CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, October 22, 2010 - 2:00 p.m.

City Park Campus – Bayou St. John (Building 23, Second Floor)

AGENDA

Call to Order

II.

Roll Call

III.

Curriculum Committee Functions

Updated Membership List

Board of Regents Statewide General Education Requirements – Policy

No. 2.16: Updated: Attachment IV

IV.

Minutes of meeting of September 17, 2010

Curriculum Operations Report – Tim Stamm

Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher Education – Moratorium on the

Consideration of New Academic Programs and Research Units

VI.

General Education / Articulation Initiatives – Tim Stamm

Loyola University 2+2 Articulation Agreement – Associate of Arts in

Criminal Justice to Bachelor of Criminal Justice

VII.

New Business

Business & Technology/ACCT

Change of Degree Designation:

Associate of Science in Accounting.

Change the degree designation of the Associate of Science in Accounting

from

Associate of Science

Associate of Applied Science to reflect the goal

of the program: to prepare students for immediate entry into the

workplace; students wishing to transfer to a senior college to earn a

baccalaureate degree in Accounting will be directed to the Associate of

Science Louisiana Transfer Degree.

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Business & Technology/ACCT

Change of Program Description:

Associate of Applied Science in

Accounting. Modify the description of the Associate of Applied Science in

Accounting to reflect the degree designation and goal of the program: “The

Associate of Applied Science Degree program in Accounting is designed to

graduate paraprofessionals with the necessary technical skills to obtain

employment in accounting and accounting-related professions. Many of

the courses offered in this program are transferable to senior institutions.

Students wishing to transfer to transfer credits to a related Baccalaureate

degree program should see the Associate of Science Louisiana Transfer

Degree. The Associate of Applied Science Degree program in Accounting is

accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and

Programs.” Currently, the description states: “The Associate of Science

Degree program in Accounting is designed to graduate paraprofessionals

with the necessary technical skills to obtain employment in accounting and

accounting-related professions. Many of the courses offered in this

program are transferable to senior institutions. This program is accredited

by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.”

Business & Technology/ACCT

Program Revision:

Associate of Applied Science in Accounting. Revise

the Associate of Applied Science in Accounting: Add: ACCT-218: Payroll

Accounting; ACCT-221: Computerized Accounting using Peachtree OR

ACCT-222: Computerized Accounting using Quickbooks to Required

Courses in Major. Add: ECON-202: Microeconomics; BUSG-131:

Internship to Required Related Courses. Delete: MATH-120: Mathematics

Survey with Applications; Fine Arts Requirement, three (3) credit hours;

Natural Science Requirement [three (3) of six (6) credit hours] from

General Education Requirements. Total Program Hours decrease

from

Business & Technology/ACCT

Program Revision:

Certificate of Technical Studies in Accounting

Technology: Account Clerk. Revise the Certificate of Technical Studies in

Accounting Technology: Account Clerk: Add: ACCT-201: Accounting I;

ACCT-202: Accounting II; ACCT-218: Payroll Accounting; ACCT-221:

Computerized Accounting using Peachtree OR ACCT-222: Computerized

Accounting using Quickbooks; BUSG-178: Business Communication;

BUSG-224: Business Computer Applications; and ENGL-101: English

Composition I to Courses Required in Major. Total Program Hours: 21.

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Business & Technology/ACCT

Change of Program Description:

Certificate of Technical Studies in

Accounting Technology: Account Clerk. Create a program description for

the Certificate of Technical Studies in Accounting Technology: Account

Clerk: “The Certificate of Technical Studies program in Accounting

Technology: Account Clerk is designed to prepare students for employment

as administrative support to professional accountants and other financial

management personnel. The program focuses on technical accounting,

computer skills, and communication skills. All courses comprising the

Certificate of Technical Studies may be applied to the Associate of Applied

Science in Accounting Technology.”

