Gallisath Workforce Development Report

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AT
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE
FY 05 – FY09
A Report to the President and Board of Trustees

September 2009
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to define Workforce Development at College of DuPage and share
a five-year overview of all related programs and services for students and communities in
District 502. The final section of the report is a list of all Career and Technical credit programs
currently offered by the College.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEFINED
The birth of the Workforce Development movement in the United States is traced back to when
President Clinton signed the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998. WIA was comprehensive
reform legislation that superseded previous legislation related to job training, adult education,
family literacy, and rehabilitation programs. The primary goal of WIA was to overhaul Federal
job training programs and create a new comprehensive workforce investment system with the
focus on customer service; access and convenience; streamlined quality services and
information; and a stronger linkage to the needs of U.S. employers. Other key features of the
initial legislation and subsequent reauthorizations have included empowerment to the individual;
increased accountability; a strong role for local workforce investment boards; state and local
flexibility; and improved youth programs (U.S. Department of Labor, WIA Final Rule).
For the purposes of this report, Workforce Development is defined according to the mission of
the National Association of Workforce Boards (Workforce Development Academy 2008):
Workforce development systems are market-driven; easily accessible to any individual who
wants or needs a job, education, or training; supply well-trained people for all employers; and
provide employers with assistance and support for lifelong learning initiatives and for the
creation of a high-performance workforce.
The foundation of Workforce Development is education and it involves the collaboration of

public and private sectors (Illinois DCEO 2009). For higher education, workforce development
includes education, training, and outreach for youth, traditional-age college students, adult
students, and dislocated workers. From a systems perspective, workforce development is an
improvement process that prepares people for new job opportunities; helps individuals stay
employed through job retraining and skill development; and supports people to pursue careers
and self-sufficiency.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AT COLLEGE OF DUPAGE
Similar to the formal definitions, Workforce Development efforts at College of DuPage (COD)
are very comprehensive and integrated into how the institution serves students and
communities in District 502. It is directly tied to the mission of the College through guiding
principles and institutional priorities related to access, affordability, workplace readiness, career
and technical education, community development, and obtaining skills associated with cutting-
edge technology. As a comprehensive community college, COD reaches out to unserved and
underserved residents. It also works diligently to establish and maintain positive working
relationships and special partnerships with area employers, non-profit agencies, industry and
trade associations, school districts, and colleges and universities.
It is important to note the many academic divisions and administrative offices of the College who
are directly involved in providing programs and services related to Workforce Development.
Business & Technology Center for Entrepreneurship

Continuing Education Student Services
Health & Science High School Partnerships
Learning Resources Liberal Arts
Academic Affairs
We also rely heavily upon the services and staff support from Grants; Admissions, Records, and
Registration; Governmental Relations; the Office of the President; and the Business Office.
COD uses an integrated model for providing Workforce Development programs and services to
individuals, employers, and communities. The administrative responsibility for Workforce
Development resides in the Office of Academic Affairs rather than have a single department
devoted to these initiatives and services. Currently, the Associate Vice President of Academic
Affairs is responsible for promoting Workforce Development through internal leadership and
coordination and also serves as an external institutional representative with the President and
Vice President of Academic Affairs.
The breadth and depth of Workforce Development oriented programs, services, and special
initiatives at COD are far-reaching and more pervasive in the daily operations of the College
than one may assume. As noted in the pages to follow, several divisions, offices, and centers of
the College offer extensive career and technical degrees, certificates, and training at all COD
locations, high schools, and at employer sites. For example, in FY 09 there were 1,846
graduates who earned a degree or credit certificate in the Career and Technical Education
(CTE) disciplines. Outreach instruction and support services for special populations occur
through the GED, Adult Basic Education, and English as a Second Language programs offered
through Continuing Education. The Library continues to invest in online resources and special
collections related to career development and job search strategies. Student Affairs is offering
counseling services, special workshops, and other support services to benefit new and
continuing students as well as the general public.
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
In addition to ongoing, internal collaboration among college personnel, success in Workforce

Development is quite dependent upon strong and sustainable working relationships with a
variety of external partners. Partners often include:
Government (local, county, state, and federal) High Schools

Colleges and universities in the Chicagoland area Non-profit social service agencies
Workforce Investment Boards and committees Faith-based organizations
Area employers of all sizes and types Consortia for special populations
Associations of specific industries and trades
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As noted in the original definitions of Workforce Development, this segment of the College is
very market-driven. The fluidity of Workforce Development is reflected in what is offered; where
and how it is delivered; and the timing of the program and services. There may be a sudden
influx of new jobs to the region because a new employer decides to build a plant in District 502.
In contrast, a major employer that everyone thought would be here forever has suddenly fallen
upon tough times and closes leaving hundreds of people suddenly unemployed. This level of
unpredictability pressures the College to be nimble, innovative, and responsive on fairly short
notice.
When reviewing the report, it is evident that some projects and educational outreach will last a
long time while other initiatives are much more short-term. The tenure of a program is directly
tied to serving the needs of the area citizenry and employers. Concluding a special training
program often means the need has been met rather than a reflection on the quality of what was
provided by the College. The size of the Workforce Development program or event may depend
upon employers or other partners teaming up in a consortium to leverage resources and reach a
targeted audience. The College is always looking for new degree and certificate programs to
develop and offer to meet emerging needs. The demand for Workforce Development programs
and services offered by the College can increase during prosperous times as well as periods of
economic hardship such as the past 18 months. What often varies is the type of program and
services the College is called upon to provide.
HOW THE REPORT IS ORGANIZED
The subsequent pages of Workforce Development activities at COD are organized into the
following sections.
 Grants for Workforce Development

 Credit and Non-Credit Curriculum and Program Development for Career and
Technical Education Programs
 Key Clients and Projects Through BPI (aka COD Business Solutions) and the Center for
Entrepreneurship
 Workforce Development and Professional Boards, Committees, and Affiliations
 High School Partnerships and Workplace Readiness Initiatives
 Partnerships and Outreach Initiatives Related to Workforce Development
 Workforce Development Events (as a host and/or participant)
 Services to the Public and Special Populations Such as the Unemployed
 Other (e.g. internships and cooperative education; counseling services)
 Career and Technical Education Credit Programs Offered
(as of September 9, 2009)
By design, the first section of this report is about grants and the extensive financial support they
have provided to COD in the area of Workforce Development. The collaboration and creativity
among the faculty and staff of the academic divisions and centers along with the strong
technical support from the Grants Office and Business Office have led to many significant
Workforce Development accomplishments for COD. In addition to the Grants section of the
report, details related to project implementation and impact are included in the information
submitted by the various divisions of the College.
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From FY 05-09, the funding sources for grants received by COD for Workforce Development
are summarized as:
State Funded $16,172,209

Federally Funded 1,430,342
Other Sources 342,371
Grand Total $17,943,922
In terms of programming and services, the grants are categorized as:
Workforce Training (such as noncredit worker training) $4,438,089

Curriculum Development (career/technical education; e.g. Perkins) 4,497,322
Career Pathways (career development for a specific industry; DOL grant) 1,623,092
Support for Special Populations (e.g., ABE, GED, ESL) 7,385,419
$17,943,922
GOALS AND PRIORITIES FOR THE FUTURE
As noted throughout this Executive Summary, the success of Workforce Development at

College of DuPage is largely a function of creativity and collaboration in response to the rapidly
changing needs of individuals, employers, and communities. If this report was prepared again
in two to five years, the categories would probably remain the same but the specific activities
listed may be very different in some areas. It is hard to predict the future with one exception.
Workforce Development is not a fad and its connectivity to the mission of a comprehensive
community college, such as COD, will only grow and diversify. As a result, the following goals
and priorities are proposed for the future of Workforce Development at College of DuPage.
High Quality Programs and Services

o Continue to provide support and resources to college personnel directly involved
in the development of new programs, services, and projects related to Workforce
Development.
o Periodically convene groups of College personnel to brainstorm ways to modify
services to meet the changing needs of Workforce Development clients and
partners.
o Continue the assessment of student learning outcomes and program
effectiveness for all credit and noncredit programs delivered for Workforce
Development initiatives, clients, and special populations.
o Provide continued support for professional development so appropriate faculty
and staff remain current in emerging trends and best practices in their field of
specialty as well as for Workforce Development in general.
Internal Coordination and Communication

o Enhance the coordination among the academic divisions and centers to pursue
new Workforce Development initiatives and grant-funding opportunities that are a
good match with institutional expertise and priorities.
o Encourage all appropriate divisions and centers to include specific Workforce
Development objectives and strategies in their Annual Plans.
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o Develop ways to strengthen internal communications and coordination across the
College by establishing a Workforce Development Council which meets three
times during the fiscal year.
o Establish a new section on the COD website devoted to information about
Workforce Development programs and services; make it easy to find and
focused on the needs of the customer/client.
o Determine strategies for routinely updating College staff on Workforce
Development programs and services so they feel more empowered to provide
accurate and timely information to others.
External Collaboration and Visibility

o Continue to support and promote the visibility of faculty and staff participating in
area boards, commissions, and consortia related to Workforce Development;
develop a process for how they provide information back to the appropriate areas
of the College.
o Include Workforce Development in the annual Marketing and Enrollment
campaign for the College.
o Continue strengthening institutional relationships with Worknet DuPage, area
employers, high schools, and community leaders in District 502.
o Periodically conduct formal and informal research to ascertain the emerging
needs of area employers for new jobs and incumbent worker training.
Glenda Gallisath, Ph.D.

