Mathematics & Science Teacher Recruitment Initiative

Mildred Murray-WardDean, College of Education

Tara RibeiroAdministrative Director, TRRP & MSTI

Mathematics and Science Teacher Recruitment Initiative Stanislaus Proposal Co-Authors Participating Stanislaus Faculty - Juan Flores, Education - Susan Mokhatari, Physics - Tara Ribeiro, Teacher Recruitment & Retention - Wayne Pierce, Biology - Viji Sundar, Mathematics - Michael Stevens, Biology

- Ramon Vega de Jesus, Education

Through the Math and Through the Math and Science Teacher Science Teacher Recruitment Initiative Recruitment Initiative CSU Stanislaus will CSU Stanislaus will increase the number of:increase the number of:

•Students enrolling in Students enrolling in undergraduate Math and undergraduate Math and Science programsScience programs

•Students enrolling in Students enrolling in Mathematics and Science Mathematics and Science Credential ProgramsCredential Programs

•Credential Graduates by Credential Graduates by 100% by the year 2010100% by the year 2010

Through the Math and Through the Math and Science Teacher Science Teacher Recruitment Initiative Recruitment Initiative CSU Stanislaus will CSU Stanislaus will increase the number of:increase the number of:

•Students enrolling in Students enrolling in undergraduate Math and undergraduate Math and Science programsScience programs

•Students enrolling in Students enrolling in Mathematics and Science Mathematics and Science Credential ProgramsCredential Programs

•Credential Graduates by Credential Graduates by 100% by the year 2010100% by the year 2010

Math and Science Teacher Recruitment

Initiative (MSTI)

Teacher Recruitment Retention Project

(TRRP)

Examination Preparation support for the Mandated California Multiple and Single Subject Subject Credentialing Assessments:•California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET)•California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)•Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA)•Bilingual Language Assessment Examination

College of Education

Teacher Recruitment & Retention Office

Resource center and point of contact for information dissemination on Multiple and Single Subject Credential Programs, support services and financial aid opportunities for teacher candidates

Recruitment events and outreach activities to promote Multiple Subject CSU Stanislaus teacher preparation programs programs and careers in teaching

Workshops/ information sessions on financial aid opportunities for teachers and teacher candidates

Comprehensive Website for Teacher Candidates and Prospective Students• MSCP and SSCP Program Information• Contact information• Examination registration/preparation information and web-links• Available support services information• Links to financial aid application website (www.fafsa.ed.gov) and programs• Important dates, deadlines, etc.

Career Services Support for Teacher Candidates:

•managing a credential file•resume writing •interviewing techniques•job search portfolios•cover letters•job search strategies

Recruitment events and outreach activities to promote CSU Stanislaus math and science teacher preparation programs programs and careers in teaching

Partnership Development to enhance teacher recruitment and support efforts

Advertising and Public Service Campaign

Approaches to increase the number of students in Mathematics and Science Teacher Preparation Programs:

• Outreach & Recruitment Strategies• Partnership Development• Financial Aid Support• Advertising & Website Development

Outreach/Recruitment Strategies Partnership Development Target Liberal Studies students Establish links with community colleges for Foundational Level Credential for information exchange and outreach efforts

geared towards enhancing the pipeline of Recruit students in majors math and science teacherswith a strong math and/or science emphasis to Teacher Education Establish partnerships with service arePrograms schools to offer mathematics and science

teaching internships Establish links with campus-based clubs and organizations to promote Explore on and off-campus partnerships/Math and science teacher preparation collaboratives for the purpose of recruiting and Programs supporting math and science teacher candidates

Recruit undeclared majors/students to math and science teacherpreparation programs

Establish links with high schoolFuture Teacher Programs

Sponsor a Math and Science Teachersof Tomorrow Conference for High Schooland community College students

Target mathematics and sciencemajors to teacher education programs

Financial Aid Support Advertising

Increase access to financial aid Develop of a comprehensive Mathematics opportunities through information and Science Teacher Education Public

Service sessions, FAFSA-on-the-Web and advertising campaign workshops and website support

Develop of a website for prospectiveIncrease scholarship opportunities students focusing on education and careers infor math and science teacher candidates teaching mathematics and science, test preparation support and advising

Recruit Students in Majors with a Strong Mathematics and/or Science Emphasis

• Identify students majoring in Accounting, Business, Agricultural Studies, Economics, Social Sciences and Physical Education

• Direct outreach services towards mathematics and science teaching careers

• Organize recruitment activities

Establish Links with Campus-based Clubs and

Organizations to Promote Mathematics and Science Teaching

• Outreach to campus-based student clubs, fraternities and sororities: – Student California Teacher Association (SCTA)

– Mathematics Club

– Science Club

• Outreach to diverse groups:– Movimiento Estudantil Chicano de Aztlan (MEChA)

