Math & Science: Gateways
to STEM Degrees and
Careers
John Lipp
STEM-H Coordinator
John Tyler Community College
Agenda
• Some Statistics
• Virginia Placement Test & Developmental
Math Modules
• STEM Career & Education Opportunities
• Math/Science Requirements
• Four Years of High School Math
• Early Placement Testing
• Senior Capstone
• Free College Math Preparation Materials
Why STEM-H?
• #1 issue facing Virginia businesses was
STEM-H workforce development and
education
• Job Growth Is Nearly Double That Of NonSTEM-H Occupations
• Wages Are 66% Higher in STEM Careers
When Compared to General Occupations
• 13.8% of all the jobs to be filled in
the next 4 years are expected to be
STEM-H.
• Virginia needs to graduate 28% more
STEM-H students to reach the national
average
Percent Of New STEM Careers
Top 30 US News Best Jobs - 2014
1. Software Developer
17.Physical Therapy Assistant
All 30 Top
2. Computer System Analyst
18.Civil Engineer
Jobs Are
3. Dentist
19.Mechanical Engineer
STEM-H
4. Nurse Practitioner
20.Veterinarian
Careers!!!
5. Pharmacist
21.Occupational Therapist
Assistant
6. Registered Nurse
22.Clinical Lab Technician
7. Physical Therapist
23.Operations Research Analyst
8. Physician
24.IT Manager
9. Web Developer
25.Dietitian/Nutritionist
10.Dental Hygienist
26.Diagnostic Medical
11.Information Security
Sonographer
Analyst
27.Massage Therapist
12.Database Administrator
28.Veterinary Technician Associate’s Degree
13.Physician Assistant
29.Esthetician
14.Occupational Therapist
30.Computer Programmer
15.Market Research Analyst
Basis: % Growth, Employment, Salary, Stress & Work-Life Balance
Basis: % Growth, Employment, Salary, Stress & Work-Life Balance
16.Phlebotomist
Health Occupations
STEM-H @ John Tyler
22%
37%
of 2012-13
graduates
earned a STEM-H
program
credential
of Tyler
students are
enrolled in
STEM-H Programs
John Tyler’s STEM-H Programs Of Study
• Transfer Programs (AS Degrees)
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Engineering
General Studies – Science Specialization
Information Systems
Secondary Teacher Education - Mathematics and Science
• Work-related credentials (AAS or Certificate)
• Architectural Engineering Technology
• Information Technology:
• Cisco Network , Computer Applications , Network
Support , Program Development
• Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics
Technician Specialization
• Nursing, Funeral Studies
• Technical Studies
• HVAC, Industrial/Residential Electricity , Mechanical
Maintenance , Precision Machining Technology ,
Welding
• Career Studies Certificates
• 21 Program Majors
John Tyler’s Other Programs Of Study
• Transfer Programs (AS or AA degrees)
• Business
• General Studies
• General Studies:
• Logistics, Psychology, Teacher Education
• Liberal Arts
• Work-related credentials (AAS or Certificate)
• Visual Arts
• Accounting
• Business Management
• Early Childhood Development
• Human Services
• Police Science
• Building Construction
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Child Care
Fine Arts
General Education
Homeland Security
• Career Studies Certificates
Greatest Obstacle: College Readiness in Math
• Over 60% of students entering community
colleges require developmental math
• Less than 25% of these students will
graduate from college
STEM-H Pipeline: Math Readiness Strategy
32% Were Not
College Ready
Only 21%
Chose STEM
• Enhance college math readiness in
high school graduates
• Increase STEM-H career and education
awareness
Impact of High School Math Courses on
College Readiness
Algebra II or Less
40%
60%
Beyond Algebra II
College
Ready
Not College
Ready
82%
18%
Course Beyond Algebra II Doubles College Readiness
College
Ready
Not College
Ready
College Level Math Qualifications
• SAT Math: 520 or ACT Math: 22
• Placement Testing (VPT)
• Complete Developmental Math Modules:
• 1 – 3: Applied Technical Math & Intro to Math
• 1 – 5: College Algebra
• 1 – 9: Pre-Calculus
Developmental Math Module Requirements
Mod 1: Operations with Positive Fractions
Intro to Math or
Mod 2: Operations with Positive Decimals & Technical Math
Non-Transfer AAS
Percents
Mod 3: Algebra Basics
Mod 4: First Degree Equations and Inequalities
in One Variable
or STEM Certificate
Mod 5: Linear Equations, Inequalities, &
Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Mod 6: Exponents, Factoring, and Polynomial
Equations
Mod 7: Rational Expressions and Equations
Mod 8: Rational Exponents and Radicals
Mod 9: Functions, Quadratic Equations, and
Parabolas
College Algebra:
Gateway to
Transfer or
STEM AAS
Pre-Calculus:
Gateway to
Transfer;
Required for
STEM majors
Math Readiness Determines Students’ Choices
of Major
• Transfer Degree
• Entry Course: Pre-Calculus (College Algebra)
• Ending Course: Calculus or Statistics
• AAS Degree (STEM-H)
• Entry Course: College Algebra
• Ending Course: Pre-Calculus
• AAS/AAA Degree (non-STEM)
• Entry Course: Introduction to Mathematics
• Certificate (STEM)
• Entry Course: Applied Technical Math
. . . And the Science Courses They Can
Enroll In
• General Biology 101
• Math Prerequisite: Modules 1 – 3 or Equivalent
• College Chemistry 111
• Math Prerequisite: Precalculus
• College Physics 201
• Math Prerequisite: Precalculus or Calculus
Many STEM majors
require Chemistry.
Questions?
John Lipp
STEM-H Coordinator
jlipp@jtcc.edu
(804) 768-6638