Presenter: Jess Ellis Hagman, Associate Professor in the
Department of Mathematics at Colorado State University
February 7, 2025, 11:15 am-12:05 pm
Abstract: In this talk, I will define what my research team means by “critical
transformations” in mathematics department, why we need them, some tensions that we
have witnessed and experienced ourselves while working with 3 mathematics
department to achieve critical transformations, and finish with a new proposed process
for how a department can achieve critical transformations.
This session aims to provide actionable insights into creating a more equitable and
efficient transfer ecosystem. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the complex
dynamics between policy development and practical implementation, as well as
strategies for fostering alignment between the two to enhance student outcomes in
South Carolina and beyond.
Bio: Jess Ellis Hagman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at
Colorado State University in Fort Collins. She completed her PhD in Mathematics
Education from the joint program between San Diego State University and the University
of California, San Diego. Her area of research is undergraduate mathematics education.
Her work is focused on working with mathematics departments to support them to make
critical transformations of their introductory mathematics programs. In addition to her
research, she loves working with graduate students, spending playful time outside with
her family, working in her garden, and playing in and near water of all forms.
Contact Paige Zoltewicz for information pzoltew@clemson.edu
