Enhancing the STEM Pathway: An Integrated Multi-campus Research Program John Rand, PhD Director for STEM Education University of Hawai‘i System June 23, 2017

The STEM Center of Excellence Developing exemplary models of statewide industry, government and higher education collaboration to respond to Hawaii’s current and future workforce and job needs in high-demand STEM economic sectors. Creating clear, continuous academic pathways in STEM education from K-12 to higher education. Creating best practices in statewide workforce data collection and utilization to drive decision-making, measure outcomes, and inform policy decisions for Hawai ‘i stakeholders.

STEM Pathways Office of STEM Education K-12 Assessment Academic DXP Assessment metrics LMI STAR PAR K-12 Academic strata Critical juncture UHCC UH 4-year UH Graduate Office of STEM Education DXP: Data Exchange Partnership LMI: Learning Management Interface STAR: Guided Pathway System PAR: Predictive Analytics Reporting

Hawai‘i Sector Industry Partnerships Partnership with the Hawai‘i Chamber of Commerce University of Hawai‘i Strategic Directions: HI2 - academic pathway vs career pathway Not just “where are the jobs today” but “what will be the jobs in the future” UH Community College Workforce Website: http://uhcc.hawaii.edu/workforce

Hawai‘i Sector Industry Partnerships BUSINESS Education Community Groups Government Workforce development Economic Sector Foundations

Successful Pathway Components A. RECRUITMENT – STEM EDUCATION OUTREACH & CAREER EXPLORATION B. RETENTION – FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ATTAINMENT C. GRADUATION – DEGREES & CERTIFICATES & CREDENTIALS 1. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES – Resources, processes & strategies that encourage student success 2. INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT – Students, programs & instruction are current and aligned with industry needs 3. EXTRA-CURRICULAR EXPERIENCES Opportunities for service learning, place- based learning, apprenticeships, research experiences 4. CURRICULAR EXPERIENCES – Teaching pedagogy, classroom strategies and activities that enhance STEM learning 5. SOFT SKILLS TRAINING – Strengthen communication & analytical skills 6. CURRICULAR ALIGNMENT – Ensures all course credits count toward a degree credential 7. TECHNOLOGY – Ensure access to educational resources Successful Pathway Components Student Support Services Industry Engagement Extra-Curricular Experiences Curricular Experiences Soft Skills Training Curricular Alignment Technology Added value components that come from HAWAI‘I SECTOR STRATEGY Initiative

Successful Pathway Metrics for Success SUCCESSFUL PATHWAY COMPONENTS A. RECRUITMENT – STEM EDUCATION OUTREACH & CAREER EXPLORATION B. RETENTION – FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ATTAINMENT C. GRADUATION – DEGREES & CERTIFICATES & CREDENTIALS D. WORKFORCE – JOBS, EXPERIENCES, TRAINING & SKILL SETS 1. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES – Resources, processes & strategies that encourage student success A1. Student-success strategies are incorporated in outreach activities and events that promote completion with a purpose B1. Support strategies that lead students to achieving foundational knowledge and skills. Encourage HS students to enroll in math and foundational science C1. Student-support strategies to optimize program and course selection and credits earned toward a stackable certificate or degree D1. Strategies that provide-real-world work experiences such as apprenticeships, internships and provide job placement services 2. INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT – Students, programs & instruction are current and aligned with industry needs A2. Outreach activities that capture student interest STEM career opportunities B2. Industry participates in program development, mentors students and shares with students real-world experiences C2. Initiatives that award credit and/or credentials for high impact practices that are outside the traditional classroom experiences D2. Industry offers apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing experiences, and course support for returning students and just in time training. 3. EXTRA-CURRICULAR EXPERIENCES – provide opportunities for service, place & problem based learning & apprenticeships A3. UH programs & activities in Hawai‘i high schools that encourage pathway alignment and enrollment B3. Strategies that vertically align research experiences and activities to accelerate learning with a focus on critical junctures in the pathway C3. Initiatives that award credit and/or credentials for high impact practices that are outside the traditional classroom experiences D3. Support work-study experience, service learning and promote industry-led summer work programs 4. CURRICULAR EXPERIENCES – Teaching pedagogy, classroom strategies and activities that enhance STEM learning A4. Strategies that encourage students to enroll in STEM. High impact programs that inspire students B4. Support strategies that promote high impact teaching and learning pedagogy in foundational STEM courses C4. Development and implementation of dual-credit opportunities for HS students in STEM D4. Classroom, laboratory and technology enhancement that are aligned to and are compatible with workforce needs 5. SOFT SKILLS TRAINING – Strengthen communication & analytical skills A5. College outreach activities that describe the importance of soft skills training in college and in workforce. STEM counselor training B5. Soft skills development in STEM courses C5. High impact strategies and capstone experience that demonstrate soft skills competence D5. Workforce participation in promoting soft skills training in the pathway 6. CURRICULAR ALIGNMENT – Ensures all course credits count toward a degree credential A6. Planning that simplifies and encourages enrollment and tracking in STEM programs. Events to inform stakeholder about curricular alignment B6. Early college enrollment, STEM academies, curricular alignment, transfer, & guidance to simplify and accelerate student experiences C6. Strategies to capture and increase the number of credentials in STEM. Improve the data exchange and statistics to show student progression D6. College & industry align curriculum with recognized certifications and include credits that transfer toward stackable degree programs 7. TECHNOLOGY – Ensure access to educational resources A7. Outreach activities have access to technology labs & technical equipment that generate student interest and awareness of STEM career programs B7. Utilize technology to access instruction & student learning opportunities between institutions & stakeholders C7. Technical equipment is available in college to gain appropriate experience & prepare for competency-based testing & certification D7. Technical equipment is available at industry to gain appropriate experience and prepare for competency-based testing & cterification Successful Pathway Metrics for Success RECRUITMENT – STEM Education outreach & career exploration RETENTION – foundational knowledge and skills attainment GRADUATION – degrees & certificates and credentials WORKFORCE – jobs, experiences, training & skill sets

