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Fayetteville State University
NC-LSAMP Scholar’s
Handbook
NC-LSAMP is funded by the National Science Foundation
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Updated 6 January 2015
Who is Louis Stokes?
Former U.S. Rep. Louis Stokes played a pivotal role in the quest for
civil rights, equality, and social and economic justice throughout his
tenure in the Unites States Congress.
Stokes was educated in the Cleveland Public Schools, graduating
from Central High School. Following three years of service in the
United States Army, he returned to Cleveland and attended Western
Reserve University. He earned his Doctor of Laws degree from
Cleveland Marshal Law School in 1953.
Prior to serving in Congress, he practiced law for 14 years and was
one of the founders of the Stokes, Character, Terry, Perry,
Whitehead, Young and Davidson law firm. As a practicing lawyer,
he participated in three cases in the United States Supreme Court and argued the landmark “stop and
frisk” case of Terry v. Ohio. On November 6, 1968, he was elected to the United States Congress and
became the first African American member of Congress from the State of Ohio. He served 15
consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, ranking eleventh overall in House
seniority.
During his tenure in Congress, he shared several important committees, including most notably,
the House Select Committee on Assassinations, the Ethics Committee, the House Intelligence
Committee, the Appropriations Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs, HUD and independent agencies. He
was the dean of the Ohio Congressional Delegation, a founding member of the Congressional Black
Caucus, and he served on the House Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with
Iran. His work in the area of health led to his appointment as a member of the Pepper Commission on
Comprehensive Health Care, and he was the founder and chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus
Health Braintrust.
When Stokes retired, he became the first African American in the history of the U.S. Congress to
retire having completed 30 years in office. Following his service in Congress, he became senior
counsel at Squire, Sanders, and Dempsey LLP, a global law firm, and Distinguished Visiting Professor
at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. He has served as
vice chairman of the PEW Environmental Health Commission at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health
and was appointed by former Health and Human Services Secretary, Donna E. Shalala, as chairman
of the Advisory Committee on Minority Health.
Through the years, he has received numerous awards and honors that recognize his national
leadership and strong commitment to public service. A number of landmarks around the city of
Cleveland now bear his name, including The Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Administration Hospital,
The Louis Stokes Annex of the Cleveland Public Library and The Louis Stokes Health Sciences Center
at Case Western Reserve University. Several national institutions, including Howard University in
Washington, D.C., and the National Institutes of Health, have recognized Stokes by naming certain
buildings on their campuses after him. He is the recipient of 26 honorary doctorate degrees from
colleges and universities and on July 8, 2003 was honored by Congress with the Congressional
Distinguished Service Award.
Source: http://msass.case.edu/stokes/stokesbio.html
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The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP)
Louis Stokes, for whom LSAMP is named, was a politician, civil rights attorney, and advocate. Born in
Cleveland in 1925, he became the first African American congressman from Ohio and was a co-founder of
the Congressional Black Caucus.
There are over forty LSAMP programs throughout the United States funded by the National Science
Foundation. Activities are designed to facilitate communication and interaction among Alliance members
and across disciplines, thus fostering a sense of community among Alliance members; strengthening the
Alliance structure; and providing students and faculty opportunities to build productive, academic, and
professional networks.
The North Carolina Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (NC-LSAMP) seeks to increase the
quality and quantity of students, particularly African American, American Indian, Hispanic/Latino, and
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students, successfully completing science, technology, engineering
and mathematics (STEM) baccalaureate degree programs. Currently, the supply of STEM practitioners
does not meet our region's or the country's need for well-trained professionals. The program also strives to
raise the number of students interested in, academically qualified for, and matriculated into programs of
graduate study. NC-LSAMP provides program activities designed to increase recruitment, retention and
degree attainment among student populations historically underrepresented in STEM fields.
NC-LSAMP Associated Institutions
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (lead institution)
Fayetteville State University
North Carolina Central University
North Carolina State University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Winston-Salem State University
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FSU NC-LSAMP
The goal of the Fayetteville State University NC-LSAMP program is to:
1) Provide a select group of students greater exposure to the research process
2) Give students the opportunity to work closely with a faculty research mentor on an individual
research project; and
3) Stimulate students' interest in and help prepare them for graduate study in one of the STEM
disciplines.
PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS:
DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS: All scholars must attend Development Seminars offered by
NC-LSAMP
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT: All scholars must participate in at least 2 hours per week of
tutoring if the scholars GPA falls below the program requirement.
