2011-12
Truckee Meadows
Community College
School of Sciences
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES
PROGRAM/UNIT REVIEW SELF STUDY
Manufacturing Technologies
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM/UNIT
The Manufacturing Technologies Unit of Truckee Meadows Community College was created to aid in the growth and
development of northern Nevada’s workforce by providing quality education to those seeking to begin or advance
their career in manufacturing. Individual unit programs consist of general education courses, emphasis specific
technical courses which provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in today’s high-tech
workplace.
The Manufacturing Technologies Unit is a member of the Applied Industrial Technologies Department (AIT) of
Truckee Meadows Community College’s School of Science. The AIT department is headquartered at the Edison
campus IGT Applied Technology Center and with the exception of Drafting so are the Manufacturing Technologies
programs. The majority of Manufacturing Technologies students attend their lectures and fulfill their specialized
laboratory requirements there as well. Drafting program courses and labs are primarily scheduled and offered at
TMCC’s Dandini campus and Welding for Art offerings take place at McQueen High School. The major programs
and areas of study within the Manufacturing Technologies Unit are Drafting, Fabrication, Industrial Systems,
Machining, Production Systems, Welding, and Welding for Art.
Mission Statement
To deliver thorough, industry-relevant curriculum and effective, student-centered instruction capable of providing
students with the intellectual tools and physical skill-sets required to pursue successful employment, career
advancement, and personal growth within manufacturing industries.
Degrees, Certificates, and/or Non-Credit Courses offered
The Manufacturing Technologies Unit offers one Associate of Applied Science Degree available in any of five
emphases. The degree consists of a three class common core made up of safety, print reading, and quality control, a
series of focused, emphasis specific courses, as well as a comprehensive general education component. Additionally,
the unit offers four Certificates of Achievement.
Associate of Applied Science, Manufacturing Technologies
Drafting emphasis
Electronics emphasis *
Fabrication emphasis
Machining emphasis
Production Systems emphasis
Welding emphasis
Certificates of Achievement
Drafting Technology
Electronics Technology *
Industrial Systems Technology
Welding Technology
Welding for Art
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Note *: Electronics emphasis eliminated fall 2009, Electronics Technology certificate eliminated in fall 2010 as a
result of consistently low enrollment and declining industry support. Significant portions of both were revamped and
merged into new Renewable Energies emphasis of the Construction Technologies degree.
Though the Manufacturing Technologies Unit itself has not offered non-credit courses or workshops, unit faculty have
demonstrated a willingness to work with the TMCC office of Workforce Development by providing their expertise
and services.
Primary Goals and Objectives
The primary goal of the Manufacturing Technologies Unit is to provide students a quality education that will prepare
them with the requisite skills needed to launch or advance their careers within manufacturing industries.
The Manufacturing Technologies Unit will meet this goal by:
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Utilizing multiple methods of instructional delivery including traditional lecture, combined lecture
and lab, lab only, web-assisted and web-based.
Integrating technical and academic training that is relevant to each program discipline.
Providing instruction that emphasizes meaningful, realistic hands-on training in modern well
equipped classrooms and labs.
Being responsive to new and changing technologies and an evolving workplace.
Actively seeking regular review and input from industry advisory committees.
Continually assessing course and program level learning outcomes and implementing improvements
based on findings.
Scheduling course offerings in such a manner as to facilitate timely program completion while
maintaining flexibility for the working adult.
Ensuring Unit members are afforded the opportunity and access to participate in professional
development activities designed to enhance their instructional delivery or further their industry
knowledge.
Factors Expected to Affect Future
External factors:
Like all programs within the AIT department and many of TMCC’s other programs and disciplines the Manufacturing
Unit has been significantly impacted by the nation’s and the region’s economic troubles. Typically Manufacturing
program enrollments run counter-cyclical with the health of the economy. As the economy sours, displaced workers
often turn to programs tied to industry seeking training required to give them a competitive edge in today’s extremely
tight job market. Consequently, the Manufacturing Unit has experienced significant enrollment growth in all of its
programs. This growth has, however, begun to level off as result of sluggish economic recovery. Workers have begun
to reach that point where potential employment gains must be balanced against continued financial hardships. The risk
for many students is high and some are unable to continue.
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While it is true that the manufacturing industries are often the first to be adversely impacted by a failing economy, it
is, fortunately, also true that they are among the first to benefit from signs of economic recovery. Manufacturing
students are increasingly in demand as the job market has strengthened within the manufacturing industry. While this
is, and should be, a good news indicator of economic recovery, it is important to note that the resulting economy will
not be the same. In order to be competitive and survive the recession, manufactures, the processes they provide, and
the products they deliver have changed. These changes in technology and process have served to widen the skills gap
between manufacturing jobs and the available work force. It is because of this widening skills gap and the educational
services required to close it that the TMCC Manufacturing Unit expects enrollment to continue to grow, albeit slowly.
Northern Nevada’s economy must change in order to provide the diversity required to survive inevitable future
economic swings. This fact is not lost on state and local leadership, though they differ on how to enact change and
what that change will look like. One thing, though, that does remain constant to those economic councils tasked with
developing diversity is the need to provide and prove to the companies and industries they are actively seeking to
bring to the region that there is a mechanism in place to train and provide the workforce they need. The TMCC
Manufacturing Unit is and must remain that vital, key component.
Internal Factors:
Most internal challenges confronting the Manufacturing Technologies Unit and programs will be the result of budget
restrictions. On-going upgrades of equipment, curriculum, and facilities may be disrupted by inadequate funding
resources. It will also be necessary to incorporate emerging technologies into each of these programs to remain
relevant with the market.
The Manufacturing Unit requires the adoption and expansion of new technology in order to remain an effective and
viable training program capable of meeting industry workforce needs. However, this does not necessarily mean the
Unit can discontinue or devalue older technology. This is due to the fact that this older technology often forms the
foundation upon which new skills required to be successful with emerging technologies are built. Students must
demonstrate mastery of these basic skills before they can successfully tackle some newer, complex or advanced
technologies. It is for this reason that as the Unit technology expands, so must its size requirements. Though this is not
an immediate problem for most Unit programs, the Machining, Welding, and Welding for Art programs are nearing
the point where further adoption of new technology may force the elimination or reduction of technology that still
holds great value to the program and student development and learning.
When the Unit has been successful in acquiring new technology facilities management has not always been equally
successful in providing improvements (electrical power, compressed air, ventilation, space, etc.) required to allow the
timely implementation within the program and to the students. It is not altogether uncommon for equipment
warranties to expire prior to installation. To this end, greater emphasis must be placed both by and with the Unit and
facilities management on working together to ensure unnecessary delays do not impact student access to new and
existing technology.
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CURRICULUM
Program/Unit Review Assessment Reports
2015-16
2014-15
2013-14
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
Drafting (discipline)
2007-08
2006-07
2005-06
List title(s) of past Program/Unit Reviews; indicate whether a
program, discipline, or course review.
X
Machining (program)
X
Welding (plan in 00-01 and 06-07)
X
Program assessment reports were completed by the Drafting Program in 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 20092010 academic years; by the Machining Technologies Program in 2009-2010 and 2010-2011; and by the Welding
Program in 2005-2006 and 2006-2007.
The Drafting Program 2005-2006 outcomes were modified to include national testing which proved to be problematic
in that the testing center was ill equipped to accommodate the specialized needs of the drafting test, resulting in
testing delays and numerous student complaints. Additionally the exam proved to be overly-general, consequently
Drafting Program faculty chose to implement meaningful outcomes in 2008. Subsequent assessments indicate
Drafting Program outcomes are being successfully met.
Machining Technologies Program outcomes were determined to be un-measurable or equally meaningless and were
rewritten in 2010. Subsequent assessment showed outcomes being successfully met in the area measured but indicated
room for improvement. Course assessment tied to this outcome identified the weakness and points to a solution. This
outcome will be re-measured in 2013-2014.
Welding Program outcomes proved equally un-measurable and were rewritten in 2010. Welding program assessment
indicated only a weakness in teamwork skills which was addressed by requiring team participation in WELD 242.
The manufacturing unit’s struggle with program assessment stems primarily from reliance on inadequate and non
useful outcomes which proved to be unmanageable and meaningless. To this end, all unit faculty have worked with
members of SLOA to develop and implement outcomes capable of providing measures which will reliably indicate
each programs strengths and weaknesses.
Course Assessment Report Summaries
Prefix
AIT
Number
110
Title
General Industrial Safety
CADD
100
CADD
105
CADD
140
Intro To Comp Aided
Draft
Intrmd Comp-Aided
Draftng
Tech Drafting I
4
Indicate date of assessment in the
department assessment cycle
2012-2013
PDCAR
Date
Modifications
2015-2016
2013-2014
2010-11
2014-2015
2008-09
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Final exam drawing
reviewed.
Increased time allotted
specific key concepts.
Manufacturing Technologies
Prefix
CADD
Number
141
Title
Tech Drafting II
Indicate date of assessment in the
department assessment cycle
2014-2015
CADD
142
Tech Drafting III
2011-2012
CADD
200
Adv Computer-Aided Dft
2013-2014
CADD
210
CADD Project
2011-2012
CADD
245
2013-2014
CADD
255
Solid Mdl/Parametric
Dsgn
Cad Customization I
CADD
290
Intern In CADD
No internships at this time.
CADD
299
Capstone/Assessment
2012-2013
DFT
100
Basic Drafting Principles
2011-2012
DFT
110
Print Reading For Industr
2012-2013
DFT
120
Course Deleted
ET
100
Geometric Dmnsn And
Tlrnc
Survey Of Electronics
ET
104
Fabrication/Soldering Tec
ET
131
DC For Electronics
ET
132
AC For Electronics
ET
204
ET
210
Surface Mnt
Assembly/Repr
Digital Electronics
Submitted to CAP for deletion Fall
2011
Submitted to CAP for deletion Fall
2011
Submitted to CAP for deletion Fall
2011
Submitted to CAP for deletion Fall
2011
Submitted to CAP for deletion Fall
2011
Course Deleted
ET
220
Solid State Devices/Cir I
Course Deleted
ET
222
Solid State Device/Cir II
Course Deleted
ET
234
Communications Systems
Course Deleted
ET
280
Digital Electronics
Course Deleted
ET
282
Microprocessors I
Course Deleted
ET
290
Intern In Electronics
Course Deleted
MPT
110
2012-2013
MPT
120
MPT
130
MPT/
MTT
MT
140/
145B
102
Automated Prod Concepts
I
Automated Prod Concept
II
Automated Prod Concpt
III
Quality Control
MT/
MTT
150/
150B
Fund Of Inst Electricity
Material Science
PDCAR
Date
2011-12
Modifications
2014-2015
2013-2014
2014-2015
2011-2012
Course renumbered ENRG 110 and
assigned to Construction
Technologies Unit
2012-2013
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Prefix
MT
Number
160
Title
Hydraulic Power
Indicate date of assessment in the
department assessment cycle
2013-2014
MTT
101
Intro Machine Shop
2011-2012
MTT
105
Machine Shop I
2014-2015
MTT
110
Machine Shop II
2013-2014
MTT
140
Inspection Techniques
2012-2013
MTT
198
Special Topics In Manufac
MTT
230
Comp Numerical Control I
MTT
232
MTT
PDCAR
Date
Modifications
2009-10
Increased time allotted
specific key concepts.
Special Topics – Assessed as
Offered
2015-2016
2010-11*
Comp Numerical Control
II
2015-2016
2009-10
250
Machine Shop III
2014-2015
2009-10
Increased use of
simulation equipment
in order to improve
control fluency.
Increased use of
simulation equipment
in order to improve
control fluency.
Implemented additional
threading assignments.
MTT
260
Machine Shop IV
2012-2013
MTT
292
2013-2014
MTT
293
WELD
101
Com-Aided
Manufacturing I
Comp-Aided Manufactur
II
Basic Metals
WELD
111
Beginning Welding For
Art
2014-2015
2010-11*
WELD
114
Metal Shaping Techniques
2015-2016
2010-11*
WELD
121
2015-2016
2010-11
WELD
198
Advanced Welding For
Art
Special Topics In Welding
WELD
211
Welding I
Special Topics – Assessed as
Offered
2015-2016
2010-11*
WELD
212
Welding I Practice
2015-2016
2010-11
WELD
221
Welding II
2011-2012
WELD
222
Welding II Practice
2011-2012
WELD
225
Independent Study
2013-2014
WELD
231
Welding III
2011-2012
WELD
232
Welding III Practice
2011-2012
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Implemented new
compressed gas safety
program and increased
instructional examples.
Outcomes met but
assessment indicates
broadening of course
constrained by facility
and equipment.
Development of more
complex assignments.
Implementation of web
based study component.
Lab requires set-up of
additional OFC
stations.
Manufacturing Technologies
Prefix
WELD
Number
241
Title
Welding IV
Indicate date of assessment in the
department assessment cycle
2012-2013
WELD
242
Welding IV Practice
2012-2013
WELD
250
Welding Cert Preparation
2013-2014
PDCAR
Date
2011-12
Modifications
Without exception all Manufacturing Unit faculty are consummate, dedicated professionals who continually strive to
improve not only their teaching effectiveness, but the content of their courses and programs as well. To this end, all
Unit faculty informally assess each lecture, each lab, each assignment each time, every time.
Formal assessment activities have, however, been inconsistent. This is at least in part, due to TMCC’s own
inconsistent approach to assessment during the study period. TMCC’s assessment direction has repeatedly altered
course in both style and substance. Unit faculty, like all TMCC faculty, have been repeatedly encouraged to write
outcomes, measures and conduct assessment under ever evolving college requirements.
TMCC and the Manufacturing Unit have both grown substantially in their understanding of assessment and its value.
The current assessment practice and direction has stabilized and resulted in a collaborated development of assessment
outcomes and measures which, number one, are meaningful and, number two, can be effectively measured. Unit
faculty, working hand in hand with SLOA, have developed course and program outcomes and measures which most
importantly make sense. They have also worked with department leadership to create an assessment schedule (listed
above) which will facilitate the assessment of all course and program outcomes during the upcoming study period.
Assessment Driven Improvements
Though lacking in volume, assessment activities conducted by the Unit have been insightful in identifying room for
improvement within a number of courses. Faculty have utilized assessment results to recognize key course topics and
components that require additional instructional time. They have also been used to point to improvements in
assignment complexity and volume. Assessment results have also been used to identify areas which can benefit from
web based content delivery.
Evaluating Relevancy of Curriculum
Course Content
Course content is responsive to the needs of each program’s respective industry and periodically reviewed by the
associated advisory committees. Additionally, each Unit faculty maintains contact with key industry
representatives in order to monitor current industry trends and needs. It is also important to note that part-time
instructors within the individual programs are often full-time professionals working within the industry and provide
unique perspectives and insights into curriculum development.
Degree/Certificate Requirements
Requirements for the emphases and certificates are also designed to be responsive to industry needs. Advisory
committees regularly review degree and certificate worksheets and their input is sought before any revisions are
proposed to the CAP committee.
Methods of Instruction
Methods of instruction are as diverse within the Unit as its offerings are. Some courses within the Production
Systems Program, for example, lend themselves well to the traditional lecture format where as almost all other Unit
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offerings require significant Lab components. A few are offered only online, while many are web assisted. Formal
assessment activities and student evaluations have identified areas of improvement and will remain the Unit’s
primary means of evaluating content delivery.
Faculty Qualifications
All full-time faculty must possess qualifying industry experience and proficiency. Part-time faculty must possess
similar credentials, depending on their assigned courses.
Post Completion Objectives (transfer, job placement, etc.)
Job placement upon completion is the primary objective of all programs in Manufacturing Technologies. In many
instances, however, students in these programs are already employed within the industry and are seeking skills for
career advancement. Currently, the college does not have the resources to formally track completers as they enter the
job market. Anecdotal evidence, however, suggests working adults frequently advance in their jobs as a result of their
additional training. Though the economic downturn has had a significant impact on job placement students are not
reporting that they cannot find jobs or that the training TMCC has provided was not helpful in their search.
None of the Unit’s programs are directly articulated with any of the four year institutions and consequently few
students transfer. A small number of students have transferred to TMCC in order to complete career training started
earlier in other institutions. The machining program has seen a recent increase in the number of Western Nevada
College students attending advanced courses they were unable to access at WNC. Though this number is small it does
indicate a transfer need.
Secondary Student Preparation Efforts
Presently 14 TMCC Manufacturing Unit courses are articulated with 11 area High Schools and the Sierra Nevada Job
Corps Center.
AACT H.S.
AIT 110, CADD 100/245, DFT 100, MTT 101/105/110/250/260, WELD 101/211/212/221/222
ACE H.S.
CADD 100
Galena H.S.
AIT 110, CADD 100, DFT 100, WELD 101
North Valleys H.S.
AIT 110, CADD 100, DFT 100, WELD 101
Sparks H.S.
CADD 100, DFT 100
Spanish Springs H.S. CADD 100, DFT 100
Lawry H.S.
CADD 100, DFT 100
Delmonte H.S.
AIT 110, WELD 101
McQeen H.S.
AIT 110, WELD 101
Reed H.S.
AIT 110, WELD 101
Wooster H.S.
AIT 110, WELD 101
SNJCC
WELD 211/212/221/222
WCSD is currently reworking both their career and technical course sequencing and content. Unit faculty are engaged
with WCSD faculty in discussions to ensure continuity of content and objectives. It is expected that the outcome of
this process will significantly improve both the number of articulated courses and institutions.
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External Review
Advisory committees composed of local manufacturing industries representatives are the primary source of external
review. No programs in Manufacturing Technologies are industry certified or accredited and, therefore, not subject to
review by professional organizations. All efforts are made, however, to adhere to current industry standards.
Non-credit Training Offered
Though the Manufacturing Technologies Unit itself has not offered non-credit courses or workshops, unit faculty have
demonstrated a willingness to work with the TMCC office of Workforce Development by providing their expertise
and services.
Curriculum Development Strategies
Assessment Findings and Strategies
Though lacking in volume, assessment activities conducted by the Unit have been insightful in identifying room for
improvement within a number of courses. Faculty have utilized assessment results to recognize key course topics and
components that require additional instructional time. They have also been used to point to improvements in
assignment complexity and volume. Assessment results have also been used to identify areas which can benefit from
web based content delivery.
Unit faculty have implemented the course improvements for which assessment data has been gathered. Assessment
will remain a vital component by which curriculum will be developed and enhanced. The Unit has established a
comprehensive assessment schedule by which all Unit offerings will be assessed in the next study period.
External Resource Recommendations and Implementation Plans
Advisory committees composed of local manufacturing industries representatives are the primary source of
external review and recommendations. To date all advisory committee recommendations have been implemented
with the exception of the mandate that we consider and implement, to the greatest degree practical, new and
emerging technology. This mandate by its very nature is ongoing and will remain of primary importance to the
Unit.
The Manufacturing Unit is currently working to develop three separate but related externally driven initiatives.
Pilot the IBEST delivery model pioneered by Washington state community colleges. This model restructures
technical course offerings by integrating academic (primarily math and english) instruction. Doing so should
positively enhance student performance while awarding academic credits simultaneously with technical credits.
This should, ideally, shorten the path to graduation and ultimately to student success. It is the goal of the IBEST
model to facilitate student completion of program certificates within one year. Implementation goal is fall semester
2012.
Implement “Dream It, Do it”, an instructional model designed to lead students to nationally recognized industrial
credentials. This model requires Manufacturing Unit programs to become nationally accredited, an involved
process which will force significant changes to program structure and to some extent course content.
Implementation goal is fall semester 2013.
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Offer “Right Skills Now” program. This program is also tied to national accreditation and is designed to provide
incoming students with occupational skills and credentials to seek employment within 16 weeks. This initiative
requires students to complete what amounts to an entire certificate minus the general education requirements plus
an internship in one semester. This program requires intensive study and an equally intensive faculty commitment.
Program will require commitment of one entire full-time faculty workload. At this point the unit is unable to meet
this requirement and consequently has not established an implementation goal, though continues to explore the
concept.
Anticipated Factors Affecting Curriculum and Strategies
The primary factors expected to influence curriculum and instruction are acquisition of technology, budget, and
facility related. Several course level assessments indicate course content could be expanded provided the
investment in technology and space. In these trying economic times funding for all is at a premium.
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DEMOGRAPHICS AND ENROLLMENT
General Student Demographics
Age
5 -year Average Headcount
Manufacturing Technologies
TMCC
55%
44%
25% 24%
23%
13%
8%
0%
3%
Under 18 yrs.
Fall 06
Spr 07
Fall 07
Spr 08
Fall 08
Spr 09
Fall 09
Spr 10
Fall 10
Spr 11
M.T. Avg
TMCC Avg
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
%
%
18-24 yrs.
25-34 yrs.
35-49 yrs.
Under 18 yrs. 18-24 yrs. 25-34 yrs. 35-49 yrs.
0
43
24
27
0%
44%
25%
28%
0
49
31
28
0%
42%
26%
24%
0
47
25
30
0%
43%
23%
28%
1
49
29
29
1%
43%
25%
25%
0
61
29
25
0%
48%
23%
20%
0
59
38
33
0%
42%
27%
23%
0
63
38
35
0%
42%
25%
23%
0
56
34
29
0%
43%
26%
22%
0
49
25
17
0%
48%
24%
17%
0
48
25
20
0%
47%
24%
19%
0%
44%
25%
23%
3%
55%
24%
13%
6%
50+ yrs.
50+ yrs.
3
3%
9
8%
7
6%
6
5%
11
9%
12
8%
14
9%
11
8%
12
12%
10
10%
8%
6%
Total
97
100%
117
100%
109
100%
114
100%
126
100%
142
100%
150
100%
130
100%
103
100%
103
100%
100%
100%
Students in Manufacturing Technologies are in general older than the college population overall. The
Manufacturing Technologies Unit, as does TMCC, draws its largest population from the 18-24 yrs. age group. The
Unit draws relatively equally from the 25-34 yrs. age group and the 34-49 yrs. age group. This is consistent with
the Manufacturing Unit’s mission to provide not only entry level skill-sets to an emerging workforce, but career
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advancement training as well. The Unit draws slightly higher than TMCC from the 50+ age group and reflects the
Unit’s commitment to advancing the personal interests of the community it serves.
Gender
5-year Average Headcount
Manufacturing Technologies
TMCC
88%
55%
45%
12%
Female
15
17
Female
Fall 06
Spr 07
Fall 07
Spr 08
Fall 08
Spr 09
Fall 09
Spr 10
Fall 10
Spr 11
M.T. Avg
TMCC Avg
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
%
%
Male
Male
8
8%
6
5%
8
7%
14
12%
20
16%
24
17%
22
15%
19
15%
12
12%
10
10%
12%
55%
Unreported
89
92%
111
95%
101
93%
100
88%
106
84%
118
83%
128
85%
111
85%
90
87%
93
90%
88%
45%
Total
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
1
<1%
0
0%
<1%
<1%
97
100%
117
100%
109
100%
114
100%
126
100%
142
100%
150
100%
130
100%
103
99%
103
100%
100%
100%
The gender make-up of the Manufacturing Technologies programs is consistent with, and a reflection of the related
industries which are traditionally male-dominated. During the study period, 88% of the students were male,
compared to 45% for the college. This is also consistent with other programs within the AIT department.
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Ethnicity
5-year Average Headcount
Manufacturing Technologies
TMCC
75%
68%
2% 3%
3% 6%
African
American
Asian
African
American
12% 15%
3% 2%
0% 0%
Hawaiian or
Pacific
Islander
Asian
Hispanic
Native
American
Hawaiian
or Pacific
Native
Islander Hispanic American
White
White
0% 1%
0% 1%
Two or more
races
International
Students
Two or
more
races
5% 4%
Unreported
International
UnS tudents reported
Total
Fall N
0
1
11
4
78
0
3
97
06 %
0%
1%
11%
4%
80%
0%
3%
100%
Spr N
1
4
10
1
96
0
5
117
07 %
1%
3%
9%
1%
82%
0%
4%
100%
Fall N
3
6
12
1
84
0
3
109
07 %
3%
6%
11%
1%
77%
0%
3%
100%
Spr N
3
4
13
2
89
0
3
114
08 %
3%
4%
11%
2%
78%
0%
3%
100%
Fall N
4
3
19
3
93
0
4
126
08 %
3%
2%
15%
2%
74%
0%
3%
100%
Spr N
1
4
18
5
106
0
8
142
09 %
1%
3%
13%
4%
75%
0%
6%
100%
Fall N
3
5
19
6
112
0
5
150
09 %
2%
3%
13%
4%
75%
0%
3%
100%
Spr N
5
6
17
4
95
0
3
130
4%
5%
13%
3%
73%
0%
2%
100%
10 %
Fall N
3
3
0
12
4
78
0
0
3
103
10 %
3%
3%
0%
12%
4%
76%
0%
0%
3%
100%
Spr N
0
4
0
13
4
62
0
0
20
103
%
0%
4%
0%
13%
4%
60%
0%
0%
19%
100%
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M.T. Avg
2%
3%
<1%
12%
3%
75%
<1%
<1%
5%
100%
TMCC Avg
3%
6%
<1%
15%
2%
68%
1%
1%
4%
100%
Note: Ethnicity categories were changed in Fall 2009 to align with new IPEDS and NSHE reporting requirements
White males dominate the student population in Manufacturing Technologies, followed by Hispanic students. This
is consistent with the makeup of the manufacturing industry in general and varies within 7% from the overall
make-up of TMCC as well. Nonetheless, it is incumbent upon the programs to increase their efforts to attract a
student population that more closely reflects Washoe County’s ethnic diversity.
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Student Status
Educational Goals
5-year Average Headcount
Manufacturing Technologies
TMCC
75%
60%
19%
10%
Earn a Degree
Fall 06
Spr 07
Fall 07
Spr 08
Fall 08
Spr 09
Fall 09
Spr 10
Fall 10
Spr 11
M.T. Avg
TMCC Avg
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
%
%
5%
6%
12%
2%
Earn a Certificate Improve Job Skills
3%
1%
Personal
Enrichment
Earn a
Earn a
Improve Job Personal
Degree
Certificate
Skills
Enrichment
118
14
12
20
67%
8%
7%
11%
166
24
12
32
65%
9%
5%
13%
217
48
23
133
49%
11%
5%
30%
212
46
35
98
50%
11%
8%
23%
233
43
35
117
51%
9%
8%
25%
231
50
29
95
54%
12%
7%
22%
298
40
19
120
60%
8%
4%
24%
313
50
30
81
63%
10%
6%
16%
367
62
17
56
73%
12%
3%
11%
358
57
25
26
76%
12%
5%
6%
60%
10%
6%
19%
75%
5%
2%
12%
Transfer
Transfer
2
1%
7
3%
5
1%
6
1%
8
2%
6
1%
8
2%
8
2%
2
0%
4
1%
1%
3%
3%
3%
Undecided
Undecided
9
5%
14
5%
18
4%
30
7%
24
5%
18
4%
12
2%
18
4%
1
0%
0
0%
3%
3%
Total
175
100%
255
100%
444
100%
427
100%
460
100%
429
100%
497
100%
500
100%
505
100%
470
100%
100%
100%
Educational status comparisons are similar between Manufacturing Technologies and the college. The Unit, like
TMCC, has a higher percentage of degree seekers than all other categories at 60%. The Unit sees twice the TMCC
average number of certificate seekers at 10% and enjoys a larger percentage, 19%, of students seeking to expand
their personal goals.
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Manufactur
M
ring Technoologies
2011--12
Education
nal Status
The Manuffacturing Unitt virtually mirrrors TMCC averages
a
withh respects to ccontinuing, trransfer, and new students.
The Unit iss made up of 78%
7
continuiing students, 8%
8 transfer sttudents, and 114% new studdents.
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PROG
GRAM UNIT
T REVIEW
W
En
nrollment Status
S
Crredit distributtion within the Manufacturring Technolo
ogies Unit verry closely aliggns itself withh TMCC in general.
Thhe largest percentage (35%
%) take fewer than 6 creditss, followed byy 26% takingg 6-8.9 creditss, 25% taking 12+
creedits, and 14%
% taking 9-11
1.9 credits. Th
his is reflectiv
ve of the fact that in additiion to taking cclasses, the m
majority of
stuudents work full
f time, man
ny within the industry.
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Student Recruitment Activities
The Manufacturing Technologies Unit programs and the AIT Department participate in many activities and functions
that promote the programs to variety of individuals and groups. Many target students directly, while others also
involve parents who are evaluating career options for their children. Recent activities include:
 Support and participation in AACT open house.
 Annual Tech Education Expo hosted at the Applied Technologies Center.
 Native American Youth Conference at the Applied Technologies Center for individuals from various local
Indian colonies, tribes and reservations.
 Annual Building Women career exploration fair to introduce women to non-traditional career options.
 Program tours with school district officials from Plumas County, California, regarding programs offered
through the Applied Industrial Technologies Department.
 Updated program Fact Sheets with industry information, degree requirements and suggested sequences for
course study.
 Serving as primary program advisor to all new and continuing students.
Underserved Student Populations
The composition of the student population in Manufacturing Technologies is a direct reflection of the industry it
serves, which is predominantly male. As outlined above, however, the faculty members participate in multiple
activities designed for the benefit of underserved populations, including Native Americans and women. The
programs must continue to pursue all opportunities to attract minority populations to these training opportunities.
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Enrollment Patterns
Number of Sections
Number of Sections: Fall Semesters
65
60
62
55
59
56
50
52
45
40
35
37
30
Fall 06
Fall 07
Fall 08
Fall 09
Fall 10
Number of Sections: Spring Semesters
65
60
55
56
50
55
57
51
45
40
35
30
33
Spr 07
Academic Years
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
M.T. (5 yr Avg)
SOSC (5 yr Avg)
TMCC (5 yr Avg)
*SOSC = School of Science
Spr 08
Fall
37
62
52
59
56
53
717
1629
Spr 09
% Change
-68%
-16%
13%
-5%
15%
1%
0%
Spr 10
Spring
33
56
55
57
51
50
709
1623
Spr 11
% Change
-70%
-2%
4%
-11%
15%
0%
0%
The number of Manufacturing sections offered saw its most pronounced increase in 2007 as a result of the addition
of new programs and increasing enrollment. Since then the number of sections has remained relatively constant
despite continued increasing enrollments, similar to both TMCC and the School of Science.
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Full Time Equivalent Enrollment
FTE: Fall Semesters
125
115
122
120
105
111
95
111
85
75
65
55
50
45
Fall 06
Fall 07
Fall 08
Fall 09
Fall 10
FTE: Spring Semesters
125
115
126
105
109
95
115
120
85
75
65
55
64
45
Spr 07
Academic Years
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
M.T. (5 yr Avg)
SOSC (5 yr Avg)
TMCC (5 yr Avg)
*SOSC = School of Science
Spr 08
Fall
50
111
111
120
122
103
2801
6809
Spr 09
Spr 10
% Change
-121%
0%
8%
1%
33%
4%
4%
Spring
64
109
115
126
120
107
2789
6692
Spr 11
% Change
-70%
5%
9%
-5%
20%
4%
4%
Corresponding to the above growth in section numbers, FTE enrollments have seen their greatest jump in 2007.
This too can be attributed to the addition of new programs within the unit such as machining and welding. Since
2007 FTE enrollments have steadily increased in proportion to both TMCC and the School of Science.
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Retention Rates
Fall 2010 Retention Rates
Manufacturing Technologies
SOSC
TMCC
81%
75%
72%
Retention Rate
Term
Total Enrollments
Fall 06
262
Spr 07
350
Fall 07
643
Spr 08
612
Fall 08
645
Spr 09
649
Fall 09
746
Spr 10
751
Fall 10
744
Spring 11
708
M.T. (5 year Avg)
611
SOSC Fall 10
14,440
TMCC Fall 10
36,505
*SOSC = School of Science
Number Retained
187
244
500
475
524
512
592
620
599
554
481
10,896
26,346
Retention Rate
71%
70%
78%
78%
81%
79%
79%
83%
81%
78%
79%
75%
72%
Generally, the Manufacturing Technologies programs enjoy retention rates that average around 80%, exceeding
both the college and the School of Sciences. We attribute the strong retention rates to the career-nature of these
programs. In general students do not enroll in these courses for exploratory purposes. They have already made a
commitment to pursue this specific training and, therefore, tend to persist more than students who are trying to find
their fit. Additionally Manufacturing Technologies courses are taught primarily by full time faculty, which helps
students to feel more connected to the program and allows faculty greater access for new and continuing student
advising.
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Student to Faculty Ratios
Student to Faculty Ratio: Fall Semesters
15.0
13.0
11.0
11.1
11.9
Fall 09
Fall 10
9.9
9.0
7.0
11.7
6.8
5.0
3.0
1.0
Fall 06
Fall 07
Fall 08
Student to Faculty Ratio: Spring Semesters
15.0
13.0
13.0
11.0
9.0
12.1
10.4
10.2
Spr 07
Spr 08
11.0
7.0
5.0
3.0
1.0
Academic Years
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
M.T. (5 yr Avg)
SOSC (5 yr Avg)
TMCC (5 yr Avg)
*SOSC = School of Science
Fall
6.8
9.9
11.1
11.7
11.9
10.3
19.1
20.7
Spr 09
Spr 10
% Change
-45%
12%
6%
2%
16%
4%
4%
Spring
10.4
10.2
11.0
12.1
13.0
11.3
19.0
20.4
Spr 11
% Change
--2%
7%
10%
8%
6%
4%
5%
Like other technology-based programs requiring a strong hands-on component, student-faculty ratios in
Manufacturing Technologies are limited by a variety of factors, primarily equipment availability, space limitations,
and safety considerations. As a result, the ratio for Manufacturing Technologies is significantly lower than the
college or School of Sciences.
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Number of Declared Degree/Emphasis Seekers
The Manufacturing Unit currently has 1,191 declared degree seekers, or 979 if you discount electronics. The Unit
believes these numbers may be artificially inflated as students routinely misunderstand the declaration process or
are encouraged to declare regardless of their intent to pursue the degree. While declaring protects the student by
tying them to a particular catalog, the benefit is negated if they do not intend to complete. Unit faculty need to take
a more proactive stance in advising students to both understand the process and declare their true intentions.
Student Success Rates
Number of Students Earning a Degree
2006-2011
8
8
6
5
4
2006-07
Year
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
# of Graduates
5
8
8
4
6
Number of Declared Degree/Emphasis Seekers
Fall 2006 - Spring 2011
Acadplan
Number of Students
%
AAS Drafting
69
6%
AAS Electronics
187
16%
AAS Fabrication
11
1%
AAS Machining
92
8%
51
4%
AAS Production System
AAS Welding
364
31%
CT Electronics
25
2%
CT Drafting
121
10%
43
4%
CT Industrial Sys. Tech
CT Welding
228
19%
# of Grads
7
4
2
9
2
3
4
The Manufacturing Unit has produced 31 program and certificate graduates, a number that has gradually increased
during the study period. Focus by the students on the importance of a degree for professional development and an
increased demand by industry for an educated workforce has been a factor in this increase. Further increasing the
graduation rates remains a Unit priority. Students in technical programs, however, do not always finish their
degrees because completion of the technical skills courses is frequently all that is required by employers. Students
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are in fact employable prior to graduation and many take this option. The job of convincing students to complete a
certificate or degree is made that much more difficult because very few general education courses are offered by
the college at the Applied Technology Center where these students take their classes.
Enrollment Development Strategies
Demographic Findings and Strategies
Student age in Manufacturing Technologies tends to closely approximate the college in general. Reflecting the
industry it serves, the Unit is predominantly male. White students make up the majority of the population.
Hispanic, African American, and Native American students while closely paralleling the college are underrepresented in the programs.
The programs must continue to actively recruit students from all demographic categories, but must increase efforts
to diversify the student body with outreach to under-represented groups, especially female and Hispanic
populations.
Student Status Findings and Strategies
The number of continuing students and those attending part-time are a reflection of the general college population.
The programs must continuously evaluate the class scheduling criteria to ensure courses are offered in appropriate
sequences, without conflicts, and at times convenient and appropriate for its student population.
Enrollment Patterns and Strategies
Fall 2006
Full-time
Parttime
1.7
6.5
Fall 2007
Full-time
Parttime
7.0
2.4
Program
Manufacturing Technologies
Faculty and Staff FTE
Fall 2008
Full-time
Parttime
8.0
1.6
Data
Sections
Student FTE
Retention Rate
Fall
2006
37
50
71%
Fall 2009
Full-time
Parttime
7.0
2.1
Fall
2007
62
111
78%
Fall
2008
52
111
81%
Fall 2010
Full-time
Parttime
7.0
2.7
Fall
2009
59
120
79%
Fall
2010
56
122
81%
Faculty, staff, and student FTE along with section numbers significantly increased following 2007 as a result of
incorporation of new programs within the Unit and have experienced regular growth in the following years.
Consistently strong retention rates are attributed to the career-orientation of the Manufacturing Technologies
programs and the strong full to part-time faculty ratios.
Student Success Rates and Strategies
Graduation rates have gradually increased during the study period, however, the programs must continue to
emphasize the importance and benefits of graduation to both its students and the industries it serves in order to
attain greater completion rates.
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RESOURCES
Faculty and Staff
Required Faculty Credentials
All full-time faculty possess qualifying industry experience and proficiency. Part-time faculty must possess similar
credentials, depending on their assigned courses.
Name
Degree(s), Certificates
FTE List conferring institutions
Professional Certification
List agency/organization
Years at
TMCC
Total
Years
Scott Holcomb
1
19
22
Kelly Oswald
1
6
19
John Septien
1
30
36
Brian Ruf
1
Certified Welding
Inspector CWI, Certified
Welding Educator CWE
American Welding
Society AWS
Certified MasterCam
Instructor V9
Certified Welding
Inspector CWI, Certified
Welding Educator CWE
American Welding
Society AWS
Certified Professional,
AutoCAD 2011
15
35
24
AAS Machining
Technology, PPCC 2001
BS Education, UNR 1992
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Full-Time to Part-Time Faculty Ratio
Percentage of Credit Hours Taught by Full-time Faculty
Fall Semesters
100%
90%
80%
85%
83%
70%
79%
81%
73%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Fall 06
Fall 07
Fall 08
Fall 09
Fall 10
Percentage of Credit Hours Taught by Full-time Faculty
Spring Semesters
100%
90%
80%
70%
84%
82%
72%
60%
77%
79%
Spr 10
Spr 11
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Spr 07
Academic Years
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
M.T. (5 yr Avg)
SOSC (5 yr Avg)
TMCC (5 yr Avg)
*SOSC = School of Science
Spr 08
Fall
85%
83%
79%
81%
73%
80%
56%
48%
Spr 09
% Change
--1%
-4%
1%
-7%
-3%
1%
1%
Spring
82%
84%
72%
77%
79%
79%
56%
47%
% Change
-2%
-12%
5%
2%
-1%
0%
0%
The average Manufacturing Unit full-time to part-time ratio as indicated above is significantly higher than both
the School of Science and TMCC at 80%. This is due primarily to the intensely technical nature of the majority
of the Unit offerings and contributes greatly to the Unit”s higher than average retention rates.
Required Classified Credentials
No specialized credentials are required for classified staff.
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Classified FTE
The Unit is assigned one Administrative Assistant III position. Her responsibilities include input of class
schedules, faculty support, part-time faculty documentation, budget tracking and balancing, student waivers and
overrides, etc. In addition to Manufacturing Technologies, she also oversees and performs similar duties for the
Transportation Technologies Unit.
Facilities
The majority of the Manufacturing Technologies Unit course offerings take place in specialized classrooms, shops,
and labs located at the Applied Technologies Center. Most Drafting Program classes are held in specialized
classrooms and labs located in the Sierra building of the Dandini campus. Welding for art courses are offered in
McQueen High School’s metal lab
EDSN 144 Designated Welding Classroom, 660 square feet, 26 seats, Smart Classroom.
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EDSN 150 Welding Lab Room 1, 3224 square feet, Specialized Lab, 16 Welding Booths, 16 Multi-Process Welders.
