1. 1 Peoria Unified Governing Board Presentation November 12, 2013 Presented by Dr. Denton Santarelli and Dr. Heather Cruz Presentation and Discussion of Concept for the Peoria Unified M.E.T. Professional Studies Program

2. Background and Charge 2

3. Geared towards 4-year degree and beyond Focus on STEM Business-like environment Project-based Value add – stackable credentials Industry and education partners critical for success Double-block, focused scheduling Focus and Audience 3

4. Visioning Activity – Education – Business Partners – City Partners Visit to Center for Applied Professional Studies Program (CAPS) – Blue Valley Unified School District, Kansas Research – Professional Needs – West Valley Process 4

5. Visioning Partners 5 GregDonovanWestMec IreneKovalaGlendale Community College DanBrownArizona Department of Education AllisonEssary Arizona State University, School for the Science of Health Care Delivery DinaSteinbergBanner Thunderbird MichaelBockTrine University EarlBrooksTrine University ScottWhyteCity of Peoria TammyCarawayHunt & Caraway JonSchmidtHunt & Caraway SarahAngusCORE Construction GaryWenkCORE Construction EdwardJohnsonEverest College Phoenix CarolynDryerPeoria Times/Glendale Star ThomasRaineyBioAccel DeborahDeSimoneTrine University

6. Professional Needs – Hanover Research – Bureau of Labor Statistics – National Center for Education Statistics Labor Market Analysis – Employment projections between 2010 and 2020 – Average annual openings Research 6

7. Medical Sciences – Dental – Pharmaceutical – Medical Recommended Strands 7

8. Engineering – Renewable Energy – Civil Recommended Strands 8

9. Technology – Programming – Network Engineering – Cyber-Security Recommended Strands 9

10. November 2013: Peoria Governing Board Presentation December 2013: Initial Program Development with Corporate and Educational Partners December 2013: Facility Remodel and Equipment Acquisition and Installation January 2014: Director identified; Define Work Based Learning Opportunities; Determine Student Application/Enrollment; Pursue Grant Opportunities March 2014: Curriculum Development; Solidify Business and Education Partners January 2015: Potential Program Pilot August 2015: Professional Studies Program Opens Doors Proposed Timeline 10

11. Discussion/Questions 11