mathserv - connecting resources: a look to the future. where do you fit in? math labs conference...
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MathServ - Connecting Resources: A look to the future. Where do YOU fit in?
Math Labs ConferenceAugust 6-7, 2009Patrice Conrath
Bethel University, St. Paul, MN
Outline of Our Time My Background The Optimization Problem presented at
the Math Lab conference in ‘07 Review of Communication Structures:
Web Site Mailing List - MathServ Network of Members MSATA (Michelle’s session)
Brainstorming, Comments, Ideas
My Background
Bethel University , St. Paul, MN About 6000 students in all programs,
3000 students in the CAS My Position
Associate Professor in the Math & Computer Science Department (4/7)
Director of Math Services in the Academic Enrichment and Support Center (AESC) (3/7)
My Background
Math Services: Individual Tutors – recruiting & training Math Lab: about 4000 visits/year Placement Testing: use in-house
developed web based testing for students taking Precalculus, Calculus 1, & Math for El. Ed. 1
TA’s – recruiting and training
The Optimization Problem (’07)
Maximize: (Math Lab) + (T.A.’s) + (Tutoring) + (Testing)
Subject to:Constraints on TimeFunding IssuesMany Other ActivitiesGreat Students
Through: Networking with one another!
Networking Ideas (’07) Get familiar with the MathServ web site Submit materials to the MathServ web
site. Join the MathServ List Serve and
initiate conversations Join the Networking Page on the
MathServ web site Take part in the organization of MSATA
Communication Structures: MathServ Web Site, Mailing List and Network
www.mathcs.bethel.edu/MathServ/home.html
The Problem & Challenge
Influences on this optimization problem: Conferences – enthusiasm Yet, there has been low utilization of
structures Need to connect throughout the year
to maintain/increase the health, vitality, and usefulness of the community.
Action Point 1: Review of Communication Structures
Have you used the structures? Why or why not? Is lack of time the main issue? Would the structures save you time? Do you have professional development
requirements or desires? How could the structures improve to meet
your needs? Suggestions and Comments
Action Point 2: Positions
Which areas are most important? Are you interested in a listed
position/area? Suggestions for teams, partners, or
other structures Other comments, ideas,
suggestions…
Rally the Troupes!