Technology Opportunity Pathway

该项目吸引和支持学生进入数学、工程科学、制图、多媒体、计算机信息系统、信息技术、计算机系统和网络等领域。技术机会途径（TOP）为30名表现出学术技能和个人准备的学者提供奖学金。智力优势：奖学金计划的目标是(1)增加学生人数，包括那些来自代表性不足群体的学生，因为有针对性的招聘和奖学金援助；2)通过引导、指导、跟踪和支持服务，提高学生的坚持度和GPA；3)为学生转学到四年制大学或在技术领域寻找工作提供帮助。TOP团队由五名教职员工和招生管理主任组成。正在编制招聘材料和支助服务活动，以便向传统和成人学习者推广该方案。TOP学者是根据经济需求、学术成绩、专业准备和个人信息来选择的。TOP团队正在发展和维护与当地企业的关系，以促进实习、职业和转学机会。一个重要的组成部分是必须参加学院和TOP学生服务活动。会议和研讨会以嘉宾演讲和技能为特色，为学者提供有用的信息、培训和生存策略，旨在培养高技能的技术劳动力。这些会议有助于形成教师和同行的社区，促进终身学习技能和专业精神。更广泛的影响：项目结果将在每学期结束时进行汇总，汇总数据将在链接到学院网站的TOP Scholar页面上报告。报告将在全州和全国会议上发表。主要研究人员正在与其他cems项目合作，并通过出版物和专业会议与同事分享项目成果。

This project is attracting and supporting students to the areas of mathematics, engineering science, drafting, multimedia, computer information systems, information technology, and computer systems and networking. Technology Opportunity Pathway (TOP) provides 30 scholars who demonstrate academic skills and personal readiness with scholarships. Intellectual Merit: The scholarship program objectives are to (1) increase the number of students, including those from underrepresented groups, as a result of targeted recruitment and scholarship aid; 2) improve student persistence and GPA with orientation, mentoring, tracking, and support services; and 3) provide assistance for students to transfer to a four-year institution or to seek employment in a technical field. The TOP Team consists of five faculty members and the Dean of Enrollment Management. Recruitment materials and support service activities are being developed to promote the program to traditional and adult learners. TOP scholars are selected based on financial need, academic merit, professional readiness, and personal information. The TOP team is developing and maintaining relationships with local businesses to promote internships and career and transfer opportunities. A significant component is the required participation in college and TOP student services activities. Meetings and workshops feature guest speakers and skills to provide scholars with useful information, training, and survival strategies aimed at educating a highly skilled technical workforce. These meetings help form a community of faculty and peers and promote lifetime learning skills and professionalism. Broader Impact: The program outcomes are being compiled at the end of each semester and summary data is being reported on a TOP Scholar page linked to the college website. Presentations are being made at statewide and national conferences. The principal investigators are collaborating with other CSEMS projects and sharing program outcomes with colleagues through publications and at professional conferences.