Mid-Ohio Valley Community and Technical College Consortium
Mid-Ohio Valley Tech-Prep Consortium
April 8, 2008
Those present were: Joe Smith, Doug Kiger, Mike Boyd, Tina Buchanan, Susan Moran, Sandy Butcher, John Gorrell, Violet Mosser, David Boggs, Bill Niday, Dennis Carpenter, Paul Milhoan, Ryan Haught, April Haught, Connie Dziagwa, Danita Brown, Diane Braun, Rhonda Richards, and Patsy Bee
Call to Order
Dr. Rhonda Richards, Executive Dean for Academic Affairs called the meeting to order for Dr. Marie Foster Gnage, President of WVU Parkersburg and Facilitator for the Mid-Ohio Valley Community and Technical College Consortium.
Approval of the Minutes:
The minutes of the March 10, 2008 meeting of the Mid-Ohio Valley Community and Technical College Consortium and Mid-Ohio Valley Tech-Prep Consortium were approved as read.
CTC Consortium (Dr. Richards)
College Transition Initiative Update. Violet Mosser reported that juniors and sophomores will be attending a job fair in Marietta, Ohio, and they will also take a tour of the Washington State Community College so students can see other campuses in the area. She also reported that teachers are preparing to select students for next year. There are 40 students participating from Wirt County High School, Ritchie County High School, Roane County High School and Williamstown High School. She reported that Ravenswood High School will not be participating. Consortium members recommended she check on the possibility of Ripley High School.
JCC – Dual Credit Opportunities. John Gorrell reported that classes offered at Ravenswood High School have increased from two to five for the current semester. JCC will be offering five additional classes in the fall plus another early admissions class at Ravenswood High School for a total of four early admissions classes. He also reported that with the offering of e-courses and ADS classes nine additional classes have been offered in 13 sections. He noted that they are pursuing funding for a smart classroom and also pursuing some federal funding.
Communications. Connie Dziagwa reported she is working on a marketing piece for the Summer Academy. Ms. Braun also asked if she would prepare something for the auto tech program.
College Updates. Dr. Richards shared copies of a Concept Paper seeking funds for an Energy Advances Center. A certificate program in renewable energy will be offered in the fall. Dr. Milhoan provided additional information on the program.
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Dr. Richards also provided a grants update noting $15,000 was received for internationalization which will enable the college to send a faculty member to Canada and Mexico. A grant in the amount of $10,000 was received from the Community and Technical College Council to see how general education classes can be offered in our tech programs. There was also a grant received in the amount of $35,000 for a middle college that will support hiring a part-time coordinator to work in our Learning Center that would target Adult Basic Education students.
Dr. Danita Brown reported that an open house will be held on April 28 from 5 – 7 p.m. to recruit potential adult students. She has flyers available if members are interested in posting them at their schools. The college has received 438 accepted applications for fall, and 221 have applied for technical programs.
School District Updates. Mr. Niday inquired about the ABE program and if it would work with the programs that are currently in place. Dr. Richards responded that it would as this is a program to try to get more ABE students into college. Mr. Kiger suggested increased marketing for the program.
Workforce Investment Board Update. Susan Moran reported that the WIB staff focus is currently on targeted occupations such as building a pipeline of health care occupations through local organizations. She also noted that the analyst career tool presented to the school counselors was well received. She added that the youth advantaged staff/counselors connection is important. She reported that they are continuing to look at the most useful way to use funds if the budget is cut for next year.
Discussion of Progress on Mandate, Goals, and Strategies.
Dr. Richards reviewed Community College/Consortium Compact Goals #III and #VI with Consortium members. For 2008-2009, it was recommended that the strategies for Goal III include:
· Implement Pharmacy Technical Program.
· Continue to develop post graduate certificates to upgrade workplace skills.
· Implement the JCC expansion plan and offer designated niche programs.
· Review general education programs in selected technical programs.
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For Goal VI, the following strategies were recommended:
· Market to employers and potential employers, Corporate and Community Education, as the single point of contact to access education and training programs.
· Implement Safety Council Program for the Corporate and Community Education.
· Develop B-Tech program.
· Technical preparation issues will be discussed during professional development week at WVU Parkersburg and ongoing conversations with academic council.
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It was also noted that the strategy for 2007-2008 to develop a bridge course for ABE Medical Terminology Program was completed.
The strategy to plan and implement integrated professional development activities for secondary and post secondary faculty, staff and administration should be listed as a continuing strategy.
Tech-Prep Consortium (Diane Braun)
Budget. Ms. Braun distributed and reviewed the Consortium budget report. She noted that the carry-over balance is currently $8,099.36 with the purchase of the parent handbooks. The current balance for the 2007-2008 budget is $20,476.13. See budget report for April 10, 2008.
Counselor Council. Ms. Braun reported in the Counselors Council meeting went well. Most of the schools were represented, and the presentations were very good.
Summer Academy. Classes have been scheduled and will include: Clues in Crime, Tech 101 Battle of the Geeks, Engineering Academy, Health Care Academy, Creative Welding, and Early Childhood Education.
Ms. Braun provided information on occupations and salaries, and associate degrees that available from WV Community Colleges. She also had a print out of the WVUP EDGE website.
NTPN Conference. Those interested in attending are Dr. Rhonda Richards, Rick Coffman, Dr, Joseph Super, Diane Braun, John Gorrell, Doug Kiger and Violet Mosser. The conference will be held October 23-25. Ms. Braun will check on the possibility of costs being covered for Technical Center Directors. Final decisions on attending can be made next month.
EDGE. Ms. Braun reported that 827 EDGE students passed their exams the first semester. She noted that it was a much larger number than last year. She also reported that a total of 5100 students are enrolled in EDGE classes for this year.
20 Stars Evaluation. Ms. Braun noted that the document it almost complete. Dr. Richards will follow up with some additional information needed.
Grant. Consortium members reviewed the Grant for next year. Ms. Braun noted that the maximum total amount that can be requested is $130,000. She reminded Consortium members that $11,000 needs to be added to cover the cost of the parent handbooks. The grant will be finalized at the next meeting.
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Next Meeting
It was noted that the next regularly scheduled meeting falls on Election Day. Consortium members agreed to meet on Tuesday, May 20 at noon in the Community Room at WVU Parkersburg
With no further business to be discussed, the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Patsy J. Bee
Executive Assistant to the President