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EDSN 151 Welding Lab Room 2, 2108 square feet, Specialized Lab, 30 Welding Booths, 11 Gas Tungsten Arc
Welders
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EDSN 152 Welding Lab Room 3 Metals Prep Room, 2108 square feet, Specialized Lab, Horizontal Bandsaws, Sheet
and Plate Shears, Iron Workers, Brakes, CNC Plasma Table
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Mcqueen High School Classroom (Welding for Art Classroom) Semi-Converted Auto Shop, 25 Seats, Semi-Smart
Classroom.
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McQueen High School Metals Shop, Specialized Lab, (Welding for Art Shop Space).
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ontr
EDSN 160 Production Systems Lab, 1240 square feet, Specialized Lab, 15 Seats, Non-Smart Classroom, Specialized
Software, Robotics Trainer, PLC Trainers, Laser System, Quality Control Lab, Metrology Lab, Plastic Injection
System
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EDSN 162 Designated Machining Classroom, 580 square feet, Specialized Lab, 14 Seats, Specialized Software, CNC
Simulators, Smart Classroom
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EDSN 163 Designated Machining Classroom (AACT High School), 600 square feet, 16 Seats, Smart Classroom
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EDSN 164 Machining Lab, 3844 square feet, Specialized Lab, CNC Mill, CNC Lathe, 8 Manual Mills, 16 Manual
Lathes, Horizontal & Vertical Bandsaws, Drill Press, Bench Grinding Station.
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SIER 210 CADD Lab, 850 square feet, Specialized Lab, 20 Seats, Specialized Software, Plotter, Three Dimensional
Printer, Smart Classroom
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EDSN 211 Drafting Lab, 1190 square feet, Specialized Lab, 27 Drafting Tables, Smart Classroom
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EDSN 210 Drafting Lab, 858 square feet, Specialized Lab, 19 Drafting Tables, Specialized Software.
Technology
The Manufacturing Technologies Unit programs are heavily dependent on technology and equipment as noted above.
All technical course offerings require intensive hands-on lab components necessary to master skills required for
competency within the industry. Within the programs and the industry, it is not enough that the students master the
concept theory, they must also become proficient in process control and operation. It is and will remain necessary for
the programs to periodically update curriculum, software, and equipment as new and better technology emerges in
order to maintain relevancy with the workplace.
Funding Sources
Day-to-day operations in Manufacturing Technologies are funded through the combination of state operating budgets
and student lab fees. The programs have secured additional funds and equipment through a wide variety of resources,
including the Perkins Grant, private monetary gifts, agency grants, and industry donations.
.
Generally, funding sources are adequate for daily operations. The equipment-intensive nature of Unit programs
present on-going challenges. Administrators and faculty members are continually seeking funding and donations from
outside sources to maintain currency with the workplace.
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Resource Development Strategies
Staffing Issues and Strategies
With four full-time faculty and one classified administrative assistant staffing is adequate for the time being. As
programs continue to grow additional faculty will be required, primarily within the Welding program. The Welding
program currently depends heavily on the services of a bilingual teaching assistant funded through Perkins Grants,
it is incumbent upon the college to make every effort to make this position permanent and allocate funding required
to shift this position from “soft monies” to “hard monies”. Approximate cost for salary and benefits $50,000 to
$60,000.
All programs within the Unit rely on IA’s for assistance with management of day to day operations and as such will
require proactive efforts to ensure funding support is present and adequate. Approximate cost $20,000.
Additionally all programs suffer from inadequate part-time instructor pools and subsequently all possible efforts
must be made by both the college and the Unit to recruit qualified applicants for part-time faculty positions in order
to diversify and strengthen the hiring pool.
Facilities and Desired Capital Improvements
While every effort is made by Unit faculty to provide quality educational experiences within each individual
program, considerable facilities upgrades are required to ensure continued excellance.
The Welding program requires increased and enhanced ventilation and heating / cooling. With classes at capacity
the current HVAC systems fails to adequately maintain environmental controls within the Welding Lab. Facilities
Management is currently investigating solutions at this time and every effort must be made to ensure repairs and
upgrades are made that are both sufficient to correct the problem and timely in their implementation. Approximate
cost unknown.
Additionally the Welding Program requires the installation of a shield gas manifold system in room EDSN 150 and
EDSN 151 and an oxygen – acetylene manifold in EDSN 152. The manifold systems will permit the Welding
Program to increase gas capacity, more efficiently utilize program resources, and decrease reliance on high
pressure compressed gas cylinders. Approximate cost $30,000 - $60,000.
Welding for Art courses are currently offered in the McQueen High School Metals Lab. This arrangement is no
longer meeting the needs of the program. Space is exceedingly limited and unsecure. WCSD facilities department
is unable to support the unique needs of this program and TMCC facilities department is unable to correct
deficiencies. Classroom space is provided in a half-converted auto shop. Internet access is severely limited and
unduly filtered by WCSD. It will be necessary to relocate the Welding for Art program to a facility that is both
adequate to meet its needs and collegial in nature. Options include rental of commercial industrial space,
renovation and reallocation of space at the Applied Technologies Center, or construction of new space.
Approximate cost $100,000 - $750,000 depending on desired option.
Machining Lab floor space has reached the point where adoption of new technologies will now force the
elimination of existing equipment of value used to teach fundamentals. This problem is compounded by the fact
that fully one third of available square footage within the Machining Lab is required to be kept clear of equipment
that would prohibit vehicular and equipment access to the Applied Technologies Center Bull Pen area.
Construction of separate access to the Bull Pen, as planned in the upcoming proposed facility build out, will permit
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the Machining Lab to re-task this area increasing usable square footage by one third. This will meet the Machining
Lab space requirements for the foreseeable future. Approximate cost $50,000 - $100,000.
Funding Allocations and Development Strategies
With budget freezes and potential reductions, it is becoming increasingly necessary to seek funding and equipment
from outside resources. Ultimately TMCC’s success in pursuing the major gifts campaign will play the greatest role in
developing not only the Applied Technologies Center but the programs it houses.
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| Truckee Meadows Community College
Manufacturing Technologies
2011-12
APPENDIX A
Analysis of Funding Resources
Permanent Empolyee FTE
Expense Type
Letters of Appointment
Salaries & Wages
Fringe Benefits
Operating Expense
Total Expenses
Account Expense Analysis Trend
Manufacturing Technologies
Actual
Budget
2010
2011
2012
4.00
3.00
2.00
(1)
$
Student FTE (annual)
Expense/Student FTE
$
18,980
101,391
23,904
62,457
206,732
$
123.00
1,681
$
$
52,560
143,354
35,453
67,489
298,856
$
121.00
2,470
$
$
107,889
33,370
18,500
159,759
Projected
2014
-
2013
-
$
$
-
$
$
-
-
2015
-
$
$
-
-
Notes:
(1) Amounts shown are budget for the respective period.
School of Sciences - Manufacturing
Fund
Agency
State Operating
7104
ORG
Description
OBJ
708 HH20 Manufacturing Operating
17
20
30
Last yr - FY10
Current - FY11
17,170.00
3,800.00
22,250.00
17,420.00
3,800.00
20,700.00
4,963.84
502.99
4,586.09
9,360.55
8,232.42
901.01
3,144.08
6,975.25
Labs
7266
7266
7266
7266
708
708
708
708
HE05
HH77
HH04
HP08
Electronics Lab
Machining Lab
Welding Lab
CADD/Drafting Lab
Special Fees
Grants
Perkins
$17,000
School of Sciences | APPENDIX A
2011-12
PROGRAM UNIT REVIEW
Foundation
$10,000
$11,000
Donations Equipment
Consumables
$9,000
Other
7268
708 HP20 CADD/Drafting Workshop
7268
708 HE06 Electronics Conference
7262
708 HH30 Welding Workshop
238.15
373.90
5,488.53
238.15
373.90
9,871.00
State-Supported Operating Budgets
Generally, funding sources are adequate for daily operations. However, increases in the costs of consumable
materials has decreased to purchasing power of Lab Fee dollars and necessitated augmentation by operating
dollars.
Lab Fees
Lab Fees for most shop classes are set at the $50 cap. In keeping with the Board of Regents policy it is not desired
to unduly burden students with increased costs. The programs will continue to augment Lab Fees with Operating
dollars while actively pursuing industry support in the form of donations of consumable materials.
Special Fees
The Manufacturing Unit does not utilize special fees and does not expect to.
Grants
The Unit has successfully pursued grants for the purchase of equipment and technology. Though these grants have
been relatively small in size they have proven to be instrumental in acquiring relatively low cost equipment and
technologies. The Unit will need to actively explore and pursue larger grant awards in order to facilitate purchase
of larger items.
Non-Credit Training Income
None
Donations
Manufacturing Unit programs have fostered strong working relationships with industry which have resulted in
significant donations of consumable materials. The Unit must continue to nurture these relationships as most
programs are financially dependent on industry assistance.
Additionally industry has donated equipment to many programs. While this equipment is greatly appreciated by
Unit programs it is important to note that these donations tend to be of older outdated equipment. Though this
equipment provides an avenue by which important fundamentals required to master advanced concepts and
technologies can be taught it does little to advance program offerings or curriculum.
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Appendix A | Truckee Meadows Community College
Manufacturing Technologies
2011-12
APPENDIX B
Degree and Certificate Worksheets
School of Sciences | APPENDIX B
Drafting Emphasis
Manufacturing Technologies Degree
Associate of Applied Science
Drafting is a critical skill for a diversity of industries, including
manufacturing, engineering, construction and architecture.
Students in the TMCC drafting program develop both manual and
computerized drafting skills, including standard two-dimensional
drawings and three dimensional solid modeling. With an AAS
degree, drafters are prepared to work with designers and engineers to
develop graphic instructions used to complete a variety of projects.
Degree Outcomes
Students completing the degree will:
• Fulfill the requirements of the Associate of Applied Science.
• Demonstrate competency in their specified emphasis.
• Understand drafting conventions including symbols, linetypes,
lineweights, and dimension styles as applicable to mechanical
drawings.
• Create complex drawings including orthographic projections,
pictorials, working drawings, and development drawings; and prepare
drawing details including auxiliary views, sections, tolerances, and
surface finishes, all within specifications.
• Create complex 3D models to specifications using advanced
commands.
General Education Requirements
(3 credits)
Refer to the ‘Diversity’ section of the general education description of
this college catalog for a list of approved courses. Designated diversity
courses can be used to fulfill other general education or certificate
requirements.
3 credits
Recommended: CE 201
Quantitative Reasoning
3 credits
Recommended: MATH 126
Science 3 credits
Recommended: PHYS 100
Social Science/Humanities
3 credits
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions
3 credits
Total General Education Requirements 21 Credits
Core Requirements
AIT110 General Industrial Safety.....................................1
MPT140 Quality Control....................................................3
DFT110 Print Reading for Industry...................................3
Total Core Requirements
31 Credits
Choose one of the following:
DFT240 Introduction to 3DStudio Max............................3
IS 101 Introduction to Information Systems...................3
MTT140 Inspection Techniques.........................................3
Total Elective Requirements
Total Degree Requirements
7 Credits
3 Credits
62 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year
Course #
Humanities/ Diversity
Core Emphasis Emphasis
Core Quantitative
Reasoning
AAD201
AIT110
CADD100 DFT100
DFT110 Emphasis Emphasis Emphasis
Communications
Emphasis
CADD105
CADD140
CADD141
ENG107
MATH127
Second Year
Course #
MATH126 6 credits
Recommended: ENG 107
Human Relations
Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting...........3
Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting..............3
Technical Drafting I.............................................3
Technical Drafting II............................................3
Technical Drafting III...........................................3
Solid Modeling and Parametric Design................3
Capstone/Assessment.........................................1
Choose 3 credits from remaining CADDclasses....3
Basic Drafting Principles......................................3
Introduction to Engineering Design....................3
Pre-Calculus II.....................................................3
Elective Requirements
Students completing the emphasis will:
English/Communications
CADD100
CADD105
CADD140
CADD141
CADD142
CADD245
CADD299
CADDElective
DFT100
ENGR100
MATH127
Total Emphasis Requirements
Emphasis Outcomes
Diversity
Emphasis Requirements
Elective
Emphasis
English
U.S. and
Nevada Constitutions
Core
Elective
Emphasis
Emphasis
Human Relations
Emphasis
Science
CADD142
Elective
Title
1st Semester History of the Built Environment
General Industrial Safety
Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting
Basic Drafting Principles Print Reading For Industry
Pre-Calculus I CADD245
CADD299
CE201
ENGR100
PHYS 100
3
1 3 3
3 3 Total 2nd Semester Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting
Technical Drafting I
Technical Drafting II
Technical Communications I
Pre-Calculus II Total Title
3rd Semester Choose CADDcourse
Technical Drafting III
Elective
MPT140
Credits
16 3
3 3
3 3 15 Credits
3 3
3
3
Quality Control
3
Total 15 4th Semester Choose from list
Solid Modeling & Parametric Design
Capstone/Assessment
Workplace Readiness
Introduction to Engineering Design
Introductory Physics
Total Degree Total
3
3
1
3
3
3
16 62
2011-2012
B-62 2011-2012 TMCC College Catalog
Drafting Technology
Manufacturing Technologies
Certificate of Achievement
The drafting technology certificate is designed to provide training
and technical job skills to students seeking employment and/or
skill upgrades. A drafting technician works with designers and
engineers within a variety of industries including manufacturing,
architecture, construction and landscaping. The program is
competency-based. Students complete a variety of hands-on
learning exercises ranging from manually drafted drawings to
advanced computerized two and three dimensional wireframe
and solid modeling projects.
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year
Course #
Core
CADD100 Core
Core
Core
Quantitative Reasoning
DFT100 DFT110 IS 101
MATH120
Core
Core
Human Relations
CADD105 CADD140 CE201
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of drafting theory as it relates to
working with designers and engineers within a variety of industries
including manufacturing, architecture and construction.
Communications ENG107 • Prepare technical drawings and presentations demonstrating
understanding of manual drawing and CAD techniques.
Elective
Core
Certificate Outcomes
Students completing the certificate will:
General Education Requirements
Communications
CADD210
Title
1st Semester Introduction to Computer-Aided
Drafting Basic Drafting Principles Print Reading for Industry Introduction to Information Systems
Fundamentals of College Math
Total 2nd Semester Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting Technical Drafting I
Workplace Readiness
Technical Communications I 3rd Semester Choose CADDor DFTcourse
CADD Project
Credits
3 3 3 3
3
15 3 3 3
3 Total 12
3 3
Total 6 Certificate Total 33
3 credits
Recommended: ENG 107
Human Relations
3 credits
Recommended: CE 201
Quantitative Reasoning
3 credits
Recommended: Math 120 or higher
Total General Education Requirements
9 Credits
Core Requirements
CADD100
CADD105
CADD140
CADD210
DFT100
DFT110
IS 101
Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting...........3
Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting..............3
Technical Drafting I.............................................3
CADDProject.......................................................3
Basic Drafting Principles......................................3
Print Reading for Industry...................................3
Introduction to Information Systems...................3
Total Core Requirements
21 Credits
Elective Requirements
Choose three credits from remaining CADD or DFT classes.
Total Elective Requirements
Total Certificate Requirements
3 Credits
33 Credits
2011-2012
2011-2012 TMCC College Catalog B-63
Fabrication Emphasis
Manufacturing Technologies Degree
Associate of Applied Science
The fabrication emphasis of manufacturing technologies provides
students with the skills to utilize welding, machining, and metal
forming methods to fabricate complex projects. Emphasizing
hands-on learning, these courses introduce students to the
complete fabrication process, from design to production.
Degree Outcomes
• Fulfill the requirements of the Associate of Applied Science.
• Demonstrate competency in their specified emphasis.
Emphasis Outcomes
Students completing the emphasis will:
• Read, follow, and revise drawings as they relate to fabrication,
production, and testing of manufacturing products.
• Demonstrate the ability to understand the importance of and follow
the safety guidelines and practices as mandated by federal standards.
• Work in a team environment to organize resources and apply problem
solving skills to complete a fabrication project.
General Education Requirements
(3 credits)
See the diversity section of the general education descriptions for a
complete list of courses.
English/Communications
6 credits
Human Relations
3 credits
3 credits
Quantitative Reasoning
Science
3 credits
3 credits
Social Science/Humanities
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions
3 credits
Total General Education Requirements 21 Credits
Core Requirements
AIT110 General Industrial Safety.....................................1
DFT110 Print Reading for Industry...................................3
MPT140 Quality Control....................................................3
Total Core Requirements
7 Credits
Emphasis Requirements
AC 121 AC 122
MPT290
MTT101
MTT105
MTT110
MTT292 WELD101
WELD221
WELD222
WELD241
WELD242
Welding II............................................................3
Welding II Practice..............................................2
Welding IV..........................................................3
Welding IVPractice.............................................2
Total Emphasis Requirements
33 Credits
Elective Requirements
Students completing the degree will:
Diversity
Sheet Metal I.......................................................3
Sheet Metal II......................................................3
Fabrication Capstone..........................................1
Introduction to Machine Shop.............................3
Machine Shop I...................................................3
Machine Shop II..................................................3
Computer Aided Manufacturing I........................4
Basic Metals........................................................3
Choose at least three credits from the following:
CADD100
CE290 ENRG110
MTT250
MTT260 WELD250
Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting...........3
Work Experience ............................................ .5-9
Basic Electricity...................................................3
Machine Shop III.................................................3
Machine Shop IV................................................3
Welding Certification Preparation................. 1-12
Total Elective Requirements
Total Degree Requirements
3 Credits
64 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year
Title
1st Semester Core
AIT110
General Industrial Safety
Core
DFT110
Print Reading for Industry
Quantitative Reasoning MATH108 Mathfor Technicians
Emphasis
MTT101
Introduction to Machine Shop
Emphasis
MTT105
Machine Shop I
Emphasis
WELD101
Basic Metals
Diversity/Humanities
English
Emphasis
Science
Emphasis
Emphasis
Second Year
Emphasis
Core
Emphasis Emphasis
Emphasis
Elective
Emphasis
Communications
Human Relations
U.S. and Nevada
Constitutions
Emphasis
Course #
Credits
1
3
3 3 3
3
Total 16 2nd Semester History of the Built Environment
Business English
Machine Shop II
Introductory Physics
Welding II
Welding II Practice
Total Course #
Title
3rd Semester AC 121
Sheet Metal I
MPT140
Quality Control
MTT292
Computer Aided Manufacturing I
WELD241
Welding IV
WELD242
Welding IVPractice
Total 4th Semester Choose from list
AC 122
Sheet Metal II
BUS 107
Business SpeechCommunications
CE201 Workplace Readiness 3
3
3
3 Elective
3
AAD201
BUS 106
MTT110
PHYS 100
WELD221
WELD222
MPT290
Fabrication Capstone
3
3
3
3
3 2
17 Credits
3
3
4
3
2
15 1
Total 16
Degree Total 64 2011-2012
B-78 2011-2012 TMCC College Catalog
Industrial Systems Technology
Manufacturing Technologies
Certificate of Achievement
The industrial systems technology certificate is a program
designed to provide training and technical job skills to students
seeking employment and/or skill upgrades as a technician
responsible for the support and maintenance of industrial
systems including computer-controlled electrical and mechanical
production equipment, material processing and handling
equipment, general maintenance, and facility support systems.
The program is competency-based, requiring students to
complete a variety of hands-on learning exercises ranging from
building and testing of equipment controls to troubleshooting of
advanced electronic and mechanical systems.
Certificate Outcomes
Elective Requirements
Choose two courses from the following:
AC 121
ELM233
MT109
MT111
MT160
MT290
WELD101
Sheet Metal...................................................... (3)
Introduction to Instrumentation...................... (3)
Small Engine Operation and Maintenance....... (3)
Pneumatic Systems.......................................... (2)
Hydraulic Power............................................... (3)
Internship in Mechanical Technology............(2-3)
Basic Metals..................................................... (3)
Total Elective Requirements
Total Certificate Requirements
5-6 Credits
31-32 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
Students completing the certificate will:
• Troubleshoot and repair components commonly used in industrial
operations.
First Year
• Practice safety in all aspects of task performance.
Elective
Emphasis
AIT110
Emphasis
DFT110
Emphasis
ENRG110
Quantitative Reasoning MATH108
Title
1st Semester Choose from list
General Industrial Safety
Print Reading for Industry
Basic Electricity
Mathfor Technicians
Elective
Human Relations Emphasis
Communications
CE201 ELM127
ENG107
2nd Semester Choose from list
Workplace Readiness Introduction to AC Controls
Technical Communications I
Second Year
Course #
Emphasis
Emphasis
ELM129
ELM134
• Develop the ability to communicate technical issues.
General Education Requirements
Communications
Human Relations
3 credits
3 credits
Recommended: CE 201
Quantitative Reasoning
3 credits
Recommended: MATH 108 or higher
(Human Relations and Quantitative Reasoning skills may be embedded
in other required courses for a certificate rather than required as specific
general education courses.)
Total General Education Requirements
Course #
Credits
3
1
3
3
3
Total 13
2-3
3 3
3
Total 11-12 Credits
Title
3rd Semester Electric Motors & Drives
Programmable Logic Controllers I
Total
Certificate Total
3 4
7
31-32
9 Credits
Emphasis Requirements
AIT110
DFT110
ELM127
ELM129
ELM134
ENRG110
General Industrial Safety.....................................1
Print Reading for Industry...................................3
Introduction to AC Controls.................................3
Electric Motors and Drives...................................3
Programmable Logic Controllers I........................4
Basic Electricity...................................................3
Total Emphasis Requirements
17 Credits
2011-2012
2011-2012 TMCC College Catalog B-97
Machining Emphasis
Manufacturing Technologies Degree
Associate of Applied Science
The manufacturing technologies, machining emphasis AAS
degree program, is a two-year program designed to provide
training and technical job skills to students seeking employment
and/or skill upgrades within the manufacturing and machine
trades. The program is competency-based, requiring students to
complete a variety of hands-on learning exercises ranging from
manually machined projects to advanced multi-axis CNC tasks.
This program is offered in a flexible open-entry/open-exit format
to respond to the needs of industry and the working professional.
Degree Outcomes
• Fulfill the requirements of the Associate of Applied Science.
MTT101
MTT105
MTT110
MTT140
MTT230
MTT232
MTT292
Introduction to Machine Shop.............................3
Machine Shop I...................................................3
Machine Shop II..................................................3
Inspection Techniques.........................................3
Computer Numerical Control I.............................4
Computer Numerical Control II............................4
Computer Aided Manufacturing I........................4
24 Credits
Elective Requirements
Choose nine credits from the following:
• Demonstrate competency in their specified emphasis.
Emphasis Outcomes
Students completing the emphasis will:
• Demonstrate an ability to read and interpret technical prints for the
production and inspection of manufactured work pieces.
• Demonstrate an ability to produce precision machined work pieces
within print specifications on manually controlled machine tools.
• Demonstrate an ability to produce precision machined work pieces
within print specifications on computer numerical controlled (CNC)
machine tools.
General Education Requirements
CE290
LGM201
LGM208
MT150
MTT250
MTT260
MTT293
Work Experience .................................................3
Essentials of Logistics Management....................3
Logistics and Quality Management Tools I...........3
Material Science..................................................3
Machine Shop III .................................................3
Machine Shop IV................................................3
Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) II............4
AnyWELDClass...................................................3
Total Elective Requirements
Total Degree Requirements
9 Credits
61 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
(3 credits)
Recommended: AAD 201
English/Communications
6 credits
Recommended: ENG 101, ENG 107
Human Relations
3 credits
Recommended: CE 201
Quantitative Reasoning
3 credits
Science
AIT110 DFT110 MATH108 MPT140
MTT101
MTT105
Second Year
Course #
3 credits
English
Emphasis
Emphasis
U.S. and Nevada
Constitutions
ENG101
MTT230
MTT292
Recommended: PSC 101
Total General Education Requirements 21 Credits
Core Requirements
AIT110 General Industrial Safety.....................................1
DFT110 Print Reading for Industry...................................3
MPT140 Quality Control....................................................3
Total Core Requirements
Core
Core
Quantitative Reasoning Core
Emphasis
Emphasis
3 credits
3 credits
Recommended: AAD 201
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions
Course #
AAD201 ENG107 MTT110
PHYS 100 Recommended: PHYS 100
Social Science/Humanities
First Year
Elective
Humanities/ Diversity
Communications
Emphasis
Science
Recommended: MATH 108
Total Emphasis Requirements
Students completing the degree will:
Diversity
Emphasis Requirements
Elective
Human Relations
Emphasis
Emphasis
PSC 101
CE201 MTT140
MTT232
Title
1st Semester General Industrial Safety Print Reading for Industry Mathfor Technicians Quality Control
Introduction to Machine Shop
Machine Shop I
Credits
1 3 3 3 3
3
Total 16 2nd Semester Choose from list
History of the Built Environment Technical Communications I Machine Shop II
Introductory Physics Total Title
3rd Semester Composition I
Computer Numerical Control I
Computer Aided Manufacturing I
Introduction to American Politics
4th Semester Choose from list
Workplace Readiness Inspection Techniques
Computer Numerical Control II
3
3 3 3
3 15 Credits
3
4
4
3
Total 14 6
3 3
4
Total 16 Degree Total 61 7 Credits
2011-2012
B-104 2011-2012 TMCC College Catalog
Production Systems Emphasis
Manufacturing Technologies Degree
Associate of Applied Science
The manufacturing technologies production systems emphasis
AAS degree program is a two-year program designed to provide
training and technical job skills to students seeking employment
and/or skill upgrades as an industrial production, assembly,
or fabrication manager or technician. The program utilizes
an advanced automated production lab in which students
demonstrate and manipulate production system controls and
techniques at both the technician and managerial levels. This
program is offered in a flexible open-entry/open-exit format to
respond to the needs of industry and the working professional.
Degree Outcomes
• Fulfill the requirements of the Associate of Applied Science.
• Demonstrate competency in their specified emphasis.
Students completing the emphasis will:
• Demonstrate an ability to read and interpret technical prints for the
production and inspection of manufactured work pieces.
• Demonstrate and ability to manage complex production systems,
equipment, and controls.
• Demonstrate an ability to apply quality and statistical process control
techniques to complex manufacturing and production systems.
General Education Requirements
(3 credits)
6 credits
Recommended: ENG 101, ENG 107
3 credits
Recommended: CE 201
Quantitative Reasoning
3 credits
Recommended: MATH 126
Science
3 credits
Recommended: PHYS 100
Social Science/Humanities
3 credits
Recommended: AAD 201
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions
3 credits
Recommended: PSC 101
Total General Education Requirements 21 Credits
Core Requirements
AIT110 General Industrial Safety.....................................1
DFT110 Print Reading for Industry...................................3
MPT140 Quality Control....................................................3
Total Core Requirements
Introduction to Engineering Design....................3
Essentials of Logistics Management....................3
Logistics Planning and Control............................3
Logistics and Quality Management Tools I...........3
Supervision........................................................3
Automated Production Concepts I.......................3
Automated Production Concepts II......................3
Introduction to Statistics.....................................3
24 Credits
Elective Requirements
BUS 101
CADD100
CE290 ELM233
ENRG110
MPT130
MTT140
7 Credits
Introduction to Business......................................3
Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting...........3
Work Experience .................................................3
Introduction to Instrumentation.........................3
Basic Electricity...................................................3
Automated Production Concepts III.....................3
Inspection Techniques.........................................3
Any other MTTcourse..........................................3
Total Elective Requirements
Total Degree Requirements
9 Credits
61 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year
Recommended: AAD 201
Human Relations
ENGR100 LGM201 LGM205 LGM208
MGT171
MPT110
MPT120
STAT152
Choose nine credits from the following:
Emphasis outcomes
English/Communications
Total Emphasis Requirements
Students completing the degree will:
Diversity
Emphasis Requirements
Course #
Title
1st Semester Humanities/ Diversity AAD201 History of the Built Environment Core
AIT110 General Industrial Safety Core
DFT110 Print Reading for Industry Emphasis
LGM201
Essentials of Logistics Management
Quantitative Reasoning MATH126 Pre-Calculus I Core
MPT140
Quality Control
Total 2nd Semester Communications
ENG107 Technical Communications I Emphasis
ENGR100
Introduction to Engineering Design
Emphasis
MGT171
Supervision
Emphasis
MPT110
Automated Production Concepts I
Science
PHYS 100 Introductory Physics Total Second Year
Course #
Title
3rd Semester Elective
Choose from list
English
ENG101 Composition I Emphasis
MPT120
Automated Production Concepts II
Emphasis STAT152
Introduction to Statistics
Total 4th Semester Elective
Choose from list
Human Relations
CE201 Workplace Readiness Emphasis
LGM205
Logistics Planning & Control
Logistics & Quality Management
Emphasis
LGM208
Tools I
U.S. and Nevada
PSC 101
Introduction to American Politics
Constitutions
Total Degree Total Credits
3 1 3 3
3 3 16 3 3
3
3
3 15
Credits
6
3 3
3 15 3
3 3
3
3
15 61 2011-2012
2011-2012 TMCC College Catalog B-125
Welding for Art
Construction Technologies
Certificate of Achievement
This is a one year program leading to a certificate of achievement
in welding for art. This program is designed for the student who is
interested in acquiring the skills necessary to create welded metal
sculpture. Also, the students that complete the program will have
the skills necessary to compete in the arena of public art, develop
an ability to create metal art for home and garden, or to fabricate
metal sculpture of gallery quality.
Certificate Outcomes
Students completing the certificate will:
• Apply design concepts and principles in creating metal sculptures.
• Utilize welding and metal fabrication/manipulation skills to produce
metal sculpture.
General Education Requirements
Communications
Human Relations
3 credits
3 credits
Recommended: CE 201
Quantitative Reasoning
Total General Education Requirements
3 credits
9 Credits
Emphasis Requirements
AIT110
WELD111
WELD114
WELD121
WELD211
WELD212
General Industrial Safety.....................................1
Beginning Welding for Art...................................3
Metal Shaping Techniques...................................2
Advanced Welding for Art...................................4
Welding I.............................................................3
Welding I Practice...............................................2
Total Emphasis Requirements
15 Credits
Elective Requirements
Choose six credits from the following:
ART100
ART101
ART209
ART216
GRC 107
Visual Foundations..............................................3
Drawing I............................................................3
Introduction to Gallery Practices.........................3
Sculpture I...........................................................3
Design Fundamentals.........................................3
Total Elective Requirements
Total Certificate Requirements
6 Credits
30 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year
Course #
Elective
Emphasis
Quantitative Reasoning
Emphasis
Emphasis
Emphasis
AIT110
MATH108
WELD111
WELD211
WELD212
Title
1st Semester Choose from list
General Industrial Safety
Mathfor Technicians
Beginning Welding for Art
Welding I
Welding I Practice
Elective Human Relations
Communications
Emphasis
Emphasis
CE201
ENG107
WELD114
WELD121
2nd Semester Choose from list
Workplace Readiness
Technical Communications I
Metal Shaping Techniques
Advanced Welding for Art
Credits
3
1
3
3
3
2
Total 15 3
3
3
2
4
Total 15
Certificate Total 30
2011-2012
2011-2012 TMCC College Catalog B-143
Welding Emphasis
Manufacturing Technologies Degree
Associate of Applied Science
The associate of applied science manufacturing technologies
degree with a welding emphasis gives the student the training
necessary to earn the American Welding Society structural steel
certifications, which are required for employment in most areas
of the construction and manufacturing fields involving welding,
along with the general education requirements and employability
skills that are sought after by all employers in the construction
and manufacturing trades.
Degree Outcomes
Students completing the degree will:
• Fulfill the requirements of the Associate of Applied Science.
• Demonstrate competency in their specified emphasis.
Emphasis Outcomes
• Be proficient in four major welding processes and prepared for
industry-standard certification.
• Understand the basic concepts of technical drawings and apply print
reading techniques required in the welding industry.
• Understand and consistently demonstrate safe and proper use of
welding equipment, power tools, and accessories in the performance
of welding and joinery.
General Education Requirements
Diversity
English/Communications
Human Relations
(3 credits)
6 credits
3 credits
Recommended: CE 201
Quantitative Reasoning
3 credits
Recommended: MATH 106, 108 or higher
Science
Social Science/Humanities
3 credits
3 credits
Recommended: AAD 201
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions
3 credits
Total General Education Requirements 21 Credits
Core Requirements
AIT110 General Industrial Safety.....................................1
DFT110 Print Reading for Industry...................................3
MPT140 Quality Control....................................................3
Total Core Requirements
7 Credits
Emphasis Requirements
IS 101
WELD211
WELD212
WELD221
WELD222
Introduction to Information Systems...................3
Welding I.............................................................3
Welding I Practice...............................................2
Welding II............................................................3
Welding II Practice..............................................2
WELD231
WELD232
WELD241
WELD242
Welding III...........................................................3
Welding III Practice.............................................2
Welding IV..........................................................3
Welding IVPractice.............................................2
Total Emphasis Requirements
23 Credits
Elective Requirements
Choose nine credits from the following:
ENRG110
MT150
MTT101
MTT105
WELD101
WELD250
WELD290
Basic Electricity...................................................3
Material Science..................................................3
Introduction to Machine Shop.............................3
Machine Shop I...................................................3
Basic Metals........................................................3
Welding Certification Preparation.................... 1-9
Internship in Welding...................................... 1-8
Total Elective Requirements
Total Degree Requirements
9 Credits
60 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year
Course #
Title
1st Semester Core
AIT110 General Industrial Safety Core
DFT110 Print Reading for Industry
English
ENG101
Composition I
Quantitative Reasoning MATH108 Mathfor Technicians
Emphasis
WELD211 Welding I
Emphasis
WELD212 Welding Practice I
Elective
Communications
Core
Science
Emphasis
Emphasis
ENG107
MPT140
PHYS 100
WELD221
WELD222
Second Year
Course #
Humanities/ Diversity
U.S. and Nevada
Constitutions
Emphasis
Emphasis
Emphasis
Elective
Human Relations
Emphasis
Emphasis
AAD201 2nd Semester Choose from list
Technical Communications I Quality Control
Introductory Physics
Welding II
Welding II Practice
Title
3rd Semester History of the Built Environment Credits
1 3 3
3 3
2
Total 15 3
3 3
3
3
2
Total 17 Credits
Elective
IS 101
WELD231
WELD232
CE201 WELD241
WELD242
3 3
Introduction to Information Systems
Welding III
Welding III Practice
Total 4th Semester Choose from list
Workplace Readiness Welding IV
Welding IVPractice
Total Degree Total 3
3
2
14
6
3 3 2
14 60
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Welding Technology
Construction Technologies
Certificate of Achievement
Based on the American Welding Society Entry Level Welder
Standards, the welding technology certificate of achievement
program gives students the welding skills necessary to qualify
for an entry-level position in a diversity of occupations that
utilize welding from construction to manufacturing along with
part of the general education skills that are strongly requested by
commercial and industrial employers.
Certificate Outcomes
Students completing the certificate will:
• Be proficient in two major welding processes and prepared for
industry-standard certification.
• Understand the basic concepts of technical drawings and apply print
reading techniques required in the welding industry.
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year
Course #
Core
AIT110 Elective Quantitative Reasoning MATH108 Core
WELD211 Core
WELD212 Title
1st Semester General Industrial Safety Choose from list
Mathfor Technicians Welding I Welding I Practice Human Relations Elective Communications Core
Core
2nd Semester Workplace Readiness Choose from list
Technical Communications I Welding II Welding II Practice CE201 ENG107 WELD221 WELD222 Credits
1 6 3 3 2 Total 15 3 6 3 3 2 Total 17 Certificate Total 32 • Understand and consistently demonstrate safe and proper use of
welding equipment, power tools, and accessories in the performance
of welding and joinery.
General Education Requirements
Communications
Human Relations
3 credits
3 credits
Recommended: CE 201
Quantitative Reasoning
3 credits
MATH 108 or higher
Total General Education Requirements
9 Credits
Core Requirements
AIT110
WELD211
WELD212
WELD221
WELD222
General Industrial Safety.....................................1
Welding I.............................................................3
Welding I Practice...............................................2
Welding II............................................................3
Welding II Practice..............................................2
Total Core Requirements
11 Credits
Elective Requirements
Choose 12 credits from the following:
MT150
MTT101
WELD101
WELD231
WELD232
WELD241
WELD242
WELD250
Material Science..................................................3
Introduction to Machine Shop.............................3
Basic Metals........................................................3
Welding III...........................................................3
Welding III Practice.............................................2
Welding IV..........................................................3
Welding IVPractice.............................................2
Welding Certification Preparation................. 1-12
Total Elective Requirements
Total Certificate Requirements
12 Credits
32 Credits
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Manufacturing Technologies
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APPENDIX C
Program, Discipline, and Course Assessment Reports
School of Sciences | APPENDIX C
TRUCKEE MEADOWS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Applied Industrial Technologies
Memo
To:
Ted Plaggemeyer, MSET Dean
From:
Jim New, AIT Associate Dean
CC:
Date:
May 31, 2007
Re:
2006-07 Assessment Activities
The programs in the AIT department completed the assessment activities listed below for
2006-07:

