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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoHeader style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b><u><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Felix Titling";letter-spacing:1.0pt'>2014 Academic Research Consortium (ARC) Summer program </span></u></b><u><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></u></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>On behalf of UC Santa Barbara Graduate Division, we are pleased to announce this year’s 2014 <a href="http://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/admissions/outreach/academic-research-consortium">Academic Research Consortium (ARC) Summer Program</a>, to run from June 23 to August 8, 2014. </span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>We are currently accepting applications. Application forms and additional information can be found at: <a href="http://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/admissions/outreach/academic-research-consortium"><span style='color:windowtext'>www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/admissions/outreach/academic-research-consortium</span></a></span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>The deadline to submit completed application packet and materials is </span><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#C00000'>April 1, 2014 </span></u></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#C00000'>.</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>ARC Scholar Activities </span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black;background:white'>The ARC Summer Program provides mentored research experiences in all disciplines to undergraduates with the potential to succeed in graduate study, but who have experienced situations or conditions that have impacted their advancement in their field of study.<span class=apple-converted-space> </span></span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Once chosen as an ARC Scholar, the student embarks on a 7-week summer program of research and graduate school preparation, and provided with an opportunity to explore their discipline, experience research, and improve their opportunities for future study in their chosen field. Scholars are matched individually with UCSB faculty and graduate student mentors who provide training and support. ARC Scholars will receive the following:</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>A 7-week summer research experience from June 23 to August 8, 2014</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>$2500</span></u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'> summer program stipend</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Housing accommodations in University Housing for non-UCSB students</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Weekly academic enrichment and professional development workshops</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Participation in end-of-summer symposium to present research work</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Preparation for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Eligibility</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>U.S. citizens or permanent residents</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Priority consideration: </span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>o</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Groups underrepresented in higher education</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>o</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Students from economically/educationally disadvantaged backgrounds</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>o</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>First generation to attend college</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>o</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Non-traditional students</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>o</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Individuals who have faced life challenges</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Completion of at least the junior year by June 2014</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>We sincerely thank you for your time and commitment, and hope that you will consider participating for the 2014 ARC Summer Program. </span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know. Any questions regarding the application or the summer program, please do not hesitate to contact, </span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Roxanna Quach, Coordinator <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="mailto:roxanna.quach@graddiv.ucsb.edu">roxanna.quach@graddiv.ucsb.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>(805)-893-2104</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Walter Boggan, Director of Admissions and Outreach<br><a href="mailto:walter.boggan@graddiv.ucsb.edu">walter.boggan@graddiv.ucsb.edu</a><br>(805) 893-2322</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Thank you!</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Academic Research Consortium Staff<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Graduate Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Admissions and Outreach<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></body></html>