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Records of the Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity (OURCA)

2 cartons, 1 oversize folder (2.5 linear feet)

(1992 – 2021)

Edward H. Nabb Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury, University, Salisbury, Maryland

Identifier SUA-119
Creator(s) Salisbury University; Salisbury University Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (OURCA)
Acquisition

UA2021.014, UA2022.008
Language(s) English
Use Records are open for research. Copyright, including literary rights, belongs to the author(s) or their legal heirs. Permission to publish or reproduce must be obtained from the Nabb Research Center which extends beyond "fair use."
Preferred Citation "Item, collection title and identifier, box # and folder # (if applicable), Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland."
Attribution Finding aid written by Jennifer Piegols, April 2022.
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Abstract

The Records of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (OURCA) documents the administration and programs within the department. Materials date from 1992-2021 and consist of posters advertising OURCA's various conferences, faculty mentor opportunities and the Laridae magazine. In addition there are planning files and bound proceedings and abstracts from the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR) that was held at Salisbury University as well as some copies of the UNCA Journal of Undergraduate Research. There are also programs from the Salisbury University Student Research Conference (SUSRC).

Administrative History

The mission of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (OURCA) at Salisbury University (SU) is to cultivate a vibrant environment of undergraduate scholarship through supporting faculty-student mentorship at all levels. Whether you are an incoming freshman or a graduating senior, OURCA provides resources to give every student at SU the support to get started with your research, conduct your research, and present your research. You can learn about existing student research, research courses at SU, past SUSRC and NCUR faculty mentors, funding from OURCA, funding sources across SU, and identifying and presenting at scholarly conferences. Engaging in faculty mentored scholarly collaborations empowers students with independent critical engagement skills, helps build meaningful relationships with faculty, strengthens student learning outcomes, increases success in graduate and professional fields, and positively impacts societal engagement skills.

National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR): At least 4,000 undergraduate students from colleges and universities across the US and other nations, representing all academic disciplines, gather to present their research, creative or scholarly projects. NCUR creates a unique environment to celebrate and promote exemplary student achievement which serves to advance and enrich undergraduate education.

Each spring semester, Salisbury University holds an annual Student Research Conference (SUSRC). This is a great opportunity for our students to showcase and celebrate significant accomplishments in research and performance across as many disciplines as there are available in a university environment. In addition to traditional presentation panels and poster sessions, the conference may feature projects as diverse as music and theatrical performances, fine arts and graphic art displays, workshops and poetry readings.

Scope and Content Note

The Records of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (OURCA) documents the administration and programs within the department. Materials date from 1992-2021 and consist of posters advertising OURCA's various conferences, faculty mentor opportunities and the Laridae magazine. In addition there are planning files and bound proceedings and abstracts from the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR) that was held at Salisbury University as well as some copies of the UNCA Journal of Undergraduate Research.  There are also programs from the Salisbury University Student Research Conference (SUSRC). 

This collection has been arranged into two series: Series 1: National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR) and Series 2: Salisbury University Student Research Conference (SUSRC). Oversiezed items are listed at the end of the inventory.

Series 1: NCUR includes items such as volumes of the UNCA Journal of Undergraduate Research, bound copies of the proceedings of the NCUR, planning materials, bound volumes of abstracts, and calls for papers. In addition there is information about Fundamentals of Sponsored Project Administration.

Series 2: SUSRC includes programs of the conference from 2002 to 2005.

Arrangement Statement

This collection has been arranged into two series: Series 1: National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR) and Series 2: Salisbury University Student Research Conference (SUSRC). Oversiezed items are listed at the end of the inventory.

Series 1: NCUR is arranged chronologically and includes items such as volumes of the UNCA Journal of Undergraduate Research, bound copies of the proceedings of the NCUR, planning materials, bound volumes of abstracts, and calls for papers. In addition there is information about Fundamentals of Sponsored Project Administration.

Series 2: SUSRC is arranged chronologically and includes programs of the conference.

Subject Terms

  • Topical Terms
    • Student
    • Student Research
  • Corporate Names
    • Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (OURCA)
    • Salisbury State University
    • Salisbury University

Inventory List

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Box 1

  1. Series 1 (NCUR): UNCA Journal of Undergraduate Research, Vol. V, 1992
  2. Series 1 (NCUR): UNCA Journal of Undergraduate Research, Vol. VI, 1993
  3. Series 1 (NCUR): UNCA Journal of Undergraduate Research, Vol. VIII, 1995
  4. Series 1 (NCUR): Proceedings, Vol. I, 1997
  5. Series 1 (NCUR): Proceedings, Vol. II, 1997
  6. Series 1 (NCUR): Proceedings, Vol. III, 1997
  7. Series 1 (NCUR): Proceedings, Vol. IV, 1997
  8. Series 1 (NCUR): Proceedings, Vol. V, 1997
  9. Series 1 (NCUR): UNCA Journal of Undergraduate Research, Vol. XI, 1998
  10. Series 1 (NCUR): Planning Materials, 1998
  11. Series 1 (NCUR): Abstracts, 1998
  12. Series 1 (NCUR): Call for Papers, 1998
  13. Series 1 (NCUR): Program, 1998
  14. Series 1 (NCUR): Proceedings, Vol. I, 1998
  15. Series 1 (NCUR): Proceedings, Vol. II, 1998
  16. Series 1 (NCUR): Proceedings, Vol. III, 1998

Box 2

  1. Series 1 (NCUR): Proceedings, Vol. IV, 1998
  2. Series 1 (NCUR): Proceedings, Vol. V, 1998
  3. Series 1 (NCUR): Proceedings, Vol. I, 1999
  4. Series 1 (NCUR): Proceedings, Vol. II, 1999
  5. Series 1 (NCUR): Proceedings, Vol. III, 1999
  6. Series 1 (NCUR): Proceedings, Vol. IV, 1999
  7. Series 1 (NCUR): Proceedings, Vol. V, 1999
  8. Series 1 (NCUR): Abstracts, 2002
  9. Series 1 (NCUR): Fundamentals of Sponsored Project Administration, 2006
  10. Series 1 (NCUR): Planning Materials, 2008
  11. Series 2 (SUSRC): Program, 2002
  12. Series 2 (SUSRC): Program, 2003
  13. Series 2 (SUSRC): Program, 2004
  14. Series 2 (SUSRC): Program, 2005

Oversize Posters:

SUSRC (SU Student Research Conference)

NCUR (National Conference on Undergraduate Research)

Promise Diverse Mentoring Faculty Learning Community

Laridae

 

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Attachments

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