Architecture
Six completers of the Architecture curriculum transferred to UNLV while 18 students
transferred to other institutions, such as Cal-Poly San Luis Obispo, the New School of
Architecture, and Cornell University. All students transferred to these institutions with
Junior status except for Cornell which was a transfer into the Masters program. As a
result of these findings, the Architecture faculty members plan to pursue articulation
agreements with other institutions to provide smooth transfer for students that are
continuing with those colleges and universities.

Automotive
87% of ATEC and automotive students completing the technical training from 2004 to
2006 reported working in the automotive field in 2006-07 which exceeds our
expectations of an 80% employment rate. Analysis of completers indicates most were
already employed or on internships in the field while students. As a result, the program
plans to continue with existing placement efforts. We expect the percentage to drop due
to the change in the automotive degree program. Percent of students employed will
rebound as students finish new program.

Construction
71% of surveyed employers indicated that the TMCC Construction Management
program provided the technical skills for successful employment. 14%, however,
indicated that the program did not cover all skills necessary. The Construction Advisory
Committee was informed of the specific results in April 2007 and asked to provide input
at subsequent meetings for program revisions to address deficiencies. Program revisions
will be fully implemented by Fall 2008.

Diesel
91% of Diesel students completing program from 2004to 2006 reported working as
diesel mechanics in 2006-07, which exceeded projections of an 80% employment rate.
Analysis of completers indicates most were already employed as mechanics while
students. As a result, the program plans to continue with existing placement efforts. We
expect the percentage to drop as traditional students graduating from ACE High School
1
program begin to enroll without prior employment. A new, industry-supported evening
program for current technicians, however, will help offset the decline.

Drafting
The program conducted exit testing of students completing the program. Only 33%
earned a passing score on the exam. Following a review, faculty members determined
that the existing comprehensive exam itself was faulty. It was unnecessarily lengthy,
redundant, and outdated. Faculty elected to replace the exam with one from the National
Occupational and Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) which will provide us a national
average for comparison with our students.

Electronics
A survey of local employers was conducted in December 2006 and the majority of
respondents indicated that students completing the Electronics emphasis of the
Manufacturing Technologies degree will have necessary technical skills to succeed.
Detailed results of the survey were discussed with the Electro-Mechanical advisory
committee at the January 2007 meeting and members were asked to provide input at
subsequent meetings for program revisions. Any approved revisions will be fully
implemented by Fall 2008. Course activities will be examined to identify opportunities for
more teamwork activities. A group project will be implemented in ET 282B Microprocessors I in Fall 2007.

HVAC
The program has conducted industry surveys to measure the satisfaction of employers
with TMCC graduates. The survey proved to be inconclusive. The faculty member is
currently investigating an industry accreditation which, when implemented, will result in
comprehensive assessment compared to national standards at all levels of the program.

Industrial Systems
An industry survey indicated that local businesses are largely unaware of our program
and therefore could not provide relevant feedback. Survey results were discussed with
the Electro-Mechanical Advisory Committee in January 2007 and members were asked
to provide input at subsequent meetings for program revisions and to increase the
awareness in the industry. Any approved activities will be implemented by Fall 2008 with
a follow-up survey conducted afterward.

Machining/Production Systems
As new programs in their first year, reliable assessment data was not gathered.

