1. The Pathway to Success SENCER Program Goal 2 – Initiative 2

2. Accomplishments Since 2013-14 Report – Increase faculty awareness Faculty Development Series College of Arts and Sciences – Mathematics 102 Team Stipend – Increase the number of SENCER courses offered 9 additional course

3. Benchmark Table Initiative BenchmarkFall 2014 Research and publish on the learning gains of our students that have taken SENCER classes (publications and presentations) 1 Increase the number of original research projects through our SENCER courses Increase the number of research opportunities through our SENCER courses Offer more SENCER-like courses at ISU39 Increase retention of students taking SENCER courses over students not taking SENCER courses

4. Budget Summary Total funding allocation for 2014-15 $77,360 Expenses as of report date – Expenditures$ 6,000 – Encumbered costs$35,500 Anticipated remainder June 30, 2015 $35,860

5. Accomplishments Since Plan Inception Student Leadership Team Student Learning Outcomes Faculty Growth and Professional Success Enhancing ISU’s Reputation

6. Looking Ahead - Recommendations Maintain and expand the SENCER course opportunities for ISU students Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Technology SENCER shedding? Develop effective course ID practices JCEHE Special Edition Relationship with FCTE

7. Foreseeable Roadblocks Uncertain leadership in the 2015-2016 AY

8. New points of emphasis Development of SENCER courses within the Mathematics courses – Dr. Brown suggested starting with Math 102 Course reaches students who do not normally have more advanced mathematics required by major – Faculty are investigating – Follow up meeting planned for April

9. Missed opportunities The SENCER program has grown to include the science and health disciplines on campus. Growth in the other areas of STEM fields is important Mathematics Technology

10. Baseline Recommendation Has this initiative been sufficiently integrated into your operations? – Waxing growth – CCE is a supportive environment

11. Opportunities for Collaborations Center for Community Engagement Faculty Center for Teaching Excellence

12. Questions? SENCER Program Cat Paterson Cat.paterson@indstate.edu