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Barbara Jackson Scholars>> Program Expectations

Students as Barbara Jackson Scholars:
  • Participate in the University Council for Educational Administration annual convention
  • Participate in the UCEA-sponsored workshops during the American Educational Research Association's annual conventions 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:

Institutional Support:
• 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 the convention and UCEA-sponsored event
  • Mentor matching
  • The opportunity to serve as a Special Student Escort for Keynote speakers during the UCEA convention (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