Math & Science: Gateways to STEM Degrees and Careers

John LippSTEM-H CoordinatorJohn Tyler Community College

Agenda• Some Statistics• Virginia Placement Test & Developmental Math

Modules• STEM Career & Education Opportunities• Math/Science Requirements• Four Years of High School Math

• Early Placement Testing• Senior Capstone

• Free College Math Preparation Materials

Why STEM-H?

• #1 issue facing Virginia businesses was STEM-H workforce development and education

• Job Growth Is Nearly Double That Of Non-STEM-H Occupations

• Wages Are 66% Higher in STEM Careers When Compared to General Occupations

• 13.8% of all the jobs to be filled in the next 4 years are expected to be STEM-H.

• Virginia needs to graduate 28% more STEM-H students to reach the national average

Percent Of New STEM Careers

1. Software Developer2. Computer System Analyst3. Dentist4. Nurse Practitioner5. Pharmacist6. Registered Nurse7. Physical Therapist8. Physician9. Web Developer10.Dental Hygienist11.Information Security Analyst12.Database Administrator13.Physician Assistant14.Occupational Therapist15.Market Research Analyst

16.Phlebotomist

17.Physical Therapy Assistant18.Civil Engineer19.Mechanical Engineer20.Veterinarian21.Occupational Therapist

Assistant22.Clinical Lab Technician23.Operations Research Analyst24.IT Manager25.Dietitian/Nutritionist26.Diagnostic Medical

Sonographer27.Massage Therapist28.Veterinary Technician29.Esthetician30.Computer Programmer

Basis: % Growth, Employment, Salary, Stress & Work-Life Balance

All 30 Top Jobs Are STEM-H

Careers!!!

Associate’s Degree

Top 30 US News Best Jobs - 2014

Basis: % Growth, Employment, Salary, Stress & Work-Life Balance

Health Occupations

STEM-H @ John Tyler

of Tyler students are enrolled in

STEM-H Programs

22%

37%of 2012-13 graduates

earned a STEM-H program credential

John Tyler’s STEM-H Programs Of Study

• Transfer Programs (AS Degrees)• Engineering• General Studies – Science Specialization• Information Systems• Secondary Teacher Education - Mathematics and Science

• Work-related credentials (AAS or Certificate)• Architectural Engineering Technology• Information Technology:

• Cisco Network , Computer Applications , Network Support , Program Development

• Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Technician Specialization• Nursing, Funeral Studies• Technical Studies

• HVAC, Industrial/Residential Electricity , Mechanical Maintenance , Precision Machining Technology , Welding

• Career Studies Certificates• 21 Program Majors

John Tyler’s Other Programs Of Study• Transfer Programs (AS or AA degrees)

• Business• General Studies• General Studies:

• Logistics, Psychology, Teacher Education• Liberal Arts

• Work-related credentials (AAS or Certificate)• Visual Arts• Accounting• Business Management• Early Childhood Development• Human Services• Police Science• Building Construction• Child Care• Fine Arts• General Education• Homeland Security

• Career Studies Certificates

Greatest Obstacle: College Readiness in Math

• Over 60% of students entering community colleges require developmental math

• Less than 25% of these students will graduate from college

STEM-H Pipeline: Math Readiness Strategy

• Enhance college math readiness in high school graduates

• Increase STEM-H career and education awareness

32% Were NotCollege ReadyOnly 21%

Chose STEM

Impact of High School Math Courses on College Readiness

82%

18%

Beyond Algebra II

College ReadyNot College Ready

40%

60%

Algebra II or Less

College ReadyNot College Ready

Course Beyond Algebra II Doubles College Readiness

College Level Math Qualifications

• SAT Math: 520 or ACT Math: 22• Placement Testing (VPT)• Complete Developmental Math Modules:

• 1 – 3: Applied Technical Math & Intro to Math• 1 – 5: College Algebra• 1 – 9: Pre-Calculus

Developmental Math Module RequirementsMod 1: Operations with Positive FractionsMod 2: Operations with Positive Decimals & Percents Mod 3: Algebra Basics Mod 4: First Degree Equations and Inequalities in One VariableMod 5: Linear Equations, Inequalities, & Systems of Linear Equations in Two VariablesMod 6: Exponents, Factoring, and Polynomial Equations Mod 7: Rational Expressions and Equations Mod 8: Rational Exponents and Radicals Mod 9: Functions, Quadratic Equations, and Parabolas

Intro to Math or Technical Math Non-Transfer AASor STEM Certificate College Algebra:

Gateway to Transfer or STEM AAS

Pre-Calculus:Gateway to Transfer; Required for STEM majors

Math Readiness Determines Students’ Choices of Major• Transfer Degree

• Entry Course: Pre-Calculus (College Algebra)• Ending Course: Calculus or Statistics

• AAS Degree (STEM-H)• Entry Course: College Algebra• Ending Course: Pre-Calculus

• AAS/AAA Degree (non-STEM)• Entry Course: Introduction to Mathematics

• Certificate (STEM)• Entry Course: Applied Technical Math

. . . And the Science Courses They Can Enroll In• General Biology 101

• Math Prerequisite: Modules 1 – 3 or Equivalent• College Chemistry 111

• Math Prerequisite: Precalculus• College Physics 201

• Math Prerequisite: Precalculus or Calculus

Many STEM majorsrequire Chemistry.

Questions?John Lipp

STEM-H Coordinatorjlipp@jtcc.edu(804) 768-6638