– California Mini-corps

– Bilingual Education Student Organization (BESO)

– Local student chapter of the California Association of Bilingual Education (CABE/BECCA)

– League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)

Recruit Undeclared Majors to Mathematics and Science Teacher Preparation

Programs

Target undeclared majors by providing:

• Outreach activities that highlight math and science teaching

• Advising by Single Subject Credential Program Coordinators and mathematics and science faculty

• Information on financial aid incentives and examination preparation support

Establish Links with High School Clubs and Organizations

• Provide outreach services to Future Teacher Clubs and Hispanic Youth Leadership Council Chapters

• Employ University students as Teacher Education Ambassadors to attend high school club meetings and make presentations on teacher education programs

• Establish a database of prospective students to send information on Mathematics and science teaching careers and initiatives

• Teacher Recruitment & Retention Office to serve as a point of

contact for prospective students

Mathematics and ScienceTeachers of Tomorrow Conference

Co-sponsored with Student Recruitment & Outreach

Recruitment event targeting high school and community college students

• Acquaint students with the:– University – Education Faculty – Careers in teaching math and science – Financial aid incentives– Examination Preparation Opportunities– Available support services

• Establish database of prospective students to send information on mathematics and science teaching careers and initiatives

Recruit Mathematics and Science Majors to Teacher Education Programs

• Identify mathematics and science majors who haven’t considered teaching as a career option

• Target students with a “B” or better in course work

• Coordinate provision of information on teacher education programs, careers in teaching, financial aid incentives and CSET examination preparation support opportunities

Partnership Development

• Community College collaborative for information exchange and outreach efforts for enhancing the pipeline of math and science teachers

• Service Area Schools to offer mathematics and science teaching internships

• Campus Outreach Services to train recruiters to present math and science teacher education/career options:

• Campus Career Services to provide:– career advising to teacher candidates– career faire collaboration (to support teacher recruitment event)

• Other collaboratives that support mathematics and science teacher recruitment efforts

Financial Aid Support to Mathematics and Science Teacher Candidates

• Promote financial aid opportunities through:

-General information sessions/workshops

-FAFSA-on-the-Web Workshops-Website advertising-Informational brochures in the Teacher Recruitment & Retention

Office

• Increase scholarship opportunities:

-Collaborate with campus scholarship office to increase access to teacher education scholarships

-Explore outside scholarship opportunities

Ex: Noche de Beccas, a community-based Hispanic scholarship organization will support the MSTI Project by awarding Future

Teacher Scholarships to Math and Science Teacher Candidates

Advertising

Professional Publications:

• Develop a comprehensive Teacher Education Advertising Campaign focusing on careers in Mathematics and science teaching

• Collaborate with University communications and outreach experts to develop professional publications and informational resources that highlight math and science teacher education programs and careers in teaching

• Work with outreach staff to distribute brochures at recruitment events and site visits to service area high schools and community colleges

Advertising

Public Service Advertising Campaign:

• Develop PSA’s with local radio stations/cable channels to promote math and science programs/careers in teaching and contact information

• Create announcements for regional newspapers to run articles promoting math and science programs/careers in teaching, financial aid incentives, support services and contact information

• Highlight the achievements of CSU Stanislaus mathematics and science teacher candidates who have succeeded despite significant hardships to appeal to prospective students

Advertising

Website Advertising:

• Develop a website for prospective students

• Website will feature:

– Interactive page that enables prospective students to correspond with faculty advisors and project staff

– Contact information– CSET testing and examination preparation information– A link to the FAFSA website (www.fafsa.ed.gov) to support

students in submitting the application on-line– A link to the APLE loan forgiveness and other financial aid

programs– Important dates, deadlines, etc.

Enrollment Services Support

Work with Enrollment Management (EM) to:

• Utilize CSU Stanislaus EM Technology to identify students interested in mathematics and science programs

• Tailor webpage to provide specific information on programs in mathematics and science

• Assist prospective students to create a personal VIP webpage where MSTI can answer specific questions

• Develop prospective student database for future communications

Approaches to increase the number of students in Mathematics and Science Teacher Preparation Programs:

• Outreach & Recruitment Strategies• Partnership Development• Financial Aid Support• Advertising & Website Development

CSU Stanislaus Mathematics and Science Teacher Recruitment Initiative Contact Information:

Juan Flores Project Liaison, Education(209) 667-3292 JFlores@csustan.edu

Susan Mokhatari Project Liaison, Science(209) 664-6728 Susan@science.csustan.edu

Mildred Murray-Ward Dean, College of Education(209) 667-3652 MMurray-Ward@csustan.edu

Tara Ribeiro Administrative Director, TRRP & MSTI

(209) 667-3589 TRibeiro@csustan.edu

Viji Sundar Project Liaison, Mathematics(209) 667-3595 VSundar@csustan.edu