EU–originated MOOCs, with focus on multi- and single-institution platforms

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The Case for Improving U.S. Computer Science Education

Despite the growing use of computers and software in every facet of our economy, not until recently has computer science education begun to gain traction in American school systems. The current focus on improving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in the U.S. school system has disregarded differences within STEM fields. Indeed, the most important STEM field for a modern economy is not only one that is not represented by its own initial in "STEM" but also the field with the fewest number of high school students taking its classes and by far has the most room for improvement—computer science

Initiating and Sustaining Female Networks in Computer Science and IT

Over the last decade, several networks and communities for women in IT have been initiated. It has been known that specific needs for support exist where members of a minority have difficulties in finding like-minded people in their everyday environment. This paper investigates different forms of female networks in Computer Science and IT. In particular, it analyses forms of network initiation, which often involve face-to-face meetings at regular events like conferences or, increasingly, at summer universities for female students. We conducted three studies to identify the attendees' expectations and needs for support using questionnaires, interviews, and a wiki analysis. This paper aims at identifying effective strategies for initiating female networks

Improving Underrepresented Minority Student Persistence in STEM.

Members of the Joint Working Group on Improving Underrepresented Minorities (URMs) Persistence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)-convened by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute-review current data and propose deliberation about why the academic "pathways" leak more for URM than white or Asian STEM students. They suggest expanding to include a stronger focus on the institutional barriers that need to be removed and the types of interventions that "lift" students' interests, commitment, and ability to persist in STEM fields. Using Kurt Lewin's planned approach to change, the committee describes five recommendations to increase URM persistence in STEM at the undergraduate level. These recommendations capitalize on known successes, recognize the need for accountability, and are framed to facilitate greater progress in the future. The impact of these recommendations rests upon enacting the first recommendation: to track successes and failures at the institutional level and collect data that help explain the existing trends

Educational Policies Committee, Agenda, October 6, 2022

Approval of Minutes - September 1, 2022 Subcommittee Reports Curriculum Subcommittee (Chad Simon) Course Approvals - 128 Academic Standards Subcommittee (Renee Galliher) General Education Subcommittee (Matt Sanders) Minutes - September 20, 2022 Other Business Curriculum Deadlines - Toni Gibbons Adjourn: 4:00 p

Educational Policies Committee Program Proposal, College of Engineering, April 27, 2018

Utah State University requests approval to offer the following Master\u27s degree(s): Master of Science in Data Science effective Fall 2018

Curriculum Subcommittee Agenda, January 12, 2017

Program Proposals Offering a Master of Science in Data Science Offering a Computer Science Teaching Minor Offering a Bachelor of Science in Technology Systems Offering a Minor in Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies Changing the name of the Master of Learning Technology and Instructional Design to Master of Arts in Instruction Technology and Learning Restructuring the EAPS specialization into four new specializations: Behavior Analysis, Brain and Cognition, Quantitative Psychology and Sociobehavioral Epidemiology Offering a Master’s Degree in Data Analytics Semester Course Approval Review