Committee Charges

The Communications Team provides guidance related to all marketing & communications components of the West TN STEM Collaboratory project. The team will:

  • Assist in developing a marketing and communications plan;

  • Provide feedback regarding marketing materials (brochures, newsletters, and website)

  • Ensure effective dissemination methods are being used to maximize regional impact.

The Professional Development Team provides guidance related to all professional development components of the West TN STEM Collaboratory project. The team will:

  • Assist in identification of STEM content and pedagogy needs for teachers in the region

  • Identify potential partners with subject matter expertise that can contribute to professional development initiatives

  • Facilitate discussions between CTE and STEM stakeholders (Annual Innovations in K-20 STEM conference)

  • Encourage collaboration between CTE and STEM programs

  • Identify ways to leverage CTE funding to increase STEM impact

  • Develop a plan for creating continued engagement opportunities between CTE and STEM stakeholders

  • Assist in identification of rural teachers (based on criteria established for the program) to participate in curriculum development

  • Help identify mechanisms for course delivery and identify sources of technical support

  • Encourage regional implementation of online curriculum.

The Sustainability Team provides guidance and support related to the long-term sustainability of the West TN STEM Collaboratory project. The team will:

  • Identify additional partners for the Collaboratory

  • Encourage commitments to sustain Collaboratory activities

  • Identify ways to leverage existing programs to increase impact of Collaboratory activities

  • Develop a plan for sustainability.