Office of Academic Affairs
September 9, 2009
References
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity – Workforce Development: State

of Illinois. Retrieved from the Internet on September 7, 2009 at
http://www.ildceo.net/dceo/Bureaus/Workforce Development.
United States Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration; Final

Rule of Workforce Investment Act; Billing Code: 4510-30. Retrieved from the Internet on
September 7, 2009 at www.deleta.gove/regs/statutes/finalrule.htm.
Workforce Development Academy; Workforce Development Professional Competencies

List, April 9, 2008. Retrieved from the Internet on September 7, 2009 at
www.scps.virginia.edu/professional_development/wda.
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GRANTS FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Center for Entrepreneurship:
Ongoing/yearly renewals
 IL DCEO grants for SBDC (Small Business Development Center), ITC (International
Trade Center) and PTAC (Procurement Technical Assistance Center).
 IL DCEO Grant for Homeland Security Procurement Technical Assistance Center.
 IL Community College Board, Business and Industry, Workforce Development grants.
FY07:
 AT&T Foundation, Excelerator Grant; $9,900; Assisted persons with disabilities who
are considering self-employment.
 Business and Industry Services Grant: $180,788; Provided training, workshops,
counseling, management assistance and procurement assistance.
FY06:
 Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Grant: $184,927; Provided training,
workshops, counseling, management assistance and procurement assistance.
 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Grant: $251,763;
Corporate training, economic development, workforce development and small
business support.
 Homeland Security Grant: $110,000; Assisted small businesses in application for
homeland security contracts.
 Network Disability Awareness Grant: $14,623; Assisted persons with disabilities who
are considering self-employment.
FY05:
 ICCB Grant: $187,563; Provided training, workshops, counseling, management
assistance and procurement assistance.
 Paraprofessional Test Prep Grant: $17,948; Provided test prep courses for
paraprofessional educators.
 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Grant: $251,763;
Corporate training, economic development, workforce development and small
business support.
CONTINUING EDUCATION DIVISION

ABE/ESL/GED: ICCB Adult Education Grant - funding for curriculum development; ABE Bridge
Program; purchase of KeyTrain from ACT for teaching career readiness skills (first session offered in
July ’09); and the delivery of ABE, ESL, and GED instruction. Funding awarded:
o FY09: $1,467,075
o FY08: $1,523,485
o FY07: $1,477,141
o FY06: $1,387,213
o FY05: $1,250,652
Corporate Training:
FY08:
 Innovate Now! Grant: $10,000; Creation of manufacturing council.
FY05:
 Employer Training Investment Program – Large company Grant: $881,718;
Supported training needs of large companies.
 Employer Training Investment Program – Small/Midsize Company Grant: $100,000;

Supported training needs of small/midsize companies.
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Workforce Development Grants
Youth Education:
FY07:
 Fabricators and Manufacturers Association Foundation Grant: $5,000; Develop and
deliver summer camp to expose youth to manufacturing careers.
FY05:
 AT&T Camp Infinity Grant: $10,000; Expose high school girls to technology careers.
 BP America Leader Awards Grant: $31,340; introduce children to using math,
science and technology skills to explore careers.
Academy for Non-Profit Excellence:

FY07:
 Community Memorial Foundation Grant: $15,000; Assisted with instructional
support for programs focused on non-profit management.
 DuPage Community Foundation Grant: $7,500; Supported development of a
resource catalog for non-profit management.
FY06:
 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grant: $50,000; Provided scholarships for non-profit
course enrollees; prepared first-year analysis of non-profit academy performance.
GRANTS OFFICE
FY09 Grants
ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD (ICCB)
Career and Technical Education Innovation Grant: Activities to engage District 502 high school faculty
and COD educators to prepare students for the transition to college. Project Director: Ann Marie
Rosen ($64,015)
Career and Technical Education Program Improvement Grant: Enhance instruction and academic
support activities to strengthen and improve career and technical education programs and services.
Project Director: Karen Randall ($78,948)
Career and Technical Education Regional Collaboration Grant: Continue the DuPage/Joliet/Kennedy
King Math and CTE Collaboration. Project Director: Ann Marie Rosen ($5,000)
Partnership for College & Career Success (formerly Tech Prep): Lead = DuPage Area Occupational
System (DAOES). Career Pathways Advisory Board to create pathway sequences from high school
to college in CTE program areas. Project Director: Ann Marie Rosen ($66,000)
Perkins Postsecondary Career and Technical Education Program: Advance workforce development
partnerships in CTE programs. Project Director: Karen Randall ($624,868)
Programs of Study Demonstration Project in Nursing: Deliver a model statewide program pathway of
study in nursing. Project Director: Meryl Sussman ($150,000)
Workforce Development Grant (BIG): Contract/customized job training; entrepreneurship seminars
and workshops; business counseling and management assistance; contract procurement assistance;
and employment/training for unemployed or underemployed people. Project Director: David Gay
($168,256)
ILLINOIS CENTER FOR SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT’S NEW LOOK INNOVATION

PROJECT, THROUGH ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY’S COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (ICSPS)
Direct Connect – Linking Alternative School Based Students with Emotional Disabilities to Career and
Technical Education Programs at College of DuPage: Seniors at Southeast Alternative School who
will complete a program bridging them from high school to COD. Project Director: Steve Fry ($3,349)
Nontraditional Career Mentoring Group: Matches high school students from the Technology Center of
DuPage with COD students enrolled in non-traditional programs, industry professionals, and career
guidance counselors. Project Director: Alison Greene ($1,500)
Adults in Transition: Provide career direction and a support group for mature workers, displaced
workers, single parents, and veterans who may be experiencing unemployment, underemployment or
return to employment. Project Director: Janet Rand ($1,500)
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (DCEO)
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Center for Entrepreneurship: Small Business Development Center, International Trade Center, and
Procurement Technical Assistance Center: Professional development activities in 2008 enumerate
impact. There were 2,503 participants trained in small business/entrepreneurial issues at 62 events;
664 individuals and businesses received 3,300 hours of counseling. Forty-one businesses were
started or expanded; 150 jobs were created or retained. A total of $3.9 million in debt and equity
financing was placed; $14.8 million in export contracts were obtained; and $70.8 million in
government contracts were secured. Project Director: David Gay, Luanne Mayorga and Rita Haake
($242,000)
Students in Technology & Engineering at Packer (STEP): Lead was Packer Engineering/Internship
Program in Engineering and Engineering Technology. Project Director: Katie Nagle (Funded; student
internships for COD; no $$)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY

Manufacturing Academy: Partnership with Chicago Manufacturing Center to support marketing
manufacturing programs and other regional training activities. Project Director: Meryl Sussman
(Awarded $30,000; not implemented.)
FY08 Grants
Business & Industry Services (BIG): Provided contract/customized job training, entrepreneurship
seminars and workshops, business counseling and management assistance, contract procurement
assistance and employment/training for unemployed or underemployed people. Project Director:
Dave Gay ($175,014)
Career and Technical Education Program Improvement Grant: Enhanced instruction and academic
Project Director: Meryl Sussman ($82,294)
Career and Technical Education Regional Collaboration Grant - DuPage/Joliet Math-in-CTE:
Designed to enhance and improve CTE programs at secondary and postsecondary levels by
integrating math into the CTE curriculum. Project Director: Meryl Sussman ($5,000)
Continuous Quality Improvement, Program Enhancement and Innovation in Career and Technical
Education. Project Director: Meryl Sussman ($20,000)
Innovate Now! An Illinois education, industry and community coalition supporting workforce and
economic development. The first phase of Innovate Now! focused on the Chicagoland manufacturing
sector. A Manufacturing Leadership Summit was held at COD in February 2008 during which over
100 industry leaders, educators, and other stakeholders gathered to discuss strategies to build the
image of manufacturing, and address other education and workforce issues. COD plans to establish a
Manufacturing Advisory Council built on the college’s model healthcare leadership council. The
Manufacturing Advisory Council will prioritize issues, identify opportunities for collaboration, and seek
solutions to build the manufacturing workforce. Project Director: Meryl Sussman ($10,000)
Perkins Postsecondary - Improved programs to facilitate the academic achievement of CTE students.
Right Start: A Pilot Bridge Project to Prepare Students for Postsecondary Education Leading to
Careers in Manufacturing: Engaged a cohort of adult students to enter the Manufacturing Technology
program, preparing them to work in high-skill, high-demand jobs in manufacturing. Faculty developed
a ten-credit, 24-week bridge course called Fundamentals of Product Design and Fabrication based on
the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) nationally-recognized certification
program. Funding for this project derives from a $1 million grant awarded to ICCB from the Joyce
Foundation Shifting Gears Initiative. Project Director: Gerald Krusinski ($125,000)
Tech Prep Consortium: Lead is DuPage Area Occupational System (DAOES). Career Pathways
Advisory Board to create pathway sequences from high school to college in CTE program areas.
Project Director: Ann Marie Rosen ($66,000)
Tech Prep Support Program: Collaboration with high school and college faculty to successfully bridge
high school students to college. Project Director: Ann Marie Rosen ($50,518)
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Non-Traditional Careers Mentoring Program: Activities that match high school students
from Technology Center of DuPage with college students enrolled in non-traditional programs. Project
Director: Alison Greene ($1,500)
Finding the Way to Employment - DuPage Cares: To support a program that will establish an
employer base to hire qualified individuals with disabilities. Project Director: Steve Fry ($1,500)

Procurement Technical Assistance Center: To conduct activities to meet the development needs of
small businesses throughout the region. Corporate training, economic development, workforce
development and small business support highlighted. Project Directors: David Gay, Cassandra
Keener and Rita Haake ($270,000)
Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP): Small/Mid-Sized Company Component: As the
administrative entity for the Northern Illinois Regional Consortium (NIRC), College of DuPage, Oakton
Community College, William Rainey Harper College, and College of Lake County worked in
partnership with DCEO to provide training to 69 companies in our region. Through joint efforts, the
project trained 2,994 unduplicated participants. Project Directors: Meryl Sussman and Lolly Frederick
($400,000)
Illinois Homeland Security Procurement Technical Assistance Center (HS PTAC): As the only
Homeland Security PTAC in the country, a primary role of the staff at the center was to provide
technical assistance and training to individuals, businesses and other PTACs in Illinois to extend
capacity for conducting business in the emerging homeland security sector throughout the Illinois
PTAC network. Project Director: Rita Haake ($104,000)
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SPANISH DEPARTMENT & UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION

Hispanic Entrepreneurship Summer 2008 Intern Program: Spanish majors with business minors
interned as interpreters and provided the Small Business Development Center clients with counseling
services and training in Spanish. Project Director: David Gay
FY07 Grants
AT&T FOUNDATION
Excelerator: Engaging the Disabled in Small Business Development Training through Assistive
Technology Enhancements: Enhance training, counseling and small business services for persons
with disabilities who are considering self-employment as a means of self-sufficiency. Project Director:
David Gay ($9,900)
CHICAGO WOMEN IN TRADES

Non-Traditional Career and Apprenticeship Training Program: To develop and implement preparatory
training for women entering the construction trades. The project consisted of an intensive, eight-week
summer course aimed at preparing up to 25 female participants to take the construction
apprenticeship exam and/or to prepare them for additional COD coursework in CTE programs.
Project Directors: Ann Marie Rosen and Alison Green ($19,686)
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

Academy for Non-Profit Excellence: Funding assisted with operational costs and instructional support.
Project Directors: Mike Perez and Heather Sobecki ($15,000)
THE DUPAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Building Stronger Non-Profits: Supported development of a resource catalog that will outline the
Academy's courses and certificate programs, and describe local best practices in non-profit
management. Project Director: Mike Perez and Heather Sobecki ($7,500)
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FABRICATORS AND MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION (FMA)

Heavy Metal Summer Camp: Summer campers enjoyed a four-day experience, providing hand-on
exposure to manufacturing technology. Project Director: Julie Meissner, Mark Meyer and Jane Trotter
($5,000)
ILLINOIS BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION HIGHER EDUCATION COOPERATIVE ACT

