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Random: 75% of graduating RAMP participants were accepted to post-graduate work.



The Undergraduate Research Journal featured 12 student submissions in 2008.
The Undergraduate Research Journal featured 12 student submissions in 2008.
Undergraduate Research Journal

Survey shows service-learning builds confidence and skills.
Student outcome surveys show that service-learning helps students gain confidence, increased awareness of diversity, problem-solving skills, and initiative.
Service Learning

75% of co-op students and 50% of students who intern get job offers related to their major when they graduate.
75% of co-op students and 50% of students who intern get job offers related to their major when they graduate, as opposed to 30% for those who do not gain major-related experience while completing their degree programs.
Experiential Learning

The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning provides 595 hours of workshops each year.
The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning provides 595 hours of workshops each year.
Faculty Center

8 faculty and staff have published articles that focus on information fluency.
8 faculty and staff have published articles that focus on information fluency.
Quality Enhancement Plan

14 faculty have given presentations on information fluency at national and international conferences.
14 faculty have given presentations on information fluency at national and international conferences.
Quality Enhancement Plan

UCF has over 800-acres of natural lands on campus that protect native plants and animals.
UCF has over 800-acres of natural lands on campus that protect native plants and animals. Visit www.green.ucf.edu to learn more about the Environmental Initiative's programs including the Arboretum.
Unifying Theme

Academic Services certified 219 UCF-issued A.A. degrees in 2009.
Academic Services certified 219 UCF-issued A.A. degrees in 2009.
Academic Services

EXCEL has supported from Spring 2007 to Summer 2010 more than 200 distinct undergraduate research experiences.
EXCEL has supported from Spring 2007 to Summer 2010 more than 200 distinct undergraduate research experiences.
EXCEL

Academic Services provided personal, individual advising and assistance for 5,638 students in 2008.
Academic Services provided personal, individual advising and assistance for 5,638 students in 2008.
Academic Services

On September 28, 2009 Academic Services moved the university's degree audit system to the DARS interactive audit.
On September 28, 2009 Academic Services moved the university's degree audit system to the DARS interactive audit.
Academic Services

Academic Services processed 1,558 administrative record changes, 336 summer waivers, 89 late grade changes, and 461 university waivers in 2009.
Academic Services processed 1,558 administrative record changes, 336 summer waivers, 89 late grade changes, and 461 university waivers in 2009.
Academic Services

The EXCEL program recruits 200 students each year. Since its inception in 2006, it has reached 744 students.
The EXCEL program recruits 200 students each year. Since its inception in 2006, it has reached 744 students.
EXCEL

The EXCEL program increased retention in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) disciplines by 16% for its 2006 cohort of 187 students.
The EXCEL program increased retention in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) disciplines by 16% for its 2006 cohort of 187 students.
EXCEL

EXCEL has facilitated the support of a companion program at UCF, called YES (Young Entrepreneur and Scholar) program, funded by NSF.
EXCEL has facilitated the support of a companion program at UCF, called YES (Young Entrepreneur and Scholar) program, funded by NSF.
EXCEL

The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning provided training for 383 graduate teaching assistants in 2009.
The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning provided training for 383 graduate teaching assistants in 2009.
Faculty Center

The Quality Enhancement Plan reached 6,772 students through grant projects.
The Quality Enhancement Plan reached 6,772 students through grant projects.
Quality Enhancement Plan

The Quality Enhancement Plan Office has currently issued 6 large grants and 66 small grants.
The Quality Enhancement Plan Office has currently issued 6 large grants and 66 small grants.
Quality Enhancement Plan

UCF's Information Literacy Modules have arrived! Visit infolit.ucf.edu to view all 8 modules.
UCF's Information Literacy Modules have arrived! Visit infolit.ucf.edu to view all 8 modules.
Quality Enhancement Plan

Interdisciplinary Studies is the second largest degree program on campus with over 1450 majors.
Interdisciplinary Studies is the second largest degree program on campus with over 1450 majors.
Interdisciplinary Studies

Interdisciplinary Studies has awarded almost 9,000 degrees in general, liberal, and interdisciplinary studies since 1971.
Interdisciplinary Studies has awarded almost 9,000 degrees in general, liberal, and interdisciplinary studies since 1971.
Interdisciplinary Studies

Interdisciplinary Studies launched a new Leadership Studies minor and certificate in 2009.
Interdisciplinary Studies launched a new Leadership Studies minor and certificate in 2009.
Interdisciplinary Studies

Interdisciplinary Studies had 54 freshman in program for Fall 2009.
Interdisciplinary Studies had 54 freshman in program for Fall 2009.
Interdisciplinary Studies

The McNair Scholars Program provides paid research experiences to 25 students annually.
The McNair Scholars Program provides paid research experiences to 25 students annually.
McNair

100% of McNair scholars and 75% of RAMP students were accepted to post-graduate work in 2008.
100% of McNair scholars and 75% of RAMP students were accepted to post-graduate work in 2008.
McNair

In 2009, two McNair Scholars were presented with the Order of the Pegasus award.
In 2009, two McNair Scholars were presented with the Order of the Pegasus award.
McNair

In 2009, The McNair program developed a National McNair website!
In 2009, The McNair program developed a National McNair website!
McNair

The Office of Pre-Professional Advising (OPPA) provides guidance and support to students interested in pursuing careers in the health and legal professions.
The Office of Pre-Professional Advising (OPPA) provides guidance and support to students interested in pursuing careers in the health and legal professions.
Office of Pre-Professional Advising