SUCCESSFUL PATHWAY COMPONENTS A. RECRUITMENT – STEM EDUCATION OUTREACH & CAREER EXPLORATION B. RETENTION – FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ATTAINMENT C. GRADUATION – DEGREES & CERTIFICATES & CREDENTIALS D. WORKFORCE – JOBS, EXPERIENCES, TRAINING & SKILL SETS 1. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES – Resources, processes & strategies that encourage student success A1. Student-success strategies are incorporated in outreach activities and events that promote completion with a purpose B1. Support strategies that lead students to achieving foundational knowledge and skills. Encourage HS students to enroll in math and foundational science C1. Student-support strategies to optimize program and course selection and credits earned toward a stackable certificate or degree D1. Strategies that provide-real-world work experiences such as apprenticeships, internships and provide job placement services 2. INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT – Students, programs & instruction are current and aligned with industry needs A2. Outreach activities that capture student interest STEM career opportunities B2. Industry participates in program development, mentors students and shares with students real-world experiences C2. Initiatives that award credit and/or credentials for high impact practices that are outside the traditional classroom experiences D2. Industry offers apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing experiences, and course support for returning students and just in time training. 3. EXTRA-CURRICULAR EXPERIENCES Opportunities for service learning, place- based learning, apprenticeships, research experiences A3. UH programs & activities in Hawai‘i high schools that encourage pathway alignment and enrollment B3. Strategies that vertically align research experiences and activities to accelerate learning with a focus on critical junctures in the pathway C3. Initiatives that award credit and/or credentials for high impact practices that are outside the traditional classroom experiences D3. Support work-study experience, service learning and promote industry-led summer work programs 4. CURRICULAR EXPERIENCES – Teaching pedagogy, classroom strategies and activities that enhance STEM learning A4. Strategies that encourage students to enroll in STEM. High impact programs that inspire students B4. Support strategies that promote high impact teaching and learning pedagogy in foundational STEM courses C4. Development and implementation of dual-credit opportunities for HS students in STEM D4. Classroom, laboratory and technology enhancement that are aligned to and are compatible with workforce needs 5. SOFT SKILLS TRAINING – Strengthen communication & analytical skills A5. College outreach activities that describe the importance of soft skills training in college and in workforce. STEM counselor training B5. Soft skills development in STEM courses C5. High impact strategies and capstone experience that demonstrate soft skills competence D5. Workforce participation in promoting soft skills training in the pathway 6. CURRICULAR ALIGNMENT – Ensures all course credits count toward a degree credential A6. Planning that simplifies and encourages enrollment and tracking in STEM programs. Events to inform stakeholder about curricular alignment B6. Early college enrollment, STEM academies, curricular alignment, transfer, & guidance to simplify and accelerate student experiences C6. Strategies to capture and increase the number of credentials in STEM. Improve the data exchange and statistics to show student progression D6. College & industry align curriculum with recognized certifications and include credits that transfer toward stackable degree programs 7. TECHNOLOGY – Ensure access to educational resources A7. Outreach activities have access to technology labs & technical equipment that generate student interest and awareness of STEM career programs B7. Utilize technology to access instruction & student learning opportunities between institutions & stakeholders C7. Technical equipment is available in college to gain appropriate experience & prepare for competency-based testing & certification D7. Technical equipment is available at industry to gain appropriate experience and prepare for competency-based testing & certification

