and
Texas Southern University
Presented by
Kamilah Banks
Ford PAS Modules
Business and Entrepreneurship
Theme
• Module 1: From Concept to Consumer
• Module 2: Media and Messages
• Module 7: Planning for Business Success
Texas Southern University and
the Ford PAS Program
• Launched a pilot program at two Houston-area high
schools during summer 2005
 Middle College for Technology Careers High School
 North Houston High School for Business
• Modules Implemented
 1, 2, 6, 7, 11, and 13
 Six-week program
Texas Southern University and
the Ford PAS Program
• CLEs and Field Trips
 Speakers: BEAC
 Field Trips:
• Johnson Space Center, Houston
• Museum of Natural Science, Buffalo Soldiers
• National Museum, and Texas Southern
University
Texas Southern University and
the Ford PAS Program
• Summer enrichment program at two Houston-area
high schools during summer 2006
 North Houston High School for Business
 Jack Yates Senior High School
• Modules Implemented
 Business and Entrepreneurship: 1, 2, and 7
 Six-week program
Texas Southern University and
the Ford PAS Program
• CLEs and Field Trips
 Speakers: BEAC
 Field Trips: Johnson Space Center, Houston
Technology Center, Texas Southern University
Texas Southern University and
the Ford PAS Program
• Incorporated Module 7 into the Business Summer
Scholars Program during summer 2006
 Twenty students from various high schools across
Houston
• Modules Implemented
 Module 7
 Two-week program
Texas Southern University and
the Ford PAS Program
• Year-long implementation program during 2006-2007
school year
 North Houston High School for Business
• Course Title: Business, Entrepreneurship
& Personal Finance
 Jack Yates Senior High School
• Course Title: Senior Independent Research
• Modules Implemented
 Business and Entrepreneurship: 1, 2, and 7
Texas Southern University and
the Ford PAS Program
• Year-long implementation program during 2006-2007
school year
Texas Southern University
• Course Title: Business Administration 101
• Modules Implemented
 Business and Entrepreneurship: 1, 2, and 7
Texas Southern University and
the Ford PAS Program
• Year-long implementation
Continue using Ford PAS at both high schools as
well as TSU for the 2007-2008 school year
Eliminate the current business administration 101
textbook in favor of the Ford PAS modules (TSU)
All business administration 101 instructors will use
Ford PAS
• Summer enrichment program
Provide an opportunity for students to study abroad
at the University of Belize (Summer 2008)
Questions?