El Centro College
5th Year Activity
Summary
Bette Plog, Co-PI
February 12, 2009
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DUE 402356
Goal 1 Curriculum
We offer the following approved awards:
AAS
Network Administrator & Support with
Convergence Technology Specialization Track
71 credit hours
Certificates
Convergence Technology Intern
24-29 credit hours
Convergence Technology Technician
53-59 credit hours
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Goal 1 Curriculum
Only minor revisions have been made over the life of
the grant. The latest include:
Adding one IT Essentials I as an option
to two Hardware/Software courses
Adding four new CCNA Exploration courses
Adding Vista Op Systems as an option to an XP
Professional course
Adding three new capstone course choices
Adv. VoIP
SOHO Case Study
Enterprise Case Study
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Majors & Graduates
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CT Intern Certificate
 40 declared majors
4 graduates
 Several students need 1 or 2 courses to complete
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CT Technician Certificate
 14 declared majors
2 graduates
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Network Administrator & Support AAS
 10 declared majors 2 graduates
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Curriculum Improvements
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Julian Carranza is developing online DHTI modules,
using Soft Chalk to move to a web-based format incorporating
more pictures, charts, & diagrams using Flash animation to
show processes
videotaping step by step procedures for lab completion
Eliazar Martinez is working with Pete Brierley to develop
online modules for VoIP
Juanita Marquez is offering hybrid CCNA courses for the first
time spring 2008
Microsoft Networking course enrollments more than doubled
when hybrid sections were added
Several faculty use Tegrity, Camtasia, Winba Live Classroom,
Podcats and YouTube to enhance convergence technology
courses
TestOut software used to monitor student performance, track
statistics for viewing video, lab simulation grades and exam
prep for certification
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West Campus Case Study
Development
El Centro opens a new location in West Dallas summer 2009
Juanita Marquez received permission for CCNA students to
interview key project individuals and design a suggested
infrastructure for the campus
Tours of the site & District Service Center were made
Video recordings captured the interviews
Visio was used to create diagrams
Word was used to write up the case study
A podcast is being developed for use in other classes
Summary of the case study will be presented after lunch
Student showcase used at ATE PI conference is on display
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New Software Used in Labs
Packet Tracer v5.1(creates virtual network
topologies)
TestOut (hands-on simulated labs, practice
exams for cert prep)
Skype (demos basics of VoIP)
Mead Map (defines Peer to Peer networks, types of
cable, diagrams connectivity, assists in
gathering info)
Eagle Server (reinforces concepts to accessing servers
and applications in a live network)
Solar Winds Calculator (calculates subnets for Class A,
B, C networks)
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New Software Used in Labs
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Solar Winds TFTP Server (uploads/downloads router
& switch IOS images/config files to TFTP)
TeraTerm (emulates command line interface
router/switch configurations)
Wireshark (network protocol analyzer)
NetLab (allows students to perform labs remotely)
Dia (utility for network diagrams with industry icons)
puTTY (telnet utility which makes service
connections to specific address/port/service
specs)
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New Software Used in Labs
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Kiwi Logger (receives Kiwi Syslog messages
SMNP trap (notifies significant events via SNMP
messages)
Cisco VPN Client (interface for working with virtual
private networks)
Labsim multi-user license for remote access to
Testout
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New Hardware Used in Labs
Cisco 2811 Routers & 2960 Switches
NetLab
Eagle Server
Dell Quad Core Computer Workstation
Aironet Wireless Access Points/Antenna/PCI
Adapter
Linksys Wireless N Routers
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller
3 Way Motion Sensors
Wireless B USB 2.0 adapters
Sata removable hard drives
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Articulation Agreements
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Tech Prep agreements with 12 area ISDs for Network
Administrator & Support AAS and Network Associate
Certificate
Fall 08 dual credit in IT Essentials I (A+ prep) and Cisco CCNA 1
and 2 for 55 DISD students
Dallas CAN, Pegasus Charter School and students at 5 DISD
HS also receive dual credit for IT courses
DCCCD has signed articulation agreements with 19
colleges/universities to transfer technical course credit toward
Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences degrees (BAAS)
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Articulation Agreements
DCCCD Director of Transfer Services/Articulation and
University Relations is working on the following:
BAAS articulation with Texas A&M at Commerce
(still pending)
BA in Information Technology articulation with UNT
(in early stages of development)
One student has enrolled in the UNT BA-IT program
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Incumbent Workforce
A large number of students enrolled in CT courses are
incumbent workers who return for retraining and/or preparation
for certification and job promotions.
