STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION – TOPIC SUMMARY
Topic: Community College Program Approval
Date: April 23, 2010
Staff/Office: Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development
Action Requested: Information only Policy Adoption Policy Adoption/Consent Calendar
ISSUE BEFORE THE BOARD: Approval of new community college programs:
· Blue Mountain Community College: Paraeducator Autism (Certificate of Completion)
· Blue Mountain Community College: Professional Truck Driver (Opt-In to Statewide Certificate of Completion)
· Clackamas Community College: Renewable Energy Systems Technology (Associate of Applied Science Degree and Certificate of Completion);
· Klamath Community College: Practical Nursing (Certificate of Completion)
BACKGROUND: ORS 341.425 directs the State Board of Education to approve all proposed community college programs. ORS 344.259 directs the board to coordinate continuing education in lower division, developmental, adult self-improvement, professional and technical education for agencies under its regulator authority.
341.425 Approval required to commence or change program and for transfer credits. (1) Before an educational program is commenced at any community college, the board of education of a community college district shall apply to the State Board of Education for permission to commence the program. After the first year of the program, course additions, deletions or changes must be presented to the State Board of Education or a representative of the Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development authorized to act for the state board for approval.
(2) Until the community college becomes accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges or its successor, the community college shall contract with an accredited community college for its instructional services, including curricula, to ensure its courses carry accreditation and are acceptable for transfer.
(3) After reviewing the contractual agreement between the nonaccredited and the accredited colleges and after suggesting any modifications in the proposed program of studies, the State Board of Education shall approve or disapprove the application of a district. [Formerly 341.560; 1971 c.513 §89; 1991 c.757 §6; 1995 c.67 §17; 1997 c.270 §1; 1999 c.147 §§1,2]
344.259 Coordination of continuing education. (1) The State Board of Education shall coordinate continuing education in lower division, developmental, adult self-improvement, professional and technical education for agencies under its regulatory authority. The State Board of Higher Education shall coordinate continuing education in upper division and graduate education for institutions under its jurisdiction.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The Commissioner and Staff Recommend Adoption of the Following Resolution:
RESOLVED, that the State Board of Education approve the following programs:
Paraeducator Autism Certificate of Completion at Blue Mountain Community College
Professional Truck Driver Opt-In to Statewide Certificate of Completion at Blue Mountain Community College.
Renewable Energy Systems Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree and Certificate of Completion at Clackamas Community College.
Practical Nursing Certificate of Completion at Klamath Community College.
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Oregon Department of Community Colleges And Workforce DevelopmentPublic Service Building
255 Capitol St. N.E.
Salem, Oregon 97310-0203
Action Item
Policy Issue: Staff Action on New Career and Technical Education Programs
Proposed Community College Program
State Board Standards--Staff Analysis Abstract
Name of College: / Blue Mountain Community CollegeProgram Title: / Paraeducator Autism
Proposed Start Date: / Fall / 2010
Board Submission Date: / April 22-23, 2010
Adverse Impact Completed: / March 2, 2010
Type of Program:
o Associate of Applied Science Degree
Credits:
CIP Code:
CIP Title:
o Option Title
Credits:
CIP Code:
CIP Title:
x Certificate of Completion
Credits: 25
CIP Code: 13.0101
CIP Title: Education, General
o Business and Industry (closed enrollment)
Assurances: The College has met or will meet the four institutional assurances required for program application.
1. Access. The college and program will affirmatively provide access, accommodations, flexibility, and additional/supplemental services for special populations and protected classes of students.
2. Continuous Improvement. The college has assessment, evaluation, feedback, and continuous improvement processes or systems in place. For the proposed program, there will be opportunities for input from and concerning the instructor(s), students, employers, and other partners/stakeholders. Program need and labor market information will be periodically re-evaluated and changes will be requested, as needed.
3. Adverse impact and detrimental duplication. The college will follow all current laws, rules, and procedures and has made good faith efforts to avoid or resolve adverse intersegmental and intrasegmental impact and detrimental duplication problems with other relevant programs or institutions.
4. Program records maintenance and congruence. The college acknowledges that the records concerning the program title, curriculum, CIP code, credit hours, etc. maintained by the Department are the official records and it is the college’s responsibility to keep their records aligned with those of the Department. The college will not make changes to the program without informing and/or receiving approval from the Department.
