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Program Proposal

Advanced Integrated

Technology

Ashland Community

and Technical College

March 15, 2018

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Associate in Applied Science in Advanced Integrated Technology

Ashland Community and Technical College

A Proposal for Initiation of a New Degree Program

A. Centrality to the Institution’s Mission and Consistency with State’s Goals

The Advanced Integrated Technology (AIT) program encompasses the principles of technology integration that aligns with the expectations of current day employers. The objectives of the AIT program align with both the ACTC mission and vision, as well as the 2016-2022 strategic plan. Additionally, the program focus aligns with the objectives and strategies of the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) Stronger by Degrees agenda. Implementation of the AIT program will increase the level of educational attainment in Kentucky and meet the demands of industry. The AIT program will provide highly skilled manufacturing workers to area industry.

The AIT degree will help meet workforce demands and fulfill a need identified by the employer community ACTC serves, increasing access for the service area (CPE Stronger by Degrees Objectives 3 and 9). Offering the AIT degree was the result from a direct request from Braidy Industries, who are developing a new aluminum manufacturing and stamping mill in Boyd County (ACTC Strategic Goal 4). This aluminum mill, located directly across from the Technology Drive campus, will employ 500-550 individuals. The focus of the AIT program is to train individuals in the field of advanced technology as it applies to plant operations. Graduates of this program will possess the skills necessary for employment at Braidy Industries and/or other manufacturing plants (ACTC Strategic Goals 2 and 3; CPE Stronger by Degrees Objectives 7 and 9). The AIT program focus aligns with the mission of ACTC to “prepare students for transfer to baccalaureate programs or entry into the workforce, meeting their academic, workforce training, and lifelong learning needs” and vision to “become a college of excellence in providing educational pathways leading to student success in technical, transfer, and workforce education.”

The high level of unemployed/underemployed workers in the area creates a substantial need for this program for the college and the area served. Program implementation will provide an additional educational opportunity to a large number of citizens in the FIVCO area (CPE Stronger by Degrees Objective 3). The AIT program proposal is a result of a direct request for a need for skilled manufacturing employees.

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B. Program Quality and Student Success

The Advanced Integrated Technology program will be part of the Manufacturing, Transportation, and Industrial Technology division of Academic Affairs, located on the Technology Drive campus. ACTC offers credentials in various technical training areas on the same campus, including welding, industrial maintenance, electrical technology, computerized manufacturing and machining, and computer aided drafting and design. All technical courses will be offered on the Technology Drive campus, with general education courses offered on both campuses as well as online.

Additionally, the student support areas of Admissions, Records, Library, Advising and Retention, Institutional Effectiveness, Planning and Research, Financial Aid, Student Support Services (TRIO program), Learning Lab, Title III (e-learning) and Business Office will also support the degree. An established curriculum is in place, and program faculty will monitor program success annually. All courses in the curriculum will have a technology enhanced component, with technology support provided by the Learning Management System (Blackboard), the distance Learning Coordinator, and e-mentors.

The AIT program includes a general education component, a technical core, and elective hours. In terms of financial needs, the AIT program will have a separate operating budget and will not take financial resources away from existing programs.

C. Program Demand/Unnecessary Duplication

The Advanced Integrated Technology program proposal stemmed from a request from Braidy Industries, who are planning to construct a new aluminum manufacturing and stamping mill directly adjacent to our Technology Drive campus. The AIT program will fill the staffing needs of their plant. Braidy Industries has stated publically they anticipate hiring between 500-550 individuals. The CEO of Braidy Industries, Craig Bouchard, has also publically stated that they guarantee employment of 50 graduates in the first cohort of students, provided they have a 3.0 GPA or better from this program and meet the company’s additional employment requirements. Additional students will be hired from each subsequent cohort. Below are excerpts from news announcements made by Mr. Bouchard regarding their new plant in our region.

Braidy Industries will build a $1.3-billion aluminum mill near South Shore, creating 550 advanced manufacturing jobs, the company’s executives and Gov. Matt Bevin announced Wednesday.

The mill will produce sheet and plate for automotive and aerospace industries, and the U.S. Department of Defense. Braidy Industries, an American holding company incorporated in Delaware, will pay its workers an average salary of $70,000, according to the company’s CEO, Craig Bouchard. Construction on the 2.5-million-square-foot facility will likely begin in early 2018 atop 380 acres of riverfront property just outside South Shore city limits in Greenup

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County. Braidy is in the process of acquiring the proper permits before it can break ground. The project will create 1,000 temporary construction jobs, and is set for completion in 2020. The company will likely finalize the hiring of about 500 workers nine months prior to the mill’s opening (Ashland Daily Independent, 04/26/17).

