South Seattle Community College INNOVATIONS Presentation to the League for Innovation February 18-19, 2010 Presentation, 2010 LEAGUE FOR INNOVATION IN THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Malcolm Grothe, Ph.D., Executive Dean, Workforce Education South Seattle Community College Tom Mayburry, Ph.D., Faculty Coordinator, Bachelor of Applied Science, Hospitality Management, South Seattle Community College

Need for New Pathways Applied Bachelor’s to facilitate career advancement for students No educational path available for students Fields require increasing levels of education Move from technical work to management Move into more advanced technical work

Pilot Degree Authority 2005 legislation approved four pilots in Washington Has increased from 5 to 15 States in the past few years States “in work” Oregon California Arizona

Legislative Direction Definition of Applied Baccalaureate Articulates with associate of applied science degree Incorporates both theoretical and applied knowledge

Philosophical Implications Serve students from the area not otherwise served Extension of workforce mission – respond to increasing skill requirement of employers Pilot colleges have the capacity to develop and sustain new programs CTCs remain lower division institutions Maintain the open door in context of adding bachelor’s programs

Employers Perceived Community Building Keep people in town Provided industry with local talent Industry grow your own Grow your own teachers

Finance Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management Funding Budget Same tuition as regional baccalaureate institutions Same state reimbursement as baccalaureate institutions Student Fees Foundation Budget Support Library $10,000 research for all faculty 50% Program Coordinator 1 Full Time Faculty 3-Part Time Faculty Support

Global Impact President Obama Goal to increase baccalaureate attainment by 60% Meeting the Community College mission Employers Students Increasing Trend Part of the State System Direction

Preparing for jobs Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management Scope of Hospitality Industry Cruise Lines Hotels Theme Parks Casinos Private Clubs Restaurants Sports Venues Convention Centers

Accreditation Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management Accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) in February, 2010 Received a commendation for planning and collaboration School is now accredited as a baccalaureate level institution

Students Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management 50% of students have their AAS-T degree from SSCC Wide range of age groups (mirrors demographics of Community Colleges) Great majority of students currently working in the field Demand exceeds our current funded capacity

Educational Pathway Work Tech Prep High School ESL AAS-T Culinary Arts Business Information Technology Accounting Technology Other Related Fields of Study Bachelor of Applied Science in Hospitality Management M MBA Teacher Education *BAS Degrees have written support form the Higher Education Coordinating Board

Delivery Cohort Model (Industry Advice) Delivery methods Face-to-face Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management Delivery Cohort Model (Industry Advice) Delivery methods Face-to-face Hybrid Classes Online Classes 1000 Hours of Internship within the Industry

Summary Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management Employer Benefits Meet increasing demand for skilled practitioners Ensure a diverse workforce for diverse clientele Student Benefits Establish a degree pathway to meet strong student demand Provide higher-level skills needed to succeed in a dynamic and changing field Social Benefits Create a more highly skilled professional workforce that reduces high-impact social problems

Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Technical Teacher Education Next Steps New Law in Washington State Grants from Boeing and Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee QUESTIONS?