The Office of Pre-Professional Advising conducted over 200 individual advising sessions in 2009.
The Office of Pre-Professional Advising conducted over 200 individual advising sessions in 2009.
Office of Pre-Professional Advising

The Office of Pre-Professional Advising has over 150 Facebook fans! Become a fan today on Facebook by searching "OPPA at UCF."
The Office of Pre-Professional Advising has over 150 Facebook fans! Become a fan today on Facebook by searching "OPPA at UCF."
Office of Pre-Professional Advising

OPPA's goal is to enhance the likelihood of success for all Pre-Professional Students who seek acceptance into a professional school.
OPPA's goal is to enhance the likelihood of success for all Pre-Professional Students who seek acceptance into a professional school.
Office of Pre-Professional Advising

The Office of Undergraduate Research had 86 students participate in the Research and Mentoring Program in 2009.
The Office of Undergraduate Research had 86 students participate in the Research and Mentoring Program in 2009.
Office of Undergraduate Research

In 2009, 129 students were offered financial support through the Undergraduate Research Initiative.
In 2009, 129 students were offered financial support through the Undergraduate Research Initiative.
Office of Undergraduate Research

The Office of Undergraduate Research reports that 762 students registered for independent research over three semesters.
The Office of Undergraduate Research reports that 762 students registered for independent research over three semesters.
Office of Undergraduate Research

In 2009, 252 students presented 182 poster presentations at the Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence.
In 2009, 252 students presented 182 poster presentations at the Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence.
Office of Undergraduate Research

55 students participated in the Research and Mentoring Program (RAMP) during the 2009-2010 school year.
55 students participated in the Research and Mentoring Program (RAMP) during the 2009-2010 school year.
RAMP

75% of graduating RAMP participants were accepted to post-graduate work.
75% of graduating RAMP participants were accepted to post-graduate work.
RAMP

50% of students participating in the Research and Mentoring Program (RAMP) are first-generation college students.
50% of students participating in the Research and Mentoring Program (RAMP) are first-generation college students.
RAMP

RAMP is designed to provide undergraduate students, who may be interested in pursuing graduate education, with research experience while working closely with a faculty mentor.
RAMP is designed to provide undergraduate students, who may be interested in pursuing graduate education, with research experience while working closely with a faculty mentor.
RAMP

2009-2010 total UCF enrollment: 52,000 students
2009-2010 total UCF enrollment: 52,000 students
Undergraduate Studies

UCF houses 132 undergraduate majors, 100 minors, and 33 certificates.
UCF houses 132 undergraduate majors, 100 minors, and 33 certificates.
Undergraduate Studies

The University of Central Florida's Office of Undergraduate Research invites students to develop and share their academic expertise by publishing original scholarship in the UCF Undergraduate Research Journal.
The University of Central Florida's Office of Undergraduate Research invites students to develop and share their academic expertise by publishing original scholarship in the UCF Undergraduate Research Journal.
Undergraduate Research Journal

The Unifying Theme weblog is home to 217 entries with 106 comments from over 100 members of the UCF community.
The Unifying Theme weblog is home to 217 entries with 106 comments from over 100 members of the UCF community.
Unifying Theme

The Unifying Theme website hosts over 200 resources relating to environmental issues and global climate change.
The Unifying Theme website hosts over 200 resources relating to environmental issues and global climate change.
Unifying Theme

The continued push for increased recycling practices on campus has helped bring UCF to a nearly 30% recycling rate.
The continued push for increased recycling practices on campus has helped bring UCF to a nearly 30% recycling rate.
Unifying Theme

Experiential Learning receives 11,000 office visits annually!
Experiential Learning receives 11,000 office visits annually!
Experiential Learning

19,600 UCF students participated in experiential learning courses in 2009.
19,600 UCF students participated in experiential learning courses in 2009.
Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning was awarded "Program of the Year" in 2009.
Experiential Learning was awarded "Program of the Year" in 2009.
Experiential Learning

Two hundred and fifty students in 70 service-learning projects compete annually at the Service-Learning Student Showcase for $11,000 in scholarships from SGA, Colleges, and the Office of Experiential Learning,
Two hundred and fifty students in 70 service-learning projects compete annually at the Service-Learning Student Showcase for $11,000 in scholarships from SGA, Colleges, and the Office of Experiential Learning,
Service Learning

Service-Learning students gave over 143,985 volunteer hours of service in 2009.
Service-Learning students gave over 143,985 volunteer hours of service in 2009.
Service Learning


UCF celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence in April 2013. Almost 250 presentations by 300 student researchers were presented.
Undergraduate Studies


Undergraduate Research will welcome their 3rd cohort of LEARN students in 2013. 28 first-year students will live together, take classes, and participate in a research.
Undergraduate Studies


Undergraduate researchers travel around the world to present their work. In 2012-2013 the Office of Undergraduate Research sponsored 69 primary presenters to represent UCF conferences.
Undergraduate Studies


Did you know? Students interested in undergraduate research can stop by the Office of Undergraduate Research drop-in hours with no appointment to learn more about becoming a student researcher.
Undergraduate Studies


Almost 2000 undergraduates participate in research with a faculty mentor at UCF every year.
Undergraduate Studies


Students can publish their research in the UCF Undergraduate Research Journal.
Undergraduate Studies