Friday & Saturday, October 14 & 15, 2016
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| Presenter(s): Pavel Sikorskii, Jeff Morford | |
| Time: 11:00am-11:50am | Room: J135 |
| Title: The Right Math at the Right Time Task Force | |
| Abstract: The Right Math at the Right Time Task Force is a cross-institutional, state-wide group of Michigan educators who are working to improve students' success in gateway mathematics courses by aligning these courses across institutions, supporting program faculty in choosing the right math pathway for their students, and promoting research based solutions for mathematically underprepared students. This work is supported by the Michigan Center for Student Success through a Dana Center grant and draws from successful approaches sponsored by the Dana Center in other states. Please, come find out more about the work of the group and its proposal for improving mathematics higher education in Michigan. | |
| Materials: (TBA) | |
| Biographical: Pavel Sikorskii has been working in the Department of Mathematics at Michigan State University for over a decade. He has taught most of the undergraduate level mathematics courses from Intermediate Algebra to senior level courses at MSU. He has served as a leader or key personnel on numerous research projects funded by NSF, NIH, DOW Foundation, and other agencies. Pavel Sikorskii's service to the educational community has been recognized by Departmental, College, University, and State Awards. His current position in the Department of Mathematics is Co-Director of Undergraduate Studies. He plays key role in coordinating all aspects of the undergraduate mathematics program at MSU. Pavel Sikorskii is currently overseeing the transformation of gateway mathematics courses at MSU with the overarching goals of improving student outcomes, reducing time to degree, improving graduation rates, and STEM recruitment and retention. | |