A Pathway to the Maryland STEM Workforce Program

1. A Pathway to the Maryland STEM Workforce Program Dr. Michael T. Wood President, Capitol College Dr. Tara E. Ebersole STEM Liaison, Community College of Baltimore County Adam Trice Director of Foundation Relations, Capitol College League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

2. Presentation Overview • Introduction (10 minute) • Learn and Earn Process – Dr. Wood • Intro to Capitol College – Dr. Wood • Intro to CCBC- Dr. Ebersole • Blue Print (20 minutes) • Design Description - Dr. Ebersole • Student Services - Dr. Ebersole • Target Audience - Dr. Ebersole • Partnerships – Adam Trice • Implementation and proposed outcomes – Adam Trice • Sustainability (10 minutes) • Initial Success – Adam Trice • Vision for the future –Adam Trice • Questions and Answers (10 minutes) League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

3. Learn and Earn Design Overview • Our design was in response to the design challenge offered by the Gates Foundation and TIES to develop programs that facilitate aligned and financially supported credentialed education and work experiences, for low-income young adults to engage pathways to possibility and achieve post-secondary success. • Our objective was to implement a program driven by industry and coordinated among the P-20 elements of the educational spectrum, that fulfills the requirements for people to enter and rise in the cyber workforce. Such requirements include skills and knowledge, practical work experience, and security clearances. League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

4. Learn and Earn Design Overview (continued) • Launched in three disciplinary areas, biotechnology, cyber security, and Engineering, • Driven by industry needs, because these are some of the biggest pressure points on the workforce pipeline in Maryland. • Over 30,000 jobs are expected to come to Maryland through BRAC realignments to Fort Meade and Aberdeen, and the Cyber Command headquartered at Ft. Meade. • The model developed from this design strategy can then be scaled and expanded to the other regions of Maryland and their specific primary industry sectors. League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

5. Learn and Earn League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

6. Intro to Capitol College Maryland’s only independent college focused on Engineering, computer science, information technology and business, is one of only seven, not-for-profit, four-year higher education institutions in the state to be recognized as a Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Information Assurance (IA), offering programs that are jointly recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Mission The mission of Capitol College is to provide practical education in: Engineering, computer science, information technology and business that prepares individuals for professional careers and affords them the opportunity to thrive in a changing world. Located in Laurel, Maryland (midway between Washington, DC, and Baltimore), our college is in close proximity to many government agencies and organizations focused on IA and cyber security including NSA and Fort Meade. League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

7. Intro to Capitol College By the numbers: 1,100 students …and growing! 14: average class size 20 years: average faculty experience Teens to early 60s – age range of students 57% Maryland residents 31% African-American 20% Women Degree Programs: Engineering: Astronautical, Computer, Electrical, Software Engineering Technology: Computer, Electronics, Telecommunications Computer Sciences: Computer Science, Software and Internet Applications Information Technology: Information Assurance; Internet Engineering Business: Business Administration, Management of Information Technology, Information and Telecommunications Systems Management League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

8. Introduction to the Community College of Baltimore County • Multi-campus suburban in Central Maryland • Enrolls approximately 74,000 students each year: over 30,00 credit students and over 40,000 non-credit students • Represents 2/3 of all county residents attending an undergraduate institution • Offers more than 50 different associate degrees and more than 100 certificate programs • Enrolls a student population that closely mirrors Baltimore County’s rich diversity League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

9. What are your STEM Priorities? League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

10. Our Priorities: Our Blueprint • “Connecting the STEM dots” • Focusing on workforce development • Creating a model to be used through out Maryland • Integrating with BRAC and Maryland state needs • Considering the full gamut of the educational pipeline to incorporate community colleges League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

11. Baltimore County STEM Network BCPS (104,000 students) CCBC (74,000 students) 4-year colleges and universities STEM Workforce – Local and Regional Businesses League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

12. Strategies included: • Student services • Flexible learning options • Professional linkages Some are areas in which community colleges excel, other are areas in which 4-year colleges excel. Therefore, partnerships are essential. League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

13. Student Services • Outreach – to improve recruitment • CCBC’s emerging Society of STEM Scholars • Capitol College’s Innovation and Leadership Institute and Center for Space Science Education and Public Outreach • Mentorship and career guidance – to improve retention League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

14. Comparison to DoE Study League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

15. Flexible Learning Options • Embedded Certifications: modularized , “chunks” for students to use as launching pads for careers • Alternative learning • Accelerated Learning: 10, 7, and 5 –week formatted courses • Non-traditional learning: WEED (Weekend, Evening, and Distance courses) These are strengths for both CCBC and Capitol College and ensure a good partnership. League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

