to realize through participation in the CUR Institute.
- A description of why particular members of your team were chosen to participate.
A $50.00 application fee is due at the time of
application. Should you be accepted to attend the Institute, your application
fee will be applied to your tuition fees. In the event that CUR does not accept
your application, the $50.00 application fee will be refunded. Should you
withdraw your application or elect not to participate in the Institute, the
$50.00 application fee will be forfeited.
Upon notification of acceptance, CUR will invoice your
institution for the amount of $550 per accepted participant (CUR Institutional
Members) or $650 (Non-CUR Institutional Members). If you are not sure whether
your school is an institutional member please refer to the list of institutional
members by clicking here or
contact CUR's Membership Coordinator. A
$50.00 credit will appear on your invoice for any application fees received. The
registration fee includes all sessions, materials, and meals (Thursday evening
through Saturday afternoon).
All tuition and housing fees are due 30 calendar days prior to the start of the institute.
To guarantee that a place is held, payment for the institute must be received in
the National Office by this date, unless prior arrangements are made with the
National Office. Participants that have not paid may be dropped from
registration. In the event that a participant is dropped from registration, the
application fee will not be refunded.
Should your team need to cancel or any individual member
of the team cancel, the National Office must receive written notice of the
cancellation 30 calendar days prior to the start of the Institute. In
the event of a cancellation application fees will not be refunded. Cancellations
received before the cancellation date will not be held responsible for
registration fees, however the application fee will not be refunded.
Participants canceling after this date will be responsible for the full fee.
Institutions may not substitute one participant for another without prior
approval of the National Office.
CUR always suggests that their registrants purchase
low-cost travel insurance when booking their air reservations. Not only will
this insurance cover your airfare in the event of cancellation but will also
cover the registration cost for the meeting you were to attend. Ask your travel
agent about it.
Information for accepted participants:
Housing --
Hotel Name: The Comfort Inn Cleveland Airport
Address: 17550 Rosbouogh Drive
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Phone: 440.234.3131 or 1.800.391.1112
Fax: 440.234.6111
Block of rooms under the name: Council on Undergraduate Research
Participants need to make hotel reservations on or before May 9, 2009.
Rate: $61.00 single and double occupancy + 15.25% tax.
The Comfort Inn Cleveland Airport Hotel is about a 1.6 mi away drive from Baldwin Wallace College.
The hotel has complimentary airport shuttle service to and from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Shuttles run from 5 am to 1:30 am daily. When they get to the airport on the luggage level (lower level) there are hotel phones. Pick up the phone and punch in Comfort Inn Cleveland Airport #. They usually take 15 minutes to arrive. Lower Level exit # 6 is the pick up point.
Please visit the following links for local information:
Area
Restaurants
Comfort
Inn Map
Schedule -- Please watch this
space for information regarding the schedule of events.
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