Workforce and ABE Embracing Digital Learning Spaces, Jump-Start Seminar

Bismarck State College02/23/2010

Bismarck State College A community college located in Bismarck, ND since 1939

• 4,000 credit students• Courses are transferable• Regionally Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North

Central Association of Colleges and Schools

30 technical programs• 6 programs with an energy focus and completely accessible online, 2 of

them are also available in the classroom • Energy curriculum has been offered for 34+ years

14,000 non-credit students: Continuing Education, Training & Innovation• Customized Training & Apprenticeship Programs

Bismarck State CollegeNational Energy Center of Excellence

United States Coast Guard

Dr. Larry C. Skogen, President

Business and Industry supported construction of NECE building

Designed to meet the training and educational needs of the energy industry nationwide

Funding for the building was donated by employees, individuals, community, energy industry, state and federal agencies ($18.3 million)

Building houses state-of-the-art lab facilities with new technology, equipment and simulators ($3.0 million)

Vision: BSC, a national model for innovative education andworkforce training.

Mission: Bismarck State College,an innovative community college, offers high quality education,workforce training, and enrichment programs reachinglocal and global communities.

Bismarck State College

Online and/or Face-to-Face Energy Offerings

• Power Plant Technology – operator education covering a broad array of electrical generation facilities that include; coal, oil, gas turbine/combined cycle, hydro, geothermal and wind.

• Nuclear Power Technology – education focused on meeting INPO requirements for non-licensed operator, maintenance, chemistry and health physics technicians.

• Process Plant Technology – operator education covering a broad array on industrial facilities that include refining, biodiesel, ethanol, food processing, and water treatment.

• Electric Power Technology – technician education focused on the transmission and distribution sectors of the energy industry. Upon completion of core fundamentals students specialize in one of four areas; line construction, metering, system design, and substation operation & maintenance.

• Electrical Transmission Systems Technology – operator education focused on dispatchers and system operators who control the electrical power grid and integration of power generation sources.

• Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Energy Management - the BAS program is designed for individuals interested in supervisory and management positions within the energy industry.

• Renewable Generation Technology (Fall 2010) – operator and technician education covering a broad array of renewable focused generation technologies including; geothermal, solar, wind, biomass, hydro, tidal, and fuel cells.

• Non-Credit Workforce Training and Apprenticeship Offerings

1,203 Unique Students in 2009 (credit bearing)

Growth of NECE Online and Classroom Programs

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Duplicated Enrollments 2007 - 2009 Calendar Year

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U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Designation

National Power Plant Operations Technology and Education Center

The official designationrecognizes BSC as the premiernational center of education and training for operators and technicians in the energyindustry

May 2007

Online and Blended Learning through

College Partnerships………..

Industry Partnerships…………………

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Online and Blended Learning through College Partnerships

• Turtle Mountain Community College (TMCC)- General education courses delivered online or face-to-face by TMCC- Non-credit technical courses delivered online by BSC- TMCC transfers in/attaches TMCC credit to BSC technical courses- TMCC students come to BSC over summer term to complete hands-on lab competencies- TMCC grants student an AAS Degree

• Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC)- General education and some technical courses are delivered face-to- face by FVTC- Remaining technical courses delivered online by BSC- Financial aid consortium agreement in place with FVTC as lead institution - FVTC grants the student an AAS Degree

Online and Blended Learning through Industry Partnerships

* Industry Partners in Job-Shadow Opportunities (80 hr min)

* Win – Win – Win

* Internship and/or outage employment may replace job shadow requirement

* Coupled with animation, simulation and online labs throughout the program

Heat Exchanger Competencies: Student Mentor Date• o Check for external leaks - Notify Operations _______ _______ _______• o Conduct a temperature survey _______ _______ _______• o Conduct a pressure survey _______ _______ _______• o Back flush a heat exchanger _______ _______ _______• o Check an exchanger for tube leaks _______ _______ _______• o Place an exchanger in service _______ _______ _______• o Take an exchanger out of service _______ _______ _______• o Tightness test an exchanger _______ _______ _______• o Prepare exchanger for maintenance- decontaminate _______ _______ _______• o LOTO exchanger _______ _______ _______

Interactive Quizzes and Exercises Utilizing Technology

Additional Online and Blended Learning Tools

Case Studies:

Mini Simulations: Full Simulations:

WebLabs:

Link to BSC's Demo Site

WebLab Power Grid Laboratory

• WebLab is an online laboratory that provides a full power system experience to the student.

• Consists of real equipment starting with two hydro-electric generators to manage the power loads.

• Available anywhere in the world via the Internet over modem speeds as low as 56k.

• Access the WebLab Power Grid• WebLab Scheduler

U.S. Secretary of EnergyDr. Steven Chu

Dr. Chu observes WebLab Pedagogy

Curriculum Development Center

Future WebLab

Future WebLab

Bismarck State CollegeNational Energy Center of Excellence

United States Coast Guard

Dr. Larry C. Skogen, President

Dr. Larry C. Skogen, PresidentBismarck State College

Bruce Emmil, Associate VPNational Energy Center of ExcellenceBismarck State College