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- 1. Workforce and ABEEmbracing Digital Learning Spaces, Jump-Start SeminarBismarck State College02/23/2010
- 2. Bismarck State CollegeAcommunity college located in Bismarck, ND since 1939
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- 5. Regionally Accredited bythe Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
- 6. 30 technicalprograms
- 7. 6 programs withan energy focus and completely accessible online, 2 of them are also available in the classroom
- 8. Energy curriculum hasbeen offered for 34+ years
- 9. 14,000 non-creditstudents: Continuing Education, Training & Innovation
- 10. Customized Training &Apprenticeship ProgramsBismarck State CollegeNational Energy Center of ExcellenceUnited States Coast GuardDr. Larry C. Skogen, PresidentBusiness and Industry supported construction of NECE building
- 11. Designed to meetthe training and educational needs of the energy industry nationwide
- 12. Funding for thebuilding was donated by employees, individuals, community, energy industry, state and federal agencies ($18.3 million)
- 13. Building houses state-of-the-artlab facilities with new technology, equipment and simulators ($3.0 million)Bismarck State CollegeMission: Bismarck State College,an innovative community college, offers high quality education,workforce training, and enrichment programs reachinglocal and global communities.Vision: BSC, a national model for innovative education andworkforce training.
- 14. Online and/or Face-to-FaceEnergy OfferingsPower Plant Technology – operator education covering a broad array of electrical generation facilities that include; coal, oil, gas turbine/combined cycle, hydro, geothermal and wind.Nuclear Power Technology – education focused on meeting INPO requirements for non-licensed operator, maintenance, chemistry and health physics technicians.Process Plant Technology – operator education covering a broad array on industrial facilities that include refining, biodiesel, ethanol, food processing, and water treatment.Electric Power Technology – technician education focused on the transmission and distribution sectors of the energy industry. Upon completion of core fundamentals students specialize in one of four areas; line construction, metering, system design, and substation operation & maintenance.Electrical Transmission Systems Technology – operator education focused on dispatchers and system operators who control the electrical power grid and integration of power generation sources.Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Energy Management - the BAS program is designed for individuals interested in supervisory and management positions within the energy industry.Renewable Generation Technology (Fall 2010) – operator and technician education covering a broad array of renewable focused generation technologies including; geothermal, solar, wind, biomass, hydro, tidal, and fuel cells.Non-Credit Workforce Training and Apprenticeship Offerings
- 15. 1,203 Unique Studentsin 2009 (credit bearing)
- 16. Growth of NECEOnline and Classroom Programs
- 17. U.S. Department ofEnergy (DOE) DesignationNational Power Plant Operations Technology and Education CenterThe official designationrecognizes BSC as the premiernational center of education and training for operators and technicians in the energyindustryMay 2007
- 18. Online and BlendedLearning through College Partnerships………..
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- 20. Technology…………………………………………….Online and BlendedLearning through College Partnerships Turtle Mountain Community College (TMCC)- General education courses delivered online or face-to-face by TMCC- Non-credit technical courses delivered online by BSC- TMCC transfers in/attaches TMCC credit to BSC technical courses- TMCC students come to BSC over summer term to complete hands-on lab competencies- TMCC grants student an AAS DegreeFox Valley Technical College (FVTC)- General education and some technical courses are delivered face-to- face by FVTC- Remaining technical courses delivered online by BSC- Financial aid consortium agreement in place with FVTC as lead institution - FVTC grants the student an AAS Degree
- 21. Online and BlendedLearning through Industry Partnerships* Industry Partners in Job-Shadow Opportunities (80 hr min)* Win – Win – Win* Internship and/or outage employment may replace job shadow requirement* Coupled with animation, simulation and online labs throughout the program Heat Exchanger Competencies: Student Mentor Dateo Check for external leaks - Notify Operations _______ _______ _______ o Conduct a temperature survey _______ _______ _______o Conduct a pressure survey _______ _______ _______o Back flush a heat exchanger _______ _______ _______o Check an exchanger for tube leaks _______ _______ _______o Place an exchanger in service _______ _______ _______o Take an exchanger out of service _______ _______ _______o Tightness test an exchanger _______ _______ _______o Prepare exchanger for maintenance- decontaminate _______ _______ _______o LOTO exchanger _______ _______ _______
- 22. Interactive Quizzes andExercises Utilizing Technology
- 23. Additional Online andBlended Learning Tools Case Studies:
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- 27. Link to BSC'sDemo Site WebLabPower Grid LaboratoryWebLab is an online laboratory that provides a full power system experience to the student.Consists of real equipment starting with two hydro-electric generators to manage the power loads.
- 28. Available anywhere inthe world via the Internet over modem speeds as low as 56k.
- 29. Access the WebLabPower Grid
- 30. WebLab SchedulerU.S. Secretaryof EnergyDr. Steven Chu Dr. Chu observes WebLabPedagogy
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- 34. Bismarck State CollegeNationalEnergy Center of ExcellenceUnited States Coast GuardDr. Larry C. Skogen, PresidentDr. Larry C. Skogen, PresidentBismarck State CollegeBruce Emmil, Associate VPNational Energy Center of ExcellenceBismarck State College