Wheels of Change
'Wheels of Change' is a consortium aimed at amplifying the agricultural narrative among the STEM careers by promoting and strengthening the ability of the participating Hispanic Serving Institutions to enhance their educational programs to reach, inspire, train, and graduate outstanding students capable of enhancing the nation's food, agricultural, and natural resource scientific and professional work force. The 'Wheels of Change' model is an integrative model that provides educational, research, leadership and experiential learning opportunities to traditionally underserved students in the areas of renewable energy, and natural resource management.
Consortium Institutions:
- The University of Texas-El Paso
- New Mexico State University
- Texas A&M University-Kingsville
- El Paso Community College
- Dona Ana Community College
- Galveston College
Our project advances the goals of the HSI Education Grants program through the development and implementation of the innovative "Wheels of Change" model which has the potential to become an exemplary educational model for other institutions that serve underrepresented students, at the regional or national level. Specifically, we plan to:
- Recruit, train, retain and graduate at least 50 UG students, 5 MS students and 1 Ph.D. student in the areas of Sustainable Energy and Natural Resource Management.
- Enhance the quality of postsecondary instruction through innovative teaching methods that promote access to powerful collaborative learning through real-life problem solving.
- Amplify the agricultural narrative among the STEM careers.
- Increase College Opportunity for minority students by providing guidance and support needed to transition to a 4-year institution.
- Provide opportunities and access to agricultural, renewable energy, and natural resource management careers.
- Involve students and faculty in Persistent Engagement (PE) activities that support the academic development and career attainment of underrepresented students.
Upcoming Events
- Summer Career Experience (Internship) Presentations open to public (September 24, 2019; 3:00-6:00pm; Wildlife Center)
- Participation Forms for 2020 due October 31, 2019
Past Events
- Summer Career Experience (Internship) Presentations open to public (September 19, 2018; 3:00-6:00pm; Wildlife Center)
- Summer Career Experience (Internship) Presentations open to public (September 20, 2017; 5:00-7:30pm; Kleberg Ag Rm 102)
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