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American Nuclear Society Education, Training and Workforce Development Division. Presentation to the ANS Board of Directors Richard D. Holman, CPT - Chair Travis Knight, Ph.D. - Vice Chair June 19, 2013 Atlanta, GA. Division/TG Mission.
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American Nuclear SocietyEducation, Training and Workforce Development Division Presentation to the ANS Board of Directors Richard D. Holman, CPT - Chair Travis Knight, Ph.D. - Vice Chair June 19, 2013 Atlanta, GA
Division/TG Mission • Promotes exchange of views and information on matters related to nuclear education, training, & workforce development • Links the academic, industrial, and governmental communities • Involves educators, trainers, and students working together on nuclear education issues including content and process • Enriches professional development through our topical • Educates the general public • Advances nuclear science and engineering • Provides a venue for collaboration on nuclear training • Promotes workforce development initiatives • Name change in 2010 to reflect growing emphasis on developing the future nuclear workforce.
Division/TG Governance • Chair – Mr. Richard Holman (INL) • 1st Vice Chair – Dr. Travis Knight (U. of South Carolina) • 2nd Vice Chair – Ms. Lisa Marshall (North Carolina State U.) • Secretary – Dr. Marsha Lambregts (INL) • Treasurer – Dr. Adrian Mendez-Torres (SRNL) • Staff Liaison – Ms. Bonnifer Ballard
Division/TG Governance • Board Members John S. Bennion (2014)Richard P. Coe (2015)Richard D. Holman (2013)Gilbert J. Brown (2012)Peter F. Caracappa (2012)Richard P. Coe (2012)Russell G. Coon (2013)Richard D. Holman (2013)Jesse C. Holmes (2013)Ronald A. Knief (2014)Travis W. Knight (2012)Marsha J. Lambregts (2013)Jane A. LeClair (2013)Lisa M. Marshall (2012)Adrian Mendez-Torres (2014)Lisa A Stiles (2014)Lynn E. Walter (2013)Elizabeth McAndrew-Benavides (2015)David L. Mohre (2015) • Staff Liaison Bonnifer Ballard • Board Liaison Jack S. Brenizer • Ex Officio Peter F. CaracappaHans D. Gougar
Division/TG Governance Governance Metrics • Bylaws & Rules Status • Sections B7 and B9 altered and update consistent with 2011 Division Bylaws and Rules Template slated for review • Strategic Planning Status • Division Strategic Plan • Division Support for ANS Strategic Plan goals/objectives • Communication • ETWDD Website • http://etwdd.ans.org/wp/ • Newsletter is linked to division website
Division Finances ETWDD Expenses 2012 Balance forward from previous year - $51,832
Division Finances ETWDD Expenses 2013 Balance forward from previous year - $30,500 FUND BALANCE AT 3/31/13 - 28,632 Not including CONTE 2013 proceeds
ETWDD Contributions to the Society Workforce development panel discussions at each annual and winter meeting University/Industry/Government Relations Committee Conference on Nuclear Training and Education – CONTE Alpha Nu Sigma Honor Society Chapter started at the University of California-Berkeley ETWDD endorses/sponsors three ANS Position Statements: 21- Stewardship of Nuclear Engineering Education 29 - Maintaining Viable Nuclear Industry Workforce (recently submitted for review of revision) 53 - Research and Training Reactors
ETWDD Participation with Nuclear Energy Societies and Organizations Institute of Nuclear Power Operations National Academy for Nuclear Training Nuclear Energy Institute International Atomic Energy Agency European Nuclear Society Idaho National Laboratory Energy Providers Coalition for Education (EPCE) Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) Nuclear Human Resources Group (NHRG)
ETWDD Meetings National & International Meeting Participation: 3 to 5 sessions plus 2 to 3 panels at every summer & winter ANS meeting CONTE 07, 09, 11, 13 – Class 1 Topical European Nuclear Society - NESTet June 2011, Prague – 2 funded attendees August 2013, Madrid – 1 funded attendee Presenters funded in part through Division Funding tied to paper presentation
CONTE 2013 336 attendees, including 50 international colleagues from 19 countries Over 100 technical presentations and panel sessions 29 financial sponsors and 21 exhibitors Sessions grouped into themes including: - Industry / college partnerships- operator training- engineering training- nuclear uniform curriculum- applications of technology in training- new plant- human performance The ETWDD share of the proceeds is still being determined, however based on past years proceeds, it is expected to exceed $30,000. CONTE Co-Chairs – Jane LeClair (Excelsior College) and Pat Berry (Exelon)
ETWDD Servicesto Membership Scholarships Sponsor Lamarsh Scholarship Kent W. Hamlin Scholarship Peer Recognition/Awards Robert L. Long Training Excellence Training Pioneer Awards Arthur Holly Compton Award in Education Student Support Provide resources to Student Sections for travel Funding for Annual Student Conference Glasstone Award (ANS Student Section) Mark Mills Award (Graduate Student) Student Design Contest for undergraduate/graduate Sponsor Student Sessions with Best Paper financial Awards Student Poster Design Sessions
New Website & Blog Replaced hard copy newsletter New blog functionality Electronic CMS
ETWDD Summary • Areas of Success • Financial picture is robust and sustainable • CONTE continues to grow and thrive • Fully funded Kent Hamlin Memorial Scholarship • Focus for Future Action • Additional scholarships • Inter-division collaboration • Survey results of constituents • Longer term vision of commitment to initiatives • Requests/info for the BOD/officers • Ensure that increases in fees are value-based • Training for ANS staff/knowledge capture/retention
ETWDD Mission Support Summary Leverage division funds to promote the Society’s mission Increase student member participation in all aspects of the Society Promote the safe, clean nuclear option at all education levels Create an environment of common understanding and collaboration