OPAS Pathways Workgroup

Focal Strategy

Create, develop, and maintain engineering and applied science pathways so that more students successfully transition among education institutions and into the workforce.

Action Items

Jo/Tom: Document the primary instructional languages of OUS and Oregon community colleges. Show additional classes such as C++ at a Java-based institution.
Jo:

talk to ETIC CS Task force about a description of a CS degree at a liberal arts institution versus a CS degree at an engineering institution.
Verify if the ETIC grant work on learning outcomes includes CS (it does, and the information has been forwarded to Tom – let Jo know if you want to see it).
Talk to Di Saunders about a high school PR piece – “Not all Diplomas are Created Equal” (maybe better named “Graduate Ready to Go”?) and marketing plan; can we identify additional resources to do this?
Talk to Sam Tupou about the content for the “What should you do in High School column” of the Satellite View Career Pathways flyover.
Talk to Tim Brower about additional content for the high school side.

Tom/Scott: work on recruiting and networking as per suggestions in the meeting
Tom:

Contact Dodi Coreson and Linda Caroll, OCCC co-chairs, about getting on the agenda at the November meeting.
Identify or delegate finding an assessment piece, and knowledge and skills

Tom/Sue: develop a scope of work for a Statewide Articulation agreement in CS. Attempt to find some kick-start money to cover meeting costs. Identify staffing resources if possible.

Agenda - #9 - Draft - October, 2007

Please Note	This agenda has been drafted by Jo - expect it to change.
	PR Materials - "Graduate Ready to Go" Content Development Marketing Plan Additional Forums
	CS Articulation Recruiting Scope of Work Plan Background information
	Next Meeting Date and Agenda Items

Working Documents

OACTE Presentation Webpage	Professional Organizations' Events .xls - 031507 - send amendments to Jo, please
Manufacturing-Based Trades, Technical and Engineering Careers Articulated Education Pathways Poster front - (rev May 15 07) back - back as zip file (rev April 30 07)	Blank Word Document with OPAS Logo
OACTE Presentation Powerpoint slides rev 041707 Abbreviated version - no Accreditation info, less PLTW info - 051707	Funding Analysis Worksheet for the Steering Committee
Manufacturing Engineering Technology Articulation Crosswalk - .xls - revision October 31, 2007 - v13
"Good News for Students: Agreement Smoothes Towards Careers in Manufacturing Engineering and Technology" Informational Announcement/ Press Release	Brainstorming Legislative Concepts - 090707
OPAS Pathways Workgroup June 2007 Summary of Goals and Accomplishments	OPAS Summary of Strategy - August 2007
Satellite Career Pathways Flyover

Roster

Chair Tom Thompson	Industrial and Engineering Systems Specialist, Oregon Department of Education	Tom began his current position at ODE in January; he taught science at Philomath High for years. He's also on the OPAS Steering Committee and the Prepare Workgroup.
Susan Boyanovsky	Instructional Program Specialist, CCWD (Community Colleges and Workforce Development )	Susan has been an active contributor to OPAS activities since helping plan the original summit in 2005.
Jay Bockelman	Program Director, Software Engineering Technology	Jay enjoys education because it allows him to use the technical skils garnered from a career in industry, and the people skills from his years as a counselor.
Scott Giltz	Dean, Technical Career Education Division, Clackamas Community College	Scott is an enthusiastic advocate of the pathways model.
Fred Haynes	Dean, Linn-Benton Community College	Fred is active in many professional groups, and is committed to creating a system that will outlive the personal relationships that keep things moving now.
Ron Jantzi	Director of Engineering, Math and Science, Chemeketa CC	Ron is organized and insightful about the wide range of issues and skills in his student populations.
Dave Johnson	Professor; ONAMI (Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute); Outreach for MSI (Materials Science Institute), UO	Dave is emphatic about communicating to kids how to keep options open - all the pathways, not just the highway.
Pat Kraft	Faculty Dept. Chair, Machine Manufacturing Technology, PCC Sylvania	Pat is concerned about the high demand from industry for his graduates that is not being met because of the difficulties keeping enrollment up. He also likes Aloha shirts on gloomy days.
Gary Naseth	Associate Provost, OIT	Gary travels frequently around the state.
Jo Oshiro	OPAS Staff Support	Jo came to OPAS after 10 years "at home" as personal assistant to a kid who's done soccer, Girl Scouts, LEGO Robotics, marching band. She thinks that STEM education is more closely allied to arts education than most people are willing to admit, and believes passionately in active learning and immersion. In a previous life, Jo did a variety of computer programming and support.
Sam Tupou	Director of School Improvement, Lane County ESD	Sam takes a global view, and would like all career pathways information centrally located to support counselors and students.

Advisors and Interested Observers - on the listserv to stay informed, not attending meetings

Jeff Triplett	Division Dean, Math and Industrial Technology, PCC Sylvania	Jeff does not have an engineering background, but is committed to our cause. He recently joined the OPAS Steering Committee.
Jeanne Yerkovich	Pathways Coordinator, Portland Public Schools.	Jeanne had a very successful career at David Douglas before moving to PPS.

For questions or information regarding these committees, please email Jo Oshiro or call (503) 725.2910.

last update to this page October 31, 2007 jco

Pathways Activity in 2006	Archive of Previous Meeting (2007) Agendas
Workshop 2006 Final Report	Meeting #5 Notes - January 22, 2007
Pathways Mission	Meeting #6 Notes - February 15, 2007
Workgroup Roster	Meeting #7 Notes - March 19, 2007
	Meeting #8 Notes - April 25, 2007
Methods from Workshop 2006	Meeting #9 Notes - July 24, 2007 - coming soon

OACTE Presentation Webpage
Working Documents
Action Items