In addition to the temporary construction jobs mentioned in this article, other announcements from company executives laid out the plans for employment over the next several years:

The company’s plan, included in its business application to the state, is to work with the Kentucky technical college system to educate the local workers. “Ashland has two junior colleges and technical schools very close here,” said Bouchard. “We have met with them, and developed an agenda and a course curriculum that would allow a student to come through those programs, obtain an associate’s degree while they intern in our mill. They come out of there with a B average and the right work ethic, they’ve got the job. Bouchard said the company will also provide $1,000 per year of training and education to every employee for five years (Ashland Daily Independent, 04/26/17).

In October Braidy Industries announced a location move for the mill location to Technology Drive.

Braidy Industries announced Tuesday morning a major change in the location for its $1.3 billion aluminum manufacturing mill, from South Shore to the East Park industrial site in Greenup and Boyd counties. Importantly, the property will be immediately adjacent to Ashland Community and Technical College, which is developing a plan for a two-year associate’s degree in partnership with Braidy (Ashland Daily Independent, 10/27/17).

To date, Braidy Industries has already received over 3,500 applications for employment in the new plant. ACTC is poised to provide the educational needs of those applicants and can provide the education and training of skilled workers for the future. The ACTC region has seen a loss of industry-related jobs over the past several years due to the decline in coal production and the closing of one of the biggest industries, AK Steel. This employment opportunity will not only provide training for employment with Braidy Industries, but also the numerous secondary opportunities that may come following the plant opening.

Because this program proposal is in response to Braidy Industries’ needs, data was not available on student demand for a program of this type prior to the announcement of their location to the region. However, since that time, ACTC has received over 300 inquiries regarding the details of the credential needed to qualify to work at Braidy Industries. Calls regarding the credential requirements for Braidy Industries are managed through our Admissions and Advising offices, to facilitate tracking of prospective students. There is a program in Advanced Integrated Technology at Madisonville Community College, but the distance from the Ashland service region to that college makes commuting unfeasible.

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D. Cost and Funding of the Proposed Program

Costs associated with the Advanced Integrated Technology program include faculty salaries, both full-time and part-time, new equipment purchases, supplies, and renovations to existing space. The initial start-up costs, including equipment, renovations, supplies, and salaries are estimated at approximately $700,000. First year costs will be supported by a Kentucky TRAINS grant. Additional year costs will be built into the general operating budget. Revenue generated by tuition will help offset program costs. Expenses after the first year are estimated at $250,000-$300,000 per year. Latter year costs include salaries and equipment upgrades. ACTC is submitting Perkins requests to pay for any needed professional development in later years.

One full-time faculty member, who will serve as the program coordinator, and two part-time faculty are needed to start the program.

E. Program Review and Assessment

Ashland Community and Technical College uses a broad based comprehensive approach in assessing the effectiveness of the program. That process involves reviewing and using data as the basis for planning as well as budgeting and making changes; assessing the results of the changes and applying what was learned to improve in the next planning cycle. The Office of Institutional planning, Research and Effectiveness (IPRE) manages and coordinates the college-wide assessment effort.

Every unit within the college conducts assessment to determine whether expected results have been achieved. Academic programs, both general education and technical, assess student learning outcomes, although the measures may be quite different and vary from course-specific rubrics to standardized examinations. Findings collected at the end of the assessment cycle document the degree of success in achieving outcomes. The student learning outcome results are disaggregated by delivery mode and location, as appropriate.

Additionally, the academic programs complete a program assessment document in addition to the student learning outcomes. At ACTC technical programs, such as the Advanced Integrated Technology program, submit an annual program review. The foundation for the program review are a common set of shared program outcomes that are listed below:

• Produce graduates with the skills, knowledge, and abilities required for entry levelemployment in an associated business, industry, or transfer institution.

• Meet or exceed pass rates on designated certificate, licensure examinations, or end ofprogram assessments.

• Offer programs that meet the needs and expectations of an associated business, industry,or transfer institution.

• Conduct systematic program and unit evaluations through use of assessment data.

