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Transformation Agenda Peer Learning SummitJanuary 15, 2014
Aligning Stackable Credentials with Careers
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BIT Program Revision Goals• Respond to state challenge of increasing workforce readiness to fill needed jobs.
• Enable already-working students to earn higher wages while in pursuit of degrees.
• Preserve commitment to encourage student transfer to baccalaureate degree institutions.
• Clearly communicate new opportunities made available through BIT Pathways initiative.
BIT By the Numbers:BIT Degree Enrollment
BIT Certificate Enrollment
Total Unique BITEnrollment
% GCC Total Enrollment
% BIT Degrees & Certificates in Spring Graduation
Fall, 2008* 219 14 230 9.9%
Fall, 2012* 275 21 296 13.5% 16.5%
Fall, 2013 265 85# 290 14.6%
*Based on GCC at A Glance#Based on BIT data
Where We Were:A. A. Degrees A. S. Degrees Certificates
Business Administration Transfer
Accounting Entrepreneurship
Computer Science Computer Information Systems
Office Assistant
Computer Science Application s
Management Real Estate
Economics Marketing Web Design & Development
Hospitality and Tourism Office Management
A. A. Route: Prepares for transfer to Baccalaureate programs; builds career-
based skills on the way.
A.A. Business Administration
Transfer
Retail Management
CertificateNew!
Management Certificate
New!
Network Administration
CertificateNew!
Hospitality and Tourism
CertificateNew!
Computer-Assisted
Bookkeeping Certificate
New!
A. A. Liberal Arts -Computer Science
Option
A. A. Liberal Arts – Computer Science
Applications
A. A. Liberal Arts – Economics Option
A. A. Liberal Arts - Hospitality and Tourism Option
Hospitality and Tourism
CertificateNew!
Business & Information Technology Pathways:Career Certificate Programs which Stack into
Associate of Arts Degrees
A.S. Route: Provides education in preparation for specific careers; prepares for transfer to some
Baccalaureate programs
A.S. Accounting
Computer-Assisted
Bookkeeping Certificate
NEW!
A.S. Computer Information
Systems
Network Administration
CertificateNew!
A.S. CIS – Office Management
CIS – Office Administration
CertificateNew!
A.S. Management
Management Certificate
New!
Entrepreneurship Certificate
Real Estate Certificate
A.S. Marketing
Retail Management
CertificateNew!
Web Development and Design Certificate
Business & Information Technology Pathways:Career Certificate Programs which Stack into
Associate of Science Degrees
BIT Program Revision Process – analytical and systematic
Top 100 Job Projections –
Franklin/Hampshire Counties
I.D. Current Job Prep Programs
I.D. Current Job Prep Gaps
Match Gaps to GCC BIT Capabilities
Design Stackable Programs to Meet
Gaps
Consult with Local Employers
Design Courses Efficiently
Move through Approval Process with Unanimous Support from BIT
What it takes:• Intensive advising by BIT faculty – declining numbers of faculty carrying increasing advising loads.
• Open Office Hours in Hammond Business Studio staffed by all BIT faculty.
• Close monitoring of U. Mass requirements.• Increased number of online course offerings.• Strong engagement in and out of the classroom through hands-on, customized learning opportunities.
• Extensive service learning opportunities through community connections• BUS 209 Marketing Projects• VITA• Business Club
Massachusetts Community Colleges & Workforce Development Transformation Agenda
Transformation Agenda Peer Learning SummitJanuary 15, 2014
This workforce solution is 100% funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, TAACCCT grant agreement # TC-22505-11-60-A-25.The solution was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. Massachusetts Community Colleges are equal opportunity employers. Adaptive equipment available upon request for persons with disabilities. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License CCBY3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
