Embracing Math Standards: Our Journey and Beyond 2008

Implementation Standard Professionalism Institutions will hire qualified mathematics faculty, and these faculty will engage in ongoing professional development and service.

3 VALUES The mathematics department values integrity, high standards, professionalism, collegiality, diversity and community. We advocate a strong and flexible framework for our students to learn mathematics integral to their program of study.

4 MATH DEPARTMENT COMMITMENTS Essential to this framework is the department’s commitment to support: Students in their quest to achieve the level of mathematical sophistication needed for success in their educational, career, and life goals. A learning environment that optimizes student learning and success in mathematics. We advocate the use of a mathematics lab, faculty participation in student advising, and accurate student placement procedures.

5 MATH DEPARTMENT COMMITMENTS Effective pedagogy. The math department recommends the use of instructional strategies that provide for active involvement of students in the learning process, including interactive and collaborative learning, the appropriate use of technology, and innovative course delivery formats. Teaching to the highest academic curricular standards. Instructional materials are consistent with course competencies and prerequisites established by the Colorado Community Colleges System and the Colorado Commission on Higher Education.

6 MATH DEPARTMENT COMMITMENTS Ongoing professional development opportunities for our faculty and staff. Educational assessment of our program and courses to promote continuous improvement of student learning, instruction and curriculum. Community outreach and collaborative efforts with other community and junior colleges, area high schools, and four- year colleges and universities.

Implementation Standard Professionalism In Fall 2005, of full-time faculty teaching mathematics at two-year colleges 44% were women 46% were above the age of 50 82% had a master’s degree 16% had a doctorate.

Implementation Standard Professionalism For Fall 2007, of full-time math faculty at PPCC 66.7% were women 61% were above the age of % had a master’s degree 5.6% had a doctorate % attended/presented at a national conference. 100 % attended/presented at a state conference. The average teaching load was 17.7 credit hours.

Implementation Standard Professionalism In Fall 2005, adjunct faculty teaching mathematics at two-year colleges Taught 44% of all two-year college mathematics sections. 56% taught 6 credit hours or more. ~ 25% taught in high school during the day. ~14% were employed full-time in industry.

Implementation Standard Professionalism For Fall 2007, adjunct math faculty at PPCC Taught 68% of all mathematics sections To full-time math faculty ratio was 4.3 to 1. Taught an average load of 7.4 credit hours.

Implementation Standard Professionalism For Fall 2007, of adjunct math faculty at PPCC 5% have a Ph.D. 61% have a master’s degree. 34% have a bachelor’s degree. 57% are women.

Implementation Standard Professionalism For Fall 2007, of adjunct math faculty at PPCC 64.3% % taught 6 credit hours or more. 45% taught 8 credit hours or more. 8.9% % taught in high school during the day % were employed full-time in the industry % were retirees.

Implementation Recommendation Professionalism Two-year colleges will recruit, hire, orient, and mentor a qualified and diverse mathematics faculty.

Implementation Recommendation Professionalism Mathematics faculty will recognize that their professional responsibilities extend beyond the classroom. They will engage in professional activities within the department, the college, the mathematics education community, and outside communities to enhance mathematics curricula and instruction. Mathematics department chairpersons and college administrators will provide faculty with opportunities and support in their professional development efforts.

Implementation Standard Professionalism What are your current BEST PRACTICES for Hiring? Orientation? Mentoring? Professional Development? Recognition and Celebration?

Musical Flip Charts Professionalism Discuss and write BEST PRACTICE experiences or ideas on flip charts for Hiring Orientation Mentoring Professional Development Recognition and Celebration

REFLECTIONS... Workshop Goals for Participants To grow as professionals and embrace change and continuous improvement in their classes. To implement the messages of Beyond Crossroads in order to develop effective strategies for courses, departments, faculty, and colleges. To learn assessment strategies at the class, course, and program levels, including Scholarship of Teaching methodology. To create an "Implementation Plan" for a project of choice.

NEXT STEPS... Top Three List Prioritize and list three activities or ideas that you can use and apply from this presentation. In what ways will you implement the standard of Professionalism at your college?

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