Statewide Steering Committee for ITAGs Meeting Overview
The Statewide Steering Committee for ITAGs Meeting held on August 27, 2021, brought together key members from various educational institutions and organizations to discuss the importance of ITAGs and review the committee's purpose and structure. The meeting featured introductions, remarks from Chancellor Randy Gardner, and insights on the significance of ITAGs from Dr. Cheryl Rice and Dr. Thomas Sudkamp. The session also covered the committee's role in coordinating policy development and implementation for ITAGs, as well as its structure, leadership team, and membership composition.
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Statewide Steering Committee for ITAGs Meeting August 27, 2021
Welcome and Introductions Committee Members ODHE Members Robbin Hoopes, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Dr. Jonathan Dryden, Lorain County Community College Co-Chair Dr. Gigi Escoe, University of Cincinnati Co-Chair Dr. Joe Whitehead, Bowling Green State University Dr. Joyce Malainy, C-TEC Sandra Elliott, Wayne County Career Center - Credential Chair Tara Shepherd, Apollo Career Center Amy Dumbaugh, Job and Family Services Eric Leach, Office of Workforce Transformation Matt Winkle, the Ohio Department of Education Paula Kertes, Aspire Director at Cuyahoga Community College Rebekah Michael, Ohio Cyber Range Institute and the University of Cincinnati Sara Tracey, Ohio Manufacturers Association Tara Bair, Community Health and Wellness Partners Donna Albanese Dr. Paula Compton Dr. Stephanie McCann Dr. Cheryl Rice Dr. Thomas Sudkamp Nikki Wearly Dr. Lauri White
Chancellors Remarks Randy Gardner, Chancellor Ohio Department of Higher Education
Importance of ITAGs Dr. Cheryl Rice, Vice Chancellor for Higher Education Workforce Alignment, Ohio Department of Higher Education and Dr. Thomas Sudkamp, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Ohio Department of Higher Education
Review of Charter Committee Purpose 1. Coordinate the development and implementation processes for the newly established policy on ITAGs allowing for the award of college credit validated by third party certifications. 2. Provide recommendations to the Ohio Articulation and Transfer Network Oversight Board which is the Chancellor s policy advisory group.
Committee Structure Leadership Team: Co-Chairs: Community College and University Representatives Credential Chair: OTC Representative Additional Membership One community college representative One university representative Two OTC Directors Career-Technical Education Superintendent Representatives from industry associations Aspire representative State agency representatives: Ohio Department of Education, Job and Family Services, and the Office of Workforce Transformation OATN and ODHE staff ODHE Staff Members: Associate Vice Chancellor, Articulation and Transfer Associate Vice Chancellor, Workforce Engagement Director, Career-Technical Education Transfer Initiatives Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs Vice Chancellor, Higher Education Workforce Alignment
Roles and Responsibilities Two Co-Chairs will share the duties, in collaboration with ODHE staff, related to planning and facilitating the steering committee meetings and activities. One representative from a community college and one representative from a university will serve in these roles. The Credential Chair should be consulted in all planning activities. A Credential Chair will serve on the steering committee and will provide expertise regarding third party credentials for potentials alignment by faculty panels. This person should be knowledgeable about a wealth of credentials, have established relationships with credential providers, will come from an OTC, and will work closely with the two co-chairs. The Leadership Team will provide strategic direction and develop meeting agendas.
Roles and Responsibilities All Steering Committee members shall work to: 1. Support the work of faculty. 2. Establish criteria for identifying which industry-recognized credentials shall be considered for ITAGs. 3. Determine a priority order for credential review. 4. Provide oversight for subcommittees evaluating credentials. 5. Assist with developing procedures that support ITAG policy. 6. Provide guidance on pathways and application of college credit. 7. Discuss and resolve any issues that arise. 8. Provide updates to the OATN Oversight Board.
Policy and Purpose ITAGs: a statewide transfer initiative that guarantees the award of college level credit to students earning agreed upon industry- recognized credentials. Credit is awarded regardless of where the credential is earned. Credit is awarded for specified courses deemed equivalent by faculty. ITAGs are not meant to replace Career-Technical Assurance Guides (CTAGs)
Policy and Purpose Goals: To recognize that learning can be validated by an industry- recognized credential To reduce variability in transfer credit evaluation and application To provide students and employers information on college credit value of credentials
Ohios CT Articulation and Transfer History 2015 - One-Year Option Block technical credit ATS degrees 2021 - ITAGs 2006Legislation for CTAGs: Career-Technical Assurance Guides 2011 - Secondary Career-Technical Alignment Initiative Expansion of CTAGs 44 Pathways Secondary offerings increase Course alignments based on content 2007 First CTAGs: 17 Technologies Industry standards and accreditation
Timeline for ITAGs Pursue Opportunities for funding to support initiative Begin work on first ITAGs Hold initial steering committee meeting Form Steering Committee ITAGs policy approved by Chancellor Director of CTE Transfer Initiatives announced/ ITAGs announced Fall 2021 August February 2021 May July Appoint members from: ODHE, ODE, colleges, universities, OTCs, and industry Begin recruiting faculty Identify initial set of ITAGs Faculty recruitment and selection Establish faculty panels for initial ITAGs
ITAG Funding
ITAG Development Models Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3
Initial ITAGs Tier 1 CTAIR005 Private Pilot CTAUT005 Introduction to Automotive Service and Repair CTCON002 Construction Safety CTCF001 Sanitation and Safety CTIT002 Networking/CompTIA Network + CTIT006 Introduction to User Support CTIT015 CompTIA Security + CTIT011 Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating System CTIT013 Microsoft Server Administration CTIT016 Linux CTIT014 PC Operating System, Hardware Operation and Maintenance/A+ CTIT017 Cisco I: CCNA 7 Introduction to Networks CTIT018 Cisco II: CCNA 7 Switching, Routing, & Wireless Essentials (SRWE) CTIT019 Cisco III: CCNA 7 Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (ENSA) CTLPRN001 Practical Nursing CTS001 Safety Tier 2 Credential Alignment Likely Supply Chain Management Early Childhood Education Chemical Dependency Manufacturing and Engineering Cybersecurity Renewable Energy Programming Tier 3 ???
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