Business & Technology/ARCH

Change of Program Description: Addition of Policy Note:

Associate of Applied Science in Architectural/Design Construction

Technology. Add the following note to Required Courses in Major:

“Students are required to take twelve (12) credit hours of Required Courses

in Major at Delgado Community College.” The requirement exceeds that of

general academic policy; however, is necessary to ensure students are

successful in meeting programmatic outcomes that are aligned with the

Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering

(ATMAE) accrediting standards.

Business & Technology/ELST

Change of Program Description: Addition of Policy Note:

Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Servicing Technology Degree

Option in Biomedical Equipment Repair. Add the following note to

Required Courses in Major: “Students are required to take twelve (12)

credit hours of Required Courses in Major at Delgado Community College.”

The requirement exceeds that of general academic policy; however, is

necessary to ensure students are successful in meeting programmatic

outcomes that are aligned with the Association of Technology,

Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) accrediting standards.

Business & Technology/ELST

Change of Program Description: Addition of Policy Note:

Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Servicing Technology Degree

Option in Electronics Service Technology. Add the following note to

Required Courses in Major: “Students are required to take twelve (12)

credit hours of Required Courses in Major at Delgado Community College.”

The requirement exceeds that of general academic policy; however, is

necessary to ensure students are successful in meeting programmatic

outcomes that are aligned with the Association of Technology,

Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) accrediting standards.

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Business & Technology/CNET

Change of Program Description: Addition of Policy Note:

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Network Technology. Add the

following note to Required Courses in Major: “Students are required to take

twelve (12) credit hours of Required Courses in Major at Delgado

Community College.” The requirement exceeds that of general academic

policy; however, is necessary to ensure students are successful in meeting

programmatic outcomes that are aligned with the Association of

Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) accrediting

standards.

Business & Technology/CADD

Change of Program Description: Addition of Policy Note:

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Aided Drafting and Design. Add

the following note to Required Courses in Major: “Students are required to

take twelve (12) credit hours of Required Courses in Major at Delgado

Community College.” The requirement exceeds that of general academic

policy; however, is necessary to ensure students are successful in meeting

programmatic outcomes that are aligned with the Association of

Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) accrediting

standards.

Business & Technology/Construction Technology

Program Revision:

Associate of Applied Science in Construction

Technology. Delete the Degree Option in Civil Construction Technology.

Business & Technology/Construction Technology

Program Revision:

Associate of Applied Science in Construction

Technology. Delete the Degree Option in Construction Management

Technology.

Business & Technology/Construction Technology

Change of Program Title:

Associate of Applied Science in Construction

Technology. Change the name of the Associate of Applied Science in

Construction Technology

from

Associate of Applied Science in

Construction Technology

Associate of Applied Science in Civil and

Construction Applied Engineering Technology. The revised title more

accurately reflects the instructional content of the degree program and is

reflective of industry changes. The accrediting body, the Association of

Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) recently

changed the name of the agency; the former title was National Association

of Industrial Technology (NAIT). The change reflects contemporary

occupational title groupings.

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Business & Technology/Construction Technology

Program Revision:

Associate of Applied Science in Civil and

Construction Applied Engineering Technology. Revise the Associate of

Applied Science in Civil and Construction Applied Engineering Technology:

Add two concentrations to provide student focus. Total Program Hours

decrease

from

Business & Technology/Construction Technology

Change of Program Description:

Associate of Applied Science in Civil

and Construction Applied Engineering Technology. Change the program

description of the Civil and Construction Applied Engineering Technology

to state: “The Civil and Construction Applied Engineering Technology

Associate of Applied Science degree program is designed to provide

students with the knowledge and competencies necessary to obtain entry

level employment in the construction technology field. Two concentrations

exist: 1) Civil Construction involves the construction of buildings, bridges,

tunnels, dams, harbors, airports, waterways, railways, highways; of water

power, irrigation, drainage and water supply systems; and of sewerage and

waste disposal and environmental health systems. A civil construction

technician may be involved in drawing plans and specifications, estimating

costs and materials needed, using surveying instruments, preparing maps,

and inspecting projects. 2) Construction Management affords an analytical

approach to problem-solving and skills development for entry-level

management positions in the construction industry. The Civil and

Construction Applied Engineering Technology Associate of Applied Science

degree program is accredited by the Association of Technology,

Management, and Applied Engineering, 3300 Washtenaw Avenue, Suite

220, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, phone: 734-677-0720, fax: 734-677-0046,

email: atmae@atmae.org.”

