NSF ATE DUE0903270;
1205110
GeoTEd is…
 Funded by the NSF-Advanced Technological
Education (ATE) Program - $899,870
 $899,870; October 2012 to 2015
 6-state region (VA, TN, WV, KY, MD, NC)
 Three year new ATE Project building on the
work of the GTEVCC
 Project Ending April 30, 2013
 Mission: to increase the number of geospatial
technicians prepared to work to meet the
growing demand in Virginia
GeoTEd Partners
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Virginia Western Community College (VWCC)
Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC)
Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC)
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (JSRCC)
Virginia Geospatial Extension Program at Virginia Tech
(VGEP)
• Virginia Space Grant Consortium (Project
Administrator)
• VWCC – David Webb, Associate Professor of Mechanical
Engineering Technology and GIS
• TNCC – Cherie Aukland, Associate Professor of IT &
Program Head for GIS
• SWCC – Sandy Stephenson, Professor Information
Systems Technology
• JSRCC – Wen Andrews, Professor and Program Head,
Department of Architectural & Civil Engineering
Technology
• VT – Dr. John McGee, Virginia Geospatial Extension
Agent
• VSGC – Chris Carter and Scott Bellows
Virginia Community College System (VCCS)
John Tyler Community College
Tidewater Community College
Northern Virginia Community College
Virginia Assoc. for Mapping & Land Information Systems
(VAMLIS)
NASA Langley Research Center
Virginia Department of Education
ESRI
International Technology Education Assoc.
Virginia Geographic Information Network (VGIN)
James Madison University
Michael Baker Jr., Inc.
Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA)
City of Williamsburg
Dominion Virginia Power
Bluefield State College
Northeast State Technical Community College
Kinder GIS Services
Tazewell County
Russell County
City of Newport News
R&K Solutions
WorldView Solutions
Timmons Group
National GeoTech Center
Botetourt Technical Education Center
Meeting the Geospatial Need
 Occupational Information Network (O*NET) (DOL)
 15 occupations related to ‘geospatial technologies’ (GST)
 22 related to ‘GIS’
 All 22 have a ‘Bright Outlook’ (employment increase of 20% or more)
during 2008-2018
 defined as new and emerging occupations in a high growth industry.
 Virginia - one of five states predicted to have the most growth
and demand for GST employees (Odinjobs.com)
 5 state region (moderate growth)
 DOL Report Recommendations – (re GST) ‘Community
colleges should assume a strong role in training new GST
technicians and providing professional development.
Meeting the Geospatial Need
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Bringing Together Education, Employers, GST Professionals
Leveraging the VCCS and Regional Subject-Matter Experts
Affordable Faculty and Teacher Professional Development
Structured Mentoring and Support
Increased Access to GST Courses
GeoTEd -- Prior Impacts
 VWCC updated curriculum added specialization in IT
 JTCC, TCC, SWCC, DSLCC started career studies
certificate in GIS
 TCC is developing an Associates Degree in GIS that
includes direct articulation with ODU
 Other colleges are close to GST certificate programs
(PDCCC, JSRCC).
 17 faculty and 7 high school dual-enrollment teachers
attended 2-year cohort workshop hosted by VT
 45 high school teachers trained
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At least 20 newly-developed GST-based college courses
are now being offered (VCCS)
TNCC: GIS 200,201,210,205
SWCC: GIS 200, 201, 205, 215
TCC: GIS 101, 203, 215, 255, 298
GCC: GIS 200
JSRCC: GIS 295
DSLCC: Intro to GIS, GIS Forest Mapping
JTCC: GIS 101
GeoTEd -- Prior Impacts
GST has been integrated into other non-GIS courses:
• JSRCC: GPS is being integrated into CIV 171 and CIV 172
(Intro. & Intermed. Surveying)
• DSLCC: GST : Integrated GIS into almost all Forestry based
classes, including the use of GPS and handheld field
computers
• SVCC: Integrating GST into Fire Science courses
• SVCC: Supporting decision support for the nursing program
• TCC: GPS technology is used in CIV courses as well as some
Geology courses.
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100s of students (both High School and College) have
been reached.
Team members as guest speakers and GST mentors at
high schools and colleges throughout the state
Dual enrollment courses were developed between
Fairfax Co. Public Schools and JMU, and between
Montgomery Co. Public Schools and NRCC.
NVCC will offer a 2-wk GST program to ‘at risk’ 10th
graders. PDCCC in planning a summer GST workshop
for K-12 faculty
Many High School and Community College Students
and Faculty Involved in GIS Day.
GeoTEd -- Prior Impacts
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A geospatial laboratory was provided by a grant from
the DOL and administered by NVCC in partnership
with VWCC, with 20 workstations, GPS units,
textbooks, and supporting resources is valued at more
than $35,000.
Several high school and community college labs have
been opened and equipped with GST software (e.g.,
ArcGIS, Erdas) and hardware.
GeoTEd Goals
 Goal 1– Increase the delivery of GST courses, the integration
of GST into existing courses, and create GST pathways
(certificates and/or specializations) at three diverse
(geographic and demographic) community colleges that meet
local workforce demand, and serve as effective models for
other community colleges.
 Goal 2 – Develop community college faculty expertise and
capabilities in GST in Virginia and surrounding states
through intensive hands-on workshops and mentoring.
 Goal 3 – Increase the integration of GST and the awareness of
GST careers in precollege education.
 Goal 4 – Increase enrollment and diversity of students in GST
pathways at community colleges.
GeoTEd Components
Faculty Professional Development
Faculty Mentoring and Support
GST Academic Pathway Models
Alignment with GTCM
Distance Learning Courses
GST Web Portal
Mobile Apps
Teacher Professional Development
GeoTEd WebPortal (geoted.org)
Update and maintain the GST web portal for pathway models,
curriculum, professional development materials, and other
resources.
GST Workforce Pipeline- Career Awareness
 Build the GST workforce pipeline by increasing enrollment and
diversity in geospatial programs.
 Dual-enrollment and Articulation
 GST Career Awareness Materials and Website
 Model Brochure for GST Pathways and Careers for all VCCS
Colleges
 Disseminate Materials Through Regional and National Partners