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2. BIT Program Revision Goals Respond to state challenge of increasing workforce readiness to fill needed jobs. Enable already-working students to earn higher wages while in pursuit of degrees. Preserve commitment to encourage student transfer to baccalaureate degree institutions. Clearly communicate new opportunities made available through BIT Pathways initiative.

3. BIT By the Numbers: BIT Degree Enrollment BIT Certificate Enrollment Total Unique BIT Enrollment % GCC Total Enrollment % BIT Degrees & Certificates in Spring Graduation Fall, 2008*219142309.9% Fall, 2012*2752129613.5%16.5% Fall, 201326585#29014.6% *Based on GCC at A Glance #Based on BIT data

4. Where We Were: A. A. DegreesA. S. DegreesCertificates Business Administration Transfer AccountingEntrepreneurship Computer ScienceComputer Information Systems Office Assistant Computer Science Application s ManagementReal Estate EconomicsMarketingWeb Design & Development Hospitality and TourismOffice Management

5. A. A. Route: Prepares for transfer to Baccalaureate programs; builds career- based skills on the way. A.A. Business Administration Transfer Retail Management Certificate New! Management Certificate New! Network Administration Certificate New! Hospitality and Tourism Certificate New! Computer- Assisted Bookkeeping Certificate New! A. A. Liberal Arts - Computer Science Option A. A. Liberal Arts – Computer Science Applications A. A. Liberal Arts – Economics Option A. A. Liberal Arts - Hospitality and Tourism Option Hospitality and Tourism Certificate New! Business & Information Technology Pathways: Career Certificate Programs which Stack into Associate of Arts Degrees

6. A.S. Route: Provides education in preparation for specific careers; prepares for transfer to some Baccalaureate programs A.S. Accounting Computer- Assisted Bookkeeping Certificate NEW! A.S. Computer Information Systems Network Administration Certificate New! A.S. CIS – Office Management CIS – Office Administration Certificate New! A.S. Management Management Certificate New! Entrepreneurship Certificate Real Estate Certificate A.S. Marketing Retail Management Certificate New! Web Development and Design Certificate Business & Information Technology Pathways: Career Certificate Programs which Stack into Associate of Science Degrees

7. BIT Program Revision Process – analytical and systematic Top 100 Job Projections – Franklin/Hampshire Counties I.D. Current Job Prep Programs I.D. Current Job Prep Gaps Match Gaps to GCC BIT Capabilities Design Stackable Programs to Meet Gaps Consult with Local Employers Design Courses Efficiently Move through Approval Process with Unanimous Support from BIT

8. What it takes: Intensive advising by BIT faculty – declining numbers of faculty carrying increasing advising loads. Open Office Hours in Hammond Business Studio staffed by all BIT faculty. Close monitoring of U. Mass requirements. Increased number of online course offerings. Strong engagement in and out of the classroom through hands-on, customized learning opportunities. Extensive service learning opportunities through community connections BUS 209 Marketing Projects VITA Business Club

9. Massachusetts Community Colleges & Workforce Development Transformation Agenda Transformation Agenda Peer Learning Summit January 15, 2014 This workforce solution is 100% funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, TAACCCT grant agreement # TC-22505-11-60-A-25.The solution was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. Massachusetts Community Colleges are equal opportunity employers. Adaptive equipment available upon request for persons with disabilities. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License CCBY3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0