Jr./Sr. Scholars Pipeline to College and Urban Teaching: Lead was North Central College; project
developed a pipeline to connect minority youth from under-resourced communities to higher
education and baccalaureate degrees while at the same time preparing effective teachers for urban
teaching and allowing for innovative programming and extensive community and institutional
collaboration. Project Director: Steve Gustis ($4,296)

Business & Industry Services: College of DuPage provided contract/customized job training;
entrepreneurship seminars and workshops; business counseling and management assistance;
contract procurement assistance and employment/training for unemployed or underemployed people.
Project Director: Dave Gay ($180,788)
Career and Technical Education Regional Collaboration Grant: DuPage/Joliet Math-in-CTE
Collaborative designed to enhance and improve CTE programs at secondary and postsecondary
levels by integrating math into the CTE curriculum. Project Director: Meryl Sussman ($2,000)
Continuous Quality Improvement, Program Enhancement and Innovation: Supported quality
improvement, program enhancement and innovation in COD CTE programs. Project Director: Meryl
Sussman ($20,000)
Perkins Postsecondary: Improved programs to facilitate the academic achievement of CTE students.
Tech Prep Consortium: Lead was DuPage Area Occupational System (DAOES). Career Pathways
Advisory Board to create pathway sequences from high school to college in CTE program areas.
Tech Prep Support Program: COD collaborated with local high schools to improve academic
preparation for Career and Technical Education and careers. Project Director: Ann Marie Rosen
($70,116)

Non-Traditional Careers Mentoring Program: High school students from Technology Center of
DuPage matched with college students enrolled in non-traditional programs. Project Director: Alison
Greene ($1,500)

Procurement Technical Assistance Center: Conducted activities to meet the development needs of
small businesses throughout the region. Corporate training, economic development, workforce
development and small business support highlighted. Project Directors: Joyce Abel, David Gay,
Cassandra Keener and Rita Haake ($264,500)
Center for Entrepreneurship: Homeland Security Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC):
Project Directors: Rita Haake ($103,201)
Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP): Small/Mid-Sized Company Component: College of
DuPage collaborated with three community colleges to respond to the training needs of small to mid-
sized companies located within the four districts. The other participating colleges are College of Lake
County, Oakton Community College and William Rainey Harper College. The program served 64
companies training a total of 4,218 employees, as well as other eligible employers. Project Directors:
Joyce Abel and Lolly Frederick ($400,000)
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Students in Technology & Engineering at Packer (STEP): Lead was Packer Engineering/Internship
Program in Engineering and Engineering Technology. Project Director: Adenuga Atewologun
(Funded; student internships; no $$ to COD)
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Community-Based Job Training Grant Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Capacity Bridge Program:
Regional healthcare labor needs addressed with a career ladder enabling participants to advance
from Certified Nursing Assistant to LPN to Registered Nurse. Project Directors: Tom Cameron and
Karen Solt ($1,422,342)
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SPANISH DEPARTMENT & UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION

Hispanic Entrepreneurship Summer 2007 Intern Program: Spanish majors with business minors
intern as an interpreters and provide the Small Business Development Center clients with counseling
services and training in Spanish. Project Director: David Gay (Student salaries paid by funding with
$2 hour COD match)
FY06 Grants
THE COLLEGE BOARD GREENHOUSE PROGRAM PUBLIC SERVICE OUTREACH
Planting the Seeds of Success: Develop and pilot a replicable educational model for at-risk high
school students in the district communities of West Chicago, Wheaton, Naperville, Aurora, and a
portion of Bolingbrook. The project responded to changing demographics of students and local
communities by targeting 18,000 households for outreach to increase the engagement, enrollment,
persistence and completion levels of at-risk students in College of DuPage’s most under-resourced
communities to fulfill labor market demands in information technology fields. Project Directors:
Cynthia Johnson and Meryl Sussman ($7,500)
ILLINOIS BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION HIGHER EDUCATION COOPERATIVE ACT

Building a Pipeline to College: Lead was North Central College to develop a three-step pipeline to
higher education in the North Lawndale, Chicago and East Aurora communities to more effectively
engage K-12 students in continuing their education. Project Director: Steve Gustis ($10,000)
Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Transitions Camp Ingenuity: Outreach program targeted
to 20 girls in District 502 entering grades 9-11 who expressed an interest in science, math,
engineering and technology. Project Directors: Adenuga Atewologun and Ann Marie Rosen ($10,000)

Business & Industry Services: Provided contract/customized job training; entrepreneurship seminars
and workshops; business counseling and management assistance; contract procurement assistance
and employment/training for unemployed or underemployed people. Project Director: Jon Grigalunas
($184,927)
support activities to strengthen career and technical education programs and services. Project
Director: Meryl Sussman ($86,505)
Continuous Quality Improvement and Performance Enhancement Grant: This grant impacted student
success by integrating basic skills development and reinforcement within career and technical content
delivery. Project Director: Meryl Sussman ($20,000)
Advisory Board created pathway sequences from high school to college in CTE program areas.
Tech Prep Support Program: COD collaborated with local high schools to improve academic
preparation for Career and Technical Education and careers. Project Director: Ann Marie Rosen
($70,116)
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Non-Traditional Careers Mentoring Program: Provided a bridge from the Technology Center of
DuPage to COD by matching high school juniors and seniors with COD student mentors who have
similar interests in non-traditional career areas of study. Project Director: Alison Greene ($1,000)

Procurement Technical Assistance Center: Conducted activities to meet the development needs of
small businesses throughout the region. Corporate training; economic development; workforce
development; and small business support were highlighted. Project Directors: Joyce Abel, David Gay,
Jon Grigalunas, Cassandra Keener and Rita Haake ($251,763)
Center for Entrepreneurship: Homeland Security Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
Project Director: Rita Haake ($110,000)
Center for Entrepreneurship: Network Disability Awareness: New initiative which included disability
awareness projects at six Small Business Development Centers in the Chicago Metropolitan area;
provided assistance to persons with disabilities in starting or operating a small business. Project
Director: David Gay ($14,623)
W.K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION

Academy for Nonprofit Excellence: Completed a comprehensive first year evaluation of the
Academy’s success through a student survey process; ongoing revisions of existing curriculum;
additional research and longitudinal interviews; and technical assistance. Project Directors: Mike
Perez and Heather Sobecki ($50,000)
FY05 Grants
AT&T
AT&T Camp Infinity: Young Women in Science and Technology = Endless Possibilities: COD
partnered with Loyola University to engage Chicago and suburban high school girls in week-long
summer day camps that included mentoring by prominent women in the technology field and hands-
on projects that focused on computers, web design, robotics and the basics of Universal Modeling
Language. Project Director: Julie Meissner ($10,000)
BP AMERICA LEADER AWARDS PROGRAM

Science at the Center: College of DuPage Summer Youth Discovery Program: COD partnered with
the People’s Resource Center to introduce immigrant, low-income, and/or homeless children living in
DuPage County to the rewards of math, science, and technology skill development and career
exploration. Program provided students with the unique opportunity to ―do science‖ rather than just
―learn about science.‖ One project involved children producing the very foods that will reach their own
homes through the College of DuPage Organic Community Garden. Project Director: Julie Meissner
($31,340)

Business & Industry Services: Provided contract/customized job training; entrepreneurship seminars
and workshops; business counseling and management assistance; contract procurement assistance;
and employment/training for unemployed or underemployed people. Project Director: Jon Grigalunas
($187,563)
Continuous Quality Improvement and Performance Enhancement Grant: Procedures to collect data
documenting student outcomes at the program level developed to increase the number of students
identified as certificate completers. Project Director: Meryl Sussman ($20,000)
COPE-E (Career Opportunities and Preparation for Employment and Education): COD partnered
with Oakton Community College, World Relief-DuPage, and West Chicago High School District 94 to
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develop a supportive multidisciplinary learning community experience called COPE-E for adults of
non-English language backgrounds to develop career path awareness; entry-level computer skills;
and communication and math skills to facilitate transition to employment and/or college-level work.
The team developed curricula to promote VESL (vocational English language skills) and introduce
students to career pathways in the transportation, warehousing and logistics (TWL) industries. Project
Director: Meryl Sussman and Joanna Escobar ($50,000)
Fast Track Accelerated Nursing Program Partnership: College of DuPage, Joliet Junior College and
South Suburban College partnered to create and expand accelerated nursing programs. Regional
hospital support enlisted to increase faculty, classrooms, laboratories and clinical sites. It was
expected that over three years, a total of 219 nursing students and 30 LPN students entered training
at the three colleges as a result of this accelerated nursing program initiative; 157 - 184 nurses
graduated. COD hospital partners included Advocate-Good Samaritan, Central DuPage Hospital,
Edward Hospital and Health Services, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare, and Marianjoy Rehabilitation
Hospital. Project Directors: Sunil Chand and Chris Picard ($243,500)
Nontraditional Scholarship Program: Program enhanced student enrollment, retention, and
completion of programs that led to employment in fields that are nontraditional for one gender such as
the automotive field for women and dental hygiene field for men. Project Director: Ann Marie Rosen
and Heather Sobecki ($6,250)
Paraprofessional Test Preparation Course Delivery: College of DuPage collaborated with the Illinois
Education Association and the DuPage Regional Office of Education to provide three
Paraprofessional Test Preparation courses utilizing ICCB developed educational modules with
specialized ESL instruction. The courses reached 75 paraprofessional educators as students. Project
Director: Jon Grigalunas and Joanna Escobar ($17,948)
Advisory Board created pathway sequences from high school to college in CTE program areas.
Tech Prep Support Program: COD worked in collaboration with local high schools to
improve academic preparation for Career and Technical Education and careers. Project Director: Ann
Marie Rosen ($70,116)

Gender Equity Mentoring Site: Provided a bridge from the Technology Center of DuPage to College
of DuPage by matching high school juniors and seniors with COD student mentors who have similar
interests in nontraditional career areas of study. Project Director: Heather Sobecki ($2,000)
Vocational Skills Program Seminars for Employers: College of DuPage Vocational Skills Program
conducted seminars for employers regarding students with mild to moderate cognitive impairment
transitioning out of high school special education programs. Seminars increased district employer
awareness of this student population who received training in non-credit courses such as
keyboarding; computer and word processing basics; food service; hotel housekeeping service; and
automotive service. Project Director: Sally Field Mullan ($1,000)

