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8:00 am - 4:00 pm Conference set up by TCAT/ATEA 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Vendor set up in trade show area 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm ATEA Board meeting with Steering Committ ee 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm ATEA Board meeting

8:00 am - 10:45 am Vendor set up in trade show area 8:00 am - 11:30 am ATEA Board meeting 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Conference Registration 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Opening Lunch sponsored by Amatrol Trade Show Area12:00 noon - 4:00 pm Trade Show 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Business and Industry Tours

(Pre-Registration Required) Nissan Tour departs SMC at 12:15 pm

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Concurrent Session #1 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Concurrent Session #2 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm ATEA President/TCAT Reception at TCAT/Nissan Training Center, Smyrna, TN and Silver Star Award Ceremony. Platinum Sponsors: Gateway Technical College, NC3, Snap-On Tools.

7:30 am - 12:00 pm Conference registration 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Trade Show 8:00 am - 9:30 am ATEA Opening Session & Breakfast–Partnership and Alliance Panel moderated by TCAT Vice Chancellor James King featuring Mike Krause (THEC), TN ECD Chief Executive Offi cer Ted Townsend, TN LWD Commissioner Burns Phillips, Kevin Smith (Nissan North America), and Adam Smith (Haas/Phillips Corporation) sponsored by Reletech 9:45 am - 10:30 am Concurrent Sessions #3 10:30 am - 10:45 am Break 10:45 am - 11:30 am Concurrent Sessions #4 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ATEA Awards Luncheon– Kayleen McCabe, Host of DIY’s “Rescue Renovation” 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm Concurrent Sessions #5 2:30 pm - 2:45 pm Break 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm Concurrent Sessions #6 4:00 pm - Trade show ends 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Explore Nashville Experiences - Downtown, Opry Mills, General Jackson, and much more

8:00 am - 8:45 am ATEA Regional Meetings 9:00 am - 10:15 am Brunch and Keynote sponsored by Center of Excellence in Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Jeremy Bout, Edge Factor 10:15 am - 11:00 am ATEA Annual Meeting & Invitation to 2018 National Conference

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2017 ATEA 54TH NATIONAL CONFERENCELetter of Invitation

Vice Chancellor James King

CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS

Dr. Arrita Summers

Dr. Tachaka Hollins

The Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology are excited to once again welcome everyone to the great state of Tennessee! We are honored to host the 2017 American Technical Education Association (ATEA) 54th National Conference.The conference theme, “Live from Nashville…Workforce Innovation & Partnerships,” is refl ective of the mission that we fi ll as technical educators to advance our eff orts through relationships within the workforce. ATEA and its members place great emphasis on promoting innovative approaches to educational experiences that meet workforce demands while also building partnerships based on trust and commitment to students, communities, and business/industry. This conference will provide professional development opportunities including the latest on new technologies, student success practices, and strategies for the classroom, all of which can be applied to enhance your programs of instruction. Also included in the conference are numerous vendors who exemplify strong partnerships our institutions have with businesses and industries across the nation. The conference planning committ ee hopes the sessions will provide each att endee the opportunity to build on their current knowledge, as well as, the opportunity to gain new resources that will enable them to develop and strengthen their institutions.The City of Nashville has grown from a foundation built on music and now tops the charts for Top 10 Best in Travel 2016 by Lonely Planet’s. We trust that you will benefi t from the training sessions, industry tours, and fellowship with your peers, not to mention experiencing Nashville’s musical heritage that weaves such a fundamental patt ern in its cultural, business, and social fabric.Begin making your plans today to att end the 2017 54th National Conference of the American Technical Education Association in Nashville, TN, March 15-17, 2017!Sincerely,James King, Vice ChancellorTennessee College of Applied Technology SystemDr. Tachaka Hollins and Dr. Arrita SummersConference Planning Co-Chairs

CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRSDr. Tachaka Hollins is the coordinator of the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology online programs at the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); where she has been employed since 2005. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems and Master of Business Education from Middle Tennessee State University. She completed her dissertation study on “Student Participation and Grade Performance in the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Online Collaborative” and earned her Educational Doctorate degree (Ed.D.) in the Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at East Tennessee State University. Dr. Arrita Summers is the director of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson and Clarksville campus where she promotes a workforce development mission. Throughout her career she has promoted higher education opportunities to the residents of Tennessee with the aim of increasing the number of its citizens pursuing career and technical education and/or a college education. She has served numerous roles throughout her career with the Tennessee Board of Regents, including faculty member and Faculty Regent.

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WELCOME FROM ATEA PRESIDENT

WELCOME FROM ATEA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Welcome to Nashville and the 54th annual convention of the American Technical Education Association! We are so pleased to be here with our

incredible Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology hosts and are looking forward to an enriching program of learning and sharing best practices in

technical education.

Originally founded in 1928, next year will mark the 90th Birthday of the ATEA. It is fi tt ing that we are kicking off our 9th decade of service to

technical educators here in Tennessee where so much of the nation's best innovation is taking place. We are proud to be partnered with you in

technical education leadership!

Sincerely,

Paul Young,President

ATEA President Paul Young

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Welcome to the ATEA conference and professional development opportunity that communicates the role and importance of technical education, transfers knowledge and best practice, creates and grows professional connections and spots technical trends will eff ect technical education. The conference is delivered through a partnership with the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology to produce 40 breakout presentations with half of the presenters from around the country, all-inclusive events and tours, keynotes of national stature, and the ATEA Marquee Thursday morning panel on a topic critical to success in economic development and workforce development. The 2017 Thursday morning panel is Partnerships and Alliances moderated by Tennessee College of Technology, Vice Chancellor King.

ATEA Awards program recognizes outstanding teachers, students, technical programs and a business that exemplifi es working with technical education through the Silver Star of Excellence Award with the National Technical Honor Society. We appreciate the trade show vendors and the event spon-sors all of whom can be found in the program. The ATEA Board of Trustees meets prior to the opening of the conference and goes into session with the ATEA Annual Meeting on Friday. We want to thank President Dr. Paul Young for his service from 2015-2017. His commitment to ATEA and technical education has enlivened and strengthened both. At the annual meeting we welcome new board members, recognize retiring board members and will install the incoming ATEA President, Dr. Bryan Albrecht.

