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Florida Biotech Program: Developing Rigorous Biotechnology Programs

The Florida Statewide Biotechnology Program is in the research and development phase, analyzing current and emerging occupations in biotechnology. The program focuses on aligning industry standards with secondary and post-secondary curricula and developing comprehensive exams for industry certification. The program also emphasizes the importance of core competencies and offers recommendations for program entrance and completion. Key partnerships with industry organizations and outreach efforts are integral parts of the program.

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Florida Biotech Program: Developing Rigorous Biotechnology Programs

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  1. Florida’s Statewide Biotechnology Program of Study Developing Rigorous Programs of Study through Statewide Articulation Agreements OVAE Meeting October 26, 2009

  2. Program Status • Research Phase • Analysis of current and emerging occupations in biotechnology • Statewide Industry Focus Groups • Labor Market Surveys • Identification of foundational knowledge and skills applicable to biotechnology-based occupations • Review/revision of core competencies in secondary/post-secondary curricula

  3. Alignment of Standards (Performance, Next Generation Sunshine State, National) to Industry • History, Career Fields, Benefits of Biotech • Safety Procedures • Quality Control and Regulatory Guidelines • Communication/Interpersonal Skills • Scientific Inquiry, Calculations, Analysis • Organism Structure & Function • Materials Processing/SOP’s for Biotech • Biotech Materials Analysis • Basic Chemistry Applied to Biotech Procedures • Microbiology and Blood Borne Diseases • Legal and Ethical Responsibilities • Literacy and Computer Skills applied to Biotech • Employability Skills

  4. Development Phase • Analysis of Secondary Biotechnology Curriculum • Ensure core competencies met • Delineate core for post-secondary alignment • Analysis of/Alignment with post-secondary Biotech • Identification of complementary academic courses (secondary/post-secondary) • For inclusion into POS, additional post-secondary credit, and ensure success at post-secondary level

  5. Post-Secondary Biotechnology Alignment • Comparison of standards to post-secondary program Biotechnology courses • Syllabi, course descriptions, Florida’s SCNS, Instructor communications • Introduction to Biotechnology • FSCJ, IRSC, SFC, TCC = BSC 1421 • PBC = BSC 2421 • Introduction to Biotechnology Methods (Lab) • FSCJ, SFC, TCC = BSC 1404C • IRSC = BSC 1421L • PBC = BSC 2421L

  6. Development Phase Cont. • Validation of secondary/post-secondary • Cross-comparison to industry standards • Identification of sequential course skills mastery • Industry approval/recognition • Identification of pre-requisite coursework, grade requirements, GPA, Certifications (secondary/post-secondary)

  7. Secondary POS Recommendations Program Entrance Program Completion Minimum Maintained GPA Biotechnology 3.0 Overall 3.0 Completion Above requirements met Grade of “B” or higher on industry-recognized exam for certification • Entrance Requirements • Letters of Recommendation • Math Teacher • Science Teacher • Minimum GPA of 2.0 • FCAT score of 3 or higher • Pre/Co-Requisite • Algebra I (8th or 9th grade) • Biology (ninth grade) • Chemistry (10th grade)

  8. In-Progress • Industry Certification • The Florida Career and Professional Education (CAPE) Act • Development of comprehensive exam/practical skills • Industry recognition through BioFlorida • Exam/Certificate through Employ Florida Banner Center for Biotechnology

  9. Teacher Certification -Emerging Industry-Combined Academic/CTE credit • District Certification Program – Banner Center • 80 hour (2-week) “Industry Experience” Workshop • Provides industry experience in the context of the HS curriculum, including preparative steps • Master’s Program (Graduate Certificate) • UF CPET’s HHMI funded “Interdisciplinary Center for Ongoing Research/Education” • 12 Credits: 3 credits/2 wk summer program, 3 credits/advanced workshops, 6 credits on-line

  10. Challenges • Broad Industry • Identifying Core skills • No National or State Certification • Different Career Clusters • Manufacturing • Health Science • Agriculture • STEM • Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (2008) • Slight post-secondary resistance • AA vs. AS degree

  11. Advice • Key Partnerships • Secondary and Post-Secondary • Industry, Industry Organizations, Workforce Boards • DOE (Articulation, Certification, Course Numbering….)

  12. Articulation Phase (Year 2) • Obtain “go-ahead” from Articulation Coordinating Committee (ACC) • Mechanism for credit transfer, maximum credits, admission requirements, etc. • AAS, AS, CIP# • Program Admission Requirements • Faculty certification requirements • Establish review cycle for student participation, performance & outcomes • Present to ACC for approval/adoption into statewide articulation manual

  13. Promotion and Outreach • 2008 (Sept.) DOE Articulation Workshop • District Articulation Administrators, Councilors • 2009 • Statewide Career Showcases • Biotechnology Academy Open Houses • Florida’s Career and Technical Education (FACTE) • National Career Pathway Network (NCPN) • National Science Teacher’s Association (NSTA) (Nov.) • Teacher Training • Cont. in 2010

  14. Growth & Dissemination • Alachua County, Santa Fe HS Science Academy for 2008/09 • Marion County, North Marion HS • St. John’s County, Ponte Vedra High School Academy of Biotechnology and Medical Research • Palm Beach County, Seminole Ridge HS • Palm Beach County, Palm Beach Lakes HS • Palm Beach County, Spanish River HS • Putnam County, Interlachen HS • Seminole County, Lake Brantley HS • Polk County, Lake Gibson HS, • Pinellas County • Brevard, Columbia, Levy, & St. Lucie Counties • A total of 620 students and growing • First program graduates in 2010

  15. Statewide Articulation Santa Fe College, Gainesville Florida State College Jacksonville Hillsborough Community College Palm Beach College, Palm Beach Miami-Dade College, Miami Indian River State College, Ft. Pierce Seminole CC (Dual Enrollment) Tallahassee (complete at SFC)

  16. Thank you! University of Florida Dr. Richard O. Snyder (PI) Dr. Mary Jo Koroly Lori Wojciechowski Santa Fe College Dr. Linda Nichols Dr. Kelly Gridley Florida State College Jacksonville Dr. Kathryn Birmingham Dr. Kevin Pegg Indian River State College Dr. Patchara Pongam Dr. Robin Willoughby Palm Beach College Dr. Libby Handel US DOE, Office of Vocational & Adult Education Scott Hess Alachua County School District Dr. David Edwards Bill Herschleb June Camerlengo Marion County School District Dee Reedy Jill Stephens Palm Beach County School District Eric Dybas Lynn Slygh Tom Hession Florida Department of Education Kathleen Taylor Loretta Costin Eric Owens Banner Center for Career Academies Dr. Frank Fuller

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