Many have received raises and job promotions as a result of
knowledge and skills gain through their courses.
Some of the companies where students have been employed
over the past year include
AT&T DGFastchannel DCCCD
TXU Mesquite ISD
CompuCom
JPS Health Network
City of University Park
Dallas County Auditor’s office
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Goal 2 Professional
Development
Faculty/Staff Participation Events
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Joint Faculty Meetings
Synergy 2008
Cisco State Instructor Meeting
Working Connections 2008
Cisco Academy 2008 Annual Conference
Network World IT Roadmap
Green IT Summit
Mentored College Workshop
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Goal 3 Recruiting UnderServed Populations
Faculty & Staff have participated in 28 recruitment events
from March 4, 2008 – January 9, 2009
(Total of over 150 events since the grant began Fall 2004)
 High School College & Career Fairs
 Campus tours for Middle School/High Schools
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State and National Leadership Conferences
 Hispanic, Black & Asian Expos and Festivals
 Women’s Conferences, Community-based Events
 eXtreme Techno Camp
 Student Success Fairs & New Student Orientations
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Partnerships
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Urban League of Greater Dallas & North Central Texas
Todd Wagner Foundation/YMCA Miracles After School All-Stars
Dallas County Commissioner’s Court – Jail Education program
Black Data Processing Association (BDPA)
Dallas County Youth Village
Preservation LINK
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Enrollment in CT Courses
% Increase from Fall 2004
Fall 2004
Sp 2005
Fall 2005
Sp 2006
Fall 2006
Sp 2007
Fall 2007
Sp 2008
Fall 2008
162
258
203
228
241
240
274
258
321
Base
59%
25%
41%
49%
48%
69%
59%
98%
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Enrollment vs Completers
2004FA-2008FA Duplicated
Enrollment vs Completers
2004FA-2008FA UnDuplicated
Enrollment vs Completers
238
250
211
199
196
175
200
152
150
100
121
148
120
153
162
155
111
123
126
93
125
350
321
300
274
258
181
228
250
200
150
195
162
241
240
203
161
160
175
187
258
254
225
170
122
100
50
50
0
0
Enrollment
Completers
Enrollment
Completers
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Enrollment 3 Major Ethnicities
(Males & Females)
White
2004Fa
2005SP
2005FA
2006SP
2006FA
2007SP
2007FA
2008SP
2008FA
41 Base
72 76%
52 27%
78 90%
68 66%
68 66%
68 66%
83 102%
70 71%
Black
Hispanic
64 Base
132 106%
73 14%
78 22%
90 41%
110 72%
106 66%
72 13%
99 55%
40 Base
40
0%
52
30%
45
13%
55
38%
40
0%
80 100%
81 103%
110 175%
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Enrollment 3 Major Ethnicities
(Males)
White
2004Fa
2005SP
2005FA
2006SP
2006FA
2007SP
2007FA
2008SP
2008FA
53 Base
67 26%
58
9%
81 53%
74 40%
56
6%
64 21%
73 38%
55
4%
Black
69
Base
83 20%
52 -25%
68
-1%
82 19%
72
4%
82 19%
55 -20%
64
-7%
Hispanic
35
31
37
38
45
29
60
62
78
Base
-11%
6%
9%
29%
-17%
71%
77%
123%
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Enrollment 3 Major Ethnicities
(Females)
White
2004Fa
7
2005SP
5
2005FA
6
2006SP
5
2006FA 12
2007SP 14
2007FA
4
2008SP 10
2008FA 15
Base
-29%
-14%
-29%
71%
100%
-43%
43%
114%
Black
16
50
28
20
19
36
24
17
35
Base
213%
75%
25%
19%
125%
50%
6%
119%
Hispanic
15
9
19
12
16
11
20
19
32
Base
-40%
27%
-20%
7%
-27%
33%
27%
113%
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Gender
2004FA Unduplicated Gender
29%
2008FA Unduplicated Gender
80%
20%
29%
29%
71%
71%
71%
Males
Females
ECC Headcount
Male
Female
Fall 04 30.2% 69.8%
Fall 08 30.4% 69.6%
80%
Males
Females
CT Enrollment
Male Female
71.1% 28.9%
70.6% 29.4%
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Additional Recruitment
Events Planned for Year 5
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Microsoft Minority Student Day 2009
Girls are IT Workshop
Adult Resource Center’s SURGE program (for women
interested seeking degrees in Networking )
New Student Orientation IT Breakout Sessions
