February 10, 2005 Sub-Committee Meeting / Agenda
NW Agriscience / Advisory Council Sub-committee Meeting
February 10, 2005
I. Introductions:
II. Purpose of Sub-committee:
· Assist with student led projects
· Create community awareness
· Increase public visibility
· Help reinvent Agriscience
III. Blog site update:
IV. FFA Regional Report:
V. Water monitoring projects:
· Park Lake
· Deer Lake
· Other
VI. OSMTECH: update
· National Technology Plan
· District initiatives
VII. Video-conferencing pilot project:
VIII. Green Machine Presentation:
IX. The plan/responsibilities
X. Other items:
Next meeting date, time, etc.
*Handouts: Mike Wendland article; Notes from 1/13/05 meeting; letter from supt.; other.
Minutes: Advisory Council Meeting 1-13-2005 / Jana Thams
Agriscience / Advisory Council Meeting Notes
January 13, 2005
Item / Notes
I. Welcome and Introductions
Everyone introduced him or herself. In attendance were Bill Miller, Miller Landscaping; John Iras, McMath Hulbert Solar Observatory; Jim Ross, McMath Hulbert Solar Observatory; Linda Torony, OSTCNW; Jana Thams, OSTCNW; Paul Briercheck, McMath Hulbert Solar Observatory; Nancy White, OSTCNW; Bill Conley, Parent Representative and Oakland Schools; Sue Maxam, Oakland Schools; and Tom Smith, OSTCNW.
II. Role of Advisory Committee and Members
Tom gave a brief explanation of who makes up the advisory committee. He also explained that these meetings are required by the state.
III. Where We are Now and Where Can We Go From Here
Tom explained the FFA competitions, which is a big part of the cluster at this time. He let members know that students presented their final round of demonstrations for FFA. The same scorecards that the State uses were used and students were evaluated. Northwest Campus is paying student dues this year so there is 100% participation. It is also part of their core employability skills.
Members of the advisory looked over the Career Options Chart and Tom explained how it was developed and how it should be read. The campus is looking to get an option to license students in Pet Grooming.
Tom went over the follow-up calls and explained the numbers. There was discussion about past students and how they keep in contact with instructors. Sue stressed that it is important to send success stories to Dr. Markavich at Oakland Schools.
Recommendations
Advisory committee is in support of looking at expanding the Agriscience Cluster at the Northeast Campus. They all feel that there is a great need. If there is not room at the existing facility, it could be set up virtually or possibly set up within business and industry.
Summer School Options – School will be set up this summer and there is a possibility of setting up the classroom on site somewhere where they can actually experience hands-on work. It will be a great way to interest college-bound students who have not thought of those options. 60 hours would equal ½ credit. 10 to 15 students would be required to run the summer school. It could also be set up as a research project. General course descriptions are due next week, by January 21.
Sue explained how there is a server set up in Oakland County so students can work collaboratively with other campus students. There is a lot of room to use. The Agriscience cluster could use a few more computers to enable students to take advantage of this server. It is a recommendation that students to begin working with other campuses via the computer lab until the room has been renovated. Lots of suggestions for using the V-Tel within business and industry. Linda Torony will develop a pilot program.
The recommendation has been made to meet more often or have subcommittees to meet regarding certain projects and then make a recommendation to the whole group. John Iras volunteered to chair that subcommittee. Areas to concentrate on are perception, awareness, expansion, student empowerment and community involvement.
Park Lake and Deer Lake Project – The suggestions was made to possibly have the Environmental Planning meeting here at the Northwest Campus and V-Tel it to other Technical Campuses.
Paul will set up an advisory blog site in order to share information with the advisory committee.
IV. Involvement of Community
Employability skills are the first step. Ongoing activities within the cluster: Sol Conference, Observatory, Miller Landscape, Binder Park Zoo, Poultry Project, Bass Pro Shop.
Bill Conley shared that there might be some opportunities for students interested in fisheries goose counting, or pheasant counting. Bill will supply Jana with contact information.
Advisory Members were asked to volunteer for the FFA Skills Competition at the Southeast Campus.
V. Next Meeting Date
The next meeting will be February 10, 2005 at the Northwest Campus at 2:00 pm.
