National Security Studies Program (NSSP)
Scholar and Associate Scholar Application Form
Application Guidelines
This guideline is designed to help you complete your application for an NSSP Scholar or Associate Scholar designation at UNM.
1. Fill out this application and return or mail it to:
Jason Darensburg
Mesa Vista Hall Room 3019
1 University of New Mexico, MSC 063840
Albuquerque, NM 87131
E-mail:
Telephone: 505-277-2549
2. Please include a copy of your current unofficial university transcript with this application.
3. Please provide the contact information of one academic references on your application, one preferably from the NSSP Advisory Committee (committee list is attached with this application).
4. Please provide a brief resume that lists scholarships, awards, and honors; community service; and employment history.
5. A personal interview will be required. Applicants will be contacted to set up a date and time to meet with NSSP personnel.
6. The NSSP will appoint you as either a Scholar or Associate Scholar.
Admission as an NSSP Scholar or Associate Scholar
Acceptance will be based on all of the following competitive factors:
1. NSSP Scholar acceptance requires active enrollment in an NSSP special topics course or in NSSP recommended courses at UNM. (Recommended course areas include foreign language, religious studies, political science, engineering, computer science, math, global studies, information assurance and criminology. A specific list by course name is under development.)
2. NSSP Associate Scholar acceptance requires a commitment to study in an NSSP special topics course or in NSSP recommended courses at UNM.
3. GPA/Academic Achievement: A 3.0 GPA is required for both designations. Forty-five completed credit hours are required for the Scholar designation. Fifteen completed credit hours are required for Associate Scholar designation. Please contact Matthew Baca if special circumstances need be considered.
4. Applicant’s motivation and skill interests.
Application General Information:
Full Legal Name: Last, First, Middle or Maiden, Jr., III, etc.
______
Date of Birth ____/____/____
Gender ( ) Male ( ) Female
Student Identification # ______
Undergraduate Student ( ) Graduate Student ( )
Major ______Minor (if applicable) ______
Anticipated Graduation Date ______
Degree program, if a graduate student ______
Grade Point Average Undergraduate ______Graduate ______(if applicable)
Credit Hours Completed______
E-mail Address (Please list one that you check frequently) ______
Telephone Number (____) ______
Mailing Address:
Street ______Apt. #______
City ______State ______ZIP______
Permanent Address (if different from mailing address)
Street ______Apt. #______
City ______State ______ZIP______
Please check one. This data is used for statistical purposes only.
___ (1) White/Non-Hispanic ___ (4) Asian/Pacific Islander
___ (2) Black/ Non-Hispanic ___ (5) American Indian/Alaskan Native
___ (3) Hispanic ___ (6) Other
Citizenship:
Are you a US citizen capable of obtaining a valid US passport? ___ Yes ___ No
(Citizenship is required for NSSP Scholars only.)
Emergency Contact:
Name: ______
Address: ______
Telephone: (____) ______
Relationship: ______
Motivation and Skill Interests
A) Attach a double-spaced 250 word (approximate) typewritten statement describing why and/or how the NSSP would further your educational and career goals. Include an example of a critical thinking activity within your area of study.
B) List below each language you have studied, the number of years of instruction, and where you studied it. If you speak other languages learned through other means, please describe.
C) What, if any, foreign travel exposure do you have?
D) Describe anything you may deem as an accomplishment or immersion in a cultural activity.
Academic Reference:
Please provide the name of one academic reference.
Name: ______
Title: ______
Position: ______
University/College: ______
Telephone: (___) ______
E-mail: ______
Acknowledgment of Terms of Admission:
Please sign and date the following section signifying your understanding of the requirements for admission as a UNM NSSP Scholar or Associate Scholar.
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Applicant’s Signature Date
Spring 2017
WMD & Non Proliferation - 39796 - NE 499 – 002
Registration Dates: Oct 31, 2016 to Jan 27, 2017
Albuquerque/Main, Albuquerque Dual Credit, School of Engineering
3.000 Credits
WMD & Non Proliferation - 39808 - NE 515 - 004
Registration Dates: Oct 31, 2016 to Jan 27, 2017
Albuquerque/Main, School of Engineering
3.000 Credits
WMD & Non Proliferation - 40623 - POLS 400 - 001
Registration Dates: Oct 31, 2016 to Jan 27, 2017
Albuquerque/Main, Albuquerque Dual Credit, College of Arts and Sciences, Eligible for Graduate Credit
3.000 Credits
US Policy & Strategy - 40111 - HIST 300 - 009
Registration Dates: Oct 31, 2016 to Jan 27, 2017
Albuquerque/Main, Albuquerque Dual Credit, College of Arts and Sciences
Web Enhanced Instructional Method
3.000 Credits
US Policy & Strategy - 40702 - POLS 340 - 002
Registration Dates: Oct 31, 2016 to Jan 27, 2017
Albuquerque/Main, Albuquerque Dual Credit, College of Arts and Sciences, Eligible for Graduate Credit
Web Enhanced Instructional Method
3.000 Credits
Individual Study - 38896 - LAIS 409 - 001
Capstone Project for the NSSA Certificate.
Registration Dates: Oct 31, 2016 to Jan 27, 2017
Albuquerque/Main, Albuquerque Dual Credit, University College
Independent Study
Web Enhanced Instructional Method
1.000 TO 3.000 Credits
Individual Study - 41325 - LAIS 409 - 004
Registration Dates: Oct 31, 2016 to Jan 27, 2017
Albuquerque/Main, Albuquerque Dual Credit, University College
Independent Study
3.000 Credits
NSSP Advisory Committee
Edward Arthur, Professor of Chemical and Nuclear Engineering, Director, Center for Non-proliferation,
505-277-5431,
Tione Buranda, Research Assoc Professor, SOM, Pathology, 505 272-1259,
Tom Bogenschild, Director, Office of International Programs and Studies (OIPS), 505-277-4029,
Lisa Broidy, Director, Institute for Social Research, 505-277-2002,
Tom Caudell, Professor of ECE, former Director, Center for High Performance Computing, Professor, ECE, 505-277-5637,
Alexander S. Cochran, Historical Advisor to Army Chief of Staff,
Gregory D. Ebel, Professor, Department of Pathology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, 505-272-3163,
Tim E. Gutierrez. Associate Vice President, Student Services, 505-277-0963,
Jacqueline N. Hood, Professor of Management & Chair of Organizational Behavior, 505-277-7279,
Natasha Kolchevska, Professor of Russian/Chair, Foreign Languages, 505-277-3713,
Troy Lovata, Associate Professor, UC University Honors Program, 505-277-3663,
Andrew Ross, Professor of Political Science, Director, Center for Science, Technology, and Policy 505.277.3129 (CSTP) 505-277-7391 (Pol Sci)
Tim Ross, Professor of Civil Engineering, Regents’ Lecturer, 505-277-3459,
Christine Sauer, Professor of Economics & Director of International Studies Institute, 505-277-1963,
Alex Seazzu, Director of Information Systems , Director of CIARE , Center for Information Assurance Research and Education, Professor Anderson School, IA Faculty Member, Anderson Information Systems Office: ASM 2134 505-277-8451,
Tracy John Skipp, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies & Director of University Studies, 505-414-9241 cell,
Tania Ivanova-Sullivan, Assistant Professor, Foreign Languages & Literatures, 505-277-7363,
Susan Tiano, Professor of Sociology & Director of Latin American Institute, 505-277-5931,
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