2016 MichMATYC Fall Conference

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2016 MichMATYC Fall Conference
Friday & Saturday, October 14 & 15, 2016
Delta College

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Presenter(s): Linda Braddy
Time: 9:00am	Room: East Concourse (lower level)
Title: Critical Mass
Abstract: The mathematical sciences community is finally reaching a critical mass with regard to improving undergraduate mathematics education on a national scale. I will highlight recent efforts that have helped bring us to this point and implications for community colleges, in particular. I will also provide specific, practical ideas to help ensure continued progress toward providing meaningful mathematical experiences for all our students.
Materials: Presentation: Critical Mass Critical Mass (Full Version) A Common Vision Barriers and Opportunities for 2-Year and 4-Year STEM Degrees Engage to Excel
Biographical: Linda Braddy is Vice President for Academic Affairs at Tarrant County College (TCC) Northeast Campus. She previously served as Deputy Executive Director of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) in Washington, D.C. (2012-2016), where she oversaw MAA programs, public policy efforts, the Competitions Department, and the Meetings and Facilities Department. While at MAA, she increased the externally funded programs portfolio from $8 million to $14.5 million. From 2009 to 2012, she served as dean of the Division of Health and Natural Sciences and subsequently as dean of the Division of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at TCC's South Campus. Prior to her tenure at TCC, she was chair of the Department of Mathematics at East Central University (ECU) in Ada, Oklahoma, as well as a tenured, full professor. Throughout her tenure at ECU, she directed professional development programs for K-12 mathematics teachers and other grant-funded initiatives to improve the teaching and learning of mathematics, directed initiatives to redesign courses and programs, and won multiple teaching awards at the local and regional levels. She received her Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Oklahoma and her research area is undergraduate mathematics education.