Sincerely,

Sandra Krebsbach,Executive Director

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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

8:00 am - 4:00 pm Registration8:00 am -10:45 am Vendor Set Up11:30 am - 1:00 pm Opening Lunch sponsored by Amatrol in the Trade Show Area1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Business and Industry Tours (Pre-Registration Required) Nissan tour departs SMC at 12:15 pm1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Concurrent Sessions A1-A5

Kingsley Industrial Maintenance Skills – Certifi ed (N ew NIMS Certifi cation) Workshop

Sue Smith, Vearl Turnpaugh,Glen Roberson

Edgewood Valuing My Education- Teaching ROI Strategies for Gainful Employment

Dr. Anna Graf Williams

Cheekwood Understanding and Using Microsoft Academies Richard WoodardOaklands Developing Eff ective Educators Laura TravisTwo Rivers 3 D Printing-- An Instructor’s Perspective Adam Wills

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Concurrent Session B1-B5Kingsley Collaborative Learning in Technical Education Teresa MilliganEdgewood Laughing to Learn Terry L. SmithCheekwood Communication--Nothing is so Simple that it Cannot

be MisunderstoodD.A. Rodenbaugh

Oaklands Building Relationships with Industry Chris Gandee

Two Rivers CPR for Technology Education-Resuscitation of Employability

Robbin Holland, Jerry King, Vijay Ramcharan

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm ATEA President/TCAT Reception at TCAT/Nissan Training Center, Smyrna, TN and Silver Star Award Ceremony. Platinum Sponsors: Gateway Technical College, NC3, Snap-On Tools.

Business and Industry Tours

2017 NATIONAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Thursday, March 167:30 am - Noon Conference Registration8:00 am - 4:00 pm Trade Show8:00 am - 9:30 am ATEA Opening Session & Breakfast–Partnership and Alliance Panel moderated by TCAT Vice

Chancellor James King featuring Mike Krause (THEC), TN ECD Chief Executive Offi cer Ted Townsend, TN LWD Commissioner Burns Phillips, Kevin Smith (Nissan North America), and Adam Smith (Haas/Phillips Corporation) sponsored by Reletech

9:45 am - 10:30 am Concurrent Session C1-C12Belle Meade Training Cyber Security Analysts, “Using Advanced

Tools in the Workplace”Steve Mallard

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2017 NATIONAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE2017 NATIONAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE9:45 am - 10:30 am Concurrent Session C1-C12

General Thomas Automotive Manufacturing Technical Education Collaborative (AMTEC)

Craig Hopkins, Danine Tomlin

McGavock A Laughing to Learn Terry L. SmithMcGavock B Who Cares about Soft Skills? Faculty & Workforce, That’s Who! Dr. Ken Scott , Dr. Syed RazaMcGavock C TOPSS Partnerships Benefi t All Dr. Angela Caldwell,

Dr. Eric Turner, Daryl Blaxton,Lesa Grooms, Britt any Lawrence

Oakland Nationally Recognized Credential Best Practices Kristi BainGeneral Hood Leading and Learning Betina Brandon, Krystal BerryEdgewood Disruptive Technologies—When Science Fiction

Intersects with Reality—Creating ImagineersDr. Dean Darrel J. Kesler

Cheekwood Collaborative Learning in Technical Education Teresa MilliganKingsley Middle TN Skills Panel—A Partnership that Works Nancy Eisenbrandt, Ginger Hauser,

Marla Rye, Carol PuryearEvergreen The Synergy of 3 D Modeling and 3 D Printing Michael Leary, Terry Cambron,

Bobby ConradBelmont Strengthen the Workforce by Building Relationships Stewart Smith, Scott Packett ,

Robbie Paris, Wayne KeylonTwo Rivers  The Gene Haas Medical Device Instititute Roland Rayner, Nathan Garrett ,

Billy Hogue, Clark Knight 10:30 am -10:45 am Break10:45 am - 11:30 am Concurrent Session D1-D12

Belle Meade Using Virtual Technology in the Classroom Chris GandeeCheekwood Using Needs Assessment to Identify Barriers to TN

College of Applied Technology Student SuccessSarah A. Nadel, Jennifer Ann Morrow, Kasey Vatt er

Two Rivers Leveraging Technical Competencies with Workplace Readiness Skills

Dr. Ron Boyes

Oaklands Craft ing the Technical Education Experience for Career Success Dr. Anna Graf WilliamsKingsley Preparing Students for Smart Jobs Mardy LeathersEdgewood Leadership and Change, “It Takes a Team to Tango” Youlanda Jones, Justin JamersonBelmont Simulate, Replicate, Evaluate: Creating Hands-on

Training for the 21st Century LearnerAmy Underwood

Evergreen Industrial Maintenance Skills—Certifi ed (New NIMS Certifi cation) Workshop

Sue Smith, Vearl Turnpaugh,Glen Roberson

General Hood Developing Eff ective Educators Laura TravisGeneral Thomas Hands-On Certifi cations through CertTEC John Laubach, Shirley BrownMcGavock A 5 Winning Certifi cation Pathways in Advanced

ManufacturingDan Heim, Paul Perkins, Andrew Ritt meir

McGavock B Dealing with a Diffi cult Boss Dr. Kim Estep, Dr. Treva BerrymanMcGavock C 3D Scanning—Preparing Students for Product

Development, Reverse Engineering & Quality ControlJ. D. Schaumberg, John Immonen

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ATEA Awards Luncheon — Kayleen McCabe, Host of DIY’s “Rescue Renovation”1:45 pm - 2:30 pm Concurrent Session E1-E12

Cheekwood Virtual/Augmented Reality in Aviation Education Daniel Siao, Matt hew Furedy, Amanda May

Belmont Valuing My Education—Teaching ROI Strategies for Gainful Employment

Dr. Anna Graf Williams

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2017 NATIONAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULEBelle Meade Industry & Education Working Together to Provide a

PipelineBeverly Hilderbrand

McGavock B NC3 Certifi cation Partnerships for Student Success John LeeMcGavock A Disruptive Technologies—When Science Fiction

Intersects with Reality—Creating ImagineersDr. Dean Darrel J. Kesler

McGavock C Classroom Discipline Issues Today Judy Johnson, Jan LatimerEvergreen Technical Students—Internships and Partnerships in

the Construction IndustryTony Tice

Oaklands Workplace Readiness Dr. Rod BoyesEdgewood Industry—“Partnering with Education” Paul AielloGeneral Hood 5 Keys Instructional Design Success in Advanced

ManufacturingDan Heim, Paul Perkins

Kingsley Exit with a Plan Jerry Young, Cliff WightmanTwo Rivers What SkillsUSA Means to Us as CTE Students SkillsUSA OfficersGeneral Thomas Onboarding Work-Based Learning in the

Manufacturing SectorRodni Lytle

2:30 pm - 2:45 pm Break2:45 pm - 3:30 pm Concurrent Session F1-F10

General Hood Hybrid Electric Vehicles Fundamentals Stacy JohnsonTwo Rivers Att racting and Retaining Women in Advanced

ManufacturingAnnett e Floyd

McGavock A Weaving Soft Skills into Industry Credentials Jamie Rowan, Marta ClingerCheekwood Communication—Nothing is so Simple that it Cannot

be MisunderstoodD.A. Rodenbaugh

Edgewood CARCAM and Honda—Addressing the Multi-System Technician Shortage

Beverly Hilderbrand,Scott Haywood

Belmont Classroom Management Deanna WallaceKingsley Building Relationships with Industry Chris GandeeBelle Meade Engaging Students into the 21st Century Trades Kayleen McCabeEvergreen How to Develop Student Leaders in Your Class SkillsUSA Offi cersOaklands So Many Tech Colleges, So Few Hydraulic

Technicians-—Why?Rory S. McLaren

McGavock C The Worker Ethics Diploma Initiative Chris EdmondsMcGavock B Industrial Control Systems: The Growing Cyber Threat Greg Randall

4:00 pm Trade Show ends4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Explore Nashville—Downtown, Opry Mills, General Jackson, and much more

Friday, March 17

8:00 am -8:45 am ATEA Regional MeetingsMcGavock C Region 2Kingsley Region 5Two Rivers Region 3 and 6Edgewood Region 1 and 4

9:00 am - 10:15 am Hermitage

Closing Brunch and Keynote sponsored by Center of Excellence in Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing. Jeremy Bout, Edge Factor

10:15 am - 11:00 am Hermitage

ATEA Annual MeetingInvitation to 2018 National Conference.

