OPAS Motivate Workgroup

Focal Strategy

Increase students' interest and knowledge of engineering and applied science opportunities

Increase the presence of STEM-knowledgeable volunteers in the classroom by identifying and overcoming barriers to volunteers' participation
Increase the connections between businesses and educators by targeted recruitment
Increase the resources and synergies among STEM education providers by collaborating with NOISE (Network of Informal STEM Educators).

Action Items last reviewed and updated April 6, 2009

try to cut down the backlog of meeting summaries, notes, and AIs
Work on Engineering Frosh Survey
Stand by for work on additional funding channels

next steps for Bright Future, Motivate segment with Bruce
eCHAMP issues -- admin, PR, website ...

Ken
- eCHAMP website

Agenda - #25 - July 22, 2009 - Draft

Meeting Objective	Update the group on activity
SAME phone number	1.877.807.5706 participant id 214547
9:00 - 9:05	1 Meet and greet
9:05 - 9:25	2 Next steps regarding implementing our plan in the next biennium Budget awaits ETIC approval 7/24 & OSBHE approval October 1-2 Short summary of our strategy and plan - defines "segments" Discussion of Revised Allocation Recommendation Proposed Process Draft materials for 1st RFP -- expecting comments back from Prepare Computer science: Scope of work, instructions, template Student Internships: Outline of scope of work Rubric Comments to Jo
9:25 - 9:30	3 Review open action items Engineering Frosh Survey -- is up and collecting data eCHAMP - Ben is working on the report as he can; he is down in Louisiana at the moment, expected back Saturday Trip report: NCWIT/ NSF BPC Outreach to K-12 conference (Jo)
9:30 - 9:50	4 Design of new committee structure (as of Steering 7/17) Proposed goals: Quality implementation of 2009-2011 investments Planning for 2011-2013 Biennium Proposed organization - segments clumped Committees, spinning off subgroups as needed: In-Class (CS, PLTW) interface with PLTW Statewide Strategy (Lita) interface/merge with ETIC CSTF Out-of-Class Campus RFP grades 4-8, diversity emphasis eCHAMP Internships Marketing (Di & Endi) Steering next meeting, address funding/resources role Quarterly meetings plus as needed Subcommittee serves like a board of directors for the segment Oversees investment Develops plan for next biennium Provides advocacy as needed Recruiting -- ideally, people who can serve in all three roles: review proposals, oversight, and planning
9:50 - 10:00	Review this meeting's action items and set date for next meeting

Working Documents

Volunteer Questionnaire- Draft March 12, 2007	OPAS White Paper: Fostering STEM Diversity
Web based Volunter Survey - May 4, 2007 supercedes previous version	Professional Organizations' Events .xls - 031507 amendments to Jo, please
Brainstorming Legislative Concepts - 090707	Blank Word Document with OPAS logo
OPAS Summary of Strategy - August 2007	Funding Analysis Worksheet for the Steering Committee - blank - draft 042007
Volunteer Survey - January 18, 2008 supercedes previous versions	Raw notes from January 30, 2008 Worksession
eCHAMP webpage -- engineering CoacH And Mentor Program	Key Points for the ETIC Proposal - Post-Meeting, February 14

