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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

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