Assessment measures for these shared program outcomes include:

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• Achievement of graduate student learner outcomes assessments including use of the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) examination in Industrial Maintenance Mechanics as well as faculty derived examinations and projects

• Employer Survey results • Job Placement (Perkins measure) • Exiting Student Survey • Standards Review • Enrollment • Retention and completion data

Each academic program completes an institutional effectiveness plan that identifies the mission or purpose of the program, the four outcomes described above, targets for each of these assessment measures, and the method of alignment of the outcomes to the college’s strategic plan. Action items are developed that align to the program outcomes. Data is gathered as it relates to these action items as well as the assessment measures identified above. Results are analyzed, changes for the next planning cycle identified, and a follow-up occurs on the changes implemented.

F. Conclusion

The proposed degree program is consistent with the strategic plans of ACTC, KCTCS and CPE. The program curriculum has already been established and approved at another KCTCS institution. The need for this program is in direct response to Braidy Industries and their employment needs as they construct and open a new aluminum mill in the area. A program evaluation plan is in place, and ACTC has a resource plan to implement the program. Since there is significant employer demand for the AIT degree, the program is an optimal choice for addition to ACTC’s list of degrees.

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Table of Contents

Proposal for Initiation of a New Degree/Diploma Program ............................................................ i

Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................ ii

New Program Request Form ............................................................................................................1

Mission: Centrality to the Institutions’ Mission and Consistency with State Goals ......................2

Program Quality and Student Success .............................................................................................4

Program Demand/Unnecessary Duplication ..................................................................................16

Cost and Funding of Proposed Program ........................................................................................23

Program Assessment ......................................................................................................................23

Appendix A – SACSCOC Faculty Roster .....................................................................................27

Appendix B – Library Statement ...................................................................................................35

Appendix C – Transfer Agreement ................................................................................................36

Appendix D – News Articles on Braidy Industries .......................................................................44

Appendix E – Braidy Industries E-mail to Prospective Employees ..............................................68

Appendix F – Letters of Support ...................................................................................................69

Appendix G – New Program Budget Calculation Sheet ................................................................84

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NEW PROGRAM REQUEST FORM

Ashland Community and Technical College Institution Submitting Proposal

Associate in Applied Science Degree Designation as on Diploma

Advanced Integrated Technology Title of Proposed Degree Program

Diplomas/Certificates:

Multi-Skilled Technician

Engineering Controls

Skilled Operator

Intended Date of Implementation spring 2019


A. Mission: Centrality to the Institution’s Mission and Consistency with State’s Goals

1. Provide a brief description of the program.

The Advanced Integrated Technology (AIT) program encompasses the principles oftechnology integration aligning with expectations of current employers. Graduates of thisprogram will have the mechanical and electrical skills necessary for employment in modernproduction plants as well as an understanding of management principles utilized by advancedtechnology production plants. These skill sets include robotics and PLC programming, driveconfiguration, advanced electric motor control, hydraulics/pneumatics, and refrigeration andmechanical drive systems used in modern industry. The curriculum addresses mechanicaland electrical theory and its application in today’s industrial environment. Students will beable to install, manage, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, test, and inspect state of theart equipment and systems having a technologically diverse design.

2. What are the objectives of the proposed program? Address specific institutional and societalneeds that this program will address.

A. Produce graduates with the skills, knowledge, and abilities required for entry-levelemployment in an associated business, industry, or transfer institution.

B. Offer programs that meet the needs and expectations of an associated business, industry,or transfer institution.

C. Meet or exceed pass rates on designated certificate, licensure examinations, or end ofprogram assessments.

D. Conduct systemic evaluations of academic programs reflecting use of assessment data.

3. Explain how the objectives support the institutional mission and strategic priorities and thestatewide postsecondary education strategic agenda.

The objectives of the AIT program align with both the ACTC mission and vision, as well as the 2016-2022 strategic plan. Additionally, the program focus aligns with the objectives and strategies of the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) Stronger by Degrees agenda. Implementation of the AIT program will increase the level of educational attainment in Kentucky and meet the demands of industry. The AIT program will provide highly skilled manufacturing workers to area industry. The AIT program focus aligns with the mission of ACTC to “prepare students for entry into the workforce, meeting their academic, workforce training, and lifelong learning needs” and vision to “become a college of excellence in providing educational pathways leading to student success in technical, transfer, and workforce education.” The program will provide the academic and technical education to prepare students for the workforce.

http://cpe.ky.gov/ourwork/strongerbydegrees.html


The CPE Stronger by Degrees agenda focuses on three areas: opportunity, success and impact. The AIT program aligns with several of the objectives in these three priority areas, as described below. The AIT program will help meet workforce demands and fulfill a need identified by the employer community ACTC serves, increasing access for our service area and providing individuals in our area the opportunity to prepare themselves for a career in an advanced technology operation. This aligns with the statewide strategic agenda priorities of Opportunity and Impact.

