Education Committee Meeting: June 23, 2021

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Education Committee Meeting

June 23, 2021

Start Time: 11:00 AM ET

Meeting Attendees:

• Brian Jablonsky
• Johan Smarius
• Rodney Littles II
• Mike Woodring

Staff Observers:

• Patricia Gerdon

Meeting Notes

INTRODUCTION

Brian Jablonsky, the Education Committee Chair, gave a quick introduction.

OFFICIAL NAME OF INITIATIVE

Official name of the initiative is .NET Foundation Academy. A logo was presented to the group.

PROMOTING THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Brian informed the group that the website has been updated. Will make a blog post announcing the committee and a Tweet. He will add the upcoming newsletter.

.NET FOUNDATION ACADEMY SITE

Brian created a landing page and reviewed it with the group. He set up a mailing list to email students.

STUDENT APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications begin July 1st – July 31st. Any student who submits an application will be given 2 challenge problems that will need to be completed and submitted by July 31st. Virtual interviews will be conducted and wrapped up by August 14th. Aiming for about 20-25 students. Brian reviewed the questionnaire and adjusted based on feedback from the committee

NEXT MEETING TOPICS

Review course curriculum. Evaluate applications

The meeting adjourned at 12:00 pm ET.