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CONCURRENT SESSIONSBEST PRACTICES Automo ve Manufacturing Technical Educa on Collabora ve (AMTEC) Craig Hopkins and Danine TomlinHear the latest on automo ve manufacturing.Thursday 9:45 - 10:30 General Thomas

Building Rela onships with IndustryChris Gandee, Automa on Training Manager, The Lincoln Electric CompanyGaining real life opportuni es in the classroom. Manufacturers and Educators are all striving for the same goal, quality. Manufacturers need quality people to fi ll the aging popula on posi ons but are having problems fi nding the skill/experience level required to do so. Educators are trying to push out quality students but are lacking the knowledge on how to teach experience. The skill level is there in a lot of cases but what the students are lacking is experience. The ques on is how do we teach experience? Wednesday 2:00 - 2:45 OaklandsThursday 2:45 - 3: 30 Kingsley

CARCAM and Honda—Addressing the Mul -System Technician ShortageBeverly Hilderbrand, CARCAM Director, Gadsden State Community College and Sco Haywood, Staff Engineer, Honda Manufacturing of AlabamaA prime example of industry and educa on working together is the partnership between CARCAM and Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC. To meet the automo ve industry needs in Alabama for a highly-skilled technician workforce, Honda and CARCAM designed successful Co-Op, Equipment Service Development (PAR) and weekend School-to-Work Programs that provide students various opportuni es to earn while they learn. This presenta on will share best prac ces for the design, progression and lessons learned as these programs have evolved. Through the current programs, students are earning a salary while a ending school and are opening doors of opportunity for poten al careers a er obtaining their Advanced Manufacturing Degree from regional community colleges with the Honda Corpora on. Program

details will be shared and there will be me for a ques on and answer session.

Our goal is to provide innova ve ideas for the development of similar partnerships. Thursday 2:45 - 3: 30 Edgewood

Hands-On Cer fi ca ons through CertTECJohn Laubach, Electro-Mechanical Instructor and Shirley Brown, Electro-Mechanical Instructor TCAT HohenwaldShirley Brown and John Laubach will be presen ng on how CertTEC has worked in their classrooms, how it has ensured student success in both applying skills, and ensuring work placement, and how your program might benefi t from partnerships with outside cer fi ca ons like those off ered through CertTECThursday 10:45 - 11:30 General Thomas

Middle Tennessee Skills Panel—A Partnership that WorksNancy Eisenbrandt, Nashville Chamber; Ginger Hauser, Director of External Aff airs, TN Board of Regents; Marla Rye, President of WORFORCE ESSENTIALS INC.; and Carol Puryear, Associate Vice Chancellor, TN Colleges of Applied TechnologyThis session will discuss how the Middle Tennessee Regional Skills Panel was formed to align workforce prepara on and degrees to the needs of employers. This partnership is between the region’s community colleges, technology centers, workforce investment boards, and employers.

Thursday 9:45 - 10:30 Kingsley

Na onally Recognized Creden al Best Prac cesKris Bain, Career Tech State Coordinator, Alabama Community CollegeWe in Alabama adopted the ini a ve to have all programs in our community colleges to off er na onally recognized creden als with stackable creden als that are the same or be er than our secondary counterparts. We sat in place the movement for all to implement and moving forward with Business & Industry needs.Thursday 9:45 - 10:30 Oaklands

NC3 Cer fi ca on Partnerships that work for Student SuccessJohn Lee, Instructor, TCAT ElizabethtonThe marketplace is highly compe ve–

help your students succeed with tools in their toolbox.Thursday 1:45 - 2: 30 McGavock B

Onboarding Work-Based Learning Students in the Manufacturing Sector: A Best Prac ceRodni Lytle, Ivy Tech Community CollegeIvy Tech Community College - Kokomo region is an ac ve par cipant with The Youth CareerConnect (YCC), Department of Labor (DOL) grant program. The grant is designed to encourage America’s school districts, ins tu ons of higher educa on, the workforce investment system, and their partners to scale up evidence-based high school models that will transform the high school experience for America’s youth. Work inside the grant has created several unique opportuni es and chal-lenges for the region. Collabora ve work with industry partners has yielded posi- ve results while opening new pathways

and student success experiences.Thursday 1:45 - 2:30 General Thomas

Preparing Students for Smart JobsMardy Leathers, Execu ve Director, East Central Center for Workforce DevelopmentThe workplace is rapidly changing as it evolves from a place bound by hands-on labor and interpersonal communica on skills to an environment of smart machines that collect and analyze data, captured in real- me, to provide valuable insights into the business process. Meanwhile, the skills gap widens as fi rms struggle to fi nd and train workers with the skills they need to keep pace with the technological-industrial revolu on. Mardy Leathers has created a successful model in which private industry and higher educa on partner to develop an innova ve, comprehensive, and results driven approach to preparing students for the jobs of the future. Ins tu ons must expose students to connected, autonomous, and collabora ve learning environments that will best prepare them for Smart Jobs in sectors ranging from Manufacturing to Healthcare to Finance.This model requires educa on providers and industry members to work hand-in-hand to develop and deliver educa onal experiences and programs designed to best prepare tomorrow’s workforce. This presenta on will highlight 3 key successful takeaways for educa onal ins tu ons hoping to implement cu ng edge, state-of-the-art student experiences

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CONCURRENT SESSIONSthat will fully transfer into the workplace.Key Takeaways (1) Develop Strategic Partnerships: Learn to develop successful partnerships with Business & Industry Partners; (2) Create Collabora ve & Connected Learning Environments; (3) Leverage Resources: Learn to leverage resources for comprehensive human capital development and workplace preparedness.Thursday 10:45 - 11: 30 Kingsley

