NSF Scholars Program

Rowan College Of Burlington County, Mount Laurel NJ

Investigators

Abstract

This project is designed to recruit talented students with limited financial resources, to offer support and programs to help these students complete their degrees in a timely manner, and to encourage the students to continue to employment or a higher degree. The goals and objectives which extend quality programming and support services include (a) an aggressive recruitment of women and minority students, (b) a comprehensive system of orientation, and (c) internships, mentoring, and job placement programs. A cluster approach to scheduling promotes small group and peer interaction. To enhance the educational experience, students are attending professional seminars in their program area. A special arrangement with the New Jersey Institute of Technology provides students with a smooth transition to baccalaureate studies. The added dimensions of academic support and work experience promise to produce students who can also easily transition from college to the workplace.