Tim
Here is the attachment that should go to each of the advisory committee members along with the agenda. Also please bring additional copies to the meeting.
GJH
>>> Thomas Whelihan 9/25/2013 4:34 PM >>>
Dear Colleagues,
FYI:
>>> Thomas Whelihan 9/25/2013 10:56 AM >>>
Greetings All,
Once again, I want to thank you for your time and great work on this challenging initiative.
Our understanding is that we ended the meeting with agreement on 4 of the 5 program options:
1. Web Development AAS
2. Computer Programming AAS
3. IT/Network Administration/Network Security/Systems Support (re-tooling curriculum utilizing the strengths of these areas) Name change will probably occur AAS
4. Information Technology AS
5 Information Technology AAS.
It is our view that we do not have agreement/consensus on the Information Technology AAS (5).
We would ask that the IT,Network Administration,Systems Support faculty, and the Information Technology faculty meet to develop a plan that would incorporate the respective content areas into one comprehensive AAS. We believe the two areas have enough similarities to allow for one AAS credential with a compliment of certificates to support our strategic goals.
There appears to be consensus around the idea of moving away from diplomas that have similar credit levels in favors of shorter certificates.
We will present a draft model to the CAO/cabinet that identifies 4 Associate level credentials with a compliment of longer certificates that support the four degree areas.
I will ask Jackie Hoban to facilitate a meeting time in the very near future to work on the development of a combined AAS (3 & 5), as discussed above.
Regards,
Tom Whelihan

Senior Dean
Your Regional College of Choice
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>>> Deb Flaskerud 9/24/2013 12:21 PM >>>
Monty and Tom,
Would you please send me a copy of the proposal that you will be submitting to the Cabinet so that I can have a copy for my records? I am not sure that I have an accurate accounting of what the final proposal ended up looking like.
Thank you.
Deb
Deb Flaskerud - IT Faculty
Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State)
Detroit Lakes, eCampus, Fergus Falls, Moorhead, Wadena.
Your Regional College of Choice.