The Impact of Multi-Institutional STEM Reform Networks on Member Institutions: A Case Study of CIRTL

Multi-institutional networks have become an increasingly common change mechanism in higher education, especially in undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education reform. However, little is known about the impact of such networks on participating institutions. This...

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Published in:Innovative higher education 2019-06, Vol.44 (3), p.187-202
Main Authors: Hill, Lucas B., Savoy, Julia N., Austin, Ann E., Bantawa, Bipana
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
College students
Cooperative Programs
Education
Education policy
Education reform
Educational Benefits
Educational Change
Higher Education
Learning
Mathematics
Preservice Teacher Education
Professional development
STEM Education
Student attitudes
Translation
Undergraduate Study
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Summary:Multi-institutional networks have become an increasingly common change mechanism in higher education, especially in undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education reform. However, little is known about the impact of such networks on participating institutions. This study examined one network, the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL), to understand the multi-level impact of network membership on participating campuses. Framed by CIRTL’s mission to prepare future STEM faculty, results showed that the Network provided four major benefits for member institutions, which were translated and used to expand and modify local teaching professional development programs, subsequently impacting program participants and campus perceptions of graduate student professional development.
ISSN:0742-5627
1573-1758
DOI:10.1007/s10755-019-9461-7