IMPLEMENTING A
ROBERT NOYCE
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Dr. Viji K. Sundar
Director Robert Noyce Scholarship Program
Mathematics Faculty
Director of Math Grants
Tara D. Ribeiro
Project Manager Robert Noyce Scholarship Program
Director Teacher Recruitment & Retention
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, STANISLAUS
KEY CONSIDERATIONS
 Assembling
a Noyce
Coordinating Team
 Mission Statement &
Scholar Commitment
 Partner Programs
 Target Populations
 Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
 Application
Development
 Advertising &
Recruiting
Application Review &
Scholar Selection
 Scholarship Contracts
 Scholar Expectations
& Responsibilities
 Scholar Academy
 Scholar Professional
Development
 Project Poster
 Program Reporting &
Evaluation

ASSEMBLING A NOYCE COORDINATING TEAM
PROGRAM DIRECTOR/PI
FACULTY
COORDINATORS/
MENTORS
ADMINISTRATIVE
COORDINATOR/
ASSISTANT
EXTERNAL
EVALUATOR
Coordinating team should consist of at least one faculty
member/specialist from each participating
STEM subject area or department
(i.e.: Math, Sciences, Secondary Teacher Education,
Grants & Special Programs Specialist, etc.)
MISSION STATEMENT & SCHOLAR COMMITMENT
A COMMUNITY OF PRE-SERVICE STEM
TEACHERS FROM CALIFORNIA’S
CENTRAL VALLEY
WE ARE…
COMMITTED
PASSIONATE
COMMUNITY BUILDING
COMMITTED
PASSIONATE
COMMUNITY BUILDING
Noyce Scholars will benefit from a professional learning community of
university professors, K-12 teachers, mathematicians, scientists,
professional educators and mentors who can provide training, support and
boost confidence both academically and professionally. They will
collaborate with other pre-service teachers who aspire to become the most
highly qualified STEM educators in California.
Scholar commitment to teaching will be amplified and motivated through
enhanced professional development. Meetings and workshops will allow
them to encourage each other in their teaching aspirations and share ideas
and concerns.
Scholars will blossom with the common desire to bring to life
the wonder of science & math to future students in a safe
and exciting learning environment where a love for knowledge
and respect for others will be role-modeled.
DETERMINING TARGET POPULATIONS
STEM
CSU
Stanislaus
Math &
Science
Undergraduate
Students
Credential
Students
(Jr./Sr. Level
Status)
(Secondary
Education)
Degree
Holders/
Career
Changers
(pursuing Secondary
Credential in Math or
Science)
ADVERTISING THE ROBERT NOYCE
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Website
Flyers/Posters
Brochure
Postcards
Campus
Newspapers
Direct E-mailings to Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni
Campus and Community
College Outreach
http://www.csustan.edu/NoyceScholarship/
APPLICANT CRITERIA
Junior, Senior or
Credential Level
students
Grade point
average (GPA) of
2.67 overall or 2.75
in the last 60 units
Math/Science
major, degree
holder or career
professional
Noyce Scholarship
application, two
letters of
recommendation,
statement of
intent, transcripts
Face-To-Face
Interview with
Scholarship
Selection
Committee
http://www.csustan.edu/NoyceScholarship/documents/RobertNoyceapplication.pdf
APPLICATION REVIEW
AND SCHOLAR SELECTION
Application Review
Face-to-Face Interviews
Select Reviewing Team
Select Reviewing Team
Mathematics Faculty
Member/Undergraduate
Teacher Preparation Advisor
Noyce Program PI/Math Grants
Director
Science Faculty
Member/Undergraduate
Teacher Preparation Advisor
Single Subject (7-12)
Credential Program
Coordinator
Determine Rating Scale
Application
Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Intent
GPA
Noyce Program Science
Coordinator/Mentor
Single Subject (7-12) Credential
Faculty/Teacher Intern
Program Director
Develop Interview Questions
Determine Rating Scale
SCHOLAR EXPECTATIONS &
RESPONSIBILITIES

Attend Noyce Scholar Academy

Attend major and credentialing program advising

Complete Natural Sciences 4961 (Science Scholars)

Complete Mathematics for Secondary Teachers (Math Scholars)

Complete early-field experience in teaching requirement

Complete Secondary Teacher Certification Program

Participate in professional development activities

Submit required surveys and evaluations

Teach in a high-need school for two years
(per each award year)
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT CONTRACT
FORGIVABLE LOAN TUITION
ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT
Consult