Business and Professional Institute: Small Business Development Center, International Trade Center,
and Procurement Technical Assistance Center: Conducted activities to meet the development needs
of small businesses throughout the region. Corporate training, economic development, workforce
development and small business support were highlighted. Project Director: Jon Grigalunas, David
Gay, Cassandra Keener and Rita Haake ($251,763)
Employer Training Investment Program: Large Company Employee Training Multi-Company Training
Project: Collaborated with three community colleges to respond to training needs of large companies
located within the four districts. Partnering colleges were Oakton Community College, William Rainey
Harper College and College of Lake County. An area containing 10,828 manufacturers and their
60,010 employees were served. Project Director: Joyce Abel and Mary Lou Emami ($881,718)
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Employer Training Investment Program: Small/Midsize Company Component Addendum - Additional

funding to augment training grants received in FY04. The participating colleges: College of DuPage,
College of Lake County, Oakton Community College, and William Rainey Harper College, provided
training to small/midsize companies employing 250 workers or less. Project Director: Joyce Abel and
Mary Lou Emami ($100,000)
WORKFORCE BOARDS OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO

Critical Skill Shortages Initiative: Manufacturing Solutions: Offered a two-year training program for the
manufacturing sector to impact the region’s need for skilled workers through the CSSI program.
Project components were a bridge program for WIA-eligible youth and adults to transition to college
certificate programs; counseling and supportive services for bridge clients; an industry partnership
program for bridge participants and incumbent workers; and a marketing campaign to change the
public image of manufacturing careers. Project Director: Joyce Abel and Ann Marie Rosen ($162,596)
Critical Skill Shortages Initiative Institute for the Education of Healthcare Professionals:A proposal to
partner with DuPage Area Occupational Education System; DuPage County Workforce Development
Division; DuPage Regional Office of Education; and hospitals and healthcare providers to deliver
career awareness and counseling; preparatory and refresher courses; continuing education
conferences; and other healthcare supportive activities. Project Directors: Joyce Abel and Ann Marie
Rosen (Awarded $35,000; Declined as amount awarded was significantly lower than proposed project
costs.)
HEALTH & SCIENCES DIVISION

Health Sciences
Community Based Job Training grant from US Dept of Labor for $1.4 million to begin a practical
nurse education program at COD. Received January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009. COD
was the lead and partnered with the following entities:
o DuPage County Convalescent Center
o DuPage Medical Group
o HRC ManorCare
o Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
o DuPage Workforce Board
o Community High School District 94
o DuPage Regional Office of Education
o Technology Center of DuPage
o Letters of support also from Benedictine University, ICCB, Illinois Hospital Association, and
College of DuPage Foundation.
Natural & Applied Sciences (former division structure)

Received a Shifting Gears grant ($125,000) from the Joyce Foundation for a bridge program to
prepare students for entry-level positions in the manufacturing sector. Participated in the (WIN)
Women in Nanotechnology grant ($5,000) that exposed students, primarily women, to careers and
studies in Nanotechnology.
HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS OFFICE

Partnership For College and Career Success (PCCS) formerly Tech Prep Grant
Worked with DuPage Area Occupational Education System (DAOS) staff for collaboration with areas
high schools and business and industry organizations.
Disseminated career cluster and program of study information to COD and high school faculty and
counselors.
Offered professional development for Area CTE educators.
Career exploration activities to assist students in making college and program choices emphasizing
the need for strong academic and workplace skills.
Facilitated the DuPage Area Student Leadership Academy; was partner with the fiscal agent,
DAOES; annually funded since 2004 and renewed for FY 2010.
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Illinois College Community Board (ICCB)/CTE Innovation Grant formerly Tech Prep Support Grant
Developed activities to support programs of study-
o Career pathway models were developed and cluster information purchased and
disseminated to COD and area high school faculty and staff.
o Dual credit materials and posters produced and disseminated to area high school
educators and students.
Facilitated projects to increase the high school students’ access to education–
o Model for working with ESL students was enhanced.
o Developed Know Before You Go; a pilot program making high school students aware of
the steps they should take to prepare for college.
Developed and enhanced alignment activities to facilitate students’ transition through the
education pipeline.-
o Counselor workshops held for both for COD and high school counselors.
o Sponsored DuPage Work Keys team attendance at national conference.
o Collaborated with the COD English and Math departments to discuss curriculum
alignment.
o Hosted Dual Credit seminars and workshops; developed new dual credit materials.
Development of rigorous and relevant curriculum-
o Offered graduate level courses: Math in CTE and Writing Strategies for Educators;
annually funded since 2004; COD is lead agent.
CTE Regional Collaboration Grant – focus Math and CTE Integration -COD lead agent
Offered Math in CTE graduate course to promote academic integration in CTE courses
o Partnered with DAOES, Kennedy King College, and Joliet Junior College in FY 08 and
FY 09.
Illinois Center for Specialized Professional Support (ICSPS) for New Look Grants
Adults in Transition- Provided career direction and a support group for mature workers, displaced
workers, single parents, and veterans experiencing unemployment, underemployment or return to
employment Offered workshops and support for adults in job transition. (FY09)
Non Traditional Mentoring Group Matched high school students from the Technology Center of
DuPage with COD students enrolled in non-traditional programs, industry professionals, and career
guidance counselors. Speakers were from the following companies: Good Samaritan Hospital, Carol
Stream Fire Department, Newman Architecture and the Lombard Police Dept. (FY 06,07,08, and 09)
Direct Connect – Linked Alternative School based students with emotional disabilities to COD
Career and Technical Education Programs; implemented pilot program for transition students with
emotional disabilities to make then aware of the college of DuPage CTE Programs; 80% of program
participants enrolled in COD courses.
Department of Labor /Women in Nanotechnology FY 09
o Partnered with COD Natural Science division; program designed to expose women to non-
traditional careers in Nanotechnology and related careers.
o Six student sessions offered for over 70 students. The students toured Baxter Laboratories,
Packer Engineering, and Argonne National Laboratories.
LEARNING RESOURCES DIVISION

Library
Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) Grant for $8,000; ―Language and Learning en Espanol‖;
Spanish language basic materials to help Hispanic people get the language skills needed to succeed
in the workplace. (FY 05)
Consortium of Academic & Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI) Grant for $3,000. ―Homeland
Security: Scientific, Technical, and Managerial Aspects of Disaster.‖ COD Library’s portion of the
grant provided materials for ―Practical Materials for Emergency Preparedness.‖ This supports the
Criminal Justice curriculum and criminal justice working personnel in District 502.
(FY 08)
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Library has requested and spent $3,000 - $12,000 in Perkins funds annually the past five years on
materials that support workforce career education. The majority of these funds have supported
health careers information resources as well as anatomical models that students use in the Library.
LIBERAL ARTS DIVISION

Graphic Design
DuPage Area Career Pathways Network/Tech Prep grants received for the Graphic Design program;
co-Sponsor of the Annual Portfolio Night exhibition occurring in May. (FY 06, 07, and 08)
COD is an Adobe Partners by Design school (COD is the only community college in the country with
this designation); we receive grants of over $90,000 annually in software products, training, and
participation in hosted events. COD has been a Partners by Design program school since 2001.
Motion Picture Television

MPTV receives about 20% of the $90,000 Adobe software grant the College of DuPage receives from
Adobe for participating in the Adobe Partners by Design Program. (see above in Graphic Design for
more detail)
Photography
Perkins grant money funded the purchase of a $13,000 Leaf Digital camera back and camera.
(FY 05)
Perkins grant used for purchase of $15,000 BetterLight scanning back for studio view cameras.
As part of the Adobe Partners in Design, annually receive a license for 25 copies of Adobe
Photoshop. (FY 01 – 09)
CREDIT AND NON-CREDIT CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM

DEVELOPMENT FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMS
CREDIT
Modifying courses in the Manufacturing program to respond to industry needs for a MSSC certificate
program. A new faculty member for the program is attending MSSC training in September to become
certified. Revised courses and new certificate program will be submitted through the College’s
curriculum process and to ICCB.
Accounting program provides coursework necessary for entry to the accounting field as well as a
more advanced post baccalaureate program for students preparing for Illinois CPA exam.
HVAC program has begun offering in Fall 09 an HVAC/Building Environmental degree for students
seeking a career in stationary operations and management; it combines technical and business
management skills needed in the workforce for commercial building management.
Travel and Tourism program collaborated with its advisory board to create a Meeting and Event
Planning degree with several related certificates offered as well. Programs prepare students to enter
the hospitality industry with current skills in Internet; software systems; event planning; travel
planning; and catering and traditional communication skills.

Health Sciences
Curriculum development has occurred in the following programs: Practical Nurse; Radiation Therapy;
Mammography; Medical Assistant; and a separate section of HLTHS 1110 was created for ESL
population interested in health careers, especially nursing.

Offered the MSSC (Manufacturing Skills Standard Counsel) program to certify students for entry-level
manufacturing jobs.
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Credit & Non-Credit Curriculum & Program Development
Social Sciences
Associate of Arts in Teaching for Secondary Mathematics and Associate of Arts in Teaching in Early
Childhood Education
Temporary approval of Pre-Engineering Certificate consisting of 19-20 credit hours in English,
Physics, Math and Engineering;
Permanent approval of Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Certificate (6 credit hours); there is a
continuing trend for parents to put their children in day care for both educational and social
experiences. This certificate prepares students for employment in entry-level teaching positions in
child care centers; Head Start programs; park district recreation programs; before and after-school
care and family child care. US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an 18% increase for employment of
early child care workers, while the Illinois Career Information System predicts a 21% growth rate in
the Naperville-Joliet region.
Permanent approval of Fitness Instructor Certificate consisting of 31-32 credit hours in Biology,
Anatomy &Physiology, Physical Education, Business, Management, Marketing and Psychology .

Graphic Arts Technology
Serving Graphic Arts Technology industry professionals in the community through new courses
reflecting current software used in the Graphic Arts Technology industry. Revised two degrees and
two certificates to include new course offerings to ensure compliance of curriculum to the industry and
communities it serves.
Graphic Design
Curriculum has been revised for Fall 2009; program name change to Graphic Design for curriculum
compatibility with market need, especially for growth in web and new media design; due to program
updates and revisions, fall enrollment is at or above capacity by an increase of approximately 168%.

Curriculum revised for Fall ’10; updated the Television degree and Motion Picture Television
certificate; will be offering a new degree - Digital Broadcast Journalism. New and updated curriculum
created to be compatible with market need, especially growth in digital video production. Due to
program updates and revisions, fall enrollment is at or above capacity and has increased by
approximately 13%.
Photography
Photography is a career education program; all courses teach hands-on / employable skills.
Introductory to capstone courses offered in Digital Photography based on industry trends; also offer
studio courses targeting professional skills.