• Opportunity Objective 3: Increase participation in postsecondary education, particularly among traditionally underserved populations.

o Strategy 3.3: Support efforts to improve postsecondary access, workforce readiness, and the technology infrastructure of rural Kentucky.

• Impact Objective 9: Improve the career readiness and employability of

postsecondary education graduates. o Strategy 9.4: Promote regular, meaningful employer involvement in the

development and evaluation of postsecondary programs that are relevant to their business/industry.

Program implementation will satisfy these objectives by providing an additional educational opportunity to citizens in the FIVCO area. The FIVCO area has experienced a large downturn in employment over the past few years, most notably with the closing of AK Steel and the layoff of over 600 employees at that plant. The focus of this program is to train individuals in the field of advanced technology as it applies to plant operations. Graduates of this program will possess the skills necessary for employment at Braidy Industries and/or other manufacturing plants, meeting ACTC’s strategic plan goals 2 and 3 and the CPE strategic agenda objectives 7 and 9 (mentioned above).

• ACTC Strategic Plan Goal #2: Develop clear pathways and experiential learning opportunities leading to successful employment outcomes or transfer to baccalaureate programs for ACTC graduates.

• ACTC Strategic Plan Goal #3: Improve student engagement, support, experiences,

and success among our student populations with best-in-class academic and student services.

• Success Objective 7: Increase the number of KCTCS students who complete

career-oriented certificates and associate degree programs and successfully transfer to four-year institutions.

o Strategy 7.1: Support KCTCS’s role as a high-quality, low-cost provider of postsecondary education, technical training, and transfer opportunities, and as


a key point of access for students with multiple developmental education needs.

The program will provide high-quality, low-cost technical training to the residents of our area, with employment opportunities readily available after completing the program. ACTC has been consulting with Braidy Industries over the past several months to determine their precise needs in education and training. Using this partnership is beneficial to the college, to the company, and to the overall economic impact in our region.

Additionally, meeting workforce demands aligns with Goal 4 of ACTC’s Strategic plan to “Align programs and curricula with needs of employers that enhance the employability, job placement, and career development of ACTC graduates.” Offering the AIT degree stemmed from a direct request from Braidy Industries, who are developing a new aluminum manufacturing and stamping mill in Boyd County. The AIT program will fall under the manufacturing employment sector in Kentucky, one of five target industry sectors identified by the Cabinet for Economic Development. The program is both high-wage and high-demand, with Braidy Industries indicating starting salaries between $50,000 to $70,000 annually. Demand for the program has been indicated through inquiries to both the college and Braidy, described in section C.

B. Program Quality and Student Success 1. What are the intended student learning outcomes of the proposed program? (program-level

learning outcomes)

General Education Competencies Students should prepare for twenty-first century challenges by gaining:

A. Knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural worlds through study in the sciences and mathematics, social sciences, humanities, histories, languages, and the arts.

B. Intellectual and practical skills, including • inquiry and analysis • critical and creative thinking • written and oral communication • quantitative literacy • information literacy • teamwork and problem solving

C. Personal and social responsibility, including • civic knowledge and engagement (local and global) • intercultural knowledge and competence • ethical reasoning and action • foundations and skills for lifelong learning

D. Integrative and applied learning, including synthesis and advanced accomplishment across general and specialized skills.


Advanced Integrated Technology Program Outcomes 1. Categorize and differentiate the different electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic power

systems within a complex industrial system. 2. Select the correct equipment during system installations, including electrical, hydraulic,

pneumatic, and mechanical. 3. Investigate various measuring instruments to ensure proper operation of electrical and

electronic sensors, pressure and control, process control, and loop controllers. 4. Compare the integrated application of basic electrical and fluid power controls. 5. Set up integrated industrial controls, including variable frequency drives, Silicon

Controlled Rectifier (SCR), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), speed controls, proximity sensors, hydraulic synchronization circuits, multi-pressure control, and pneumatic logic circuits.

