Purpose:
The purpose of the Arkansas State University Student Research Council is to serve A-State by encouraging student participation in research activities across all academic disciples. The Council organizes and participates in: 1) the university research symposium (Create@State) and related events, 2) professional development initiatives, 3) faculty/student mentoring workshops, and 4) activities to broaden participation in research within the university.
Council members are governed by a structure of elected undergraduate and graduate co-chairs and sub-committees for professional development, special events, communications, and fundraising. The Council is formally advised by the university's research administration office, and works closely with the staff to develop, strengthen, expand and institutionalize student research on campus.
Reasons to Join:
§ To network and build relationships with other students, staff, and faculty interested in research at the university
§ To gain valuable professional and leadership development
§ To inspire other current and incoming students to participate in research at A-State
Membership Requirements:
To be eligible for membership in the A-State Student Research Council, applicants must meet the following requirements:
§ Be a full-time Arkansas State University student
§ Be in good standing with the university
§ Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (undergraduate) or 3.5 (graduate)
§ Attend monthly meetings
§ Have a desire to promote and learn more about research at A-State
How to Apply:
If you would like to apply to serve as an officer on the A-State Student Research Council, please:
1. Complete the application below
2. Prepare a current résumé or CV
3. Email application packet (application and CV/résumé) with “SRC Application” as the subject line to
by Friday, September 30, 2016.
4. You will be notified regarding the status of your application by Monday, October 3rd via email. If
selected, interviews will be conducted the first and second week of October.
*If you choose to withdraw your application, you must personally notify Emily Devereux at (870) 972-2447 or by email at .
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Short Answer
In the space provided, please answer the following questions.
- Why are you interested in becoming an A-State Student Research Council officer?
- Which position on the Student Research Council are you most interested in? What skills and strengths do you possess that are specific to carrying out the duties for the position you are interested in?
3. Describe one way that you think Student Research Council could encourage more student involvement in scholarly activities, such as research, at A-State.
4. What are specific examples of how you have shown leadership in the past year?
- As an A-State Student Research Council member, you will be required to attend all monthly meetings, as well as participate in and assist with various events throughout the semester, especially the Create@State symposium in the spring semester. What are your time obligations for the upcoming semester? (include things such as hours enrolled, work, other campus organizations, etc.
- How did you hear about A-State Student Research Council?
If selected, I understand and am willing to accept my responsibilities as an A-State Student Research Council member
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