MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE
RENEWAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Minutes for 04-29-10
NEXT MEETING, To Be Announced
Membership:
± Agosta, Paul ¯ Davisson, Jerry ± Hart, Joe ± Lang, Jim
¯ Andrzejewski, Mark ¯ Denison, Carolyn ¯ Haustein, Fred ¯ Lenz, Gordon
¯ Arnold, Rick ¯ Devries, Melanie ¯ Helmich, Kevin ± Lewiston, Jason
¯ Baldensperger, Diana ¯ Dickens, Brion ¯ Hoffman, Tom ¯ Martin, Brad
¯ Ballard, Jim ¯ Dolkowski, Mike ± Hope, Gerry ¯ McCracken, Vena
¯ Bannasch, Lary ± Dossin, Evva ¯ Iannucci, Marcello ¯ McCoy, Mark
¯ Bates, Jim ¯ Dotson, Damon ¯ Jankowski, Phil ¯ Messina, Dave
± Bauer, Jim ¯ Douglas, Eric ¯ Johnson IV, Louis ± Namenye, Dave
¯ Beethem, Renee ¯ Dubay, Dale ¯ Johnston, Ronald ¯ Napolitano, Joe
± Bernardino, Ruben ¯ Ekanger, Holger ¯ Jordon, Walter ¯ Nazarko, Jeffrey
¯ Bissett, Matthew ± Foren, Don ¯ Karwa, Manoj ¯ Nemeth, Rodney
± Brisson, Claire ¯ Fortson, Dan ¯ Kasperek, Korina ¯ Neumann, Jason
± Bryant, Craig ¯ Gardner, Dan ± Klein, Peter ¯ Page, Farrand
¯ Churches, Joe ¯ Girard, Cathryn ± Kmiec, Larry ¯ Palmer, Scott
¯ Clark, Geoff ¯ Gole, Amy ± Knapp, Arthur ± Pethers, Kenneth
¯ Congdon, Dave ± Greenway, Richard ¯ Kowalski, Ginny ¯ Petrosky, Joe
¯ Crorey, Mark ¯ Griffith, Daren ¯ Koyle, David ± Phillips, Lisa
¯ Cryderman, Mark ¯ Hagerty, Mark ± Krivochenitser, Igor ¯ Pirrotta, Rich
¯ Daniel, Matt ¯ Harris, A. ¯ Kummerow, Arnold ¯ Pizzo, Dominic
¯ Denotes "Not Present" ± Denotes "Present"
Membership:
¯ Poma, Jerry ¯ Romba, Frank ¯ Storey, Tim ± Verbrugghe, Steve
¯ Pratt, Robert ± Ryan, Tim ¯ Szenborn, Ted ± Walsh, Dave
± Reinke, Thomas ¯ Seger, Jennifer ¯ Templeton, Mary ¯ Warren, Sue
± Richter, John ¯ Skiba, Ed ¯ Tharp, Jim ¯ Wieczerza, John
¯ Richter, Kevin ¯ Smolinski, Joe ¯ Tomba, Steven J. ¯ Wilber, Jay
± Richter, Lisa ± Spry, Scott ¯ Varty, Jim ¯ Winchell, Binger
± Roberts, Chriss ¯ Stark, Bill ¯ Ventura, Tony ± Zaffarano, Susan
¯ Denotes "Not Present" ± Denotes "Present"
A. Meeting Called to Order: 6:25 pm by Peter Klein who welcomed all.
B. Approval of Minutes from 08-05-09 and 12-02-09 -- Alice Curtis
Motion to approve the August, 09 minutes was made by Steve Verbrugghe, seconded by Ken Pethers. Voted upon, the motion passed unanimously.
Motion to approve the December, 09 minutes was made by John Richter and seconded by Steve Verbrugghe. Voted upon, the motion passed unanimously.
C. Energy Grant Update – Susan Zaffarano
The purpose of the grant is to expand the current renewable energy certificate program and to infuse renewable energy coursework into other credit and non-credit programs. The condensed timeline is August, 2010.