Roster

Co-Chair Ben Manny	Retired from Intel R & D	Ben is an enthusiastic UT Austin alumni with a passion for education. He also volunteers for the Intel Retirees and at Hilhi where he has mentored InvenTeams (funded by the Lemelson Foundation) for two years.
Dianna Bancke	Program Manager, Techstart Education Foundation	Diana's teaching career started by volunteering in the computer room in her children’s elementary school and evolved into a classified computer teaching position in 1985. She taught in a K-4 public school for many years, and then a K-8 private school, picking up her Masters in Teaching and teaching license along the way. She has both attended classes and volunteered at SuperQuest. Other volunteer experience includes LEGO robotics tournaments and TechStart's Uncork-Ed gala.
Ryan Collay	Assistant Director, Programming, SMILE, OSU	In his 14 years with SMILE, Ryan has striven to make sure students develop connections to college through their interests and aspirations in science and math (STEM). He also supports teachers through their professional development as well as through partnerships and club curriculum.
David Coronado	Director, MESA (Math Engineering Science Achievement) PSU	David is working on a Pre-Engineering Conference for MESA students and their families at PSU on April 14.
Joyce Cresswell	Executive Director, Saturday Academy	Joyce came to the OPAS Strategic Planning Summit in 2005 and worked on Best Practices, and then spent some time with the Marketing Committee in 2006. Lately, she's been establishing Saturday Academy as an independent non-profit, but found time to attend the NOISE kickoff conference.
Don Domes	PTE Teacher, Hillsboro High School	Don is a passionate advocate of hands-on education, and changing the system through grass roots activism. He's coached LEGO Robotics, and this year has a Lemelson InvenTeam.
Endi Hartigan	Communications Associate, OUS Office of the Chancellor	Endi 's background is in writing, and she is an active part of OUS communications team supporting OPAS. She is dedicated and resourceful administrator whose time and ingenuity has benefitted the initiative.
Mary Beth Horton	Deputy Director, BEC (Business Education Compact)	Mary Beth's responsibilities for BEC operations include National Engineers Month (NEM). Her work with NEM and BEC's commitment to developing awareness of and interest in STEM-related careers is highly synergistic with her OPAS committee efforts.
Bill Lesh	Principal, The Center for Advanced Learning	Bill is an enthusiastic champion for close involvement between schools and business. He is also a caring principal who attends his students' major events, such as the First Robotics Regional Competition in March.
Valeree Lane	Director of Public Affairs, OIT	Valeree was at the OPAS Workshop in November, and travels around the state often.
Kris Nieman	Program Coordinator, Dean's Office, MCECS, PSU	"Some of my past experiences include project management for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at Langley Air Force Base and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. I am especially interested in pre-engineering programs and workforce development linked to community outreach. I love my work because I feel that communicating vital information regarding academic affairs and effectively capturing outreach tools that will impact the values of our community is crucial."
Jo Oshiro	OPAS Staff Support	Jo came to OPAS after 10 years "at home" as personal assistant to a kid who's done soccer, Girl Scouts, LEGO Robotics, marching band. She thinks that STEM education is more closely allied to arts education than most people are willing to admit, and believes passionately in active learning and immersion. In a previous life, Jo did a variety of computer programming and support.
Roger Rennekamp	State 4H Program Leader	The 4H program benefits from funding by ETIC Pre-College Collaborative; they have an array of STEM enrichment activities and programs. Roger recently attended the NOISE conference.
Ray Vandiver	VP of Exhibits, OMSI	Ray has been an enthusiastic and proactive supporter of OPAS and has made OMSI a generous donor to OPAS workshops and outreach efforts.

Advisors and Interested Observers - on the listserv to stay informed, not attending meetings regularly

Eda Davis-Lowe	Director of SMILE (Science and Math Investigate Learning Experiences) OSU	Eda chairs the OPAS Initiative Succeed Strategy Workgroup and is an articulate and well-traveled champion for diversity and creating a college-going culture. She likes the symphony.
Wendy Hawkins	Executive Director, Intel Foundation and Manager of Strategic Initatives, Intel Education, Intel Corporation	Wendy interested in the work of the OPAS Initiative, and has been instrumental in setting up the TV show "Design Squad"..
Di Saunders	Director, Communications Department, OUS Office of the Chancellor	Di has been a key part of the OPAS effort from the beginning. She's a NW native who has spent time with the Peace Corps, in Africa, and in the foundation sector in the Northeast.

For questions or information regarding OPAS and its workgroups, please email Jo Oshiro or call (503) 503.725.2910.

Page last updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Latest Status Summary	Archive of Previous Agendas
Workshop 2006 Final Report	Meeting Notes - #1 March 1, 2007
Motivate Focal Strategy	Volunteers Teleconference March 21, 2007
Invitation to Join the Motivate Workgroup	Manny - Anderson Phone March 22, 2007
Workgroup Roster	Meeting Notes - #2 April 11, 2007
Notes - January 2007 Planning Meetings	Meeting Notes - #3 May 9, 2007
Notes - February 2007 Planning Meetings	Meeting Notes - #4 June 7, 2007
Kickoff Meeting Announcement	Meeting Notes - #5 July 11, 2007
	Meeting Notes - #6 August 8, 2007 - in process
Methods from Workshop 2006	Meeting Notes - #7 September 12, 2007
Working Documents	Meeting Notes - #8 October 10, 2007
Action Items	Meeting Notes - #9 November 14, 2007 - in process




	Worksession Notes - #14 June 5, 2008




	Meeting Record #19 - November 12, 2008