GRE-PREP WORKSHOP: Junior level scholars will participate in a GRE-Prep Workshop
during the fall or spring semester (depending on workshop availability) in preparation for the
GRE examination.
BIOTECHNIQUES WORKSHOPS: Scholars are invited to participate in a Biotechniques
Workshop with RISE scholars beginning in the fall semester and ending in the spring semester of
each year.
FACULTY MENTORED RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: All scholars must participate in
faculty mentored hands-on research each academic year for no less than 5 hours per week.
Scholars must also participate in faculty mentored hands-on research for a minimum of 20 hour
per week during the summer. Scholars must apply to at least 10 summer research programs (for
non-graduates) or graduate programs (graduates) between the fall and spring semesters. Failure
to complete applications for the required, applicable programs will result in the scholar’s
stipend being held until such time as the required applications are completed and
submitted. Failure to participate in faculty-mentored research during the academic year
will result in a stipend reduction of $500.
o Scholars will write an undergraduate research proposal that will be updated yearly
as well as complete a final report detailing the progression of the research
completed by the scholar for the duration of the semester.
RESEARCH SYMPOSIA AND CONFERENCES: All scholars must participate in ALL
symposia or conferences required by the program.
PROGRAM & ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS- Each scholar is mandated to attend program
meetings held twice per month and one-on-one meeting with the Program Manager at least 3
times per semester.
o Scholars are expected to schedule their own meeting with the Program Manager.
o Scholars who are inexcusably late for program meetings will be charged against their
stipend according to the accountability policy. NC-LSAMP meetings will be held every
two weeks in LSA 230 (the ISAS tutor room) unless otherwise notified.
o Scholars who inexcusably miss program meetings and/or mandatory conferences or
symposia will be charged against their stipend according to the accountability policy.
Scholars are highly encouraged to participate in discipline-specific research conferences to expand their
knowledge, skill, network and research experience.
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Updated 6 January 2015Code of Conduct & Disciplinary Actions
Please Note. All FSU NC-LSAMP policies and scholar conduct provisions are extremely
important. The location of these policies and provisions in this handbook and the order in which
policies and provisions are presented should in no way be construed to lessen the importance of
any policy or provision.
General policy
NC-LSAMP Scholars are accepted based on your academic credentials and your intent to pursue
a Masters or PhD in the Biomedical or Behavioral Sciences or PA upon graduation from FSU.
You have agreed to adhere to all policies of the FSU NC-LSAMP program and complete all
components of the program. Policies and rules of conduct are intended to promote the orderly and
efficient operation of the FSU NC-LSAMP program, as well as protect the rights of all NC-
LSAMP Scholars. Violation of policies and rules of conduct, therefore, shall be regarded as cause
for disciplinary action.
Please be advised that FSU NC-LSAMP reserves the right to dismiss any FSU NC-LSAMP
Scholar who does not demonstrate progress in the program or fails to acclimate to the authority
or constituents of the program.
These policies and rules of conduct are published for the scholar’s information and protection.
Ignorance of program rules is not an acceptable excuse for violation. It is each scholar's
responsibility to know the policies and rules and abide by them. These rules are not all-inclusive,
and other departmental or University regulations may exist or supersede FSU NC-LSAMP policies
and rules. If ever there is a conflict between the two entities, the department or University policy
or rules supersedes. Scholars are expected to know and abide by these rules as well.
Academic Policies
All NC-LSAMP scholars must maintain a cumulative 3.00 or better GPA and be in good academic
standing with the University. In the event a scholar’s GPA falls below 3.00, the scholar agrees to
participate in tutoring with either the Center for Promoting STEM Education and Research
(CPSER) or Integrated STEM Academic Success (ISAS) and will receive a letter from the NC-
LSAMP Coordinator or Manager stating that he/she is on probation and will be granted the
following semester to allow the scholar to bring his/her GPA up to good standing. If a scholar
fails to meet the required minimal GPA after one semester, the scholar will be notified by the NC-
LSAMP Coordinator or Manager by letter that he/she has been terminated from the FSU NC-
LSAMP program. Scholars have the right to appeal this decision in writing.
