A Special Presentation University Louisiana System Board ...
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ACCESS
MINORITY LEADERS PROGRAM
CMAST TEACHER’S ACADEMY
LA REGIONAL COLLABORATIVE for EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE TEACHING
THE HIGH ABILITY PROGRAM
SUCCESS
COR – Career Opportunities in Research Education and Training
CMAST – Reform of Introductory Mathematics
MINORITY ACCESS TO RESEARCH CAREERS
GRADUATION RATES
ACCESS
Student Enrollment
Admissions criteria were implemented in Fall 2007
First‐time freshman enrollment increased 4.84% between Fall 2005 and Fall 2008
Background ‐ This program began in 2007 at GSU and is part of the Air Force Minority Leaders Program. MLP is congressionally sponsored and promotes research in materials, manufacturing, and sensors. It involves over 20 universities.
Purpose ‐ Introduce sensors technology and robotics into middle and high schools. Stimulate interest in technology.
Population ‐ High school and middle school teachers and students. Parishes represented: Bienville, Ouachita and Lincoln.
MINORITY LEADERS PROGRAMMLP Sensors High School Program
MLP Sensors High School ProgramSignificant Achievements
Purchased sensors kits & robotics kits for schools.
Each year computer science faculty & STEM majors visit science classes and work with high school students as they conduct experiments.
High school and middle school teachers work with STEM faculty during academic year on a project.
Sensors Summer Workshop held for high school students. 80% of participating high school students who have graduated are attending college.
CMAST Teacher’s Academy
Background ‐ Began in 2006. Funded by grant received from National Science Foundation’s HBCU‐UP program.
Purpose ‐ This project seeks to enhance the teaching of experimental science in middle and high schools.
CMAST Teacher’s AcademySignificant Achievements
Teachers receive laboratory kits to take back to their schools.
25 teachers have participated & received CEU’s.
Teacher at Minden High School was successful in getting a proposal funded to purchase Vernier software/equipment for the chemistry laboratory.
Louisiana Regional Collaborative for Excellence in Science Teaching
Background ‐ Funded by Shell Oil Company. North Louisiana Regional Collaborative began in 2006.
Purpose ‐ Provide STEM teachers with education enhancements and support systems that will improve student performance in science.
Population Served ‐ K‐12 Science and mathematics teachers. Parishes represented: Webster, Bienville, Ouachita, and Lincoln.
Louisiana Regional Collaborative for Excellence in Science Teaching
Significant Achievements
Summer 2008 ‐ Polymers, Plastics, and Recycling Workshop held for 18 elementary, middle & high school teachers. Participants received lesson plans and experiments for implementation at their schools.
Summer 2009 ‐ (teamed with CMAST) Environmental Science/Green Chemistry Workshop for 9 high school teachers.
High Ability Program
Background ‐ The program is a summer academic enrichment program for pre‐college students.
Purpose ‐ The program provides an opportunity for high school students to experience aspects of college life and to earn college credit for English and Calculus.
Population Served ‐ high school juniors (rising seniors) who have outstanding academic records.
High Ability ProgramSignificant Achievements
High Ability ProgramEntered HA Program Entered University % EnrollingYear # Term # %2004 46 Fall 2005 21 45.7%2005 69 Fall 2006 29 42.0%2006 53 Fall 2007 27 50.9%2007 78 Fall 2008 35 44.9%2008 50 Fall 2009 16* N/A2009 46 Fall 2010 N/A N/ATotal 342 112 48.7%
*Number of students preregistered for Fall 2009 as of 06/15/2009. We are continuing to register students for Fall 2009. The total numbers and overall percent do not include 2008 and 2009.
COR
NIMH FUNDED – PROGRAM BEGAN IN 1983
Increase the number of graduate degrees that are awarded in mental health related fields.
Each year supports 10 students (5 juniors and 5 seniors). Provides a scholarship and a monthly stipend. Students are required to take special courses, and participate in a summer internship (external).
116 students have completed the program.
Pharm D's, 2%
PhD's 9%
MD's, 10%
Enrolled in graduate -
professional programs 38%
Masters Degrees,
41%
PLACEMENT OF COR GRADUATES
Placement of COR Graduates
Center for Mathematical Achievement in Science and Technology (CMAST)
Project – Reform of Introductory Mathematics Courses
Purpose – To improve the performance of students in selected introductory mathematics courses. To increase the percent of students with acceptable grades in Precalculus I & II and Calculus I & II.
Population Served – All students enrolled in Precalculus I & II and Calculus I & II.
Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC)
Background ‐ NIH Funded. Program began in 1998.
Purpose ‐ To increase the number of graduate degrees earned in biological sciences, chemistry, physics, and mathematics.
Population Served ‐ Each year support 12 students (junior & seniors). Full Scholarship, Monthly Stipend $913. Required to complete special courses, complete external summer internship.
SUCCESSGroup Graduation Rates
GroupsGraduation Rates
4‐Year 6‐Year 8‐Year
National (559) 29 54 58
SREB (201) 28 52 56
GSU 20 39 42
PEERS (17) 18 39 42
LA Statewide (13) 14 38 43
HBCU (40) 15 35 41
UL System (8) 14 35 40
LA Regional (9) 9 29 34Note: Rates in this table reflect bachelor’s or equivalent degree‐seeking, Title IV institutions, public 4‐year institutions, & full‐time first‐time graduating from same institution.Source: U.S. Dept. of Ed, NCES‐IPEDS