W2 - Advancing Institutional Change through the SEER Process: Examining your Sphere of Influence in STEM Education Reform

Program Abstract: Understanding our individual spheres of influence in STEM education reform is critical in seeing the opportunities and levers at our disposal in advancing institutional change efforts. However, as change agents, we often fail to see the true potential of our spheres of influence as we connect with campus constituents in a variety of ways. Literature has well established the importance of individuals’ connective potential and the power that comes from serving as a connection between network nodes, including increased social capital. The goal of this workshop is to provide participants with the means to deeply examine their spheres of influence, engage in rich discussion about their connective potential with colleagues, and apply their increased insight to a new institutional change approach, namely, the SEER Process.