Mission
The purpose of this alliance is to significantly increase underrepresented minority student recruitment, retention, persistence, and attainment of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees. The goal of the program is to double the number of underrepresented minority baccalaureate degrees in STEM disciplines at partner institutions.
Objectives
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Foster a partnership among alliance institutions, working with industry and community partners, which results in programming that is collaborative, effective, and sustainable
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Heighten the awareness of opportunities in STEM disciplines and increase the recruitment of underrepresented minority students to STEM majors at partner institutions
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Provide early and sustained programs to facilitate the critical transition from high school to college at each partner institution
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Increase the retention of first- and second-year underrepresented minority students in STEM disciplines
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Improve the disciplinary socialization of underrepresented minority students in STEM disciplines, particularly by providing undergraduate research opportunities through the baccalaureate
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Provide pathways for smooth transitions from community colleges to four-year institutions