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Cooperative Agreements 

Cooperative Agreement workshops are presented by Dr. Jeana Locke and Ms. Carolyn Goad.  Their goal is to facilitate an effective and successful Higher Education and Technology Center/Industry Cooperative Agreement process.  With this in mind, three (3) workshops and books have been developed.  Customized workshops are available to fit your consortium needs.  There are two (2) workshops topics for counselors.  These can also be customized for your consortium. 

Workshop and/or Book Title and topic:  

Books may be purchased separately from workshops. 

1.  Cooperative Agreement Administration:

        College and Technology Center or Industry Administration

(designed for College and Technology Center or Industry Administrators)

 

The complete guide to initiate, develop, implement and evaluate Cooperative Agreements. An indispensable manual for newcomers in the field.  A great asset for the new or experienced administrator.  

 

Books purchased with seminar/workshop       $275.00

Book purchased separately from a seminar    $325.00

Customized Seminar/Workshops available- 1-2 day recommended

These workshops can be presented by one or two presenters depending on your needs and/or the number of participants.  

If you are interested in booking a workshop and/or purchasing a book, call  (405) 341-5252 or e-mail us at Education Communications.  We look forward to hearing from you soon.

2.  Curriculum Alignment Handbook:

        Aligning Technology Center or Industry Curriculum to College Curriculum

         (designed for Technology Center or Industry Teachers)

The complete guide to aligning technology center curriculum to college curriculum.  The Curriculum Equivalency Format makes it simple for technology teachers to align their curriculum quickly and in an easy format.  Get your technology center curriculum evaluated quickly and with great results.  An indispensable manual for technology teachers.  

 

Books purchased with seminar/workshop       $30.00

Book purchased separately from a seminar    $45.00

Customized Seminar/Workshops available - 1 day recommended

These workshops are presented by one or two presenters depending on on your needs and/or the number of participants.  

If you are interested in booking a workshop and/or purchasing a book, call (774) 279-5763 or e-mail us at Education Communications.  We look forward to hearing from you soon.

3.  Curriculum Assessment Handbook: 

        Assessing Technology Center or Industry Curriculum to College Curriculum

                (designed for College Faculty)

The complete guide to assessing technology center curriculum to college curriculum.  The Curriculum Equivalency Format makes it simple for the college faculty to evaluate the curriculum and other relevant information.  College faculty love the simple format and easy to understand equivalencies.  Evaluating and keeping the curriculum current is a great challenge.  This format saves time and provides more accurate alignments.  An indispensable manual for college faculty. 

 

Books purchased with seminar/workshop       $30.00

Book purchased separately from a seminar    $45.00

Customized Seminar/Workshops available - 1 day recommended

These workshops are presented by one or two presenters depending on on your needs and/or the number of participants.  

If you are interested in booking a workshop and/or purchasing a book, call (774) 279-5763 or e-mail us at Education Communications.  We look forward to hearing from you soon.

 

4.  Coop Agreements & Counseling Tech Students

WORKSHOP ONLY 

(designed for Vocational or Industry & College Counselors) 

Providing appropriate career advisement is essential to effective cooperative agreements.  This workshop provides the key ingredients for training staff in understanding cooperative agreements. 

 

Customized Seminar/Workshops available - 1 day recommended

These workshops are presented by one or two presenters depending on your needs and/or the number of participants.  

If you are interested in booking a workshop, call (774) 279-5763 or e-mail us at Education Communications.  We look forward to hearing from you soon.

 

5.  Coop Agreements & Counseling HS Students

           WORKSHOP ONLY 

(designed for Vocational, Higher Education and High School Counselors)

Do your high school and technology center counselor/advisors understand 'The College Connection'?  Are you continually having to explain processes or guidelines or the difference between AA, AS, and AAS degrees?  Do they understand the coop credits or advanced standing or extrainstitutional learning credits?  This workshop will discuss the value of the 2+2 and how a 'career plan' or 'plan of study' works.   The workshop will be a great tool for your secondary counselors and vocational counselors.

Customized Seminar/Workshops available --1 day recommended.

These workshops are presented by one or two presenters depending on your needs and/or the number of participants.

 

If you are interested in booking a workshop, call (774) 279-5763 or e-mail us at Education Communications.  We look forward to hearing from you soon.

