Mentoring Impact and Outcomes

URC-HASS Program Impact

Most universities have one undergraduate research center that serves students in all disciplines. UCLA is unique in having a center dedicated solely to undergraduate research in the humanities, arts, social sciences, and behavioral sciences.

URC-HASS offers a range of opportunities for undergraduates, including research scholarship programs for entry-level and advanced researchers, research courses, faculty and student workshops, individual mentoring, and presentation and publication opportunities. Analysis of URC-HASS multi-quarter research scholarship programs shows they develop transferable academic skills, foster personal development, cultivate community and a sense of belonging on campus, and prepare students for graduate school and careers in many fields.

Read our report on the impact of URC-HASS’s programming.

Outcomes of Undergraduate Research

URC-HASS has published four peer-reviewed articles on the outcomes of undergraduate research in the humanities, arts, and social sciences:

Undergraduate Research in the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences: Alumni Personal Development and Professional Outcomes
Perspectives on Undergraduate Research and Mentoring

Undergraduate Research in Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences: Helping Students Navigate Uncertainty and Build Community through a Structured Cohort-Based Program
Scholarship and Practice of Undergraduate Research

Academic Growth and Professional Development through Undergraduate Humanities Research
MLA Profession

Academic and Professional Preparedness: Outcomes of Undergraduate Research in the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Scholarship and Practice of Undergraduate Research