Oklahoma Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation

作为俄克拉荷马州立联盟的牵头机构，俄克拉荷马州立大学(OSU)要求将其俄克拉何马州路易斯·斯托克斯少数民族参与联盟(OK-LSAMP)计划延续五年，为期第四期，也是最后一期(2013财年)。联盟成员包括俄克拉何马大学(OU)、塔尔萨大学(TU)；兰斯顿大学(LU)，历史上的黑人学院或大学(HBCU)；以及七所地区性大学：东部中央大学(ECU)、东北州立大学(NSU)、中俄克拉荷马大学(UCO)、西北俄克拉荷马州立大学(Nwosu)、东南俄克拉荷马州立大学(SOSU)、西南俄克拉荷马州立大学(SWOSU)、卡梅伦大学(CU)。大多数项目都是通过每个校区的多元文化/多元化办公室进行协调的。这一提议符合美国国家科学基金会S的目标，即增加历史上代表性不足的群体中完成STEM领域学位课程的学生数量。在俄克拉何马州，这些人口主要由非裔美国人、西班牙裔美国人和美洲原住民组成。俄亥俄州立大学在美国拥有最多的美洲原住民入学人数。首席调查员有30多年领导多元文化/多样性项目的经验。在14年的时间里，OK-LSAMP制定了各种创新的学术策略，导致少数民族STEM本科生入学人数和成功人数大幅增加，并过渡到研究生学习。俄亥俄州立大学和俄亥俄州立大学都有博士桥(BD)项目。该联盟拥有一支由辅导员、教职员工和校友组成的忠诚的指导干部队伍。OK-LSAMP？S这一阶段的主要目标是招收和毕业的少数族裔本科生和研究生人数比2007-08学年至少多25%。计划活动将通过增强招聘战略，在STEM领域招收越来越多的学生；依靠强大的导师网络和与EPSCoR和本科生研究经验(REUS)等研究机会的链接，在学术和专业上支持学生；为学生在全球取得成功做好准备，包括出国留学、国内国际活动和富布赖特交流；以及加强支持学生成功和专业发展的基础设施。由少数族裔STEM教职员工组成的咨询委员会向项目负责人提供具有文化敏感性的建议。拟议的活动将导致美国STEM劳动力中范围广泛的少数群体的数量增加。联盟为促进美洲原住民的成功提供了一个重要的国家模式？STEM职业生涯中代表性最低的群体之一。这项研究的结果将被广泛传播，以使人们了解如何鼓励和支持少数民族STEM教育。在与地方、邦和印第安人民族当局建立良好关系的基础上，OK-LSAMP可以将其影响扩大到不同的社区。通过借鉴俄克拉荷马州S半个世纪的国际推广经验，学生将有巨大的机会参与全球事务？这是事业和研究成功的重要资产。这一计划将产生变革性的影响，使美国的科学工作队伍多样化和国际化，特别是在美洲原住民和其他代表性不足的群体方面，并确保美国S文化和民族遗产的所有方面都有助于未来在全国STEM的领导

As lead institution of the Oklahoma State Alliance, Oklahoma State University (OSU) requests a five-year continuation of its Oklahoma Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (OK-LSAMP) program for a fourth and final period (FY09 ? 13). Alliance members are OSU, the University of Oklahoma (OU), the University of Tulsa (TU); Langston University (LU), an Historically Black College or University (HBCU); and seven regional universities: East Central University (ECU), Northeastern State University (NSU), University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU), Southeastern Oklahoma State University (SOSU), Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), Cameron University (CU). Most programs are coordinated through multicultural/diversity offices on each campus.This proposal accords with NSF?s goal to increase the number of students completing degree programs in STEM fields from historically underrepresented groups. In Oklahoma, this population consists primarily of African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans. OSU has the largest Native American enrollment in the United States. The Principal Investigator has more than 30 years experience leading multicultural/diversity programs. OK-LSAMP has developed a variety of innovative academic strategies over 14 years, resulting in a dramatic increase in minority STEM undergraduate enrollment and success, and transition to graduate study. Both OSU and OU have Bridge to the Doctorate (BD) programs in place. The Alliance has a committed mentoring cadre of counselors, faculty, staff and alumni. The OK- LSAMP?s main goal for this phase is to recruit and graduate at least 25% more underrepresented minority undergraduates and graduate students compared to 2007-08 numbers.Program activities will be to recruit increasing numbers of students into STEM fields using enhanced recruitment strategies; support students academically and professionally, relying on strong mentoring networks and links to research opportunities such as EPSCoR and Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs); prepare students for global success, including Study Abroad, domestic international activities, and Fulbright Exchanges; and to strengthen an infrastructure that supports student success and professional development. An Advisory Board of minority STEM faculty and staff provides culturally sensitive advice to program leaders.The proposed activities will result in increased numbers of a wide range of minority groups in the STEM workforce of the United States. The Alliance provides an important national model for promoting the success of Native Americans ? one of the least represented groups in STEM careers. Results of this research will be disseminated widely to inform understanding of how to encourage and support minority STEM education. Building on well-established relationships with local, state, and Indian Nation authorities, OK-LSAMP can expand its impact into diverse communities. By drawing on Oklahoma?s half century of international outreach experience, students will have tremendous opportunities for global engagement ? an essential asset for career and research success. This program will exert a transformative impact by diversifying and internationalizing the scientific work force of the United States, particularly with respect to Native Americans and other underrepresented groups, and by ensuring that all aspects of America?s cultural and ethnic heritage contribute to future leadership in STEM nationwide