The Department of Education Energy Grant consists of four parts:
Validate Industry growth:
Analyzing State and National Green Jobs Reports
Industry Growth Report Analysis
Survey of Industry Boards
National Workforce Development speaker
Define Education Pathways:
Defined 6 cross industry career and education pathways
Developing Solar Installer Training
University articulation agreements – Wayne, Ferris, LTU
Working with high school educators – Post secondary
Collaborate to Integrate
Developing business-focused non-credit offerings
Link to Construction Technology
Link with other degree and non-degree programs
Outreach to Teach
K -12 Outreach meeting
Multiple events: DMA, MISD, Middle School event
University Outreach – 4 schools/4 semesters
Summer Academy
Educator Academy
D. Business Outlook Survey Results -- Susan Zaffarano
How would you characterize growth in renewable related products and services in 2010/2011? (Rated 0 to 12)
Significant growth is anticipated 10
Greater than the last 2 years 8
About the same as the last 2 years 0
Less than the last 2 years 0
Do you anticipate growth to be in residential, commercial or both
sectors?
Residential 11%
Commercial 0%
Both 89%
Within your firm which career areas will experience higher
demands in the next 1 – 2 years? (Rated 0 to 16)
Other: CAD/Surveying 1
Other: Public relations 1
LEED Accredited Professionals 3
Carbon Mgt./GHG Auditors 3
Energy Efficiency Mgr./ Energy Auditor 7
Building Property Maintenance /Mgt. 2
Facility Managers 1
Environmental Engineer 2
Electrical/Electronics Engineering 9
Geo Thermal Installers – Commercial 4
Wind Installer – Residential 7
Solar Installers – Residential 6
Project Mgrs. 9
Sustainability Consultants 7
Sales/ Bus, Development 14
Which programs would you consider participating with Macomb students and faculty?
Student Job Shadowing 15%
Student Internship Program 15%
Job Fair & Career Exploration Event 06%
Guest speakers for MCC internal or external event 15%
Participation in a Train-the-Trainer program for
MCC faculty / instructors 19%
Participant in developing coursework and/or curriculum 19%
Co-market the MCC RNEW Certificate & Affiliated programs 11%
E. Renewable Energy Program Update -- Lisa Richter:
Career preparation and Related Courses:
RNEW 1000 - Introduction to Energy 3 credit hours
RNEW 1010 - Renewable Energy Concepts 3 credit hours RNEW 1020 - Introduction to Sustainability 3 credit hours
The above classes are the Core and each are three credit hours. After completion of these courses the student would choose six credits from the following.
ATBC 2911 - Green Building Design & Construction – Commercial 3 credits
AUTO 1440 - Hybrid Electric Vehicle Fundamentals 3 credits
AUTO 2440 - Hybrid Electric Vehicle Power Management 3 credits
RNEW 1100 - Principles of Wind Energy 2 credits
RNEW 1200 - Principles of Solar Energy 2 credits
RNEW 1300 – Principles of Biomass Technology 2 credits
RNEW 1400 – Principles of Geothermal Technology 2 credits
RNEW 1500 – Principles of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology 4 credits
RNEW 1800 - Energy Management Fundamentals 4 credits
RNEW 2000 – Renewable Energy Power Systems 3 credits
RNEW 2200 - Photovoltaic Design % Installation 3 credits
Total Credits 15
An example of a Renewable Energy Technology Certificate could be:
Automated Systems Technology/Mechatronics (MECT) +
General Education Requirements (18 Credits) +
Renewable Energy Certificate (RNEW) (15 Credits) =
Graduation: Associate of Applied Science with Renewable Energy Certificate
Renewable Energy Pathways (Six pathways were shown)
Pathway #1: Wind Energy
Suggested Associate Degree Program: Automated Systems-Mechatronics
RNEW 1000 - Introduction to Energy 3
RNEW 1010 - Renewable Energy Concepts 3
RNEW 1020 - Introduction to Sustainability 3
RNEW 1100 - Principles of Wind Energy 2
RNEW 1800 - Energy Management Fundamentals 4
RNEW 2000 – Renewable Energy Power Systems 3
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Pathway #2: Solar Energy