Actions Assigned:
Name / Action /
Due By:
Date Completed:
Tom Smith / Linda Torony
Summer School Proposal
1/21/05
Linda Torony
Pilot Project using V-Tel
Test
3/18/05
Paul Briercheck
Set Up Blog Site
1/21/05
Bill Conley
Supply Jana with Phone Numbers
1/21/05
February 10, 2005
I. Introductions:
II. Purpose of Sub-committee:
· Assist with student led projects
· Create community awareness
· Increase public visibility
· Help reinvent Agriscience
III. Blog site update:
IV. FFA Regional Report:
V. Water monitoring projects:
· Park Lake
· Deer Lake
· Other
VI. OSMTECH: update
· National Technology Plan
· District initiatives
VII. Video-conferencing pilot project:
VIII. Green Machine Presentation:
IX. The plan/responsibilities
X. Other items:
Next meeting date, time, etc.
*Handouts: Mike Wendland article; Notes from 1/13/05 meeting; letter from supt.; other.
Minutes: Advisory Council Meeting 1-13-2005 / Jana Thams
Agriscience / Advisory Council Meeting Notes
January 13, 2005
Item / Notes
I. Welcome and Introductions
Everyone introduced him or herself. In attendance were Bill Miller, Miller Landscaping; John Iras, McMath Hulbert Solar Observatory; Jim Ross, McMath Hulbert Solar Observatory; Linda Torony, OSTCNW; Jana Thams, OSTCNW; Paul Briercheck, McMath Hulbert Solar Observatory; Nancy White, OSTCNW; Bill Conley, Parent Representative and Oakland Schools; Sue Maxam, Oakland Schools; and Tom Smith, OSTCNW.
II. Role of Advisory Committee and Members
Tom gave a brief explanation of who makes up the advisory committee. He also explained that these meetings are required by the state.
III. Where We are Now and Where Can We Go From Here
Tom explained the FFA competitions, which is a big part of the cluster at this time. He let members know that students presented their final round of demonstrations for FFA. The same scorecards that the State uses were used and students were evaluated. Northwest Campus is paying student dues this year so there is 100% participation. It is also part of their core employability skills.
Members of the advisory looked over the Career Options Chart and Tom explained how it was developed and how it should be read. The campus is looking to get an option to license students in Pet Grooming.
Tom went over the follow-up calls and explained the numbers. There was discussion about past students and how they keep in contact with instructors. Sue stressed that it is important to send success stories to Dr. Markavich at Oakland Schools.
Recommendations
Advisory committee is in support of looking at expanding the Agriscience Cluster at the Northeast Campus. They all feel that there is a great need. If there is not room at the existing facility, it could be set up virtually or possibly set up within business and industry.
Summer School Options – School will be set up this summer and there is a possibility of setting up the classroom on site somewhere where they can actually experience hands-on work. It will be a great way to interest college-bound students who have not thought of those options. 60 hours would equal ½ credit. 10 to 15 students would be required to run the summer school. It could also be set up as a research project. General course descriptions are due next week, by January 21.
Sue explained how there is a server set up in Oakland County so students can work collaboratively with other campus students. There is a lot of room to use. The Agriscience cluster could use a few more computers to enable students to take advantage of this server. It is a recommendation that students to begin working with other campuses via the computer lab until the room has been renovated. Lots of suggestions for using the V-Tel within business and industry. Linda Torony will develop a pilot program.
The recommendation has been made to meet more often or have subcommittees to meet regarding certain projects and then make a recommendation to the whole group. John Iras volunteered to chair that subcommittee. Areas to concentrate on are perception, awareness, expansion, student empowerment and community involvement.
Park Lake and Deer Lake Project – The suggestions was made to possibly have the Environmental Planning meeting here at the Northwest Campus and V-Tel it to other Technical Campuses.
Paul will set up an advisory blog site in order to share information with the advisory committee.
IV. Involvement of Community
Employability skills are the first step. Ongoing activities within the cluster: Sol Conference, Observatory, Miller Landscape, Binder Park Zoo, Poultry Project, Bass Pro Shop.
Bill Conley shared that there might be some opportunities for students interested in fisheries goose counting, or pheasant counting. Bill will supply Jana with contact information.
Advisory Members were asked to volunteer for the FFA Skills Competition at the Southeast Campus.
V. Next Meeting Date
The next meeting will be February 10, 2005 at the Northwest Campus at 2:00 pm.
Actions Assigned:
Name / Action /
Due By:
Date Completed:
Tom Smith / Linda Torony
Summer School Proposal
1/21/05
Linda Torony
Pilot Project using V-Tel
Test
3/18/05
Paul Briercheck
Set Up Blog Site
1/21/05
Bill Conley
Supply Jana with Phone Numbers
1/21/05
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