NCORE 2015/ISCORE 2016
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I OWA S TATE U NIVERSITY C ONFERENCE ON R ACE AND E THNICITY
This yearlong initiative provides participants with a better understanding of race and ethnicity in higher education through attendance at the NCORE and ISCORE conferences. Students are selected to attend the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE) in American Higher Education and later present their research at the Iowa State
Conference on Race and Ethnicity (ISCORE). Applicants are selected based on their academic interests and achievements as well as their leadership interests and experience.
The annual National Conference on Race and Ethnicity ( NCORE ) is the leading and most comprehensive national forum on issues of race and ethnicity in higher education. It assists higher education institutions in creating inclusive environments, programs, and curriculum; improving campus racial and ethnic relations; and expanding opportunities for educational access and success by culturally diverse, traditionally under-represented populations. It also provides policy, plans, programs, curriculum/pedagogy, research/assessment, training, and theoretical perspectives from around the country, highlighting exemplary working models and approaches capable of being adapted in other institutional settings. This year’s conference is scheduled for May 26- 30, 2015 in Washington, D.C.
The National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE) in American Higher Education
The Iowa State Conference on Race and Ethnicity (ISCORE) is a comprehensive forum on issues of race and ethnicity at Iowa State University and beyond. The Iowa State University Conference on Race and Ethnicity ( ISCORE ) held on campus each spring.
Benefits from NCORE/ISCORE Project!
This year-long developmental course on race and ethnicity includes attendance and participation in NCORE – a national experience on building multicultural relations and applying new knowledge on the Iowa State University campus through interaction, workshops, and preparation for presentation at ISCORE. At the end of the program, students receive three credits that fulfill the university’s diversity requirement. Other benefits students can look forward to include:
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Developing leadership skills.
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Making a positive impact on the university community.
Networking with students and professionals from across the country.
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Getting to know more faculty and staff members at ISU.
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Building positive mentoring and peer relationships.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the NCORE/ISCORE initiative, students must:
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Be interested in promoting racial and ethnic harmony.
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Be enrolled full-time at ISU at the time of application and during the following academic year.
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Be a first, second, or third-year undergraduate student at Iowa State University.
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Have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
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Be available to attend mandatory NCORE pre-departure orientation meetings on April 11, April 18 and
April 25, 2015 (9:00am-12:00pm).
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Be available to attend the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity ( NCORE 2015 ) May 26 through May 30
2015 in Washington, D.C. o Attend and fully participate in a minimum of 20 session hours o Attend and fully participate in all evening group and team meetings o Complete and submit journal entries during the week of the conference
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Enroll in University Studies 321 fall 2015 (3:40 – 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays).
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Attend monthly team meetings during spring 2016, in preparation for ISCORE (dates and times TBA).
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Present at ISCORE, March 4, 2016.
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Vietnam Era Veteran. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 3210 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.

NCORE 2015/ISCORE 2016
N
ATIONAL
C
ONFERENCE ON
R
ACE AND
E
THNICITY
&
I OWA S TATE U NIVERSITY C ONFERENCE ON R ACE AND E THNICITY
Application Requirements
Applicants are required to complete the attached application and provide:
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A letter of application that specifically addresses o Your academic interests and achievements. o Your leadership interests and experience. o Your reasons for wanting to attend and participate in NCORE. o Your commitment and availability to participate fully in the conference and the NCORE Student
Scholar's On-site Educational Program (if selected). Because this program has academic community outreach and networking components, it is required that each student scholar participates and completes a sufficient number of sessions to earn a Student Scholar Certificate of Participation.
 A résumé.
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Two letters of recommendation from faculty and/or staff members. See attached recommendation guidelines.
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An unofficial transcript (print from ISU Access Plus™)
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A list of courses planned to take in the fall 2015 semester. If you are applying to a professional program in your college (Architecture, Graphic Design, Athletic Training, etc.), please also list the courses you would need to take if admitted.
Please indicate if you are planning to take a course that would be in conflict with
UST 321.
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o Your academic interests and achievements. o Your leadership interests and experience. o Your reasons for wanting to attend and participate in NCORE. o
Your commitment and availability to participate fully in the conference o
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Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Vietnam Era Veteran. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 3210 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.