Library
COD Library staff supports Education 1105 Career Development by providing over 100 instructional
sessions annually on career resources.
Library spends approximately $3,600 annually for print reference resources on jobs and careers; in
several thousands of dollars also spent for curricular materials in vocational fields.
STUDENT SERVICES DIVISION

Career Services
Collaborate with faculty to develop the Co-op/Internship curriculum for students seeking internships in
their chosen field.
Counseling
For credit course development of Educ 1105: Career Development, Counseling Services led the
development of both online and independent study formats of the course. Delivery formats allow
working adults to complete courses at times that fit their schedules. It is a career exploration course
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Credit & Non-Credit Curriculum & Program Development
which helps people specifically plan their intended area of study, and develop essential job
exploration skills such as resume writing; interviewing skills; and job search skills on the Internet.
Educ 1110: Interpersonal Skills for Life and Work
Educ 1115: College Success Skills
NON-CREDIT
Center for Entrepreneurship
Participated on the Economic and Workforce Development Steering Committees.
Participated in the Choose DuPage Workforce and Economic Development public comment forums
Participate in Choose DuPage quarterly economic development meetings.
Education and Programming committee member of IL Development Council.
Membership committee of the International Economic Development Council.
Represent College of DuPage on the PASCAL project, regional consortium on education and
workforce development.
Co-sponsor and participant at the annual DuPage Ability Works employment conference and expo.
Conduct quarterly self employment seminars for DuPage WorkNet.

Provide specific coursework to non-traditional and senior citizens for the opportunity to learn how
Graphic Arts Technology can be incorporated into their life.

Counseling
Food for Thought and Student Success Workshops
Listen to Your Heart to Find Your Direction
Depression and Job Loss
Goal Setting and Goal Attainment
Jobs, Trends, and the Economy—A Workshop for Undeclared Majors
Counseling Services developed a variety of non-credit workshops geared towards career exploration.
Participants are able to take a career interest inventory and receive an interpretation by a counselor
explaining the careers, given their skills and interests, may best complement their unique
personalities. Workshops are offered throughout the year.
KEY CLIENTS AND PROJECTS THROUGH BPI (NOW COD BUSINESS

SOLUTIONS) AND THE CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
BPI/COD Business Solutions
1500 Club Ametek National Chemplate
ACE Hardware Anelon Systems Chicago Blower
Acxiom Architectural Cast Stone
ADC Telecomm Argonne
Addison School District #4 Aspect Software
Addison Township Hwy Dept Batavia School District
Advocate Healthcare Bensenville School District #2
Aggregate Berlin Industries
AGI Media Blackhawk Molding
AJ Antunes Board of Education 203
Alcatel Lucent BP America, Naperville
ALCO Sale & Service Co. Campus
Allegheny Ludlum Case New Holland
Alliance Cass School District 63
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Key Clients & Projects
Chicago Glue Machine Kepner Village of Itasca

Chicago Metallic Kester, Inc. Vitas Healthcare Corp
Chicago Restaurant Corp Krack Corp Warrenville Chamber of
City of Wheaton Krueger & Co. Commerce
Colony Park Liberty Mutual West Chicago Elem School
Commercial Products Group Lockforms 33
Community Consolidated Lombard Waste Management West Chicago HS 94
School Dist 3 Madden Mental Health West Chicago Park District
ConAgra Foods Center Westmont Police
Cray Kaiser MANROLAND William Wrigley, Jr. Co.
D & R Technology Mauser Corp Willowbrook High School
Darwill Press McDonald’s Corp Woodridge Dist 68
Design Dinette McElroy Pediatrics Woodridge Village Hall
Diehl Control Middaugh YMCA Glen Ellyn
Dietary Mgrs Assn Naperville Public Library YWCA Chicago West Sub Ctr
DOMTAR National Metalwares, Inc.
Douglas Press Norlux Soldering
DuPage County Northern Illinois Public Health
DuPage County Airport Consortium
Authority Norwood Marking
DuPage County health Dept Olson International
DuPage County Personel OPW Fuel Management
DuPage Machine Products Pampered Chef
DuPage Medical Parkview Elementary School
Dyna Flex Patten Industries
DynaMesh PC Tel
Eddie Bauer Peace Center
Fellowes, Inc. Pellittieri Lamp
FIC America Philip J. Rock Center &
Flavorchem School
Forest Preserve of DuPage Phonak
County Pkg Personified
Forster Tool & Mfg Pro-Tech Plastics
General Mills RG Metals
Good Samaritan Hospital Rexnord
Hematology Clinic Naperville Round Ground Metals
Hendrickson International Royal Die & Stamping Co
Trucking St. Gobain
Highlife Adventures Skyworks, Inc.
Hill Engr/Formtek Spraying Systems
Hillside Catholic Cemeteries State Bank of IL
Hinsdale Library State Farm
HSBC Stire Group
IMI Cornelius Stocker Hinge
Indian Prairie Schl Dist 204 TAG (Trade Assn Group)
Industrial Kinetics TMA
Ingram Micro Transparent Container
Inland Mortgage Corp Triangle Engineering
IBEW Products
Itasca Bank Tricon
ITW Trans Tech Union Church of Hinsdale
IWI Hi-Cone US Dept of Energy Chicago
Jet Litho Val-Matic
Jones Lang LaSalle Victor Envelope
Keeneyville Schl Dist 20 Villa Park Library
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Key Clients & Projects

Business Planning seminars for business launch and expansion.
Financing Your Business for start-up and expansion.
Financial CPR - financing options for small business.
Created, produced, and delivered eight on-line seminars available via streaming video through COD’s
ACCORDANT system. These include: Starting a Business; Home Based Business; Financial
Literacy; Business Planning; Marketing/Merchandising; Financial CPR (Capital Preservation and
Resuscitation; Pricing; and Inventory Control.
Manufacturer's Forum (HSPTAC)
Lean Manufacturing Institute (CCS)
Government Contracting
Basics of Exporting
Quick Books
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ACCION Chicago to be a satellite center for micro loans.
Engaged in multiple projects with Choose DuPage and IL Dept. of Commerce and Economic
Opportunity on business-specific projects for attraction and retention.

Counseling
For BPI clients, Counseling Services provided a free set of workshops on understanding learning
disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and how they can impact the job exploration process.
(FY 05)
Offered Psychology 1100 at Hong Kong Bank Corporation in Elmhurst (requested by BPI for one
semester).
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND PROFESSIONAL

BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND AFFILIATIONS
(LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL LEVELS)
BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

Professional affiliations by the programs and faculty of the Career and Technical programs in the division.
ACCOUNTING
Licensing/Accreditations
All accounting courses are recognized by the Illinois Board of Examiners as qualifying credit
for students sitting for the CPA Exam
Certified Public Accountant – Illinois
Certified Public Accountant – New Jersey
Certified Management Accountant
Certified Valuation Analyst
Forensic CPA
Affiliations
American Marketing Association
American Association of Accountants
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
American Medical Association’s Doctor’s Advisory Network
Chicago Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association’s Health Care Committee and Tax Committee
Enrolled Agent with the U.S. Treasure Department.
Forensic CPA Society
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Boards, Committees & Affiliations
Ethics Committee of the Illinois CPA’s

Illinois CPA Society
Illinois Bar Association Health Care Counsel
Illinois State Bar Association
Institute of Management Accountants
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
National Association of Tax Professionals
National Tax Sheltered Annuity Association
New Jersey CPA Society
Profit Sharing Council of America
Society of Professional Administrators and Record Keepers
Teachers of Accounting at Two-Year Colleges Board
Award for Excellence in Business Education, presented by the Business Ledger, 2002
Illinois CPA Society’s Outstanding Educator of the Year Award
Illinois CPA Society for Outstanding Service Award
ARCHITECTURE
American Council for Construction Education; member and candidate program (ACCE)
American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System Provider (AIA CES)
Affiliations
Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA)
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Association of Licensed Architects (ALA)
Illinois Association of Architecture Instructors (IAAI)
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
Consortium for Design Careers (CDC)
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLGY

Licensing/Accreditation
The COD Auto Service Tech Program and faculty are currently certified by the National
Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)
The Automotive faculty are certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service
Excellence (ASE)
Affiliations
The Automotive Program is articulated with the baccalaureate automotive programs of
Southern Ill University and Ferris State University.
Automotive Youth Education Systems (AYES)
North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT)
Illinois College Automotive Instructor Association (ICAIA)
Mobile Air Conditioning Society Worldwide (MACS)
International Automotive Technicians Network (IATN)
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Air Team (IEPA)Il Automotive Technicians' Net
Automotive Transportation Supervisors Association of Chicago (ATSA)
Chicago Auto Show (Sponsored by the Chicagoland Automotive Dealers Association (CADA)
Automatic Transmission Service Group (ATSG)
Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA)
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
BUSINESS LAW
All classes staffed by licensed attorneys whose affiliations include:
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Affiliations
Illinois Bar Association
DuPage County Bar Association
Kane County Bar Association
American Bar Association
Attorney Disciplinary and Registration Commission
BUSINESS/MARKETING/MANAGEMENT
Affiliations
National Business Educators Association
Society for Human Resource Management
DuPage County Human Resource Management
Chicago Society for Human Resource Professionals
American Society of Training and Development
Academy of Management
Lisle Chamber of Commerce
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Affiliations
Microsoft Educational Partner
Novell Academic Partner
Novell Certified Linux Professional and Linux Engineer
CompTIA Learning Alliance
CompTIA Linux +
COMPUTER INTERWORKING TECHNOLOGIES

Affiliations
American Radio Relay League (ARRL)
CompTIA Learning Alliance, Education to Careers program, A+. Net+. Security+
Cisco Academy
Cisco - CCNA and CCNP
CULINARY ARTS
Licensing/Accreditation
American Culinary Federation
Servsafe for the sanitation certificate
Illinois Department. of Public Health for the sanitation licensing
Affiliations
International Foodservice Educators Association (IFSEA)
Illinois Restaurant Association (IRA)
National Restaurant Association
Retail Bakers of America
American Hotel and Lodging Association
Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association
ELECTRONICS
Affiliations for Electronics Engineering Technology, (including InET):
Global Wireless Educational Consortium, (GWEC)
National Science Foundation, (NSF)
American Association of Community Colleges, (AACC)
American Association for Engineering Education, (ASEE)
American Association of Electrical Engineers, (ASEE)
American Association of Mechanical Engineers, (ASME)
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
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Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology, (ABET)

New Jersey National Center for Advanced Technological Education, (NJCATE)
South Carolina National Technological Education Center, (SCATE)
The California Regional Consortium for Engineering Advances in Technological Education
(CREATE)
National Engineering Technology Education Clearinghouse, (NETEC)
Manufacturing and Engineering Resource Clearinghouse, (MERC)
PACE Soldering Academy, (PACE)
Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits, (IPC)
St Louis Community College Advanced Manufacturing Center, (StLCC, AMC)
Affiliations for Electromechanical Technology:

Instrumentation Society of America, (ISA)
Affiliations for Manufacturing Technology:

Society of Manufacturing Engineers, (SME)
National Association of Industrial Technology, (NAIT)
The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC)
FASHION
Affiliations
Fashion Group International
Chicago Fashion Group Career Day
American Sewing and Design Professionals
Craft and Hobby Association
GENERAL CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Affiliations
National Association of Workforce Professionals
National Council for Workforce Education- College is an institutional member
Illinois Association for Career and technical Education
National Association for Career and technical Education
National Career Pathways Network
HEATING, VENELATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING

Affiliations
Fox Valley Chapter of Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES)
Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)
Council of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Educators (CARE)
HORTICULTURE
Affiliations
Illinois Landscape Contactors Association (ILCA)
Illinois Green Industry Association (IGIA)
Green Industry Associations of Illinois
Ohio State Florist Association (OSFA)
Perennial Plant Association (PPA)
Center for Entrepreneurship - Partnerships

Choose DuPage and DuPage Workforce Board.
IL Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Entrepreneurship Network.
U.S. Small Business Administration.
U.S. Defense Logistics Administration.
ACCION Chicago (micro lending and micro enterprise)
Fox Valley Micro Loan Fund (micro lending and micro enterprise)
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IL State Micro Enterprise Initiative (self employment and micro enterprise for underserved
populations).
IL Dept. of Rehabilitative Services for self employment guidance to persons with disabilities.
Present state, local and college resources to area businesses through district chambers of
commerce, economic development offices, job fairs and expos.
Veterans Administration and related organizations for veteran-focused workforce development
opportunities.

