University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

The Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS) at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will create and support a new museum-based undergraduate internship and graduate fellowship program in partnership with American Latino museums. Project activities will include the creation of a new transdisciplinary museum studies course, expansion of outreach for students to enroll in internships and fellowships, and the development of a family engagement plan to involve students' families in the internship application process. Project funds will support the recruitment and support staff for the formation of a Student Advisory Board and a Family Advisory Board. The implementation of the museum-based coursework will result in the creation of a new museum-focused academic course, and a handbook for students participating in internships at American Latino museums.