UNLV LIBRARIES UNDERGRADUATE PEER RESEARCH COACHES

Applications are due August 25, 2008 by 5:00 p.m.
Interviews will begin the week of August 25, 2008.

A FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND EARN MONEY!

What is the Undergraduate Peer Research Coach Program?  
A program created by UNLV Libraries to encourage undergraduates to complete their degree and targets students who exhibit financial need and are first-generation college students or from under-represented ethnic groups.The program recruits highly motivated first year students and trains them to serve as front line research mentors to their peers.

How does a Peer Research Coach benefit from the program?

• Earn $4,000 per semester, with guaranteed summer employment
• Work on campus with flexible schedules
• Improve academic performance through advanced research skills
• Assigned a mentor who shares their subject interest or background
• Build their resume
• Provide individualized research tutoring for their peers
• Develop lasting friendships with members of their cohort
• Enhance their self-confidence
• Gain important life-skills
• Increase their likelihood of completing their undergraduate degree

Who is an Undergraduate Peer Research Coach?
In the program’s pilot phase, the Libraries expect to recruit UNLV students who:

• are Freshmen at UNLV AND Nevada residents
• are First generation college students OR Academically under-prepared OR From under-represented ethnic groups
• Exhibit financial need

And who demonstrate:

• Computer literacy
• An ability to communicate well with others
• Leadership potential or initiative

Why are the Libraries sponsoring this program?
Independent studies indicate students in programs focused on strengthening research skills are more likely to complete a degree. Rigorous training and evaluation are part of the program and will ensure their skills meet the needs of the program as well as their individual research needs. In addition to receiving financial and emotional support during their academic careers at UNLV, Peer Research Coaches serve both as role models for other students and as ambassadors of the Libraries throughout campus.

How do I apply to the Peer Research Coach program?

Apply Online

For additional information contact:
Lateka Grays
Peer Research Coach Coordinator
Lied Library
4505 Maryland Parkway, Box 457014
Las Vegas, NV  89154-7014
(702) 895-2137
lateka.grays@unlv.edu

Please direct all questions to Ms. Grays.