CONNECTING THE P-20 DOTS: DUAL ENROLLMENT S ROLE IN COLLEGE ACCESS

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1 CONNECTING THE P-20 DOTS: DUAL ENROLLMENT S ROLE IN COLLEGE ACCESS Student Success in Higher Education Dewayne Morgan University System of Maryland Felicia J. Martin Prince George s County Public Schools, Maryland National College Access Network Conference Wednesday, September 14, :30 am

2 Session Agenda Introductions Overview Why STEM? WWYD? Early College Initiatives for PGCPS students College Presence Connecting the Dots Questions

3 Welcome and Introductions EYE OPENER Introduce yourself to your neighbor. Open your neighbor s eyes: share an interesting statement/fact about your work.

4 Minority Student Pipeline Math Science Partnership (MSP) 2

5 NSF s Math Science Partnerships The Math and Science Partnership (MSP) program is a major research and development effort that supports innovative partnerships to improve K-12 student achievement in mathematics and science. MSP projects are expected to raise the achievement levels of all students and significantly reduce achievement gaps in the mathematics and science performance of diverse student populations.

6 (MSP) 2 Grant Overview (MSP) 2 stands for: MINORITY STUDENT PIPELINE MATH SCIENCE PARTNERSHIP 12.4 million dollar grant from the National Science Foundation 5 years There are four components that are called Strands Strand One - Opportunities for Elementary and Middle School TEACHERS Strand Two - Opportunities for High School TEACHERS Strand Three - Opportunities for Middle and High School STUDENTS Strand Four - Opportunities for Undergraduate STUDENTS

7 (MSP) 2 opportunities for Strand 1 and 2 TEACHERS Strand One - Grades 4-8 Teachers Focus: Science Content and Inquiry 6 Summer Science Institutes Environmental Science at Hard Bargain Farm Chemistry at Prince George s Community College Earth Science at Prince George's Community College Life Science at Prince George s Community College Physics at Prince George s Community College Inquiry at Howard B. Owens Science Center Observations and Workshops throughout the school year Strand Two - High School Science Teachers Focus: Nature of Science and Research Experiences for Teachers 6 weeks in Research Labs Professional Learning Community Meetings throughout the year

8 (MSP) 2 opportunities for Strand 3 and 4 STUDENTS Strand Three - PGCPS High School Students Future Stem Scholars Program Students entering grades 6-8 Focus on STEM 2 ½ week residential program Pre-college Science Scholars Academy Students entering the 10 th grade Classes in Science, Math, Reading and College Prep 4 week residential program College Presence in High Schools Strand Four - Teacher Mentoring and Research PGCPS teachers mentor undergraduate science majors considering a career in science education

9 Why the STEM Focus? Underrepresentation of minorities in STEM Lack of preparation in mathematics and science among underrepresented minority groups in the early elementary grades undermines enrollment and success in secondarylevel programs and, ultimately, in college and career choices later in life. Prince George s County is one of the largest majorityminority school systems in the nation with 127, 036 students enrolled in grades pk-12 (76% African American, 15% Hispanic).

10 What Would You Do Read the issue you have been given and reflect on the following questions from the lens of your given role. In your groups discuss the following questions: What barriers do you see? What additional information do you feel you need? Can the problem be solved? What would be your next steps?

11 Early College Initiatives for PGCPS Students PGCC/PGCPS College Science Scholars Program: College Presence Instructor comes to the high school 5 High Schools Early College Initiative-BSU-Pre-College Science Scholars Academy 5 Week Residential Program for 3 consecutive summers College Credit (4 in Biology and 4 in Chemistry)

12 Prince George s Community College Students 40,000 Urban Campus Bowie State University Students 5,600 Sub-urban Campus Prince George s County Public Schools Students 127,039 Teachers 8,347 High Schools: 24

13 What is College Presence? Student Selection Criteria Rising 11 th and 12 th graders Passed all 4 HSAs Minimum B grade in Algebra and Geometry Minimum 2.50 GPA Must complete an application to be admitted in the program. College and Program Applications Process Dual Enrollment Application PGCC Admissions Application ACCUPLACER Placement Test

14 What is College Presence? Structure and Format Taught for 1.5 hours per day 5 days per week following PGCC s academic calendar Appropriate days off for PGCPS scheduled and unscheduled closures Gap Times A gap day is one where the PGCC instructor is not in the classroom. PGCPS Teacher of Record Science course prep College prep and presentations Special projects

15 Courses Offered BIO 1110 Environmental Biology Survey of basic scientific principles needed to understand current environmental problems and evaluate alternatives for solving those problems. BIO 1120 Environmental Biology Laboratory Supplements BIO 1110, providing laboratory and field experiences relevant to environmental issues. BIO 1100 Forensic Biology An introduction to the principles and concepts of the biological aspects of forensic science. An examination of the role of the laboratory in criminal investigation and human identification using forensic pathology, serology, anthropology, molecular biology, and other specializations.

16 Connect the Dots-Expected Outcomes 1. Increase the number of minorities from PGCPS who choose STEM related majors post-secondary school and/or enter STEM related careers. 2. Increase collaboration between school system and IHE s. 3. Head start on college careers-increase likelihood of finishing college in 4 years. 4. Ease transition from HS to college. 5. Increase high school graduation rates and college entrance rates. 6. Increase college grade point averages and progress toward college completion. 7. Scalability Strengthen the pipeline for underrepresented students in STEM majors and careers in Maryland.

17 Questions?

18 THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND ATTENTION Dewayne Morgan University System of Maryland Felicia J. Martin Prince George s County Public Schools Felicia.martin@pgcps.org