Rubric for Trainee Selection
| Scoring | Academic Preparation Primary coursework supports intended research (FEWS or data analytics), secondary coursework prepares them for "the other side" (data analytics or FEWS) | Research Potential | Diversity Contribution | Commitment to Professional Development | Fit in Program, Research, & Community | Total Max pt. 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High (4-5) | Earned A- or better in primary coursework AND B or better in secondary coursework; received academic honors/recognitions. Will easily be able to complete certificate coursework. | Clear commitment to and enthusiasm for research AND understand what the process entails. | Has been an active advocate for diversity, inclusion and equality. Demonstrates a deep knowledge & interest of others perspective. | Evidence of efforts at self-development, articulates long range goals beyond the PhD, and shows evidence of leadership | Research interest align with one or more of FEWS, Personally interested in FEW nexus; expressed knowledge and interest in participating in Learning Community & collaboration | |
| Medium (2-3) | Earned B or better in primary and secondary coursework; concerning grades have a reasonable explanation. Will be able to complete certificate coursework. | Clear commitment to and enthusiasm for research OR understands what the process entails. | Has shown some advocacy activities for diversity, inclusion and equality. Demonstrates some knowledge or interest in others perspective. | Evidence of two of the three qualities: (self-development, long range goals, leadership) | Research interest align with only one of FEWS or shows some awareness of FEW nexus; and expressed limited knowledge or interest in the Learning Community or collaboration | |
| Low (0-1) | Lower than B in primary and secondary coursework, lower grades do not have a reasonable explanation. May struggle to complete certificate coursework. | Not clear if they know what a PhD entails; seems lukewarm about research. | Contributions to diversity are unclear from the application. Has limited knowledge or interest in others perspective. | Evidence of no more than one of the three qualities (self-development, long range goals, leadership) | Research interest tangentially related to FEWS; shows no interest in collaboration or being part of a Learning Community |