THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO

MCNAIR POST-BACCALAUREATE ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM

A FEDERAL TRIO INITIATIVE FUNDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program was created under the Higher Education Amendments of 1986. It was named in honor of Dr. Ronald E. McNair (an African-American engineer, scientist and astronaut who perished in the 1986 explosion of the space shuttle Challenger).

The McNair Scholars Program, as it is commonly referred to, will assist economically qualified, first generation college students and students from underrepresented groups in doctoral studies and scholarly activities.  The program will provide services to underrepresented groups such as Hispanics, African Americans, Native/Alaska Americans and students with disabilities. All these activities are designed to prepare McNair scholars for the rigors of doctoral work and will ensure their preparation in all ways possible to obtain a Ph.D. or other terminal degree. They will receive the following supportive and academic services:

• Mentoring from Grad Students and Faculty
• Tutoring Referrals/Assistance
• Academic Advising by Grad Students & Faculty
• Intensive Faculty-led Research Activities
• GRE Prep Workshops and Exam Tips
• 10-week Summer Research Institute
• Presentations at Research Symposiums
• Doctoral Prep Colloquial Series
• Participation at Regional McNair Conference
• Assistance with Graduate School Application Process
• Academic/Research Stipends
• Travel to Professional Conferences for Presenting Research
• Financial assistance for Room and Board on a case by case basis

All these activities are designed to prepare UTSA McNair scholars for the rigors of doctoral work and will ensure their preparation in all ways possible to obtain a Ph.D. or other terminal degree. McNair Staff will consult with UTSA colleges and other offices to identify and recruit eligible program participants. The UTSA McNair Scholars program is directed by Ms. Rhonda Moses, Executive Director-TRIO Programs.

For program information or to apply for the program, please contact

Rhonda Moses- Executive Director, TRIO Programs

rhonda.moses@utsa.edu

or email

mcnair@utsa.edu