Guidelines for Travel
FSU NC-LSAMP Scholars participating in college-sponsored field trips or travel to external symposia or
conferences are expected to conform to the same standards of behavior as published in the FSU Student
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Updated 6 January 2015Handbook (http://www.uncfsu.edu/handbook/index.htm). Scholars are required to dress and carry
themselves at all times in a professional manner appropriate to the occasion or the recommendation of the
supervisor. Any violation of the student code of conduct or local, state, or federal laws may result in
disciplinary actions and sanctions by the FSU NC-LSAMP program and/or Fayetteville State University.
The University does not provide liability or automobile coverage for students driving themselves or other
students to University-sponsored events. Therefore, all scholars participating in college-sponsored field-
trips or travel are required to travel by means provided by the NC-LSAMP or affiliated program.
Dress Code
A professional appearance is essential to a favorable impression. Good grooming and appropriate dress
reflect that of scholar pride and inspire confidence on the part of such persons. NC-LSAMP strives to
present scholars that are leaders in every environment. Thus, NC-LSAMP scholars are expected to take the
lead in setting forth personal and professional standards that will encourage others in their environment to
pursue an equal pursuit of student educational and professional success.
One component to our program’s professional standard is observing the affect that our dress and appearance
has on educational and professional success. We expect that scholars will maintain a professional
appearance during travel to all university funded travel that will support positive interactions and uphold
the image of the NC-LSAMP and Fayetteville State University. Scholars must remember that you are
representing both the NC-LSAMP program and Fayetteville State University; therefore appropriate dress
and demeanor are expected at all times. Scholars should remember to regard their participation with NC-
LSAMP as a privilege and treat their membership with the program in that manner at all times.
The NC-LSAMP dress code is as follows:
1. Always dress "appropriate to the task". As a scholar and STEM professional, you must
always be aware of what you are transferring to others non-verbally as well as verbally.
Presenting personal care in your appearance and dress transmits a non-verbal message of
preparation and readiness.
2. All clothing should be clean, tasteful and neat. Scholars should always exercise proper
grooming habits. Remember that you are representatives of yourself, NC-LSAMP and FSU
3. Suggestive or potentially offensive and/or distracting clothing is never appropriate program
attire. Modesty in your dress is always appropriate.
4. Ball caps or other hats are not allowed to be worn for program activities.
5. Skirts shall be worn at knee length or slightly above, an acceptable length for sitting,
standing and bending so that undergarments shall not show. No undergarments of any
kind should be visible at any time.
6. Practice discretion in your appearance. We trust you to exhibit responsibility in your
choice of attire and appearance. If you have questions about the appropriateness of your
dress, please consult with program leadership.
Scholars are expected to use the following guidelines to define appropriate business/business casual attire
for program activities.
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Updated 6 January 2015Appropriate Inappropriate
Slacks
Khakis or corduroys
Skorts, capris
Sweatpants, leggings, exercise wear
*must be clean and free of rips, tears and fraying; Shorts, low-rise or hip-hugger pants or
may not be excessively loose, excessively tight or jeans
revealing
Appropriate Inappropriate
Shirts
Shirts with writing (other than the
Polo collar knit or golf shirts school/program logo)
Oxford shirts T-shirts or sweatshirts
Company logo wear Beachwear
Short-sleeve blouses or shirts Sleeveless blouses or shirts
Turtlenecks Exercise wear
Blazers or sport coats Crop tops, clothing showing midriffs or
Jackets or sweaters bust, spaghetti straps
Shoes
Sandals, thongs, flip flops, open-toe shoes
Boating or deck shoes, moccasins
Athletic shoes, tennis shoes, Croc-like
Casual, low-heel (4 inches or less), open-
sandals
back shoes (e.g., mules, sling backs)
Stilettos or platform stilettos
Violations of the policy can range from inappropriate clothing items to offensive odor and will be
addressed on a case-by-case basis by the program manager and/or program coordinator. Scholars may
be no be permitted to participate in program activities if the dress code is not met.
Attending Conferences
NC-LSAMP Scholars are required to attend research symposia and conferences each year. Full
participation is required for students to obtain the benefits of these activities. Therefore, it is mandatory
that all NC-LSAMP Scholars participate in every aspect of all research symposia and conferences. Under
no circumstance are scholars allowed to participate in leisure activities, including but not limited to
returning to hotel room, shopping, touring/site-seeing, etc., while a symposium or conference is in
session unless approved by the NC-LSAMP Manager or Coordinator. The Program Manager or
Coordinator will set a time for leisure activities when a symposium or conference is located in a city
where there are tourist attractions.
