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What is articulation?
1. Articulation is a cooperative effort among Irvine Valley College, area high schools and Regional Occupational Programs (ROPs). 2. Articulation links high school and ROP classes with certificate and associate degree programs at IVC. 3. The goal is for students to move from one course, program, or educational level to the next without loss of time or resources.
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What does CTE stand for?
Career Technical Education
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What does IWITTS stand for?
Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science
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What does TPP stand for?
Teacher Preparation Pipeline
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Who do you contact for IWITTS information?
Elizabeth Weiss: Program Director (949) 451-5602 eweiss@ivc.edu
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Name the three branches of public education involved in Tech Prep Articulation?
1. Irvine Valley College 2. Local High Schools 3. Coastline ROP
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How many CTE certificates does IVC offer?
34
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What is IVC's primary academic program for IWITTS?
Electronic Technology Program
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Who qualifies to participate in TPP?
Any student with an interest in teaching Career Technical Education in the future.
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Who do you contact for TPP?
Thu Nguyen: Acting Project Director Teacher Preparation Pipeline Counselor (949) 451-5603 tnguyen457@ivc.edu
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Name 3 things that can benefit a student from taking a Tech Prep articulated course?
1. Students earn free college credit toward IVC's certificates and associate degrees while still in high school saving both time and money. 2. Students jumpstart their college education with earned college credit. 3. Improves job readiness skills, the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to succeed in a high skills, high wage, global economy.
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How are Certificates of Achievement different from Certificates of Proficiency?
1. Certificates of Achievement require 18 units or more 2. Certificates of Proficiency require less than 18 units
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Who is the Electronic Technology Professor at Irvine Valley College?
Raymond Chandos rchandos@ivc.edu
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Who may benefit the most by participating in TPP?
Both students and faculty mentors.
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Who is the Administrative Assistant for Teacher Preparation Pipeline?
Shakeh Mehrabian: Asministrative Assistant for Teacher Prep Pipeline (949) 451-5628 smehrabian@ivc.edu
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What is the residency requirement for high school students to receive credit on their IVC transcript for the articulated course taken at their high school/ROP?
Student has to complete 3 unit residency requirement to show the credits on their IVC transcript.
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How long does it take to complete a Certificate from IVC?
Students can complete most Certificates within 2 years or less, it depends on the total number of units and how many units you take each semester.
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What are the Certificates & Associate Degrees that IVC offers for Electronic Technology?
1. Associate in Science Degree in Electronic Technology - 28 Units plus GE Courses. 2. Certificate of Achievement in Electronic Technology - 28 Units. 3. Certificate of Proficiency in Electronics Aide - 16 Units.
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What is the class that students will register for if they participate in TPP?
Principles of Teaching: Career Technical Education (EXP 289) & Cooperative Work Experience (CWE)
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Who is the Dean of CTE?
David Gatewood Dean of Career Technical Education (949)451-5650 dgatewood@ivc.edu
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How does articulation work?
1. Articulation agreements are made among area high schools, ROPs, and IVC after the instructors determine that the curriculum is comparable in content and rigor. 2. Students are granted college credit for coursework completed in high school when they enroll at Irvine Valley College in an articulated program and satisfy defined academic requirements (3 units of residency).
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What is IVC's most popular Certificate in terms of highest number awarded annually?
Certificate of Achievement in Accounting
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What is the primary goal of Cal Women Tech Project?
To increase the number of women enrolled and retained in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education.
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What semester will the TPP class be offered for the 2009-2010 academic year?
Spring 2010
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Who do you contact for Tech Prep Information?
Elizabeth Weiss Acting Project Director Tech Prep Program Counselor (949)451-5602 eweiss@ivc.edu