Strategies to Improve Biomedical and Behavioral Programs

描述（由申请人提供）：本申请的长期目标是在社区学院建立强大的，承诺的赞助计划活动。该计划在代托纳海滩社区学院（DCC）的具体目标是在第二阶段下的三个试点研究项目的延续，在第三阶段EARDA额外的第四个试点研究项目。与佛罗里达大学惠特尼实验室（惠特尼）、斯泰森大学、安布里里德尔航空大学（ERAU）和白求恩库克曼学院（B-CC）的合作是新赠款的一个额外组成部分。每个合作组织将提供至少一名研究人员作为指导，以DBCC教师，因为他们进行他们的研究项目。另一个目标是在未来两年内每年增加10%的赠款数量。每学年（秋季和春季）将举办两次赠款讲习班。外部顾问的专门知识将是其中至少两个讲习班的重点。该项目将通过参加专业领域的科学会议或讲习班，加强试点项目指导人员的专业发展。在学院建立强大的生物医学研究基础设施是最终目标。EARDA第一和第二阶段为未来的成功奠定了坚实的基础。学生在教师指导的研究参与的增加是EARDA计划在学院的成功的证据。教师对撰写赠款的兴趣有所增加。通过校外助理（EA）和赞助项目办公室提供的技术援助，教师可以从培训和经验中获得广泛的知识基础。学院行政部门致力于在2008年赠款期结束后将赞助项目办公室制度化。证据文件是在最近（2005年1月）的EA晋升为一个为期12个月的教师职位主任，学术赞助的研究，同时保持微生物学教授的教师职级。EARDA赠款对DBC的赞助计划活动产生了非常积极的影响。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The long-term objective of this application is to establish strong, committed sponsored program activities at the community college. The specific aims of the program at Daytona Beach Community College (DBCC) is the continuation of the three pilot research projects under Phase II, with an additional fourth pilot research project in Phase III EARDA. Partnership with Whitney Laboratory of the University of Florida (Whitney), Stetson University, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), and Bethune-Cookman College (B-CC) is an added component of the new grant. Each of the partnering organizations will provide at least one researcher to act as a mentor to DBCC faculty as they conduct their research projects. A projected 10% per year increase in the number of grants to be submitted by the faculty in the next two years is another goal. Two grant workshops will be held during each academic year (fall and spring). Outside consultant expertise will be the highlight of at least two of these workshops. The project will enhance the professional development of the pilot project preceptors through attendance at scientific conferences or workshops in areas of specialization. Building a strong infrastructure for biomedical research at the college is the ultimate goal. EARDA Phase I and II have laid a strong background for building upon the success in the future. Increased participation of students in the faculty-guided research is evidence of the success of the EARDA program at the college. Faculty interest in writing grants has increased. Through technical assistance provided by the Extramural Associate (EA) and the Office of Sponsored Programs, faculty members have access to a broad knowledge base from training and experience. The college administration is committed to institutionalize the sponsored program office after the grant period ends in 2008. Evidentiary documentation is in the recent (January 2005) promotion of the EA to a twelve-month faculty position as Director, Academic Sponsored Research, while maintaining the faculty rank of Professor of Microbiology. The EARDA grant has a very positive impact at DBCC's sponsored program activities.