Strengthen the Workforce by Building Rela onshipsStewart Smith, Director, Sco Packe , Workforce & Grant Coordinator; Robbie Paris, Electromechanical Instructor and Wayne Keylon, Electomechanical Instructor TCAT AthensIn this session we will explore step by step the process of building successful training partnerships regionally. Each facet of the training will be described. There will be informa on of how to get in the door, how to develop the curriculum, budget, and delivery, and how to plan strategically for con nued success. Hear fi rst-hand from a training coordinator, instructor, and industry partner.Thursday 9:45 - 10:30 Belmont

Technical Students—Internships and Partnerships in the Construc on IndustryTony Tice, Product Support Training Manager, and Phillip Welch, Technical Support Manager, Thompson MachineryThis presenta on will discuss, from the service side of the construc on industry’s standpoint, what traits and skill sets are necessary for students enrolled in diesel or heavy equipment programs to be successful. We will look into; curriculum, so skills, training equipment, job availability and longevity in the construc on industry.Thursday 1:45 - 2: 30 Evergreen

The Gene Haas Medical Device Insi tuteRoland Rayner, Director, TCAT Memphis; Nathan Garre , Assistant Director, TCAT Memphis; Billy Hogue, Director of Opera ons, Smith and Nephew; and Clark Knight, Career and Technical Educa on Director, Shelby County Municipal SchoolsShelby County Tennessee is home to one of the most dynamic medical device manufacturing sectors in the world. As

is the case in many parts of the United States, medical device manufacturers in this area are experiencing a misalignment between the low supply of talented labor and the high demand for this talent. The TCAT Memphis, in partnership with the Greater Memphis Medical Device Council, The City of Bartle , and The Gene Haas Founda on, have developed a course of ac on to create The Gene Haas Medical Device Training Ins tute. This 45,000 square foot facility will train up to 240 students using the most advanced technology available in CNC, Metrology, and Industrial Mechanics. While the facility is the major product, the partnerships required to accomplish this goal will be the primary focus of this presenta on.Thursday 9:45 - 10:30 Two Rivers

TOPSS Partnerships Benefi t AllDr. Angela Caldwell, Vice President Technical Educa on, Black River Technical College; Dr. Eric Turner, President, Black River Technical College; Daryl Blaxton, Superintendent Pocahontas Public Schools; Lesa Grooms, Principal, Pocahontas High School; and Bri any Lawrence, Technical Secondary Liaison, Black River Technical CollegeTOPSS (Technical Opportuni es and Pathways for Student Success) is a pilot program between Black River Technical College, Pocahontas High School, and Sloan Hendrix High School that launched in August 2016. This collabora ve eff ort began over two years ago during conversa ons between the college and high schools working together to improve the college going rate for the region and create a prepared workforce for regional industry partners.The panel will share data regarding this ini a ve that speaks to the impetus given by Arkansas’ current and former governor’s plan to increase par cipa on in post-secondary educa on, Arkansas’ Higher Educa on Strategic Plan, and President Obama’s call to increase community college students comple ng a degree or creden al by 50% before 2020. The panel will also share how grass roots ini a ves engaged stake holders at local and state levels to create a program for high school students to obtain post-secondary creden als at no cost to the student, district, or college.Thursday 9:45 - 10:30 McGavock C

CLASSROOM TECHNIQUES5 Keys Instruc onal Design Success in Advanced ManufacturingDan Heim, Regional Manager, Technical Training Aids and Paul Perkins, President, Amatrol, Inc. Success in the classroom while teaching Advanced Manufacturing may take on a diff erent look than the standard classroom. Implementa on of techniques u lizing hybrid curriculum, hands-on skills, etc. can improve student reten on of the knowledge as well as reten on of students in the program. These Keys can help us send more qualifi ed students forward in less me to ba le today’s skills gap.Thursday 1:45 - 2: 30 General Hood

Classroom Discipline Issues TodayJudy Johnson, Master CIT Instructor, TCAT Crump and Jan La mer, Student Services Coordinator, TCAT ParisToday, instructors are faced with the “Genera on Me” students. These students are more self-centered than students in the past. Research shows that their traits and values are changing. They feel the rules apply to everyone but them. Today, Instructors are faced with more students: (a) that have lack of self-discipline, (b) displaying an en tled a tude, (c) possessing narcissis c traits, (d) ba ling addic ons, and (e) expec ng “edutainment” in place of educa on.These are just a few of many discipline problems today. How is this disrup ve classroom behavior dealt with? What works/what does not work? How do instructors deal with the “Genera on Me” students while simultaneously addressing the needs of non-tradi onal students? This will be a round table discussion where everyone has input to the behavioral problems encountered in our post-secondary classrooms. Everyone will share what they have done to rec fy the problem. Our goal will be to fi nd ways of redirec ng students to a path of success.Thursday 1:45 - 2: 30 McGavock C

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CONCURRENT SESSIONSClassroom ManagementDeanna Wallace, Technology Founda ons Master Instructor, TCAT DicksonCovers: Classroom management, Organiza on, Being a leader, Classroom policies and procedures, Tes ng/Labs/Assignments, Scheduling, and Planning.Thursday 2:45 - 3: 30 Belmont

Collabora ve Learning in Technical Educa onTeresa Milligan, Principal Instructor, Dunwoody College of TechnologyCollabora on has been proven to be a powerful learning tool and a vital professional skill, yet it’s consistently rated as one that would-be employees lack. Technical educa on lends naturally to collabora ve learning, but are we using it to its fullest poten al? This presenta on will report the preliminary results of a look into how partners and groups are used in technical educa on classrooms, and off er sugges ons for forming groups, facilita ng learning, and grading to prepare technical students for success in the workplace.Wednesday 2:00 - 2:45 KingsleyThursday 9:45 - 10:30 Cheekwood

Industrial Control Systems: The Growing Cyber ThreatGreg Randall, Program Chair/Computer Informa on Systems, Snead Community CollegeThis presenta on seeks to inform Industrial System training programs on the growing threat of cyber a acks. Industrial Control Systems (ICS) allow manufacturers to move what once were manual processes into the digital world. This creates an increased exposure to cyber threats. There is a current need to incorporate cyber training in industrial systems and maintenance curriculum so students can have a be er understanding of threats to such control systems. The presenta on also introduces poten al candidates to the Capacity Building for Control Systems Collabora ve Project funded through NSF and managed by Jacksonville State University and Snead State Community College. This presenta on is for current instructors, program chairs, deans, and division directors that house Industrial Systems Technology and Maintenance training programs.Thursday 2:45 - 3: 30 McGavock B

Simulate, Replicate, Evaluate: Creaing Hands-on Training for the 21st Century LearnerAmy Underwood, Sr. Account Manager, Realityworks, Inc.Engage students with hands-on welding, electrical, and other technical training tools to further career path explora on while addressing classroom management and safety concerns. Learn how to implement programs that create an interac ve classroom while preparing students with knowledge and proper techniques.Thursday 10:45 - 11: 30 Belmont