Welding
100% of respondents of an employer survey agreed the Welding program provides
adequate technical training, but 25% identified deficiencies in time management and
team-work skills. Faculty will evaluate methods to increase team-oriented projects. The
curriculum for WELD 242B will include a team-oriented project by Fall 2007.
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Program and Discipline Assessment Report
Program: Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Discipline: CADD 140
Division: School of Science
Submitted by: Brian Ruf
Contributing Faculty: NA
Academic Year: 2009 - 2010
Complete and submit your assessment report to your Academic Dean. As needed, please attach supporting documents and/or a narrative description of the assessment
activities in your program or discipline.
Discipline Outcomes
Assessment Measures
Assessment Results
Use of Results
Effect on the Discipline
Outcome #1: Students will
demonstrate the ability to
identify and project sectional
and pictorial views.
The instructor will
evaluate the students
ability to identify and
project sectional and
pictorial views using predetermined guidelines
The students did very well on the
full section assignments scoring
80% and above, but fell below
the required 70% and had
numerous questions concerning
some of the other acceptable
section techniques.
I will need to increase the time
spent on half, revolved and aligned
sections based on the number of
times the students needed to
resubmit their assignments for
acceptable grades.
Outcome #2: Students will
correctly identify various
manufacturing processes and
use appropriate technical
terms when discussing
graphic problems
The student will
demonstrate drafting
terminology and
vocabulary in class
discussions, quizzes, final
exam, projects and in
student / instructor
communications.
The student will apply
dimensions and notes to
complete assigned
graphic problems to be
measured by the
instructor using a predetermined scale.
Based on the 90% and higher
grades earned on both quizzes
and their final exam, the students
did very well on the technical
terms and abbreviations covered
in the class.
The success of student
understanding based on
graded assignments will
determine if more time
during class presentation
will need to be spent on
sectional and pictorial
views.
The success of student
understanding based on
graded quizzes and class
conversations will
determine if more time
during class presentation
will need to be spent on
terms and vocabulary.
The success of the students
performance was noted on
the dimensioning
assignments, but had
difficulty when the required
dimension did not follow
standard practice.
I will need to increase the time
spent on dimension placement
when conventional dimensioning
techniques don’t apply.
Outcome #3: Students will
apply dimensions and notes
that are industry acceptable
to working drawings.
All the student earned grades of
80% or higher on their first
submittals, but had difficulty in a
few unique conditions.
At this time I don’t think
additional time will need to be
spent covering this specific
material during class.
For Program Assessment Reports:
I have reviewed this report:
________________________________________________
Dean
_______________________________________________
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Date_______________
Date_______________
For Discipline Assessment Reports:
I have reviewed this report:
_______________________________________________
Dean
_______________________________________________
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Date_______________
Date________________
________________________________________________
President
Date_______________
APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES - DRAFTING
Assessment Report: December 2006
Description of
Program
Program:
Certificate of
Achievement Drafting
Division: Math,
Science,
Engineering and
Technology
Program Goals
Program Outcomes
Goal 1: Successful
completers will
obtain the knowledge
and skills to obtain
entry-level
employment.
Students will master
drafting concepts,
techniques, and
terminology and will solve
manual and CAD graphic
problems.
Assist graduates in
obtaining
employment.
Upon completion of the
program students will
develop a full resume, and
successfully complete
specified graphic solutions
appropriate for entry-level
employment
Students in the drafting
program will successfully
participate in the state and
national SkillsUSA
competitions.
Assessment Measures and
Criteria
80% of program
completers will pass
National Occupational &
Career Testing Institute
competency exam at or
above national average.
Year: 2006
Author: Jim New
Program Mission
Provide high
quality training to
prepare graduates
for entry-level
drafting positions
in a variety of
industries.
Provide training to
meet industry needs
as defined by national
standards.
Every student will
complete a portfolio in
CADD 299 (capstone
course) which includes
specific graphic solutions
completed by the student
and a full-resume.
Successful placement of a
student in the top 20% of
the state competition and
top 30% of national
competition (for those who
qualify).
Assessment
Results
Only 33% of
completers earned
a passing grade on
customized
comprehensive
program
assessment exam.
Use of Results
Based on previous
experience, the
program adopted
nationally
standardized exam
for future
assessment
purposes, as
reflected in the
revised
assessment plan.
Effect on
Program
Review national
standards and
revise syllabi in
CADD 105, 140,
141, and 142 to
ensure compliance
by Fall 2007.
Program/Discipline/Course Assessment Report
Discipline: Drafting/Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)
Course Number: CADD 105
School/Unit: School of Sciences
Submitted by: Brian Ruf
Contributing Faculty: N/A
Academic Year: 2010-2011
Complete and submit your assessment report to your Academic Dean. As needed, please attach supporting documents and/or a narrative description of the assessment activities in your program or
discipline.
Program, Discipline or
Course Outcomes
In the boxes below, summarize
the outcomes assessed in your
program or discipline during the
last year.
Assessment Measures
Assessment Results
Use of Results
Effect on the Program,
Discipline or Course
Based on the results of this
assessment, will you revise your
outcomes? If so, please
summarize how and why in the
boxes below.
In the boxes below, summarize the
methods used to assess program,
discipline, or course outcomes during
the last year.
In the boxes below,
summarize the results of your
assessment activities during
the last year.
In the boxes below, summarize
how you are or how you plan to
use the results to improve student
learning.
Outcome #1:
Students will demonstrate the
ability to create advanced 2D
graphic problems using
appropriate CADD commands
and techniques.
The instructor will evaluate students
work in using the appropriate
commands and techniques used in
creating advanced 2D graphic
problems using pre-determined
guidelines.
Of the students that finished
the course, the scores on the
assignments were above
average when submitted on
time.
The success of student
understanding based on graded
assignments will determine if
more time during class
presentations will need to be
spent on scheduled 2D
commands.
At this time, I don’t feel that
time is needed to cover the listed
commands more in depth.
Outcome #2:
Students will correctly use
appropriate drafting
terminology and vocabulary to
describe and discuss graphic
problems.
The student will demonstrate drafting
terminology and vocabulary in class
discussions, quizzes, final exam,
projects and in student / instructor
communications.
Based on the 100%
completion rate on the final
exam, the students did very
well using and understanding
technical terms covered in
the class.
The success of student
understanding based on graded
assignments, exams and the day
to day classroom conversations
will determine if more time
during class presentations will
need to be spent on terms and
vocabulary.
At this time I don’t think
additional time will need to be
spent covering additional
specific material during class.
Outcome #3:
Students will apply principles
of mathematics and logic to
understanding and interpreting
quantitative information and
reasoning.
The student will make calculations to
complete assigned graphic problems
to be measured by the instructor using
a pre-determined scale.
The student success rate on
the final drawing was a 90%.
Of the 90% passing, 7% were
10’s, 18% were 9’s, 35%
were 8’s and 40% were 7’s.
The success of student
understanding based on the
graded final exam drawing will
determine if more time during
class presentations will need to be
spent on applying calculations to
drawing preparations.
I would have liked to have more
students in the higher grade
range, but the pass rate shows
successful understanding. I will
review the problem that was
handed out as the final exam
drawing.
Program/Discipline/Course Assessment Report
Discipline: Drafting/Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)
Course Number: CADD 105
School/Unit: School of Sciences
Submitted by: Brian Ruf
Contributing Faculty: N/A
Academic Year: 2010-2011
For Program, Discipline, or Course Assessment Reports:
I have reviewed this report:
________________________________________________
Dean
_______________________________________________
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services
Date_______________
Date_______________
APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES - INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
Assessment Report: December 2006
Description of
Program
Program:
Certificate of
Achievement Industrial Systems
Technology
Division: Math,
Science,
Engineering and
Technology
Year: 2006
Author: Jim New
Program Mission
Train individuals for
entry-level positions
troubleshooting and
maintaining
complex electromechanical
industrial control
systems and provide
on-going training
for existing
employees.
Program Goals
Program Outcomes
Goal 1: The program
will achieve
nationally recognized
industry standards.
80% of program
completers will pass
competency exam at or
above national average.
Goal 2: The
curriculum will meet
the expectations of
local employers.
80% of industry
respondents will express
satisfaction or provide
input for program
revisions.
Assessment Measures and
Criteria
National Occupational
Competency Testing
Institute (NOCTI) exam for
Industrial Maintenance
Mechanics will be
administered at the
conclusion of IMT 210B
Assessment
Results
Use of Results
Effect on
Program
Curriculum objectives and
program outline will be
reviewed annually by
Industrial Systems advisory
committee with
recommended revisions
implemented within one
year as reflected in advisory
committee meeting
minutes.
The returned
surveys indicate
that local
businesses are
largely unaware
of our program
and therefore
could not provide
relevant results.
Survey results
will be discussed
with the ElectroMechanical
Advisory
Committee in
January 2007 and
a plan will be
formulated to
increase the
awareness of our
program in the
community.
Implement
recommendations
of advisory
committee and
conduct a follow
up survey within
one year..
Program/Discipline, Course Assessment Report
Discipline: Machining
Course Number: MTT 105
School/Unit: School of Sciences
Submitted by: Kelly Oswald
Contributing Faculty: Kelly Oswald
Academic Year: 2009-2010
Complete and submit your assessment report electronically to your Academic Dean. As needed, please attach supporting documents and/or a narrative description of the assessment activities in your
program or discipline.
Program, Discipline or
Course Outcomes
In the boxes below,
summarize the outcomes
assessed in your program or
discipline during the last
year.
Assessment Measures
Assessment Results
Use of Results
In the boxes below, summarize the
methods used to assess program,
discipline, or course outcomes
during the last year.
In the boxes below, summarize
the results of your assessment
activities during the last year.
In the boxes below, summarize
how you are or how you plan to
use the results to improve student
learning.
Outcome #1: Students will
demonstrate the ability to
perform precision facing cuts
on an engine lathe.
Ability will be measured by
documented instructor observations
and/or instructor evaluation of
student projects and reports that
use predetermined rubrics and/or
industry standards.
Outcome #2: Students will
demonstrate the ability to
perform precision drilling
operations on an engine
lathe.
Ability will be measured by
documented instructor observations
and/or instructor evaluation of
student projects and reports that
use predetermined rubrics and/or
industry standards.
All students demonstrated the
ability to perform first side facing
cuts within tolerance standards
though 30% struggled to meet
surface quality standards.
Additionally 20% of students had
difficulty performing second side
facing operations within tolerance
standards.
40% of students were
unsuccessful in there first
attempts to drill precision holes
within tolerance standards. This
failure was traced to set-up errors
and was addressed in the current
class. Subsequent drilling
operations and set-ups were
performed and showed distinct
improvement.
I will need to spend more time
working with students to improve
understanding of facing
techniques used to establish
overall length (2nd side facing)
and significantly more time
addressing understanding and
implementation of surface finish
improvement techniques.
Though this problem was noticed
and corrected, I will need to
continue to focus on the impacts
of set-up errors on the drilling
process.
Effect on Program, Discipline
or Course
Based on the results of this
assessment, will you revise your
outcomes? If so, please
summarize how and why in the
boxes below.
There is no need to revise this
outcome.
There is no need to revise this
outcome.
Program/Discipline, Course Assessment Report
Discipline: Machining
Course Number: MTT 105
School/Unit: School of Sciences
Submitted by: Kelly Oswald
Contributing Faculty: Kelly Oswald
Academic Year: 2009-2010
Outcome #3 Students will
demonstrate the ability to
perform precision turning
operations on an engine
lathe.
Ability will be measured by
documented instructor observations
and/or instructor evaluation of
student projects and reports that
use predetermined rubrics and/or
industry standards.
All students demonstrated the
ability to perform precision turning
operations within tolerance
standards. However, the results
paralleled outcome 1 in that 30% of
students struggled to meet surface
finish quality standards.
Steps taken to resolve surface finish
errors in outcome 1 should show
marked improvement in the quality
of turned surface finish as well.
There is no need to revise this
outcome.
For Program, Discipline or Course Assessment Reports:
I have reviewed this report:
_________________________________________________
Dean
____________________________________________________
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services
Date________________
Date_______________
Program/Discipline/Course Assessment Report
Discipline: Machining
Course Number: MTT 250
School/Unit: School of Sciences
Submitted by: Kelly Oswald
Contributing Faculty: Kelly Oswald
Academic Year: 2009-2010
Complete and submit your assessment report electronically to your Academic Dean. As needed, please attach supporting documents and/or a narrative description of the assessment activities in your
program or discipline.
Program, Discipline or
Course Outcomes
In the boxes below, summarize
the outcomes assessed in your
program or discipline during
the last year.
Assessment Measures
Assessment Results
Use of Results
Effect on Program, Discipline
or Course
Based on the results of this
assessment, will you revise your
outcomes? If so, please
summarize how and why in the
boxes below.
In the boxes below, summarize the
methods used to assess program,
discipline, or course outcomes
during the last year.
In the boxes below, summarize
the results of your assessment
activities during the last year.
In the boxes below, summarize
how you are or how you plan to
use the results to improve
student learning.
Outcome #1 Students will
demonstrate the ability to
perform precision threading
operations on an engine lathe.
Ability will be measured by
documented instructor observations
and/or instructor evaluation of
student projects and reports that use
predetermined rubrics and/or
industry standards.
90% of all students
demonstrated the ability to
perform threading operations
within tolerance standards.
Though results are high for this
outcome there is room for
improvement. Assignment of
additional threaded projects will
enhance student understanding
and competency.
There is no need to revise this
outcome.
Outcome #2: Students will
demonstrate the ability to
perform precision tapering
operations on an engine lathe.
Ability will be measured by
documented instructor observations
and/or instructor evaluation of
student projects and reports that use
predetermined rubrics and/or
industry standards.
All students demonstrated the
ability to perform tapering
operations within tolerance
standards. However many
students demonstrated
weakness in understanding and
implementing geometric
principals related to angles.
I will need to take a closer look
at the Math requirements for this
course.
There is no need to revise this
outcome.
Outcome #3 Students will
demonstrate the ability to
perform precision grooving
operations on an engine lathe.
Ability will be measured by
documented instructor observations
and/or instructor evaluation of
student projects and reports that use
predetermined rubrics and/or
industry standards.
All students demonstrated the
ability to perform precision
grooving operations within
tolerance standards.
No additional actions are required
to maintain this outcome.
There is no need to revise this
outcome.
Program/Discipline/Course Assessment Report
Discipline: Machining
Course Number: MTT 250
School/Unit: School of Sciences
Submitted by: Kelly Oswald
Contributing Faculty: Kelly Oswald
Academic Year: 2009-2010
For Program, Discipline or Course Assessment Reports:
I have reviewed this report:
_________________________________________________
Dean
____________________________________________________
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services
Date________________
Date_______________
Program/Discipline/Course Assessment Report
Program: Manufacturing Technologies
Drafting Emphasis
School/Unit: School of Sciences
Submitted by: Brian Ruf
Contributing Faculty: N/A
Academic Year: 2009 - 2010
Complete and submit your assessment report to your Academic Dean. As needed, please attach supporting documents and/or a narrative description of the assessment activities in your program or
discipline.
Program, Discipline or
Course Outcomes
In the boxes below,
summarize the outcomes
assessed in your program or
discipline during the last
year.
Goal #1: To maintain a
curriculum relevant to the
needs of local employers for
entry level drafting positions.
Assessment Measures
Assessment Results
Use of Results
In the boxes below, summarize
the methods used to assess
program, discipline, or course
outcomes during the last year.
In the boxes below, summarize the
results of your assessment activities
during the last year.
In the boxes below, summarize
how you are or how you plan to
use the results to improve student
learning.
Distribute the different class
syllabus and learning outcomes
to the Computer Aided Drafting
and Design advisory board and
selected companies in the
community.
Annual surveys will be completed
by members of the Drafting
Advisory Committee to determine
the satisfaction of community
design firms.
Survey results will be looked at to
determine effectiveness of each
class and the program.
Goal #2: To maintain a
curriculum capable of
providing students with the
ability to effectively produce
working drawings in a
production environment.
Goal #3: Assist graduates in
obtaining employment.
Effect on the Program,
Discipline or Course
Based on the results of this
assessment, will you revise your
outcomes? If so, please
summarize how and why in the
boxes below.
Redesign of assignments and
syllabus to meet the needs of the
community.
Graduating students will
demonstrate effective drafting
practices in the production of
drawings by successfully
completing all required classes.
Upon completion of the
program students will develop a
full resume, and successfully
complete specified graphic
solutions appropriate for entry
level employment.
Each student will present their
portfolio to a selected group and
submit their resume for critique by
members of the drafting community.
Feedback results will be looked at
to determine effectiveness of each
student portfolio.
Every student will complete a
full-resume and portfolio in
CADD 299 (capstone course)
which includes specific graphic
solutions completed by the
student.
Program/Discipline/Course Assessment Report
Program: Manufacturing Technologies
Drafting Emphasis
School/Unit: School of Sciences
Submitted by: Brian Ruf
Contributing Faculty: N/A
Academic Year: 2009 - 2010
For Program, Discipline, or Course Assessment Reports:
I have reviewed this report:
________________________________________________
Dean
_______________________________________________
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services
Date_______________
Date_______________
Program/Discipline/Course Assessment Report
Program: Manufacturing Technologies
Machining Emphasis
School/Unit: School of Sciences
Submitted by: Kelly Oswald
Contributing Faculty: Kelly Oswald
Academic Year: 2009-2010
Complete and submit your assessment report electronically to your Academic Dean. As needed, please attach supporting documents and/or a narrative description of the assessment activities in your
program or discipline.
Program, Discipline or
Course Outcomes
In the boxes below,
summarize the outcomes
assessed in your program, or
discipline during the last
year.
Assessment Measures
Assessment Results
Use of Results
Effect on Program, Discipline or
Course
Based on the results of this
assessment, will you revise your
outcomes? If so, please summarize
how and why in the boxes below.
In the boxes below, summarize
the methods used to assess
program, discipline, or course
outcomes during the last year.
In the boxes below,
summarize the results of
your assessment activities
during the last year.
In the boxes below, summarize how
you are or how you plan to use the
results to improve student learning.
Outcome #1: To maintain a
curriculum relevant to the
needs local employers for
entry level manufacturing
positions. 75% of employer
responders will be satisfied
or highly satisfied with
TMCC Manufacturing
students.
Annual surveys will be
completed by members of the
Manufacturing Technology,
Machining Emphasis Advisory
Committee to determine the
satisfaction of community
manufacturing employers.
Not assessed this year.
N/A
This outcome may change.
Machining discipline faculty will
review all program outcomes and
measures during summer 2010 and
submit for institutional approval
during the Fall 2010 semester
program outcomes which are
meaningful, measurable, and in
compliance with institutional
assessment standards.
Outcome #2: To maintain a
curriculum capable of
providing students with the
opportunity to take, pass, and
receive computer aided
manufacturing certification.
80% of students taking the
MasterCam certification
examinations will be
awarded certification.
Annual certification results will
be monitored by manufacturing
instructors to ensure 80% of
students taking the MasterCam
certification examinations have
been awarded certification.
Unable to assess. At the
time this outcome was
written it was anticipated
that TMCC would become
certified, however delays
resulting from
Mastercam’s overhaul of
the certification process
and changes imposed by
Mastercam have made it
unclear as whether student
benefit would outweigh the
costs incurred by TMCC
and the student.
N/A
This outcome will change.
Machining discipline faculty will
review all program outcomes and
measures during summer 2010 and
submit for institutional approval
during the Fall 2010 semester
program outcomes which are
meaningful, measurable, and in
compliance with institutional
assessment standards.
Program/Discipline/Course Assessment Report
Program: Manufacturing Technologies
Machining Emphasis
School/Unit: School of Sciences
Submitted by: Kelly Oswald
Contributing Faculty: Kelly Oswald
Academic Year: 2009-2010
Certification was not
pursued.
Outcome #3 To maintain a
curriculum capable of
providing students with the
skills and knowledge
required to receive higher
than average ranking on
national machining
examinations. 80% of
graduating students taking
the NOCTI machining
examination will receive
scores in excess of the
national average.
Exam scores of graduating
students will be compared with
national averages supplied by
testing company.
This outcome has not yet
been assessed.
N/A
This outcome may change.
Machining discipline faculty will
review all program outcomes and
measures during summer 2010 and
submit for institutional approval
during the Fall 2010 semester
program outcomes which are
meaningful, measurable, and in
compliance with institutional
assessment standards.
For Program, Discipline or Course Assessment Reports:
I have reviewed this report:
_________________________________________________
Department Chair
____________________________________________________
Dean
Date________________
Date_______________
________________________________________________
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services
Date_______________
Program/Discipline/Course Assessment Report
Program: AAS Manufacturing Technologies Degree: Machining Emphasis
School/Unit: SOSC
Submitted by: Kelly Oswald
Academic Year: 2010-2011
Complete and submit your assessment report electronically to your Academic Dean. As needed, please attach supporting documents and/or a narrative description of the assessment activities in your
program or discipline.
Program, Discipline or
Course Outcomes
In the boxes below,
summarize the outcomes
assessed in your program or
discipline during the last
year.
Outcome #1
Students will demonstrate
an ability to read and
interpret technical prints
for the production and
inspection of
manufactured work
pieces.
Outcome #2
Students will demonstrate
an ability to produce
precision machined work
pieces within print
specifications on manually
controlled machine tools.
Assessment Measures
Assessment Results
Use of Results
Effect on Program, Discipline or
Course
Based on the results of this
assessment, will you revise your
outcomes? If so, please summarize
how and why in the boxes below.
In the boxes below, summarize the
methods used to assess program,
discipline, or course outcomes during
the last year.
In the boxes below, summarize
the results of your assessment
activities during the last year.
In the boxes below,
summarize how you are or
how you plan to use the results
to improve student learning.
This outcome was not assessed
during the 2010-2011 academic
year.
This outcome was not
assessed during the 20102011 academic year.
This outcome was not
assessed during the 20102011 academic year.
There is no need to revise this
outcome.
This outcome was not assessed
during the 2010-2011 academic
year.
This outcome was not
assessed during the 20102011 academic year.
This outcome was not
assessed during the 20102011 academic year.
There is no need to revise this
outcome.
Program/Discipline/Course Assessment Report
Program: AAS Manufacturing Technologies Degree: Machining Emphasis
School/Unit: SOSC
Submitted by: Kelly Oswald
Academic Year: 2010-2011
Outcome #3
Students will demonstrate
an ability to produce
precision machined work
pieces within print
specifications on
computer numerical
controlled (CNC) machine
tools.
This outcome was measured by
aggregating the course level
assessment activities from MTT
230 and MTT 232, degree
requirements that provide the
requisite skill sets to demonstrate
this outcome. MTT 230 and 232
assessment data was gathered by
direct instructor observation of
students final project lab work.
Students completed this
outcome with an overall
average score of 3.936 on a
scale of 1-5, 1 being lowest
and 5 being highest.
MTT 230 overall average
4.042.
MTT 230 programming
average 4.125.
MTT 230 set-up average
4.083.
MTT 230 machine
management 3.917.
MTT 232 overall average
3.831.
MTT 232 programming
average 4.146.
MTT 232 set-up average
3.556.
MTT 232 machine
management 3.792.
The overall average score
of 3.936 indicates that this
outcome has been
satisfactorily met, however
the score leaves room for
improvement. Actions
identified in the course
level assessment activities
will translate to
improvements in
completion of this outcome.
These actions include
increased use of control
simulation exercises to
develop greater control
fluency.
There is no need to revise this
outcome.
Program/Discipline/Course Assessment Report
Program: AAS Manufacturing Technologies Degree: Machining Emphasis
School/Unit: SOSC
Submitted by: Kelly Oswald
Academic Year: 2010-2011
For Program, Discipline or Course Assessment Reports:
I have reviewed this report:
Kelly Oswald
Coordinator
Ted Plaggemeyer
Dean
Date: June 7, 2011
Date: June 7, 2011
John Tuthill
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services
Date August 23, 2011
Program/Discipline/Course Assessment Report
Program: Manufacturing Technologies
Course Number: MTT 230
School/Unit: SOSC
Submitted by: Kelly Oswald
Academic Year: 2010-2011
Complete and submit your assessment report electronically to your Academic Dean. As needed, please attach supporting documents and/or a narrative description of the assessment activities in your
program or discipline.
Program, Discipline or
Course Outcomes
In the boxes below,
summarize the outcomes
assessed in your program or
discipline during the last
year.
Assessment Measures
Assessment Results
In the boxes below,
summarize the methods used
to assess program, discipline,
or course outcomes during
the last year.
In the boxes below, summarize the
results of your assessment activities
during the last year.
In the boxes below, summarize how
you are or how you plan to use the
results to improve student learning.
Outcome #1:
Students will demonstrate
the ability to write CNC
lathe G-code programs
utilizing proper program
commands and format.
This outcome was
measured by evaluating
student’s final project
program against the MTT
230 assessment rubric.
The overall average score of 4.125
indicates that this outcome has been
successfully met. No action appears
warranted at this time.
There is no need to revise this
outcome.
Outcome #2:
Students will demonstrate
an ability to discuss and
employ machine
management principals
governing CNC turning
operations.
This outcome was
measured by direct
instructor observation of
student performance
during production of
student final project and
scored against the MTT
230 assessment rubric.
Students completed this outcome
with an overall average score of
4.125 on a scale of 1-5, 1 being
lowest and 5 being highest. The
lowest individual score was
3.625 and the highest individual
score was 4.5.
Students completed this outcome
with an overall average score of
3.917 on a scale of 1-5, 1 being
lowest and 5 being highest. The
lowest individual score was 3.0
and the highest individual score
was 4.5.
There is no need to revise this
outcome.
Outcome #3
Students will demonstrate
an ability to set-up and
operate a CNC turning
machine to facilitate
completion of student
projects.
This outcome was
measured by direct
instructor observation of
student performance
during production of
student final project and
scored against the MTT
230 assessment rubric.
The overall average score of 3.917
indicates that this outcome has been
satisfactorily met, however the
score leaves room for improvement.
This outcome can be improved by
assigning additional simulation
assignments which will add
repetition required to reinforce key
concepts.
The overall average score of 4.083
indicates that this outcome has been
successfully met. No action appears
warranted at this time. However,
actions taken to improve outcome
#2 should also improve this
outcome as well.
Students completed this outcome
with an overall average score of
4.083 on a scale of 1-5, 1 being
lowest and 5 being highest. The
lowest individual score was 3.5
and the highest individual score
was 4.667.
Use of Results
Effect on Program, Discipline
or Course
Based on the results of this
assessment, will you revise your
outcomes? If so, please
summarize how and why in the
boxes below.
There is no need to revise this
outcome.
Program/Discipline/Course Assessment Report
Program: Manufacturing Technologies
Course Number: MTT 230
School/Unit: SOSC
Submitted by: Kelly Oswald
Academic Year: 2010-2011
For Program, Discipline or Course Assessment Reports:
I have reviewed this report:
Kelly Oswald
Coordinator
Ted Plaggemeyer
Dean
Date: June 7, 2011
Date: June 7, 2011
John Tuthill
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services
Date August 23, 2011
Revised 9/28/2009
Program/Discipline/Course Assessment Report
Program: Manufacturing Technologies
Course Number: MTT 232
School/Unit: SOSC
Submitted by: Kelly Oswald
Academic Year: 2010-2011
Complete and submit your assessment report electronically to your Academic Dean. As needed, please attach supporting documents and/or a narrative description of the assessment activities in your
program or discipline.
Program, Discipline or
Course Outcomes
In the boxes below,
summarize the outcomes
assessed in your program or
discipline during the last
year.
Assessment Measures
Assessment Results
Use of Results
Effect on Program,
Discipline or Course
Based on the results of this
assessment, will you revise
your outcomes? If so, please
summarize how and why in
the boxes below.
In the boxes below, summarize the
methods used to assess program,
discipline, or course outcomes
during the last year.
In the boxes below, summarize the
results of your assessment activities
during the last year.
In the boxes below, summarize how
you are or how you plan to use the
results to improve student learning.
Outcome #1:
Students will demonstrate
the ability to write CNC
mill G-code programs
utilizing proper program
commands and format.
This outcome was measured by
evaluating student’s final project
program against the MTT 232
assessment rubric.
The overall average score of 4.15
indicates that this outcome has
been successfully met. No action
appears warranted at this time.
There is no need to revise
this outcome.
Outcome #2:
Students will demonstrate
an ability to discuss and
employ machine
management principals
governing CNC mill
operations.
This outcome was measured by
direct instructor observation of
student performance during
production of student final
project and scored against the
MTT 232 assessment rubric.
Students completed this outcome
with an overall average score of
4.15 on a scale of 1-5, 1 being
lowest and 5 being highest. The
lowest individual score was
3.125 and the highest individual
score was 4.625.
Students completed this outcome
with an overall average score of
3.79 on a scale of 1-5, 1 being
lowest and 5 being highest. The
lowest individual score was 3.0
and the highest individual score
was 4.5.
The overall average score of 3.79
indicates that this outcome has
been satisfactorily met, however
the score leaves room for
improvement. This outcome is
partially dependant on control
fluency and increased use of
control simulators should
improve scores by adding
repetition required to reinforce
key concepts.
There is no need to revise
this outcome.
Program/Discipline/Course Assessment Report
Program: Manufacturing Technologies
Course Number: MTT 232
School/Unit: SOSC
Submitted by: Kelly Oswald
Academic Year: 2010-2011
Outcome #3
Students will demonstrate
an ability to set-up and
operate a CNC milling
machine to facilitate
completion of student
projects.
This outcome was measured by
direct instructor observation of
student performance during
production of student final
project and scored against the
MTT 232 assessment rubric.
Students completed this outcome
with an overall average score of
3.56 on a scale of 1-5, 1 being
lowest and 5 being highest. The
lowest individual score was
2.833 and the highest individual
score was 4.167.
The overall average score of 3.56
indicates that this outcome has
been satisfactorily met, however
the score leaves room for
improvement. The results for this
outcome parallel outcome 2 and
can be improved by performing
set-up simulations.
For Program, Discipline or Course Assessment Reports:
I have reviewed this report:
Kelly Oswald
Coordinator
Ted Plaggemeyer
Dean
Date: June 7, 2011
Date: June 7, 2011
John Tuthill
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services
Date August 23, 2011
Revised 9/28/2009
There is no need to revise
this outcome.
Program/Discipline/Course Assessment Report
Program: Construction Technologies
Course Number: WELD 114
School/Unit: SOSC
Submitted by: John M. Septien
Academic Year: 2010-2011
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program or discipline.
Program, Discipline or
Course Outcomes
In the boxes below,
summarize the outcomes
assessed in your program or
discipline during the last
year.
Assessment Measures
Assessment Results
In the boxes below,
summarize the methods
used to assess program,
discipline, or course
outcomes during the last
year.
In the boxes below, summarize the
results of your assessment
activities during the last year.
Outcome #1:
The student will show
proficiency in the
operation of forming
equipment, mechanical
and manual.
The instructor will
monitor the students’
progress while using
the equipment. The
student will show skill
levels required to
produce required
metal forming
operations.
Students were able to show the
instructor by demonstration and
application their ability to
safely operate and form metal
pieces into the required shapes.
They were also able to use the
equipment to form metal into
usable shapes for their required
metal sculptures.
Outcome #2:
The student will be able to
demonstrate to the
instructor the ability to
identify what process and
equipment should be used
to perform a specific task.
The student will be
given a specific model
or form. The student
will then have to
choose the correct
equipment to use in
order to form an
identical shape. The
instructor will then
compare the pieces to
determine the
students’ skill level.
Use of Results
In the boxes below, summarize how
you are or how you plan to use the
results to improve student learning.
Along with the instructors
demonstrations of the metal
forming equipment a series of
DVD’s are being used as visual aids
in the operation of the equipment.
Students then immediately acquire
hands-on practice with the
equipment to develop their skill and
correct any issues that could be
problematic.
The students were able to
The results would indicate the
choose the correct piece of
students would be able to use more
equipment or tool to achieve the sophisticated equipment and tools if
form in metal of the assigned
they were available. An increase in
project. Most times requiring
facility size and the acquiring of
multiple tools or pieces of
more metal shaping equipment
equipment to complete the task. would broaden the scope of this
It was observed that most
class.
students were able to choose
correctly or distinguish by
method of application which
tool/equipment was required.
Effect on Program, Discipline or
Course
Based on the results of this
assessment, will you revise your
outcomes? If so, please summarize
how and why in the boxes below.
We will continue with this form of
training as it seems to be
producing the required results and
the students are creating excellent
metal sculpture in the three
dimensional format.
The results of the assessment
would indicate the program is
substantial but could be refined
with the addition of a bigger
facility and the purchase of new
equipment. This would allow for
more complicated metal forming
techniques and possibly more
refined metal sculpture.
Program/Discipline/Course Assessment Report
Program: Construction Technologies
Course Number: WELD 114
School/Unit: SOSC
Submitted by: John M. Septien
Academic Year: 2010-2011
For Program, Discipline or Course Assessment Reports:
I have reviewed this report:
Mike Holmes
Coordinator
Ted Plaggemeyer
Dean
Date: June 7, 2011
Date: June 7, 2011
John Tuthill
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services
Date August 23, 2011
Revised 9/28/2009
Program/Discipline/Course Assessment Report
Program: Construction Technologies
Course Number: WELD 121
School/Unit: SOSC
Submitted by: John M. Septien
Academic Year: 2010-2011
Complete and submit your assessment report electronically to your Academic Dean. As needed, please attach supporting documents and/or a narrative description of the assessment activities in your
program or discipline.
Program, Discipline or
Course Outcomes
In the boxes below,
summarize the outcomes
assessed in your program or
discipline during the last
year.
Outcome #1:
Students will demonstrate
proficiency in the safe
handling and use of all
welding and cutting
equipment without the
prompting of the
instructor.
Outcome #2:
Students will demonstrate
increased proficiency with
the use of the Oxy-fuel
and gas metal arc welding
(GMAW) process as they
develop and refine their
metal sculpture.
Assessment Measures
Assessment Results
Use of Results
Effect on Program, Discipline or
Course
Based on the results of this
assessment, will you revise your
outcomes? If so, please summarize
how and why in the boxes below.
In the boxes below, summarize
the methods used to assess
program, discipline, or course
outcomes during the last year.
In the boxes below, summarize
the results of your assessment
activities during the last year.
In the boxes below, summarize how
you are or how you plan to use the
results to improve student learning.
Student’s proficiency will be
measured by documented
instructor observation using a
predetermined standard
developed by the instructor.
By my observation the
students demonstrated
complete proficiency using
all welding and cutting
equipment they were trained
on during this class and
previous Welding 111 class.
I will be developing more
complex assignments to allow the
students to “push” their skill
levels to the next phase of
welding and cutting techniques.
At this time I see no revision
necessary.
Student’s proficiency will be
measured by the efficiency
and correct application of the
process, which will be
measured by a predetermined
standard developed by the
instructor.
Students were able to show
an increase in skill level both
in the Oxy-fuel process and
the gas metal arc process, for
those students who chose to
use this process, in
application upon their metal
sculptures. I saw a definite
increase in the complexity of
the sculpture pieces based on
the increase in skill of
application.
I intend to continue with
requiring a sculptural project that
does not interfere with the
students self chosen project but
yet requires their application of
new skills. This will then allow
me to continue to promote an
increase in the skill level required
to complete the project.
Again this is showing a positive
effect on the operation of the
equipment and the skill
necessary to operate the
equipment. I see no need to
alter the outcomes.
Program/Discipline/Course Assessment Report
Program: Construction Technologies
Course Number: WELD 121
School/Unit: SOSC
Submitted by: John M. Septien
Academic Year: 2010-2011
Outcome #3
Students will demonstrate
their ability to synthesize
knowledge and skills to