Disciplinary Actions
For the commission of any of the following offenses, FSU NC-LSAMP Scholars shall be subject
to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the FSU NC-LSAMP program.
Disciplinary action for the same or different offenses shall progress in the following manner:
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Updated 6 January 20151. Verbal Warning- Verbal statement to scholars that he/she has violated a rule and/or
regulation and that such violation may not continue. This is general issued when a level
three (3) offense (see Classification of Offenses) has occurred.
2. Written Reprimand- Formal notification in writing to scholars that he/she has violated a
rule and/or regulation, level two (2) offenses (see Classification of Offenses), or repeated
offenses.
3. Probation- Notice of probation is provided to the scholar in writing. If offense(s) continues
during the probationary period, the scholar will be subject to discharge. Probation is
generally offered when a level one (1) offense (see Classification of Offenses) had been
violated.
4. Dismissal- A scholar may be dismissed from the FSU NC-LSAMP program if he/she
receives three (3) written warning notices for the same or different offenses or a total of
three written reprimands within a period of twelve consecutive months. The scholar, at the
time of the issuance of the third such notice of reprimand, is subject to dismissal from the
FSU NC-LSAMP program. Scholars have the right to appeal this decision in writing.
CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENSES: Violations of the Code are categorized into three (3)
classifications: level one (1) offense is considered the most serious violations of the Code. These
violations involve the potential reprimand of not only the scholar, but possibly the NC-LSAMP
Coordinator, NC-LSAMP Manager, Program Director and/or University official. A scholar found
guilty of a Level One infraction may be suspended or dismissed from the FSU NC-LSAMP
program, depending on the severity of the offense.
LEVEL ONE (1) offense includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Blatant Disrespect to the FSU NC-LSAMP Coordinator, Program Manager, Director, or
any University employee
Destruction of University, Hotel, or FSU NC-LSAMP property
Computer Violations
Contempt
Endangerment of Self or Others
Embezzlement
Fighting
Infliction of Threat of Bodily Harm
Lewd/ Indecent Behavior/ Stalking
Possession, Distribution or Sale of a Controlled Substance
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Racial Harassment (including hate speech)
Rape/ Sexual Assault/ Sexual Abuse
Violation of the Law
Possession of Weapons, Explosives and Hazardous Materials
Violations of University Regulations or Policies
Other offenses of equivalence
LEVEL TWO (2) offenses include:
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Updated 6 January 2015 Not meeting/ maintaining academic requirements
Insubordination/ Refusal to Comply with FSU-NC-LSAMP program or University Rules
and Regulations
Disorderly Conduct including acting in a manner so severe, pervasive, and objectively
offensive that it materially or substantially interferes with normal program activities.
Alcohol Violations
Identification Misuse
Key violations or Unauthorized Entry
Providing False Information
Receipt and/ or Possession of Stolen Property
Telecommunication Violations
Theft
Trespass
Vandalism or Defacement of Property
Other Offenses (depending on severity)
LEVEL THREE (3) offenses are considered the least of the violations of the Code. These
offenses are generally corrected by Verbal Warnings, but may advance to LEVEL TWO (2)
or LEVEL ONE (1) offense if not corrected. LEVEL THREE (3) offenses include, but not
limited to:
Unauthorized usage of electrons such as cell phones, PDAs, MP3 players during program
activities
Excessive unexcused absenteeism
Excessive tardiness
Inattentiveness to FSU-NC-LSAMP program activities, including but not limited to,
failure to participate in activities, failure to complete assignments or projects, research, or
leaving activities early without authorization from the program manager and/or
coordinator
Dress Code Violations
Profanity
Minor Disruptive Behavior
Other minor misbehavior which suggests a propensity toward violence, which may
include belligerent speech, excessive arguing, swearing or a demonstrated pattern of
refusing to follow University policies and procedures
Other Offenses (depending on severity)
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Updated 6 January 2015NC-LSAMP Program Contacts:
Dr. Daniel Okunbor
Program Director
Fayetteville State University
College of Arts and Sciences
LSA Room 224
1200 Murchison Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone: (910) 672-2104
Dr. Mychal Smith
Program Manager
Fayetteville State University
College of Arts and Sciences
LSA Room 220
1200 Murchison Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone: (910) 672-2256
Ms. Leeá P. Richardson
Program Coordinator
Fayetteville State University
College of Arts and Sciences
LSA Room 329
1200 Murchison Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone: (910) 672-2516
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