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ERIC Number: ED671635
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Sep
Pages: 21
Abstractor: ERIC
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Available Date: 0000-00-00
Measuring Equity Gaps in Enrollment and Graduation Trends in Illinois Computer Science Programs. Part 1: 4-Year Institutions
Judith Kom Nguiffo; Stephanie M. Werner
Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative, Discovery Partners Institute
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the overall employment in computing-related occupations is projected to grow 15 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. Moreover, computing-related fields make up almost half of all STEM jobs in Illinois and employment in computing-related fields is more remunerative compared to many other industries. Despite increasing demand, inequitable participation in computing-related jobs among historically marginalized groups, such as women and Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino workers, persists. Filling these positions while attracting and retaining a diverse workforce is equally important to avoid perpetuating existing disparities. Therefore, designing and delivering culturally relevant and responsive computer science (CS) and tech programs that meet the needs of a diverse student population is essential to broaden participation in CS programs, promote personal growth, and increase access to high-paying jobs. This report analyzes enrollment and completion trends for CS students at 4-year post-secondary institutions in Illinois. It measures gaps in equitable representation at the enrollment and completion time points for three historically marginalized groups: women, Black/African American students, and Hispanic/Latino students.
Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, State of Illinois for Discovery Partners Institute. 200 South Wacker Drive, 20th Floor, Chicago, IL 60304. Tel: 217-766-6779; e-mail: IWERC@mx.uillinois.edu; Web site: https://dpi.uillinois.edu/applied-research/iwerc/
Related Records: ED671633
Publication Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative (IWERC)
Identifiers - Location: Illinois
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