SCHRIEVER, La. – Dr. Clint Coleman, dean of STEM at Fletcher Technical Community College, has been named to the Louisiana Board of Regents STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Advisory Council. Act 392 of the 2017 legislative session created the council to oversee the creation and delivery of statewide STEM programs. Members include various state department representatives and gubernatorial appointees.
LaSTEM’s tasks include:
- Coordinate and oversee the creation, delivery, and promotion of STEM education programs.
- Increase student interest and achievement in the fields of STEM, to ensure the alignment of education, economic development, industry, and workforce needs.
- Increase the number of women who graduate from a postsecondary institution with a STEM degree or credential.
- Ensure the alignment of education, economic development, industry, and workforce needs.
“We would like to congratulate Dr. Clint Coleman on being named to the Louisiana STEM council,” said Fletcher Chancellor Dr. Kristine Strickland. “Dr. Coleman continues to demonstrate his knowledge and leadership in the areas of STEM and I know he will be a valuable asset to the council. We are especially proud to have a member of our Fletcher team representing the community college system on this most important state initiative.”
“I am honored and humbled by this opportunity to represent the LCTCS system at the LaSTEM Advisory Council,” said Coleman. “I look forward to continuing our team’s momentum to develop and deploy innovative STEM educational solutions for students in our region and throughout the State of Louisiana.”