further develop gallery
quality metal sculpture.
Student’s ability will be
measured using a
predetermined standard
(including elements of line,
shape, form, and perceived
movement as well as correct
application of applied welding
techniques and processes)
developed by the instructor
and/or critiques from invited
artists/sculptors.
By visually critiquing
sculptures that have been
completed by the students it
is obvious that the skill to
apply the correct process at
the correct point in time is
testament to that assessment
measures are correct. The
students were able to make
these decisions based on
previous knowledge and
instruction/advisement by
the instructor.
It is the instructor’s opinion the
students are truly advancing in
skill to create and an
understanding of three
dimensional sculpture. The true
test of this is in the fact the
students continue to place very
high in the annual student art
show at TMCC.
For Program, Discipline or Course Assessment Reports:
I have reviewed this report:
Mike Holmes
Coordinator
Ted Plaggemeyer
Dean
Date: June 7, 2011
Date: June 7, 2011
John Tuthill
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services
Date August 23, 2011
No revision is required at this
time.
Program/Discipline/Course Assessment Report
Program: Manufacturing Technologies
Course Number: WELD 211
School/Unit: SOSC
Submitted by: Scott B. Holcomb
Academic Year: 2010-2011
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program or discipline.
Program, Discipline or Course
Outcomes
In the boxes below, summarize
the outcomes assessed in your
program or discipline during the
last year.
Assessment Measures
Assessment Results
Use of Results
Effect on Program, Discipline or
Course
Based on the results of this assessment,
will you revise your outcomes? If so,
please summarize how and why in the
boxes below.
In the boxes below,
summarize the methods used
to assess program, discipline,
or course outcomes during
the last year.
In the boxes below,
summarize the results of your
assessment activities during
the last year.
In the boxes below,
summarize how you are or
how you plan to use the
results to improve student
learning.
Outcome #1:
Students will demonstrate the
knowledge to identify safety
procedures, material selection
and consumables used in the
set-up and use of the OFC and
SMAW processes.
Safety procedures are
observed during the course
of the class. Students will
pass an industry based
written exam.
Safety procedures were
observed and there were no
infractions. Safety
procedures were
consistently followed. The
final written exam resulted
in a 76% class average.
I will try implementing a
web based study
component to the theory
part of the course to
improve the retention and
improve the average
written test scores.
I will not be changing the outcomes at
this time. Based on the results, I
anticipate better class average scores
on the written exams.
Outcome #2:
Students will demonstrate the
ability to safely set-up and use
the required equipment to
produce cuts that comply with
AWS industry standards using
the OFC process.
Instructor/Inspector
evaluated performance.
Examination in
compliance with AWS
acceptance criteria.
At this time we do not have
an adequate amount of
cutting stations to properly
train the hands on portion
of the OFC section of this
class.
This summer there are
plans to set up the stations
for OFC to be used by
TMCC next year.
I will not be changing the outcomes at
this time. Based on the results, once
the cutting stations are set-up, I will be
able to better assess this part of the
course.
Program/Discipline/Course Assessment Report
Program: Manufacturing Technologies
Course Number: WELD 211
School/Unit: SOSC
Submitted by: Scott B. Holcomb
Academic Year: 2010-2011
Outcome #3
Students will demonstrate the
knowledge and skills required
to safely set-up and operate the
required equipment and select
the appropriate material and
consumables to produce fillet
welds and groove welds, from
a basic drawing, using the
SMAW process, in compliance
with AWS standards.
Instructor/Inspector
evaluated performance.
Examination in
compliance with AWS
acceptance criteria.
All students that completed
the course produced fillet
and grove welds that were
acceptable according to
AWS acceptance criteria.
There were four students
that passed AWS
Certification exams using
the SMAW process in the
vertical position. This is not
typical for entry level
students.
The skill progression in
the SMAW process was
above average this year.
For Program, Discipline or Course Assessment Reports:
I have reviewed this report:
Kelly Oswald
Coordinator
Ted Plaggemeyer
Dean
Date: June 7, 2011
Date: June 7, 2011
John Tuthill
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services
Date August 23, 2011
Revised 9/28/2009
I will not be changing the outcomes at
this time.
Program/Discipline/Course Assessment Report
Program: Manufacturing Technologies
Course Number: WELD 212
School/Unit: SOSC
Submitted by: Scott B. Holcomb
Academic Year: 2010/2011
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program or discipline.
Program, Discipline or
Course Outcomes
In the boxes below,
summarize the outcomes
assessed in your program or
discipline during the last
year.
Assessment Measures
Assessment Results
Use of Results
Effect on Program,
Discipline or Course
Based on the results of this
assessment, will you revise
your outcomes? If so, please
summarize how and why in the
boxes below.
In the boxes below, summarize the
methods used to assess program,
discipline, or course outcomes
during the last year.
In the boxes below, summarize the
results of your assessment activities
during the last year.
In the boxes below, summarize
how you are or how you plan to
use the results to improve student
learning.
Outcome #1
Students will complete a
series of predetermined
projects designed to
develop skills necessary to
produce cuts that comply
with AWS industry
standards using the OFC
process.
Training records will be kept
during the course of the semester
reflecting the successful
completion of predetermined
projects.
At this time we do not have an
adequate amount of cutting
stations to properly train the
hands on portion of the OFC
section of this class.
This summer there are plans to
set up the stations for OFC to
be used by WCSD and TMCC
next year.
I will not be changing the
outcomes at this time.
Outcome #2
Students will complete a
series of predetermined
projects designed to
develop skills necessary to
produce flat and
horizontal Fillet and
Groove welds that comply
with AWS industry
standards using the
SMAW process.
Training records will be kept
during the course of the semester
reflecting the successful
completion of predetermined
projects.
All students that completed the
course, completed 95% - 100%
of the required projects. A few
students started working on the
projects for the next course. The
skill progression in the SMAW
process was above average this
year
At this time I am pleased with
the skill progression in this
class and I don’t see a need to
change anything in this portion
of the course.
I will not be changing the
outcomes at this time.
Program/Discipline/Course Assessment Report
Program: Manufacturing Technologies
Course Number: WELD 212
School/Unit: SOSC
Submitted by: Scott B. Holcomb
Academic Year: 2010/2011
For Program, Discipline or Course Assessment Reports:
I have reviewed this report:
Kelly Oswald
Coordinator
Ted Plaggemeyer
Dean
Date: June 7, 2011
Date: June 7, 2011
John Tuthill
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services
Date August 23, 2011
Revised 9/28/2009
Program and Discipline Assessment Report
Program or Discipline: Drafting
Division: AIT
Submitted by: Brian Ruf
Academic Year: 2007-2008
Complete and submit your assessment report to your Academic Dean. As needed, please attach supporting documents and/or a narrative description of the assessment activities in
your program or discipline.
Program or Discipline
Outcomes
In the boxes below,
summarize the outcomes
assessed in your program or
discipline during the last
year.
Outcome #1: Students will
meet national standards in
computer aided drafting.
Assessment Measures
Assessment Results
Use of Results
In the boxes below,
summarize the methods
used to assess program
or discipline outcomes
during the last year.
In the boxes below, summarize the
results of your assessment
activities during the last year.
In the boxes below,
summarize how you are or
how you plan to use the
results to improve student
learning.
Students will score an
average of 85% in a
drafting exam
administered by the
National Occupational
Competency Testing
Institute (NOCTI)
Implementing NOCTI testing
proved problematic. The testing
center was ill equipped to
accommodate the specialized
needs of the drafting test, resulting
in testing delays and numerous
student complaints. Students who
were able to complete the NOCTI
exam received an average score of
about 80%, below our
expectations.
The sample was small and
the exam content was
overly-general.
Approved by Faculty Senate April 11, 2008
Effect on the Program or
Discipline
Based on the results of this year,
will you revise your assessment
plan? If so, please summarize how
and why in the boxes below.
Based on these issues, the Drafting
faculty members have agreed to
develop a more accurate and more
manageable assessment instrument
for the capstone class to be
implemented in Fall 2008.
Program and Discipline Assessment Report
Discipline: Drafting-CADD 140
Division: School of Sciences
Submitted by: Brian Ruf
Contributing Faculty: NA
Academic Year: 2008-2009
Complete and submit your assessment report to your Academic Dean. As needed, please attach supporting documents and/or a narrative description of the assessment
activities in your program or discipline.
Discipline Outcomes
Assessment Measures
Assessment Results
Use of Results
Effect on the Discipline
In the boxes below, summarize
the outcomes assessed in your
program or discipline during the
last year.
In the boxes below,
summarize the methods used
to assess program or
discipline outcomes during
the last year.
In the boxes below, summarize the
results of your assessment activities
during the last year.
In the boxes below,
summarize how you are or
how you plan to use the
results to improve student
learning.
Based on the results of this year, will
you revise your assessment plan? If so,
please summarize how and why in the
boxes below.
Outcome #1: Students will
demonstrate the ability to
identify and project sectional
and pictorial views.
The instructor will
evaluate the students
ability to identify and
project sectional and
pictorial views using predetermined guidelines
The students did very well on the
full section assignments scoring
80% and above, but fell below
the required 70% and had
numerous questions concerning
some of the other acceptable
section techniques.
I will need to increase the time
spent on half, revolved and aligned
sections based on the number of
times the students needed to
resubmit their assignments for
acceptable grades.
Outcome #2: Students will
correctly identify various
manufacturing processes and
use appropriate technical
terms when discussing
graphic problems
The student will
demonstrate drafting
terminology and
vocabulary in class
discussions, quizzes, final
exam, projects and in
student / instructor
communications.
The student will apply
dimensions and notes to
complete assigned
graphic problems to be
measured by the
instructor using a predetermined scale.
Based on the 90% and higher
grades earned on both quizzes
and their final exam, the students
did very well on the technical
terms and abbreviations covered
in the class.
The success of student
understanding based on
graded assignments will
determine if more time
during class presentation
will need to be spent on
sectional and pictorial
views.
The success of student
understanding based on
graded quizzes and class
conversations will
determine if more time
during class presentation
will need to be spent on
terms and vocabulary.
The success of the student’s
performance was noted on
the dimensioning
assignments, but had
difficulty when the required
dimension did not follow
standard practice.
Outcome #3: Students will
apply dimensions and notes
that are industry acceptable
to working drawings.
All the students earned grades of
80% or higher on their first
submittals, but had difficulty in a
few unique conditions.
At this time I don’t think
additional time will need to be
spent covering this specific
material during class.
I will need to increase the time
spent on dimension placement
when conventional dimensioning
techniques don’t apply.
For Discipline Assessment Reports:
I have reviewed this report:
_______________________________________________
Dean
_______________________________________________
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Date_______________
Date________________
________________________________________________
President
Date_______________
Program: Engineering / Drafting
Assessment Report 2005 – 2006
Description of program
Program: AAS
Engineering / Drafting
Division :AIT
Year:2005-06
Author: Brian Ruf
Program Mission:
The program is designed to
provide a high quality work
force for entry level
drafting positions in the
Engineering - Drafting
field in the local
community.
Page 1
Program Goals
Program
Outcomes
Assessment Measures and
Criteria
Assessment
Results
Use of Results
Effect on the
Program
Goal 1.
Provide students
with necessary
drafting
knowledge and
skills to function
in a technical
environment..
1.
a. Students will
master Engineering
– Drafting
concepts,
techniques and
terminology.
b. Students will
develop
Engineering –
Drafting manual
and CAD skills by
solving graphic
problems.
1.
Students’ knowledge of
Engineering – Drafting
concepts, techniques,
terminology as well as their
manual and CAD skills will be
assessed by a pre test
administered to all students at
the beginning of DFT 100 and
a post test at the completion of
CAD 299B
1.
All graduates were
required to take the
post test. All
students achieved a
70% or higher.
1.
Review and
discuss at
department
meetings.
1.
Continue as a
positive affect on
the program.
Goal 2.
To assist graduates
in obtaining
employment in the
Engineering –
Drafting
(mechanical) field
both locally as
well as nationally.
2.
Upon successful
completion of the
program, students
will have developed
a full resume and
portfolio containing
specified graphic
solutions
appropriate for
entry level
employment.
2.
Every student will complete a
portfolio before graduation,
which will include:
a. Specified graphic
solutions completed
by the student.
b. A full resume.
A portfolio and resume are
required through CAD 299B, a
one-credit course mandatory
for all program graduates.
2.
Each graduating
student will have
completed a
resume and
portfolio.
2.
Review and
discuss at
department
meetings.
2.
Continue as a
positive affect on
the program.
Program: Engineering / Drafting
Assessment Report 2005 – 2006
Description of program
Page 2
Program Goals
Program
Outcomes
Assessment Measures and
Criteria
Assessment
Results
Use of Results
Effect on the
Program
Goal 3.
To meet the
expectations of
local employers
and provide them
with a highly
qualified
Engineering –
Drafting work
force.
3.
The Engineering –
Drafting program
will successfully
compete in the
State and National
SkillsUSA
competition.
3.
The program will place a
student in the top 20% at the
State competition and 40% at
the National competition.
3.
a. No students
were interested in
competing last
year.
b. Students
wishing to
participate in this
years SkillsUSA
organization and
competitions will
be recruited in the
Spring semester as
in the past.
3.
Review and
discuss at
department
meetings.
3.
The Engineering –
Drafting program
is continuing to
offer a Solid
Modeling course in
the Spring
semester of each
year to keep
students at a
national level in
Parametric Design.
WELDING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
Assessment Report:2005-06
Page 1
Description of Program Program Goals
Program Outcomes
Program: Associate of
Applied Science,
Certificate of
Achievement, Skill
Certificate of
Completion
Goal 1: Welding
program completers
will obtain the
knowledge and skills
to attain entry-level
employment.
1. 90% of completers will
be employed within six
months of successful
completion of the core
curriculum.
Goal 2. Welding
program curriculum
prepares students for
industry certification
examinations.
2. Successful completers
(i.e., those students
completing the
competencies required to
sit for an AWS exam) will
pass AWS simulated
written and hands-on
examinations at industry
expected levels.
Division: Applied
Technologies
Year: 2005-2006
Author: Primary
Program Faculty; Scott
Holcomb
Program Mission: To
train students to
American Welding
Society (AWS) entrylevel employment
standards and
certification. The
student population
includes individuals
seeking employment in
the welding/metals
industry or as a
function of their
position, job upgrade
seekers, and personal
interest users.
Assessment Measures
and Criteria
1. Post-completion
follow-up surveys
designed by program
faculty, Technical Institute
Administration, and Office
of Outcome Assessment
personnel will be
administered to successful
completers as a campuswide activity of the
Technical Institute on an
annual basis. The results
will be tabulated and
analyzed by Office of
Outcome Assessment
Personnel.
2. Program faculty is
responsible for compiling
and reporting the results of
the written and hands-on
examinations to the
Program’s Dean and the
Office of Outcome
Assessment. AWS passing
scores will be used to
determine whether a
student is successful.
Assessment Results
Use of Results
Effect on Program
1. This measurement
criterion has not
provided accurate
data.
1. Informal
discussions with
students have
demonstrated that all
students desiring
employment in the
welding field have
been successful in
obtaining entry level
or higher position.
1. The assessment
measures and
criterion need to be
revisited to determine
a more accurate and
useful measure.
2. Over the past 3
years, 80% of the
students have passed
not only simulated
AWS tests, but have
received the actual
AWS certifications
applicable to the
process they were
trained in.
2. To insure that the
program continues to
effectively turn-out
certified welders to
enter or advance in
the job market.
2. To continue to
monitor the
effectiveness of the
program in supplying
certified welders.
WELDING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
Assessment Report:2005-06
Description of Program Program Goals
Page 2
Program Outcomes
Goal 3. Welding
completers will
express satisfaction
with the program.
3. 90% of students
receiving at least a Skill
Certificate of Completion
will express the
satisfaction with the level
of training provided.
Goal 4. Employers
will express
satisfaction with
Welding Program
completers’
competency levels.
4. 90% of employers will
express satisfaction with
successful completers’
performance on the job.
Assessment Measures
and Criteria
3. Post-completion
follow-up surveys
designed by program
faculty, Technical Institute
Administration, and Office
of Outcome Assessment.
AWS passing scores will
be used to determine
whether a student is
successful.
4. Post-completion
follow-up surveys
designed by program
faculty, Technical Institute
Administration, and Office
of Outcome Assessment
personnel will be
administered to successful
completers as a campuswide activity of the
Technical Institute on an
annual basis. The results
will be tabulated and
analyzed by Office of
Outcome Assessment
Personnel.
Assessment Results
Use of Results
Effect on Program
3. Student Appraisal
of Instruction forms
completed by students
support satisfaction
with the program.
3. Forms completed
by students at the start
and end of the
program has and will
continue to provide
information as to
what students expect
from training.
3. If training were not
effective, nor
fulfilling a need,
student count would
be declining.
4. Due to
confidentiality and
inability to track this
data, criterion has not
provided relevant
data. Informal
discussions with
students and
employers have
demonstrated
employer satisfaction
via job advancement
and salary increases
for the student.
4. The assessment
measures and
criterion need to be
revisited to determine
a more accurate and
useful measure.
Program/Discipline/Course Assessment Report
Discipline: Welding Technology
Course Number: WELD 111
School/Unit: School of Sciences
Submitted by: John M. Septien
Contributing Faculty:
Academic Year: 2009/2010
Complete and submit your assessment report electronically to your Academic Dean. As needed, please attach supporting documents and/or a narrative description of the assessment activities in your
program or discipline.
Program, Discipline or
Course Outcomes
In the boxes below,
summarize the outcomes
assessed in your program or
discipline during the last
year.
Outcome #1: Students will
use the equipment and
protective gear safely in the
shop environment without
the need for continuous
supervision.
Outcome #2: Students will
demonstrate the ability to
achieve a continuous
welding puddle without the
filler rod, a welding bead
with filler rod and brazing
bead with the use of brazing
rod.
Assessment Measures
Assessment Results
Use of Results
Effect on Program, Discipline or
Course
Based on the results of this assessment,
will you revise your outcomes? If so,
please summarize how and why in the
boxes below.
In the boxes below, summarize
the methods used to assess
program, discipline, or course
outcomes during the last year.
In the boxes below, summarize
the results of your assessment
activities during the last year.
In the boxes below, summarize
how you are or how you plan to
use the results to improve
student learning.
Safety practices were monitored
on a continuous basis and
compared to a standard set by
the instructor. Students would
demonstrate there ability to
safely set up and utilize the
equipment used in the class to
the instructor throughout the
semester.
The chosen techniques will be
evaluated for proper procedure
and application by visual
inspection and will be compared
to a standard made by the
instructor and assessed for
proper width and weld
conformity.
By my observation students
were able to continually show
competency setting up and
using the welding and metal
fabrication equipment in this
class.
I have ordered a compressed gas
safety program with manual and
DVD. I intend to incorporate this
in my lecture series.
At this time I see no reason to revise
the outcomes.
Students were able to complete
all of the assignments expected
of them and at such a level to
allow them to complete to
varying degrees their assigned
sculptural assignment.
I feel the technique and level of
instruction including
demonstration of the techniques
are beneficial to the students in
giving them the confidence
required to produce steel
sculpture.
No revision is required.
Program/Discipline/Course Assessment Report
Discipline: Welding Technology
Course Number: WELD 111
School/Unit: School of Sciences
Submitted by: John M. Septien
Contributing Faculty:
Academic Year: 2009/2010
Outcome #3 Students will
apply appropriate welding
techniques and design
principles, such as
symmetry, proportion, and
balance to achieve gallery
quality metal sculpture.
Projects will be evaluated for
appropriate welding techniques
and design principles, such as
symmetry, proportion and balance
using a standard produced by the
instructor.
Students were able to complete
(to varying degrees) assigned
metal sculpture utilizing
information gained from the
instructor and examples designed
by the instructor. The students
could show their understanding
of the principles of quality
sculpture by the projects they
completed.
More examples will be used in the
future and digital images of
former student work will be
utilized to give the students
reference material.
No revision is required.
For Program, Discipline or Course Assessment Reports:
I have reviewed this report:
_________________________________________________
Dean
____________________________________________________
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services
Date________________
Date_______________
APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES - WELDING
Assessment Report: December 2006
Description of
Program
Program:
Associate of
Applied Science,
Construction
Technologies,
Welding emphasis
Division: Math,
Science,
Engineering and
Technology
Year: 2006
Program Goals
Program Outcomes
Goal 1: Train
students with skills
expected in the
competetive
workforce.
Welding students will
successfully compete in
state and national
SkillsUSA competitions.
Goal 2: The
curriculum will meet
the expectations of
local employers.
80% of industry
respondents will express
satisfaction or provide
input for program
revisions.
Goal 3: The program
will prepare students
for nationally
recognized standard
certification
80% of program
completers will pass
American Welding Society
certification exams.
Author: Jim New
Program Mission
Train individuals
for entry-level
positions according
to American
Welding Society
(AWS)
certification
standards and
provide on-going
training
opportunities for
existing
employees.
Assessment Measures and
Criteria
Successful placement of one
or more students in the top
20% of the state competition
and if a student qualifies for
nationals (top placement in
state), placement in the top
30% of that competition.
Annual survey will be
conducted giving industry
representatives the
opportunity to review and
comment on curriculum
objectives and program
outline. The Welding
advisory committee will
make recommendations based
on survey results to be
implemented within one year.
Success rates for AWS
certification exams
administered throughout
program will be reported
annually.
Assessment
Results
Use of Results
Effect on
Program
100% of
respondents
agreed the
program provides
adequate
technical training,
but 25%
identified
deficiencies in
time management
and team-work
skills.
Faculty will
evaluate methods
to increase teamoriented projects.
Syllabus for
WELD 242B will
include a teamoriented project
by Fall 2007.
Manufacturing Technologies
2011-12
APPENDIX D
Advisory Committee Minutes
School of Sciences | APPENDIX D
MEMO
DATE: January 30, 2007
TO:
Jim New, Associate Dean, Applied Industrial Technologies
FROM: Amber Ka’ai’ai, Administrative Assistant for Manufacturing
RE:
Manufacturing/ Production Systems Advisory Board Minutes
The advisory meeting was held in Edison 206 on January 30, 2007 at 12:00 pm.
Present: Kelly Oswald, Tony Berendsen, Randy Jones, LaVonne Brooks, Dick Jaillet, Les
Harkins, Jim New, Jowel Laguerre, and Amber Ka’ai’ai
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Meeting was called to order at 12:00 pm
Introductions of Members
Jowel addressed members and expressed Thanks
Reviewed minutes from August 2006 meeting. No issues to discuss
Modifications and Adjustments made to the Manufacturing Technology Program and its
Core requirements:
o Changed name to Production Systems from Automated Production Systems
o Changed from ME 150- Intro to Mechanical Design to ENGR 100- Intro to
Engineering
o Replaced AIT 120B- Basic Electrical for Technology with CADD 100- Intro to
CADD, members approved and like the change.
o Electives changed from 12 to 15 credits, also changed from DFT to CADD courses
Reviewed the Program Assessment. Will do the assessment annually for Goal 1 by
completing an annual survey.
o Reviewed the survey that was sent out and the course descriptions sent with them.
o Members are in agreement with the survey and like the questions asked.
o Members feel an electronic copy would be more beneficial then the paper version.
o Jim will look into making that a possibility.
Kelly and Jim reviewed the classes currently being offered and went over the class status
o All first year classes are being offered this semester, Spring 2007 semester.
o Beginning February 19th, the Quality Control (MTT 145B) and Automated
Production Concepts I (MTT 185B) will be offered online.
o Kelly asked the members for their help in spreading the word about our programs,
and what programs are being offered.
Jim discussed the programs Enrollment and Recruitment:
o 47 more students / 13% higher then last year.
o Program is growing and doing well.
o Jim made a presentation to IGT, one of the different techniques he has tried for
Recruitment.
Discussed the AIT Career Fair, Tuesday, May 1st from 4-7 p.m.
Discussed the Building Women Career Fair, Friday, March 23rd from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Other matters brought by members, MAP members should get involved with meetings and
planning
Next meeting scheduled for Friday, September 7, 2007 at 12:00 p.m.
Members toured the Manufacturing, Machining, and Production Systems spaces
Meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
Production Systems Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
Friday, March 21, 2008
The following persons were present: Kelly Oswald, Duke Golden, Karla Osorno, Jim New, LaVonne
Brooks, and Barb Rummer
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LaVonne called the meeting to order of the Production Systems Advisory board at 12:30 p.m. on
Friday, March 21, 2008 in EDSN 206.
Introductions of members
Review of minutes. The minutes were approved as read with minor corrections. LaVonne will e-mail
Barb corrections.
Jim went over the purpose of the committee – to insure curriculum is appropriate for workplace and
the demands of the workplace. Some committees are very active in getting students involved. Other
committees also have a challenge of getting members. Topics can be a challenge. Welding is very
stable, but still needs two meetings a year. Biggest concern is where we are going to find students
and methods of delivery – is it attracting students. Kelly can’t do assessment until there are more
students to assess.
LaVonne’s vision is if we have strong business partners and are able to input into curriculum that will
drive students to seats. Most companies have tuition reimbursement programs. Duke mentioned the
majority of his pool can’t wait to be reimbursed. LaVonne mentioned that her company makes taking
classes criteria for promotion.
Kelly wondered if there was anything we (TMCC) can do to keep students active – Promissory Note?
Jim isn’t sure. IGT offers a revolving loan fund endowment – student takes out a loan and agrees to
pay company back – an interest free loan. They need to maintain above C average. IGT is looking
into scholarships to allow them to go during the day. Question was asked if the Millennium
Scholarship applies – Jim said “yes” and they need to use it in two years. Jim stated the strongest
population is already in the workforce – they just need the skills. They designed the program with
flexibility.
LaVonne stated first goal is to recruit new members to committee. Committee must be minimum of 5
and max 15 – can go over that limit if needed.
Need to show the value added to being a part of the committee. People may not be coming because
they don’t feel it’s a good use of their time. Committee expects results, but school doesn’t take action
right away. Duke mentioned that meeting twice a year doesn’t seem like enough – need to keep the
energy. Maybe every three months.
It was suggested a goal should be each person will go out and approach five companies and
produce one new member. Would like five new members. Need to get the information out to EDAWN
members. Sheet metal companies would be a good addition. Look at top suppliers’ lists to find
companies. Jim can get that list from EDAWN.
LaVonne will get a one page summary of what the committee is all about. Should be a quick
summary of committee, sell it – value, time involved, why it is worth their time. Also get a cheat sheet
together on how much the classes are. Get recommended sequence out to companies. Would like to
work with guidance counselors on career planning. Jim passed out courses that can be taken and
the fact sheet for the Production Systems Degree.
Kelly mentioned that the first Machining Program Graduate will be graduating this spring.
Barb to send out .pdf files of the handbook and the Product Systems fact sheet.
Kelly mentioned there are no revisions to curriculum and that our campus will be closed this summer
due to roof construction. Will be back in the fall with a later start.
Next meeting will be Friday, June 6, 2008, at 12:15 p.m. at High Sierra industries. Bring new
members to meeting.
LaVonne adjourned the meeting at 1:30 p.m.
Minutes submitted by: Barbara Rummer, Administrative Assistant
MEMO
DATE: September 6, 2006
TO:
Jim New, Associate Dean, Applied Industrial Technologies
FROM: Amber Ka’ai’ai, Administrative Assistant for Manufacturing
RE:
Manufacturing/ Automated Production Systems Advisory Board Minutes
The advisory meeting was held in Edison 206 on August 29, 2006 at 12:00 pm.
Present: Kelly Oswald, Tony Berendsen, Randy Jones, LaVonne Brooks, Dick Jaillet, Les
Harkins, Jim New, and Amber Ka’ai’ai
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Meeting was called to order at 12:00 pm
Introductions of members
LaVonne Brooks was elected Chair for the academic year of 2006-2007.
Jim New discussed the open house at the Edison campus on October 11, 2006 from
6:30-8:30 pm. He asked for volunteers to participate on that day. Members seemed
interested and would contact Jim New later if they are able to set up a table/booth.
Kelly Oswald discussed the Manufacturing Technology, Machining Technology
Emphasis, program and curriculum. He discussed possibly creating a combined
Welding/Machining program which the members were in favor of.
Kelly Oswald presented the members with the proposed Manufacturing Technology,
Production systems emphasis. The assessment plan was discussed and members
approved the plan with some rewording of the program assessment # 2. LaVonne
Brooks felt more then one class of management/ supervision would be needed for the
students to achieve a managerial level. Possibly reword to say “Introduction to entry
level management.” Members liked the MGT 170B elective.
Jim New discussed how more equipment should arrive in October and new classes can
be created and available by the Spring 2007 semester.
Members discussed needing a class which teaches basic spreadsheet usage and
production scheduling. Jim New discussed possibly adding it into ENG 107. Kelly
Oswald and Jim New will look into it.
Possible changes to MTT 185 and MTT 285. Kelly Oswald would like to make 3, 3
credit classes and in the process create another MTT class. Members were in favor of
this.
Members agreed to a separation and creation of a machining technology advisory board
committee. Each of the members stated they knew people that may be interested and
would contact Jim New or Kelly Oswald with contact information.
Discussed the possibility of having a chair meeting instead of a full board meeting.
LaVonne Brooks and Jim New discussed joining forces with MAP to help with the
orientation. Jim New will make an appointment and contact LaVonne Brooks.
Members agreed to rename the current board to the Production Systems Advisory
Board, to reflect the separation.
Jim New discussed the TMCC 35th Anniversary Gala on October 14th, 2006. Trying to
raise $20,000 and members were asked for donations.
Spring meeting will be scheduled for Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 12:00 pm.
Members were given a tour of the newly constructed and allocated Manufacturing,
Machining, and Production Systems spaces.
Meeting was adjourned at 1:45 pm
Production Systems Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
Friday, September 7, 2007
The following persons were present: Kelly Oswald, LaVonne Brooks, Jeff DeMatei, Brad Snyder, Les
Harkins, Ted Plaggemeyer, Jim New, and Barbara Rummer
 LaVonne Books called to order the meeting of the Production Systems Advisory board at 12:10
p.m. on Friday, September 7, 2007 in EDSN 206.
 Introductions of members
 The minutes were approved as read.
 Jim New announced the 2007-08 events which included recruitment and awareness of programs
– enrollment is up 15%, the Tech Education Expo/Open House – 500 people attended last year.
ACE and RTI will be there this year to generate interest in their programs. Mailing out 17,000
invitations across Northern Nevada including Fernley. Would like industry reps to talk about
positions available. Extended invitation to advisory board members to help staff labs. High
School Exploration Day will be February 15, 2008 – through lunch hour – possibly 10 a.m. – 1
p.m. Can choose two different demos to participate in. Will be busing students in. SkillsUSA
State Competition in Reno on April 15-17, 2008. Need to find judges – possible advisory board
members. Kelly stated we will have at least 1-2 students for precision metals. Automated
Manufacturing team of three people – Drafting, CADD Cam, & CNC operator. Kelly explained
how the testing process works. Applied Technologies Job Fair, April 29, 2008 – possibly from
5:30 - 7 p.m. Invited advisory board members to attend.
 Kelly addressed minor changes to current curriculum – common course numbering – mostly in
the IMT program. Will be changes to Quality Control and Inspection Techniques classes. Jim
explained common course numbering. Kelly went to IGT for two weeks and spoke with
supervisors and hiring personnel and assessed what workers were doing. We’re pretty much in
line with what’s going on out there. Mentioned that no where in our program do we address
computer skills – Excel/Office – we need to address that. Brad mentioned that that was very
relevant to QC program. Discussion was brought up about team building classes. Ted explained
the different classes we offer that do address some of the board members’ concerns about team
building. Jim explained that we do have classes that address resumes and interviewing skills.
LaVonne mentioned the board needs the most recent version of curriculum emailed to the
members
 Question was asked about our Hispanic population in the school – 10 %. Ted mentioned we have
strong workforce development that works with ESL students. Discussion was brought up about
how we market to diverse populations and how we can get more students into our programs. We
will be marketing to 350 companies to let them know what programs we have.
 Kelly spoke about the open entry, open exit classes. Self-paced format – allowed to work at their
own pace. They choose to attend the days/times that the lab is open and is also offered on line
where they have to come into the lab as well.
 LaVonne questioned as to what the committee is here for – why it is meeting, what service is it to
perform as a group, and wanting to establish goals. Wants to look at the content closer. Needs to
recruit more members. Look to Ralston for someone as well as other industries. Wants to get
together in another month to establish what the committee is here for. Would like full set of
bylaws of the Advisory Committee at the next meeting.
 For next agenda items: Role of the committee, review bylaws, establish goals, brainstorm a list of
places to recruit new members, would like a list of advisory board members in other areas, elect
new chairs.
 Next meeting was scheduled for Friday, October 12 at noon.
 LaVonne adjourned the meeting at 1:05 p.m.
Minutes submitted by: Barbara Rummer, Administrative Assistant for Manufacturing Technologies
Minutes approved by:
MEMO
DATE: August 31, 2006
TO:
Jim New, Associate Dean, Applied Industrial Technologies
FROM: Barbie Wright, Administrative Assistant for Drafting-Engineering
RE:
Drafting-Engineering Advisory Board Minutes
The advisory meeting was held in Edison 206 on August 24, 2006 at 5:30 pm.
Present: Brian Ruf, Toni George, Jim New, Jim Burke, Cindy Criss, Graham Muir, Steve
Scheidig, Jerome Waldman and Barbie Wright.
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Meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm
Introductions of members
Cindy Criss was elected Chair for the academic year of 2006-2007. Steve
Scheidig was elected Vice-Chair.
Jim New discussed the open house at Edison campus on October 11, 2006
from 6:30-8:30 pm. He asked for volunteers to participate on that day and
Cindy Criss and Jim Burke asked for more information to see if they
might be able to set up a table/booth.
The Drafting assessment plan was discussed and the members approved
the plan with revisions. The members also wanted to know if there was a
way to track CADD 105 students to see if they were getting jobs and who
the employers were. Cindy Criss suggested that students could be given
an assessment test by counseling or the accuplacer department before
being admitted into drafting classes.
Members discussed whether the prerequisite should be enforced for DFT
100 to be taken before or concurrently with CADD 100. Jim Burke noted
that the prerequisite is required in the articulation agreement with the
Washoe County School District. The board then voted unanimously to
keep the prerequisite in place.
Members discussed the possibility of having an AIT degree with Drafting
as an emphasis and members thought that would be a positive alternative
to the existing degree. Jim Burke and Graham Muir both liked the idea.
Brian Ruf suggested that the capstone assessment test be replaced with the
NOCTI exam.
Brian Ruf discussed the Drafting scholarships and how they are doing.
Toni George discussed Solid Works as a possible class for spring. The
members said that it was a good idea to offer another software option.
Next meeting will be scheduled for Thursday, January 18, 2007 at 5:30
pm.
Thanks were given to the members and to Barbie Wright for supply the
refreshments.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:40 pm
MEMO
DATE: October 10, 2006
TO:
Jim New, Associate Dean, Applied Industrial Technologies
FROM: Barbie Wright, Administrative Assistant for Construction
RE:
Welding Advisory Board Minutes
The advisory meeting was held in Edison 206 on October 6, 2006 at 5:00 pm.
Present: Scott Holcomb, Jim New, Jowel Laguerre, Gregg Fisher, Mike Pointer, Nick
Maus, Kurt Huntoon, Bill Pelter, and Barbie Wright.
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Meeting was called to order at 5:05 pm
Introductions of members
Jowel Laguerre thanked the members for their continued support and
passed out gifts.
Gregg Fisher was elected Chair for the academic year of 2006-2007. Kurt
Huntoon was elected Vice-Chair.
Jim New discussed the role that advisory members play with giving
feedback and recommendations on what they need as future employers
from the students. They can also voice changes in curriculum being
taught.
Jim New discussed the open house at Edison campus on October 11, 2006
from 6:30-8:30 pm. He asked for volunteers to participate on that day.
Jim New discussed the Anniversary celebration on October 14, 2006.
Jim New discussed the assessment plan, degree and certificates with the
members.
The advisory members voiced their opinions that they are not getting
much referral students from the program. Scott Holcomb said that he
would investigate what students are doing after they leave the classes. Jim
New told members that we will be doing a survey next year to help
programs keep track of students after they leave the program.
Skills USA for the state will be in April of next year in Reno.
Next meeting will be scheduled for January 12, 2006 at 12:00 pm.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:50 pm
TMCC WELDING ADVISORY BOARD MEETING, TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2007
Present: Matt Field, MSM Sheet Metal; Nick Maus, Hood Machines; Kurt Hunton, Proto
Fab; Bill Pelter, Reno Iron Works, Greg Fisher, B & J Inc., Jim New, Scott Holcomb,
