10:45 – 11:30 a.m.
Lindner 204
Faculty members interested in mentoring undergraduates in research will meet to discuss programs supported by the Undergraduate Research Program and best practices on initiating and maintaining research efforts with undergraduates. Members of the Undergraduate Research Program Advisory Committee and the program’s director will discuss the year’s activities and solicit ideas for enhancements to the program. New offerings will be announced as well. In addition, editorial staff members from Elon’s undergraduate research journal, Perspectives on Undergraduate Research and Mentoring, will be in attendance to discuss the journal and recruit editorial board members. This session is appropriate for all interested persons regardless of experience in mentoring undergraduate research.