Mid-Ohio Valley Community and Technical College Consortium

Mid-Ohio Valley Tech-Prep Consortium

February 20, 2007

Those attending were:  Diane Braun, Joe Badgley, Doug Kiger, Tina Buchanan, Carl Smith, Ryan Haught, Mary Beth Busch, John Gorrell, Paul Milhoan, David Boggs, Susan Moran, Sandy Butcher, Mike Boyd, Kelly Thompson, Dotty Muir, Jim Mahan, and Patsy Bee.

Call to Order:

Dr. Joe Badgley, Executive Dean Academic Affairs at WVU Parkersburg, called the meeting to order and presented the agenda in the absence of the Facilitator of the Mid-Ohio Valley Community and Technical College Consortium, President Marie Foster Gnage. 

Approval of Minutes:

The minutes of the January 9, 2007 meeting of the Mid-Ohio Valley Community and Technical College Consortium and Mid-Ohio Valley Tech-Prep Consortium were approved with correction upon a motion by Mr. Mahan and second by Mr. Milhoan.

CTC Consortium (Dr. Joe Badgley)

College Transition Initiative -  Dotty Muir, Dean of Students, distributed a scrapbook containing pictures and other items for the college transition classes at Roane and Ritchie Counties.  She also reported on the student engagement activities, and FAFSA workshops.

Career Academies - Mary Beth Busch, Assistant Dean for Corporate and Community Education was present to provide an update on the career academies.  She also explained the information included in the agenda packet on fall 2006 ACT test prep.

Mrs. Braun requested copies of the Career Academies brochure to be given at the Counselors Council meeting on April 25.

Progress on Strategies – Dr. Badgley reported the following:

• The 3009 grant application in the amount of $28,000 was submitted for the nursing program and expansion of laboratory.
• The State Department of Education is funding 16 pilot projects in transition math based on WVUP’s projects at St. Marys and Ripley.
• Submitted proposal to the School Building Authority for the Child Development Center.

Tech-Prep Consortium (Diane Braun)

Budget:  Mrs. Braun provided copies of the budget report and noted an error under the amount encumbered for supplies should be $2,250 rather than $2,150.  The parent handbooks for the current month are $1,000.  Encumbered expenses include $1,000 to Hamilton Jr. High School, $1,000 for food and door prizes for FAFSA workshops, and $250 for supplies for grant administration and EDGE initiative.  The carryover for this month remains $18,516.59.  Grants in the amount of $1,000 each were awarded to Jackson Jr. High School, Pleasants County Middle School,  Van Devender Jr.  High School, and Ripley Jr. High School.  Since WVUP is taking care of FAFSA workshops, the funds set aside for $3,000 will be moved to cover other items. Mrs. Braun requested that the Consortium approve the purchase of four EDGE banners.  Consortium members agreed to the purchase of the banners.  Mrs. Braun requested the purchase of a new lap top computer for Consortium’s use.  Consortium members requested that specifications for specific type of computer be presented and discussed at the next meeting

EDGE Report for State Department.  Mrs. Braun asked Consortium members for major accomplishments over the last five years for the EDGE report that needs to be submitted to Dr. D’Antoni.  Suggestions included:

• The creation of the Mid-Ohio Valley Community and Technical College Consortium and merger with the Mid-Ohio Valley Tech-Prep Consortium
• FAFSA workshops
• Visits to Tech Schools
• Transitions Math Program
• College days for each tech school
• EDGE Coordinators at each high school except one
• Regional counselors meeting
• Combined counselor’s meeting on April 25 (College/RESA)
• Grants available for parent handbooks
• Courses at WVUP increasing
• Personal contacts with 250 parents
• Contacts with coordinators
• Summer Career Academies
• Distribution of EDGE materials
• LPN program onto WVUP campus
• Smooth transition for Tech-Prep Coordinators
• Partnership with Wood County Schools Basic Education and WVU Parkersburg
• Focus on reducing number of students in developmental math
• Verizon Literacy Grant

Mrs. Braun provided a handout of EDGE credit taught at WVU Parkersburg.  She also noted that currently there are 22 + high school EDGE courses which correspond to 32 college courses offered at WVUP.  Dr. Badgley and Paul Milhoan will review the list and provide updates for the next meeting. Mrs. Braun noted that the State Handbook which provides lists of all courses in the State will be given to the Counselors.

Plans for Juniors this Spring.   There was a discussion regarding plans for juniors for this spring.  Mrs. Braun noted that 14 families have confirmed attendance at FAFSA workshops at three locations.  The Consortium recommended continuation of FAFSA workshops.  Other suggestions included testing, tutoring, and visits to the tech centers.  It was also suggested that seniors should visit the college, and that mailers be sent to seniors and parents of seniors regarding EDGE credit.  Dr. Muir suggested a recruitment DVD regarding our campus and career opportunities.  Mrs. Braun will work on something to be sent to parent.

2007-2008 Management Plan.  Mrs. Braun asked Consortium members to review this year’s plan and see if there are any other target areas needed, and come back to the next meeting with ideas for next year’s plan.

Next Meeting

The next Consortium meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 13 at noon in the Community Room.  

With no further business to be discussed, the meeting adjourned.

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

                                                                        Patsy J. Bee

                                                                        Executive Secretary to the President