1. Mathematics & Science Teacher Recruitment Initiative Mildred Murray-Ward Dean, College of Education Tara Ribeiro Administrative Director, TRRP & MSTI

2. Mathematics and Science Teacher Recruitment Initiative Stanislaus Proposal Co-AuthorsParticipating 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

3. Through the Math and Science Teacher Recruitment Initiative CSU Stanislaus will increase the number of: Students enrolling in undergraduate Math and Science programsStudents enrolling in undergraduate Math and Science programs Students enrolling in Mathematics and Science Credential ProgramsStudents enrolling in Mathematics and Science Credential Programs Credential Graduates by 100% by the year 2010Credential Graduates by 100% by the year 2010 Through the Math and Science Teacher Recruitment Initiative CSU Stanislaus will increase the number of: Students enrolling in undergraduate Math and Science programsStudents enrolling in undergraduate Math and Science programs Students enrolling in Mathematics and Science Credential ProgramsStudents enrolling in Mathematics and Science Credential Programs Credential Graduates by 100% by the year 2010Credential Graduates by 100% by the year 2010

4. 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 programswww.fafsa.ed.gov 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

5. 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

6. Outreach/Recruitment StrategiesPartnership Development Target Liberal Studies studentsEstablish 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 teachers with a strong math and/or science emphasis to Teacher Education Establish partnerships with service are Programsschools to offer mathematics and science teaching internships Establish links with campus-based clubs and organizations to promoteExplore on and off-campus partnerships/ Math and science teacher preparation collaboratives for the purpose of recruiting and Programssupporting math and science teacher candidates Recruit undeclared majors/ students to math and science teacher preparation programs Establish links with high school Future Teacher Programs Sponsor a Math and Science Teachers of Tomorrow Conference for High School and community College students Target mathematics and science majors to teacher education programs

7. Financial Aid Support Advertising Increase access to financial aidDevelop of a comprehensive Mathematics opportunities through informationand Science Teacher Education Public Service sessions, FAFSA-on-the-Weband advertising campaign workshops and website support Develop of a website for prospective Increase scholarship opportunitiesstudents focusing on education and careers in for math and science teacher candidatesteaching mathematics and science, test preparation support and advising

8. 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

9. 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)

10. 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

11. 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

12. Mathematics and Science Teachers 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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.

19. 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

20. 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

21. CSU Stanislaus Mathematics and Science Teacher Recruitment Initiative Contact Information: Juan FloresProject Liaison, Education (209) 667-3292JFlores@csustan.eduJFlores@csustan.edu Susan MokhatariProject Liaison, Science (209) 664-6728Susan@science.csustan.eduSusan@science.csustan.edu Mildred Murray-WardDean, College of Education (209) 667-3652MMurray-Ward@csustan.edu Tara RibeiroAdministrative Director, TRRP & MSTI (209) 667-3589TRibeiro@csustan.eduTRibeiro@csustan.edu Viji SundarProject Liaison, Mathematics (209) 667-3595VSundar@csustan.edu