EMERGING TECHNOLOGY3D Scanning—How to Prepare Students for Product Development, Reverse Engineering, and Quality ControlJD Schaumberg, Online Resources, Inc.; and John Immonen, Regional Account Manager - USA, Creaform As educators, our goal is to educate our students for the current and emerging job markets, but how do you keep up with the ever changing fi eld of technology while maintaining quality teaching skills? We will dive into 3D scanning and how it is disrup ng the Quality Control (QC), Inspec on and Reverse Engineering job markets. Through the onset of aff ordable 3D scanning, manufacturing is seeing an explosion in QC jobs. We will take a look at needed skills, the outlook for the job market and fi rst steps for colleges and universi es. Join us as we start the conversa on of 3D scanning in the secondary and higher educa on se ngs. Thursday 10:45 - 11:30 McGavock C

3D Prin ng—An Instructor’s Perspec veAdam Wills, Master Instructor, Dra ing and CAD Technology at TCAT Nashville; and Darren Alred, Senior Instructor, Dra ing and CAD Technology at TCAT Morristown; Russell White, Innovator—Designer—Consultant—Mentor—Collaborator, Self Employed (Formerly Dra ing and CAD Technology Instructor at TCAT Shelbyville)Author C. Clarke wrote, “Any suffi ciently advanced technology is indis nguishable from magic.” For many, this perfectly describes 3D prin ng technology. 3D

prin ng is not magic. But 3D prin ng technology does require a good deal of eff ort to understand and master. What are the benefi ts and limita ons of the various 3D prin ng technologies? What sorts of things does an instructor or administrator need to know before purchasing a 3D printer? What are the skills required to make a 3D printer work? What is the total cost of ownership (TCO) of this technology? We will endeavor to answer these and many more ques ons regarding this widely misunderstood technology.Wednesday 1:00 - 1:45 Belle Meade

Hybrid Electric Vehicles FundamentalsStacy Johnson, Hybrid Electric Vehicle Instructor, TCAT CrossvilleThis session will review ways to help your students work on the latest technology vehicle.Thursday 2:45 - 3: 30 General Hood

Industry—Partnering with Educa onPaul Aiello, Director, Cer fi ed Educa on GroupFANUC is the leader in the robo cs and automa on industry; there are more FANUC robots and CNC controls working in manufacturing than any other brand. FANUC installa ons represent over 65% of the market today. Bloomberg News reported recently; FANUC is the Microso you’ve never heard of…If FANUC produc on stopped the world would stop running”. FANUC Corpora on systems tell lathes, grinders and milling machines how to turn steel into an Apple Inc. iPhone case or aluminum into the rib of a Boeing 747. More than half of the world’s computerized tools, including those of Toyota Motor Corpora on and General Motors use FANUC controls. FANUC America CERT Educa on is posi oned today to work with government and educa on to meet the challenges to take innova on to the next level. Together with our industry partners we look forward “Partnering with Educa on.”Thursday 1:45 - 2: 30 Edgewood

So Many Technical Colleges, SO Few Hydraulic Technicians-Why?Rory S. McLaren, Director, Fluid Power Training Ins tute America con nues to face a cri cal

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shortage of competent fl uid power technicians, yet hundreds of technical colleges teach fl uid power courses. My presenta on explores the apparent disconnect between what technical colleges teach versus what American companies desperately need. Thursday 2:45 - 3: 30 Oaklands

The Synergy of 3 D Modeling and 3 D Prin ngMichael Leary, DS SOLIDWORKS; Terry Cambron, MAOL, Partner Execu ve Educa on Stratasys and Bobby Conrad, Sales Representa ve, Technical Training AidsHow do you plan to cover these topics with your students in the classroom? Join our specialists from Stratasys, SOLIDWORKS and Technical Training Aids to discover the tools that are available, including: FREE Curriculum, DISCOUNTED educa onal pricing, FREE classroom projects, Cer fi ca ons, Na onal compe ons (Skills USA and Extreme Redesign Contest) and more.Thursday 9:45 - 10:30 Evergreen

Training Cyber Security Analysts, “Using Advanced Tools in the Workplace”Steve Mallard, Master Computer Informa on Technology Instructor, TCAT ShelbyvilleTraining Cyber Security Analysts in today’s classroom is more challenging than ever. With billions of dollars in data loss annually, ‘hands-on’ training and educa on is more important than ever. With credit card the , loss of cri cal personal data and the treat to IoT and cri cal infrastructure, cyber security analysts are in demand globally.Learn how the IoT, HVAC, HIM, SCADA, PLC and automa on is aff ec ng the cyber security industry. A demonstra on and guideline for the classroom are given on Wireshark, John the Ripper, Nikto, Cain and Abel, Yersinia, Nessus, NetSCAN, NMap and other advanced tools and how they can and should be used. See how ‘hands-on’ is the most important part of your curriculum and necessary for educa ng tomorrow’s cyber security analysts.A live demonstra on of ‘hacking’ a PLC in a mock water system is shown during this break out session. This live ‘penetra on test’ also delivers the classroom setup,

CONCURRENT SESSIONSuse of tools and how the curriculum must be changed in informa on technology. Thursday 9:45 - 10:30 Belle Meade

Using Virtual Technology in the ClassroomChris Gandee, Automa on Training Manager, The Lincoln Electric CompanyA presenta on on the advantages of using virtual technology in the classroom. From the military to manufacturing, why virtual training is quickly becoming the best possible training solu on. Topic discussions on Cost/ROI, Safety, Reliability, Standards, Repeatability and Func onality.Thursday 10:45 - 11: 30 Belle Meade

Virtual/Augmented Reality in Avia on Educa onDaniel Siao, Assistant Professor of Avia on, University of Central Missouri and Ma hew Furedy, Assistant Professor of Avia on, University of Central Missouri, and Amanda MayWe are exploring the use of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in avia on courses. VR and AR can be applied in many ways. Students can inspect airports using VR headsets, which is me and cost eff ec ve; students can also inspect aircra in a maintenance se ng using VR. Furthermore, with the rapid development of unmanned aerial systems (UAS/drones), VR provides UAS pilots with a fi rst-person view for remote applica ons. The advancement of VR and AR can be incorporated into the classroom to enhance prac cally in many fi elds - not just avia on. We have conducted a cross-sec onal survey on student percep ons of VR, we have applied for and received funding for so ware development, and we are in the process of applying for $11,000 worth of hardware equipment through a learning grant. We are collabora ng with many other departments on campus to maximize the benefi ts of this technology. For this presenta on, we will share the results of our study, share our experience in obtaining and developing VR for avia on, and invite comments and collabora on opportuni es from our audience.Thursday 1:45 - 2: 30 Cheekwood

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS5 Winning Cer fi ca on Pathways in Advanced ManufacturingDan Heim, Regional Manager, Technical Training Aids; Paul Perkins, President, Amatrol, Inc.; and Andrew Ri meir, Regional Manager, Technical Training AidsIndustrially recognized cer fi ca ons are a requirement within most Advanced Manufacturing programs today. They can also be a necessity in securing grant opportuni es for program improvement and growth. Their proper use can assist in reducing the skill gap in a ghter me-frame than standard programs. When the Pathways are correctly implemented, program improvement and student success is almost guaranteed.Thursday 10:45 - 11: 30 McGavock A