Kitty Mentaberry, TMCC.
1.
Call to Order-The meeting was called to order at 12:05 pm by chair, Greg Fisher.
The minutes from the October 10, 2006 meeting were approved.
2.
Introduction of members- Introductions were done by all the members at the
meeting.
3.
Review of Program Survey-Twenty businesses were sent the survey. They
included Advisory Board Members and a list from EDAWN. Scott stated we only
received 4 back. Next time the surveys will be sent to individuals rather than just
companies to get better feedback. Scott had the members fill out the surveys
at the meeting.
4.
Review Assessment Report Results-The issue was raised that many of the
Welding students do not want a degree. They want skills that will get them a
job. Most students just take classes. The tracking of who completes a degree
(graduates) has been sketchy. Historically, the Welding students have not cared
for the general education courses. There is also a time management issue for the
students who are working and taking classes at the same time. The Board
members expressed concerns about how many employees could not read a “tape
measure.” The members stated that basic math skills are missing. They stated
that students were not missing the technical skills; it was employability skills,
problem solving, communications and teamwork that needed to be addressed.
5.
Project addition to curriculum effective Fall 2007- Scott is looking into the
possibility of adding a “project” students could do dealing with
fundamentals/basics of welding. He also stated putting more emphasis on print
reading.
6.
AIT Career Fair Tuesday May 1st- Scott it will be held from 4-7 pm on May 1.
Kurt Huntoon volunteered to participate in the fair.
Discussion of upcoming Skills State Competition-It will be held on Saturday,
March 10 at WNCC in Carson City. Kurt Huntoon volunteered to be a judge.
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8.
Student Employment Results-For the current semester at all levels break the
down was as follow: 18 self-interest, 35 welders, 10 undecided and 42 were
looking at a career. Scott requested any updated information on job
requirements.
9.
New Business-The minutes were approved with no changes.
10.
Suggestions from members- Kurt stated he would like to see more emphasis on
Math. Jim New stated there is a new course that will transfer to UNR that more
of an emphasis on what the students need. Jim is also working on a proposal to
get money to renovate a third room into a welding shop. Members expressed
concerns about Level 1 students (don’t send), random drug testing, and loosing
40% of new employees within the first few weeks of employment.
11.
Schedule next meeting-The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for September
11, 2007 at noon.
12.
Adjourn-The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 pm.
MEMO
DATE:
Febuary 20, 2007
TO:
FROM:
RE:
Jim New, Associate Dean, Applied Industrial Technologies
Brian Ruf, Professor
Drafting-Engineering Advisory Board Minutes
The advisory meeting was held at Austin’s Restaurant, 7671 S. Virginia St. Reno on
February 12, 2007 at 6 p.m.
Present: Marc Marenghi, Steve Scheidig, Alvin McDowell, Jim Burke, Graham Muir,
Jon Stamps, Doug Roix, Ted Plaggemeyer, Jowel Laguere, Jim New, Toni George, Brian
Ruf.
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Meeting was called to order at 6:10 pm
Introduction of members – Jowel Laguere handed out an appreciation gift to the
members present and announced the newspaper page to be printed showing
TMCCs appreciation of the advisory board members for their time and effort.
Vice-Chair Steve Scheidig precided over the meeting in the absence of
Chairperson, Cindy Criss.
The August 24th meeting minutes as edited were moved by Marc Marenghi and
seconded from Jim Burke and passed.
Brian Ruf discussed the planned move from AutoCAD 2007 to AutoCAD 2008
for the Spring 2008 semester to allow for textbook publishing.
It was also noted that TMCC was not moving to the VISTA OS in the near future.
Toni George announced the scheduling of the Solid Works class at the Edison
facility for the Fall 2007 semester as a CADD 198B class.
Toni George and Brian Ruf reviewed with the members the class enrollments in
the 10 different classes for the Spring semester.
Jim New passed out and reviewed the Drafting Emphasis, Associate of Applied
Science survey, and asked the members to fill it out and return it by mail when it
was convenient.
Jim New passed around copies of the new proposed Associate of Applied Science
Degree with a Drafting Emphasis. After review and discussion with the members,
the board suggested that it should move forward.
Brian Ruf discussed the Drafting scholarships and what the status was of the
applicants.
Jim New explained the AIT Career Fair which is scheduled for May 1, 2007 at the
Edison Facility.
The Assessment Report from December 2006 was handed out and discussed by
Jim New with the Board members.
The next scheduled meeting was not decided.
Thanks were given to the members for their efforts and to Jim New for supplying
the fine dinner.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm.
Machining Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
May 2, 2007
The following persons were present: Kelly Oswald, Keri Brynan, Mark Nelson, Andy
Monzello, Steve Wolfe, Mike Stuart, Patrick Doyle, Svend Rasmussen, George
Lacombe, Jesse C. Kuhn, Jim New, Barbara Rummer, and Amber Ka’ai’ai
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Meeting was called to order at 12:05 p.m. on May 2, 2007 in EDSN 221
Introductions of members
Kelly Oswald discussed his background in the industry as well as the
background of the program.
Jim New also discussed the history of the program.
Kelly Oswald went over the curriculum as presented in the binder that was
given to each advisory member. Kelly discussed the three areas of the program
(core requirements, machining emphasis, and general education
requirements).
Questions were brought up from the committee regarding the general
education requirements. Discussion was made on how important the
committee thought the general education classes were.
Kelly Oswald informed the committee that the program was broken into two
areas – manual and CNC. Students start on the manual skills and then move to
technical side. Kelly also discussed the open entry, open exit areas of the
program.
Discussion from the committee was brought up on the financial aspect of the
program and who was eligible for the program. Financial aid and scholarships
are available for the program.
Kelly was asked how many students were currently enrolled in the program. He
answered 20 and they can have up to 60.
Committee asked what was expected of them. Kelly answered that the
committee knows what’s new out there and wants to make sure the program is
teaching what the employers’ need. The program wants to make sure it
teaches students to be successful when they enter the workforce.
Committee wanted to know if they could participate in class to assist students.
They also wanted to know if they could have off-site visits to their businesses
so that students may see how each different operation works.
Jim New discussed the goal of the program. The program wants to produce
students that the industry is happy with. He would like the program to be known
by word of mouth to get the students employable.
Jim New discussed RTI regarding high school students attending programs
here.
Committee was interested in talking to high school students in Math and
Science classes regarding manufacturing, and also get an interest from women
to attend classes.
Jim New discussed the job fair next Tuesday, May 8, 2007. Invitations were
mailed out to high school students.
Kelly mentioned we needed to schedule a meeting date. It was decided to have
the next meeting Thursday, September 13th at noon at the Edison Campus.
Committee asked if they could have flyers to hand out. Jim New will send out a
stack to each member.
Jim New mentioned the committee had to pick a Chair and Vice Chair of the
committee. Steve Wolfe from Tyco will be the Chair, and George Lacombe will
be the Vice Chair.
Members were given a tour of the facility.
Meeting was adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
Drafting Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, August 16, 2007
The following persons were present: Phillip Norberg, John Collins, Marc Marenghi, Thomas Mathews,
Jim New, Doug Roix, Brian Ruf, Toni George, Graham Muir, Cynthia Criss, Mike Lee, Jon Stamps,
and Barbara Rummer
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Brian Ruf called to order the meeting of the Drafting Advisory board at 6:10 p.m. on August 16,
2007 at Austin’s Restaurant, Reno.
Introductions of members
No copies of the minutes were presented, but were approved as read.
Jim New announced the 2007-08 events which included recruitment and awareness of
programs, the Tech Education Expo/Open House – 500 people attended last year. ACE and RTI
will be there this year to generate interest in their programs. Two members of the TMCC Drafting
Advisory Board trained the students who won at the national SkillsUSA. Doug Riox’s student
from ACE High School won first place in drafting. Jim Burke’s team of two students from the
Regional Technical Institute won first place in 3-D animation. High School Exploration Day will
be February 15, 2008. SkillsUSA State Competition in Reno on April 15-17, 2008. Need to find
judges – possible advisory board members. Applied Technologies Job Fair, April 29, 2008.
Invited advisory board members to attend. Pretty successful with these projects – up 15% from
last year.
Brian Ruf announced Dandini’s Day on the Hill event which is hosted each semester – pulls in
more non-traditional students. Breaks out into areas of interest with one hour presentations.
Employers come to talk about career and what goes on in the workplace – ten minute
presentations.
Jim New announced that he has been at IGT numerous times to attract IGT employees to our
programs. He is willing to go to other locations to generate interest in their employees.
Jim New announced the AAS Drafting degree approval and that it is currently in the catalogue.
Some of the courses of the program can be transferred to UNR. Can only give A, B, C & F
grades. Certificate hasn’t changed.
Brian Ruf announced there is not a CADD 2008 offered yet. Still using CADD 2007. Moving to
2008 over Winter break. Inventory 2008 has not been scheduled for Spring 2008 – going to wait
two semesters. Attending training in November/December on more software.
Class Enrollments for Fall 2007: DFT 100 – offering four classes (one is full at Edison, two at
Dandini – 18 students). DFT 110 – (one full at Edison – web class – Toni George is teaching).
There will be four lab meetings – first time offered as web class. Jim New is hopeful that it is a
good model and more flexible for students. DFT 120b – cancelled – program requirements are
brand new. Hopeful it will go next year. It is part of the manufacturing technologies program and
would pull from other areas. Web class – similar to DFT 110. CADD 100 – four are full. Opened
another CADD 100 class on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. on the Edison Campus. CADD 105 – offering
two classes – both are full. CADD 140 Series – strong enrollment compared to the past. Trying
something new – compressed courses. CADD 140 stands alone, CADD 141/142 are combined.
CADD 140 has eight students (15 max), 141/142 has six students (12 max). CADD 140 is the
first semester for six hours, 141/142 is the second have of the semester at the same time/hours.
Can take all classes in one semester. CADD 198b – five students enrolled – it will go. It’s the
first time offered at TMCC. CADD 290 – one enrolled – internship. CADD 299 – three applying
for graduation this semester.
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Jim New mentioned that we need to have a total of three Advisory Board Meetings per year – it
has been state mandated. Need to meet when school starts in the Fall, after winter break in
January, and before school is out in April/May.
Brain Ruf announced there were two scholarships awarded. There is a total of $1,300 this year.
Criteria: Must be Engineering/Drafting student. Had four applicants, two current students, two
incoming. Awarded one current student and one incoming. Both received $650 which is split
between Fall 07 and Spring 08. If student doesn’t enroll, will roll over back into account if they
don’t apply for next semester. Current student is going for graduation request in Spring 08.
Toni George addressed the student learning assessment tool. It was the first time administered
with an interesting outcome. The student testing center was not prepared. It didn’t have the
necessary tools, the questions weren’t relevant. Need to find another way of assessing students.
Will be worked on this year. Jim New stated there were two levels of assessment required.
College asking us to do the test at course level. Program level looks at whole skill set. NOTCI is
a national exam. We need to go back and look at what we are teaching. Will have comparable
testing as NOCTI. No one sees the NOCTI test before the student takes it, which is a problem.
Hard to prepare students when they don’t know what is on the exam. NOCTI has to be
administered through testing center. Jim New asked if anyone had an assessment tool, to
please let him know.
Toni George had Capstone students put their assignments into Power Point portfolio and had
them present to another class and explained what they did. Worked out very well. Would like
advisory members to attend those presentations. Jim New would like to do that in other classes
and go to Brian’s classes. Can post Power Point presentations on web to have access. If anyone
has any input, let Toni know.
Toni George spoke about the 140 classes – she will be teaching them for the first time. 141-142
will run as project oriented class – basics. Hoping advisory board can give them some projects.
Hoping 142 class will do solid modeling.
Toni George discussed incorporating REVIT (Architectural 3d Modeling program). Discussion
was made that there was already classes that covered REVIT. Could make it a choice for
elective, good time to look at it and roll into drafting.
Question was asked regarding students just in a class for the class or in a program. Brian stated
that not a lot of students were interested in graduation. A lot go and get a job and don’t pursue
degree. Hard to track that way. Jim stated we may be able to track students in the State system
– not the best way. Priority is having students declare major.
Schedule next advisory board meeting tentatively January 24, 2008.
Toni George would like some former students on the board. Jim New suggested inviting current
students as well. Brian would like to increase the number on the board.
Brain Ruf discussed new grading policy. Not allowed to give a “W” grade anymore – only if they
withdraw themselves or instructor issues a “W” for excessive absences, cheating –
administrative withdraw. They need to have 100% assignments turned in and receive a letter
grade.
Brian Ruf adjourned the meeting at 8 p.m.
Minutes submitted by: Barbara Rummer, Administrative Assistant III
Minutes approved by:
Welding Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
The following persons were present: Matt Field, Kurt Huntoon, Gregg Fisher, Mike
Pointer, Bill Pelter, Jim New, Ted Plaggemeyer, John Septien, Scott Holcomb, and Jean
Lampson
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Gregg called to order the meeting of the Welding Advisory board at 12:15pm on
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 in Edison Room 206.
Introductions of members
Members read the minutes from the last meeting. The minutes were approved as
read.
Jim informed members of upcoming events: Tech Education Expo Oct 9, 2007;
AIT Exploration Day Feb 15, 2008; Skills USA State Competition April 15 – 17,
2008; Judges are needed; Applied Technologies Job Fair April 29, 2008; Jim
asks for participation from employers at the Expo, stressing how important it is
for students and parents to hear about job opportunities, John Septien suggested
also contacting out of area employers to attend the Job Fair.
Member suggestions; Kurt suggested that recruiting options need to be explored
so that the program could be more competitive and also suggested that an
instructor should go to area high schools to promote TMCC and the Welding
program; Scholarships need to be explored.
Lab Expansion; desperately needed, and donations are needed for redoing the
ventilation.
Jim New discussed high school students being able to earn college credit
through the dual enrollment program and that the Washoe County School District
does provide transportation to TMCC, also Tech Prep does work with WCSD in
helping students with TMCC programs.
Kurt asked about emphasizing teamwork in a fabrication project. His business
requires fabrication skills more than construction skills. He encouraged the
program to look at opportunities to incorporate more fabrication skills. Jim agreed
to explore opportunities.
Members commented that the Washoe County School District doesn’t take
welding seriously, and that area high schools have reduced their welding
programs or gotten rid of them entirely members would like to see a better
utilization of high school welding labs and creating more interest with students in
the welding area, Scott Holcomb suggested that members to give him a job
description for fabrication and welding in order to help show students and parents
that welders are sought after in area employers.
This semester’s enrollment numbers are slightly lower due to prefix changes;
however, the program should see an improvement next semester.
Members suggested that the Welding Advisory Committee draft a letter to the
cabinet regarding the need for the welding program to have more up to date and
larger facilities.
Members would like the current assessment report sent to them via e-mail or fax.
Members voted and approved the new Chair, Kurt Huntoon and new Vice Chair,
Gregg Fisher.
Next meeting will be scheduled for March 4, 2008 at 12:00pm.
Gregg adjourned the meeting at 1:20pm.
Minutes submitted by: Jean Lampson
Machining Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, September 13, 2007
The following persons were present: Andy Monzello, Michael Stuart, Patrick Doyle, Dana Nollsar, George
Lacombe, Ted Plaggemeyer, Mark Nelson, Jim New, Ed Jensen, Kelly Oswald, and Barbara Rummer
 George Lacombe called to order the meeting of the Machining Advisory board at 12:05 p.m. on
Thursday, September 13, 2007 in EDSN 206.
 Introduction of members
 Minutes were read from the last meeting. Approved as read.
 Jim announced the 2007-08 events which included recruitment and awareness of programs –
enrollment is up 15%, the Tech Education Expo/Open House – 500 people attended last year. ACE
and RTI will be there this year to generate interest in their programs. Mailing out 17,000 invitations
across Northern Nevada. Would like industry reps to talk about positions available. Extended
invitation to advisory board members to help staff labs. High School Exploration Day will be February
15, 2008 – through lunch hour – possibly 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Can choose two different demos to
participate in. Will be busing students in. SkillsUSA State Competition in Reno on April 15-17, 2008.
Need to find judges – possible advisory board members. Will be using Machine Shop. Will be in
building April 16. Applied Technologies Job Fair, April 29, 2008 – 5:30 - 6 p.m. Invited advisory
board members to attend. Will publish to all college students.
 George mentioned he has hired three people who have gone through Ed’s program.
 Kelly explained the common course numbering changes, and the only class of his that was changed
was the Mettalurgy class. The prefix, number, and name were changed.
 Kelly spoke about the recruitment of students from RTI. Also wants to get into businesses.
Mentioned the flexibility of schedule – can start up until the 8th week in semester. Lab open 20 hours
a week for 15 weeks.
 Andy recommended having a secondary list of courses that would spell out the classes more clearly
– outline the curriculum for the working adult. Asked about a certificate program – there’s not one in
place at this time.
 Ed mentioned we could send out flyers before each semester that would list classes offered. It could
be numerical ranking so they can pick and choose what classes they would like to take.
 Jim mentioned a joint meeting where all chairs would meet at one time. Also mentioned the WCSD
Metals meeting Friday at 3 p.m. in EDSN 122.
 Jim asked about having a program with a fabrication emphasis, which was mentioned in a Welding
meeting and included welding and sheet metal skills. George stated it would need some refinement
on how it ties into machining and to what capacity. Members agreed additional skills would benefit
students.
 Andy mentioned having someone come down to the shop and talk to the employees about the
programs. It was also mentioned that they could bring the employees here to talk to the instructors.
 George asked why Math was only offered in the day time. Ted mentioned it alternates from the Fall
to the Spring semesters to have classes at night.
 Jim gave kudos to Kelly for his enrollment – doubled this year. There are 58 students currently
enrolled.
 George Lacombe agreed to be the Chair of the committee, and Mike Stuart agreed to be Vice Chair.
Kelly mentioned there will be a handbook coming out soon that outlines what the committee is
responsible for.
 Next meeting scheduled for March 6, 2008 at 12:30.
 George adjourned the meeting at 1:15 p.m.
Minutes submitted by: Barbara Rummer, Administrative Assistant
Minutes approved by:
Drafting Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, January 24, 2008
The following persons were present: Toni George, Alvin McDowell, Brian Ruf, Mike Lee, Cindy Criss,
Doug Roix, Tom Mathews, and Barbara Rummer
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Brian Ruf called the meeting to order of the Drafting Advisory board at 5:35 p.m. on January 24,
2008 at EDSN 122, Reno.
Introductions of members
Reviewed minutes, made changes as indicated. Approved as noted.
Announcements were made for the High School Exploration Day on February 15, 2008, and
Skills USA State Competition in Reno, April 15-17, 2008. Job Fair on April 29, 2008 has been
cancelled due to roof construction.
Brian discussed class numbers and courses that had been cancelled. Explanation needed for
Basic Drafting class – is a manual drafting class only. The technical class uses CADD.
Upgrades to AutoDesk 2008 have been made. There are some big differences between ’07 and
’08 software – pretty drastic. Next release is more Vista-like than the others.
Brian reviewed date-to-date comparisons – economy seems to be guiding it. Numbers are going
up since 2006. Question was asked on how many actually are finishing and getting their degree
– very minimal. They tend to be hired before finishing degree or they are just in there to upgrade
their skills with new software. There is a push to track students and have them declare their
major and try to get them to follow through. Indicator for going for their degree is taking the 140
classes.
Scholarships were discussed. Out of the two scholarships awarded, one did not enroll in TMCC
at all. The other finished last semester and enrolled in seven credits this semester. Has a 2.87
GPA. Students do not have to have a certain GPA criteria to apply. The $650 that was from the
first student could’ve been rolled to another applicant, but other applicants did not apply. ’08-’09
scholarships are open until March 3, 2008. Announcements were made in all drafting classes.
It was mentioned that Jim Burke from RTI is applying for retirement. Unsure of how that will
impact RTI. B students and above are awarded 6 credits to TMCC. Burke was very successful
with his students.
Doug mentioned that Solid Works has a new architectural program that wants to push
AutoCADD products out. Solid Works is more in demand. More people are using it in business.
IGT uses Pro-E and won’t be switching. Ebara uses EMI 10. Discussion was made on what
different companies use as for software as well as if they are more drafting or more engineering.
Elections of new Chair and Vice Chair. Cynthia agreed to be Chair again, since there were no
other volunteers. Vice Chair remains open at this time. Will need to re-visit at next meeting.
Brian mentioned he would like to keep to the three meetings a year. One at the beginning of
each semester and one at the end of the school year. Next meeting is scheduled for May 22.
Location TBA.
Brian Ruf adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Minutes submitted by: Barbara Rummer, Administrative Assistant III
Minutes approved by:
Machining Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, March 6, 2008
The following persons were present: John Phillips, Kelly Oswald, George Lacombe, Michael Stuart, Jowel
Laguerre, Tony Berendsen, Svend Rasmussen, Dana Nollsch, Ted Plaggemeyer, Patrick Doyle, Ed
Jensen, and Barbara Rummer
 George Lacombe called the meeting to order of the Machining Advisory board at 12:10 p.m. on
March 6, 2008 in EDSN 206.
 Introductions of members
 Members read the minutes from the last meeting. The minutes were approved as read.
 Kelly asked that all members provide their email address so we may get the Advisory Committee
Handbook out to all members via email.
 Kelly mentioned the new equipment that was purchased for the machining program – 4 axes
program index head which will impact his two CNC classes this semester. Will also impact MTT
298B CAD CAM II class. The program will allow an advanced level in that class. Also added a CNC
plasma cutter from Torchmate – needs assembly. Will use in CAD CAM I class. Ninety percent sure
it will be located in welding shop. Tony mentioned it may be good for the sheet metal class as well.
Trying to put together a machining/welding/sheet metal program – looking for input on what levels
will be needed or wanted. CAD CAM I class should see strong boost in enrollment. HVAC and
welding will have to take program classes to get into this class. Kelly mentioned that a lathe machine
went down last semester. George may have equipment to donate. Kelly stated that there will be no
summer classes this year due to the construction – students have been notified. The construction
will have little impact on the machine shop.
 Kelly announced that the first machining graduate with Associates of Applied Science with a
machining emphasis – excellent student. Board is invited to attend the graduation.
 Kelly went over enrollment. About 60% capacity right now. Has 20 students enrolled in Intro to
Machine Shop. Only two of Ed’s students are in that class. Ed has three or four seniors right now
who will move over to that program. Tony asked where the students were coming from – three to
four from RTI are seeking degree. Ed mentioned RTI is opening up to freshmen. By 2012, they will
have a full four year program.
 George spoke about an article from Montana where they trained at the high school level and then
moving into a community college. Only 11% of high school students go onto a four year college.
Kelly mentioned that an engineering student from UNR was a little disappointed in UNR’s training
and is taking classes here. UNR has no hands on instruction. They have a shop, but no instruction.
 Tony mentioned that he volunteered as a mentor at Hug High School. He interacted with
sophomores and juniors to help prepare them for college. He was impressed with what’s going on
there. Maybe Board could do some mentoring in High Schools. Job Fairs help – George enjoyed the
last one. It was mentioned that RR Donnelley has a great tuition reimbursement program. Question
was asked if we are still getting VA students. Kelly said we haven’t seen any in a while. Had AIT
Exploration Day and there were about 80 students from different schools. About half came from
northern California. George asked about Job Corp students – there are none in this program. Job
Corp doesn’t offer any manufacturing programs.
 Kelly mentioned he oversees the Production Systems degree and noticed there was lower
enrollment than machining.
 Svend talked about going into high schools to talk to the kids about college alternatives. Wants to
speak to advisors to arrange something. Wants to go to individual high schools to let them know
there’s more than a college degree out there. Let them know there are technical skills involved.
 Next meeting will be scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2008 at noon.
 George Lacombe adjourned the meeting at 1:10 p.m.
Minutes submitted by: Barbara Rummer
Drafting Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, May 22, 2008
The following persons were present: Toni George, Tom Mathews, Alvin McDowell, Brian Ruf, Marc
Marengh, Jon Stamps, Mike Lee, Doug Roix, and Barb Rummer
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Brian Ruf called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. on May 22, 2008 in SIER 201.
Introductions of members
Members read the minutes from the last meeting. The minutes were approved as read.
Barb discussed the construction that is happening at the Edison Campus. The roof is being
reinforced and everyone has been evacuated. Also mentioned Edison will have delayed start on
their classes. Fall classes are to resume September 9, 2008.
Toni discussed Skills USA – four participants, one student received a gold, one a bronze. Gold
will be going to Kansas City and Toni is going as well. Doug is also going to Kansas for A.C.E.
He had a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place in drafting. Architectural drafting took a 1st and 3rd.
Brian went over enrollments. He explained why the pre-reqs were taken off of DFT 100 and
CADD 100. Numbers look good, classes start September 23 at the Dandini campus. Blueprint
reading is web-based – starts full and drops off towards the end. Last semester the students had
to come to a lab three times a week – not doing that this semester. Most people who take the
class are working. There was a discussion forum each week – some students really liked that.
Lots of people with interesting things to say.
No Vista for another two years. Staying with 2008 AutoCADD. There are no textbooks out for
2009. AutoCADD 2009 can run in XP. New AutoCADD 2009 looks similar to Office 2007 –
interface is different – no pull down menus, slower boot times, default colors changed. Will make
a switch for spring 2009 – change over during winter break.
New class being added – CADD 198B – Intro to Revit. Jon Stamps will be teaching that class.
There will be no new version of Solid Works due to construction – not enough time to get it
installed – has 2007 now. New hardware update in CADD lab 210 – new CPU’s and monitors.
Three applicants applied for scholarships for the fall semester – none met the minimum
qualifications. Monies rolled back into the scholarship fund. Had two apply that may have been
selected, but applied too late. Has rolled three times in the last five years. Two scholarships are
offered each semester for $600. Deadline is on TMCC website – can start applying in June for
August scholarship.
Asked why offering Solid Works – because of demand? Demand in local area is starting to
increase. Has been asked to go in between Solid Works and Inventor – locally split 60/40. Solid
Works at 60%. Knows of two companies that switched to Inventor. Both very compatible – would
like to get at least ten in class to get it to run. Asked if can advertise at UNR – Dean took all the
posters off the walls. Would like engineering students to know we exist – would like better
relationship. Should also look into civil engineering and interior design as well – Jon will get
names of civil engineering faculty to Brian.
Tom Mathews volunteered to be Vice Chair of committee.
Would like to meet the first week in August. Next meeting will be Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 6
p.m. at a restaurant to be announced. Brian will find the restaurant.
Brian adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes submitted by: Barbara Rummer, Administrative Assistant III
Welding Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
Friday, October 24, 2008
The following persons were present: John Septien, David Luke, Bonnie Kennedy, & Jim
New, Associate Dean, Applied Technology, TMCC
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Introductions – Dave has been a student for 4-5 years, Art Welding is a hobby,
retired; Bonnie has been a student for 1 year, Art Welding is a hobby; John began
teaching in technology program 10 years ago, originally the program was run
through Community Services, working with woodcarving and welding art
construction combined. They had a display at TMCC campus; Dick Brand started
receiving phone calls so the class was put in the curriculum at TMCC
This semester there is a slight down-turn in enrollment, but in the past there have
been approximately 60 students per semester.
The program was originally held at Reed High School but was moved to McQueen
due to administrative problems at Reed;
Jim is the Associate Dean at the Applied Technology Programs and his role is to
keep enrollment up. For most of the occupational programs he would meet with
local employers and try to set the programs according to their expectations. Art
Welding is pretty much a community oriented program, in Reno, there is a pretty
tight knit art community and most advertising is by word of mouth and networking.
Jim’s vision of the Art Advisory Board would be to keep actively involved in the local
art community, possibly sponsor shows, and find ways to expand the program.
The requirements of the Advisory Board would be to hold two meetings per year, the
college has a non-voting role and would be available to make recommendations,
obtain equipment and revise the curriculum.
Need a chairman whose duties would be to set meetings, and make the agenda.
TMCC will send out notification of meetings.
Items discussed: Community involvement – Gallery owners; City of Reno Arts &
Cultural Committee, etc., Possibly get listed in the City of Reno Art Registry, Work
with Corky Marsheski to give students a shot at local new construction, Work to get
UNR or TMCC to accept Art Welding as art credits, Create a hub for school district
art students, TMCC, and UNR students, Work on creation of a Certificate Program at
TMCC, Try to get UNR Art Department accept credit for Art Welding, Keep
participation in the Faculty Art Show and the TMCC Student Art Show, Put together
a flyer to try and increase student enrollment, Try to get an advertisement for the
class in the Sierra Arts Calendar, Check other universities and community colleges
across the country to see if they have comparable programs, Try to get Art Welding
listed in under Art as well as Technology programs, and Try to get an article in the
Reno News and Review.
Jim had a proposal for an Applied Industrial Technologies, Welding for Art,
Certificate of Achievement would include:
Recommended Prerequisites:
ENG 090 or 097 or qualifying Accuplacer score
MATH 093 or qualifying Accuplacer score
General Education Requirements
Communications
9
3
Human Relations
Quantitative Reasoning
3
3
Welding for Art Requirements
AIT 110B General Industrial Safety
WELD 111B Beginning Welding for Art
WELD 114B Metal Shaping Techniques
WELD 121B Advanced Welding for Art
WELD 211 Welding I
WELD 212B Welding I Practice
Electives (Choose 6 credits)
ART 100 Visual Foundations (3)
ART 101 Drawing I (3)
ART 209 Intro to Gallery Practices (3)
ART 216 Sculpture I (3)
GRC 103 Intro to Computer Graphics (3)
GRC 107 Design Fundamentals (3)
Total Credits
30
21
1
3
2
4
3
2
6
Recommended Sequence
First Fall Semester
16
MATH 108B Math for Tech
3
WELD 211 Welding I
WELD 212 Welding Practice
WELD 111B Beginning Welding for Art 3
WELD 114B Metal Shaping Techniques
Elective
3
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First Spring Semester
14
AIT 110B General Industrial Safety 1
3
CE 201B Workplace Readiness (CE195B)
2
ENG 107 Technical Communications I
WELD 121B Advanced Welding for Art
4
2
Elective
3
3
3
The next step for this process is to fill out the paperwork and prepare Learner
Outcomes; take to the Academic Standards Committee they make a
recommendation; if approved it goes to the Senate for approval; then to the Vice
President of Academic Affairs. If we proceed quickly could possibly be approved for
the next Fall Semester.
Jobs assigned: Dave to work on flyer and contact Bryan Burkhart of Reno News and
Review and John & Jim work on the Certification Program.
Minutes submitted by: Bonnie Kennedy (TMCC: Amber Kaaiai)
Drafting Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
Members Present:
Brian Ruf, Marc Marenghi, Doug Roix, Jon Stamps, Chet Stites, Cynthia Criss,
Graham Muir, Jim New
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Brian Ruf called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on December 15, 2008, at
Austin’s Restaurant in Reno.
Introduction of members
Members read the minutes from the last meeting. The minutes were approved by
Marc Marenghi with a second from Doug Roix as read.
Jim New covered the Tech Education Expo scheduled to be held at Edison on
Thursday February 12, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. for about 2 hours.
Jim New discussed the Building Woman program scheduled for Friday March 27,
2009, at the Edison campus.
Jim New talked about the proposed Job Fair in April, 2009. There is no date
selected at this time.
Brian went over the class enrollments for the Spring 2009 semester with current
student enrollment.
Brian covered the absence of Toni George from the program with her retirement.
Brian discussed the switch to AutoCAD 2009 over the winter break for the Spring
2009 semester with XP as the operating system for another year.
None of the applicants for the scholarships from last semester met the minimum
qualifications. All monies were rolled beck into the drafting scholarship fund.
Brian made note that the number of scholarship applications have gone up.
Without the CADD 245 – Introduction to 3D class being offered, Brian said that
he will not be placing students in this year’s state competition.
Brian told the advisory board about the generous gift from the Board to purchase
a 3D printer for the drafting program.
Jim New explained the changes made to the two year Drafting degree with the
change in Science requirements and the elimination of the Introduction to
Computer class. The Advisory board agreed with these changes.
Jim New asked the Advisory Board for input to the changes being made to the
one year drafting degree with removing CADD 299B and replacing it with CADD
210. He explained why these changes are being recommended and that there
would be no duplication or lost classes is the student returned to complete the two
year degree.
The Advisory Board agreed that they would like to hold the next meeting after the
Spring 2009 semester.
Brian adjourned the meeting after dinner at 7:50 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Brian Ruf, Instructor
Welding Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, January 22, 2009
The following persons were present: Matt Field, Kurt Huntoon, Bill Pelter, Jim New, Scott
Holcomb, and Amber Kaaiai
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Scott called the Welding Advisory board meeting to order at 12:20pm on Thursday,
January 22, 2009 in Edison Room 206.
Introductions of members
Able to add another Welding II section, expand opportunities. John is teaching a
Welding I section so Scott is able to teach both Welding II sections.
Members read the minutes from the last meeting, they were approved as read.
Scott informed the members that the Fabrication degree he discussed at the last
meeting has been created and approved through all committees and will go live in the
2009-20010 catalog. Jim explained that the Fabrication degree is in our Manufacturing
Unit instead of Construction. Only WELD II and IV classes were added because of the
type of welding taught in each.
The AAS degree has changed its Science requirements from 6 credits down to 3
credits. ENV 100 is no longer required for the degree.
Capstone class will offer students a few projects to pick from. All projects will require
students to use what they learnt from all areas.
Kurt and all members agreed, the degree should offer CADD 100, they use AutoCAD
daily and it should definitely be offered. It is currently offered as an elective.
Scholarships- AWS offers scholarships, Scott passes on the information to his students.
Also, SkillsUSA offers scholarships to their winners. Kurt asked if any Construction
companies are offering anything or if anyone had tried to pursue anything. None that
Jim knows about, they usually offer tuition reimbursement.
Kurt asked if there is a format used if they want to go out to various businesses and
solicit scholarship foundation office and would be considered a donation.
Scott informed the members that he was told he must wait until after the roof
construction for ventilation and new welding booths in the lab to be approved but now
that the construction is complete and due to the economy members are not in the
position to donate supplies or labor so it will not be installed. Jim submitted the Welding
project to Senator Reid’s office.
The 2008-2009 events at Edison were mentioned and dates given.
Perkins money was approved for Summer Construction camp but since the construction
industry is down Jim is thinking about creating a Metals camp which will include the
Machine shop, Welding, and Sheet Metal.
Scott discussed SkillsUSA. Regional and State competitions are in Reno again this
year. Also, a Fabrication competition has been created and will be held at the Edison
site. Last note, Andrew Pellissier placed in the Nationals and submitted projects and
participated in the next level.
No changes have been made to the curriculum since the last meeting. Enrollments are
up, speculating it is due to the current economical situation.
The new Chair is Matt Field and the Vice Chair is Gregg Fisher.
Next meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. in EDSN 206
Kurt adjourned the meeting at 1:30pm.
Minutes submitted by: Amber Kaaiai
Machining Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
The following persons were present: Ed Jensen, Mark Nelson, Mike Stuart, John Phillips, Kelly Oswald,
George Lacombe, Tony Berendsen, Svend Rasmussen, Jim New, Ted Plaggemeyer, and Barbara
Rummer
 George Lacombe called the meeting to order of the Machining Advisory board at 12:05 p.m. on
February 24, 2009, in EDSN 206.
 Members read the minutes from the last meeting. The minutes were approved as read.
 Kelly reported on the Tech Expo held on February 12, 2009. Very good event. Large number of
people coming through machine shop. Students saw how to make miniature rockets. They were able
to push a button to create. Each student was there for about three minutes – was able to talk about
the program. George was there answering questions. Different mix of people – more adults that were
interested in the program. Jim mentioned we did an outreach to all students that had not declared a
major – had better than expected response. AACT also did open house same evening – worked out
well. Had a number of incoming freshmen show. George talked to several parents looking for career
changes. Kelly had potential student in that was very excited about program – former construction
