Embracing Math Standards:Our Journey and Beyond

2008

Implementation Standard Professionalism

Institutions will hire qualified mathematics faculty, and these faculty will engage in ongoing professional development and service.

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VALUES

The mathematics department values integrity, high standards, professionalism, collegiality, diversity and community. We advocate a strong and flexible framework for our students to learn mathematics integral to their program of study.

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MATH DEPARTMENT COMMITMENTS

Essential to this framework is the department’s commitment to support:

• Students in their quest to achieve the level of mathematical sophistication needed for success in their educational, career, and life goals.

• A learning environment that optimizes student learning and success in mathematics. We advocate the use of a mathematics lab, faculty participation in student advising, and accurate student placement procedures.

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MATH DEPARTMENT COMMITMENTS

• Effective pedagogy. The math department recommends the use of instructional strategies that provide for active involvement of students in the learning process, including interactive and collaborative learning, the appropriate use of technology, and innovative course delivery formats.

• Teaching to the highest academic curricular standards. Instructional materials are consistent with course competencies and prerequisites established by the Colorado Community Colleges System and the Colorado Commission on Higher Education.

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MATH DEPARTMENT COMMITMENTS

• Ongoing professional development opportunities for our faculty and staff.

• Educational assessment of our program and courses to promote continuous improvement of student learning, instruction and curriculum.

• Community outreach and collaborative efforts with other community and junior colleges, area high schools, and four-year colleges and universities.

Implementation Standard Professionalism

In Fall 2005, of full-time faculty teaching mathematics at two-year colleges

• 44% were women• 46% were above the age of 50• 82% had a master’s degree• 16% had a doctorate.

Implementation Standard Professionalism

For Fall 2007, of full-time math faculty at PPCC• 66.7% were women• 61% were above the age of 50• 94.4% had a master’s degree• 5.6% had a doctorate.• 38.5 % attended/presented at a national conference.• 100 % attended/presented at a state conference.• The average teaching load was 17.7 credit hours.

Implementation Standard Professionalism

In Fall 2005, adjunct faculty teaching mathematics at two-year colleges

• Taught 44% of all two-year college mathematics sections.

• 56% taught 6 credit hours or more.• ~ 25% taught in high school during the day.• ~14% were employed full-time in industry.

Implementation Standard Professionalism

For Fall 2007, adjunct math faculty at PPCC

• Taught 68% of all mathematics sections• To full-time math faculty ratio was 4.3 to 1.• Taught an average load of 7.4 credit hours.

Implementation Standard Professionalism

For Fall 2007, of adjunct math faculty at PPCC

• 5% have a Ph.D.• 61% have a master’s degree.• 34% have a bachelor’s degree.• 57% are women.

Implementation Standard Professionalism

For Fall 2007, of adjunct math faculty at PPCC

• 64.3% % taught 6 credit hours or more.• 45% taught 8 credit hours or more.• 8.9% % taught in high school during the day.• 19.6 % were employed full-time in the industry.• 21.4 % were retirees.

Implementation RecommendationProfessionalism

• Two-year colleges will recruit, hire, orient, and mentor a qualified and diverse mathematics faculty.

Implementation RecommendationProfessionalism

• Mathematics faculty will recognize that their professional responsibilities extend beyond the classroom.

• They will engage in professional activities within the department, the college, the mathematics education community, and outside communities to enhance mathematics curricula and instruction.

• Mathematics department chairpersons and college administrators will provide faculty with opportunities and support in their professional development efforts.

Implementation StandardProfessionalism

What are your current BEST PRACTICES for

• Hiring?• Orientation?• Mentoring?• Professional Development?• Recognition and Celebration?

Musical Flip ChartsProfessionalism

Discuss and write BEST PRACTICE experiences or ideas on flip charts for

• Hiring• Orientation• Mentoring• Professional Development• Recognition and Celebration

REFLECTIONS . . .

Workshop Goals for Participants

• To grow as professionals and embrace change and continuous improvement in their classes.

• To implement the messages of Beyond Crossroads in order to develop effective strategies for courses, departments, faculty, and colleges.

• To learn assessment strategies at the class, course, and program levels, including Scholarship of Teaching methodology.

• To create an "Implementation Plan" for a project of choice.

NEXT STEPS . . .

Top Three List

Prioritize and list three activities or ideas that you can use and apply from this presentation. In what ways will you implement the standard of Professionalism at your college?

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Embracing Math Standards:Our Journey and Beyond

2008

Mission Launch

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