UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1208

Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Shannon LaPoint
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns: she/her
When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific?: Dr.
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): sl24bg@fsu.edu
Position Title: Faculty
FSU College (if applicable): Education, Health, and Human Sciences
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: School of Teacher Education
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Campus Connections: Supporting Autistic College Students’ Wellbeing
Project Keywords: Disability, autism, college students, intervention, wellbeing
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: Yes
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Open to all majors.

Project Location:: On FSU Main Campus
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Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s):: Partially Remote
Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work?: 5-10
Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work?: Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Overall Research Project Description:
My research team is collaborating with autistic college students, parents, and community college faculty and staff to develop two interactive virtual toolkits. These toolkits are designed to educate instructors and counseling center staff members on best practices to support the overall wellbeing of autistic college students. 

For this year, our primary focus is on finalizing the design and content of the toolkits, and conducting an 'open trial' with instructors. This means that they will have the opportunity to  complete the toolkit and report on whether 1) it is realistic to use (feasibility), 2) they like it (acceptability), 3) it is easy to use (usability), and 4) it works (preliminary efficacy). We anticipate that the toolkits will increase faculty and staff autism knowledge and comfortability supporting autistic college students.

Research Tasks:
recruitment, document management, data collection, data analysis, website design

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
Strong attention to detail 
Proficiency in graphic design 
Ability to meet deadlines 
Ability to proofread and edit content


Mentoring Philosophy:
As a mentor, I create a welcoming and supportive environment where all lab members are encouraged to learn from and respect each other. During 1:1 meetings, I prioritize learning about the strengths, challenges, interests, and goals of my mentees, and provide research opportunities to build upon such strengths. Additionally, as mentees engage in various research tasks, I take intentional steps to ensure they feel comfortable reaching out for additional guidance and support. 

Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable):: https://annescollege.fsu.edu/faculty-staff/dr-shannon-lapoint
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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable?: No
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UROP Program Elements
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Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication: Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation: Yes
Materials Grant: Yes
UROP Poster Presentation: Yes

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Year: 2025
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