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New
Articulation Agreement with South High School
Maureen Ciccone, Principal, has announced that students
at South High School will have the opportunity to earn
college credit while in high school.
Under the newly formed articulation agreement between
New England Institute of Technology and South High School
in Worcester, Massachusetts, students taking courses
in the Automotive Technology Program at South High School
may earn college credit through the Advanced Tech Program
at the college.
"By transferring credits, students may receive
advanced standing and reduce the costs of tuition,"
said Erin Flynn, Coordinator of High School Programs
at New England Institute of Technology. Gregory Ricardi,
Tech Prep Coordinator, said "Earning college credit
while in high school is an outstanding opportunity for
students planning to pursue careers in the technical
fields."
Students taking specific courses in the Automotive Technology
Program at South High School may earn up to twelve (12)
college credits toward an associate degree in Automotive
Technology or Marine Technology at New England Tech.
Gregory Ricardi, Automotive Technology Instructor at
South High School, worked together with NEIT's Christopher
Bannister, Associate Professor and Automotive Technology
Department Chair, and Tara Totoro, Assistant Coordinator
of High School Programs, to develop the articulation
agreements.
Advanced Tech credit is also available to students at
South High School in the following associate degree
programs: Architectural Building Engineering Technology,
Electronics Engineering Technology, Interior Design
Technology, and Mechanical Engineering Technology.
"Advanced Tech will offer students an opportunity
for a head start in a career area and also get them
involved in a post-secondary education with a specific
direction in mind," said Ms. Flynn. "We congratulate
the administration and faculty at South High School
for offering this opportunity to their students."
In
Community
Food Bank Donation
Stephen Michalczyk, Food Procure-ment Manager at the
RI Comm unity Food Bank recently notified Arlene Potvin,
Coordinator of the Feinstein Enrichment Program, that
266 pounds of food were donated during the New England
Tech Thanksgiving Food Drive. Thanks to all students,
faculty, and staff who took the time to enrich the lives
of less fortunate people.
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Building
Technology Career Education Day
Over
400 high school students and teachers visited New England
Tech's Building Technology Career Education Day on
November 19. Students participated in workshops in the Building
Construction & Cabinetmaking Technology, Electrical Technology,
Plumbing Technology, Heating Technology, Refrigeration and
Air Conditioning Technology, and Architectural Building Engineering
Technology.
The Building Construction & Cabinetmaking Technology
department offered workshops titled "Working for a
Contractor", "What does a Production Manager
Do?" and "The Importance of Contractors Registration".
They also offered a tour of the Construction lab. In addition,
students interested in the Building Construction & Cabinetmaking
Technology had the opportunity to view a career options panel
featuring The Rhode Island Builders Association and Associated
Builders and Contractors.
NEIT faculty and students in the Electrical Technology department
presented a demonstration of the skills required in the electrical
field. Industry representatives from Wayne J. Griffin Electric
offered discussions about career opportunities in the electrical
field.
Fred Reisman, Plumbing Technology Department Chair, highlighted
the skills required and opportunities available in the Plumbing
Technology field. Gordon Preiss, Refrigeration Air Conditioning
Technology Department Chair, provided a tour of the refrigeration
and air conditioning lab and discussed skills, opportunities,
and equipment used in the refrigeration and air conditioning
industry. Clint Shurtleff, Assistant Heating Technology professor,
presented a tour of the heating lab, along with a discussion
of career options available. RI Department of Labor representatives
Ted Whittaker and Charles Wright spoke about the needs of
the heating industry, as well as the required skill levels.
Faculty in the Architectural Building Engineering Technology
department presented workshops on 3D-Viz and issues in architectural
engineering. NEIT student work was available for the high
school students and teachers to view.
In addition to the various workshops, students were also
offered the opportunity to attend a general college information
session presented by the Admissions Office. The session provided
an overview of the admissions process.
HENRY
yOUNG, ABT Professor, speaks with high school students.
Vaskevich
Studios Wins Award
Since
the last issue of Tech News featuring Vaskevich Studios,
a full-service multimedia production company formed by
Slav Vaskevich (TCT '01) and Bill Wendoloski (TCT '01),
the two alums have gone on to win the National Aegis
and the International Communicator Awards.
Vaskevich Studios won a 2004 International Communicator Award for a 30 second
TV spot produced for Shavarsh Elite Jewelry Designs of Worcester, MA. It also
received a national Award of Distinction for an 8-minute documentary produced
for Apple Tree Arts of Grafton, MA and another national 2004 Aegis Award for
a 30 second TV spot produced for JK Auto Body of Webster, MA.
The Aegis Awards are the video industry's premier competition for peer
recognition of outstanding video productions and non-network TV commercials.
The Communicator Awards is an international competition that recognizes outstanding
work in the communication field and sets apart those whose work serves as a
benchmark for the industry. Vaskevich Studios joined 'The Communicator
Awards' exclusive list of video production professionals who are recognized
as the best within their industry.
Vaskevich Studios' TV commercials and the documentary were recognized
for their outstanding production quality in the categories of "TV Advertising" and "External
Communications" by a distinguished panel of judges representing industry
professionals from around the country.
Congratulations to Slav and Bill. We wish them continued success for their
outstanding work.
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