University/Organization
Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Bennett College
Greensboro, North Carolina
Department of STEM
Bennett College
Greensboro, North Carolina
Title
Fostering a Research Identity across a Small Liberal Art College
Synopsis:
This paper will explore strategies developed and implemented on the campus of a private, historically Black liberal arts college for women, to increase student interest, engagement and academic achievement through the facilitation of research-based collaborations across the disciplines on campus. This included approaches involving faculty development, curricular enhancement and other on-campus partnerships that affect student engagement.