Upward Mobility for Underrepresented Students: A Model for a Cohort-Based Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Upward Mobility for Underrepresented Students: A Model for a Cohort-Based Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
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代表性不足的学生的向上流动性：基于队列的计算机科学学士学位模型
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10.1145/3159450.3159551
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2018
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B. Su
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Sathya Narayanan;Kathryn Cunningham;S. Arteaga;W. Welch;L. Maxwell;Zechariah Chawinga;B. Su
CSin3是一个基于队列的三年制计算机科学学士学位课程，提高了传统上代表性不足的计算机科学学生的毕业率。社区学院和公立大学之间的合作努力，CSin3提供了一个明确的途径向上的社会经济流动到高薪技术行业。CSin 3学生90%来自传统上代表性不足的群体，80%是第一代，32%是女性，三年毕业率为71%，而传统计算机科学学生的四年毕业率为22%。毕业时，CSin 3学生在计算机科学知识的标准化考试中的得分与4年或更长时间毕业的传统学生相似。第一批毕业生在毕业后两个月内的就业率为78%，包括苹果、Salesforce和Uber等大型科技公司的职位。通过实施基于队列的学习社区，预定义的课程途径，及时的学术和行政支持，全面的经济援助，以及对21世纪技能的关注，CSin 3计划在解决技术行业存在的能力，成本，质量和多样性挑战方面取得了可喜的成果。
CSin3 is a cohort-based, three-year computer science bachelor's degree program that has increased graduation rates of traditionally underrepresented computer science students. A collaborative effort between a community college and a public university, CSin3 provides a clear pathway for upward socio-economic mobility into the high-paying technology industry. CSin3 students are 90% from traditionally underrepresented groups, 80% first-generation, 32% female, and have a three-year graduation rate of 71%, compared to a 22% four-year graduation rate for traditional computer science students. Upon graduation, CSin3 students score similarly on a standardized exam of computer science knowledge as compared to traditional students who graduate in 4 years or more. The first graduates had a job placement rate of 78% within two months of graduation, including positions at large technology companies like Apple, Salesforce, and Uber. By implementing a cohort-based learning community, a pre-defined course pathway, just-in-time academic and administrative support, comprehensive financial aid, and a focus on 21st century skills, the CSin3 program has demonstrated promising results in addressing the capacity, cost, quality, and diversity challenges present in the technology industry.