It All Begins with a SPARC3: The Power of Inquiry and Undergraduate Research at the Community College
This presentation highlighted the implementation and success of inquiry-based instruction, undergraduate research, and enhanced student services through the SPARC3 initiative at Gaston College. SPARC3 activities have transformed faculty and students and spurred dramatic increases in enrollment, retention, and graduation rates in the Associate of Science program at the College.
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Dale Campbell, Professor and Director, Institute of Higher Education, University of Florida
Chelsey King, Student, Gaston College
Madison Staves, Student, Gaston College
James Smith, Board of Trustees Chair, Gaston College
Patricia Skinner, President, Gaston College
Janna Stover, Student, Gaston College
Ashley Hagler, SPARC3 director, Gaston College
Heather Woodson, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Gaston College
Melissa Armstrong, Science and Math Chair, Gaston College
Amy Fugate President, National Council of Instructional Administrators & Vice President Academic Affairs Mott Community College Flint, MI