Communica on—Nothing is so Simple that it Cannot be MisunderstoodD.A. Rodenbaugh, Master Instructor, CAD and Dra ing, TCAT JacksonHow many mes have you been totally misunderstood in the last 24 hours? A end this session to learn ways to communicate more eff ec vely with all.Wednesday 2:00 - 2:45 CheekwoodThursday 2:45 - 3: 30 Cheekwood

CPR for Technology Educa on—Resuscita on of EmployabilityRobbin Holland, Associate Instructor; Jerry King, Assistant Director; and Vijay Ramcharan, TCAT Nashville Join these me-tested instructors with years of life and work experience share some of their EASY methods to improve students’ employability. To those essen al industry skills now add be er communica on, par cipa on, and rela onship-building (CPR) skills—not that touchy-feely kind of stuff —skills necessary to prepare the whole person looking to enter the workforce. The ac vi es taught are simple, quick, fun, and eff ec ve. And they don’t require much, if any, planning. The return though is unlimited. From HVAC to Cosmetology, from CIT to Automo ve, this will be great training that will have good return in the classroom and beyond. Build students’ confi dence while improving their ability to present themselves as well-rounded professionals—and have fun doing it!Wednesday 1:00 - 1:45 Two Rivers

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Cra ing the Technical Educa on Experience for Career SuccessDr. Anna Graf Williams, President, Learnova on, LLCThe most successful graduates are the ones who start with a plan. Comple ng a degree isn’t enough anymore. It’s all about fi nding a passion and then making every moment count, from that fi rst class, to volunteer experiences, social events, part- me jobs, summer internships, and advanced courses. This session focuses on strategies for helping students cra their individual educa on experiences with purpose and a plan by se ng realis c career goals, evalua ng skill GAPs, and strategically choosing part- me jobs and experiences to build the skills that make them marketable graduates. We’ll look at ways to document transferable skills, build so skills through community service, and help individuals transi on from students into career-ready professionals. Thursday 10:45 - 11: 30 Oaklands

Exit with a PlanJerry Young, Director, and Cliff Wightman, Assistant Director, TCAT CrossvilleThis session highlights TCAT Crossville success with a plan for every student. The plan has increased student placement and confi denceThursday 1:45 - 2: 30 Kingsley

Industry and Educa on Working Together to Provide a PipelineBeverly Hilderbrand, CARCAM Director, Gadsden State Community CollegeCARCAM and Honda Manufacturing of Alabama will share best prac ce informa on as a template for collabora on between post-secondary educa on and industry to facilitate student Co-op and School-to-Work Programs. These programs have a proven success rate and create a pipeline of Service Maintenance Employees and other posi ons to meet Honda’s needs. Students are paid to work while comple ng their educa on and the benefi ts for the student, employer and college program will be discussed with a ques on and answer period.Thursday 1:45 - 2: 30 Belle Meade

Leveraging Technical Competencies with Workplace Readiness SkillsDr. Ron Boyes, President, CEO of Melior, Inc.Today’s young people have few part- me employment op ons that provide

work experience skills--working with teams, being on me, demonstra ng ini a ve, etc. Instructors have li le me available to engage this topic, given the need to pursue cer fi ca on or licensing requirements on the part of students. However, learning and applying these skills leads to a professional focus and empowerment in the workplace. Up to 16 workplace readiness skills, including listening skills, work ethic, ini a ve, collabora on, and decision-making are available online that can be applied within the context of regular coursework to support to individuals who are preparing for a career. Case studies provide real world perspec ves as these skills are reviewed. The material can be leveraged on a team-learning basis or through self-study.Thursday 10:45 - 11: 30 Two Rivers

The Worker Ethics Diploma Ini a veChris Edmonds, Business and Industry Coordinator, TCAT MorristownThe presenta on will include a brief overview of the Labor and Educa on Alignment Program, how the need for an ini a ve addressing work ethics was iden fi ed, the process to develop the criteria and standards that form the Work Ethic Diploma, detailed explana on of each of the 14 standards that make up the Work Ethic Diploma, business and industry par cipa on, outcomes and early successes, and how the ini a ve is expanding geographically from a local program to a regional one.Thursday 2:45 - 3: 30 McGavock C

Weaving So Skills into Industry Creden alsJamie Rowan, Program Manager and Marta Clinger, Data and Outcomes Coordinator, Polk State CommunityFor a long me, the focus in the manufacturing industry has been on “hard” skills. Employees come in with job-specifi c abili es that help with produc on. Today’s employer, however, expects their new workers to have

communica on skills, teamwork skills, adaptability, and the ability to solve problems and resolve confl ict. The good news is that all these skills can be learned. At Polk State College, instructors have been weaving so skills and work ethics into their boot camp curriculum so their graduates are not only prepared to GET a job, they’re prepared to KEEP their jobs. If you want your students to be in demand, don’t miss this presenta on.Thursday 2:45 - 3: 30 McGavock A

Who cares about So Skills? Faculty and Workforce, that’s Who!Dr. Ken Sco , Sr. Instructor, CIS, Trenholm State Community College and Dr. Syed Raza, CIS Instructor, Trenholm State Community CollegeThe presenta on will discuss, in interac ve form, the fi ndings from a major research project conducted in the Alabama Community College System. The study inves gated percep ons and experiences from faculty, students, and the workforce in terms of so skills (employability skills, people skills, and/or work ethics) to assess the rela onships and diff erences between these three groups, i.e., do they agree about the level of so skills needed, those currently in use, possibility of enhancing so skills, the need to improve these so skills for workforce requirements, etc. One addi onal aspect of the study was to assess the need to include so skills as part of a student’s Plan of Study at the earliest possible me so that these skills might be developed for individuals who lack them in quan ty and quality; and, to enhance those skills in students who have them, but need to shore them up prior to becoming employed. In short, this presenta on will look at what was reported by faculty, students, and the workforce/employers so that educators and others might consider these so skills as co-requisite to technical and/or academic skills.Thursday 9:45 - 10:30 McGavock B

Workplace ReadinessDr. Rod Boyes, President, CEO of Melior, Inc.Teens have few employment op ons today, even McDonalds does not employ young people. High school is about the transi on to adulthood, including expecta ons, Iden fying next steps, and

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encouraging young people to take charge. Medical science has proven that the connec ons to the frontal cortex are not complete un l age 25. Thus the number one cause of death of 16 year-olds is auto related, followed by suicide and murder. Case-based stories can encourage learning in areas including interpersonal skills, work ethic, skills including reading, wri ng, measurement, mathema cs and money, and more. Simple exercises are helpful, e.g., having a student walk up to an adult, shake hands, look the adult in the eyes, introduce him/herself, is empowering. Empowering leads to confi dence beyond typical teen values. And learning con nues.Thursday 1:45 - 2: 30 Oaklands

