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Recruiting Future Mathematics and Science Teachers. Sandra Abell, Co-Director, MU. Missouri Center for Mathematics and Science Teacher Education--Background. Preparation & Support. Center Goals. Goals. Recruitment. Connection. Quality Mathematics & Science Teachers. Retention.
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Recruiting Future Mathematics and Science Teachers Sandra Abell, Co-Director, MU
Missouri Center for Mathematics and Science Teacher Education--Background
Preparation & Support Center Goals Goals Recruitment Connection Quality Mathematics & Science Teachers Retention
Center Recruitment Strategies • MU Journalism student project. • Advertisements in Missouri newspapers March, 2004. • Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune • Columbia Daily Tribune • Jefferson City Post-Tribune • Joplin Globe • Moberly Monitor-Index • Sedalia Democrat • Southeast Missourian • Whiteman Spirit • Advertisement in Mizzou Alumni Magazine and Maneater. • Recruiting at graduate school and career fairs. • Brochures to 4,500 mathematics and science teachers. • Billboards on I-70 and Hwy 54. • Alternative Certification Stipends. • Website.
Center Recruiting Results (since March 1, 2004) • Website: 103 inquiries • 29 potential career changers • 2 college students • 51 teachers • 21 other
Potential Career Changers—Where they heard about us first • Billboard: 3 • Newspapers: • Jefferson City Post-Tribune: 4 • Joplin Globe: 2 • Southeast Missourian: 2 • MU Alumni Magazine: 6 • Unknown: 12
Center Recruiting Results (since March 1, 2004) • Where the requests came from: • Missouri--NE: 4; NW: 4, KC: 9; SW: 11; SE: 6; SL: 20; Mid-MO: 26 • Other states—Arkansas, California, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Tennessee, Texas, Washington
Comments “My degree is in Business Administration and I am interested in teaching. Can I obtain a masters in education without having an undergraduate degree in education? Is it possible to start teaching without my certification? If so, what would be required?” “I am interested in the possibility of a career change. I would fit into the category of science and math. I have a degree in Biomedical Engineering. I am currently a practicing physician in Joplin. I would appreciate receiving more information.” “I am planning to return to MO from TX soon. I would like to find out about alt cert programs in the state for teaching. Could you send me information regarding what colleges offer and what the criteria are for obtaining certification?” (Medical technologist who saw I-70 billboard is now in MAT program at CMSU.)
Alt Cert Recruitment: Audience-Specific Strategies • Homecomers • Advisors • Career fairs • Student organizations • Career changers • School district human resource directors • Newspaper ads • Alumni ads and mailings • Troops to Teachers • Billboards and movie theatre ads
Recruiting for MU Alt Cert Programs Target: 30 students per cohort, 15 science/15 mathematics Cohort #1(Table 1) Cohort #2(Table 2)
Alt Cert Recruiting Results Target: 30 students per cohort, 15 science and 15 mathematics education Cohort #1 Results: 19 students, 8 science and 11 mathematics education Cohort #2 Results: 30 students, 17 science and 13 mathematics education
Statewide Data—Program Graduates* *Based on data from ___ institutions.
Discussion • What recruitment strategies do you use to attract students to your traditional program? Alternative certification program? • What strategies have you found to be most successful? Your Help is Needed • Did you turn in data about graduates? • Is the website information about your institution correct?
