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In this chapter I introduce and describe the work of mathematicians and mathematics educators in the group Transforming Post-Secondary Education in Mathematics (TPSE Math or TPSE, for short). TPSE aims to coordinate and drive constructive change in education in the mathematical sciences at 2- and 4-year colleges and universities across the nation. It seeks to build on the successes of the entire mathematical sciences community.
This chapter reviews the events that led to the founding of TPSE Math and articulates its vision and mission. In its first phase with national events, TPSE found broad consensus within the mathematical sciences community on the challenges facing the community. Learning from educational transformations in other scientific fields, and with the support of the Mathematical Advisory Group of 34 mathematical sciences department chairs and leaders, TPSE moves into a second phase, focused on action. This chapter is a snapshot in time; TPSE’s continuing activities will be documented and disseminated. The chapter concludes with a reflection on the impact that my involvement in this work has had on my career.
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The author thanks the anonymous referees and the editors for detailed reviews that greatly improved the structure of this chapter. TPSE Math is deeply grateful for the continuing support of the Arthur P. Sloan Foundation and Carnegie Corporation of New York.
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Holm, T. (2016). Transforming Post-Secondary Education in Mathematics. In: Dewar, J., Hsu, Ps., Pollatsek, H. (eds) Mathematics Education. Association for Women in Mathematics Series, vol 7. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-44950-0_25
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