2023_3_14 CTE Meeting
| Title: | 2023_3_14 CTE Meeting |
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| Date: | 03/14/2023 |
| Agenda | Taft College Career Technical Education (CTE) CommitteeAGENDA
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Taft College 29 Cougar Court, Taft CA 93268
12:10PM TO 1:00PM S-11
*The CTE Committee may take action on any discussion item identified on the agenda.
Call to OrderPublic Commentary
Approval of the Minutes
WelcomeInformation Items
Updates2. Senate discussion regarding draft CTE experience examples/criteria DISC/ACTION3. Environmental Health and Safety Proposal-Terry Davis DISC/ACTIONNew Business
Other(Items of general interest relevant to the committee; no action) AnnouncementsAdjournment
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| Minutes | Taft College Career Technical Education (CTE) CommitteeMINUTES
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Taft College 29 Cougar Court, Taft CA 93268
12:10PM TO 1:00PM S-11
*The CTE Committee may take action on any discussion item identified on the agenda.
Call to Order12:17 p.m.Public Commentary
Sharyn shared Kanoe wants to discuss medical terminology when the review cycle comes up. Sharyn thanked the committee for their work on the CTE piece of the CTE experience examples/criteria document. It will be reviewed by Senate Council on Wednesday. In future, a cycle for reviewing, evaluating, and revising, on an annual basis, will need to be established. Attendance
Members Present: Darcy Bogle, Chris Flachmann, Leslie Minor, Kristi Richards, Becky Roth
Approval of the Minutes
Second: Darcy Bogle Motion passed.
WelcomeDarcy welcomed Terry Davis and other CTE guests and thanked them for attending the meeting.Information Items
Updates2. Senate discussion regarding draft CTE experience examples/criteria DISC/ACTIONThis will go to Board after approved by Senate since it’s a mutually agreed upon document. After approval, it should be available on the Senate and HR websites and be updated on an annual review cycle.
3. Environmental Health and Safety Proposal-Terry Davis DISC/ACTIONTerry Davis introduced himself, sharing he worked for Chevron for 32 years as an Environmental Engineer/Environmental Scientist, doing a lot of health and safety related work. In 2018, he came to TC and began teaching energy courses. Terry provided a handout on Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and what a potential EHS program might look like. The proposed program would be combined, and a lot more comprehensive than existing programs. Terry explained most companies have EH&S. Terry shared Bakersfield College has Industrial and Environmental options for students, but not EHS. Terry has spoken with others in the field and industry about the potential EHS program, and there is excitement and a willingness to support the program with hiring, internships, etc. The structure would include certificate, AA/AS degree, and transfer options, and would include a combination of energy and safety courses, and some sciences. Terry said it would be beneficial to offer any classes online, as possible. In his handout, Terry highlighted seven or so “essential courses” on the course list by bolding those courses. Terry recommended updating BIOL 1513 to an Intro to Environmental Science course or creating a new course for this. Terry also recommended another new course be created pertaining to endangered species regulation and protection. Terry shared there is a lot of money for consulting and endangered species work. The proposed EHS program would better prepare students and is very valuable to an employer. Terry is willing to work on this project and do what it takes to accomplish it. Help is needed with TC curriculum process, and next steps. The committee discussed pulling together an advisory committee, discussing with faculty and the division, and having Norberto send new program documents/paperwork to Terry so it can be completed and then shared with the advisory committee. The proposed program would absorb current OSH—maybe roll it in with certificate program first, and then discontinue others. It would also replace Energy Technology. Terry is very confident the program can be wildly successful.
Motion to recommend the EHS program be considered for next steps and potential approval: Darcy Bogle Second: Kristi Richards Motion passed. New Business
The committee will discuss this item at the next meeting.
Other(Items of general interest relevant to the committee; no action)
Leslie shared the CTE Director position has been posted and thanked the committee for reviewing various CTE programs/certs. The committee expressed their appreciation for the work that Armin did at TC and wished him well in San Diego. AnnouncementsNone Adjournment
1:16 p.m. Second: Becky Roth |
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