The Peter J. Tobin College of Business-McNair Scholar

Tobin College of Business Senior, Nygel Roach, has successfully completed the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program.The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program was established by the U.S. Department of Education in 1989 to encourage and prepare interested and eligible undergraduates for doctoral studies through their involvement in research and scholarly activities. The ultimate goals of the Program are to both ensure that undergraduate participants graduate with the necessary skills and knowledge for admission into graduate programs and to diversify college and university faculties.

In order to qualify, a student must maintain a semester and cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, take the GRE and apply to at least six graduate programs of their choice. Students must also participate in various cultural and social events. This did not pose a threat to Mr. Roach who plays basketball for St. John's and who was able to meet the academic requirements.

As a Business and Finance major, Nygel Roach has an interest in the labor and human aspect of business, and, therefore, chose to research the North American Free Trade Association's (NAFTA) implications on the Central American Free Trade Association (CAFTA).

Consisting of between 20 and 30 students, this year's scholars were a diverse class and Mr. Roach hopes to someday close the gap on the under-respresented cultures within the faculty of many Universities. After graduation this Summer, Nygel Roach hopes to continue to attend The Peter J. Tobin College of Business in order to obtain his MBA.

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