Meeting & Agendas

TJ talked about the shut down of Classes starting March 13 2020. How students didn't return until late summer to make up class for hands on only. All lecture content was moved to online only including all tests quizzes study ect. During the shut down classes were transformed to hybrid courses or hybrid like. The only course that is truly a hybrid course is ABDR 1301 Autobody Repair & Repainting. One week the students do a Zoom with the instructor and the next the students are in person for lab. The other courses have all the lecture content online through self study and Zoom meetings, the lab time is still in person and hands on. TJ mentioned the safety protocols that have been taken and is something that is constantly changing. Jo mentioned how students did really well with just the lab time at the shop. They accomplished more and the time was better used due to the concentration.

TJ presented the revised MOU sent in an email to all attendees. He reviewed the document with the others. TJ stated the document will serve as a standing document until either party cancels the term. This will make it easier to move students to shops for an internship. It was asked by Madelyn to include on #7 of the document that if the student was an employee they are able to move vehicles under the discretion of company. All approved the document.

TJ asked in what term do the hiring shops like to see students to hire. Madelyn stated during the internship or after their graduation. Chris Vogler stated he would like to see them after a few semesters and if we thought they have what it takes to make a good employee. Chris Raeder mentioned he wanted a good emloyee as well. TJ restated the importance of students finishing their schooling if the get a job before they graduate. How important it is for employers to allow then to finish theschooliong as well. All completely agreed.