worker out of work. Liked the open entry program. George would like to see more advertising for the
event – get it out there more – radio/television at little cost. Ted asked how many students go from
high school to college classes here – Kelly mentioned around six enrolled right now. How many does
Ed have a year – should have 24 a year – doesn’t have that this year.
 Ed spoke about the changes at AACT and the new construction across the street. Will be opening
with first freshman class – 120 freshman will be coming in next year – had close to 280 applications.
Will randomly select 20. Will have 700 students once it becomes a four year school. Kids will have to
commit to Academy at the end of freshman year. Will be teaching four, nine week exploratory
programs. Will have 100 kids in each Academy – will have that many coming through the machining
shop each year. Will get more involved in the junior and senior levels. Focused cluster around
bicycles as a piece of machinery. Will offer an elective of Build a Bike class. Full blown, certified
licensed site for mechanics class for the bike – design their bike. Will be running a two-stand bike
shop in the Wells neighborhood. Question asked where will they place in machine shop? Kelly’s
classes - Machine Shop I, II, II, IV – 12-15 credits. Will not be able to have over 18 credits to bring
over to TMCC. What level math? Full high school, honors, and AP students. Ted will look into dual
credits for math. Ed stated students are really excited about curriculum. Class size will be 25 max. A
lot going on with integrating math and career tech. Kelly mentioned we’ll have 100 brand new
students in machine shop this next year – will need help with the shop and machines, tools, rags,
etc. Would welcome ideas from members. Tony suggested hosting a luncheon and inviting business
people to get more people on advisory board.
 Ed spoke about SkillsUSA: April 29 – May 1. Will be three sites - TMCC, Livestock Events Center,
and Ballroom at Center and 4th – will have over 1,000 CTE students competing. Try to promote this
year and get out and invite industry to come see what’s going on. It was mentioned that there is still
4 million in place for secondary CTE. Kelly needs a chair for precision machining contest. Also needs
help with judges, contest projects, prizes, whatever they can provide for help with competition. Ed
will be site coordinator for this building. Tony asked what it entails – during competition – 8 hour
competition – has some flexibility – monitor shop safety, keep fair, similar equipment and tools,
setting up rotation, handling lunches, judging and grading, comparing result to blueprint. Tony
volunteered to help.
 Jim spoke on Building Women – exploration fair to look at non-traditional careers for women. Not a
lot of response in the past. Didn’t turn into any serious inquiries. Primarily building trades from
apprenticeships, TMWA, auto program. Promote program to women. Regularly get 150 attendees –
fairly well attended. Very structured – they need to identify three areas they are interested in. Jim
thinks we’ll see more this year due to economy. Kelly mentioned he is seeing more women in
machine shop.
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Jim spoke on the Job Fair – hosted first one a couple of years ago. Has some money to put it
together, so we’re hosting another one. Shortening to two hours, 3-5 Wednesday night a couple of
weeks before semester ends – April 22, 2009. Will be sending out letters. Auto dealers wanted us to
hold it again.
Kelly mentioned we had our first graduate last fall semester. This year we will graduate two students
from our program. Jim stated that graduating students is really good. School will be changing from
number of students enrolled to number of students graduating. State will be looking at that. Faculty is
advising students to finish degree. Trying to let employers know about the degree programs –
promote those and place a premium on those employees who’ve completed the degree.
New business – seeing an increase in students taking job skills upgrades. People want to learn
programming skills. Want to upgrade their skills in current occupation. Several people trying to get
that extra knowledge – relaxing pre-reqs because allowing skills upgrades – has working knowledge
already. Changing some classes to support other programs – fabrication. Is enrollment up? Yes it is.
With increased enrollment, we’re going to need to get some more part time instructors. Will be
helpful, more flexibility, more diversity. Will be searching for someone next semester – would love to
have board members apply or know of anyone, we would like to talk with them. George asked if
there was anything in the future for having more courses available mid-day versus all evening
courses especially on practical hands on. Lots of manufactures out there that have swing and
graveyard shifts. May have classroom issues with post secondary and secondary mix. Would have
to take a look. Ed’s classes are done at 2:30 – can move some classes in there up until 4. Have
some hours available right now. Looking at more advanced classes during the day – needs skill
development for those working swing or graveyard. Initially we were not going to offer summer
classes this year, but we are offering our intro class and Machine Shop I-IV.
New business – Budget cuts – Jim stated he honestly doesn’t know where we’re going to land at this
point. Worst case – governor will get his way – don’t think that’s going to happen. Has already cut
14%, we have 80 positions open, bought most people out – no layoffs. Not filling any positions right
now. TMCC has been very fortunate – have the best financial administrator in the State. Ted and Jim
talked about stimulus – would increase our budget. May be a drop in operating. We’ve seen a large
jump at this campus – strong position here. Jim doesn’t anticipate machining program cut. College is
trying to protect the classroom. Will see big increase in tuition.
Jim mentioned he received a call from Senator Reid’s office about National Foundation Science
Grant on Advanced Welding. Talked to Scott Holcomb about grant – talked about adding in robotics.
He talked about pipe and stainless steel. Jim says it doesn’t need to be about just welding – could be
other areas. Wants to know what we could propose for this grant. Maybe on-site training, lack of
code welders out there. Has a hard time finding good welders. What other roles can it play –
particularly in manufacturing? Tony discussed diffusion bonding. Grant can be from $30k up to $3
million. If there was a need in the Western U.S., the potential is there – but, no space – could figure
out. Jim talked about NV Works grants – underemployed – thought about alternative fuels for
training. Then the grant said it won’t buy equipment for the program – has to be restricted to what we
have on hand.
Next meeting will be scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at noon.
George Lacombe adjourned the meeting at 1:20 p.m.
Minutes submitted by: Barbara Rummer
Machining Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
The following persons were present: Mike Stuart, John Phillips, Kelly Oswald, George Lacombe, Tony
Berendsen, Svend Rasmussen, Jim New, and Barbara Rummer
 George Lacombe called the meeting to order of the Machining Advisory board at 12:07 p.m. on May
12, 2009, in EDSN 206.
 Members read the minutes from the last meeting. The minutes were approved as read.
 Jim spoke about the upcoming Metals Camp. Designed for students about to enter 9th or 10th grade.
Purpose is to expose them to technologies in the metals area (drafting, machining, sheet metal, and
welding). Free program funded through Perkins Grant. Pays for wages, materials, and publicity. One
week starting June 8th. Can accept 36 students. Sent flyers out to school teachers and counselors.
Registration deadline is this Friday. They attend each day starting at 7:30 a.m. with four hours of
instruction. Break them down into teams, nine members per team. Cycle them through all areas.
End of four days, they get exposed to each of the technologies. Instructors have set up good
activities. Welding will build desk set with business card and pen holder. Machining will build pen.
Sheet metal will build a little tool box. Goal is to see students registering in AACT program into
welding or machining or coming to TMCC down the road. Nearly everything is paid for. Jim asked if
anyone would be willing to donate safety glasses. George can donate safety glasses. Hamilton will
be hosting the tour on Friday.
 Kelly mentioned we are offering summer classes. Important students have option to get through
program as quickly as possible. Students are excited that they have that. We recently received CO2
laser that we ordered back in January/February. Will be in place for Fall semester – will not cut metal
– will etch and engrave. Primary purpose is in our Cad Cam classes – teach students to be able to
draw within the software. Can take drawing right to production aspect. Kelly put in an order for three
more control simulators to get our students more hands on with controls for CNC. Kelly passed
around project made in CNC class. Each student took ownership of one piece of product and
assembled enough for each student.
 George asked about Cam II class not being offered in fall. Kelly stated we can’t offer that class every
semester at this time due to budget restrictions. It was asked if math classes are offered at this site.
We offer five math classes at this site – college prep classes and MATH 108. Math has been one of
the better classes to offer here and general education classes. Most classes are held during the day
and two at night. Math department does offer a lot of math classes at night – just not at our campus.
Ed is bringing four Rockwell Lathes from Hug High School - old machines, but lab will have six of the
same machines. Will be bringing down one more mill as well. Gaylord Rodeman has taken over for
Mike Pointer – very motivated, energetic teacher that doesn’t handle running beads all day long –
he’s more into fabrication, more complex parts with his students. In the process of building small
machining area in the welding lab.
 Mike asked about the welding grant money. Jim stated we haven’t heard any more on that right now
– still in process - congressional ear mark. Jim thought it was for the budget that was just approved,
but learned it was a hold-over from previous congress. We are on next budget cycle. Have not heard
back from his office to see if they accepted our proposal. May need to bring in industry support for
the project.
 Skills USA – we ran annual precision machine skills contest last Thursday. Went very well, had eight
students participate. Student that won was one out of Ed’s program - will be going to Nationals in
Kansas City. Tony handled judging and scorekeeping. John helped out in the shop. Went smoothly –
no injuries. Next year hoping to have a college students competing. Next year will be held in Las
Vegas - except machining. No machining program in Southern Nevada – no high school or post
secondary. Western doesn’t participate in Skills at all – no competitions. They host a couple of
events down there – auto and post secondary welding. George asked about their enrollment down
there – we don’t have a clue what it’s like. Jim stated it may be static or declining – instructor is gone
now. Kelly said machining instructor just got tenure. We need to get with them and get some
common course numbering things straightened out. George stated they had some nice CNC mills
and a couple of robots.
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Kelly passed out tickets to members for a drawing for the machined project the students did last
semester – hyper cyglodal gear used in transmissions. Svend won the drawing
Jim mentioned we have tentative approval for part time position – can move that position over to our
manufacturing program to staff the production systems side. Don’t anticipate that we will lose any
positions unless economy nose dives. George asked what was the likelihood of adding equipment
to the facility. Haas will only give us ten percent discount. Prices have gone down. Jim mentioned we
have several sources of money through the college. Primary is state funding which will hardly ever
have enough money for equipment. Another source that other colleges use is the Perkins Grant –
outgoing VP used grant to staff several positions at the college. Perkins Grant has three year
limitation. We get donations, any other grants, or congressional items. Kelly did not submit anything
on stimulus.
Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at noon.
George Lacombe adjourned the meeting at 1:05 p.m.
Minutes submitted by: Barbara Rummer
Welding For Art Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
September 25, 2009
The following persons were present: Dave Luke, Jon Carpenter, Jack Taylor, Ted Bessler (?), Bill Nork
(?), Don and Bonnie Kennedy, and John Septien
 Called to order at 5:00 PM at the Truckee Meadows Training Center on Edison Way
 Ted gave an update on the fruit basket bicycle stand made for the Food Coop – it was delivered but not
sure if it was mounted yet. They are having a festival on October 4, 2009 and were hoping to get it set
before then.
 Ted gave an update on the User Group he set up through Yahoo Groups, it will be available for anyone
to post something on the board for everyone to se and will also forward an e-mail to all the members.
The site is very professional and easy to navigate – our thanks to Ted for doing that.
 Jon gave an update on the Student Art Show – it will be July 12 through August 20, 2009 at the
McKinley Arts building with the Artists Reception on July 15. The artist information etc must be
submitted 90 days prior to the show so around April first everyone who is entering anything will need to
have their information to him. We also need to submit a list of approximately 100 names to the City of
Reno for the mailing. Jon is going to check to see if that is to send postcards for the reception and show
information. We will be accepting 2-5 pieces per student depending on size and the amount of interest
in participation there is. Jon offered (so did Dave) to go to one for the Beginner classes to explain the
art show and try to keep them interested in attending the advanced class – the advanced student’s
really aren’t mean!
 The Welding for Art Certificate became available this semester at TMCC. It was approved by the Board
of Regents in time for this fall semester.
 John is going to see about having someone come in and critique our work, we could bring in 1-2 pieces
toward the end of the semester. He knows a Graduate Student at UNR that may be interested, he will
work on it and give an update at a later meeting.
 The next meeting will be November 4, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. the location has not been determined yet,
John will check to see if we can get into the McQueen early if not it will be somewhere close.
Minutes submitted by: Amber Ka`ai`ai
Machining Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
The following persons were present: John Phillips, Kelly Oswald, George Lacombe, Svend Rasmussen,
Jim New, and Barbara Rummer
 George Lacombe called the meeting to order of the Machining Advisory board at 12:10 p.m. on
October 6, 2009, in EDSN 206.
 Members read the minutes from the last meeting. The minutes were approved as read.
 George mentioned that industry is down and having to let people go. Hood sold out to Ibara –
might want to approach them for the advisory board.
 Kelly discussed Metals Camp - all went well, kids were productive, no one got hurt, able to do
more hands on and manual lathe work. Machined body of a pen - they were able to decorate it
and do some dye work and made a pen holder on the CNC. We did get some sign ups from
AACT students. Jim mentioned we didn’t get as many as we had hoped, but will try harder this
year. About 24 attended. Planned to take in 36 – came up a team shy. George asked what it
covered – manual lathe and CNC work. High school instructors assisted.
 Kelly went over summer classes – busiest summer ever. Strong summer enrollment but fall
enrollment was weaker. Not sure how big of a roll summer classes impacted fall enrollment. Not
sure if we’ll offer summer classes next year. George mentioned a lot of companies downsized.
Jim asked how much enrollment comes from company scholarships – Kelly stated about 1/3.
Jim asked about how many personal interest – Kelly stated about 1/3 – even wash. Final 1/3
would be students just learning the trade.
 Jim went over annual promotional events.
 February is career and technology month. Expanded invitation list to include more
business and more legislatures, more civic leaders, invite high school students from 10th
grade up as well as college students from TMCC that haven’t selected a major yet.
 Building Women – event for women to explore non-traditional events. Kelly won’t be
participating in Building Women this year. Kelly mentioned the Precision Machining
contest will continue to be here. Automated Manufacturing Technologies contest – one
CNC, one CAM, and one drafter to build entire project working together as a team. Will
need a chair to run that contest. John is interested, but doesn’t know if he will be able to
do it or not. Would be an ideal CNC operator for that contest. Needs to be an enrolled
student – active student, doesn’t have to be enrolled in a machining class. Jim asked if
Kelly was going to try to have someone in Skills - not in Precision Machining. Precision
Machining is a manual machining contest.
 Job Fair – held two years ago – mixed success. Backed off last year because of poor
economy. Shortening the length to 2 ½ hours.
 Summer Metals Camp – funded to run again. Will run four days this year instead of the
five. Will be more pro-active this time. George suggested looking into private schools
and getting the word out there as well. Will shoot for 36 kids again.
 George asked about machine acquisitions – manual equipment and CNC equipment. Can we
talk with HAAS that has a whole surplus of used equipment? Maybe Kelly can call HAAS and
George can call Selway. George surplused two machines, but the IRS doesn’t make it practical
for them to donate. They would have to pay all the taxes on the fair market value of the machine.
George was asked if there was any stimulus aimed at education. Jim said a lot of it was, but is
not going anywhere. NevadaWorks wants you to guarantee placement after training. Have been
encountering different problems on getting the money. Jim’s not sure if Nevada will ever see that
stimulus money because of our legislature.
 Kelly went over current enrollment – has had a small increase. It’s not building as fast as we
would like. CNC and Master Cam have very low enrollment – five in one and six in another.
Svend asked how we get the information to the high school classes. Kelly goes in and takes
about ½ hour and talks to classes about what we offer here. Kelly would like to offer something
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through Work Force Development and have a 12-16 hour course. Not sure how to target those
students. Talk with the dean from the engineering office and knows the vice chancellor’s
husband. Jim asked about our engineering students. Kelly doesn’t think we’re targeting them at
all. Jim has a meeting with Jim Nichols – maybe we should talk to him about that. He has a preengineering class.
Kelly went over spring 2010 – only difference is we rotate manual MT 230 CNC 1 lathe with our
Mill class – those two swap. CNC 2 is mill programming class. Only two classes that alter
change from one semester to another. All the other classes we offer concurrent with each other.
We tried to include welding students in the CNC classes.
Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at noon.
Kelly gave George a kaleidoscope that will be produced in next class.
George Lacombe adjourned the meeting at 1:25 p.m.
Minutes submitted by: Barb Rummer
Drafting Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 19, 2009
The following persons were present: Doug Riox, Cynthia Criss, Jamie Goins, Brian Ruf, Jim New,
Marc Marenghi, Thomas Mathew, Jon Stamps, and Barb Rummer
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Brian Ruf called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. on October 19, 2009 in SIER 201.
Introductions of members
Members read the minutes from the last meeting. The minutes were approved as read.
Old business – Brian discussed the 3D printer. There are two students this semester utilizing it.
Showed products that were made. Second student has five pieces. Students in CADD 210 class
– contract class where they come up with specific assignments. One student learning Inventor,
other still working in AutoCAD. All is printed out of Inventor. 3D printer is accurate within 1,000th
of an inch.
Promotional Events – Jim discussed the upcoming promotional events. Tech Expo – February
11, 2010 will start at 5:30 p.m.; Building Women Exploration Fair – April 16, 2010; SkillsUSA
State Competition, Las Vegas – April 28-30, 2010; Job Fair – April 21, 2010; Summer Metals
Camp – June 14-18, 2010 – Brian handed out a drawing that they made in AutoCAD that
reflected what they made in the welding portion of Metals Camp.
New business – Brian talked about the cost of AutoCAD. Received bill for year lease – written as
site licenses (Edison, Dandini, Redfield). Was looking at one site license – it’s $5,700 for Edison
site for one year. Not as much architectural at Edison campus. Jim doesn’t think it’s going to be
an issue. We will explore. Maybe able to pick a package for Edison – smaller package and the
larger package for Dandini. Currently purchasing two packages. Jim said we’ll look at that. Will
switch to AutoCAD 2010 in Spring semester. Will offer CADD 245 in spring with Inventor.
Reviewed current enrollment. Numbers down in upper level courses – due to lack of positions
out there. CADD 100 numbers have stayed strong.
Spring class goes on-line mid November. Cynthia asked about financial aid – are numbers going
down. Jim mentioned that TMCC has the lowest financial aid – lack of publicity of our grants.
Need to encourage students to look for financial aid – plenty of money out there. If students
qualify, the money is there.
Brian mentioned we haven’t issued a scholarship out of the drafting fund in two years. Students
didn’t meet minimum qualifications.
Election of officers – need to elect new Chair and Vice Chair. Jon Stamps as Chair, and Marc
Marenghi as Vice Chair. Nominations and seconds for both – all in favor of new chair and vice
chair.
Schedule next meeting: Monday, May 17th, 2010, 6 p.m.
Brian mentioned we need to get some new committee members. Try to recruit while out in
industry.
Jim mentioned will be in the same budget as the 2009/2010 year. We are looking at hiring a new
instructor in the drafting area.
Brian adjourned the meeting at 6:56 p.m.
Minutes submitted by: Barbara Rummer, Administrative Assistant III
Welding Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 8, 2010
The following persons were present: Mike Dixon, Dave Luke, Ted Beisler, Bonnie Kennedy,
and John Septien.
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Rick Licata, Coordinator for Construction, renewable resources and Architecture
was present to discuss the proposal by the college to combine all the Advisory
Boards into one. His thought was to have two groups; one for construction and
one for architecture. His thought is that our board would better fit into the
architecture group. The reason for combining the advisory boards is to open new
avenues and continue being connected to local industry and community contacts.
We would be able to keep doing what we are doing now and would have two
combined meetings per year.
Minutes submitted by: Amber Kaaiai
Metalworking Advisory Committee
Applied Mechanical
2010 Kleppe Lane, Sparks, Nevada
April 27, 2011
MINUTES
Members Present:
Tim Conley, Jim Cooney, Matt Field, Scott Holcomb, Carrie Kiger, Lew
Lefcourt, Lee Roberts, Gaylord Rodeman, Chuck Tremain, Craig Van Sickel,
and Neil Watkins
Also Present:
Jacob Blare and Terry Fowler
I. Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 5:30 p.m.
II. Welcome and Member Introduction
III. Minutes
Jim Cooney moved, and Chuck Tremain seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the
February 24, 2011 meeting. Motion approved.
IV. New Business
a. Grant Update
Dave Fullenwider was unable to attend the meeting; however, he provided a written
update report for the members. He noted that he sent the Perkins and Allocated grant
funding amounts to the Department Leaders for review. Perkins funding for the 2011-2012
year will be $654,278.84, and CTE Allocated funding will be $325,988.62. Because of the
nature of Competitive funding, Dave is unsure of the funding awards; however, WCSD has
typically received approximately $300,000 in previous years.
He explained that each school is required to prioritize their requests by program and
teacher, and submit their final itemized lists to the CTE Office by April 25. Items not
covered in the Perkins or Allocated grants will be written into the CTE Competitive grant,
which Dave will write and present them to the CCATE Committee for their approval on May
17. Items that are requested, but do not fall within the guidelines within the Perkins or
Allocated grants, will be written in the Competitive grant. Dave explained the changes to
the Competitive Grant this year include submitting the six program area proposals as one
grant, which allows the State Department to review the requests more efficiently. After
receiving approval from the Superintendent, the grants will be submitted to the State CTE
Department on May 27. Award notifications will be sent to the districts by the end of June.
A report on the final grant awards will be provided at the next meeting.
b.
CTSO Competition Update
Terry Fowler provided a brief overview of the events and activities, as well as a list of
winners for the Nevada SkillsUSA Conference, which was held March 15-17, 2011 in Las
Vegas. Terry noted that WCSD had a total of eighteen medal winners, which included gold
medal winners in both sheet metal and welding categories. The State Conference was very
successful, and the advisors reported that all their students did very well in their respective
competitions. He also provided information about the National SkillsUSA Conference,
which will be held June 20-24, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri. All Gold Medal winners from
the State Conference will be competing at the National Conference. Scott Holcomb and
Jim Cooney announced that they both have students that will be competing in welding and
sheet metal at the National Competition, and will provide an update at the next meeting.
c.
Committee Vice-Chair Selection
The members discussed the process and agreed to table to Vice-Chair selection until
additional members are recruited for the committee.
V. Other Business
a.
Scott Holcomb reported that he will be submitting a grant request to be included in the
TMCC Perkins Grant. He is proposing a full-time Teaching Assistant, with primary duties in
the area of safety and instructional assistance.
Chuck Tremain moved, and Lew Lefcourt seconded the motion to approve submitting the
proposal for the full-time Teaching Assistant for the Welding Program to be included in the
TMCC Perkins Grant. Motion approved.
VI. Next Meeting
The next meeting date and time will forwarded to the members in the Fall.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Terry Fowler
Teacher on Special Assignment
Career & Technical Education Office
April 12, 2011
You are invited to our next advisory meeting which is scheduled on May 11, 2011
at the Truckee Meadows Community College Edison campus, 475 Edison Way,
Reno (Edison Way and Energy Way). Please contact Barb Rummer at 857-4967
or by e-mail at barbararummer@tmcc.edu to confirm or decline your attendance.
AGENDA
Manufacturing Advisory Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
12 p.m., EDSN 206
1.
Call To Order
2.
Welcome and Introductions of members and guests
3.
Production Systems Technology Certificate of Achievement
4.
Update: Perkins Funding Requests
5.
2010-2011 Assessment Results
6.
NSHE budget and TMCC Manufacturing Programs
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2011 Graduation
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Committee Membership Recruitment
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Manufacturing Technologies five year program review
10.
New Business/ Other matters brought by the members
11.
Schedule Next Meeting Date
12.
Adjournment
August 31, 2011
You are invited to our next advisory meeting which is scheduled on September
7th, 2011 at the Truckee Meadows Community College Edison campus, 475
Edison Way, Reno (Edison Way and Energy Way). Please contact Barb Evans at
857-4967 or by e-mail at bevans@tmcc.edu to confirm or decline your
attendance.
AGENDA
Manufacturing Advisory Board Meeting
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
12 p.m., EDSN 206
1.
Call To Order
2.
Welcome and Introductions of members and guests
3.
Enrollment
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Dream It, Do It
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Program Equipment Needs
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Committee Membership Recruitment
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New Business/ Other matters brought by the members
10.
Schedule Next Meeting Date
11.
Adjournment
Machining Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
The following persons were present: John Phillips, Kelly Oswald, Svend Rasmussen, Tony
Berendsen, Mark Nelson, Duke Golden, Jim New, and Barb Rummer
 Kelly called the meeting to order at 12:08 p.m.
 Kelly mentioned how the machining and production systems advisory boards will be meeting as
one group now.
 Introductions of members.
 Jim went over events: Tech Expo – 5th year annual event partnering with AACT, ACE Charter
High School, apprentice council and Job Corp. Open house with hands on exercises – machine
shop will be building whistles. Mailed out 13,000 flyers to Washoe County high schools and
Fernley. Also, e-mailed invitations to any TMCC students that have not declared a degree.
Invited committee to come by to the expo. Two regents will be attending. Building Women: April
15, 2011 – works with Western Apprenticeship – designed to get women in for non-traditional
career opportunities. SkillsUSA state competition in Las Vegas – does not have anyone
competing from machining this year. Kelly would like to have a team go next year. High school
machining students will be competing. Kelly clarified that TMCC students are not as competitive
to compete because the competition is more on the manual side versus the CNC. Tony thinks
the manual is important but using the machines towards the future is better to concentrate on.
 Kelly went over changes to Machining Emphasis. Every class we offer within the machining
program has a minimum of one computer assisted class. Kelly handed out documents to show
the changes. Big change was addition of lean manufacturing course. Will take effect in fall of
2011. Kelly explained the differences in students – degree students and students that are just
looking to break into the business. Kelly went over requirements for manual machining
certificate. Kelly mentioned he is certified to teach OSHA 10 courses and can give out cards for
taking that class. Does not give students construction card. Designed for the person that just
needs manual skills to get out there and work and hobbiests something to shoot for. The second
certificate - Computer Controlled Machining – targeted at persons who already have manual, but
need to upgrade to CNC. There is paperwork that is required to submit with advisory committees
input when we introduce new certificates. Will have to be approved at the Board of Regents –
system level. We need to provide evidence to committee and sought input from committee. Kelly
would like help with input on this. May be able to get by with just the CNC side. Need to submit
this prior to October in order to get into Fall 2012 catalog. Kelly asked if there was any
comments – Duke says it makes sense. This gives an opportunity to reach out to those students
who are getting value out of our program but are not necessarily seeking a degree. Svend
thinks courses are good, kids not going to college and could get more involved would be great.
Duke says it’s less intimidating. Kelly said a lot of our students can’t attend full time. Jim said
reality is that all of the classes would apply under AAS degree if they wanted to go for that in the
future. We do have ability to embed math into classes so it doesn’t look so intimidating. Tony
makes a motion that the advisory committee accept the recommendation of the college to add
the two certificate of achievements for manual machining and computer controlled machining.
Svend seconds that motion. Everyone was in favor – passes unanimously.
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series of classes Automated production concepts one, two, and three. Added another
course in there – Logistics 205- deals more with resource planning. MGT 170 was
removed, so added MGT 171 – supervision class. Duke asked if someone already took
the classes, are they grandfathered in – yes. Duke thinks the LGM 205 would be more
applicable than 201. Changed approved for Fall catalog. General education is avaialbe
in summer. Duke thinks a certifice of comption for Production would be a good idea as
well. Kelly said he would like to do that, but will need help.
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Perkins funding – federal grant money – Carl Perkins grant has beena round 30 years
minimum – established to support vocational education at post and secondary levels.
Federal grant issued every year and allow us to submit requests funding amount tthat
goes to the institutions – based on the full time students we have in the college that are
on financial aid. Use Perkins to purchase equipment, fund positions – three year limit on
a position. Perkins also fund other activities – tech expo. We need to provide advisory
committee support for all of our requests. Machining is asking for two requests. One for
$4,000 to support our CadCam licensing agreement for one year. Based on the number
of seats of the software. Doesn’t get a price break for fewer seats. Gives us service
updates and new releases. Second request is for 9600 purcahse ans install DRO’s for
manual machings. Eight manual machines – two are funcutal (see Kellys handout).
Need to get those up to date. Better than buying new equipment. We do need advisory
board support to pursue requests – doesn’t mean it will get funded. Advisory board
members can feel free to make other requests as well. If tThere’s a technology we don’t
hae, and you feel we should have or certain curriculum, make the suggestion. One lathe
and one mill – looking at 20-25,000 – big amount of money to replace them. Funding
will not come for the state or TMCC. We have to find some outside funding. These
purchases will sustain and keep us going for a while. John suggests putting it in front –
even if it’s not there, it’s going to be something that needs to be done in the future.
Advisory comitte woud support adding a thried and foruth request – John suggests
adding two mills and two lathes to the John so moves that a third and forth request be
added – all approved by the comitte. No requests for production systems at this time.
Foundation grant – was to support a project that the funding fell through on – we lost
our funding for the project, but approved grant for that funding that went away. We
asked for 6500, but they gave us 4500. Kelly still wants to spend it on productin
systems. Direction he was thinking about robot with hand – right now it’s just a wrist.
Kelly needs to go back to the foundation to modifiy the request. Kelly thoughjt about
sending someone to school to learn how to program hand, but has been told that
funding will go for that kind of stuff. Kelly needs help on what he needs to spend that
money on – any suggestions or ideas. Not enough to buy an MRP program. Duke –
calibrating equipment? Kelly says we’re okay with that right now. If student population
increase, we will need more programmers. Needs to be spent this semester. Robot is
kind of the direction he was going to spend. It needs hands and something for it to do.
How much are the hands going to cost out of the 4000 – roughly 1 thousand.
Recommend still buy the hands – do you need any software? Simulator or control unit
for it? There is some simulation software now tha wasn’t available then – can pursue
that route. Needs to keep it focused on the robot. Kelly will investigate.
Tony wanted to address getting people from engineering from UNR. There is interest
there. There is a great engineering program at UNR. Tony asked if it’s approproite to
advertise at UNR – he would love to put things around campus and be an advocate for
our programs. We could develop posters or hand out fact sheets.
Jim has a couple of items – talking about news and budget and the state. The
Governor’s budget would be deadly for high ed system. TMCC has been successful in
staying under the radar. Has very little impact in the classroom. Our goal was to not
impact instruction and the students. There is no place else in the college to cut bad.
Bototm line is there are going to be cut backs in the college that will impact us to accept
all the students and classes we are offering. Jim will fight for our programs. Jims feels
our programs in a good position. We will keep you up to date as things happen. Duke is
more than willing to put himself out there. Other big threat is NV’s going to lag in it’s
recovery. Other states are starting to recover. They are stealing instructors. Duke
metioned the Fresh Look committee – they are reviewing community colleges in the
state and how they function.
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Manufacturing programs unit will be up for its five year program year in the 11-12
academic year. Very thorough review of all the functions of the unit. It’s a lot of work we
always get a lot of value out of them when we are done. We will be presenting to the
various advisiy committess and we would like to invite one member of the committee to
sit on the committee – Kelly may be contacting one of you next August.
The college has decided to go out and seek 30 million to do some capital improvements
to the college. Hired a compy to do a local survery – numbe rone on the list health and
sciences center on the main campus, number two was the completion of the Edison
building. Has made it a priotiy to secure 8 million dollars to complete the innovation of
this building. Will be new equipment money available as well. Would appreciate the
support.
As one group, we’ll only need one chair for the committee. Will have another meeting
this semester – late April early May.
Meeting adjourned: 1:40 p.m.
George Lacombe adjourned the meeting at 1:25 p.m.
Minutes submitted by: Barb Rummer
Welding for Art Advisory Board Meeting
Northwest Library, May 9, 2009
Present: Ted Beisler, Don Kennedy, Bonnie Kennedy, Dave Luke, Mike Dixon,
and John Septien
Discussed the Recycled Art Show, Julie DeWitt had not returned John’s phone
call, he will contact her again.
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We were hoping to get her complete prep list, contacts, how she set up.
We need to start at least a year before.
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We would get a guest speaker at the artist reception. (Possibly a round
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We need to get a judge.
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We could partner with someone else so we can spread the work around,
possibly could contact Jill Berrymen, Editor of Sierra Arts Journal to see if
we could put an ad in the paper; or the Encor or Reno News and Review.
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Dave will contact Jill.
Ted gave an update on the Food Basket Bicycle Rack: Basket needs to be
finished and attached to the base, an apple and a lemon will be what the actual
bike rack will sit on. Then it will need to be sand blasted, powder coated then
painted. When it gets that far Ted will contact everyone and have a painting
party.
Ted will work on getting a newsletter together.
Discussion was had about holding a silent auction once a semester to build
revenue, especially with the pending budget cuts.
We need to stay in contact over the summer.
Dave will work on an agenda for the next meeting.
Welding for Art Advisory Board meeting held September 25, 2009 at the Truckee Meadows Training
Center on Edison Way, at 5:00 p.m.
Present were Dave Luke, Jon Carpenter, Jack Taylor, Ted Beisler, Bill Nork, Don Kennedy, Bonnie
Kennedy and John Septein.
Ted gave an update on the fruit basket bicycle stand made for the Food Coop –it was delivered but not
sure if it was mounted yet. They are having a festival on October 4, 2007 and were hoping to get it set
before then.
Ted gave an update on the User Group he set up through Yahoo Groups, it will be available for anyone
to post something on the board for everyone to see and will also forward an e-mail to all the members.
The site is very professional and easy to navigate – our thanks to Ted for doing that.
Jon gave an update on the Student Art Show – it will be July 12 through August 20, 2009 at the McKinley
Arts building with the Artists Reception on July 15.. The artist information etc must be submitted 90
days prior to the show so around April first everyone who is entering anything will need to have their
information to him. We also need to submit a list of approximately 100 names to the City of Reno for
the mailing. Jon is going to check to see if that is to send postcards for the reception and show
information. We will be accepting 2-5 pieces per student depending on size and the amount of interest
in participation there is. Jon offered (so did Dave) to go to one of the Beginner classes to explain the art
show and try to keep them interested in attending the advanced class.
The Welding for Art Certificate became available this semester at TMCC. It was approved by the Board
of Regents in time for this fall semester.
John is going to see about having someone some in and critique our work, we could bring in 1-2 pieces
toward the end of the semester. He knows a Graduate Student at UNR that may be interested, he will
work on it and give an update at a later meeting.
The next meeting will be November 4, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. the location has not been determined yet, John
will check to see if we can get into the McQueen early if not it will be somewhere close.
Welding for Art Advisory Board Meeting
TMCC Student Center, April 16, 2009
Present: John Septein, Jon Carpenter, David Luke, Don Kennedy, Bonnie
Kennedy,
Discussed the Fruit Basket for the food coop, and thoughts of other places
around town students could display their projects.
There will be a Friday Class next year that will be Metal Shaping and forming, it
will replace the interim class, it will be Fridays 3-6pm and will be 2 credits. The
classes will run from October through December and March through May, there
will be 8-10 students.
The Certificate program was approved but it was too late for next year so it will
begin in 2011.
Some thoughts of shows for student participation were:

