Technology Opportunity Pathway

该项目正在吸引和支持学生学习数学、工程科学、制图、多媒体、计算机信息系统、信息技术以及计算机系统和网络等领域。技术机会之路(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)通过有针对性的招聘和奖学金援助，增加学生数量，包括来自代表性不足群体的学生；2)通过定向、指导、跟踪和支持服务，提高学生的毅力和GPA；以及3)为学生转到四年制院校或在技术领域寻找工作提供帮助。顶尖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，向传统和成人学习者推广该计划。顶尖学者是根据经济需求、学术成就、专业准备和个人信息挑选出来的。顶层团队正在发展和维护与当地企业的关系，以促进实习和职业生涯，并转移机会。一个重要的组成部分是必须参加大学和顶尖学生服务活动。会议和研讨会以嘉宾演讲者和技能为特色，为学者提供有用的信息、培训和生存战略，旨在培养一支高技能的技术队伍。这些会议有助于形成教职员工和同行的社区，并促进终身学习技能和专业精神。更广泛的影响：项目结果将在每个学期结束时汇编，摘要数据将在链接到学院网站的顶级学者页面上报告。在全州和全国范围的会议上发表了演讲。主要研究人员正在与CSEMS的其他项目合作，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.