Pan-Organizational Summit on the U.S. Science and Engineering Workforce Meeting Summary (2003) / Chapter Skim
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Position Paper on the U.S. Science & Engineering Workforce
Position Paper on the U.S. Science & Engineering Workforce
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workforce, although none of these specifically address supply and demand workforce issues of future science and engineers. In preparing reports on these issues, the Forum was briefed by experts in the areas of interest; reviewed relevant research and reports; compiled data from a variety of sources; and conducted interviews and meetings with a broad range of participants from the K-12, higher education, military, and business sectors.
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The use of technology in preparing students and workers for highperforming jobs making learning more effective and accessible 5. The challenge of improving mathematics and science educationdeveloping a plan to increase participation and achievement THE PREPARATION OF COLLEGE GRADUATES FOR TODAY'S WORKPLACE Spanning the Chasm: A Blueprintfor Action, Business-Higher Education Forum, 1999.
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The core curriculum must address student acquisition or reinforcement of personal traits ethics, adaptability, self-management, global consciousness, and a passion for lifelong learning. · Foreign language, which promotes cultural understanding and global consciousness, should be required.
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To review and summarize research evidence and other arguments that support the value of racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity in business and higher education 2. To call attention to the many programs and strategies including internships, mentoring programs, and sophisticated academic admissions systems that foster diversity and can serve as models for companies and universities seeking effective, legal tools for achieving racial and ethnic diversity 3.
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9. Encourage university governing boards and state policymakers to give priority to increasing the amount of need-based aid, even in the face of competing legislative agendas and state university budget cuts.
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These tripartite partnerships produce four powerful benefits: the generation of a comprehensive, coherent strategy; the achievement of critical mass in reform efforts; the coordination of projects to leverage resources; and the acceptance of joint responsibility for implementing reform efforts across the education system. The BHEF recommends that leaders in the three sectors use the following best practices derived from its study of education collaborations throughout the nation.
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However, the BHEF realizes that identifying learning solutions that help students develop the cross-functional, flexible skills in leadership, teamwork, communications, and other key attributes to success isn't enough. The BHEF is nearing completion of a paper that will offer suggestions on how to make learning solutions widely available.
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The BHEF seeks collaboration with a broad array of constituencies parents, students, K-12 educators and administrators, businesses, two- and four-year college and university faculty, school boards, K-16 councils, professional associations, government agencies, corporate
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The policy work of interstate collaboratives such as the Midwest Higher Education Consortium, a compact of 10 states that promotes cooperation and resource sharing in higher education, and the Council of Chief State School Officers' state collaboratives on assessment, accountability, reporting, and student standards, could be shared nationally as models for how states and districts can come to consensus on major educational issues. Mentoring programs, such as the undergraduate research experience in the AMP program, and teacher-in-the workplace programs, such as the National Science Foundation's (NSF)
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Using the survey outcomes, research results, and collaboration with federal, state, and local education agencies, the BHEF would develop a "straw man" paper, with K-16 action plans, which would be discussed and amended in a series of five local meetings around the country. They would be hosted by BHEF members and would provide opportunity for input by educators, policymakers, and business people.
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