The CoE for ICT is assembling a group of IT/CS industry professionals (up to 30 professionals from multiple program pathways – web programming, programming, networking, systems, database, hardware/software technicians, gaming, etc.) to review up to six state CTC IT/CS programs currently in place. This service will be offered at no charge to the six participating state CTCs.
The panel will assess alignment of program’s course offerings and curriculum to determine if the programs are currently preparing students to successfully enter the workforce. The December 4, 2009 review process will not be open to participating college administrators and/or faculty in order to optimize the free flow of feedback and information from the industry professionals.
- Upon completion of the industry analysis, the Center will issue a five-page, high level recommendation and plan for action report to each college. The participating CTC will be asked to create an action plan for tracking and mentoring purposes upon receiving the Center’s report. The CoE for IT will review action plans; provide feedback and advice to participating CTCs. Industry professionals will review and provide analysis of progress.
- Follow-up interviews with participating colleges and timely reporting will assess what action has been taken by CTCs, mentoring will be provided as needed.
- Evaluations from the colleges indicating satisfaction level with the process.
- The process and reports documenting the process will be disseminated, including specifics related to the return on investment on the Center’s website, e-newsletter, and at related conferences and events.
The industry panel review of the six colleges is taking place December 4, 2009.
The applications have been reviewed and the Center has selected:
- Big Bend Community College
- Bellevue College
- Cascadia Community College
- Everett Community College
- Lower Columbia Community College
- Seattle Central Community College
The industry panel review of the six colleges is taking place December 4, 2009. We have secured the participation of over 20 information and computing industry professionals from Microsoft, Affirma Consulting, Akvelon, Boeing, Starbucks, Click-Network, and Hitachi Consulting.
Interested in having your program reviewed? Complete our online application!