Pierce County Advisory Meeting
/ October 13, 20104:45p.m.
Clover Park Technical College (McGavick Center), Lakewood, WA
Meeting called by: / Diane Carver / Type of meeting: / Informal/Presentation
Facilitators: / Michael Christianson/Diane Carver/ Linda Drake / Note taker: / Diane Carver
Timekeeper: / Diane Carver
Attendees: / See sign in sheet
Minutes
Agenda item: / 4:45-5:00 Sign in, hors d‘oeuvres and networking / Presenter: N/ADiscussion:
Agenda item: / Keynote speaker—Eleni Papadakis
Introduction by Michael Christianson, Career and Technical Education Director, Bethel School District / Presenter:
Eleni Papadakis, Executive Director, Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
Discussion: / In what ways can community and business members collaborate with teachers to benefit Career and Technical Education students?
See Power Point www.pc3connect.org
Agenda item: / Welcome to Clover Park Technical College / Presenter: Dr. John Walstrum, President, Clover Park Technical College
Discussion: / Dr. Walstrum spoke about CPTC programs; statistics about students; graduation statistics for Clover Park Technical College.
Agenda item: / Highlights of Pierce County college programs--Pierce County Workforce Deans
Introduction by Linda Drake, Interim Executive Director, Pierce County Careers Connection / Presenters:
· LaRita Mandley, Dean of Division II at CPTC
· Steve Ellis, Dean of Division III at CPTC
· Jean Watley, Dean of Instruction at Bates TC
· Charlie Crawford, Dean of Business and Workforce Education at TCC
· Jo Ann Baria, Dean of Workforce Education, Pierce College District
Discussion: / The workforce deans talked briefly about their programs and gave contact information.
Agenda item: / Clover Park Technical College hosted tours of their facility / Presenters:
Bekki Haggerty
Jim Gordon
Janet Holm
Discussion:
Bekki Haggerty is a nationally certified Histology technician with 20 years of industry experience. The Histology program is one of the largest in the nation with the highest success rate of 93% pass rate (the national average is 56%). Bekki is the 2010 recipient of the National Society of Histotechnology excellence in teaching award.
Jim Gordon is a Journeyman Electrician, with 43 years of field experience specializing in low voltage applications, such as Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm, Card Access, and Closed Circuit TV. He teaches a Certificate Program as well as a Degree program that are approved by the State of Washington as a career path for students to obtain a Washington State Journeyman Electrical License. Jim also teaches Continuing Education Classes to existing Journeyman to assist them to keep their Licenses valid. In addition to his Industry related Certifications, Jim has also won the Pierce County WAVE “Outstanding Educator of the Year Award” twice.
Janet Holm is your College contact for tours, classroom presentations, along with the VIP Pass for Class program, which allows students to spend a day in a college program. She has been nationally recognized for the work she has done to promote Technical Education to students in Washington State. Janet will be conducting a general campus tour. Tour stops will include: Pharmacy Technician, Cosmetology, Esthetics Sciences, Auto Collision / Auto Technician.
2010 Attendees:
Bethel School District
Orting School District
Steilacoom School District
Eatonville School District
Clover Park School District
Pierce County Skills Center
Clover Park Technical College
Bates Technical College
Tacoma Community College
Pierce College
Pierce County Careers Connection (PC3)
Workforce Partners/Advisors
Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
Resources: / Power Point from keynote and minutes available on the PC3 website: www.pc3connect.org
Adjournment: / Meeting adjourned prior to tours at 7:10 p.m.