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MathServ - Connecting Resources: A look to the future. Where do YOU fit in?. Math Labs Conference August 6-7, 2009 Patrice Conrath Bethel University, St. Paul, MN. My Contact Information. Email: conrath@bethel.edu Web site: www.mathcs.bethel.edu/ MathServ/home.html.
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MathServ - Connecting Resources: A look to the future. Where do YOU fit in? Math Labs Conference August 6-7, 2009 Patrice Conrath Bethel University, St. Paul, MN
My Contact Information • Email: conrath@bethel.edu • Web site: www.mathcs.bethel.edu/ MathServ/home.html
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 Time Funding Issues Many Other Activities Great Students Through: Networking with one another!
Networking Ideas (’07) • Get familiar with the MathServweb site • Submitmaterials to the MathServ web site. • Join the MathServ List Serve and initiate conversations • Join the NetworkingPage 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…