Training the Next Generation of Water Technicians Melita Caldwell-Betties

1. Training the Next Generation of Water Technicians Melita Caldwell-Betties mcaldwell@sbccd.cc.ca.us mbetties @msjc.edu 909-384-8522

2. Presentation Outline Water Technology (WT) Program Overview Training the Next Generation Stackable Credentials Benefits of Partnerships Program Support Needs Question and Answer

3. Program Challenges Increased students from private (for profit) web-based education resources andtraining. However, experience education substitutions certification requires a relevant degree earned at an accredited academicinstitution. competition for and for

4. Program Opportunities Careful review of program strengthsandweaknesses. WT Program-recognized specialized training provider by statelicensingagency. Online course demonstrate a marked increase indemand. Convenient, accelerated course scheduling optionsmostpopular. as offerings fast-track, and

5. Program Efficiency Goals Reassigning students to required courses graduation and opening late start sections of existingcourses. Flexible scheduling 8-, 10-, and (cohorts) options are now available to meet students'needs. for 12-week

6. Training the Next Generation of Water Technicians

7. Step After Step After Step After… Positive and proactive steps are underway to address state mandated initiatives: 1. Online Education Initiative Exchange (OEI) 2. AB705-Math and English placement models 3. Water and Wastewater Technology TOP Code DescriptorApproval) 4. StackableCredentials (Course Identifier

8. The First Step (OEI) Curricula design, instruction, and learningoutcomes: OEI Design: Registration for required online courses through participating colleges. Noneedtoapplyateachcollegeor reapplyforfinancialaid. Over 98% of program courses to be offeredon-line.

9. The Second Step (AB 705) Math requisites were reduced to department recommended shorten the journey through the program. advisories preparation or to Course outlines revised to include industry specific math skills in the targetcourse.

10. Third Step Course Identifier Descriptor (CID Approval) Content review of subject matter Ensures course equates across collegeboundaries Labor process and time intensive

11. Steps to Success: Concurrent & Dual Enrollment High school and college credit granted at the same time. Accelerates timeline degree, earlier graduation, often one to two years earlier. Introduction to Water Resource Management Introduction to WastewaterOperations BasicWaterworksMath Water and to

12. Stackable Credentials

13. The Next Steps… Examination of both credit and non-creditcourseofferings.

14. Non-Credit Courses No tuition and minimal studentsfees. Openaccess/openentry. Addresses limitations creditcourses. repeatability placed on

15. Student Access and Equity Students withoutlimitation. can reenroll Parallels program credit. entry-level coursework for Subject matter can serve as an avenue to acquire basic mathskills. Can serve as a bridge to creditprogram.

16. Additional Steps Program Enhancements Under Review Associate Applied Science (AAS) Degree Options Advanced Operator Training Series Mechanic Technologist Courses Electrical Instrumentation Technologist Courses Non-Credit Exam Prep Series

17. Stackable Credentials Credit or Non-Credit Issuance of Certificates of Completion 1. Operations & Maintenance 2. Industrial Waste 3. Regulatory Compliance 4. Water Resource Management

18. The Benefits of Partnerships

19. Partnership with Office of Water Programs (OWP) CurriculumExpansion InstructionalResources Articulation Agreements that leads to transferrable academic credit

20. Partnership with California Water Environment Association (CWEA) CurriculumExpansion Textbook/ManualDevelopment LocalSectionTraining

21. Partnership with AETC (Advanced Environmental Technologies) INteractive TEchNology Education Project Creating environmental virtual reality (VR) water/wastewatertechnologies. Partnering with business and government determine curriculum needed for VR experiences for students. curriculum for agencies to content

22. Program Support Needs

23. Staffing Support Seeking subject matter experts in WT: maintenance, industrial waste, &biosolidslandapplication. Visitwww.sbccd.org. Job Title: Adjunct Instructor - Water SupplyTechnology #127. https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI .home?c=1159751&d=ExternalCareerSite#/

24. Staffing Support Seeking subject matter experts in WT: wateruseefficiency,wastewatercollections systems, backflow & cross connection specialists. Visitwww.msjc.edu https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/msjc/jobs/1744 755/associate-instructor-environmental- technologies?keywords=adjunct%20faculty&page=2 &pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs Job Title: Associate Instructor – Environmental Technologies #00801.

25. In-Kind Contributions- Time and Equipment To assist the program in replicating actual conditions. We welcome donations of used goods. supplies and other expendable property. As well as the value of volunteerservices(i.e.,keynote orguestspeakers;participation asfocusortaskteammember). on-the-job equipment,

26. TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION of WATER TECHNICIANS YOU PROGRAMANDITSSTUDENTS ASUCCESS! CAN MAKE OUR Your expertise and assistance in this on-going educational endeavor is what can make thisprogram, “Thebestthatit canbe!”

27. THANKS TO YOU!!!!!!!!!! As always, this is a “We” CollaborativeEffort! WeThankYOU!

28. Questions and Answers