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Inter-Institutional Partnerships Propel A Successful Collaborative Undergraduate Degree Program In Chemistry.
Malcolm J D'Souza1, Qiquan Wang
1Wesley College, Dover, Delaware, USA.
Journal of College Teaching and Learning
|November 26, 2013
Summary
Small colleges like Wesley College are enhancing competitiveness through collaborative programs. This initiative created a biological chemistry undergraduate program with research internships, boosting student opportunities.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry and Higher Education
Background:
- Small liberal arts colleges are tuition-dependent, focusing on student-centered learning.
- Large universities prioritize faculty independence and cutting-edge research.
- Federal-state partnerships like IDeA and EPSCoR aim to build research infrastructure and foster collaboration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine how federal-state partnerships can enhance the competitiveness of higher education institutions.
- To detail the development of a new undergraduate biological chemistry program at Wesley College.
- To explore collaborative opportunities between institutions.
Main Methods:
- Instituting curricular and operational changes at Wesley College.
- Launching an undergraduate program in biological chemistry.
- Facilitating participation in summer undergraduate research internships.
Main Results:
- Wesley College successfully launched a new undergraduate biological chemistry program.
- Students are required to complete three upper-division chemistry courses.
- Opportunities for summer internships at Delaware State University were established.
Conclusions:
- Collaborative federal-state initiatives can drive institutional change and enhance program offerings.
- Partnerships can create valuable research opportunities for undergraduate students.
- The development of specialized programs like biological chemistry strengthens institutional competitiveness.
Keywords:
Biological ChemistryDelaware State UniversityEPSCoRHBCUINBREInter-institutional PartnersSTEMUndergraduate ResearchWesley CollegeMore Related Videos
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