1. Modernizing Undergraduate Mathematics Programs a Charles A. Dana Center higher education initiative Dr. Uri Treisman, Professor of Mathematics and Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin Amy Getz, Strategic Implementation Lead, Charles A. Dana Center

2. 2 4 Year Institutions2 Year Institutions 19952000200520101995200020052010 College Algebra and below 57%58%56%54%81% 80% Calculus 37%35%37%38%10%8%7% Advanced Courses 7%6%7%8% Other Courses (2 Year) 12%10%12% TOTAL Enrollment (in thousands) 14691614160719711348127315801887 Higher Ed Mathematics Enrollment

3. Completion of Gateway Math by ACT Sub-score Community College Pre-requisite Model vs. Co-requisite Model

4. Math Class Distribution for Developmental Students

5. The North Star 1.Move from being a service discipline to being an essential partner. 2.Move from being a barrier to student success to being a reliable support. 3.Narrow the gap between mathematics as we practice it and mathematics as students experience it. 5

6. “You may go to hell and I will go to Texas.” -Davy Crocket 6

7. Thinking beyond our classrooms... 7 What are the barriers that prevent students from walking through the door? What are the barriers that prevent students from progressing towards their goals?

8. Thinking beyond our classrooms... 8  Arbitrary or unnecessary prerequisite requirements  Lack of predictable course learning outcomes  Inconsistency in math requirements for similar programs  Lack of clear messaging on default math requirements for programs

9. Goal: Math pathways aligned to programs of study in clear, predictable structures 9

10. A call to action... 10  Establish high quality, rigorous pathways  Work with partner disciplines to align the right pathway with programs  Work with other stakeholders to understand and address problems with transfer and applicability

11. Contact Information  General information about the Dana Center: www.utdanacenter.org  Higher Education work: www.utdanacenter.org/higher-education/  Amy Getz: getz_a@austin.utexas.edu  To receive monthly updates about the NMP, contact us at: mathways@austin.utexas.edu 11