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Retention in the Biological Sciences at North Carolina A&T State University

Chairs’ Retreat June 28, 2007 O’Henry Hotel Greensboro, NC GOLDIE S. BYRD Professor and Chair Department of Biology North Carolina A&T State University. Retention in the Biological Sciences at North Carolina A&T State University. OVERVIEW. The Department Retention Plan in Biology

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Retention in the Biological Sciences at North Carolina A&T State University

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  1. Chairs’ Retreat June 28, 2007 O’Henry Hotel Greensboro, NC GOLDIE S. BYRD Professor and Chair Department of Biology North Carolina A&T State University Retention in the Biological Sciences at North Carolina A&T State University

  2. OVERVIEW • The Department • Retention Plan in Biology • GSK Retention Initiative • Complementary Initiatives • Evaluation/Accountability • Sustainability • Barriers

  3. BIOLOGY • 301 Undergraduate Students • 15 Graduate Students • 13 Full Time Faculty • 6 Adjuncts

  4. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS • Bachelor of Science in Biology • Bachelor of Science in Biology, Secondary Education • Master of Science in Biology • Master of Science in Secondary Education with a concentration in Biology • *Certificate Program in Biotechnology

  5. BIOLOGYRETENTION PLAN Two of Five Major Goals • Identify factors that govern students success with the Department of Biology • Seek external support for initiatives that retain majors

  6. Building NASA Pipeline BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES PIPELINE K - 9 Students Pre-K thru 6 Graduate and Professional Schools Businesses Univ. Undergraduate Students 10 - 12 Students High School UniversityGraduate Students Community College Students Jobs Middle School

  7. BRIDGES TO THE FUTURE • Bridge to the Baccalaureate • From High School • Bridge to the Baccalaureate • From Community Colleges • Bridge to the Masters • From the Baccalaureate • Bridge to the Doctorate • From the Masters

  8. FACTORSTHAT IMPACT RETENTION Academic RETENTION Bio/ Behavioral Financial Environmental

  9. IDENTIFY FACTORS THAT GOVERN STUDENT SUCCESS IN BIOLOGY • Surveys • Exit Interviews • Statistical Analyses

  10. WIN EXTERNAL SUPPORT FOR RETAINING MAJORS • National Institutes of Health (funded) • Merck, Inc. (Pending) • GlaxoSmithKline (funded)

  11. A BROADER PERSPECTIVE Retaining larger numbers of students in the biological requires an interaction of academic, environmental, socio-cultural, and biological processes.

  12. INITIATIVE GOALS • Improve student transition into college • Provide academic, financial and social supports • Improve student acceptance rates in graduate and professional schools

  13. IMPROVE STUDENT TRANSITION INTO COLLEGE • Six Week Pre-matriculation Program • Peer Mentoring • Summer Classes • Living/Learning Communities • Reading Comprehension • Survival Skills

  14. SUMMER ACTIVITIES

  15. PROVIDE ACADEMIC, FINANCIAL, AND SOCIAL SUPPORTS • Peer Mentoring • Supplemental Instruction • Living/Learning Communities • GSK Scholars (2 new full scholarships per year) • 8 RISE Scholars (NIH) per year

  16. IMPROVE STUDENT ACCEPTANCE RATES INTO GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS • Quality Mentored Research Experiences • Co-authors on Papers and Presentations *Office of Undergraduate Research (Departmental) • Graduate and Professional School Admissions Test Prep • Applications Assistance • Application • Personal Statements • Visits to Graduate and Professional Schools • Edits

  17. RESEARCH INTERNSHIP PARTNERS • Duke University • University of Miami • Brown University • GlaxoSmithKline • Merck, Inc • The National Institutes of Health • The Institute for Genome Research • Wake Forest University • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • North Carolina State University • Columbia University • The US Environmental Protection Agency • The University of Virginia • Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories

  18. RETENTION INITIATIVE FOR BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (GSK--$505,000) Pre-matriculation Program Chemistry Biology Calculus Time Management Research Apply to Office Of Undergrad Research Graduate and Professional School Research or Professional Experience Off-site Research Academy for the First Year Experience Year 3 Health Disparities Seminar Present at National Meeting Learn the Campus Peer Mentoring Year 2 Research Seminar Year 4 On Campus Research Year1 Science Workforce • Intro to Careers in Science • Peer Mentoring • Supplemental Instruction • Living/Learning Communities Professional Test Preparation Apply to Graduate and Professional School RISE NIH

  19. PROGRAM EVALUATION • Strategic Evaluations, Inc • Logic Model • Annual Evaluations (surveys, questionnaires, statistical analyses)

  20. SUSTAINABILITY

  21. EXPAND COLLABORATIVE RESEARCHCAPACITY Genetic Susceptibility of Alzheimer’s disease in African Americans Transplantation and Angiogenesis in Diabetes Molecular and Cellular Carcinogenesis Translation and Prevention Healthy Lifestyle Behavior to Prevent Obesity Alternative Therapies for the Prevention of Hypertension

  22. HOST DISTINGUISHED SYMPOSIA AND SEMINAR SPEAKERS Dr. David Satcher Former Surgeon General Dr. Clifford Houston President-elect ASM Dr. Francis Collins Director NHGRI Dr. Norman Anderson CEO APA Dr. Haywood Brown Chair of OB/GYN DUMC

  23. INTRODUCING RESEARCH INTO THE CLASSROOM AND EVERYDAY LIFE • Millions of boomers (age 46 -64) are caring for parents afflicted with a disease that steals minds and memories…. • June 18, 2007

  24. ENHANCE ABILITY TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN STUDENTS Williams-Mack Endowed Scholarship Fund

  25. Signature Funded Programs($7million) • Collaborative Research in Health Disparities and • Biotechnology (NIH) • Summer Institute in Genome Science (BWF) • Biomathematical Learning Enhancement Network for Diversity (NSF) • Course Curriculum Laboratory Improvement (NSF) • Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (NIH) • Achievers in Career Enrichment (ACE) • Academy for the First Year Experience (GSK)

  26. True Measures of Success 1. Extent to which a significantly larger percentage of students: • Succeed in the first year transition • Complete science degree in four years • Advance to graduate and professional degree programs or science workforce • Maintain confidence and poise to become responsible leaders in global scientific economy 2. Extent to which these activities may be leveraged to expand retention initiatives in biology, across the college and across the campus - Office of Undergraduate Research - Complementary Programs

  27. Recruiting, Educating and Retaining Students in the Sciences Require Teaching and Research Academic and Career Advising Quality Faculty Excellent Curriculum *Recruitment Packages for Students Faculty Support (Time) and Development Quality Facilities Administrative Support Operating Budgets Research Support Technical Support

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