Exporting the Redshirt Model in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics across a Range of Institutions

对于低收入、学业有天赋的学生来说，红衫模式是一种替代途径，他们希望攻读工程、计算机科学、科学和数学方面的学位和职业，但需要更强大的准备基础。这种模式是基于田径运动中的红衫军项目，在该项目中，一年级的大学生有一年的时间准备参加大学级别的比赛。有证据表明，红衫模式在一系列研究型大学的工程中取得了成功，这个会议项目将通过提供一个机会，审查、实施和调查除研究密集型大学以外的更广泛的高等教育机构对该模式的实施，从而有助于满足全国对工程师、计算机科学家和科学家的需求。该模式还侧重于首次全日制学生。会议将使与会者参与制定和计划在其机构实施这一模式。组织者将利用红衫项目团队在六所研究型大学建立和维护综合模式的经验。会议议程由最佳实践推动，包括以下方面的会议：合作；模式的关键组成部分；对STEM基础知识的掌握；侵入性建议；社区建设；学习技能；学生的个人和专业发展；与行业的合作；筹资；可持续性；以及评估。强有力的混合方法评价是对计划开展的全面活动的补充。参与者的选择将基于在其机构建立红衫军计划的承诺，以及在不同机构(如类型、规模、地点)促进红衫军模式的基础上。该奖项反映了NSF的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的智力优势和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。

The Redshirt model is an alternative pathway for low-income, academically talented students, who want to pursue degrees and careers in engineering, computer science, science and mathematics, but need a stronger base of preparation. The model is based on Redshirt programs in athletics, in which a first year college student is given a year to prepare to compete at the university level. With evidence of the success of the Redshirt model in engineering across a set of research universities, this conference project will contribute to meeting the national need for engineers, computer scientists, and scientists by offering an opportunity to examine, implement, and investigate the implementation of the model at a broader array of institutions of higher education beyond research-intensive ones. The model also focuses on First-Time Full-Time students. The conference will engage participants in the development and planned implementation of the model at their institutions. Organizers will leverage the experience of the Redshirt project team in establishing and maintaining the comprehensive model at six research universities. The conference agenda is driven by best practices and includes sessions on collaboration; key components of the model; mastery of STEM basics; intrusive advising; community building; study skills; student personal and professional development; partnering with industry; fund-raising; sustainability; and evaluation. A robust mixed-methods evaluation complements the comprehensive activities that are planned. The selection of participants will be based on commitment to establishing a Redshirt program at their institutions and on fostering the Redshirt model at a diverse set of institution (e.g., types, size, location).This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.