Table 1 Research Training Timeline for EXITO Scholars
From: BUILD EXITO: a multi-level intervention to support diversity in health-focused research
Year | Timinga | Program component | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
1 (Freshman) | Fall | Enhanced introductory science and general education courses | Provide positive initial exposure to health/science education for all students |
Spring | Scholar recruitment/admission process | Select eligible students with high motivation and potential | |
Summer | Scholar orientation (1 week) | Orient to program, build cohort, begin developing science identity and goals | |
Academic advising (ongoing) | Map course expectations, discuss credit transfers, other planning | ||
2 (Sophomore) | Fall | Career mentor match (ongoing) | Offer general support and advice from faculty member |
Peer mentor match (ongoing) | Offer general support and advice from experienced student | ||
Enrichment workshops (ongoing) | Build cohort, provide relevant information and training (personal, social, academic) | ||
Gateway course | Provide basic research foundation—scientific principles and responsible conduct of research—prior to placement with RLC | ||
Spring | Gateway course (if not done in Fall) | See above | |
Summer | Summer Induction experience (1-month)ab | Provide supported entry into RLC; workshops reinforce Gateway content | |
3 (Junior) | Fall | RLC placement (ongoing) | Offer practical training/experience working on faculty-driven research project |
Research mentor match (ongoing) | Offer supervision and training on research procedures relevant for RLC project | ||
Summer | Summer Immersion experience (3-month) | Permit continuation of paid work in RLC; provide professional development support | |
4 (Senior) | Fall | Scholar-driven research (capstone) | Support demonstration of skills developing and conducting research |
Application to graduate school | Provide supports for selecting and applying to graduate programs | ||
Spring | Graduation | Continue trajectory to graduate education |