6. Plan and write standard industry and OSHA safety practices and regulations. 7. Evaluate maintenance techniques and procedures used in maintaining integrated

industrial equipment, including mechanical drives, seals, lubrication techniques, and troubleshooting.

8. Apply and practice computer operations and/or software applications. 9. Operate programmable logic controllers, using appropriate logic, to operate and monitor

various integrated industrial systems. 10. Apply and employ basic welding skills, using SMAW, Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Oxy-Fuel,

and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG). 11. Develop and compare self-correcting systems concepts, including integrated quality

control. 12. Apply the principles of rotating electrical equipment, including motors, generator,

operating applications, and maintenance. 13. Practice advanced maintenance techniques, including brakes, clutches, machine vibration

and vibration analysis, electro-hydraulics, and laser alignment.

2. How will the program support or be supported by other programs within the institution? The Advanced Integrated Technology program will be part of the Manufacturing, Transportation, and Industrial Technology division of Academic Affairs, located on the Technology Drive campus. ACTC offers credentials in various technical training areas on the same campus, including welding, industrial maintenance, electrical technology, computerized manufacturing and machining, and computer aided drafting and design. Students in the AIT program will also employ the skills and technologies utilized in these programs. While additional specific skills will be taught in the AIT program, instructors will draw on our already established programs to enhance the learning for students in the program. The AIT degree program requires 15 credit hours of general education specifically including math and physics. In terms of financial needs, the AIT program will have a separate operating budget and will not take financial resources away from existing programs. Additionally, the student support areas of Admissions, Records, Library, Advising and Retention, Institutional Effectiveness, Planning and Research, Financial Aid, Student Support


Services (TRIO program), Learning Lab, Title III (e-learning) and Business Office will also support the degree. See Appendix B for support information from the Library. An established curriculum is in place, and program faculty will monitor program success annually. All courses in the curriculum will have a technology-enhanced component, with technology support provided by the Learning Management System (Blackboard), the distance Learning Coordinator, and e-mentors.

3. Will this program replace or enhance any existing program(s) or tracks/concentrations/specializations within an existing program? If so, explain which programs will be enhanced or eliminated. No programs will be replaced as a result of the college offering the AIT program. The program will enhance other programs such as electricity and industrial maintenance through the addition of state-of-the-art equipment to train students for a modern manufacturing workforce. The college will be better positioned to meet the needs of a broadening manufacturing sector as well as continue to meet the needs of established employers who still need traditional skills taught by ACTC.

4. Will this be a 100 percent distance-learning program? No

5. Will this program utilize alternative learning formats (e.g. distance learning, technology-enhanced instruction, evening/weekend classes, accelerated courses, nontraditional locations, and modularized courses)? Yes. To best meet the needs of all students, when appropriate, coursework will be offered utilizing alternate delivery methods. These could include, but not be limited to: • Distance learning courses will primarily be general education courses. • Technology enhanced courses will include content delivered via the

learning management system Blackboard and will also include utilization of virtual reality and simulators.

• Evening courses will be offered in both general education and technical courses. • Accelerated courses, including Bi-term and 12-week terms will be utilized in delivering

courses in the program. • Modularized courses will be offered, with students completing all modules to

progress in the program

6. Are new or additional faculty needed? Yes


a. Please provide a plan to ensure that appropriate faculty resources are available, either within the institution or externally to support the program. The AIT program will employ one full-time faculty member, who will serve as program coordinator, and several adjuncts, including current ACTC faculty. Funding for new salaries for the first three years of program implementation will come from KY TRAINS. Current faculty who will teach courses are already part of the general operating budget. After the program is established and enrolling students, tuition revenue is expected to meet the financial base needed for maintaining faculty. See Appendix G for budget projections. SACSCOC and ACTC guidelines will be used to ensure all faculty credentials meet the qualifications to teach in this program.

b. Note whether faculty will be full-time or part-time. Full-time and part-time faculty will be utilized.

