Arizona Western College
AWC & NAU-Yuma awarded $4,349,120 from U.S. Department of Education to increase the number of students who attain degrees in the STEM areas.
Pipeline is designed to provide PATHWAYS to STEM degrees - A.A.S STEM degrees: Automotive Engineering Technology 15.0803 Welding Engineering Technology -15.0614 Industrial Technology/Technician 15.0612
Coursework designed to prepare students in current Automotive Technology Systems. Certified through NATEF Prepared to take ASE certification exam (Simulators, Hybrids, Computer Diagnostics)
Coursework designed to prepare students in all areas of welding processes and practices. (Retiring workforce America needs Welders)
Can be tailored to individual interests and experiences. Auto/Welding Solar Panel/ Photovoltaic Installation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Management Courses Prepares students for managerial positions or running a small business.
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Earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree from AWC and a Bachelors of Applied Science (BAS) Degree from NAU-Yuma Arizona Western College: AAS in Automotive Technology, Welding Technology or Industrial Technology AWC - $10,000. NAU - $12,000. TOTAL = $22,000.* *estimated at 2013-2014 costs Meet A.A.S. degree requirements - General Education Certificate (AGEC courses) in 5 semesters of 15 credits (additional course may be required due to test score placement) Estimated cost per semester (2013-14). Tuition and fees $1,210 / Books and supplies $ 790. $2,000 per semester - 5 semesters** Northern Arizona University-Yuma: BAS in Industrial Technology Management NAU will accept 75 credit hours from the Automotive Technology, Welding Technology and Industrial Technology degrees with General Education Emphasis from AWC. The NAU BAS requirements include an additional 45 credit hours. The additional 45 credits can be obtained in 3 semesters (15 credits each semester) Estimated cost (2013-14). Tuition and fees $3,150 / Books, fees, supplies $ 850. $4,000 per semester - 3 semesters** Estimated total costs: Arizona Western College $2,000 per semester x 5 semesters = $10,000 Northern Arizona University $4,000 per semester x 3 semesters = $ 12,000 Estimated total cost for the AAS and BAS degrees over four years = $22,000** **Costs are based on estimates of tuition, books, fee and supplies only. Other personal and/or living expenses are NOT included. The approximate cost of $22,000 is an estimate only based on the 2013-14 school year. Actual costs may vary and will be determined at the time of registration for each semester.
Arizona Western College - Course Catalog Occupational Degrees in Construction and Technology Current and Future AAS to BAS Degree Feeder Programs Automotive Technology Welding Technology Industrial Technology Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Architectural Technology Solar Photovoltaic Installation Construction Trades Management Industrial Maintenance & Instrumentation Technology Manufacturing Maintenance and Operations Electrical Manufacturing Maintenance and Operations Technology Electrical Technology Plumbing Carpentry
Northern Arizona University Bachelor s of Applied Science Degree Industrial Technology Management
General Motors Desert Proving Grounds
Goal 1: Increase Associate and Baccalaureate degree completions among Hispanic and other low-income students in STEM-related fields by strengthening applied science and technology program infrastructure and curriculum, and outreach/advising to students.
Goal 2: Increase the number and percentage of these individuals who transfer to 4-year institutions in STEMrelated fields by developing model transfer and articulation agreement programs with NAU-Yuma.
Inspire: targeted outreach to underrepresented populations Develop: STEM programs that meet local workforce needs Attract & retain: provide support mechanisms Evaluate: Ongoing evaluation fosters improvement Deliver: Share information that will enhance replication
Curriculum Redesign & Development Outreach & Advising Support Infrastructure/ Technology Instructional Assistance
Outreach & Advising Support Attracting students from high schools, AWC students, military, unemployed. Provide additional advising to students in cohort.
Yuma Job Fair (above) Family Night at AWC (right)
Student Progress is Monitored and Celebrated
Curriculum Redesign & Development Bridge from AAS to BAS in Industrial Technology at NAU.
Program Availability: In person Online
Instructional Assistance Supplemental Instruction for heightened math requirements Automotive and metallurgy Lab Assistants
Infrastructure/ Technology Renovated buildings and state-of the-art equipment needed to Attract and Retain.
Major renovations: Automotive Technology - ($331,000) facilities ($420,000) equipment
Major Renovations: ($1,001,330.) facilities ($545,300.) equipment & supplies
AWC will continue to align Career and Technical courses to feed into the Bachelor s of Applied Sciences Degree through NAU.
Our Pipeline Project has proven to be a successful method of Career and Technical Degree Transfer to a Bachelor s Degree at NAU. Other Arizona Community Colleges will be replicating this implementation in the near future.
Power Point presentation handouts will be emailed upon request to pipeline.grant@azwestern.edu
Jeremy Spencer at NAU will want to begin to develop relationships with your Career and Technical Education Departments in order to replicate the Pathways at your Community College. Contact him at Jeremy.Spencer@nau.edu