UROP Project
***To Engage or Not Engage that is the Question: Understanding Non-Engagement of First Semester Transfer Students
Education, program evaluation,

Research Mentor: Brandon Saridjo, he/him
Department, College, Affiliation: Transfer Student Services, Undergraduate Studies
Contact Email: bsaridjo@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Transfer Student Services, Undergraduate Studies
Contact Email: bsaridjo@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 10, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link:
Not participating in the roundtable
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 10, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link:
Not participating in the roundtable
Project Description
This study will look at transfer students who opted out of a first semester seminar course designed to support them in their transition to FSU. The goal of this study is to modify marketing tactics, curriculum, and overall program delivery to appeal to more transfer students.Research Tasks: Literature Review
Conducting interviews
Data Analysis
Research Design
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Strong writing skills (required)
Transfer student experience (recommended)
Ability to work independently (required)
Ability to work on a multidiciplinary team (required)
Ability to use Teams and other microsoft office products