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Retention in the Biological Sciences
at
North Carolina A&T State University
Chairs’ Retreat
June 28, 2007
O’Henry Hotel Greensboro, NC
GOLDIE S. BYRD
Professor and Chair
Department of Biology
North Carolina A&T State University
OVERVIEW
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The Department
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Retention Plan in Biology
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GSK Retention Initiative
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Complementary Initiatives
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Evaluation/Accountability
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Sustainability
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Barriers
BIOLOGY
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301 Undergraduate Students
15 Graduate Students
13 Full Time Faculty
6 Adjuncts
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Biology,
Secondary Education
Master of Science in Biology
Master of Science in Secondary
Education with a concentration in
Biology
*Certificate Program in Biotechnology
BIOLOGY
RETENTION PLAN
Two of Five Major Goals
 Identify factors that govern students
success with the Department of Biology
 Seek external support for initiatives that
retain majors
BIOLOGICAL
Building SCIENCES
NASA Pipeline
PIPELINE
K -thru
9 6
Pre-K
Students
10 - School
12
High
Students
Univ. Undergraduate
Students
Community College
Students
Middle School
Graduate and
Professional Schools
University
Graduate
Students
Businesses
Jobs
BRIDGES TO THE FUTURE
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Bridge to the Baccalaureate
– From High School
Bridge to the Baccalaureate
– From Community Colleges
Bridge to the Masters
– From the Baccalaureate
Bridge to the Doctorate
– From the Masters
FACTORS THAT IMPACT
RETENTION
Academic
Bio/
Behavioral
RETENTION
Environmental
Financial
IDENTIFY FACTORS THAT GOVERN STUDENT
SUCCESS IN BIOLOGY
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Surveys
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Exit Interviews
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Statistical Analyses
WIN EXTERNAL SUPPORT FOR
RETAINING MAJORS
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National Institutes of Health (funded)
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Merck, Inc. (Pending)
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GlaxoSmithKline (funded)
A BROADER PERSPECTIVE
Retaining larger numbers of students in the
biological requires an interaction of
academic, environmental, socio-cultural, and
biological processes.
INITIATIVE GOALS
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Improve student transition into college
Provide academic, financial and social
supports
Improve student acceptance rates in
graduate and professional schools
IMPROVE STUDENT TRANSITION
INTO COLLEGE
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Six Week Pre-matriculation Program
– Peer Mentoring
– Summer Classes
– Living/Learning Communities
– Reading Comprehension
– Survival Skills
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Monday
Tuesday Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9 - 12
Courses
6–7 credits
Courses
6–7
credits
Courses
6–7 credits
Courses
6–7 credits
Courses
6–7 credits
12 - 1
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
1-3
Techniques
Research
Data
Analysis
Techniques
Research
Data
Analysis
Techniques
Research
3-4
E-journal
Scientific
Writing
Reading
Comprehension
Survival
Skills/ Time
Management
Computers
as
Research
Tools
5 -8
Dinner
Living Com.
Peer
Mentoring
Dinner
Living Com.
Supplemental
Instruction
Dinner
Living Com.
PROVIDE ACADEMIC, FINANCIAL,
AND SOCIAL SUPPORTS
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Peer Mentoring
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Supplemental Instruction
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Living/Learning Communities
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GSK Scholars (2 new full scholarships per year)
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8 RISE Scholars (NIH) per year
IMPROVE STUDENT ACCEPTANCE RATES
INTO GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL
SCHOOLS
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Quality Mentored Research Experiences
– Co-authors on Papers and Presentations
*Office of Undergraduate Research (Departmental)
Graduate and Professional School Admissions Test Prep
Applications Assistance
– Application
– Personal Statements
– Visits to Graduate and Professional Schools
– Edits
RESEARCH INTERNSHIP
PARTNERS
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Duke University
University of Miami
Brown University
GlaxoSmithKline
Merck, Inc
The National Institutes of Health
The Institute for Genome Research
Wake Forest University
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
North Carolina State University
Columbia University
The US Environmental Protection Agency
The University of Virginia
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories
RETENTION INITIATIVE FOR
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(GSK--$505,000)
Pre-matriculation Program
Chemistry
Biology
Calculus
Time Management
Research
Apply to Office
Of Undergrad
Research
Off-site
Research
Research
or
Professional
Experience
Graduate
and
Professional
School
Academy for the First
Year Experience
Learn the Campus
Peer Mentoring
Year1
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RISE
NIH
Intro to Careers in Science
Peer Mentoring
Supplemental Instruction
Living/Learning Communities
Year 2
Research
Seminar
Year 3
Health Disparities
Seminar
Present at National
Meeting
Professional
Test
Preparation
Apply to Graduate and
Professional School
Year 4
On Campus
Research
Science
Workforce
PROGRAM EVALUATION
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Strategic Evaluations, Inc
– Logic Model
– Annual Evaluations (surveys,
questionnaires, statistical analyses)
SUSTAINABILITY
EXPAND COLLABORATIVE
RESEARCH CAPACITY
Genetic Susceptibility of Alzheimer’s disease in
African Americans
Transplantation and Angiogenesis in Diabetes
Molecular and Cellular Carcinogenesis Translation
and Prevention
Healthy Lifestyle Behavior to Prevent Obesity
Alternative Therapies for the Prevention of
Hypertension
HOST DISTINGUISHED SYMPOSIA
AND SEMINAR SPEAKERS
Dr. David Satcher
Former Surgeon General
Dr. Clifford Houston
President-elect
ASM
Dr. Francis Collins
Director NHGRI
Dr. Norman Anderson
CEO APA
Dr. Haywood Brown
Chair of OB/GYN DUMC
INTRODUCING RESEARCH INTO
THE CLASSROOM AND EVERYDAY
LIFE
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Millions of boomers
(age 46 -64) are caring
for parents afflicted
with a disease that
steals minds and
memories….
– June 18, 2007
ENHANCE ABILITY TO RECRUIT
AND RETAIN STUDENTS
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Williams-Mack
Endowed Scholarship
Fund
Signature Funded Programs
($7million)
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Collaborative Research in Health Disparities and
– Biotechnology (NIH)
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Summer Institute in Genome Science (BWF)
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Biomathematical Learning Enhancement Network for Diversity
(NSF)
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Course Curriculum Laboratory Improvement (NSF)
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Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (NIH)
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Achievers in Career Enrichment (ACE)
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Academy for the First Year Experience (GSK)
True Measures of Success
1. Extent to which a significantly larger percentage of students:
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Succeed in the first year transition
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Complete science degree in four years
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Advance to graduate and professional degree programs or science workforce
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Maintain confidence and poise to become responsible leaders in global scientific
economy
2. Extent to which these activities may be leveraged to expand retention initiatives
in biology, across the college and across the campus
- Office of Undergraduate Research
- Complementary Programs
Recruiting, Educating and Retaining Students
in the Sciences
Require Teaching and Research
Academic and Career Advising
Quality Faculty
Excellent Curriculum
*Recruitment Packages for Students
Faculty Support (Time) and Development
Quality Facilities
Administrative Support
Operating Budgets
Research Support
Technical Support
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