SUCCESSFUL PATHWAY COMPONENTS A. RECRUITMENT – STEM EDUCATION OUTREACH & CAREER EXPLORATION B. RETENTION – FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ATTAINMENT C. GRADUATION – DEGREES & CERTIFICATES & CREDENTIALS D. WORKFORCE – JOBS, EXPERIENCES, TRAINING & SKILL SETS 3. EXTRA-CURRICULAR EXPERIENCES Opportunities for service learning, place-based learning, apprenticeships, research experiences A3. UH programs & activities in Hawai‘i high schools that encourage pathway alignment and enrollment B3. Strategies that vertically align research experiences and activities to accelerate learning with a focus on critical junctures in the pathway C3. Initiatives that award credit and/or credentials for high impact practices that are outside the traditional classroom experiences D3. Support work-study experience, service learning and promote industry-led summer work programs 2. INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT – Students, programs & instruction are current and aligned with industry needs A2. Outreach activities that capture student interest STEM career opportunities B2. Industry participates in program development, mentors students and shares with students real-world experiences C2. Initiatives that award credit and/or credentials for high impact practices that are outside the traditional classroom experiences D2. Industry offers apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing experiences, and course support for returning students and just in time training. 3. EXTRA-CURRICULAR EXPERIENCES – provide opportunities for service, place & problem based learning & apprenticeships 4. CURRICULAR EXPERIENCES – Teaching pedagogy, classroom strategies and activities that enhance STEM learning A4. Strategies that encourage students to enroll in STEM. High impact programs that inspire students B4. Support strategies that promote high impact teaching and learning pedagogy in foundational STEM courses C4. Development and implementation of dual-credit opportunities for HS students in STEM D4. Classroom, laboratory and technology enhancement that are aligned to and are compatible with workforce needs

SUCCESSFUL PATHWAY COMPONENTS A. RECRUITMENT – STEM EDUCATION OUTREACH & CAREER EXPLORATION B. RETENTION – FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ATTAINMENT C. GRADUATION – DEGREES & CERTIFICATES & CREDENTIALS D. WORKFORCE – JOBS, EXPERIENCES, TRAINING & SKILL SETS 3. EXTRA-CURRICULAR EXPERIENCES Opportunities for service learning, place-based learning, apprenticeships, research experiences A3. UH programs & activities in Hawai‘i high schools that encourage pathway alignment and enrollment B3. Strategies that vertically align research experiences and activities to accelerate learning with a focus on critical junctures in the pathway C3. Initiatives that award credit and/or credentials for high impact practices that are outside the traditional classroom experiences D3. Support work-study experience, service learning and promote industry-led summer work programs 2. INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT – Students, programs & instruction are current and aligned with industry needs A2. Outreach activities that capture student interest STEM career opportunities B2. Isndustry participates in program development, mentors students and shares with students real-world experiences C2. Initiatives that award credit and/or credentials for high impact practices that are outside the traditional classroom experiences D2. Industry offers apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing experiences, and course support for returning students and just in time training. 3. EXTRA-CURRICULAR EXPERIENCES – provide opportunities for service, place & problem based learning & apprenticeships 4. CURRICULAR EXPERIENCES – Teaching pedagogy, classroom strategies and activities that enhance STEM learning A4. Strategies that encourage students to enroll in STEM. High impact programs that inspire students B4. Support strategies that promote high impact teaching and learning pedagogy in foundational STEM courses C4. Development and implementation of dual-credit opportunities for HS students in STEM D4. Classroom, laboratory and technology enhancement that are aligned to and are compatible with workforce needs B3a. Summer Bridge Programs B3b. Teaching and Research Action Clusters in STEM – (TRACS) B3c. Peer Led Units in STEM - (PLUS)

Teaching & Research Action Clusters in STEM (TRACS)

Department of Education TRACS Model Community College(s) Department of Education 4-Year Institution Workforce Project

Hawai‘i Space Engineering Model UH Community Colleges Department of Education UH Mānoa Robotics Hawai‘i Space Flight Lab CANSAT Small Satellites Space Flight Lab

Why is this Important? Engaged Learning – High Impact Practice Encourages student persistence and retention Summer bridging experience – year round education Students are part of the Action Cluster team 62% of all underrepresented students start at a UH Community College (UHCC statistic)

Assigning Credit Workforce UH Mānoa UH Community Colleges Dual Credit Research Credit Work Study Credit UH Community Colleges Department of Education UH Mānoa Cyberpatriot Workforce Capture the Flag Hawai‘i Code Challenge National Security Agency

TRACS: Assigning Credit Advantages for Faculty: Collaborative work with UH Mānoa College of Engineering faculty (VIP) Professional development for Engineering CC faculty Smaller classes size 0.2 TE / student (banked) Advantages for Community College Students: Smooth transition to UH Mānoa College of Engineering design courses Confident that they know the project & readily participate Will be working with the same group of students Student can take SCI 295 for up to 3 cr. of technical elective

High Impact Practices Vertically Integrated Programs (VIP) Model Credit: Georgia Tech: http://www.vip.gatech.edu/ “VIP extends the academic design experience beyond a single semester, with students participating for up to three years.  It provides the time and context to learn and practice professional skills, to make substantial contributions, and experience different roles on large multidisciplinary design/discovery teams.” Image credit: Georgia Tech

STEM Network (Broader Impact) UH Community Colleges Department of Education UH Manoa CyberPatriot Workforce Capture the Flag Competition Hawaii Code Challenge National Security Agency

STEM Network (Broader Impact) UH Community Colleges Department of Education UH Manoa CyberPatriot Workforce Capture the Flag Competition Hawaii Code Challenge National Security Agency

SEARCh Catalog of all STEM education assets at the University of Hawai‘i Published online and in print once a year

Acknowledgements Caroline Vanlngen-Dunn Director, Community College STEM Pathways, Science Foundation AZ Georgia Tech – Vertically Integrated Project Strada Education Network

Thank you John Rand jrand@hawaii.edu