Summary
Students completing the Paraeducator Autism Certificate will be prepared for positions as instructional assistants in K-12 schools. Program completers will understand the basics of teaching and learning; specifically in the area of special education. The core curriculum offers instruction in basic teaching strategies, communication, and behavior management with special needs students with an emphasis in the area of autism. Additionally, these courses would be offered online to meet the needs of our rural college district.
Program Highlights
Standards: The College has met the five program approval standards.1. Need / The community college provides clear evidence of the need for the program.
According to the Oregon Department of Employment, there are approximately 19,009 educational assistants. By 2016, more than 20,763 educational assistants will be needed. This is an above average growth. In Region 12, Morrow and Umatilla Counties, there were 581 educational assistants in 2006 and by 2016, there will be approximately 661 positions. This is also an above average growth at 13.8%. More than 20 job openings per year are expected due to growth, retirement, and replacement. The trend with budgetary cuts in the schools is to put more educational assistants with teachers rather than hiring more teachers.
2. Collaboration / The community college utilizes systemic methods for meaningful and ongoing involvement of the appropriate constituencies.
This certificate, developed in collaboration with Umatilla-Morrow ESD, is designed to provide educational assistants with skills and knowledge needed to support instruction with students with ASD, but also to begin educational assistants on a path to an Associates degree and ultimately a transfer degree into a teacher licensure program.
3. Alignment / The community college program is aligned with appropriate education, workforce development, and economic development programs.
There has been a great need in schools for educational assistants who have specialized knowledge around working with children with special needs. Specifically in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), there has been a significant growth in the number of children diagnosed with this disorder increasing the demand for instructional assistance with training with ASD students.
4. Design / The community college program leads to student achievement of academic and technical knowledge, skills, and related proficiencies.
The program prepares individuals to assist a teacher in a regular or special education classroom to provide instruction and supervise children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This certificate includes instruction in knowledge, skills, and abilities related to working with children in a K-12 setting who have Autism Spectrum Disorders. The coursework will be offered predominantly online as many of the paraeducators (referred to as educational assistants in this document) who would take these courses live in very rural school districts.
5. Capacity / The community college identifies and has the resources to develop, implement, and sustain the program.
Two fulltime faculty in the Education Program teach the education courses as well as several adjunct faculty. The ESD has identified several ASD experts who will serve as adjunct faculty in offering the ASD specific courses and providing the expertise in this area.
Approval
Signature
Name / Larry Cheyne / Camille Preus
Title / Education Specialist / Commissioner
Date / 3/17/2010
The Commissioner and Staff Recommend Adoption of the Following Resolution:
RESOLVED, that the State Board of Education approve the Paraeducator Autism Certificate of Completion program at Blue Mountain Community College.
Oregon Department of Community Colleges And Workforce DevelopmentPublic Service Building
255 Capitol St. N.E.
Salem, Oregon 97310-0203 / Office of Educational Improvement & Innovation
Consent Agenda Item
Staff Action on Career and Technical Education Programs
Community College Opt-in Notification
For Participation in Approved Statewide Program
Name of College Opting in: / Blue Mountain Community CollegeSponsoring College(s): / Clackamas Community College
Program Title: / Professional Truck Driver
Date Statewide Program Approved: / May 14, 2009
Proposed Start Date: / Spring / 2010
Request to Participate/ Assurances Completed: / October 22, 2009
Type of Program:
o Associate of Applied Science
Credits:
CIP Code:
CIP Title:
o Option Title
Credits:
CIP Code:
CIP Title:
x Certificate of Completion
Credits: 19
CIP Code: 52.0203
CIP Title: Logistics & Materials Management
o Business and Industry (closed enrollment)
Confirmed: Blue Mountain Community College has met all standards, criteria and procedures for statewide program approval. It is recommended they be approved to Opt-in as a consortium member for this approved statewide program.
