ASCN Working Groups
Much of the work of the network is structured around a set of topical working groups. Each working group focuses their efforts on one aspect of institutional change. If you would like to learn more about the working groups, please visit their pages.
Guiding Theories - Working Group 1
Working Group 1 seeks to help people engaged in change efforts to understand change theories and models that could profitably inform systemic change work.
Financial Alignment with Inclusive Teaching Effectiveness (FAITE) - Working Group 2/4
The goal of Working Group 2/4 is to advance evidence-informed and cost-effective decision-making to improve learning and inclusion in undergraduate STEM education.
Change Leaders - Working Group 3
Working Group 3 will identify important roles and activities in the change process and articulate how people in different organizational levels and positions accomplish change.
Social Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Working Group 5
Working Group 5 will explore the intersection of our understanding of inclusion with concepts of systemic change arising from other perspectives, identify common ground, and promote opportunities for collaboration.
Aligning Incentives with Systemic Change - Working Group 6
The purpose of Working Group 6 is to promote development of institutional cultures where continuous improvement of teaching is expected, valued, assessed, and rewarded at various stages of a faculty member's career.
Learning Spaces - Working Group 7
Working Group 7 will explore planning, creation, and use of learning spaces in higher education. In particular, the group will focus on equitable and inclusive access to learning spaces including physical and pedagogical access.