NCORE 2015/ISCORE 2016
N
ATIONAL
C
ONFERENCE ON
R
ACE AND
E
THNICITY
&
I OWA S TATE U NIVERSITY C ONFERENCE ON R ACE AND E THNICITY
Complete this application and return it with your letter of application, two letters of recommendation, your résumé, and a recent transcript by
February 6, 2015. Applicants will be notified by February 13, 2015.
Name: E-mail:
Address:
Campus address City/State/Zip
Campus Phone: ( ) Cell Phone: ( )
Academic College: Major: Cumulative GPA:
Junior Senior Classification: Freshman Sophomore
Indicate Racial/Ethnic Heritage Group (optional):
Asian/Pacific American
African American
Alaskan Native
European American
Latino
Multiracial
American Indian International Student Other
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On a separate sheet please complete a letter of application that specifically addresses the following criteria: o Your academic interests and achievements. o Your leadership interests and experience. o Your reasons for wanting to attend and participate in NCORE. o Your commitment and availability to participate fully in the conference and the NCORE Student
Scholar's On-site Educational Program (if selected). Because this program has academic community outreach and networking components, it is required that each student scholar participates and completes a sufficient number of sessions to earn a Student Scholar Certificate of Participation.
Letters must be at least 1 page typed, 12 pt. font, double spaced, with 1 inch margins.
Please return your application form, letter of application, letters of recommendation, transcript, and your résumé to:
NCORE/ISCORE Project
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
2224 Student Services Building, Suite 2080
Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011-2224
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Vietnam Era Veteran. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 3210 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.

NCORE 2015/ISCORE 2016
N
ATIONAL
C
ONFERENCE ON
R
ACE AND
E
THNICITY
&
I OWA S TATE U NIVERSITY C ONFERENCE ON R ACE AND E THNICITY
Please give a copy of these guidelines to each individual writing your recommendations.
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION GUIDELINES
The National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE) in
American Higher Education is the leading and most comprehensive national forum on issues of race and ethnicity in higher education. It assists higher education institutions in creating inclusive environments, programs, and curriculum; improving campus racial and ethnic relations; and expanding opportunities for educational access and success by culturally diverse, traditionally under-represented populations. It also provides policy, plans, programs, curriculum/pedagogy, research/assessment, training, and theoretical perspectives from around the country, highlighting exemplary working models and approaches capable of being adapted in other institutional settings.
Your candor in assessing this candidate's character, personality, potential, and intellectual ability will be invaluable to the selection committee in identifying candidates for this team. We encourage you to utilize the following classifications in the content of your letter:
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Recommended with reservations
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Recommended
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Strongly recommended
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Enthusiastically recommended
Please include the following information in your letter of recommendation:
 Name of Applicant
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Recommender's Name
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Recommender's Signature
The Iowa State Conference on Race and Ethnicity (ISCORE) is a comprehensive forum on issues of race and ethnicity at Iowa
State University and beyond. The local conference is designed to model NCORE.
The NCORE/ ISCORE project began in 1999 with the goal of promoting ethnic diversity and understanding within the Iowa
State University community. The initiative offers a team of Iowa
State students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to attend the
NCORE. Commitment to the initiative entails the understanding that each participant will return to the university as an ambassador for racial and ethnic understanding. In the spring students (ambassadors), under the guidance of faculty and staff, will share their experience and research with the university community by presenting at ISCORE.
Selection for the NCORE/ISCORE team is based on character, academic achievement, leadership interest and experience, and ability to fully participate in the NCORE/ISCORE experience, which includes:
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Attending NCORE/ISCORE planning meetings in March and April.
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Attending the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity
(NCORE) in American Higher Education and fully participating by o Attending a minimum of 20 session hours. o Attending evening meetings. o Writing journal entries.
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Enrolling in UST 290 in the Fall semester after NCORE.
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Attending monthly team ISCORE preparation meetings during Spring semester.
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Presenting at ISCORE in the Spring semester (March).
 Recommender's Phone number
 Title/Relation to Applicant
Following are some questions/directions to assist you in shaping your recommendation. Please list the applicant’s name on each page of your recommendation. If you choose to answer any of the questions directly, please number your answers to correspond to the questions. You may opt to write in a gen eral “letter of recommendation” format.
1. If you know the student in an academic setting, please comment on the student’s motivation and quality of work.
Discuss the student’s willingness to take risks, initiate discussion, and grapple with difficult concepts or issues.
Evaluate his or her overall intellectual potential.
2. Does this individual take leadership roles in school or the community? Does he or she show initiative in organizing groups or events, or act as mentor or role model to peers or others? Has the student been involved in volunteer work or in a job situation with significant responsibility?
3. Does this individual interact well with peers, teachers, family, and others? Does he or she show compassion for others in adverse circumstances? Does he or she exhibit a sense of equity and inclusion?
4. Describe any special talents, skills, or interests that distinguish the candidate from his or her peers.
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Vietnam Era Veteran. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 3210 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.

