Paper ID #21493Examining the Computing Identity of High-Achieving Underserved Comput-ing Students on the Basis of Gender, Field, and Year in SchoolMs. Atalie GarciaDr. Monique S. Ross, Florida International University Monique Ross, Assistant Professor in the School of Computing and Information Sciences at Florida In- ternational University, holds a doctoral degree in engineering education from Purdue University. Her research interests are focused on broadening participation in computing and engineering through the ex- ploration of: 1) race, gender, and identity; and 2) discipline-based education research in order to inform
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, ongoing evaluation and tracking should guide recruitment and retention initiatives, and institutional support is needed to implement significant and sustainable changes in other areas.Below, we first present recent outcome data supporting the effectiveness of ES-UP’s approach.Then, we describe the individual components of the NCWIT ES-UP Systemic Change model andrelevant practices for recruiting and retaining undergraduate women. Specific examples fromsuccessful ES-UP client departments are highlighted.SUPPORT FOR THE ES-UP SYSTEMIC CHANGE MODELES-UP provides client department(s) with a trained consultant who assists with the developmentand implementation of a strategic plan that addresses all components of the systemic changemodel