ApprovalSignature
Name / Shalee Hodgson / Camille Preus
Title / Education Program
Specialist / DCCWD Commissioner
Date / 3/29/2010
Oregon Department of Community Colleges And Workforce Development
Public Service Building
255 Capitol St. N.E.
Salem, Oregon 97310-0203
Action Item
Policy Issue: Staff Action on New Career and Technical Education Programs
Proposed Community College Program
State Board Standards--Staff Analysis Abstract
Name of College: / Clackamas Community CollegeProgram Title: / Renewable Energy Systems Technology
Proposed Start Date: / Summer / 2010
Board Submission Date: / April 23, 2010
Adverse Impact Completed: / January 26, 2010
Type of Program:
x Associate of Applied Science Degree
Credits: 97
CIP Code: 15.0303
CIP Title: Electrical, Electronic Communications Engineering
Technology/Technician
o Option Title
Credits:
CIP Code:
CIP Title:
x Certificate of Completion
Credits: 48
CIP Code: 15.0303
CIP Title: Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering
Technology/Technician
o Business and Industry (closed enrollment)
Assurances: The College has met or will meet the four institutional assurances required for program application.
5. Access. The college and program will affirmatively provide access, accommodations, flexibility, and additional/supplemental services for special populations and protected classes of students.
6. Continuous Improvement. The college has assessment, evaluation, feedback, and continuous improvement processes or systems in place. For the proposed program, there will be opportunities for input from and concerning the instructor(s), students, employers, and other partners/stakeholders. Program need and labor market information will be periodically re-evaluated and changes will be requested, as needed.
7. Adverse impact and detrimental duplication. The college will follow all current laws, rules, and procedures and has made good faith efforts to avoid or resolve adverse intersegmental and intrasegmental impact and detrimental duplication problems with other relevant programs or institutions.
8. Program records maintenance and congruence. The college acknowledges that the records concerning the program title, curriculum, CIP code, credit hours, etc. maintained by the Department are the official records and it is the college’s responsibility to keep their records aligned with those of the Department. The college will not make changes to the program without informing and/or receiving approval from the Department.
Summary
Renewable Energy Systems Technology (RET) is renewable energy technician training for employment in the field of manufacturing, installation and maintenance of renewable energy production. Graduates will be prepared to integrate, install and repair equipment related to renewable energy technology including manufacturing automation, alternate generation equipment and controls. This program takes a broad-based approach to training renewable energy technicians, with emphasis on electrical/electrical control systems and electro-mechanical systems. RET graduates will be prepared to work in the following industries and/or continue their studies in engineering technology at institutions such as Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT).
Solar photovoltaic panel technicians
Solar photovoltaic manufacturing technicians
Solar thermal technicians
Geothermal technicians
Wind turbine technicians
Sustainable building technicians
Limited renewable technician
Program Highlights
Standards: The College has met the five program approval standards.6. Need / The community college provides clear evidence of the need for the program.
· The Renewable Energy Systems Technology degree and certificate is broad-based in nature, addressing the entry-level employment needs of a variety of renewable energy occupations. The current and future employment needs of these occupations are outlined in local research and studies. Some relevant statistics include:
- There will be a 14 percent increase in renewable energy jobs between 2008 and 2010.
- The renewable energy field cuts across 226 different occupations in Oregon alone.
- Local study indicates an overall lack of renewable energy core competencies in Oregon.
- Nationally, there are more than 9 million jobs in renewable energy.
- There are at least 600 new wind technician jobs predicted over the next four years.
- Oregon Iron Works, located in Clackamas County has been awarded a large contract to build wave energy bouys resulting in 30 new jobs to build the first device.
7. Collaboration / The community college utilizes systemic methods for meaningful and ongoing involvement of the appropriate constituencies.
· A well-represented private sector renewable energy advisory committee informs the program. Meetings occur at least once a term.
· Faculty from Clackamas and OIT meet regularly to discuss program design, operation, and implementation.
· Clackamas is working with Gladstone High School to deploy renewable energy technology courses at the Gladstone High School campus within the coming year.
· High school students can apply Project Lead the Way credit towards the renewable energy technology degree.
· The Department faculty has worked with Oregon State University's wave energy project and will continue to do so in an effort to advance our relationship with another university.
· The Manufacturing department is working with Clackamas' Plant Services staff to leverage campus infrastructure changes to benefit curriculum and students. For example, solar-thermal installations will be utilized as 'learning labs' for the renewable energy program.