BEST Center 2016 BAS V Workshop Application

BEST Center 2016 Workshop Application - Building Automation Systems V

Thank you for your interest in the National Science Foundation - BEST Center Workshop on Building Automation Systems!

The workshop will be held on June 8-11, 2016 in Clarkston, GA (near Atlanta), at GA Piedmont Technical College.

In this workshop, you will learn more about Building Automation and Controls course design and how to infuse Building Automation curriculum into your existing HVAC, Environmental Controls, or building performance programs. BAS V will cover:

- reinforcement of learning outcomes via hands-on activities

- setting up an instructional lab to support a BAS program

- overview and tour of GPTC's BAS and new commercial HVAC labs
- key lab exercises, equipment and software

If selected as a participant, you will develop your own work plan during the workshop and commit to begin implementation of the work plan upon return to your college. Priority will be given to applicants whose colleges are actively developing commercial BAS content within their curricula.

Travel, meals, and lodging will be covered by the BEST Center.

To apply, please fill out this application only if the workshop is a priority for your program's development. Provide as much thorough info as possible so that we can learn more about your interest in this field.

NOTE: If you have attended a previous BAS workshop, you may answer questions 1 & 2 at a minimum, and fill out the Applicant's Confirmation. In addition, we would appreciate any updates about your program and the use of BEST's workshop materials.

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* 1. Please provide your contact information:

Name

Position

Department

College

Address

Phone - office

Phone - cell

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* 2. Why are you interested in taking this workshop, and how might you use the material in your classes?

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* 3. What is your current level of experience with building automation?

none

low

average

high

Please add details:

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* 4. Have you had any training in this area before (degrees, certifications, workshops, seminars)? If so, where, when, and what topic areas were covered?

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* 5. Are you currently teaching courses related to this workshop?

yes

If yes, please list:

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* 6. Do you currently have a lab setup for teaching building automation and controls?

yes

Describe equipment and manufacturers

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* 7. Do you have a primary industry lab sponsor?

yes

If yes, please specify:

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* 8. Are you aware of any needs assessments for building automation technicians in your area? Please explain.

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* 9. Are you aware of businesses in your area looking for employees in this field? How do you know this?

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* 10. What companies have you worked for in the past 15 years? What was their primary business focus?

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* 11. With educational resources provided by the BEST Center, how can your institution infuse building automation and controls into your curriculum?

	yes	unsure	no
New Courses	New Courses yes	New Courses unsure	New Courses no
Segments within existing courses	Segments within existing courses yes	Segments within existing courses unsure	Segments within existing courses no
Developing a new certificate or degree	Developing a new certificate or degree yes	Developing a new certificate or degree unsure	Developing a new certificate or degree no

Comments:

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* 12. Do you have authorization to expedite any of the following?

	yes	no
Implement new courses	Implement new courses yes	Implement new courses no
Purchase equipment	Purchase equipment yes	Purchase equipment no
Initiate certificates/degrees/diplomas	Initiate certificates/degrees/diplomas yes	Initiate certificates/degrees/diplomas no

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* 13. What other topics do you want to learn about as part of future BEST Center activities?

residential energy management

commercial energy management

technician certifications

program accreditations

articulation agreements with universities

best classroom practices

teaching lab specifications

industry partnerships

bldg. performance technical research/development

career pathway opportunities

campus facilities as "learning labs" or demonstration projects

high tech facilities (labs, data centers, clean rooms)

sustainability policy-making & advocacy

working with students from underrepresented groups (e.g. women, ethnic, veterans)

Other (please specify)