black, brown & college bound summit 2008 cesar guerrero, usf michelle kobus, hcc
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CSTEP: C omputer S cience T ransf E r P rograms Transferring Computer Science Community College Students to Four-year Universities. Black, Brown & College Bound Summit 2008 Cesar Guerrero, USF Michelle Kobus, HCC Dr. Miguel Labrador, USF. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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CSTEP:CSTEP: CComputer omputer SScience cience TTransfransfEEr r PProgramsrograms
Transferring Computer Science Transferring Computer Science Community College Students to Four-year Community College Students to Four-year
UniversitiesUniversities
Black, Brown & College Bound Summit 2008
Cesar Guerrero, USFMichelle Kobus, HCC
Dr. Miguel Labrador, USF
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The ProblemThe Problem
•Americans’ interest in Computer Science is plummeting
•Undergraduate enrollment is down 59 percent over the last 4 years
•Incoming undergraduate women choosing to major in Computer Science between 2000
and 2005 declined 70 percent.
Source: College Board, “2006 college bound seniors: Total group profile report,” 2006.
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The ProblemThe Problem
• U.S. economy is expected to add 1.5 million computer science and information related jobs by 2012.
• Our education system is not producing enough highly skilled people to fill these critical positions
• Shortage of skilled technologists portends a crisis in our nation’s ability to remain globally
competitive
• Diversity increases innovation and leads to the design of products and services that benefit a
broader range of people. Computer Science is not a diverse field!
• Hispanics and African-Americans will account more than one-third of the U.S. population by 2050
• Women will account for more than half the increase in total labor force growth between 2004 and 2014
• These minority populations are not majoring in computer science
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The ProblemThe Problem
US Hispanic and Black Population (Millions)
Hispanic
ProjectionsCensus
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000. Population Projections, July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2050
Black
ProjectionsCensus
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The ProblemThe Problem
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) S&E Indicators 2008
Earned Bachelor's Degrees for Minorities
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Program OverviewFlowchart
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Program OverviewProgram Overview
•Personal Transition Services Specialist (PTSS)
•Academic, personal, career, and college counselor
•Program Coordinator – recruitment, liaison, program logistics and planning
•Personal Transition Plans
•Supplemental Learning Leaders
•Peer-tutoring program in partnership with Academic Success Center
•Key courses
•Summer Programs I and II at USF
•Enrolled in “Gate Courses”
•Lunch-n-Learn Career Exploration Presentations given by Faculty
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Program OverviewProgram Overview
•Social and Educational Components
•Leadership Development Retreat
•Attend REU research presentations and poster competitions
•“How-To” Presentations
• Write a research paper, design and present a poster, write a statement of
purpose
•School year at HCC
• Professional development workshops, industry visits
•Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program at USF
•Junior year at USF
•Paid opportunity to work with faculty on research
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ImplementationImplementation
•Marketing
•Web site
•Postcards, brochures, flyers, posters
•In-class power point presentations
•Recruitment
•Target population
•Selection process
•Administrative Tasks
•Student registration process, USF ID’s, Orientation and HR meetings
•Parking permits, stipends, memberships, books
•Personal Transition Services Specialist (PTSS), Professor, TA, RA
•Online surveys
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Program Costs Program Costs and Fundingand Funding
•Program Costs
•Infrastructure
•Student cost: year 1 ($1500), year 2 ($1900), year 3 ($3000)
•Tuition, parking permit, books, IEEE subscription, stipend.
•Obtaining Funding
•NSF - BPC
•USF & HCC funds
•Donations
•Scholarships
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Participant Participant DemographicsDemographics
•First-Year Cohort (Starting Summer 2009)
•To be determined
•Second-Year Cohort (Started Summer 2008)
•All Male
•1 African-American
•9 Hispanic
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Initial ResultsInitial ResultsProgramming Concepts ClassProgramming Concepts Class
Grade All USF CSTEPA 18 58% 13 62% 5 50% B 8 26% 6 29% 2 20% C 5 16% 2 9% 3 30%
A B C Total
Students who didn't have programming experience
USF4 2 1
757% 29% 14%
CSTEP2 2 2
633% 33% 33%
Had taken previous programming course
USF5 4 1
1050% 40% 10%
CSTEP3 0 1
475% 0% 25%
Had programming experience (work)
USF4 0 0
4100% 0% 0%
CSTEP 0 0 0 0
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ItemNot
Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Not applicable
Parking at USF
25.0% 50.0% 12.5% 12.5%
USF Library 0.0% 25.0% 50.0% 35.0%
Labs 0.0% 37.5% 62.5% 0.0%Lectures 0.0% 12.5% 87.5% 0.0%
Program Information
12.5% 0.0% 87.5% 0.0%
USF registration
12.5% 37.5% 50.0% 0.0%
CSTEP staff 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0%
Stipend 0.0% 0.0% 87.5% 12.5%
Initial ResultsSummer Program I Evaluation
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Problems Problems EncounteredEncountered
•Students with no previous programming experience
•Struggled to succeed academically; resulted in low final grades
•Adjusting to USF
•Quality of attention and support, larger classes, more work, faster pace
•Taking classes while working 10/20 hours a week
•HCC Professor at USF
•Adjusting time, teaching style, and grading methodology
•Recruitment Timeline
•Started in the Spring – too late to make a difference in course selection
•Lack of attendance for CSTEP Orientation
•Missed out on pertinent information
•Indicator of the level of commitment
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Lessons Learned & Lessons Learned & New InitiativesNew Initiatives
•Faculty Tutoring Sessions
•Held during Summer Program I
•Students initiative
•Peer-Tutoring Network (Math, Physics, and Computer Science)
•Will support students all the way through the educational pipeline
•Certified through the National Tutoring Association
•Recruitment Timeline
•Starting in the Fall Semester to ensure correct classes are taken prior to Summer Program I
•New Partnerships
•HCC Engineering Club
•USF Polytechnic (AS to BS in IT degree)
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Lessons Learned & Lessons Learned & New InitiativesNew Initiatives
•Pair Programming
• An active and collaborative learning technique to be used in Programming Concepts
•Require students to take Programming Logic at HCC prior to Summer Program I
•Mandatory attendance at CSTEP Orientation
•Find additional funding to support more students
•Professional Development Workshops at HCC
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Small Group Small Group ActivityActivity
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Small Group Small Group ActivityActivity
1.What are other major-specific transfer programs you would like to see implemented?
Why? Is there a high need for these occupations or a lack of interest?
2.What are the advantages and disadvantages of major-specific transfer programs for
students?
3.What are the advantages and disadvantages of major-specific transfer programs for
faculty and staff?
4.What additional initiatives would you implement if you could create a major-specific
transfer program of your choice? Why? What are the benefits to students,
faculty, and staff?
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Q & A with Q & A with PresentersPresenters
All presentation materials as well as additional information regarding CSTEP can be found at: www.csee.usf.edu/BPC/
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Student FeedbackStudent Feedback
“I’m excited about this program! Having supervision and guidance on what our next steps should be in college is great. College is a much bigger world than most students are accustomed to. It’s a plus to have the support of the other students in the program
and an advisor helping us along the way.”
“The most beneficial about the CSTEP program is the tutoring and guidance.” … “The constant support and "checking in" from the CSTEP staff, especially our advisor.”
“Even if CSTEP would not pay for my classes and book at USF nor include stipend, I would participate in CSTEP. “
“I believe that programs like CSTEP should be extended to any students that would like to transfer to USF.”
“I am grateful for the opportunity that has been given to me to be part of the Engineering department at USF and under such great leaders. “