Graduate Student Focus

Jackson Scholars Program Expectations

Students as Barbara Jackson Scholars:
	•	Participate in the University Council for Educational Administration annual conventions for two years
	•	Participate in the UCEA-sponsored workshops during the American Educational Research Association’s annual meetings as well as the University Council of Education Administration’s conventions
	•	Prepare to serve as a mentor for future Barbara Jackson Scholars
	•	Stay in communication with their assigned mentor
The following resources are available to assist students in meeting Jackson Scholars Program expectations:
Institutions will provide:
	•	Financial support (e.g., fellowships, scholarships, tuition waivers, etc.)
	•	Financial support to attend the UCEA Convention and UCEA-sponsored event at AERA
	•	Opportunities for professional development or leadership roles in the department and college level (e.g., a Dean-sponsored collaboration)
	•	Research and Teaching Apprenticeships
UCEA will provide:
	•	A website devoted to scholars’ activities
	•	Access to position announcements from Holmes Partnership members
	•	Opportunities to network and meet with other students and professionals at UCEA conventions and UCEA-sponsored events
	•	Mentor matching
	•	The opportunity to serve as a Special Student Escort for Keynote speakers during UCEA conventions (during these events students may also have an opportunity to shadow a prominent person within the profession)
Mentors will provide:
	•	Guidance in professional development
	•	A model for students to reference when assuming future mentor roles
	•	Opportunities for networking