Art Town, booths available on weekends

West Street Market, Sherry said it should be fine to display student art

Silent Auction where the students would get 50-75% of the sales

Set up a display at the Edison “bull pen”

Check with the City of Reno

Having our own Recycled Art Show, Jon Carpenter will check with the
McKinley Art folks and check back.

Sierra Arts

Redfield Campus

Wilbur D. May
Any leads on materials will be appreciated; John is running out of sources for
material.
Need to make contact with galleries etc for participation in the Advisory Board.
There will be a Copper Class up at Incline in June if anyone is interested
Manufacturing Technologies
2011-12
APPENDIX E
Articulation Agreements
School of Sciences | APPENDIX E
College Tech Prep Articulation Agreement
Between
Academy of Arts, Careers & Technology
and
Truckee Meadows Community College
This Articulated Agreement has been enacted to facilitate the transfer of students taking
the Engineering and Manuracturing Academy—Drafting/CADD Emphasis course at the
Academy of Arts, Career & Technolgoy to the Drafting Technology program at Truckee
Meadows Community College. This agreement is the result of a project involving the faculty of
WCSD/AACT and the faculty of TMCC.
A. Articulated Courses:
This articulation agreement applies to the following courses:
High School
High School
Course Title
AACT
Computer Aided
Drafting and Design
1-2
AACT
Computer Aided
Drafting and Design
3-4
AACT
Advanced
Computer Aided
Drafting and Design
(CADD)
High School
Master
Course
Numbers
TMCC
Course Title
TMCC
Course
Rubric &
Numbers
9451/9452
Basic Drafting
Principles
DFT 100
3
9453/9454
Intro to Computer
Aided Drafting
CADD 100
3
9455/9456
Solid Modeling and
Parametric Design
CADD 245
3
B. Articulation Procedure:
1. Both the WCSD teacher and the TMCC Department Chair have read and agreed to
comply with the College Tech Prep Policies and Procedures.
2. Students who complete the application for admission to the College Tech Prep
Program will receive information regarding what they must do to earn the college
credits and receive a transcript.
3. The College Tech Prep Coordinator will provide information to the parent of the
participating student regarding what the student must do to earn college credit and
receive a transcript.
AACT/TMCC Drafting/CADD Tech Prep Articulation Agreement Spring 2010
Page 1 of 3
Credits
C. Appendices:
1. Learner outcomes and course objectives
2. College Tech Prep policies and procedures
3. College Tech Prep admission application and student/parent information
D. Instructional Representatives:
The following instructional representatives are responsible for implementing this
agreement including awarding grant applicable credit and providing support services as indicated
in this agreement.
______________________________
Instructor
AACT
____________________
Date
______________________________
Janis McCreary, Principal
AACT
____________________
Date
David Fullenwider, CTE Curriculum Coordinator
Washoe County School District
____________________
Date
______________________________
Brian Ruf, Professor, Engineering/Drafting
TMCC
_____________________
Date
______________________________
Jim New, Associate Dean
TMCC Applied Industrial Technologies
____________________
Date
______________________________
Ted Plaggemeyer, Dean
TMCC School of Sciences
____________________
Date
AACT/TMCC Drafting/CADD Tech Prep Articulation Agreement Spring 2010
Page 2 of 3
______________________________
Cindy Tedford, Coordinator
TMCC Tech Prep
_____________________
Date
AACT/TMCC Drafting/CADD Tech Prep Articulation Agreement Spring 2010
Page 3 of 3
College Tech Prep Articulation Agreement
Between
Washoe County School District
and
Truckee Meadows Community College
This Articulated Agreement has been enacted to facilitate the transfer of students taking the
Engineering and Manufacturing Academy—Welding Emphasis at the Academy of Arts,
Careers and Technology to the Welding program at Truckee Meadows Community College.
This agreement is the result of a project involving the faculty of WCSD and the faculty of
TMCC.
A. Articulated Courses:
This articulation agreement applies to the following courses:
High School
High School
Course Title
High School
Master
Course
Numbers
TMCC
Course Title
TMCC
Course
Rubric &
Numbers
Credits
AACT
Metalworking 1/2
9341/9342
Basic Metals
WELD 101
3
AACT
Metalworking 1/2
9341/9342
General Industrial
Safety
AIT 110
1
Welding I
Welding I Practice
Welding II
Welding II Practice
WELD
211/212
WELD
221/222
AACT
AACT
Welding Technology
1/2
Welding Technology
3/4
9411/9412
9413/9414
B. Articulation Procedure:
1. Both the WCSD teacher and the TMCC Department Chair have read and agreed to
comply with the College Tech Prep Policies and Procedures.
2. Students who complete the application for admission to the College Tech Prep
Program will receive information regarding what they must do to earn the college
credits and receive a transcript.
3. The College Tech Prep Coordinator will provide information to the parent of the
participating student regarding what the student must do to earn college credit and
receive a transcript.
C. Appendices:
1. Learner outcomes and course objectives
AACT/TMCC Welding Tech Prep Articulation Agreement Spring 2010
Page 1 of 2
5
5
2. College Tech Prep policies and procedures
3. College Tech Prep admission application and student/parent information
D. Instructional Representatives:
The following instructional representatives are responsible for implementing this
agreement including awarding grant applicable credit and providing support services as indicated
in this agreement.
Gaylord Rodeman, Instructor
AACT
Janice McCreary, Principal
AACT
David Fullenwider, CTE Curriculum Coordinator
Washoe County School District
Scott Holcomb, Instructor
TMCC
Jim New, Associate Dean
TMCC Applied Industrial Technologies
____________________
Date
____________________
Date
____________________
Date
____________________
Date
____________________
Date
______________________________
Ted Plaggemeyer, Dean
TMCC School of Sciences
____________________
Date
______________________________
Cindy Tedford, Coordinator
TMCC Tech Prep
____________________
Date
AACT/TMCC Welding Tech Prep Articulation Agreement Spring 2010
Page 2 of 2
College Tech Prep Articulation Agreement
Between
ACE Charter High School
and
Truckee Meadows Community College
This Articulated Agreement has been enacted to facilitate the transfer of students taking
the CADD (Computer Aided Drafting and Design) Program at the ACE Charter High School and
the Drafting Program at Truckee Meadows Community College. This agreement is the result of
a project involving the faculty of ACE and the faculty of TMCC.
A. Articulated Courses:
This articulation agreement applies to the following courses:
High School
ACE Charter High
School
High School
Course Title
Introduction to
Computer Aided
Drafting
High School
Master
Course
Numbers
9761/9762
TMCC
Course Title
Introduction to
Computer Aided
Drafting
TMCC
Course
Rubric &
Numbers
CADD 100
B. Articulation Procedure:
1. Both the ACE teacher and the TMCC Department Coordinator have read and agreed
to comply with the College Tech Prep Policies and Procedures.
2. Students who complete the application for admission to the College Tech Prep
Program will receive information regarding what they must do to earn the college
credits and receive a transcript.
3. The College Tech Prep Coordinator will mail information to the parent of the
participating student regarding what the student must do to earn college credit and
receive a transcript.
C. Appendices:
1. Learner outcomes and course objectives
2. College Tech Prep policies and procedures
3. College Tech Prep admission application and student/parent information
CADD/ACE articulation agreement
12/2006
Credits
3
D. Instructional Representatives:
The following instructional representatives are responsible for implementing this
agreement including awarding grant applicable credit and providing support services as indicated
in this agreement.
Doug Roix, Instructor
ACE Charter High School
Date
Silvia Marin, Principal
ACE Charter High School
Date
Kelly Oswald, Department Coordinator
Drafting, TMCC
Date
Jim New, Assistant Dean
Applied Industrial Technology, TMCC
Date
Ted Plaggemeyer, Dean
Date
Math, Science, Engineering, and Technology, TMCC
Cindy Tedford, Coordinator
College Tech Prep
Date
* A separate line for each ACE teacher teaching the articulated course will be provided.
CADD/ACE articulation agreement
12/2006
College Tech Prep Articulation Agreement
Between
Washoe County School District
and
Truckee Meadows Community College
This Articulated Agreement has been enacted to facilitate the transfer of students taking
Drafting 1-2 at the high schools named below to the Basic Drafting Principles/Introduction to
Computer Aided Drafting program at Truckee Meadows Community College. This agreement
is the result of a project involving the faculty of WCSD and the faculty of TMCC.
A. Articulated Courses:
This articulation agreement applies to the following courses:
High School
Galena High School,
North Valleys High
School, Sparks High
School, Spanish Springs
High School
High School
Course Title
High School
Master
Course
Numbers
TMCC
Course Title
TMCC
Course
Rubric &
Numbers
Credits
Drafting 1-2
9321/9322
Basic Drafting Principles
DFT 100
3
Drafting 1-2
9321/9322
Intro to Computer Aided
Drafting
CADD 100
3
B. Articulation Procedure:
1. Both the WCSD teacher and the TMCC Department Chair have read and agreed to
comply with the College Tech Prep Policies and Procedures.
2. Students who complete the application for admission to the College Tech Prep
Program will receive information regarding what they must do to earn the college
credits and receive a transcript.
3. The College Tech Prep Coordinator will provide information to the parent of the
participating student regarding what the student must do to earn college credit and
receive a transcript.
C. Appendices:
1. Learner outcomes and course objectives
2. College Tech Prep policies and procedures
Drafting II Articulation Agreement WCSD/TMCC Spring 2011
Page 1 of 3
3. College Tech Prep admission application and student/parent information
D. Instructional Representatives:
The following instructional representatives are responsible for implementing this
agreement including awarding grant applicable credit and providing support services as indicated
in this agreement.
Shawn McMurtry, Teacher
Galena High School
________________________
Date
______________________________
Coty Gray, Teacher
North Valleys High School
________________________
Date
______________________________
Barry Varrischetti, Teacher
Sparks High School
________________________
Date
______________________________
Ted Scott, Teacher
Spanish Spring High School
________________________
Date
______________________________
Brian Ruff, Teacher
Truckee Meadows Community College
________________________
Date
Ted Plaggemeyer, Dean, School of Sciences
Truckee Meadows Community College
Date
Drafting II Articulation Agreement WCSD/TMCC Spring 2011
Page 2 of 3
_____________________________
Jim New, Assoc. Dean, Applied Industrial Technologies
Truckee Meadows Community College
________________________
Date
Dave Fullenwider, CTE Curriculum Coordinator
Washoe County School District
Date
Cindy Tedford, Coordinator
College Tech Prep Representative
Date
Drafting II Articulation Agreement WCSD/TMCC Spring 2011
Page 3 of 3
College Tech Prep Articulation Agreement
Between
Lawry High School
and
Truckee Meadows Community College
This Articulated Agreement has been enacted to facilitate the transfer of students taking
the Drafting and CADD Programs at Lowry High School and the Drafting Program at
Truckee Meadows Community College. This agreement is the result of a project involving the
faculty of Lowry High School and the faculty of TMCC.
A. Articulated Courses:
This articulation agreement applies to the following courses:
High School
Lowry High School
High School
Course Title
High School
Master Course
Numbers
TMCC
Course Title
TMCC
Course
Rubric &
Numbers
Drafting I
S10702/S20702
DFT 100
3
Beginning Auto
CADD
S1707/S2707
Basic Drafting
Principles
Introduction to
Computer Aided
Drafting
CADD 100
3
B. Articulation Procedure:
1. Both the Lowry teacher and the TMCC Department Coordinator have read and agreed
to comply with the College Tech Prep Policies and Procedures.
2. Students who complete the application for admission to the College Tech Prep
Program will receive information regarding what they must do to earn the college
credits and receive a transcript.
3. The College Tech Prep Coordinator will provide information to the parent of the
participating student regarding what the student must do to earn college credit and
receive a transcript.
C. Appendices:
1. Learner outcomes and course objectives
2. College Tech Prep policies and procedures
4. College Tech Prep admission application and student/parent information
Lowry High School/TMCC Drafting/CADD articulation agreement
Spring 2010
Page 1 of 2
Credits
D. Instructional Representatives:
The following instructional representatives are responsible for implementing this
agreement including awarding grant applicable credit and providing support services as indicated
in this agreement.
Don Walton, Instructor
Lowry High School
Date
Debbie Watts, Principal
Lowry High School
Date
______________________________
Kelly Novi, Curriculum Director
Humboldt County School District
________________________
Date
Kelly Oswald, Program Coordinator
Drafting, TMCC
Date
______________________________
Brian Ruf, Professor
Engineering/Drafting, TMCC
________________________
Date
Jim New, Assistant Dean
Applied Industrial Technology, TMCC
Date
Ted Plaggemeyer, Dean
School of Sciences, TMCC
Date
Cindy Tedford, Coordinator
TMCC Tech Prep
Date
Lowry High School/TMCC Drafting/CADD articulation agreement
Spring 2010
Page 2 of 2
College Tech Prep Articulation Agreement
Between
Washoe County School District
and
Truckee Meadows Community College
This Articulated Agreement has been enacted to facilitate the transfer of students taking
the Machine Tool Manufacturing Program at the Academy of Arts, Careers and
Technology to the Manufacturing Technology Machining Emphasis Program at Truckee
Meadows Community College. This agreement is the result of a project involving the faculty
of WCSD and the faculty of TMCC.
A. Articulated Courses:
This articulation agreement applies to the following courses:
High School
High School
Course Title
High School
Master
Course
Numbers
TMCC
Course Title
TMCC
Course
Rubric &
Numbers
Academy of Arts,
Careers and Technology
Machine Tool /
Manufacturing
9881 / 9882
Introduction to
Machine Shop
MTT 101
3
Machine Shop I
MTT 105
3
Machine Shop II
MTT 110
3
Machine Shop III
MTT 250
3
Machine Shop IV
MTT 260
3
General Industrial
Safety
AIT 110
1
Credits
B. Articulation Procedure:
1. Both the WCSD teacher and the TMCC Department Chair have read and agreed to
comply with the College Tech Prep Policies and Procedures.
2. Students who complete the application for admission to the College Tech Prep
Program will receive information regarding what they must do to earn the college
credits and receive a transcript.
Machining Articulation Agreement, October, 2009
1
3. The College Tech Prep Coordinator will mail information to the parent of the
participating student regarding what the student must do to earn college credit and
receive a transcript.
C. Appendices:
1. Learner outcomes and course objectives
2. College Tech Prep policies and procedures
3. College Tech Prep admission application and student/parent information
D. Instructional Representatives:
The following instructional representatives are responsible for implementing this
agreement including awarding grant applicable credit and providing support services as indicated
in this agreement.
Ed Jensen
Date
Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology
______________________________
________________________
Janis McCreary, Principal
Date
Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology
Janet Hay
WCSD Curriculum Coordinator
Date
Kelly Oswald, TMCC
Manufacturing Technologies Coordinator
Date
Jim New, TMCC
Date
Associate Dean, Applied Industrial Technology
Machining Articulation Agreement, October, 2009
2
Ted Plaggemeyer, TMCC
Dean, School of Sciences
Date
Cindy Tedford, Coordinator
College Tech Prep
Date
* A separate line for each WCSD teacher teaching the articulated course will be provided.
Machining Articulation Agreement, October, 2009
3
College Tech Prep Articulation Agreement
Between
Washoe County School District
and
Truckee Meadows Community College
This Articulated Agreement has been enacted to facilitate the transfer of students taking
Metals 1-2 at the high schools listed in this agreement to the Welding program at Truckee
Meadows Community College. This agreement is the result of a project involving the faculty of
WCSD and the faculty of TMCC.
A. Articulated Courses:
This articulation agreement applies to the following courses:
High School
Damonte Ranch High
School, Galena High
School, McQueen High
School, North Valleys
High School, Reed High
School, Spanish Springs
High School, Sparks
High School, Wooster
High School
High School
Course Title
Metals1-2
High School
Master
Course
Numbers
9341/9342
TMCC
Course Title
TMCC
Course
Rubric &
Numbers
Basic Metals
WELD 101
3
General Industrial
Safety
AIT 110
1
B. Articulation Procedure:
1. Both the WCSD teacher and the TMCC Department Chair have read and agreed to
comply with the College Tech Prep Policies and Procedures.
2. Students who complete the application for admission to the College Tech Prep
Program will receive information regarding what they must do to earn the college
credits and receive a transcript.
3. The College Tech Prep Coordinator will provide information to the parent of the
participating student regarding what the student must do to earn college credit and
receive a transcript.
C. Appendices:
Metals II Articulation Agreement WCSD and TMCC
Spring 2011
Page 1 of 3
Credits
1. Learner outcomes and course objectives
2. College Tech Prep policies and procedures
3. College Tech Prep admission application and student/parent information
D. Instructional Representatives:
The following instructional representatives are responsible for implementing this
agreement including awarding grant applicable credit and providing support services as indicated
in this agreement.
______________________________
Art Salas, Teacher
Damonte Ranch High School
________________________
Date
Lew Lefcourt, Teacher
Galena High School
Date
______________________________
Craig Van Sickel, Teacher
McQueen High School
________________________
Date
______________________________
Jim Cooney, Teacher
North Valleys High School
________________________
Date
______________________________
Tim Conley, Teacher
Reed High School
________________________
Date
_____________________________
Chuck Tremain, Teacher
Spanish Springs High School
_______________________
Date
Metals II Articulation Agreement WCSD and TMCC
Spring 2011
Page 2 of 3
______________________________
Steve Stokes, Teacher
Sparks High School
________________________
Date
______________________________
John Warden, Teacher
Wooster High School
________________________
Date
Dave Fullenwider, Curriculum Coordinator Date
Washoe County School District
Scott Holcomb, Department Chair:
Truckee Meadows Community College
Date
______________________________
Jim New, Associate Dean
TMCC Applied Industrial Technologies
________________________
Date
Ted Plaggemeyer, Dean
TMCC School of Sciences
Date
Cindy Tedford, Coordinator
College Tech Prep Representative
Date
Metals II Articulation Agreement WCSD and TMCC
Spring 2011
Page 3 of 3
College Tech Prep Articulation Agreement
Between
SIERRA NEVADA JOB CORPS CENTER
and
Truckee Meadows Community College
This Articulated Agreement has been enacted to facilitate the transfer of students taking
Shielded Metal Arc Welder and Bas Metal Arc Welding/Flux Core Arc Welder course at the
Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center to the Welding I and Welding II course at Truckee Meadows
Community College. This agreement is the result of a project involving the faculty of SNJCC
and the faculty of TMCC.
A. Articulated Courses:
This articulation agreement applies to the following courses:
High School
SNJCC
SNJCC
High School
Course Title
Shielded Metal Arc
Welder
Gas Metal Arc
Welding/Flux Core Arc
Welder
High School
Master
Course
Numbers
TMCC
Course Title
93914JA
Welding I
Welding Practice I
TMCC
Course
Rubric &
Numbers
WELD
211/212B
93914JA
93914JB
Welding II
Welding Practice II
WELD
221/222B
B. Articulation Procedure:
1. Both the SNJCC teacher and the TMCC Department Chair have read and agreed to
comply with the College Tech Prep Policies and Procedures.
2. Students who complete the application for admission to the College Tech Prep
Program will receive information regarding what they must do to earn the college
credits and receive a transcript.
3. The College Tech Prep Coordinator will mail information to the parent of the
participating student regarding what the student must do to earn college credit and
receive a transcript.
C. Appendices:
1. Learner outcomes and course objectives
2. College Tech Prep policies and procedures
3. College Tech Prep admission application and student/parent information
Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center/TMCC Welding Agreement Spring 2009
Page 1 of 2
Credits
5
5
D. Instructional Representatives:
The following instructional representatives are responsible for implementing this
agreement including awarding grant applicable credit and providing support services as indicated
in this agreement.
Steve Huish, Instructor
SNJCC
Date
Derrick McNight, Administrator
SNJCC
Date
Scott Holcomb, Instructor
TMCC
Date
Jim New, Associate Dean
TMCC
Date
Cindy Tedford, Coordinator
TMCC College Tech Prep
Date
Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center/TMCC Welding Agreement Spring 2009
Page 2 of 2