URISE is committed to fostering mutual respect and full participation for all students. Our goal is to create a learning environment that is equitable, usable, inclusive, and welcoming. If any aspects of summer programming may result in barriers to your inclusion or learning, please notify us at urise@pdx.edu. 

PY 1 Spring 

• Accept URISE opportunity and attend a URISE Information Session

• Attend Monthly Program Meetings in April, May and June - Schedules are released on home page and with program checklists

• Attend RLC Matching meetings with prospective RLC Mentors and Labs of interest (see info below)

• Complete new trainee paperwork as needed - Covered in Monthly Program Meetings

The research component of your URISE experience begins with a match between you and a Research Learning Community (RLC). Your RLC is where you will work for the next two academic years, developing your research skills and experience. The RLC matching process is your first responsibility as a URISE Trainee. You will work closely with the RLC Matching Team to complete this process. URISE places all Trainees in non-clinical OHSU RLCs.

RLC Matching Team

• Dr. Cynthia Morris (URISE Co-I)

• Katy Lesowski (OHSU)

• Becky Miller (URISE program Manager)

• Dr. Shandee Dixon (RLC Coordinator) 

• Cassandra Ramires (Matching Coordinator)

About OHSU RLC Placements

• There is an onboarding process with their OHSU Visitors and Volunteers Office - this includes a background check. If you have concerns about successfully passing a background check, please notify urise@pdx.edu right away.

• URISE Trainees are expected to complete all program activities in person, as in-person engagement creates the best environment for growth and development as a researcher.

• You will need to travel to OHSU for RLC work. Make sure you know the location of your RLC before your first day in the lab.

• Current OHSU employees will have restricted entry into OHSU RLCs. Please contact Dr. Cynthia Morris if you have questions about the policy if you are an employee (morrisc@ohsu.edu).

• URISE Trainees must abide by all OHSU COVID Policies.

• 4/5 @ 3-4:30 pm: April Monthly Program Meeting. 

  • • Matching overview

    • Introduction of Research Interest Form 

• 4/12 @ 12 PM: Research Interest Form Due 

• 4/19 @ 3-4:30 PM: RLC Matching Meeting (Trainees/Katy/Cindy/Tom)

  • • Elevator Pitch Introduction/Creation

    • Meet with Cindy and Katy to discuss potential RLCs 

• 4/22-5/3: Interviews with potential RLCs 

• 5/6 @ 12 PM: Ranked choices due 

• Rolling Basis  Trainees notified of their RLC 

URISE offers paid housing for summer programming to a limited number of Trainees who meet certain criteria. If approved for on-campus housing, paid housing would cover July 8th to September 29th*. URISE paid housing is tied to your participation in URISE Summer Programming and completion of transfer milestones (if applicable). To request paid summer housing you must complete the URISE Summer Housing Request Form. 

*Tentative

URISE Summer Housing Eligibility

In order to be eligible for summer housing, URISE Trainees must demonstrate that:

1. Commuting to Portland/OHSU for Summer programming presents a hardship that would inhibit full participation in Summer Programming; AND

2. Housing circumstances are different during Summer and Fall (e.g., Trainees will be living in the PSU dorm starting Fall, will not have transportation until Fall, in the summer you are living in an area with unreliable internet connections but moving to a better service area for Fall, etc.)

This form is to request summer housing only. Trainees are responsible for arranging & paying for their own housing for the academic year through PSU’s Housing and Residence Life office https://www.pdx.edu/housing/contract.

Questions about URISE paid housing for Induction & Immersion should be sent to exitooperations@pdx.edu AND urise@pdx.edu. 

Planning for Summer and Academic Year Housing

Carlos Quatela can assist you with any housing planning you have. Please meet with Carlos if any of the items below apply to you. 

• You are unsure of your Fall 2024 housing plans or just want someone to discuss it with; or

• You want to learn more or have questions about academic year PSU housing options/process; or

• You are curious about the off-campus housing options we are aware of; or

If you are ineligible for URISE paid summer housing (see the Housing Request Form for eligibility) to get information on housing options/tips. 

URISE Summer Programming is intended to be your first commitment in the summer. All other activities, classes, part-time work, etc. should be scheduled around URISE commitments. Your active participation is key to a rewarding summer. This means:

1. Being present in-person for all scheduled programming at the PSU campus. 🏫

2. Fulfilling the 250-hour research commitment with your RLC. ⏳

If you anticipate facing challenges attending sessions or completing tasks you MUST inform your Program Lead, Becky Miller, immediately.

• Becky Miller URISE@pdx.edu 📧