West Suburban Jobs Council.
Community Works Advisory Committee of the DuPage Community Foundation.
Communication/Sector Image Subcommittee and Education/Training Subcommittee of the
Manufacturing Leadership Council.
Advisory Committee for Economic, Workforce & Community Development.
Regional Office of Education: School to Work Initiative.

Affiliations
National Association of Workforce Professionals
National Council for Workforce Education
Illinois Association for Career and Technical Education
National Association for Career and Technical Education
National Career Pathways Network
COD Representations
Regional Director for National Council of Workforce Education
Co- Chair of NORCA (Northern Area Career Administrators)
Board Member - Illinois Center for Specialized Professional Support
Addison H.S. Business Education Council
Regional Office of Education Principals Group
Regional Work Keys Team
Co-Coordinator of the DuPage Area Partnership for College and Career Success Consortium
Advisory Committee
Business Education Council of Glenbard District 87
West Suburban Jobs Council
Training Workforce Partnership Council
DuPage Transition Council
Marianjoy Rehabilitation Council
Ability Links Education Council
Participation in the Choose DuPage Education and Workforce Economic Development Roundtable

Used Workforce Boards of Metro Chicago regional data and EMSI regional employment data to
analyze job projections for Graphic Arts industry.
Graphic Design
American Institute for Graphic Arts (AIGA): The Graphic Design program has formed a local
chapter of AIGA, the largest national Graphic Design organization. Students have formed a student
activity club (AIGA Student Group), to promote and recruit for the AIGA organization. COD is the only
community college belonging to the Chicago chapter of AIGA.
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Academy of Television Arts and Sciences: Motion Picture/Television faculty has become involved
with ATAS by serving on judging panels for various regional Emmy Award competitions.
Photography
Photography Faculty and students have memberships in a variety of professional organizations.
o Society for Photographic Education/Midwest SPE; faculty member is on national Board of
Directors; Chicago will be location of the national conference in 2012; we will be part of
the local conference committee.
o American Society of Media Photographers
o Photographic Marketing Association
o Photo Imaging Education Association (PIEA)
o Midstate Industrial Photographers Association
o Professional Photographers Association
o Advertising Photographers of America
o Hosted a digital imaging workshop for Midstates Medical Photographers Association.

Career Services
Service Learning staff member is local board member for Parent Alliance Employment Project.
Counseling Services
Counseling Services is often asked to speak at a variety of functions regarding disability issues; these
include the Illinois Council of Disabilities and the DuPage Center for Independent Living. Counselors
attend high school functions such as college fairs for students with disabilities and students who are
non-disabled alike.
Counselors liaison frequently with high school Special Education programs to assist students to
transitioning to college. They have presented at a variety of high school fairs and also present at
several annual Illinois Transition conferences held annually for Special Educators throughout the
state.
Counseling Services partners with DuPage and Aurora county World Relief Services as a direct
referral source for war refugees coming from other countries needing assistance in starting college;
partnerships also include high school and state agencies.
HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS AND WORKPLACE READINESS

INITIATIVES
Annually, the Accounting program hosts an Accounting contest with 180 students and 14 teachers
participating from District 502 high schools; in addition to winning awards for competition, students
receive information about Accounting careers from the Illinois CPA Society representatives and our
COD faculty.
COD hosts an Annual Regional Family, Career and Community Leaders of America competition.
Student projects judged by area professionals in: Fashion; Visual Merchandising; Interior Design;
Food Preparation and Hospitality; Early Childhood Development; Career Research; and Leadership
skills. Winners eligible to compete at state level; 500 + students annually participate at this COD
event.
High School students interested in Fashion and Fashion Merchandising careers attend the annual
Fashion Show; students eligible to compete for design awards determined by a jury of 10 fashion
professionals and advisory board members.
The new Technical Education Center (TEC) building showcases Career and Workforce programs in
the areas of Interior Design; Architecture; Construction Management; HVAC; Automotive Service
Technology; Electronics; Electro Mechanical Technology; Manufacturing; and Welding. These
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High School Partnerships & Workplace Readiness
programs serve recent high school graduates entering college and returning working adults upgrading
their skills.

Present small business opportunities and self-employment to high school and trade school
entrepreneurship classes.

Health Sciences
Grant funds used for District 94 students’ tuition to attend CNA course at Technology Center of
DuPage (TCD).

Worked closely with TCD for dual credit in manufacturing; also signed dual credit agreements with
high schools to accept credit for Introduction to Early Childhood Education.
Social Sciences
Dual credit Education 1100 and Education 1101 classes at Naperville North, Naperville Central,
Downers Grove North, Downers Grove South, and Lyons Township High Schools.
Offered Anatomy and Physiology and Biology dual credit classes at Frontier campus as part
of District 204 agreement.
Will offer Early Childhood class as dual credit at TCD and eventually to other high schools.

High School courses are offered (as Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment) to students in partnership with
DAOES; programs funded by the Partnership for College and Success Grant, COD’s Perkins Grant, and
the Illinois Center for Specialized Professional Support New Look Grants.
Non Traditional Mentoring Group

Partner with TCD to promote/encourage students in non-traditional TCD career programs to continue
their education in a college career program non-traditional to their gender; 79 students participated in
eight sessions in FY 09. (FY 06 - 09)
DuPage Area Student Leadership Academy

Five-session program prepares students for careers and life long learning; partners are Lewis
University, Midwestern University, DeVry, IIT, Elmhurst College, Creative Strategies, Goes Incentive
and Awards, MRXI corporation, Accent HR, Daoes, Cray Kaiser, Packer Engineering and SNITAL;
DAOES and COD are the lead organizations; received the 2007 Business Ledgers Annual Business
Excellence Award for this program.
Exploring Careers: following COD programs give high school students the opportunity to come on
campus, view labs, and interact with instructors.
Applied Technology and Manufacturing Day- FY 09 (130 H.S. students attended). (FY 06 - 09)
Health Care Day- FY 08 (160 H.S. students attended) (FY 06 – 08)
Art and Design Career Exploration Day- FY 07 (49 H.S. students attended).
Co-sponsored with the Business and Technology Division the high school Floral Design Competition,
Horticulture Career Day and high school IDEA Drafting Contest.
Co-sponsored the COD Annual Regional Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
competition; student projects judged by area professionals in: Fashion; Visual Merchandising; Interior
Design; Food Preparation and Hospitality; Early Childhood Development; Career Research; and
Leadership skills. Winners are eligible to compete at the state level; 500 + students participate at this
annual COD event. (FY 05 – 09)
Sponsored high school students interested in Fashion and Fashion Merchandising careers to attend
the annual COD Fashion Show.
Business and Management Career Exploration Day. (FY 05)
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Nontraditional Career Fair. (FY 05)
General Partnership Opportunities

Power of Partnership Breakfast honoring high school and COD business partnerships and integrated
curriculum; 17 high schools and COD honored the business partners in FY 09. (FY 05 - 09)
Bus tour to National Restaurant Show co-sponsored by COD’s Hospitality program; participants
include H.S. foods teachers, counselors, and administrators. (FY 05 – 09)
Co-sponsored Counselor Appreciation Day Luncheon with COD Admission and Information Office.
(FY 05 – 09)
County-Wide Institute Day for Area High School Educators; 136 educators from 21 high schools
attended in FY 09. (FY 05 – 09)
English Conference for High School Educators; 28 faculty members from seven high schools
participated in FY 09.
Workplace Writing Strategies - Graduate Level Course; grant funds paid tuition for 20 high school
educators in FY 09.
Academics in CTE-Graduate Level Course; grant funds paid tuition for 18 high school educators
enrolled in FY 09.
DuPage Counselor Network- forum for high school counselors. (FY 08 – 09)
DuPage CTE Roundtable- forum for high school CTE educators. (FY 08 – 09)
COD Math Curriculum Forum- COD Math faculty shared information with the high school, faculty
regarding mathematics curriculum, math pre-requisites and placement criteria; 31 faculty members
from high schools participated in FY 09.
Family and Consumer Educator Day- informational program designed for high school Family and
Consumer Science teachers and counselors;10 faculty members from eight high schools participated
in FY 09.
High School Guidance Seminar- seminar for high school counselors to increase their knowledge of
career pathway options at COD; 22 faculty members from 11 high schools participated in FY 09.
(FY 08 – 09)
Dual Credit Workshop – workshop held for area high school administers and faculty to learn about
dual credit and opportunities with COD.
Career Clusters and Pathways- implemented the COD Career Pathways Committee to facilitate the
awareness and implementation of clusters and pathways for area high school students.
One COD administrator and one COD faculty member received Career Pathways Leadership
Certification in FY 09.
One-hour presentation to attendees of Health Sciences Division’s ―Cruisin‖ event (a 3-day program
about health sciences careers for approximately 40 local middle and high school counselors and
teachers); this annual event began in the summer 2008.
Labor Market Information workshop for area educators. (FY 06)
Career and Technical Educator Appreciation Day. (FY 06)
Super Family and Consumer Science Day for 105 high school students. (FY 06)
Art and Design Career Exploration Day for 176 high school students. (FY 06)
Dual Credit
Materials and posters printed for dissemination to high school students and educators; new website
under construction; testimonials obtained from the Regional Superintendent of Schools, a curriculum
director and a principal.
You Tube video about Dual Credit program filmed by Public Information Department.
Dual credit forum held in FY09 for high school educators and principals to promote dual credit
partnerships; panel featured a high school faculty member, administrator, student, parent, and the
Assistant Regional Superintendent of Schools.
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Held special events for high school seniors, inviting a variety of industry professionals to speak about
career potential in Graphic Arts Technology industry.
Graphic Design
Annual Portfolio Night: High School Design & Illustration Competition and Awards ceremony with
DuPage County Junior and Senior high school students.
Scholastics Art Show: Graphic Design full-time faculty members are judges for the DuPage County
area High School Scholastics Art Show; students placing first go to the national show in New York
each year. Students who have placed in the competition have gone on to enroll in the Graphic Design
program at COD.
DART Conference: The DART (Digital Art teachers) Conference brings together DuPage area high
school teachers for a day of round-table discussions and educational workshops.
Artlook: An annual celebration of the Arts at College of DuPage that is free and open to the public;
for one night transforms the Arts Center into a living gallery of visual and performing arts
performances, demonstrations and exhibits.