The seminar and books were developed by Dr. Jeana Locke and edited by Ms. Carolyn Goad.  Between the two of them, they have over 40 years in education with almost 20 of those years working directly with Cooperative agreements.  Dr. Locke has served as the Technology Center Administrator while Ms. Goad has served as the Higher Education Administrator.   

If you are interested in booking a workshop and/or purchasing a book, call (774) 279-5763 or e-mail us at Education Communications.  We look forward to hearing from you soon.

 Our Workshop PRESENTERS

Dr. Jeana Locke and Ms. Carolyn Goad present jointly at most workshops.  Together they provide insights into opportunities and challenges of cooperative agreements.  They seek solutions and strive to enhance the cooperative agreement experience...because when they do....students, higher education and technology centers all win!  The workshops and books were developed by Dr. Locke and edited by Ms. Goad.  

Between the two of them, they have over 40 years in education with almost 20 of those years as administrators with Cooperative agreements.  Dr. Locke has served as the Technology Center Administrator while Ms. Goad has served as the Higher Education Administrator.  They have worked as a team and both have worked extensively with other Higher Education and Technology Center Administrators.  Their experience is diverse, extensive and it can help YOU.  Click on their names to learn about each of them.

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Ms. Carolyn Goad

Ms. Goad has 25 years higher education experience with over ten (10) of those years dedicated to quality and effective Cooperative Agreements.  Carolyn has worked extensively with three (3) different Technology Centers and many industries.  While serving as the Higher Education Administrator over Cooperative Agreements, she has been instrumental in the development of many new Associate in Applied Science Degrees.  These degrees are associated with industry (i.e. OG&E) as well as with the Technology Centers (i.e. Respiratory Care A.A.S.).  She has worked closely with bachelor granting institutions to provide a seamless 2 + 2 + 2.

Carolyn has a proven track record with effective Cooperative Agreements at three (3)  Technology Centers.  She has presented at national and state conferences on cooperative agreements as well as working relationships with technology centers, high schools, colleges, business and industry.  She has served as evaluators for Tech Prep and High Schools that Work.  At the request of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, she presented to other higher education institutions on cooperative agreements.  

Carolyn Goad knows the challenges and obstacles that face the cooperative agreement process.  She would be a valuable asset to  your Cooperative Agreement Series Workshop.

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Dr. Jeana Locke 

Dr. Locke has fourteen (14) years of education experience working in education as a classroom teacher, vocational teacher, higher education counselor, higher education retention specialist, technology center administrator, higher education administrator (VP of a university).  Her years working at a Oklahoma Technology Center were dedicated to Cooperative Agreements.  Jeana has also worked on developing new degrees and understands the OSRHE policies for Associate degrees and Bachelor degrees.  She is one of the rare people in the state who has relevant experience in regular secondary teaching, vocational secondary teaching, junior/community college experience, and senior college experience. Put this all together and you can learn about all the differences and similarities.

She understand the 2 + 2 +2. She initiated, developed and facilitated the process for many students to complete the whole process in automotive and aviation.  Aviation student can earn a master degree.   

Jeana has a proven track record of working with five (5) higher education institutions while with the technology center.  She has presented at state and national conferences on cooperative agreements, 2 + 2 +2, and other topics.  From a high school teacher to an administrator at a technology center to a University Vice President, Jeana has worked with administration, students, and faculty.   Her technology center knowledge combined with her higher education experience are a real plus!

Since Jeana has lived  and worked in the real world of higher education and technology centers, she knows and understands the opportunities that are waiting.  She understands the challenges and seeks ways to overcome obstacles.  Dr. Locke would be a valuable asset for your Cooperative Agreement Series Workshop.  

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What is a Cooperative Agreement?

Cooperative agreements are formal Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved agreements between a state higher education institution and a state vocational institution to offer courses leading to an associate in applied science degree (Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, 1997).

The regents state that the College and Technology Center have evaluated the curriculum, teacher credentials, facility, equipment, and assessment of the courses in the agreement.  Furthermore, these criteria have been determined to be equivalent.  While the teaching method or location may be different, the outcomes are equivalent and there is not a need for the student to repeat the competencies learned.

The purpose of an Oklahoma cooperative agreement is to expand student access to Oklahoma educational opportunities with resource –sharing partnerships between institutions of The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education and the state’s vocational and technical education institutions for the benefit of Oklahoma citizens, business, industry, and students.  Cooperative agreements should also strengthen the education and training programs that lead to employment in occupational and technical fields (OSRHE, 1997).

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