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Workforce and ABE Embracing Digital Learning Spaces, Jump-Start Seminar
Bismarck State College02/23/2010
Bismarck State College A community college located in Bismarck, ND since 1939
• 4,000 credit students• Courses are transferable• Regionally Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools
30 technical programs• 6 programs with an energy focus and completely accessible online, 2 of
them are also available in the classroom • Energy curriculum has been offered for 34+ years
14,000 non-credit students: Continuing Education, Training & Innovation• Customized Training & Apprenticeship Programs
Bismarck State CollegeNational Energy Center of Excellence
United States Coast Guard
Dr. Larry C. Skogen, President
Business and Industry supported construction of NECE building
Designed to meet the training and educational needs of the energy industry nationwide
Funding for the building was donated by employees, individuals, community, energy industry, state and federal agencies ($18.3 million)
Building houses state-of-the-art lab facilities with new technology, equipment and simulators ($3.0 million)
Vision: BSC, a national model for innovative education andworkforce training.
Mission: Bismarck State College,an innovative community college, offers high quality education,workforce training, and enrichment programs reachinglocal and global communities.
Bismarck State College
Online and/or Face-to-Face Energy Offerings
• Power Plant Technology – operator education covering a broad array of electrical generation facilities that include; coal, oil, gas turbine/combined cycle, hydro, geothermal and wind.
• Nuclear Power Technology – education focused on meeting INPO requirements for non-licensed operator, maintenance, chemistry and health physics technicians.
• Process Plant Technology – operator education covering a broad array on industrial facilities that include refining, biodiesel, ethanol, food processing, and water treatment.
• Electric Power Technology – technician education focused on the transmission and distribution sectors of the energy industry. Upon completion of core fundamentals students specialize in one of four areas; line construction, metering, system design, and substation operation & maintenance.
• Electrical Transmission Systems Technology – operator education focused on dispatchers and system operators who control the electrical power grid and integration of power generation sources.
• Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Energy Management - the BAS program is designed for individuals interested in supervisory and management positions within the energy industry.
• Renewable Generation Technology (Fall 2010) – operator and technician education covering a broad array of renewable focused generation technologies including; geothermal, solar, wind, biomass, hydro, tidal, and fuel cells.
• Non-Credit Workforce Training and Apprenticeship Offerings
1,203 Unique Students in 2009 (credit bearing)
Growth of NECE Online and Classroom Programs
Students Enrollments Total Credit Hours0
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
1424
4504
12935
1654
5731
16528
1966
6990
20199
Duplicated Enrollments 2007 - 2009 Calendar Year
2007 2008 2009
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Designation
National Power Plant Operations Technology and Education Center
The official designationrecognizes BSC as the premiernational center of education and training for operators and technicians in the energyindustry
May 2007
Online and Blended Learning through
College Partnerships………..
Industry Partnerships…………………
Technology…………………………………………….
Online and Blended Learning through College Partnerships
• Turtle Mountain Community College (TMCC)- General education courses delivered online or face-to-face by TMCC- Non-credit technical courses delivered online by BSC- TMCC transfers in/attaches TMCC credit to BSC technical courses- TMCC students come to BSC over summer term to complete hands-on lab competencies- TMCC grants student an AAS Degree
• Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC)- General education and some technical courses are delivered face-to- face by FVTC- Remaining technical courses delivered online by BSC- Financial aid consortium agreement in place with FVTC as lead institution - FVTC grants the student an AAS Degree
Online and Blended Learning through Industry Partnerships
* Industry Partners in Job-Shadow Opportunities (80 hr min)
* Win – Win – Win
* Internship and/or outage employment may replace job shadow requirement
* Coupled with animation, simulation and online labs throughout the program
Heat Exchanger Competencies: Student Mentor Date• o Check for external leaks - Notify Operations _______ _______ _______• o Conduct a temperature survey _______ _______ _______• o Conduct a pressure survey _______ _______ _______• o Back flush a heat exchanger _______ _______ _______• o Check an exchanger for tube leaks _______ _______ _______• o Place an exchanger in service _______ _______ _______• o Take an exchanger out of service _______ _______ _______• o Tightness test an exchanger _______ _______ _______• o Prepare exchanger for maintenance- decontaminate _______ _______ _______• o LOTO exchanger _______ _______ _______
Interactive Quizzes and Exercises Utilizing Technology
Additional Online and Blended Learning Tools
Case Studies: Parker Blythe Substation
Mini Simulations: AC Generator Generator-Grid Synch Lab
Full Simulations: Variable Frequency Transformer Power Transformer
WebLab Power Grid Laboratory
• WebLab is an online laboratory that provides a full power system experience to the student.
• Consists of real equipment starting with two hydro-electric generators to manage the power loads.
• Available anywhere in the world via the Internet over modem speeds as low as 56k.
• Access the WebLab Power Grid• WebLab Scheduler
U.S. Secretary of EnergyDr. Steven Chu
Dr. Chu observes WebLab Pedagogy
Curriculum Development Center
Future WebLab
Future WebLab
Bismarck State CollegeNational Energy Center of Excellence
United States Coast Guard
Dr. Larry C. Skogen, President
Dr. Larry C. Skogen, PresidentBismarck State College
Bruce Emmil, Associate VPNational Energy Center of ExcellenceBismarck State College