Texas Tech University

 

Become a URS Faculty Mentor

 

 

PROGRAM GUIDELINES

  • URS is a two-semester commitment, beginning in the fall and culminating in the student's participation in the TTU Undergraduate Research Conference.

  • Students earn $10.00 an hour for up to 10 hours a week.

  • Students may elect to receive course credit in their home department instead of payment.

  • Students must be enrolled full time (exceptions will be considered on a case by case basis) and be in good standing in the Honors College.

Mentor Responsibilities


All faculty mentors need to complete the Mentor's Pledge. This will be shared with their Scholars so they can complete their application.

 

URS should be viewed as an opportunity for the student to learn from your expertise, guidance, and support. Part of this program requires student scholars to present a poster or paper during Spring semester. To assist with this requirement faculty mentors will provide their expertise and time as the Scholar prepares for this event.


Faculty mentors will also:

  • provide clear guidelines to the Scholar regarding their expectations for this research,

  • provide information about the safety trainings required to the URS Coordinator and Scholar,

  • give recognition to their Scholar when possible, on publications and presentations,

  • assist the Honors College with publicity of the URS program by providing information to the URS Coordinator about any publications/presentations resulting from research done with their Undergraduate Research Scholar,

  • ensure that the Scholar is able to submit their timesheets on time to the Honors College every two weeks,

  • notify the Honors URS Program Coordinator if questions arise regarding the hours the Scholar has reported. (A timesheet is a legal document and subject to audit. Falsification of hours reported will result in termination of the Scholar's position and possible legal action.)

Mentor's Pledge

 



For more information please contact honors.urs@ttu.edu