After Hours Student Film Festival: Faculty and students are involved in judging, preparation, and
creation of a presentation for this international student film festival.
Chicago Student Film Festival: Faculty members serve on screening committees for this area-wide
high school video competition.
MPTV Showcase: Annual event celebrating the video work of College of DuPage students; open the
public.
Photography
Faculty visit high schools and host visits of photography classes from West Chicago, Naperville,
Schaumberg, and other high schools.
ArtLook, the annual celebration of the Arts at College of DuPage; district high school students are
invited. Photography program always provides a live demonstration of studio photography.

Career Services
Partner with Glenbard High School to integrate Service Learning into their classrooms and
collaborate on community service projects.
PARTNERSHIPS AND OUTREACH INITIATIVES RELATED TO

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Culinary Arts, Food Service Administration, and Hotel Management program faculty and students
participate in several charity events annually; includes hosting dinners for the March of Dimes; Heart
of America Foundation-Sweet Charity; for the Love of Chocolate Foundation, etc.
Culinary program participates in the American Culinary Federation contest each annually at the
national conference.
Faculty are members of the Chicago Chefs organization and the International Food Service
Executives Association.
Library Information Systems program (formerly LTA) trains paraprofessionals to assist librarians in a
variety of areas including circulation, reference, technical processing and audio visual services;
students are increasingly in demand as employees in various types of libraries throughout District
502.
CIS program offers students the coursework for the Microsoft IT Academy; students can prepare to
be a MSCE (Microsoft Systems Engineer).
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Partnerships & Outreach Initiatives
CIT Computer and Internetworking program recently received approval for a Security Systems
certificate that fulfills the workforce need to prepare students for careers requiring skills in protecting
and securing systems. This is the fastest growing computer field specialization.
CIS department offers courses to enhance CIS workers’ knowledge in databases including SQL
Server and SQL language; Oracle database development; and Access.
CIS program offers certificates such as Web programmer; Web technician, Java language
proficiency; Unix; Linux certificate; C++language; Microcomputer Software; Visual Basic Language
Proficiency; Spreadsheet proficiency; along with the more traditional Computer and Information
System application programmer degree.
Architecture program is offering a new Construction Management degree to address industry needs;
also offering course work to improve industry employees’ software skills in REVIT at introductory and
advanced levels. Program also offers LEED accreditation review classes in response to the need for
Green buildings.
Division now offers a certificate and degree in Paralegal Studies in response to needs of legal
communities in the district; program is in the final stage of obtaining the additional credential of
American Bar Association approval; program began in 2007 and now has 300 students enrolled.

Bison Gear and Engineering: Identify basic skills needed for entry- and mid-level manufacturing jobs
(grant funded).
Technology Center of DuPage; develop manufacturing curriculum.
Area Planning Council of World Relief DuPage: Provide constituent expertise and assist with
recruitment and marketing.
DuPage Workforce Development Board and WorkNet DuPage; assist businesses in the application
for grant funding to support new and incumbent worker training.

Health Sciences
DuPage Area Health Care Leadership Council (DAHLC) formed in 2004 as a result of a summit held
to address healthcare workforce shortages. Key members included area hospital, long-term care,
rehabilitation facilities' executives and representatives from four-year colleges and universities. First
initiative was to expand COD's enrollment in the ADN program; two cohorts of students were admitted
in 2005 and 2007 (total of approx. 50 students). COD contracted for the services of hospital nurses
with MSN degrees to teach the students in these cohorts; program discontinued at the end of 2008
due to economic conditions and inability of hospitals to provide MSNs to teach.

A long-standing relationship with Packer Engineering; many students placed in their summer
internship program for engineers. Partnership with Bison Gear; they provided monetary assistance
for students in our Shifting Gears bridge program.
LEARNING SERVICES DIVISION

Library
Library partnered with DuPage County Health Department to provide a three-hour train-the-trainer
workshop for county health department staff on online consumer health resources for multicultural,
multilingual, and age-diverse clients; attended by 35 area health practitioners.
Faculty librarian partnered with Counseling and Career Services to hold workshops for unemployed
members of the community.
Faculty librarian provided workshops for DuPage Executive Network (DEN) on various types of
employment and careers; have occurred approximately every two months for the past three years.

Industry Relations
o Adobe Partners in Design
o Adobe Lightroom Project
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Partnerships & Outreach Initiatives
o Sinar Bron Presentations

o Canon Camera Presentation
o Kodak Focus groups
o Portfolio review nights with Midstates Industrial

Met with a variety of Graphic Arts Technology organizations to establish scholarship opportunities for
both Graphic Arts Technology students and Graphic Arts Technology industry professionals needing
to be retrained.
Graphic Design
Portfolio Night: Graphic Design program annually hosts Portfolio Night, a community event, which
connects students, the community, and local design workforce professionals. (Portfolio Night is held
in conjunction with Portfolio Seminar, a capstone course in the program.)
Professional Design Services: Each Spring the Graphic Design 4 class takes on live jobs in a
simulated studio environment, performing professional graphic design services as projects; clients
needing design services act as clients for the class. Projects (both print and web) are designed,
developed and used throughout the community.
Adobe CS4 Workshop: Held in SRC2800, this free software training event is open to students and
working professionals of DuPage County. Mailing lists are sent out to advertising and design
professionals to attend this three-hour training session.

Naperville Independent Film Festival: Motion Picture/Television program is invited to run panel
discussions and give demonstrations at this festival for the past two years.
DuPage Workforce Board: A collaboration between COD and the DuPage Workforce Board where
COD students created two videos that are being used by the Board to promote manufacturing in
DuPage County.
Motion Picture/Television Showcase (FY 02 – 09)
Now Showing – Monthly event that highlights industry professionals and independent filmmakers.
Naperville Art League: collaboration between COD and the Naperville Art League where students are
commissioned to document the painting of a sixty-foot mural on the front of the Art League’s building
across from the train station in Naperville.
Photography
DuPage Easter Seals Project - a photography project that unites DuPage Easter Seals clients and
photography students who prepare photographic essays used to communicate the work of the
organization. There is an exhibit of work at the annual Board of Directors meeting. The exhibit is open
to the public and displayed for a year at the foundation’s headquarters. (2000-2009)
OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Provided research associate services to partner with the DuPage Workforce Board in its production
of the report ― The State of Working DuPage County 2007: Positioned to take Advantage of a Global
Marketplace.‖
Provided research associate services to partner with the DuPage Workforce Board in its production
of the 2008 publication ― Pathways to the Workforce in DuPage County: Executive Summary.‖

Career Services
Currently working with Congressman Peter Roskam on the Helmets to Hardhats Employment Fair to
support those community and student populations seeking a job; we have two tentative dates based
on available space on campus.
Partner with Disney for student internship opportunities each semester.
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Workforce Events
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EVENTS

On October 2, 2009, COD will host the National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers (NCATC)
conference where manufacturers and educators from across the country will visit the new Technical
Education Center building at COD. Break-out sessions will follow a welcome and presentation by the
President and Vice President of Academic Affairs. Attendees will tour the state-of-art facility and hear
presentations on current manufacturing topics taught in COD’s classrooms.

Multi-chamber open house introducing College of DuPage and workforce development programs to
area chambers of commerce and chamber members. (FY 09)
Lean Manufacturing Institute (CCS). (FY 07 – 09)
Manufacturers Executive Summits and round tables. (FY 08 – 09)
Government Contracting symposia and workshops. (FY 05 – 09)
Disability Works career conference and expo. (FY 05 – 09)
Veterans outreach, career development and workforce development conference. (FY 09)
Women's Entrepreneurship Conference (FY 05 - 07)

Math
Hosted an Engineering Career event at COD that attracted 135 students (mostly high school juniors
and seniors and a few COD non-declared students) for exposure to a variety of careers in the
engineering. (FY 09)

FY 09 Events
Participated in Nontraditional Career Fair at Downers Grove South High School.
Presented on resume-writing and nontraditional careers during Addison Trail High School’s Career
Week.
Construction Industry Career Expo in collaboration with Construction Industry Service Corporation
(CISCO) and the Regional Office of Education (ROE).
Ability Links Career Expo for individuals with disabilities.
Naperville Mayor’s Resource Fair.
Invited to present at the Illinois Center for Specialized Populations Showcase Event.
FY 08 Events
DuPage Women’s Fair.
Ability Links Employment Expo- co-sponsor.
Veterans Fair.
Construction Industry Career Expo.
Construction Industry Career Expo in collaboration with CISCO and the ROE.
FY 07 Events
Ability Links Employment Expo held at COD.
Construction Industry Career Expo.
Construction Industry Career Expo in collaboration with CISCO and the ROE.
FY 06 Events
Construction Industry Career Expo in collaboration with CISCO and ROE.
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Workforce Events
FY 05 Events
Mentoring Workshop for High School Educators in collaboration with ROE and District 88.
Career and Technical Education Appreciation Day.
Chart Your Course CTE Educator Meeting.

Library
The faculty librarian who supports the Health Sciences presents at the Health Sciences Division’s
―Cruisin‖ event (a 3-day program about health sciences careers for approximately 40 local middle and
high school counselors and teachers). (FY 09).

Career Services
―Hiring Interns 101‖ is a seminar conducted annually to recruit area employers to support COD
internship initiatives.
Workforce Development Fair, ―Plan for Success in the Current Economic Climate,‖ for all students
and community members seeking additional assistance with their professional/career development.
Extensive publicity going out on the Career Exploration workshops for the unemployed.
Counseling
Some counselors do outreach to local high schools.
SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC AND SPECIAL POPULATIONS SUCH AS

THE UNEMPLOYED
Vocational Skills program provides career training for the disabled population in the district who are
historically unemployed; approx. 100 students enrolled in the program Fall 2009. The program has
recently received a mini-grant from the ISU Department of Education for outreach to employers
advocating for developmentally disabled employees. This program works with local district 502 high
school transition programs; high school faculty members are on the advisory board for Voc Skills at
COD. The coordinator for the program often speaks to parent organizations, high school students,
state-wide transition program, ICCA, and Connections conferences.