Counselor/Advisor Update
eXtreme Techno Camp 2009
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Goal 4 Dissemination and
Involvement
Dialogue & Presentations at the following:
League for Innovation 2008
AACC Annual Convention 2008
Synergy 2008
ATE Principal Investigators Conference 2008
Green IT Summit 2008
Joint Faculty Meetings
Mentored College Workshops
eXtreme Techno Camp 2008
BDPA / El Centro Technology Job Fair
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News Articles & Marketing
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Dallas Morning News Ads
Quick Newspaper
Class Schedule Ads
eXtreme Techno Camp Brochure
Convergence Technology Awards Brochure
CT Course and Program Flyers
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Recognition of Faculty in
the Program
Juanita Marquez is serving as Co-Chair of the Learning
Outcomes Assessment Committee and represents all technical
occupational programs.
The committee is developing a College Assessment Plan to be
used by the instructional units and support service areas and
will also assist with defining Student Learning Outcomes
(SLOs) at the course, program and college level to specify
knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes students are expected
to attain as a result of their involvement in a collegiate
experience.
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Recognition of Faculty in
the Program
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Tracking student outcomes and documenting evidence of
achievement for SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools) compliance is vital to achieving re-accreditation.
El Centro’s next re-accreditation will be in 2012
Juanita will take the lead in helping us with the CT curriculum
mapping and defining SLOs that focus on mastery of core
competencies needed in one course in order to be successful
in a sequential course, degree, certificate and/or CT job.
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Reflection & High Points
from Grant Involvement
Opportunity to partner with neighboring institutions
Involvement in creating curriculum & awards representing
emerging technologies and jobs for the future
Upgrading faculty/staff knowledge & skills through professional
development events
Developing a strong team of faculty & staff to support & promote
the CT program
Networking opportunities with business & industry reps on
Regional Business Advisory Committee
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Reflection & High Points
from Grant Involvement
Acquisition of new hardware, software and materials needed for
CT courses
Continued support from college administration for our IT
programs
Monetary support for the CT program ($40-$50K each grant year)
with funds from Carl Perkins, Title V, and the Marketing
Department
Enthusiastic faculty & staff who willingly participate in
recruitment/retention, professional development and
curriculum revision
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Reflection & High Points
from Grant Involvement
Sharing resources and information and mentoring others
Increased enrollment of under-represented populations
A feeling of pride and sense of accomplishment in doing our
part to reach the goals of the grant
It has been a privilege to serve as a Co-PI over the past 4 ½ years
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College Commitment
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El Centro College continues to be committed to sustaining and
institutionalizing the Convergence Technology program and we
look forward to continued involvement as a partner in the
future.
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Questions and Contacts
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Dr. Bette Plog, Co-PI
El Centro College - DCCCD
bplog@dcccd.edu
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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under
Grant No. 0402356. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those
of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation