Academic Year Programming
This page houses the information you need to be successful during the academic year as an EXITO DREAM Trainee. If you have questions after reading the material below, email exito@pdx.edu.
Fall 2023, Winter 2024, & Spring 2024
General Program Requirements
Communication
Reply to emails, invitations, and event announcements (e.g., RSVP) from EXITO staff within two business days
Seek help by notifying EXITO faculty/staff promptly when any challenges arise which may compromise EXITO commitments
Complete all documentation requests by EXITO faculty/staff
You have the intention to be enrolled full-time (minimum 12 credits) at PSU
If you anticipate changes to your enrollment that will result in less than full-time enrollment, including withdrawing from classes, please let EXITO DREAM know immediately by emailing exito@pdx.edu.
Have a declared biomedical major. See our biomedical majors list here.
If you are considering a major change please let EXITO DREAM know immediately by emailing exito@pdx.edu.
You must abide by the requirements of the Scholar Agreement and all other EXITO DREAM and CIMR policies and procedures.
Program Elements & Requirements
Program elements are the supports and benefits offered by the program. These elements are important to your research pathway. Some program elements have program requirements.
Fall 2023, Winter 2024, & Spring 2024
RLC Hours
Research experience in a Research Learning Community at PSU/OHSU.
Requirement: Trainees are required to complete 100 hours in their RLC each term.
See more information on the RLC page (coming soon)
Monthly Program Meetings & Enrichment
We may have monthly program meetings and other enrichment activities, which are a chance to meet with faculty and staff. The programming is designed to train, coach, and provide time together as a program.
Requirement: Attend or make up sessions.
More information coming soon.
Advising
Our Advisor, Carlos Quatela, can offer academic, program, personal, and career advising.
Requirement: Meet with the CIMR Advisor once a term.
Career Mentoring
Career Mentors are available to discuss a wide range of topics (career advising, academic skills, advising on graduate programs, and more!). Career mentors can help you pursue your training goals.
Requirements: Meet with your Career Mentor once per term.
Paperwork
Paperwork is important to the administration of the program and our ability to offer this opportunity in future years.
Requirement: Completing and submitting monthly timekeeping paperwork and quarterly progress reports. Complete all other required paperwork as directed by program staff. More info coming soon!