Seminars, workshops and guidance on self employment provided regularly in traditional classroom
and on-line.
Individual counseling and guidance on self employment; what business to start; business planning;
business acquisitions and franchises.
Entrepreneur training curriculum and certification approved through DuPage WorkNet for tuition
stipends for those considering self employment.
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) counseling for pre-business development.

Basic Recruit Training: four cycles (12-weeks each) of basic law enforcement training for new police
recruits from several police departments in Illinois.
Several law enforcement continuing education courses each year for veteran police officers from
several police departments throughout IL and neighboring states.
Childcare services in the College Early Childhood Education Center; providing quality childcare to
families within our district while providing a childcare laboratory environment for College students
enrolled in the Early Childhood degree program.
GED testing services – COD is the only GED testing site in DuPage County.
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Services to Public & Special Populations

Health Sciences
Part-time COD employee has office at DuPage County Workforce Development Center; conducts
information sessions for unemployed in health care fields.

Signed an agreement with UTI (Universal Technical Institute) in Glendale Heights to provide in-district
welding instruction to their students to increase their viability in the auto repair industry.

Offered 18 career exploration/counseling, program information sessions, and advising services at
Worknet DuPage and the Illinois Dept. Of Unemployment Security Office (formerly the IETC) in FY
09; these services have been offered by COD for the past 13 years.
Conducted Adults in Transitions Program; grant funded program offering workshops and support to
help individuals going through job transitions. (FY 09)
Workshop held at Worknet DuPage focusing on careers non specific to gender.
Hosted COD information sessions on the COD campus for the County Workforce Development staff.

Library
Library sponsors a series of workshops on information seeking skills as part of its Smart Online
Searcher (SOS) series of workshops for students, staff, and community.
Library’s College and Career Information Center works directly with Career Services and Counseling
and Advising to supply and promote career information; electronic databases on jobs and careers;
and websites of jobs information to high school student groups and members of the community.

Provide demonstrations and outreach to special populations served by ABE for potential career
interest in the field of Graphic Arts Technology.

Career Services
Currently host four free workshops monthly (on campus) for students and community residents
seeking assistance with their professional development materials and job applications.
Counseling
Provide career counseling to returning adults, the unemployed, and others in the community at no
charge.
In 2009, Counseling Services, in partnership with Library and Career Services, began offering a
variety of free workshops to assist recently unemployed adults in conducting career exploration;
developing job search skills; and searching online resources to assist them in their transition. More
than 50 individuals have attended workshops since they began in late March ’09.
Counselors and the Career Services Manager offer two workshops annually entitled, Jobs, Trends
and the Economy.
Counseling Services maintains the Vocational Skills Program, a vocational skills training program for
students with developmental disabilities such as mental retardation, Downs syndrome, and autism. It
is the only program like it in all of Chicagoland, receiving student referrals from all of DuPage, Joliet,
Will and Cook Counties. It serves more than 100 students annually and has received a variety of
awards including the 2004 ICCB award for Innovative Workforce Development Initiative; the 2005
Illinois Council of Community Colleges Administrators Award; and the 2006 Illinois Board of Higher
Education award for Innovative Practices. Other program features include:
o It is funded through the Carl Perkins Grant and an Illinois Technical Preparation Grant.
o No credit offerings for this program are given; it is not an Associate’s Degree program.
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Services to Public & Special Populations
o For non-credit curriculum development, the program includes more than 10 different classes
on a variety of job training skills such as office, horticulture, automotive, employment, hotel
and housekeeping. The program provides practical, job preparation skills to allow people
with developmental disabilities to find gainful employment.
o The program receives referrals from College personnel and from state agencies such as the
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Adult and Family Services.
OTHER
Photography
Internships / Cooperative Education / Employment
o Portrait and Wedding studios, publications, hospitals, commercial studios, photo labs,
photography stores.

Counseling
Facilitating group career testing throughout the semester using the Strong Interest Inventory and
MBTI.
Developed and implemented a career course aimed at high school seniors several years ago, but the
students who wanted it were too busy to participate at COD. Permission was not given to go off
campus with the program.
Administration and interpretation of the MBTI to NICOR staff on site at their facility on Warrenville
Road. (FY 05)
Provided educational services to UPS employees when UPS determined they could not promote from
within because of shift work and shift changes preventing completion of academic courses; COD
offered classes to them in Addison. (FY 05)
Career Testing for the unemployed and group interpretation sessions provided.
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CAREER AND TECHNICAL
CERTIFICATE AND DEGREE PROGRAMS
OFFERED AT COLLEGE OF DUPAGE
Approved Programs as of 9/9/09
Accounting Fire Officer Microcomputer Servicing Technician

Acute Healthcare Coding Fire Prevention Microcomputer Software
Addictions Counseling Fire Science Microcomputer Specialist
Administration of Early Childhood Firefighter Mold Making
Center Floral Shop Management Motion Picture/Television
Administrative Assistant Foods-Culinary Arts Motion Picture/Television-Film/Video
Ambulatory Coding Foodservice Administration Motion Picture/Television-Television
Animation Fundamentals of Travel/Tourism Production
Application Programmer Graphic Design Multicultural Education/Care of
Applied Gerontology Graphic Prepress Production Young Child
Architectural Greenhouse Management Network Professional
Associate Degree Nursing Health Information Technology Non-Invasive EKG Technician
Automated Manufacturing Systems Heating/Air Nursery and Garden Center
Automotive Service Technology Conditioning/Refrigeration Service Management
Baking and Pastry Arts Homeland Security Nursing Assistant
Beverage Management Horticulture Office Technology Information
Building Environmental Degree – Hotel and Lodging Management Essentials
HVAC Hotel Food and Beverage Organizational Leadership
Business Environment and Concepts Hotel Foundations Paralegal Studies
C++ Language Hotel Operations Paramedic
CCNA Security Hotel Sales and Marketing Pharmacy Technician
Cisco Firewall Specialists Human Services-Corrections Phlebotomy/EKG
Computer and Internetworking Human Services-Developmental Photography Technology
Technician Disability Physical Therapist Assistant
Computer Aided Design Human Services-Domestic Violence Physician Office Coding/Billilng
Computer Forensics Counseling Practical Nursing
Construction Management Human Services-Residential Child Pre-Architecture
Consumer Marketing Care Print Production
Contractor-HVAC Human Services Process Control Instrumentation
Cosmetology Human Services-Applied Programmable Controllers
Criminal Justice Gerontology Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Culinary Arts Industrial Controls and Automation Radiation Therapy
Database Proficiency Infant, Toddler, Two-Year-Olds Real Estate
Dental Hygiene Integrated Engineering Technology Real Estate Appraisal
Diagnostic Medical Imaging Interior Design Computer Respiratory Care Advanced
Sonography Applications Practitioner
Diagnostic Medical Imaging Nuclear Interior Design School-Age Child Care
Medicine Interior Design Lighting Service Vocations Course Enrollees
Diagnostic Medical Imaging Internetworking Technician Speech-Language Pathology
Radiography Technician Intrusion Prevention Systems Assistant
Digital Prepress Production Specialist Spreadsheet Proficiency
Domestic Violence Counseling Java Language Stationary Operator
E-Travel and Tourism Kitchen and Bath Design Supervision
Early Childhood Education and Care Landscape and Turf Maintenance Surgical Technology
E-Commerce Landscape Design and Construction System Support Specialist
Electrician Apprenticeship Library and Information Technology Technical Communication
Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Linux Certificate Therapeutic Massage
Technology Long Term Care Tool and Die Making
Electronics Engineering Technology Mammography Tour Escort
Electronics Technology Management Travel Geography Specialist
Emergency Medical Services Manufacturing Engineering Travel/Tourism Professional
Emergency Medical Technician Technology Unix Proficiency
Enterprise Database Proficiency Manufacturing Technology Visual Basic Language
Entrepreneurship Manufacturing-Drafting/Design Visual C++ Language
Executive Assistant Marketing Web Design
Facility Management Mechanical Maintenance Web Programmer
Family Child Care Provider Medical Assistant Web Technican
Fashion Design Medical Office Welding
Fashion Entrepreneurship Medical Transcription Word Expert
Fashion Merchandising Meeting and Event Planning
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AT

A Report to the President and Board of Trustees

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEFINED

The foundation of Workforce Development is education and it involves the collaboration of

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AT COLLEGE OF DUPAGE

Business & Technology Center for Entrepreneurship

In addition to ongoing, internal collaboration among college personnel, success in Workforce

Government (local, county, state, and federal) High Schools

HOW THE REPORT IS ORGANIZED

 Grants for Workforce Development

State Funded $16,172,209

Grand Total $17,943,922

In terms of programming and services, the grants are categorized as:

Workforce Training (such as noncredit worker training) $4,438,089

GOALS AND PRIORITIES FOR THE FUTURE

As noted throughout this Executive Summary, the success of Workforce Development at

High Quality Programs and Services

Internal Coordination and Communication

External Collaboration and Visibility

Glenda Gallisath, Ph.D.

Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity – Workforce Development: State

United States Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration; Final

Workforce Development Academy; Workforce Development Professional Competencies

CONTINUING EDUCATION DIVISION

 Employer Training Investment Program – Small/Midsize Company Grant: $100,000;

Academy for Non-Profit Excellence:

ILLINOIS CENTER FOR SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT’S NEW LOOK INNOVATION

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (DCEO)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY

ILLINOIS CENTER FOR SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT’S NEW LOOK INNOVATION

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (DCEO)

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SPANISH DEPARTMENT & UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION

CHICAGO WOMEN IN TRADES

COMMUNITY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

THE DUPAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

FABRICATORS AND MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION (FMA)

ILLINOIS BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION HIGHER EDUCATION COOPERATIVE ACT

ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD (ICCB)

ILLINOIS CENTER FOR SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT’S NEW LOOK INNOVATION

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (DCEO)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SPANISH DEPARTMENT & UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION

ILLINOIS BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION HIGHER EDUCATION COOPERATIVE ACT

ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD (ICCB)

ILLINOIS CENTER FOR SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT’S NEW LOOK INNOVATION

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (DCEO)

W.K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION

BP AMERICA LEADER AWARDS PROGRAM

ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD (ICCB)

ILLINOIS CENTER FOR SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT’S NEW LOOK INNOVATION

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (DCEO)

Employer Training Investment Program: Small/Midsize Company Component Addendum - Additional

WORKFORCE BOARDS OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO

HEALTH & SCIENCES DIVISION

Natural & Applied Sciences (former division structure)

HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS OFFICE

LEARNING RESOURCES DIVISION

LIBERAL ARTS DIVISION

Motion Picture Television

CREDIT AND NON-CREDIT CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM

HEALTH & SCIENCES DIVISION

Natural & Applied Sciences (former division structure)

LIBERAL ARTS DIVISION

Motion Picture Television