Financial Aid
University Legal Dept.
Financial Services
Post [Grant] Awards
Review examples of existing campus
Forgivable Loan Tuition Assistance
Agreements
SCHOLARSHIP
RECIPIENT
PROMISSORY NOTE
Student’s obligations
under this Agreement
shall be evidenced by
a Promissory Note,
which shall set forth
student’s indebtedness
to the University
under the terms of the
Agreement. Student
agrees to execute the
Forgivable Loan
Tuition Assistance
Agreement and
Promissory Note and
comply with all of its
terms and
conditions of
repayment.
SCHOLAR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Statewide Math and
Science Teacher
Conferences
Monthly
Meetings
Noyce Scholar Academy
Educational Technology
Conference
“Common Core/NGSS”
Workshops
Transition From Student
to Teacher Conference
Early Field Experience in
Teaching (tutoring/coaching in
Central California
Mathematics Conference
area schools & programs)
Guest
Speakers
Summer Internships
STEM Teacher & Researcher Program
Teacher Researcher Academy
NASA Pre-Service Teacher Institute
Inquiry Based
Instruction
NOYCE SCHOLAR ACADEMY
California State University, Stanislaus
Robert Noyce Scholar Academy 2012
“Teachers From the Valley for the Valley”
Academy Schedule
Saturday,
September 8
8:30-9am
Hospitality
9-9:30am
9:30-10:30am
10:40-11:40
11:40am12:10pm
12:10-12:40pm
12:40-1:40pm
1:40-2:30pm
2:30-3:00pm
Coffee &
Cont.
Breakfast
Welcome
Noyce Goals and
Expectations
Dr. Viji
Sundar
Common Core
Part I
Dr. Donna
Andrews
Unraveling the
History of the
Earth:
Lunch
Team
Building
Tara Ribeiro
The New Kid on the
Block: Hangin'
Tough
Elias Youhanna
Noyce Panel
Reflections
Closing
Dr. Viji Sundar
DAndrews@csustan.edu
Dr. Horacio
Ferriz
VSundar@csustan.edu
TRibeiro@csustan.edu
Basic approaches for the
teaching of Earth Sciences
EYouhanna@csustan.edu
Veronica Chaidez
Carlos Delgadillo
Maria Figueroa
Paul Anserlian
Alice Poulson
Armando Mendoza
HFeriz@gmail.com
Saturday,
September 22
8:30-9am
Hospitality
9-9:30am
9:30-10:30am
10:40-11:40
11:40am12:10pm
12:10-12:40pm
12:40-1:40pm
1:40-2:30pm
2:30-3:00pm
Coffee &
Cont.
Breakfast
Welcome
Opening Session
Dr. Viji Sundar
& Dr. Donna
Andrews
Common Core
Part II
Dr. Donna
Andrews
The Nature of
Math
Dr. Viji Sundar
Lunch
Team
Building
Tara Ribeiro
The Nature of
Inquiry
Dr. Michael
Fleming
STAR Panel
Reflections
Closing
Dr. Viji Sundar
VSundar@csustan.edu
DAndrews@csustan.edu
DAndrews@csustan.edu
vsundar@csustan.edu
TRibeiro@csustan.edu
MFleming1@csustan.edu
Jonathan Kamp
Jorge Ruiz
Kevin Testo
PROGRAM REPORTING AND EVALUATION
REPORTING IS REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT THE SITE’S EFFORTS IN:
attracting, preparing,
supporting and retaining
effective STEM teachers
meeting program
goals, guidelines
and objectives
providing professional development
opportunities that enhance/impact
Scholar knowledge base, teaching
strategies and skills
tracking Scholarship recipients while in the
program and under obligation to teach
REPORTING IS SUBMITTED QUARTERLY AND ANNUALLY:
Annual PI Report
Annual Data Submission
Quarterly Report
Program
Reports on Scholar and
Program Activities
Strategies/
institution specifics
Activities/ Impact
External Evaluation
Annual evaluation on effectiveness of the program in meeting
goals, guidelines, objectives and specifications
(by an expert who can conduct an objective evaluation)
Two Minute Survey
1.
List two things you learned in
this session.
2.
What question is uppermost in
your mind as you leave this
session?
3.
I found this session to be…..