Stem student center concept final
- 1. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics STEM Student Center: Developing Talent, Promoting Excellence Portland State University
- 2. 5000 declared STEM majors at PSU must figure out a way to succeed in the face of these challenges: • Lack of assessment • Inadequate advising • High risk courses • Lack of academic support • Lack of interdepartmental communication • Lack of formal mentoring system
- 3. How can a STEM Student Center address these challenges?
- 4. Reduce obstacles to STEM Student Success Increase retention and graduation rates
- 5. Embraces a Culture that values Development of TALENT, Promotion of EXCELLENCE Prioritizes STEM Student Success Implements Comprehensive and Integrated STEM Resources, Services, and Experiences Employs High Impact Practices
- 6. Diversity Student Success Innovation Excellence
- 7. A comprehensive and integrated set of best practices to accelerate the retention and graduation of STEM students
- 8. Academically Financially Culturally Socially Professionally •Assessment •Scholarships •Unique needs of •Networking events •Career exploration •Advising •Merit and Need- underrepresented •Students •Speaker series •Tutoring based groups • Business/industry •Networking •Supplemental •Grants •Positive role •Academia •Career development •Research models instruction •Grad school prep •Peer study groups Opportunities •Professional •Fundraising organizations •Excel workshops •Cultural events •Mentoring Data collection/improvement
- 9. Cultural Social Financial Student Academic Professional Success
- 10. • Engages faculty in practices that promote student learning, development, and retention in STEM • Rewards faculty whose work attracts student interest and motivates them to persist and succeed • Honors faculty whose research agenda addresses improved teaching and learning in STEM
- 11. It’s a place where…….
- 12. Identify Communicate with STEM majors Provide Assess opportunities academic level Provide Support STEM specialized students STEM advising Establish early intervention system
- 13. Leadership development Peer tutoring and mentoring Clubs and professional organizations Retreats, workshops, social & cultural events Business and industry networking Summer research Faculty mentorship Lab experience
- 14. Workshops • How to construct a scientific paper • How to do effective information research • How to create and present Posters • How to get the most from peer-led Study Groups • How to earn Summer Research Experiences Bridge programs • Transfer and entering students Customized STEM classes • Effective reading in STEM • STEM Study Skills • Chemistry Headstart, Headstart Calculus • Math Excel, Chemistry Workshops
- 15. Creating a “professional development map” that is monitored year to year • Application skills • Resume building, personal statements, CV, cover letters • Public speaking • Interview skills • Professional relationships • Mentorships
- 16. A place where…. Hospitable, welcoming environment is provided Societalimpacts of scientific and technological enterprise are showcased Interdisciplinary collaborations occur • Ubiquitous opportunities for writing, research, and connecting
- 17. Returnon investment demonstrated through: • Higher retention, graduation rates • Improved professional and post-bac preparation • Enhanced economic development and growth in Oregon Portland State University becomes: • School of choice for STEM students • Primary source for industry hires in Oregon