NCORE 2015/ISCORE 2016
N
ATIONAL
C
ONFERENCE ON
R
ACE AND
E
THNICITY
&
I OWA S TATE U NIVERSITY C ONFERENCE ON R ACE AND E THNICITY
Please give a copy of these guidelines to each individual writing your recommendations.
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION GUIDELINES
The National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE) in
American Higher Education is the leading and most comprehensive national forum on issues of race and ethnicity in higher education. It assists higher education institutions in creating inclusive environments, programs, and curriculum; improving campus racial and ethnic relations; and expanding opportunities for educational access and success by culturally diverse, traditionally under-represented populations. It also provides policy, plans, programs, curriculum/pedagogy, research/assessment, training, and theoretical perspectives from around the country, highlighting exemplary working models and approaches capable of being adapted in other institutional settings.
Your candor in assessing this candidate's character, personality, potential, and intellectual ability will be invaluable to the selection committee in identifying candidates for this team. We encourage you to utilize the following classifications in the content of your letter:

Recommended with reservations

Recommended

Strongly recommended

Enthusiastically recommended
Please include the following information in your letter of recommendation:
 Name of Applicant

Recommender's Name

Recommender's Signature
The Iowa State Conference on Race and Ethnicity (ISCORE) is a comprehensive forum on issues of race and ethnicity at Iowa
State University and beyond. The local conference is designed to model NCORE.
The NCORE/ ISCORE project began in 1999 with the goal of promoting ethnic diversity and understanding within the Iowa
State University community. The initiative offers a team of Iowa
State students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to attend the
NCORE. Commitment to the initiative entails the understanding that each participant will return to the university as an ambassador for racial and ethnic understanding. In the spring students (ambassadors), under the guidance of faculty and staff, will share their experience and research with the university community by presenting at ISCORE.
Selection for the NCORE/ISCORE team is based on character, academic achievement, leadership interest and experience, and ability to fully participate in the NCORE/ISCORE experience, which includes:

Attending NCORE/ISCORE planning meetings in March and April.

Attending the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity
(NCORE) in American Higher Education and fully participating by o Attending a minimum of 20 session hours. o Attending evening meetings. o Writing journal entries.

Enrolling in UST 321 in the fall semester after NCORE.

Attending monthly team ISCORE preparation meetings during spring semester.

Presenting at ISCORE in the spring semester (March).
 Recommender's Phone number
 Title/Relation to Applicant
Following are some questions/directions to assist you in shaping your recommendation. Please list the applicant’s name on each page of your recommendation. If you choose to answer any of the questions directly, please number your answers to correspond to the questions. You may opt to write in a general “letter of recommendation” format.
1. If you know the student in an academic setting, please comment on the student’s motivation and quality of work.
Discuss the student’s willingness to take risks, initiate discussion, and grapple with difficult concepts or issues.
Evaluate his or her overall intellectual potential.
2. Does this individual take leadership roles in school or the community? Does he or she show initiative in organizing groups or events, or act as mentor or role model to peers or others? Has the student been involved in volunteer work or in a job situation with significant responsibility?
3. Does this individual interact well with peers, teachers, family, and others? Does he or she show compassion for others in adverse circumstances? Does he or she exhibit a sense of equity and inclusion?
4. Describe any special talents, skills, or interests that distinguish the candidate from his or her peers.
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Vietnam Era Veteran. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 3210 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.