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This Webinar Series is co-hosted by The American Geophysical Union and

This Webinar Series is co-hosted by The American Geophysical Union and The American Geosciences Institute. Introductions. Chris Keane : Director of Technology and Communications, AGI Pranoti Asher : Manager of Education and Public Outreach, AGU

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  1. This Webinar Series is co-hosted by The American Geophysical Union and The American Geosciences Institute

  2. Introductions • Chris Keane: Director of Technology and Communications, AGI • Pranoti Asher: Manager of Education and Public Outreach, AGU • Dallas Rhodes: Office of Research, Kennesaw State University • Charles Trupe: Associate Professor of Geology, Georgia Southern University

  3. Basics for Webinar Participants • For audio clarity, participants are in “listen-only” mode. • We encourage discussion and questions: please type comments in “chat box” on the lower right-hand side of your webinar window. • Webinars will be recorded and posted on AGI’s website at: www.agiweb.org/workforce/webinars

  4. Heads & Chairs Webinar Series Schedule • Geoscience Exit Survey - Results and the Future: Wednesday, October 17, 2:00-3:00 PM EDT • Program Assessment:Thursday, November 15,11:00 AM-12:00 PM EST • Recap of the 2012 AGU Meeting Fall H&C Meeting: Wednesday, December 19, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM EST

  5. Icebreaker • Introductions (10 seconds per person) • State your name • State your institution TO TALK: Click the “raise your hand” button and we’ll un-mute one at a time.

  6. Questions during the webinar? • Type questions, comments or discussion points in the “chat box” on the right-hand side of your screen… • We will have a Q and A period after the presentations

  7. Student Recruitment Dallas D. Rhodes Office of Research Kennesaw State University DRhode14@Kennesaw.edu Charles H. Trupe Department of Geology and Geography Georgia Southern University CHTrupe@GeorgiaSouthern.edu

  8. Importance of Student Recruitment • Geoscience Workforce • Health of Geoscience Programs • Addressing the “Grand Challenges” • Enhancing Recognition of the Geosciences

  9. Student • Recruitment • National • Efforts • (NSF)

  10. Student • Recruitment • National • Efforts • (AGI)

  11. Student • Recruitment • National • Efforts • (SERC)

  12. Student • Recruitment • Regional • Efforts • (U of Texas)

  13. Student Recruitment Efforts • National Efforts • NSF Programs (e.g., OEDG, STEP Center) • American Geosciences Institute (e.g., GEOConnection) • Building Strong Geoscience Departments (SERC) • Regional Efforts • Consortia (e.g., GEO Force) • Local Efforts • Departmental Recruiting • Community Outreach

  14. Why So Difficult? 10% of students in my introductory level geology class think that I am an “evil liar.” Richard Alley Fall 2010 YouTube Video “Huddle with the Faculty”

  15. Gonzales, L.M., Keane, C.M., and Houlton, H.R., 2011, The National Geoscience Exit Survey: Mapping the Academic and Career Pathways of Geoscience Undergraduates: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 43, p. 298.

  16. Gonzales, L.M., Keane, C.M., and Houlton, H.R., 2011, The National Geoscience Exit Survey: Mapping the Academic and Career Pathways of Geoscience Undergraduates: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 43, p. 298.

  17. Recruitment Strategies • Enhance Your Introductory Classes

  18. Potential Majors Introductory Classes

  19. Potential Majors Introductory Classes • Make the • funnel • LARGER!

  20. Freshman Sophomore Data for Fall 2003 - Spring 2006

  21. UNDECLARED n = 2619 n = 950 n = 3965 Data for Fall 2003 - Spring 2006

  22. Potential Majors Introductory Classes • Make the • funnel • LARGER! • Make the classes • BETTER!

  23. Better Teaching at the Intro Level Many Efforts and Programs Cutting Edge Workshops Sessions at AGU and GSA University center for improvement of teaching NSF-Sponsored Projects Etc. . .

  24. Recruitment Strategies • Enhance Your Introductory Classes • Inform Students about Career Opportunities • Attraction to our curriculum does not sustain enrollments . . . • Employment prospects do.

  25. Life After College How should I select my major? What should I select as my major? Will there be a job for me?

  26. Geology and Geography • Career fields for the 21st century. • Why?

  27. The Geoscience Workforce

  28. Program Growth at Georgia Southern University Number of Geology and Geography Majors GIS Program Beings Recruiting Talks Begin

  29. Recruitment Strategies • Enhance Your Introductory Classes • Inform Students about Career Opportunities

  30. Questions? • Type questions, comments or discussion points in the “chat box” on the right-hand side of your screen…

  31. Wrap-up • If you have additional questions or comments, please contact Pranoti Asher at Pasher@agu.org • If you have questions about the recruiting talks, contact Chuck Trupe at: chtrupe@georgiasouthern.eduor Dallas Rhodes at DRhode14@Kennesaw.edu

  32. Heads & Chairs Webinar Series Schedule • Geoscience Exit Survey - Results and the Future: Wednesday, October 17, 2:00-3:00 PM EDT • Program Assessment:Thursday, November 15,11:00 AM-12:00 PM EST • Recap of the 2012 AGU Meeting Fall H&C Meeting: Wednesday, December 19, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM EST

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