Business & Technology/CIVT

Change of Program Description: Addition of Policy Note:

Associate of Applied Science in Civil and Construction Applied Engineering

Technology. Add the following note to Required Courses in Major:

“Students are required to take twelve (12) credit hours of Required Courses

in Major at Delgado Community College.” The requirement exceeds that of

general academic policy; however, is necessary to ensure students are

successful in meeting programmatic outcomes that are aligned with the

Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering

(ATMAE) accrediting standards.

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Business & Technology/BUAD

Program Revision:

Associate of Science in Business Administration.

Revise the Associate of Science in Business Administration: Delete:

MATH-118: Algebra for College Students and MATH-128: Explorations in

College Algebra from General Education Requirements. Add: MATH-128:

Explorations in College Algebra OR MATH-130: Pre-Calculus Algebra AND

MATH-151: Finite Mathematics OR MATH-203: Statistics to General

Education Requirements. Reduce Approved Electives from a selection of

nine (9) credit hours to a selection of six (6) credit hours; Delete: MATH-

203: Statistics from Approved Electives; Add: Approved Social Science

Course – limit 3 credits to Approved Electives. Total Program Hours

decrease

from

. Program modifications comply with The Board of

Regents for Louisiana Higher Education Academic Affairs Policy 2.15.

Arts & Humanities/FNAR

Program Revision:

Associate of Arts in Fine Arts. Revise the Associate

of Arts in Fine Arts: Delete: Approved Electives Select 9 credit hours. Total

Program Hours decrease

from

. Program modifications comply

with The Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher Education Academic

Affairs Policy 2.15.

Technical Division/HACR

Course Title Change:

HACR-115: Building Code and Licensing. Change

the title of HACR-115

from

HACR-115: HVAC Introduction

HACR-115:

Building Code and Licensing to better reflect the instructional content of

the course.

Technical Division/HACR

Course Revision:

HACR-115: Building Code and Licensing. Revise

HACR-115: Building Code and Licensing to reflect contemporary industry

standards and practices. Course Description: “In-depth study of Codes and

licenses. Provides the information needed to prepare individuals to enter

and function legally within the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Industry. Includes licensure, certification requirements, and ordinance

codes; for Federal, State and local levels. The EPA test preparation and

proctored exam are included in the lab fees. The student will gain

proficiency in the litigation potentials involved with this industry. The

course contains lectures, group discussion and assignments. Equivalent to

NCEER modules: 03101-07, 03410-09 and LTC HACR-1150, CPTR-1000.”

Technical Division/HACR

Course Title Change:

HACR-116: Tubing Fabrication and Fitting.

Change the title of HACR-116

from

HACR-116: Principles of Refrigeration I

HACR-116: Tubing Fabrication and Fitting to better reflect the

instructional content of the course.

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Technical Division/HACR

Course Revision:

HACR-116: Tubing Fabrication and Fitting. Revise

HACR-116: Tubing Fabrication and Fitting to reflect contemporary

industry standards and practices. Course Description: “In-depth study

and performance of the materials, special tools and procedures needed to

fabricate, assemble, and properly join individual parts of HVAC/R piping

and tubing. Provides the information needed to prepare individuals to

enter and effectively function within the Air Conditioning and

Refrigeration Industry. The student will gain a proficiency in all aspects of

the safe and efficient methods involved with this industry. The course

contains lectures, group discussion and assignments. Equivalent to

NCCER modules: 03103-07. 03104-07, 03105-07 and LTC HACR-1160.

Prerequisite: TECH-101: NCEER Core.”

Technical Division/HACR

Course Title Change:

HACR-117: Principles of Refrigeration. Change

the title of HACR-117

from

HACR-117: Principles of Refrigeration II

HACR-117: Principles of Refrigeration to better reflect the instructional

content of the course.

