Oklahoma Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation

作为俄克拉荷马州国家联盟的牵头机构，俄克拉荷马州州立大学（OSU）要求其俄克拉荷马州路易斯斯托克斯少数民族参与联盟（OK-LSAMP）计划的第四个也是最后一个时期（FY 09？13）。联盟成员包括俄勒冈州立大学、俄克拉荷马州大学（University of Oklahoma，简称OSU）、塔尔萨大学（University of Tulsa，简称TU）、兰斯顿大学（University of Langston，简称LU）、一所历史上的黑人学院或大学（Historic Black College or University，简称HBCU）以及七所地区性大学：东中央大学（ECU），东北州立大学（NSU），中俄克拉荷马州大学（UCO），西北俄克拉荷马州州立大学（NWOSU），东南俄克拉荷马州州立大学（SOSU），西南俄克拉荷马州州立大学（SWOSU）、卡梅隆大学（CU）。大多数项目都是通过每个校园的多元文化/多样性办公室协调的。我们的目标是增加从历史上代表性不足的群体中完成STEM领域学位课程的学生人数。在俄克拉荷马州，这一人口主要由非洲裔美国人、西班牙裔美国人和美洲原住民组成。OSU拥有美国最大的美洲原住民入学率。首席研究员有超过30年的经验，领导多元文化/多样性计划。OK-LSAMP在14年的时间里开发了各种创新的学术策略，导致少数STEM本科入学率和成功率大幅增加，并过渡到研究生学习。俄勒冈州立大学和俄勒冈州立大学都有博士学位（BD）项目。该联盟有一个致力于辅导辅导干部，教师，工作人员和校友。OK- LSAMP？本阶段的主要目标是，与2007-08年度相比，招收和毕业人数至少增加25%的少数民族本科生和研究生。在学术和专业上支持学生，依靠强大的指导网络和研究机会的链接，如EPSCoR和本科生研究经验（雷乌斯）;为学生的全球成功做好准备，包括出国留学，国内国际活动和富布赖特交流;并加强支持学生成功和专业发展的基础设施。少数族裔STEM教职员工咨询委员会为项目领导人提供文化敏感的建议。拟议的活动将导致美国STEM劳动力中各种少数族裔群体的数量增加。该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？是STEM职业中代表性最低的群体之一。这项研究的结果将被广泛传播，以了解如何鼓励和支持少数民族STEM教育。在与地方，州和印第安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。利用俄克拉荷马州？在半个世纪的国际外展经验中，学生将有巨大的机会参与全球事务？是事业和研究成功的重要资产。该计划将通过使美国的科学劳动力多样化和国际化，特别是在美洲原住民和其他代表性不足的群体方面，并通过确保美国的各个方面，产生变革性的影响。的文化和民族遗产有助于在全国范围内的STEM未来的领导地位

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