16. Professional Linkages Security Clearances • Important the DC/MD area for defense industry • Resource – Project SCOPE (Security Clearance Overview and Preparation) for K-12 students developed by the Fort Meade Alliance (BRAC) STEM research center • Pedagogical tools to improve students skills • Improve retention and completion by having students engaged in actual STEM research Internships • Both paid and unpaid • Supported by clearinghouse initiated by the Maryland Business Roundtable (MBRT) Student Enrichment Programming • CCBC offers: math competitions, STEM seminars, career panels, etc. • Capitol College offers: Career Day, Jump Start Junior Expo, Emerging STEM Leaders Program, Developing STEM Leaders Program League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

17. Our Blueprint: Target Audiences • High school students in Dual enrollment and PEP • Traditionally-aged, first time college students • Adult learners seeking credentials with emphasis on displaced workers • Underserved and underrepresented populations League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

18. Our Blueprint: Partnerships Why partnerships are important: Original Learn and Earn design requirement: Consortium comprised of the following: • 2-year colleges • 4-year colleges (public and private) • Industry Partners Goal: Establish a coalition of two-year colleges, four-year (private and pubic universities), businesses, government, and community organizations that will help make Maryland the national leader in PreK-20 STEM education. League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

19. Our Blueprint: Partnerships Our Academic Partners: Partners: Lead Institution: • The Community College of Baltimore County Other community Colleges: • Anne Arundel Community College • Prince George’s Community College Private Four- Year Institution: • Capitol College State four-Year Institution: University of Maryland College Park League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

20. Our Blueprint: Partnerships Partners (Continued) Statewide businesses: • Lockheed Martin • Northrop Grumman • ManTech • SAIC Regional businesses • (Two smaller firms in the supply chain for cyber, aerospace, biotech); A Learn & Earn Partner • TIES • Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) • Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) • Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (MDLLR) • National Skills Coalition • BRAC Higher /Education Investment Fund • Maryland Independent College and University Association (MICUA) • Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

21. Our Blueprint: Partnerships Why industry partnerships are important: 1. Provide curricular consultation: • White Papers • Curricula infusion 2. In-kind subject matter expertise, resources besides just potential funding • Guest speakers/presenters (education and public outreach) • Subject matter experts • Adjunct faculty opportunities • Events (Career Days) • Internships League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

22. Our Blueprint: Partnerships Capitol College Model • The Corporate Partners Program: established to provide an opportunity for companies and organizations to build a close relationship with the college and openly demonstrate their support. Our partners are given special access to students, faculty, staff, facilities, academic programs, and professional services. • Enable us to provide our partners with students who are innovative and have practical applied knowledge, and are able to “hit the ground running” upon graduation. • At Capitol College, we're so sure you'll get a job offer within 90 days of commencement, we offer what no other college will - a job guarantee for our undergraduate students. • In May 2011, approximately 88% of our graduating class had secured jobs upon graduation. League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

23. Our Blueprint: Partnerships Baltimore County STEM Alliance Model Mission:The BCSA will collaborate with the public and private sectors, higher education and the Central Maryland employment community to improve STEM workforce development through innovative programming, increased number of students in the STEM pipeline, and professional development for faculty and teachers. Role: • Provide vision and leadership • Coordinate, Collaborate and Communicate • Track and measure efforts and results • Build sustainable model League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

24. Our Blueprint: Proposed Outcomes • Establish a STEM coalition • Increase STEM graduates • Increase number of underrepresented populations • Provide world-class education in biotech, cyber security, and engineering • Improve STEM pipeline for these disciplines League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

25. Establish a STEM Coalition

26. Increase STEM Graduates League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

27. Increase Number of Underrepresented Populations

28. Provide World-Class Education in Biotech, Cyber Security, and Engineering

29. Improve STEM Pipeline for These Disciplines • Ensure core curriculum within academic programs is in-line with skills needed to enter the workforce • Higher Ed institutes will need to secure partnerships with business and government in order to help with college to career placement and transition • Streamline processes that improve college to career placement (e.g. interview process, screening, security clearances, on-the-job training, etc.) League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

30. Initial Success (Partial Funding) • Partial Funding • Seeking funding to support components of the blueprint design (Private and public foundations, industry partners) • Formal Solicitations (State and Federal grant opportunities) • Continuing to build partnerships for future opportunities League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

31. Vision for the Future • Baltimore County STEM Alliance • NSF Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (STEP) – CCBC and Capitol College partnership grant (applied September 2011) League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

32. Questions and Answers League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011

33. Contact Information • Dr. Michael Wood, mtwood@capitol-college.edu 301.369. 3622 • Dr. Tara Ebersole, tebersol@ccbcmd.edu443.840.5948 • Adam Trice, awtrice@capitol-college.edu 301.396.2800 League of Innovations STEMTech Conference October 2011