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Action Items for Scholars
Action Items for Scholars
OVV Requirements
OVV Requirements
All OVV requirements must be completed by June 10, 2022.
Check your email for instructions.
Background Check & Compass Trainings
Background Check & Compass Trainings
Compass training is assigned after the background check is complete. (Please check your email for messages from Advanced Reporting)
Compass training must be completed to be in the program. Compass trainings take 7-8 hours to complete. You can save your work as you go. Do a few at a time.
Lab Safety training was recently added from BioRAFT. Please look for the email about “a new Knight Scholars training”
You must email OVV to tell them when you have finished BioRAFT.
COVID: Proof of Immunization Required
COVID: Proof of Immunization Required
All scholars must have completed vaccinations to participate.
OHSU OVV (upload your card to Environmental Health & Safety)
Portland State University
OHSU Oregon National Primate Research Center
Your local hospital or clinic where you’ll be shadowing
Proof of vaccination must include
your full name & date of birth
the type of vaccination provided
the date that each dose was administered
Acceptable proofs of “full vaccination” include:
CDC-issued vaccination card
Printed photo of a CDC-issued vaccination card.
Digital photo of a CDC-issued vaccination card stored on a phone or electronic device.
A digital vaccination record from your medical provider or pharmacy website or app.
Forms to Complete
Forms to Complete
The following paperwork is needed to onboard scholars.
Orientation Meal e-gift card (link expired). Didn't get your e-gift card? Let Amanda know braley@ohsu.edu.
The UPDATES Survey link is here. The information requested includes the address where you want us to send your stipend check.
Additional forms include:
Attendance and Expectations
Attendance and Expectations
This is a 10-week program from June 10 and August 26.
Attendance is required at all KSP scheduled activities.
Total number of excused absences permitted: 3
No activities are scheduled for Monday, July 4
Unexcused absences and excused absences beyond 3-days result in a deduction of the final stipend payment at the rate of $108/day.
Allowances will be made for extended illnesses. COVID responses will be set by our host institutions (OHSU, PSU) and CDC and State guidelines.
Prompt communication via email or by phone between the student and Knight Scholars Program staff regarding illnesses and unforeseen circumstances is expected.
Dress Code in Science and Medicine
Dress Code in Science and Medicine
Arrive at clinical and laboratory rotations dressed in clean clothes that cover your legs, arms, and feet.
Long Pants
Closed-toed shoes - Clean tennis-shoes, loafers, oxfords, flats that cover your skin, closed-toed shoes with small heels are ok. Key is that your toes are covered - this is for safety when you enter laboratory areas. Sandals are not permitted during clinical and laboratory rotations.
Tops that cover your arms and torso - Belly, back, and sides must be covered, such as by a KSP t-shirt (t-shirt is recommended but not required). We will send out a fresh, black KSP t-shirt. Update your shirt size on the survey coming after this meeting. Please bring a light sweater, light jacket, or overshirt to your placements (clinics and labs can be cold).
Long hair should be pulled into a pony-tail, braided, or in a bun. No hats please.
Know your host’s masking requirements and be prepared to wear masks covering your nose and mouth.
Avoid loose and flowing clothing. Particularly important in laboratory environments where clothing may get caught.
Dorm Life at PSU
Dorm Life at PSU
Proof of COVID vaccine due at Check-In
Scholars will be paired with a roommate
Portland Streetcar is free with PSU or OHSU badge
The Summer Housing Handbook describes rules and resources for staying in the dorms.
For example: Bed linens are provided. Describes how/where to do laundry. Parking is limited on campus. How to get a parking permit if needed (order in advance).
Smoking (including vaping or e-cigarettes) is prohibited on campus and inside campus buildings (both at PSU and at OHSU). No incense or candles are allowed in the dorms.
Meals
Meals
Meal Plan Included for 14 meals per week.
Immersion: on weekdays, KSP will provide the 3rd meal during the two-week stay at PSU
Intensive: weekday options include snacks in our KSP huddle room, b.y.o. brown-bag lunches, or other options on the South Waterfront.
If guests have any special dietary requirements, they should inform Summer Housing and Conferences at least 14 days in advance of check-in so the request may be submitted to dining services.
If guests have questions about food ingredients or preparation, they should speak with a dining services staff member.
Weekdays
Breakfast (7:00 am. to 9:00 am)
Lunch (11:00 am to 1:00 pm)
Dinner (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm)
Weekends (and holidays):
Brunch (11:00 am to 1:00 pm)
Dinner (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm)
Stipend Disbursement Schedule
Stipend Disbursement Schedule
All participants in the Knight Scholars Program receive a stipend of $5,400*. Participants will receive this is three disbursements:
End of Week 1: $1,450
End of Week 4: $1,450
End of Week 10: $2,500*
*The final disbursement will be dependent on full participation, attendance, and completion of all required assignments by the due date. To receive the stipend, student must be a U.S. citizen, permanent U.S. resident or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) eligible. A DACA applicant must have an employment authorization card via USCIS.
Coming Later
Coming Later
Program Evaluation
Program Evaluation
The Knight Scholars Program is evaluated using:
Pre-surveys (survey link is sent by email a week before the training program begins. Please complete prior to arrival.
Focus group (last day of the training program; group discussion with external evaluator)
Post-surveys (survey link is sent on the last day of the training program begins).
In addition, we will be using photovoice and reflections to understand what is working for scholars.
Tailoring your Training Plan
Tailoring your Training Plan
You have the opportunity for your training plan to be tailored to your interests and goals. We will do this together over the course of the program
Scholar Handbooks
Scholar Handbooks
The Knight Scholars Program Handbook describes details around participation and expectations.
Knight Scholars Immersion Handbook (link coming soon)
Knight Scholars Intensive Handbook (link coming soon)
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