Suggested Associate Degree Program: Electronic Engineering Technology or Electrical-Industrial Maintenance
RNEW 1000 - Introduction to Energy 3
RNEW 1010 - Renewable Energy Concepts 3
RNEW 1020 - Introduction to Sustainability 3
RNEW 1200 - Principles of Solar Energy 2
RNEW 2000 – Renewable Energy Power Systems 3
RNEW 2200 - Photovoltaic Design % Installation 3
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Pathway #3: Biomass Energy/Alternative Fuels
Suggested Associate Degree Program: Automotive Technology
RNEW 1000 - Introduction to Energy 3
RNEW 1010 - Renewable Energy Concepts 3
RNEW 1020 - Introduction to Sustainability 3
RNEW 1300 – Principles of Biomass Technology 2
RNEW 1500 – Principles of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology 4
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Additional suggested courses;
AUTO 1440 - Hybrid Electric Vehicle Fundamentals 3
AUTO 2440 - Hybrid Electric Vehicle Power Management 3
Pathway #4: Geothermal Energy
Suggested Associate Degree Program: Climate Control Technology
RNEW 1000 - Introduction to Energy 3
RNEW 1010 - Renewable Energy Concepts 3
RNEW 1020 - Introduction to Sustainability 3
RNEW 1400 – Principles of Geothermal Technology 2
RNEW 1800 - Energy Management Fundamentals 4
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Pathway #5: Green Building/Sustainable Design
Suggested Associate Degree Program: Construction Technology/ Building
Construction or Architectural Technology
RNEW 1000 - Introduction to Energy 3
RNEW 1010 - Renewable Energy Concepts 3
RNEW 1020 - Introduction to Sustainability 3
RNEW 1800 - Energy Management Fundamentals 4
ATBC 2911 - Green Building Design & Construction – Commercial 3
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Pathway #6: Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Suggested Associate Degree Program: Entrepreneurship & Small Business
or General Business
RNEW 1000 - Introduction to Energy 3
RNEW 1010 - Renewable Energy Concepts 3
RNEW 1020 - Introduction to Sustainability 3
RNEW 1800 - Energy Management Fundamentals 4
ATBC 2911 - Green Building Design & Construction – Commercial 3
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Comments: These pathways are strictly suggestions. They are a starting point for
students.
It was suggested that a new course be offered which would deal with efficient
and economical ways to handle funds from the federal, state, and/or local
governments, money to be used for energy start-up. Industry would have a better
idea for the dollars than faculty.
F. Secondary Schools Update
The following secondary schools were represented by:
Warren Mott – Rick Arnold, Auto tech. teacher
Chippewa Valley – Joe Hart, Auto teacher
Claire Brisson, Career & Tech. Education (CTE) Director
Richard Greenway, teacher
MISD – Gerry Hope, Consultant
Romeo Eng. & Tech. Center – Evva Dossin, Drafting teacher
Craig Bryant, Instructor
Utica Schools – Scott Spry, electronics/Mechatronics teacher
Jim Bauer, drafting teacher
Warren Consolidated Schools – Dave Walsh
Comments:
Warren Mott - focus on biomass; this year the kids are making bio fuel. Enrollment doubled after renewable energy focus.
Chippewa Valley – green school initiative; they are green school certified.
Actively involved in ecology. Recycling paper and ink cartridges.
Creative ideas with science department; built ecosystem.
Fabrication lab shared by multi programs.
All departments, science, math, physics, auto, need to work together.
Warren Consolidated Schools – formed a Renewable Energy Institute - adopts specific policies how the district behaves regarding purchases (green product, sustainability), managing energy (reading the meter monthly), and curriculum.
Students built a wind spire and calculated if it made any money.
The ecology club was approved by the Warren Board of Education.
Romeo Eng. & Tech. Center – Designed solar panels and wind turbines.
Designed a house using solar heating, hooked it up, read measurements.
