Modernizing Undergraduate Mathematics Programs Dr Uri Treisman Professor

Modernizing Undergraduate Mathematics Programs Dr. Uri Treisman, Professor of Mathematics and Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin Amy Getz, Strategic Implementation Lead, Charles A. Dana Center a Charles A. Dana Center higher education initiative

Higher Ed Mathematics Enrollment 4 Year Institutions 2 Year Institutions 1995 2000 2005 2010 College Algebra and below 57% 58% 56% 54% 81% 81% 80% Calculus 37% 35% 37% 38% 10% 8% 7% 7% 7% 6% 7% 8% 12% 10% 12% Advanced Courses Other Courses (2 Year) TOTAL Enrollment (in thousands) 1469 1614 1607 1971 1348 1273 1580 1887 2

Completion of Gateway Math by ACT Sub-score Community College Pre-requisite Model vs. Co-requisite Model Results of TBR Co-requisite Full Implementation 70% 61, 1% 65, 9% 51, 7% 51, 1% 53% 43, 6% 42, 6% 35% 33, 4% 27, 1% 25, 6% 19, 7% 18% 2, 7% 3, 8% 13 14 6, 8% 13, 1% 11, 5% 12, 3% 0% 15 Pre-requisite Model AY 2012 -13 16 17 18 No ACT Total Full Implementation - Fall 2015

Math Class Distribution for Developmental Students 13 20 5%% % 62 %

The North Star 1. Move from being a service discipline to being an essential partner. 2. Move from being a barrier to student success to being a reliable support. 3. Narrow the gap between mathematics as we practice it and mathematics as students experience it. 5

“You may go to hell and I will go to Texas. ” -Davy Crocket 6

Thinking beyond our classrooms. . . What are the barriers that prevent students from walking through the door? What are the barriers that prevent students from progressing towards their goals? 7

Thinking beyond our classrooms. . . § Arbitrary or unnecessary prerequisite requirements § Lack of predictable course learning outcomes § Inconsistency in math requirements for similar programs § Lack of clear messaging on default math requirements for programs 8

Goal: Math pathways aligned to programs of study in clear, predictable structures 9

A call to action. . . § Establish high quality, rigorous pathways § Work with partner disciplines to align the right pathway with programs § Work with other stakeholders to understand address problems with transfer and applicability 10

Contact Information § General information about the Dana Center: www. utdanacenter. org § Higher Education work: www. utdanacenter. org/higher-education/ § Amy Getz: getz_a@austin. utexas. edu § To receive monthly updates about the NMP, contact us at: mathways@austin. utexas. edu 11