Affiliations

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 The Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) is a statewide organization representing Missouri’s 12 community colleges and their thousands of faculty, staff, students, and administrators. MCCA supports member institutions through advocacy, professional development, information sharing, and networking. The association works to strengthen community colleges by building relationships with state leaders, supporting workforce training and higher education initiatives, and creating opportunities for collaboration across Missouri’s community college system.  

 The American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) is the leading national organization dedicated to excellence in mathematics education during the first two years of college. Founded in 1974, AMATYC provides high-quality professional development, advocacy, collaboration, and a strong community for mathematics educators across the United States and Canada. Through annual conferences, workshops, mentoring, publications, and leadership opportunities, AMATYC supports faculty committed to student success and innovation in college mathematics.  

 The National Organization for Student Success (NOSS) is a professional association dedicated to supporting educators and institutions in helping students achieve academic success. NOSS provides leadership, professional development, research, and collaboration opportunities focused on student retention, learning support, developmental education, and student achievement in higher education. Their mission is to assist education professionals in making a positive difference in the lives of students.  

 The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) supports higher education and workforce development across the state by helping Missourians gain the education, training, and skills needed for success. Through statewide planning, advocacy, financial aid programs, and workforce initiatives, MDHEWD works to strengthen colleges, career pathways, and economic growth throughout Missouri. Their mission is to “put Missourians on a path to learn, work, and prosper.”  

 The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) is the world’s largest mathematics education organization and has been a leading voice in math education since 1920. NCTM advocates for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for every student and provides professional development, research, standards, conferences, publications, and resources for math educators from preschool through college. Their mission is to support equitable, effective mathematics instruction and help teachers create meaningful learning experiences for all students.  

Missouri’s Math Pathways initiative, led by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, helps students take math courses that better align with their academic majors and career goals rather than requiring traditional college algebra for every degree. The initiative was created to improve student success and college completion by offering alternative entry-level courses such as Statistical Reasoning, Mathematical Reasoning and Modeling, Precalculus Algebra, and pathways for Elementary Education. STEM majors continue to follow algebra-intensive pathways, while students in fields like humanities, business, and social sciences can take courses more relevant to their programs. The goal is to reduce barriers to graduation and create stronger transfer pathways across Missouri colleges and universities.