McNair Promising Practices Institute – Jan 29 – Feb 1, 2020
Posted by McNair Scholars Program on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 6:29 - 0 Comments
This January 29- February 1, 2020, the University of Central Florida’s Academic Advancement Programs will host the 6th Annual McNair Promising Practices Institute (MPPI) in Orlando, Florida.
The MPPI will provide an interactive forum for McNair staff to learn about the most innovative practices taking place in the McNair community and come together to share knowledge, tools, and insights with colleagues from across the country. The institute will include speakers, poster presentations, and many networking opportunities. The following topics will be explored:
- Addressing program objectives
- Use of technology
- Connecting with McNair alum
- GRE preparation
- Graduate school preparation
- Program management
- Involvement of faculty
- Research experience for scholars
- Preparing for national fellowships
- Institutionalizing your McNair Program
- Back from Last Year: Opportunity to participate in graduate school fair for McNair staff
- And much more