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Most Recent Status Reports:

Succeed Strategy - Eda Davis-Lowe:
All OPAS Update May 15, 2009 - pdf

The work of the Succeed Workgroup will morph into a new format. Eda needs to concentrate on other issues for at least a couple of months. We think that the Succeed Workgroup, despite the challenges of convening as a group, has done some very good work that will be carried forward:

• Jo will finish the presentation and handout materials we have gotten 90% done which elucidate the benefits of STEM diversity;
  • Based on that material, a draft PowerPoint presentation aimed at funders will be made;
• We will find means other than a workgroup structure to ensure equity best practices and importance throughout the planning, monitoring and oversight functions of the new committee structure. Your input is welcome at any time, and your continued participation is most beseechingly invited.
• We believe that getting started on developing additional resources is key.
• Jo will continue to tap the expertise of equity stakeholders by email and phone for contacts, advice, or reviewers for documents or grant proposals.

Respectfully submitted, Jo Oshiro, May 15, 2009

Motivate - Ben Manny:

All OPAS Update June 23, 2009 - pdf

Currently working on eCHAMP marketing and PR materials: Ben Manny, Endi Hartigan, Bill Mackenzie (Intel), Amelia J-Lewis (APB Communications, TechStart), Tak Kendrick (Lemelson Foundation), Don Domes.

Next Meeting: July 22, 2009.

Respectfully submitted, Jo Oshiro, June 23, 2009

Prepare – Interim -- Bruce Schafer:

All OPAS Update June 23, 2009 - pdf

• A group including Bruce Schafer, Tom Thompson of ODE, Tim Brower and Claude Kansaku of OIT, and other interested stakeholders has been meeting to more carefully plan the future of PLTW in Oregon.
• Chris Brooks of the TechStart Education Foundation, as part of his work with the ETIC CS TaskForce, will host a "Digital Math Curriculum Workshop" at Sherwood High School on August 7.  The goal is to review curriculum standards and brainstorm and review modules for integration into math and computer science courses.  Secondary goal is to establish 2 or 3 pilots for 2009-2010.

Next Meeting: July 21, 2009

Respectfully submitted, Jo Oshiro, June 23, 2009

Pathways - :

Bruce liaises with the Statewide Career Pathways people on an intermittent basis, and recently attended the Pathways Steering Committee meeting earlier in May. A possible IT pathway was discussed briefly.  Bruce also attended the statewide CIA (Council of Instructional Administrators) meeting at Columbia Gorge CC May 7, making a presentation on Applied Baccalaureate degrees.  The CIA is the body which signed off on the Manufacturing Engineering Technology Pathway's Statewide Articulation Agreement. Bruce also attended the quarterly OCCC (Oregon Council of Computer Chairs) meeting where we discussed the possibility of an IT pathway very briefly.  At least one person thought we should consider starting with a CS pathway to leverage the CC/university articulation work that OCCC works on regularly.

Respectfully submitted, Jo Oshiro, May 21, 2009

Marketing and Communications (Di Saunders):

Potential Marketing Help, as developed by the now sunsetted OPAS Marketing Committee July 24, 2006.

Volunteers and OUS Staff may contribute to the OPAS Initiative work in the following ways:

1. Outreach to Dept. of Education on curriculum changes (involves development of fact sheets; 2-pagers; sample curriculum; presentation materials).
2. Outreach to legislature to support building of pipeline; OPAS funding with ETIC budget; and curricular inclusions.
3. Dissemination of information on resources for students and teachers (eg, BEC Techno Supersite, grant/program opportunities, professional development opportunities.
4. Student-based materials on “what is engineering”, how to prepare, educational opportunities, how engineering is entry point to other careers such as marketing, logistics management, etc; use of creative design to attract teen readers (website or hard copy, tee shirts, etc.).
5. Materials for specific populations, such as under-served students, under-represented students (e.g, “For Girls Only” brochure on engineering).
6. Compilation and use of data to support various efforts to answer commonly asked questions and concerns.
7. Outreach to business groups and foundations to gain support and endorsement.
8. Public outreach on “what’s in it for me” to have more trained engineers in the state.

Respectfully submitted, Jo Oshiro, 1/30/07

Update May 15, 2009: Activity resumed under the aegis of the ETIC Student Marketing Committee in May 2008 -- their committee webpage is here. They have presided over an extension of the getreal website to include career and education information on engineering as well as computer science as well as planning the marketing segment of the Bright Future proposal.

 Steering Committee (OPASS) - Bruce Schafer

All OPAS Update June 23, 2009 - pdf

Next Meeting: TBD July, 2009

Respectfully submitted, Jo Oshiro, May 23, 2009

For questions or information regarding OPAS Initiative activity, please email Jo Oshiro or call (503) 821.1139