ERIC Number: ED607499
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Publication Date: 2015-Sep
Pages: 16
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Five Things Student Affairs Professionals Can Do to Support Diverse Students in STEM. NASPA Research and Policy Institute Issue Brief
Espinosa, Lorelle L.; Nellum, Christopher J.
NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
Bolstering the call for diverse perspectives in the STEM classroom and laboratory is a current movement toward preparing all students--whether or not in STEM majors--for a world that is increasingly reliant on advances in technology and science, an approach that also thrives on diverse perspectives. Many institutions are embracing a "STEM for all" approach, building new or additional math and science courses into general education requirements alongside the humanities. Some are in fact touting computer programming as the "new cursive." It's not just an in-vogue phenomenon. Student affairs professionals in career preparation settings have long been familiar with the demand for talent that aligns with the skills and abilities associated with STEM education, such as critical thinking, problem solving, systems evaluation, mathematical reasoning, and inductive and deductive reasoning. Fortunately, student affairs professionals are poised to make a difference in how students approach and succeed in STEM fields and are particularly equipped to ensure the success of women, minority students, and minority women. The orientation of student affairs--one that fosters student body community, promotes cross-group collaboration, and celebrates inclusivity--is the perfect foundation upon which to build institutional success in undergraduate (as well as graduate) STEM education. This brief pulls together leading research and practices to describe five ways student affairs professionals can enact change from within institutions that will improve the climate and enhance the success of diverse students in the STEM fields.
Descriptors: STEM Education, Disproportionate Representation, Minority Group Students, Females, Student Personnel Services, College Students, College Faculty, Educational Cooperation, Inclusion, Evidence Based Practice
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Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: NASPA Foundation
Authoring Institution: NASPA Research and Policy Institute (RPI)
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