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Expanding Geospatial Technician Education Through Virginia’s Community Colleges
GeoTEd InstituteJune 1, 2013
NSF ATE DUE-0903270; 1205110
GeoTEd is…Funded by the NSF-Advanced
Technological Education (ATE) Program - $899,870 $899,870; October 2012 to 2015 6-state region (VA, TN, WV, KY, MD, NC)
Three year new ATE Project building on the work of the GTEVCC Project Ending April 30, 2013
Mission: to increase the number of geospatial technicians prepared to work to meet the growing demand in Virginia
GeoTEd Partners• Virginia Western Community College (VWCC)• Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC)• Southwest Virginia Community College
(SWCC)• J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
(JSRCC)• Virginia Geospatial Extension Program at
Virginia Tech (VGEP)• Virginia Space Grant Consortium (Project
Administrator)
GeoTEd Partners• VWCC – David Webb, Associate Professor of
Mechanical Engineering Technology and GIS• TNCC – Cherie Aukland, Associate Professor of
IT & Program Head for GIS• SWCC – Sandy Stephenson, Professor
Information Systems Technology• JSRCC – Wen Andrews, Professor and Program
Head, Department of Architectural & Civil Engineering Technology
• VT – Dr. John McGee, Virginia Geospatial Extension Agent
• VSGC – Chris Carter and Scott Bellows
GeoTEd Affiliate PartnersVirginia Community College System (VCCS)
John Tyler Community CollegeTidewater Community College
Northern Virginia Community CollegeVirginia Assoc. for Mapping & Land Information
Systems (VAMLIS)NASA Langley Research Center
Virginia Department of EducationESRI
International Technology Education Assoc.Virginia Geographic Information Network
(VGIN)James Madison University
Michael Baker Jr., Inc.Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA)
City of WilliamsburgDominion Virginia PowerBluefield State College
Northeast State Technical Community CollegeKinder GIS Services
Tazewell CountyRussell County
City of Newport NewsR&K Solutions
WorldView SolutionsTimmons Group
National GeoTech CenterBotetourt Technical Education Center
GeoTEd Affiliate Partners
Meeting the Geospatial NeedOccupational Information Network (O*NET) (DOL)
15 occupations related to ‘geospatial technologies’ (GST) 22 related to ‘GIS’ All 22 have a ‘Bright Outlook’ (employment increase of 20% or
more) during 2008-2018 defined as new and emerging occupations in a high growth
industry.Virginia - one of five states predicted to have the most
growth and demand for GST employees (Odinjobs.com) 5 state region (moderate growth)
DOL Report Recommendations – (re GST) ‘Community colleges should assume a strong role in training new GST technicians and providing professional development.
Meeting the Geospatial NeedBringing Together Education, Employers, GST Professionals Leveraging the VCCS and Regional Subject-Matter ExpertsAffordable Faculty and Teacher Professional DevelopmentStructured Mentoring and SupportIncreased Access to GST Courses
GeoTEd -- Prior ImpactsVWCC updated curriculum added specialization
in ITJTCC, TCC, SWCC, DSLCC started career
studies certificate in GISTCC is developing an Associates Degree in GIS
that includes direct articulation with ODUOther colleges are close to GST certificate
programs (PDCCC, JSRCC).17 faculty and 7 high school dual-enrollment
teachers attended 2-year cohort workshop hosted by VT
45 high school teachers trained
GeoTEd -- Prior Impacts• At least 20 newly-developed GST-based college
courses are now being offered (VCCS) TNCC: GIS 200,201,210,205 SWCC: GIS 200, 201, 205, 215 TCC: GIS 101, 203, 215, 255, 298 GCC: GIS 200 JSRCC: GIS 295 DSLCC: Intro to GIS, GIS Forest Mapping JTCC: GIS 101
GeoTEd -- Prior ImpactsGST has been integrated into other non-GIS courses:
• JSRCC: GPS is being integrated into CIV 171 and CIV 172 (Intro. & Intermed. Surveying)
• DSLCC: GST : Integrated GIS into almost all Forestry based classes, including the use of GPS and handheld field computers
• SVCC: Integrating GST into Fire Science courses• SVCC: Supporting decision support for the nursing
program• TCC: GPS technology is used in CIV courses as well
as some Geology courses.
GeoTEd -- Prior Impacts• 100s of students (both High School and College)
have been reached.• Team members as guest speakers and GST
mentors at high schools and colleges throughout the state
• Dual enrollment courses were developed between Fairfax Co. Public Schools and JMU, and between Montgomery Co. Public Schools and NRCC.
• NVCC will offer a 2-wk GST program to ‘at risk’ 10th graders. PDCCC in planning a summer GST workshop for K-12 faculty
• Many High School and Community College Students and Faculty Involved in GIS Day.
GeoTEd -- Prior Impacts• A geospatial laboratory was provided by a
grant from the DOL and administered by NVCC in partnership with VWCC, with 20 workstations, GPS units, textbooks, and supporting resources is valued at more than $35,000.
• Several high school and community college labs have been opened and equipped with GST software (e.g., ArcGIS, Erdas) and hardware.
GeoTEd GoalsGoal 1– Increase the delivery of GST courses, the
integration of GST into existing courses, and create GST pathways (certificates and/or specializations) at three diverse (geographic and demographic) community colleges that meet local workforce demand, and serve as effective models for other community colleges.
Goal 2 – Develop community college faculty expertise and capabilities in GST in Virginia and surrounding states through intensive hands-on workshops and mentoring.
Goal 3 – Increase the integration of GST and the awareness of GST careers in precollege education.
Goal 4 – Increase enrollment and diversity of students in GST pathways at community colleges.
GeoTEd ComponentsFaculty Professional Development
Faculty Mentoring and Support
GST Academic Pathway Models
Alignment with GTCM
Distance Learning Courses
GST Web Portal
Mobile Apps
Teacher Professional Development
GeoTEd WebPortal (geoted.org)
Update and maintain the GST web portal for pathway models, curriculum, professional development materials, and other resources.
GST Workforce Pipeline- Career AwarenessBuild the GST workforce pipeline by increasing enrollment and
diversity in geospatial programs. Dual-enrollment and Articulation GST Career Awareness Materials and Website Model Brochure for GST Pathways and Careers for all VCCS
Colleges Disseminate Materials Through Regional and National
Partners