Increasing Enrollment in Increasing Enrollment in the Aeronautical the Aeronautical

Engineering Technology Engineering Technology ProgramProgram

By Isaac ParenteauBy Isaac Parenteau

AgendaAgenda

The NeedThe Need

Description of the ProjectDescription of the Project

BudgetBudget

ConclusionConclusion

NeedNeed

Problem:Problem:• Airframe & Power Plant LicenseAirframe & Power Plant License• Lack of AdvertisementLack of Advertisement

Ramifications:Ramifications:• Economical FeasibilityEconomical Feasibility• Gaps in EmploymentGaps in Employment• Program CancellationProgram Cancellation

Economical FeasibilityEconomical Feasibility

Expensive PartsExpensive Parts

• $2000 Pre-made Solar panel$2000 Pre-made Solar panel

$2.50 per remnant$2.50 per remnant

• $2500 power board$2500 power board

$400 x2 for batteries$400 x2 for batteries

• Lithium batteries substituted because of the lack of Lithium batteries substituted because of the lack of fundsfunds

Employment GapsEmployment Gaps

Degrees in Aerospace Declined 41% Degrees in Aerospace Declined 41% Between 1991-2000Between 1991-2000

75% Will Need to be Retrained75% Will Need to be Retrained

80% of the Positions Will Need a 80% of the Positions Will Need a College DegreeCollege Degree

Program CancellationProgram Cancellation

Unable to Fulfill Employment GapUnable to Fulfill Employment Gap

““VTC would be irresponsible if we VTC would be irresponsible if we spent thousands of dollars on a spent thousands of dollars on a program that had insufficient program that had insufficient enrollment” –Dr. Ty Handy, President enrollment” –Dr. Ty Handy, President of VTCof VTC

Project DescriptionProject Description

Eliminate the Airframe and Power Plant Eliminate the Airframe and Power Plant License Requirement.License Requirement.

Rename the Program to Better Suit its Rename the Program to Better Suit its CurriculumCurriculum

Add More Classes to Fill the GapAdd More Classes to Fill the Gap

Advertise to Local Companies and Schools.Advertise to Local Companies and Schools.

New Curriculum NameNew Curriculum Name

Aerospace TechnologyAerospace Technology

Current CurriculumCurrent Curriculum

New CurriculumNew CurriculumFirst Year

Fall Courses Spring Courses

Classes Credits Classes Credits

INT 1000 Freshman Orientation 1 AER 2022 Spacecraft Systems II 3

AER 2021 Spacecraft Systems I 3 AER 2120 Aerospace Materials 3

ENG 10XX English* 3-4 CIS 1080 Intro to Spdsht & Db Mgmt 2

MAT 1420 Technical Math 5 MAT 1520 Calculus for Engineering 4

ELE XXXX AH/SS Elective ** 3 PHY 1041 Physics I 4

Total 18-19 Total 16

New CurriculumNew CurriculumSecond Year

Fall Courses Spring Courses

Classes Credits Classes Credits

AER 2072 Satellite Project 1 PHY XXXX Modern Physics 4

ENG 2080 Technical Communication 3 ELT 2072 Electronics 4

PHY 1042 Physics II 4 AutoCAD Class 3

ELE XXXX AH/SS Elective** 3 CNC Class 3

ELT 2071 Basic Electricity 3 ELE XXXX AH/SS Elective** 3

Total 14 Total 17

New CurriculumNew Curriculum

New CurriculumNew Curriculum = 65-66 Credits= 65-66 Credits

Old Curriculum Old Curriculum = 68 Credits= 68 Credits

Standard 4 Semesters for Associate Standard 4 Semesters for Associate Degree Degree

Modern PhysicsModern Physics

Physics from 1920’s – Present DayPhysics from 1920’s – Present Day

• Speed of LightSpeed of Light

• Einstein's TheoriesEinstein's Theories

• Atomic EnergyAtomic Energy

AutoCADAutoCAD

Computer Assisted DesignComputer Assisted Design

Current Technology for EngineeringCurrent Technology for Engineering

Incorporate class with the Mechanical Incorporate class with the Mechanical Engineering ClassEngineering Class

AutoCADAutoCAD

Transceiver

Communication board

Main motherboard

Sub motherboard

Battery box

Power board

Electronic board

I/F board

Transceiver

Communication board

Main motherboard

Sub motherboard

Battery box

Power board

Electronic board

I/F board

Figure 1- NASA’s Jet Propulsions Laboratory’s Galileo Spacecraft Designed With AutoCAD

Figure 2- Basic internal layout of a

Cube Satellite using AutoCAD

CNC ClassCNC Class

Computer Numerically Controlled Computer Numerically Controlled Milling MachineMilling Machine

Another Emerging TechnologyAnother Emerging Technology

Allows for 3-Axis MillingAllows for 3-Axis Milling

AdvertisementAdvertisement

TV AdvertisementTV Advertisement

Local High Schools or BusinessesLocal High Schools or Businesses

Promote the ProgramPromote the Program

AdvertisementAdvertisement

ImpactImpact

New Name to Reflect New ProgramNew Name to Reflect New Program

No RequirementsNo Requirements

Learning New TechnologiesLearning New Technologies

Increased Revenue for VTCIncreased Revenue for VTC

BudgetBudget

Start- up Costs

ItemQuantity Cost

AutoCAD 2008 10 $1,600.00

CNC Machine (VMC VF-1YT)

1 $50,000.00

Subtotal $51,600.00

10% Indirect $5,160.00

Total $55,760.00

Recurring Costs (yearly)

ItemQuantity Cost

AutoCAD Instructor 1 $3600.00

CNC Instructor 1 $3600.00

Total $7200.00

ConclusionsConclusions

BenefitsBenefits• Increase EnrollmentIncrease Enrollment• Help Fill the Employment GapHelp Fill the Employment Gap• Increase Revenue for Future ProjectsIncrease Revenue for Future Projects

Q & A?Q & A?