Apr 11, 2016 / Room: GOLD COAST, Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E Upper Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 / 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Speaker Information:

Eboni Zamani-Gallaher Soko Starobin Kristine Young Lorenzo Baber Frankie Santos Laanan

This session will address the “Structured Pathways” track. The objectives of the session include the following:

• Engage in an overarching question: How can 21st century community colleges thrive (i.e., sustain successful programs) while protecting the educational equity, access, and success of diverse learners.
• Discuss importance of labor-market relevant competencies and industry recognized credentials.
• Present models of industry-recognized credentials with respect to on- and off-ramps via apprenticeship programs and/or stackable credentials.
• Address challenges and implications of CTE programs moving from traditional face-to-face into online modules and the impact on diverse learners.

The panel members include researchers and a community college president.

Sponsor:

American Association of Community Colleges

Conference Information

Apr 11, 2016 / Room: GOLD COAST, Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E Upper Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 / 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Speaker Information:

Eboni Zamani-Gallaher Soko Starobin Kristine Young Lorenzo Baber Frankie Santos Laanan

This session will address the “Structured Pathways” track. The objectives of the session include the following:

• Engage in an overarching question: How can 21st century community colleges thrive (i.e., sustain successful programs) while protecting the educational equity, access, and success of diverse learners.
• Discuss importance of labor-market relevant competencies and industry recognized credentials.
• Present models of industry-recognized credentials with respect to on- and off-ramps via apprenticeship programs and/or stackable credentials.
• Address challenges and implications of CTE programs moving from traditional face-to-face into online modules and the impact on diverse learners.

The panel members include researchers and a community college president.

Sponsor:

American Association of Community Colleges

Conference Information