LEADERSHIPDeveloping Eff ec ve EducatorsLaura Travis, Academic Aff airs/Health Careers Coordinator, TCAT DicksonThe TCAT Dickson has embarked on a journey to provide educator development seminars to its faculty. The seminars cover nineteen topics related to developing skills in new faculty members and increasing the eff ec veness of seasoned teachers. The seminars span fi ve key areas: founda ons of teaching, the instructor, the student, classroom management, and curriculum development. Leadership training is integrated throughout the seminars. By improving the delivery methods of faculty, their ability to assess student work, and an understanding of how to meet overall student needs, student outcomes will be posi vely impacted. The presenta on will provide an overview of the educator development program, including program development, implementa on, and evalua on.Wednesday 1:00 - 1:45 OaklandsThursday 10:45 - 11: 30 General Hood

Disrup ve Technologies—When Science Fic on Intersects with Reality-Crea ng ImagineersDr. Dean Darrel J. Kesler, Ivy Tech Community College—NortheastA disrup ve technology is one that displaces an established technology and shakes up the industry or a ground-breaking product that creates a completed new industry. Some succeed (i.e., the personal computer, smartphones, robots, and on and on) and others fall by the way

CONCURRENT SESSIONS(i.e. the Jetson’s cars, Ford’s soy-based car, etc.). However, even incremental changes can also be problema c as most industry maintains a ridged devo on to the status quo. Change is, however, necessary and is now moving forward exponen ally. The Fourth Industrial Revolu on is upon us. Is industry ready? Survey data suggest that only 27% of the manufacturing industry believe they are knowledgeable on the trend, but fewer than half of that 27% are willingly accep ng and preparing for the trend. Are our educa onal ins tu ons preparing students for change? Students need not only our tradi onal “competencies” (horizontal) training, but ver cal training (advancement in one’s thinking capacity). We cannot con nue to teach the same ol’ informa on semester a er semester. With the demands of teaching technical material this makes our jobs more and more diffi cult, more and more challenging. Our consumer is industry; those who hire our students. Hence, our product is our student and we need to be as concerned about our product as Steve Jobs. Apple faced bankruptcy when Jobs returned; however, the goal was not to make money, but to do what got him excited, make great products. We too need to create great products, imagineers for the Fourth Industrial. We need to Think Diff erent. This session will be a workshop on how to integrate the skills our graduates need in the Fourth Industrial Revolu on.Thursday 9:45 - 10:30 EdgewoodThursday 1:45 - 2: 30 McGavock A

Leadership and Change, “It Takes a Team to Tango”Youlanda Jones, Director, TCAT Ripley and Covington and Jus n Jamerson, Business Development Consultant, Greater Memphis Region, TN Department of Economic and Community DevelopmentLeadership and change go hand in hand in technical educa on. This session will cover the importance of involving the team to produce the “best” results. In today’s workforce environment, we are required to do more with less with a renewed emphasis on outcomes. We will discuss how to create a team environment and how to successfully partner with outside agencies to develop a structure that meets the industries demands and the goals of the ins tu on. It truly takes a “Team to Tango.”Thursday 10:45 - 11: 30 Edgewood

Leading and LearningBe na Brandon, Assistant Director of Professional Development, and Krystal Berry, Professional Development Specialist, Mississippi Community College BoardIn this interac ve session, learn how the Mississippi Community College Board has created a clear, research-based model that enhances the leadership development of CTE administrators. Par cipants will explore innova ve strategies that allow aspiring and veteran leaders to lead for engagement, purpose, and performance.Thursday 9:45 - 10:30 General Hood

Surviving or Thriving with a “Bad Boss”Dr. Kim Estep, Chancellor Western Governor - Nashville and Dr. Treva Berryman, Associate Vice Chancellor, Tennessee Community CollegesEveryone knows when their rela onship with a supervisor just isn’t “clicking.” Conversa ons are awkward; your best eff orts go unappreciated; you feel that you just can’t decipher what your boss wants or expects from you on a daily basis. Or, less commonly, you may fi nd that you can’t get on board with the supervisor’s vision for the organiza on. This interac ve session will provide the opportunity for par cipants to iden fy challenges with their supervisor (past or present, but not to be specifi cally iden fi ed), and to discuss how communica on and leadership principles can create posi ve results and improved rela onships. The goal is to provide a be er understanding of various factors at play in these rela onships so that we are able to maximize opportuni es for establishing a be er working environment and “developing excellence in your life” and the workplace.Thursday 10:45 - 11: 30 McGavock B

STUDENT SUCCESSA rac ng and Retaining Women in Advanced ManufacturingAnne e Floyd, Student Achievement and Ini a ves Manager/Faculty, Ever Community CollegeBuilding enrollment and retaining women in Advanced Manufacturing fi elds requires a strategy and an ac on plan. The breakout session will cover successful prac ces for a rac ng and

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retaining women in non-tradi onal roles. The building enrollment component will cover a rac ng women experienced in the fi eld to teach courses, designing marke ng that connects with women, and providing support through the enrollment and advising process. The reten on component will include building a suppor ve culture, establishing rela onships, and mentoring. A endees will be given informa on and startup materials for establishing their own Women in Advanced Manufacturing student club to promote the educa on, leadership, and success of women in advanced manufacturing careers.Thursday 2:45 - 3: 30 Two Rivers

Engaging Students into the 21st Century Trades Kayleen McCabe of DIY Network’s “Rescue Renova on”Kayleen McCabe discusses ways to encourage students to consider the trades as a viable career op on.Thursday 2:45 - 3:30 Belle Meade

How to Develop Student Leaders in Your ClassSkillsUSA State Offi cers Clint Powers, Grace Galloway, Michael Johnson, and Sherrie WilcoxLearn how to develop student leaders in your class directly from students who have grown to be leaders at their ins tu on. This is an amazing opportunity to hear how your leadership can impact those your mentor and coach. Thursday 2:45 - 3:30 Evergreen

Industrial Maintenance Skills—Cer fi ed (New NIMS Cer fi ca on) WorkshopSue Smith, Vice President Technology and Applied Science , Vearl Turnpaugh, Associate Vice President Engineering and Applied Science, and Glen Roberson, Assistant Vice President of Technology, Ivy Tech Community College of IndianaIndustrial Maintenance Technicians…HIGH DEMAND! Come learn about the new NIMS cer fi ca on!Wednesday 1:00 - 1:45 KingsleyThursday 10:45 - 11: 30 Evergreen

