The Program Profile A. The Mission/Purpose The Mission/Statement of Purpose Data/Information: Enter mission statement Prepare students for employment in HVAC occupations and for higher education by providing learning opportunities that establish required foundational skills and are in line with industry standards. Evaluation (using criteria & tactics): The Mission/Statement of Purpose is current and relevant. It is consistent in our catalog, brochures, and website. ACTION NEEDED? NO B. The Faculty & Staff Full & Part Time Faculty List the names and credentials of your full and part time faculty: Name Highest Degree PT/FT Steeby, Donald MA, Ed. FT Faculty Stevenson, Ron B.S. FT Faculty Staff List the names and credentials of your staff: Name Credentials Amy Bennett AAS, GRCC Faculty Support Associate Director of Technical Jeff Danner AAS Operations Evaluation (using criteria & tactics): The program has adequate the faculty and staff to meet its needs. Ron Stevenson has begun work on his Master’s Degree Program. ACTION NEEDED? NO Accomplishments of Faculty List/Describe the accomplishments of your faculty for the past year (awards, publications, curriculum development, etc): Don – Published first book: “Alternative Energy, Sources & Systems” Achieved IGSHPA certification in Geothermal Heat Pump Installation Ron – Successfully completed first year teaching orientation program Attended AHR Exposition which netted substantial donations to the program from industry vendors including controls for ER128 & ER230, as well as various testing equipment. Faculty Professional Development List/Describe the faculty professional development activities for the past year: Both Don & Ron Successfully completed HVAC Instructors Workshop in Colorado. At the workshop both Don and Ron attended various sessions that covered new industry trends and concepts in the areas of refrigeration, temperature controls and in material joining (brazing & soldering). One new industry that was introduced is in variable refrigeration control which was offered by Daikin AC – the largest manufacturer of HVAC equipment worldwide.
The Program Profile A. The Mission/Purpose The Mission/Statement of Purpose Data/Information: Enter mission statement Prepare students for employment in HVAC occupations and for higher education by providing learning opportunities that establish required foundational skills and are in line with industry standards. Evaluation (using criteria & tactics): The Mission/Statement of Purpose is current and relevant. It is consistent in our catalog, brochures, and website. ACTION NEEDED? NO B. The Faculty & Staff Full & Part Time Faculty List the names and credentials of your full and part time faculty: Name Highest Degree PT/FT Steeby, Donald MA, Ed. FT Faculty Stevenson, Ron B.S. FT Faculty Staff List the names and credentials of your staff: Name Credentials Amy Bennett AAS, GRCC Faculty Support Jeff Danner AAS Associate Director of Technical Operations Evaluation (using criteria & tactics): The program has adequate the faculty and staff to meet its needs. Ron Stevenson has begun work on his Master’s Degree Program. ACTION NEEDED? NO Accomplishments of Faculty List/Describe the accomplishments of your faculty for the past year (awards, publications, curriculum development, etc): Don – Published first book: “Alternative Energy, Sources & Systems” Achieved IGSHPA certification in Geothermal Heat Pump Installation Ron – Successfully completed first year teaching orientation program Attended AHR Exposition which netted substantial donations to the program from industry vendors including controls for ER128 & ER230, as well as various testing equipment. Faculty Professional Development List/Describe the faculty professional development activities for the past year: Both Don & Ron Successfully completed HVAC Instructors Workshop in Colorado. At the workshop both Don and Ron attended various sessions that covered new industry trends and concepts in the areas of refrigeration, temperature controls and in material joining (brazing & soldering). One new industry that was introduced is in variable refrigeration control which was offered by Daikin AC – the largest manufacturer of HVAC equipment worldwide.
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