Technical Division/HACR

Course Revision:

HACR-117: Principles of Refrigeration. Revise

HACR-117: Principles of Refrigeration to reflect contemporary industry

standards and practices. Course Description: “In-depth study and

performance of diagnostic procedures, of the core theory of vapor

compression refrigeration systems. Provides the information needed to

prepare individuals to enter and effectively function within the Air

Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry. The student will gain a

proficiency in all aspects of the safe and efficient methods involved with

this industry. The course contains lectures, group discussion and

assignments. Equivalent to NCEER modules: 03102-07, 03107-07,

03205-07, 03301-08, 03303-08 and LTC HACR-1170. Prerequisite:

TECH-101: NCCER Core.” Co-requisite: HACR 116.”

Technical Division/HACR

Course Revision:

HACR-121: Electrical Fundamentals. Revise HACR-

121: Electrical Fundamentals to reflect contemporary industry standards

and practices. Course Description: “In-depth study and performance of

diagnostic procedures, of the core theory of electricity as applied to

HVAC/R systems. Provides the information needed to prepare individuals

to enter and effectively function within the Air Conditioning and

Refrigeration Industry. The student will gain a proficiency in all aspects of

the safe and efficient methods involved with this industry. The course

contains lectures, group discussion and assignments. Equivalent to

NCCER modules: 03106-07, 03207-07 and LTC HACR 1210, HACR 124.”

Technical Division/HACR

Course Revision:

HACR-153: Residential System Design. Revise

HACR-153: Residential System Design to reflect contemporary industry

standards and practices. Course Description: “In-depth study and

performance of HVAC Project Engineering. Covers the core theory of heat

loss/gain of building structures, equipment selection, and distribution

duct systems, as applied to HVAC systems. Provides the information

needed to prepare individuals to enter and effectively function within the

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry. The student will gain a

proficiency in all aspects of the safe and efficient methods involved with

this industry. The course contains lectures, group discussion and

assignments. Equivalent to NCCER modules: 03109-07, 03402-09,

03407-09 and LTC HACR 253.”

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Technical Division/HACR

Course Revision:

HACR-157: Building Science for HVAC. Revise

HACR-157: Building Science for HVAC to reflect contemporary industry

standards and practices. Course Description: “In-depth study of building

science diagnostics, related to the cause and effect of various factors, upon

building structures. Covers the holistic theory of the interaction of unique

systems in building structures, and their effect on energy efficiency,

hygiene, sustainability, comfort, and durability. Provides the information

needed to prepare individuals to enter and effectively function within the

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry. The student will gain a

proficiency of the efficient methods required for building diagnostics as

related to this industry. The course contains lectures, group discussion

and assignments. Equivalent to NCCER modules: 03204-07, 03312-08,

03403-09, 03404-09, 03409-09.”

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Technical Division/HACR

Course Revision:

HACR-158: Building Engineer Hydronics. Revise

HACR-158: Building Engineer Hydronics to reflect contemporary industry

standards and practices. Course Description: “Overview of HVAC

hydronic heating and cooling systems. Provides the information needed to

prepare individuals to enter and effectively function within the Air

Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry. The student will gain a

proficiency of the efficient methods required for sizing, maintenance, and

problem solving, for the piping, pumping and equipment of hydronic

systems, as related to this industry. The course contains lectures, group

discussion and assignments. Equivalent to NCCER modules: 03203-07,

03212-07, 03305-08, 03307-08, 03308-08, and 03406-09.”

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Technical Division/HACR

Course Revision:

HACR-222: Electrical Components and Motors.

Revise HACR-222: Electrical Components and Motors to reflect

contemporary industry standards and practices. Course Description: “In-

depth study and performance of HVAC/R electrical component

identification and diagnostic procedures, and the core theory of induction

motors and motor starting systems, as applied to HVAC/R systems.

