THE ROLE OF CURRICULUM,

INSTRUCTION AND PARTNERSHIPS

IN CREATING THREE NEW CAMPUS

BUILDINGS

Linda McDermitt, Steve Grabowski and Michelle Nekuda, Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors

And

Tom McDonnell, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs

Fort Omaha Campus

Vision Statement

Create an environment where education, industry and the community partner to empower students to live fully authentic lives, enjoy meaningful work, and create satisfying careers through a versatile, collaborative, inter-disciplinary education process that is focused on construction and emerging technologies within a dynamic workplace.

Video Overview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5gUA45YclU

Construction Education Center

Construction Education Center

• The Concept• Working as part of a

housing construction crew• Clocking in and out• Team meetings• Using mobile devices• High tech simulators• Viewing seminars from

actual construction sites• Capstone lab

• Learning Spaces• Architectural Drafting and Design

• Civil Engineering • Construction Technology

• Electrical Technology

• Electrical Apprenticeship

• Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

• Industrial and Commercial Trades

• Masonry • Plumbing Apprenticeship

• Sustainability

• Weatherization • Welding

Center for Advanced and Emerging Technologies

Center for Advanced and Emerging Technologies

• The Concept

• Business and industry partner with education

• New product research and development

• Training and retraining the workforce for high tech jobs

• Learning Spaces

• Critical Facilities Management

• Fabrication Lab

• Data Center

• Entrepreneurial Production Lab

• Corporate Exhibit Space

• Building Automation Systems

Center for Advanced and Emerging Technologies

Center for Advanced and Emerging Technologies

Academic Skills Center

Academic Skills Center

• The Concept• Point for entry for all new

students

• Student services center with multiple career exploration kiosks

• Multiple group study rooms and collaborative learning commons

• Modular math learning labs

• Developmental bridge program

• Learning Spaces• Career navigation

• Learning communities

• Developmental education

• General education courses in context

• ReadRight®

• Active learning spaces

Academic Skills Center

Proof of Concept--CEC

• Contextualized Math and English

• Stackable Credentials

• Capstone Job Site

• Co-location of programs

Proof of Concept--CEC

• Contextualized Math and English

Proof of Concept--CEC

• Stackable Credentials

• Learn to Earn model

Proof of Concept--CEC

• Capstone job site

Proof of Concept--CEC

• Co-Location

Proof of Concept--ASC

• Modular Math

• Aksarben scholarships

• Active learning spaces=active learning curriculum

Proof of Concept--ASC

Proof of Concept--ASC

Proof of Concept--ASC

Proof of Concept--ASC

Proof of Concept--ASC

Proof of Concept--ASC

• I like this class set up over the traditional classroom setup.

• I really liked the idea of making classrooms like this.

• Love this room!

• Love this room, very helpful.

• loved the atmosphere of the room and the aura from the teacher

• Really cool classroom.

• This classroom setup is AMAZING! Very conducive to learning. The teacher

used it admirably and made very good use of ALL the different aspects. This

is a clear sign to me of your commitment to excellence in learning.

• This room is great. I wish more rooms here would be like this, it helps keep

my attention.

• Very good learning environment, really helps you with wanting to come to class and learn.

Proof of Concept--CAET

• PROTO Academy

• Automate

• TransIT

• IMPACT

Proof of Concept--CAET

• PROTO Academy

• IT-enhanced career training for displaced workers

• Fab Lab for prototype product development

Proof of Concept--CAET

• Automate

• Training in Building Automation Systems:

• HVAC

• Security

• Maintenance Management

• Energy Management

• Fire Safety Control

Proof of Concept--CAET

• TransIT

• Transportation-related career training

• Statewide consortium

• TAACT Funded

Proof of Concept--CAET

• Project IMPACT Statewide Initiative

• Introduction to Industrial Safety

• Introduction to Quality and Continuous Improvement

• Introduction to Manufacturing Technology

• Introduction to Maintenance Technology

ANY QUESTIONS?Thank you!