American policy makers, educators, and others are concerned that predicted workforce shortages in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields will have a catastrophic impact on the economy. This article takes a realistic look at the “STEM problem,” identifying how community colleges can be a part of the solution. We provide evidence that shortages in STEM workers vary by geographic locale. Furthermore, STEM achievement is not consistent across ethnic groups or between men and women. These gaps may be due to unequal access to STEM degree programs and the shortage of quality STEM teachers.
Research Question 2: How do the factors that cause stress vary among department chairs at different disciplines, i.e., Agriculture, Science, and Engineering? ………………………………………………………………….. Research Question 3: How do gender differences affect the issues surrounding department chairs role, i.e., stress, role conflict, and job satisfaction? ……………………………………………………………….. Research Question 4: Are there any relationships between department chair's perceived stress, job satisfaction, and willingness to serve for another term? ………………………………………………………………. Conclusions and Recommendations …………………………………………… Limitations of the Study ………………………………………………………... Recommendations for Future Research ………………………………………...
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