Provides the information needed to prepare individuals to enter and

effectively function within the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Industry. The student will gain a proficiency in all aspects of the safe and

efficient methods involved with this industry. The course contains

lectures, group discussion and assignments. Equivalent to NCCER

modules: 03206-07 and LTC HACR1220, HACR 1230. Prerequisite:

HACR-121.”

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Technical Division/HACR

Course Title Change:

HACR-251: Theory of Residential Air

Conditioning. Change the title of HACR-251

from

HACR-251: Residential

Central Air Conditioning I

HACR-251: Theory of Residential Air

Conditioning to better reflect the instructional content of the course.

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Technical Division/HACR

Course Revision:

HACR-251: Theory of Residential Air Conditioning.

Revise HACR-251: Theory of Residential Air Conditioning to reflect

contemporary industry standards and practices. Course Description: “In-

depth study of practical application of residential air conditioning

equipment installation; including assembly, connection, startup and

checkout. Provides the information needed to prepare individuals to enter

and function within the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry. The

course contains lectures, group discussion and assignments. Equivalent

to NCCER modules: 03210-07 and LTC HACR 2510. Prerequisites: HACR

121, HACR 116, HACR 117, HACR-222.”

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Technical Division/HACR

Course Title Change:

HACR-252: Residential Air Conditioning: Theory

and Practice. Change the title of HACR-252

from

HACR-252: Residential

Central Air Conditioning II

HACR-252: Residential Air Conditioning:

Theory and Practice to better reflect the instructional content of the

course.

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Technical Division/HACR

Course Revision:

HACR-252: Residential Air Conditioning: Theory and

Practice. Revise HACR-252: Residential Air Conditioning: Theory and

Practice to reflect contemporary industry standards and practices. Course

Description: “In-depth practical application and demonstration of

residential air conditioning equipment installation; including assembly,

connection, startup and checkout. Provides the information needed to

prepare individuals to enter and function within the Air Conditioning and

Refrigeration Industry. The course contains lectures, and shop project

assignments. Equivalent to NCCER modules: 03310-08 and LTC HACR

2520, HACR 1420. Prerequisites: HACR 121, HACR 116, HACR 117,

HACR-222. Co-requisite: HACR-251.”

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Technical Division/HACR

Course Title Change:

HACR-254: Residential Gas Heating. Change the

title of HACR-254

from

HACR-254: Residential Heating I

HACR-254:

Residential Gas Heating to better reflect the instructional content of the

course.

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Technical Division/HACR

Course Revision:

HACR-254: Residential Gas Heating. Revise HACR-

254: Residential Gas Heating to reflect contemporary industry standards

and practices. Course Description: “In-depth study of theory, practical

application and troubleshooting of residential air conditioning gas fueled

heating equipment. Provides the information needed to prepare

individuals to enter and function within the Air Conditioning and

Refrigeration Industry. The course contains lectures, and shop

assignments. Equivalent to NCCER modules: 03108-07, 03202-

07,03209-07 and LTC HACR 2540, HACR 2550. Prerequisites: HACR-

116, HACR-121, HACR-222.”

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Technical Division/HACR

Course Revision:

HACR-256: Residential Heat Pumps. Revise HACR-

256: Residential Heat Pumps to reflect contemporary industry standards

and practices. Course Description: “In-depth study of theory, practical

application and troubleshooting of residential heat pump equipment.

Provides the information needed to prepare individuals to enter and

function within the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry. The

course contains lectures, and shop assignments. Equivalent to NCCER

modules: 03211-07, 03311-08 and LTC HACR 2560. Prerequisites: HACR

116, HACR 117, HACR-121, HACR-222.”

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Technical Division/HACR

Course Revision:

HACR-281: Introduction to Commercial Air

Conditioning. Revise HACR-281: Introduction to Commercial Air

Conditioning to reflect contemporary industry standards and practices.

Course Description: “In-depth study of theory, practical application and

troubleshooting of commercial air conditioning equipment, with an

emphasis on control systems. Provides the information needed to prepare

individuals to enter and function within the Air Conditioning and

Industry. The course contains lectures, and shop assignments. Equivalent

NCCER modules: 03201-07, 03208-07, 03405-09 and LTC HACR 2810.

