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Two Perspectives of Engaging Industry Leaders in the PSM Initiative in the State of Florida Max Poole College of Graduat

Two Perspectives of Engaging Industry Leaders in the PSM Initiative in the State of Florida Max Poole College of Graduate Studies, University of Central Florida & Kevin Lothridge National Forensic Science Technology Center. Overview of the Florida PSM Initiative.

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Two Perspectives of Engaging Industry Leaders in the PSM Initiative in the State of Florida Max Poole College of Graduat

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  1. Two Perspectives of Engaging Industry Leaders in the PSM Initiative in the State of Florida Max Poole College of Graduate Studies, University of Central Florida & Kevin Lothridge National Forensic Science Technology Center

  2. Overview of the Florida PSM Initiative Grew from 1 to 33 active programs in 4 years (of which 29 are certified PSM) Five industry sectors Biotechnology Forensic science & homeland security Environmental sustainability Healthcare Simulation • In ten universities • 410 enrolled in fall 2013 • 168 graduates in 2012-13 • 332 graduates total

  3. Composition of Florida PSM Initiative Statewide Advisory Board • CEO, National Forensic Science Technology Center • VP, Science Applications International Corp (SAIC) • Manager, Florida Power & Light • VP, AvMed Health Plans • VP, Scripps Research Institute • VP, Sanford Burnham Research Institute • VP, Max Planck Florida Institute • VP, Enterprise Florida • President, Florida High Tech Corridor • President, Florida Chamber Foundation • President, National Center for Simulation • Manager, FL Institute for Commercialization of Research • President, University of West Florida • Associate Vice Chancellor, Florida Board of Governors

  4. Comparison of Advisory Board Roles at Program level vs. Statewide Initiative Program-level (From 2013 survey of FL programs) • Curriculum advice (60% of programs) • Identify internships (41% of programs) • Promote the program (12% of programs) • Financial support for student travel (5% of programs) Statewide-initiative • Create charter to define role • Promote PSM concept across state • Set long-term enrollment projections • Monitor program accountability • Advise on PSM-initiative • Resources for initiative sustainability

  5. Florida PSM Initiative Successes to Which the Advisory Board Contributed • Developed statewide administrative structure • Identified workforce events for visibility and creating connections for partnerships with programs • developed new programs • networking & professional development of PSM program directors • Workforce contacts developed and PSM concept was marketed • $150,000 grant (Spring 2011) from State University System (SUS) to support administrative costs • Justified inclusion in 2012 SUS budget for sustainability • Presented PSM concept to State Legislature

  6. Florida PSM Initiative Advisory Board Challenges • Florida economic collapse beginning in 2007 • Retirement/ leaving of five key board members • Funding of workforce development agencies also declined • State legislature decided not to fund new State University System initiatives in 2012 • Board developed a case (2013) for State University System to fund the initiative but SUS declined to act

  7. Current Status ofFlorida Statewide PSM Initiative • Rethinking the state-wide administration of the PSM initiative including role of Advisory Board • Administration is currently housed in UCF College of Graduate Studies • Statewide, PSM programs are still being developed and enrollment is growing • Planning to hold a statewide workshop in spring for PSM directors to promote networking among the directors and focus on role of Program Advisory Boards

  8. “If we had more money, we could fix it.”

  9. The Fab Five?

  10. Sports?

  11. My Management Journey

  12. You get what you hire • Typical lab manager job requirements: • 5-8 years of full-time forensic scientist bench experience • BS in Biology, Chemistry, or forensic science-related area, maybe some advanced course work, Master’s preferred in some cases • Meet FBI: Quality Assurance Standards • Be Certified as a lab inspector • Maybe some supervisory or ISO-17025 reporting experience

  13. Industry Management • In forensic science, it’s a rare first-time manager who has experience or education in: • Human resources • Ethics • Customer service • Finance and budget management • Marketing/Reputation management • Most have 90-100% science training and education.

  14. Lab Management Challenges

  15. Applying Good Business • Most crime labs: • Produce a good quality product • Some crime labs: • Measure performance • Streamline systems • Improve processes • PSM Leaders can help crime labs: • Manage client expectations • Maximize budgets • Foster strong personnel

  16. Good Leadership Increase Results Increase Funding Increase Capabilities

  17. Thank you • Kevin Lothridge • National Forensic Science Technology CenterKevin.Lothridge@nfstc.org • www.nfstc.org

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