Colloquium For Underrepresented Aspiring Doctoral Candidates - April 13-14, 2021
The Colloquium for Aspiring Underrepresented Doctoral Candidates is a valuable, educational opportunity designed to promote graduate education at West Virginia University.
Colloquium is a FREE, two-day virtual event for high-achieving Students of Color who are completing or have completed a bachelor's degree, or are enrolled in a master's degree program.
This event is a unique opportunity for prospective doctoral students to hear from professionals in a variety of fields about the latest trends, news, and advances from industries like technology, medicine, business, and the arts.
The Colloquium for Aspiring Underrepresented Doctoral Students is a joint recruitment venture of West Virginia University and the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission as part of the Chancellor’s Scholars Fellowship. The Chancellor’s Scholars Fellowship is a competitive scholarship for underrepresented students accepted into or enrolled in a qualifying doctoral program at any participating West Virginia higher education institution. Students who participate in the Colloquium are given priority status when considered for a fellowship position.
Registration deadline was April 4.
Events and Sessions Schedule
For a detailed list of events and sessions during the Colloquium, download a PDF version of the event schedule.
Questions? Please contact:
Aisury Vasquez
She/Her/Hers
Diversity Outreach Coordinator
Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
West Virginia University
304-293-9241 - amvasquez@mail.wvu.edu
Chancellor’s Scholars Program
The Chancellor’s Scholars Program (CSP) is a centerpiece of West Virginia University’s efforts to increase the recruitment and retention of doctoral students from underrepresented communities. It is one of the most innovative and successful programs designed to enhance diversity at WVU.
The program is funded by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) who partner with WVU to prepare and engage aspiring scholars for meaningful and gratifying academic experiences at the University. Through this effort, the partners foster a genuine commitment to diversity which establishes and sustains an inclusive influence on the success of the students as they prepare for a future as members of faculty and staff at institutions of higher education and other associated professional communities.
The program has both immediate and long-term objectives:
- The principal immediate objective is to increase the number of highly qualified students from underrepresented groups who enroll in doctoral programs at WVU.
- The long-term objective is to increase the diversity of faculty members at colleges and universities throughout West Virginia to bring a wider range of experiences and perspectives to teaching and scholarly discussion within the statewide higher education system.
In order to meet these objectives and maximize the benefits for students, WVU, and the state of West Virginia, the CSP provides opportunity and access to populations underrepresented in academia.