Laughing to LearnTerry L. Smith, Instructor Digital Graphic Design, TCAT DicksonStudies have shown that humor used correctly in the classroom enhances learning. Referencing Bloom’s Taxonomy, specifi cally the fi rst three levels (knowledge, comprehension, and applica on), this presenta on will present not only the fi ndings of related research, but off er a endees how-to’s, what not to do’s, off er advice to re-establish one’s dignity when the humor fails, and more.Facts and philosophies have been researched from the Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Higher Ed Teaching Strategies from Magna Publica ons, The American Psychological Associa on, Bugs Bunny and others. Although the presenta on will focus on college-age students, it can be used in all levels of educa on. If nothing else the cartoons created by the presenter, and the presenter himself should be amusing.Wednesday 2:00 - 2:45 EdgewoodThursday 9:45 - 10:30 McGavock A

Understanding and Using Microso AcademiesRichard Woodard, Senior Educa onal Technology Systems Coordinator for E-Campus, Tennessee Board of RegentsCome and learn how Microso Academies can help your students be successful.Wednesday 1:00 - 1:45 Cheekwood

Using Needs Assessment to Iden fy Barriers to TN College of Applied Technology Student SuccessSarah A. Nadel, Doctoral Student, University of Tennessee; Jennifer Ann Morrow, Associate Professor, University of Tennessee; and Kasey Va er, Assistant Director, TCAT KnoxvilleTechnical colleges are ins tu ons that prepare students with a specifi c skill set to enter a career upon degree comple on. Enrollment at technical colleges across the globe is increasing and enrollment in the USA has increased over the past 13 years by 24% (U.S. Department of Educa on, 2015). However, the ques on remains of how we con nue to promote and increase student success throughout all higher educa on ins tu ons. In the state of Tennessee, there are 27 diff erent loca ons for students to a end the Tennessee College of Applied Technology.

In one east Tennessee TCAT loca on, we measured various quan ta ve and qualita ve aspects of student success and barriers of comple on. We were able to make sugges ons for specifi c program changes and administra ve changes to increase student success and reten on. This presenta on will show case the various needs assessment methods u lized, our assessment fi ndings, and assessment ac vi es that can be done to help further improve student success at your technology college.Thursday 10:45 - 11: 30 Cheekwood

Valuing My Educa on—Teaching ROI Strategies for Gainful EmploymentDr. Anna Graf Williams, President, Learnova on, LLCMost students today know their fi nancial aid amount for the current semester, but can’t tell you the cost of one credit hour on campus. Iden fying the cost and the value of their educa on is a mystery that leaves many graduates underemployed and facing high debt. This session focuses on using ROI (return on investment) strategies to assist students in developing a fi nancial plan for their career. Learn new ways to help students iden fy their true costs, assign value to their own skills, analyze the career paths in their area of study, and strategically plan for part- me jobs and experiences that can add

value to their career. Help students take responsibility for their own fi nancial well-being and develop the skills to transi on to professional success.Wednesday 1:00 - 1:45 EdgewoodThursday 1:45 - 2: 30 Belmont

What SkillsUSA Means to Us as CTE StudentsSkillsUSA State Offi cers Travis France, Liz Stenson, and Cody BrowningPersonal tes monies of student leaders of how Career and Technical Educa on has changed their life. These students will also explain how being a part of SkillsUSA has helped them to grow to become professionals in their chosen fi eld. You will be able to take their experiences back to your campus to engage your students at a greater level.Thursday 1:45 - 2:30 Two Rivers

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(Left to Right) James King, Carol Puryear, Mike Miller, Chelle Travis, Tachaka Hollins, Jon Bellucci, Cindy Beverley, Kathy Smith, Laura Travis, Vicki Barnette, Sarah Durham, Bob Wallace, Cindy Eckert, Adams Wills, Youlanda Jones, Lynn Goodman, Arrita Summers, and Donnie Walton. Not Pictured: Don Hunt, Sheila Dykes, Sandra Krebsbach, Steve Mallard, Amy Martin, and Carol Tomlinson.

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ATEA BOARD OF TRUSTEES

ATEA would like to take the opportunity to thank its board members and offi cers for their dedication to the mission of the American Technical Education Association. Each of these members work hard to ensure that postsecondary education remains at its highest standard and focuses on practical teaching ideas and best practices. They constantly support ATEA’s mission to recognize outstanding performance and leadership and provides a network for career connectivity.

Trustees are leaders of systems, presidents, executive director of a center of excellence, vice presidents and deans, Emerita Association leadership, faculty, business and program management for Extension. The states are Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Mississippi, Minnesota, New Jersey, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

Paul Young , Ph.D.ATEA President 2015-2017President of Northern Wyoming Community College DistrictBryan Albrecht, Ed. D.1st Vice PresidentPresident of Gateway Technical CollegeServing Kenosha, Racine and Walworth Counties, WIRich Wagner, Ph.D.ATEA Past President 2013-2015President of Dunwoody College of TechnologyMinneapolis, MNJames King Past President of ATEA—2 termsVice Chancellor for the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology, Tennessee Board of Regents, Nashville, TNBob Wallace, ATEA TreasurerDirector of Finance, Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Tennessee Board of RegentsNashville, TNSandra Gehlen Krebsbach, Ph.D.ATEA Executive DirectorVictor BranchManager Education, Training & Digital Tools at Mississippi State University CAVS Extension, Canton, MSHarry Bowman Ed.D. President EmeritusCouncil for Occupational Education , Clermont, FLRecipient of the ATEA Jean Koch Outstanding Technical Educator Award 2016Mary Kaye BredesonExecutive DirectorCenter of Excellence for Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing, Everett , WAAmi Erickson, Ph.D. Sheridan College, Northern Wyoming Community College DistrictMark Heinrich, Ph.D.Alabama Community College SystemMontgomery, ALDr. Jon ConnollyPresident, Sussex County Community CollegeNewton, NJBrooks JacobsenSupervisor of Electronics and Robotic Technology, Lake Area Technical Institute, Watertown, SDShawn Mackey, Ed.D. Deputy Executive Director for Programs and Accountability for the Mississippi State Community College Board, Jackson, MS

Ron Langrell Ph.DPresident Bates Technical College, Tacoma, WAPaul PerkinsPresident of Amatrol, Jeff ersonville INRon McCage, Ph.D.Retired President, Career and Technical Educators Consortia, Decatur, GAM. Keith McClanahan, Ed.D.Provost and Executive Vice President of Learning, Ozarka College, Melbourne ARMike Mires, Ed.D. Retired Dean of Technology and Professional Programs, North Idaho College, Coeur d’ Alene, IDBett y Reynard, Ed.D.President, Lamar State College Port Arthur, TXJames Sherrard, Ph.D. Chair of Nuclear ProgramsThree Rivers Community College, Norwich, CTSusan G. SmithVice President of Technology and Applied SciencesIvy Tech Community College, Offi ce of the President, Indianapolis, INChelle Travis Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Services, Tennessee Board of Regents, Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology, Nashville, TNDana Wolff President of Regional Council PresidentsRegion 5 PresidentInstructor Financial Services, Southeast Tech, Sioux Falls, SD

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