Prerequisites: HACR 116, HACR 117, HACR 121, HACR 222.”

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Technical Division/HACR

Course Revision:

HACR-291: Introduction to Commercial

Refrigeration. Revise HACR-291: Introduction to Commercial

Refrigeration to reflect contemporary industry standards and practices.

Course Description: “In-depth study of theory, practical application and

troubleshooting of commercial refrigeration equipment, with an emphasis

on control systems. Provides the information needed to prepare

individuals to enter and function within the Refrigeration Industry. The

course contains lectures, and shop assignments. Equivalent to NCCER

modules: 03303-08, 03408-09 and LTC HACR 2910, HACR 1410.

Prerequisites: HACR 116, HACR 117, HACR 121, HACR 222.”

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Technical Division/HACR

Change of Program Title:

Technical Diploma in A/C Refrig:

Residential A/C & Refrig. Change the title of the Technical Diploma in

A/C Refrig: Residential A/C & Refrig

from

A/C Refrig: Residential A/C &

Refrig

Technical Diploma in Master HVAC/R Technician. The new title

more accurately reflects contemporary occupational titles and the

instructional content of the Technical Diploma program.

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Technical Division/HACR

Program Revision:

Technical Diploma in Master HVAC/R Technician.

Revise the Technical Diploma in Master HVAC/R Technician: Total

Program Hours:

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Technical Division/HACR

Change of Program Description:

Technical Diploma in Master

HVAC/R Technician: “The mission of every HVAC/R (Heating,

Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration) program graduate and

certificate holder, should be employment in a company that is continually

growing and expanding, that will send them to schools and seminars to

keep them updated with new equipment and techniques, where they can

grow and prosper the company, and where they can be assured that they

will be able to support themselves and their family. The primary mission

of the HVAC/R Technical Diploma program at Delgado Community

College is to provide the necessary training to prepare students for a

successful career in the field of HVAC/R, with a goal of business owner or

service manager. The Technical Diploma in Master HVAC/R Technician

program will provide the majority of intensive training needed for the

skills needed for any type or branding of HVAC/R equipment. Residential,

Commercial, and Institutional clients will present a profitable trade for

gainfully employed technicians/owners worldwide. Individual employers

or manufacturers will employ continuing education for skills unique to the

position attained.”

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Technical Division/HACR

Change of Program Title:

Certificate of Technical Studies in

AC/Refrig: Domestic A/C & Refrig. Change the title of the Certificate of

Technical Studies in AC/Refrig: Domestic A/C & Refrig. from Certificate of

Technical Studies in AC/Refrig: Domestic A/C & Refrig to Certificate of

Technical Studies in Certified HVAC Technician. The new title more

accurately reflects contemporary occupational titles and the instructional

content of the Certificate of Technical Studies program.

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Technical Division/HACR

Program Revision:

Certificate of Technical Studies in Certified HVAC

Technician. Revise the Certificate of Technical Studies in Certified HVAC

Technician: Total Program Hours:

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Technical Division/HACR

Change of Program Description:

Certificate of Technical Studies in

Certified HVAC Technician “The mission of every HVAC/R (Heating,

Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration) certificate holder, should

be employment in a company that is continually growing and expanding,

that will send them to schools and seminars to keep them updated with

new equipment and techniques, where they can grow and prosper the

company, and where they can be assured that they will be able to support

themselves and their family. The primary mission of the HVAC/R

Certificate program at Delgado Community College is to provide the

necessary training to prepare students for a successful career in the field of

HVAC/R, with a goal of entry level technician. The Certified HVAC/R

Technician program will provide the majority of intensive training needed

for the skills needed for any type or branding of HVAC/R equipment.

Residential clients will present a profitable trade for gainfully employed

technicians. Individual employers or manufacturers will employ

continuing education for skills unique to the position attained.

VIII.

Old Business

IX.

Next Meeting

November 19, 2010 (Scheduled Meeting)

Adjournment

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