Math and science departments also working together with this project.
MISD – Reviewing steps to make the next semester better.
Utica Schools – talked about introducing LEED to Macomb.
Program with renewable energy featuring solar and wind power.
G. Industry/Educator Networking Session
Comments: Several secondary teachers stated that their student would love to hear
speakers from industry.
When Steve Verbrugghe bought his first house he was looking for energy savings. He took classes and learned to install solar panels. He started out slowly. Steve would like be happy to talk to individual classes about energy saving steps.
In order to sell the products, Tom Reinke learned about solar energy.
Dave Walsh said to get real results with kids offer a hands-on series.
1. Speaker talks about wind turbines
2. Class builds a wind turbine model to be completed in 1-2 weeks
3. Speaker comes back with follow up
Or speaker leaves a problem to solve; returns the next week to see results
Richard Greenway mentioned the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association
(GLREA), a non-profit organization that educates, advocates, promotes, and publicly demonstrates renewable energy technologies.
H. Instructor Summer Academy Discussion
Lisa Richter thanked the teachers for staying for the feedback session, and introduced Dave Namenye, from IMS Integrated Marketing Services, who conducts a Sustainability Instruction workshop. Dave’s training is three to four days plus Marcraft training.
Dave wrote a Sustainability Energy Teachers Resource Manual which is given to the workshop enrollees. There are five components:
Energy – what is it, how is it measured.
Biomass / Biogas
Fuel cell – Multiple Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) which works off diesel fuel or natural gas
Wind- basics, where wind turbines come from
Solar
These components are all covered in two days. The third day is a field trip.
It could be a visit to a waste site that generates methane.
Perhaps the President of Swedish biogas could give a talk to the group.
A trip to Pigeon MI to see a wind turbine farm is another field trip option, or traveling to the GM proving grounds in Milford, Project Driveway to test fuel cell cars.
The Academy’s output is the resource manual which provides information for teachers and includes a CD for the classroom. It is a resource for information on experiments. It also deals with energy changes as well as the political, economical, and social impact.
Comments: Susan Zaffarano wondered about a four day program: day one and two would cover the five components that Dave had outlined, day three would be the field trip, day four could be curriculum development. Another alternative for day four would be a marketing starting point to start in three areas: math, science and auto.
During the following discussion these points were brought up.
Integrate the energy program into what you’re teaching.
Focus on the project – it should be strong enough to integrate.
Integrate team approach to Academy – people who come will share that they learned when they return to their school district.
The Academy participants will function as energy leaders; they will be accountable, be responsible to integrate with other instructors.
Dave Namenye’s manual shows how renewable energy can be put into physics, science and different areas of curriculum.
The Curriculum director of each of the 21 school districts in MISD should be involved. The director could choose teachers from different areas not just from one subject. They might force the teachers to go.
Should the curriculum director be invited to day four of the Academy?
The Academy will be beneficial. Each of the school districts should be represented. If two teachers per district were chosen, their names put in a hat, the first 18 names chosen would attend the Academy. Perhaps the names of
the teachers not chosen could be first to be drawn for the following year’s
Academy.
Should the Academy be teacher oriented – only Career and Tech Educators (CTE)?
Should science and math get workshops?
What do you want to accomplish?
Marcraft is used in electrical or quantitative program. There are different operations in math classes. Is there an interest in Marcraft training?
I. New Business: Peter Klein invited all secondary teachers to attend any or all of the Advisory Board meetings.
Peter asked if anyone had visited or even heard of the Macomb – Oakland University INCubator. Located in Sterling Heights at Van Dyke and 14 Mile Road, its goal is to create jobs and advance development of Defense and Homeland Security, Alternative Energy and Advanced Manufacturing businesses. If you wish additional information send an email to Peter. kleinp@macomb.edu
Lisa Phillips asked Industry members to call her for internship co-ordination.
J. Next meeting date: To be determined.
K. Meeting adjourned: at 9:35
Motion to adjourn made by Claire Brisson, seconded by Joe Hart.
NEXT MEETING, TO Be Announced
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