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The Pa thway to Su ccess

This initiative aims to engage more students in STEM education, practice 21st-century skills, and enhance learning through the Science Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibilities (SENCER) program. Methods include workshops, course development funds, assessments, experiential learning, and community engagement. Discussions highlight increased retention rates, student experiences, national presentations, and awards received. The program has successfully implemented the SENCER teaching model, garnered national recognition, and encouraged faculty incorporation of innovative teaching concepts.

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The Pa thway to Su ccess

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  1. The Pathway to Success Goal 2 – Initiative 2 Applying the Science of Learning to the Learning of Science (SENCER)

  2. The Pathway to Success Introduction & Purpose • Science Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibilities (SENCER) • Applying the Science of Learning to the Learning of Science • Purpose: To engage more students in STEM education and practice 21st Century Skills

  3. The Pathway to Success Methods • Professional Development Workshops • Course Development Funds • SIR and SALG Assessment of Courses • Rubric 2.0 Assessment of Courses • Experiential Learning and Community Engagement in Classes • Student Presentationat National Conferences

  4. The Pathway to Success

  5. The Pathway to Success Discussion • Retention up 6.6% in the first year and 7.7% in the second year for students taking SENCERized ENVI 110. • Provided 700 field experiences each year in ENVI 110 • Presented 8 talks on SENCER at national venues in the last 2 years • Presented 10 poster presentations on SENCER at national venues in the past 2 years • Hosted a regional SENCER conference at ISU • Submitted two papers for publication assessing our SENCER program • Sent 22 students to national conferences through SENCER • 50 Faculty participated in workshops • 30 SENCER-like classes at ISU • Received the national William E. Bennett Award for Extraordinary Contributions to Citizen Science.

  6. The Pathway to Success Summary • SENCER Teaching Model at ISU for two years • National Recognition for the SENCER Student Leadership Team • Many faculty incorporating these concepts in classes • Working to involve more Foundational Studies classes • Expanding into Department of Applied Health Sciences(Dr. Kruger) and Sport Management (Dr. Strigas) through interested faculty

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