Scholars

In an attempt to monitor the continuation of the Valley Scholars programmatic duties, we intend to ensure that all planned activities are in place. The logic model below serves as a basis for evaluating implementation of the program. As seen in the model, there are several factors that contribute to the success of the Valley Scholars program. Based on program development, the Valley Scholars program is a program of James Madison University(JMU); therefore, program related updates are to reported

As a Summer Scholar Program Counselor I worked with nine other counselors to run a brand new program for prospective students. Despite its novice status, the program was widely successful, with over eighty percent of participants applying to attend the university the following year. Due to my passion and dedication to the program, I was asked to be the Head Summer Scholars Counselor the following year, where I encouraged and supported our growing

excelled in academics since I was a child. I was that girl who graded papers, tutored, took attendance, took names, and was obsessed with making an “A” on everything. I would cry immensely if I received “C’” on my report card. My definition of a great scholar was rooted solely in my grades. My intense hunger for academic excellence, was firmly embedded in my belief in phantom expectations. These phantoms followed me everywhere. They sunk their claws into my mind and seized me. I always felt I had to prove

Bessette Laura Bessette ENG W131 Spring 2014 Rhetorical Analysis of "The Shadow Scholar" The prefix 'pseudo' seems to perfectly describe the character of Dave Tomar, known by all as Ed Dante (Dave Tomar is Dante's pseudonym). His article "The Shadow Scholar," which appeared in the chronicle review section of _The Chronicle of Higher Education_ on November 12, 2010, stirred controversy and a scare throughout the entire professional world. Doctors, educators, administrators, law officials, and

been important contributions to the aid debate from African scholars. There have been some general studies on the responses of aid recipients to northern ODA (Berthelemy 2005; Moon et al. 2010). As there are essentially Eurocentric studies in the literature to aid, there is a need to consider the literature on African perspectives. Some reflections on how Africans perceive aid can of course be gleaned from the critical works of scholars such as Rodney (1972) who speaks in favour of Africa and denigrates

Med Scholars is a program run by second year medical students to help first year students in their studies of gross anatomy. I was selected to provide teaching sessions to multiple small groups of students in preparation for upcoming practical exams. Student dissected cadavers, as well as X-rays and CT scans, were used to teach students about relevant normal and abnormal anatomy. I was selected to tutor individuals and small groups of first year medical students in biochemistry and gross anatomy

Iliana B. Rodriguez UM Law School Attachments - Miami Scholars 1. Please list public service activities in which you have been involved. Include the approximate number of hours and describe the degree to which you participated in these activities. 1. United Nations Women, Miami Chapter-United States National Committee Founding Member (2012-2015)  Position(s) held: Advocacy Chair, Vice President of Membership and Secretary to the Board - 5+ hours per week 2. Arts & Business Council of Miami (2006-2007)

Thus, the most influential reason I am striving to attend University of Michigan is the Health Sciences Scholars Program. This program includes classes that are specific to the health sciences, in comparison to classes at other universities that won’t satisfy my specific interests. The program provides a plethora of community service opportunities that allow

What effect has the Emerging Scholars program have on me? Before being accepted into the Emerging Scholars program, or even applying to attend this program, I was a lost 16-year-old in high school just going with the flow of things. I did not know what I wanted to do in life or where I would go to college to pursue the career I would choose. When my guidance counselor told me about this program and how it would help me make those decisions, I immediately jump to the opportunity to sign up being that

As a Turner Scholar, I would give insight into multiple marginalized groups and be a strong advocate for becoming more involved. This program would allow learning more about others experiences and culture as a whole. I have always surrounded myself with peers who strive for equality and continuously try to keep up with issues happening throughout the nation and the world. Being a first-generation American as well as a queer woman of color, I am forced to confront issues that others have the privilege