7. 7a. Explain how curriculum achieves the program-level learning outcomes by describing the relationship between the overall curriculum or the major curricular components and the program objectives. The Advanced Integrated Technology program prepares students to find employment in an advanced manufacturing plant or similar field. Graduates of the program must have in-depth knowledge of plant operation principles as it applies to manufacturing and processing. The Advanced Integrated Technology program consists of a general education core, a technical core, and technical electives and program level outcomes will be achieved through instruction in both course types. This course sequence provides both broad knowledge in communication, mathematics, and the arts and sciences, as well as more advanced training in the technical areas necessary to achieve program-level student learning outcomes. A chart is provided below that demonstrates the alignment between technical core and elective courses and the overall program learning outcomes. Assessment of program level outcomes is discussed in Section E.

Course Course Title Course Description Program Outcome

Alignment AIT 100 Power Generation

and Utilization Introduces electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic power systems used in industry. Provides theory and application of DC and AC, including three-phase power and theory and application of hydraulic and pneumatic power utilizing basic circuits.

1. Categorize and differentiate the different electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic power systems within a complex industrial system


Course Course Title Course Description Program Outcome Alignment

AIT 110 Power Distribution Systems

Provides instruction in the use of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic power as it applies in industry. Covers AC/DC circuit analysis, single-phase and three-phase power including hydraulic and pneumatic power and basic principles of pressure and flow.

1.Categorize and differentiate the different electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic power systems within a complex industrial system 4. Compare the integrated application of basic electrical and fluid power controls.

AIT 120 Equipment Installation

Focuses on the installation of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic industrial systems. Emphasizes motor installation, wiring/box selection, conduit preparation and installation, hydraulic/pneumatic supply, piping, controls, and various lifting and rigging techniques

2. Select the correct equipment during system installations, including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical.

AIT 130 Measurement and Instrumentation

Covers measurement and instrumentation concepts and applications, choice of proper instrumentation and calibration, manual and automated measurement processes.

3. Investigate various measuring instruments to ensure proper operation of electrical and electronic sensors, pressure and control, process control, and loop controllers.

AIT 1401 Basic Electrical Controls

Provides instruction in the integrated application of basic electrical controls including electrical motor controls with starting, reversing, and stopping devices.

4. Compare the integrated application of basic electrical and fluid power controls. 12. Apply the principles of rotating electrical equipment, including motors, generator, operating applications, and maintenance.

AIT 1402 Basic Pneumatic Controls

Introduces the student to pneumatic speed control circuits. Uses air pressure regulators and flow controls to obtain cylinder speeds.

4. Compare the integrated application of basic electrical and fluid power controls.



AIT 1403 Basic Hydraulic Controls

Provides instruction in hydraulic speed and pressure control; includes flow control valves, metering circuits, pressure reducing valves, and sequence valves.

4. Compare the integrated application of basic electrical and fluid power controls.

AIT 1501 Intermediate Electrical Controls

Provides instruction in the integrated application of advanced industrial controls for electrical systems. Emphasizes variable frequency drives, proximity sensors, SCR speed controls

4. Compare the integrated application of basic electrical and fluid power controls. 11. Develop and compare self-correcting systems concepts, including integrated quality control.

AIT 1502 Intermediate Pneumatic Controls

Provides instruction in the integrated application of advanced industrial controls for pneumatic systems. Emphasizes pneumatic logic circuits.


AIT 1503 Intermediate Hydraulic Controls

Provides instruction in the integrated application of advanced industrial controls for hydraulic circuits. Emphasizes hydraulic synchronization circuits and multi-pressure circuits.


AIT 210 Advanced Equipment Maintenance

Focuses on maintenance techniques and procedures used with advanced and highly technical industrial machinery, including lubrication, V-belt and shaft drives, couplings, chain drives, bearings and seals, brakes and clutches, machine vibration and analysis, laser alignment, and troubleshooting techniques. Emphasizes the use of hand tools

7. Evaluate maintenance techniques and procedures used in maintaining integrated industrial equipment, including mechanical drives, seals, lubrication techniques, and troubleshooting. 13. Practice advanced maintenance techniques,



and precision measuring instruments.

including brakes, clutches, machine vibration and vibration analysis, electro-hydraulics, and laser alignment.

AIT 270 Introduction to Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers

Examines fundamental architecture of programmable logic controllers as it pertains to industrial application and incorporates ladder logic principles, commonly used instruction language, editing, program navigation and program analysis. Includes the fundamentals of 6-axis robotics including manual manipulation, execution of existing robotic program file, modification of target parameters, and safety interlocks.

9. Operate programmable logic controllers, using appropriate logic, to operate and monitor various integrated industrial systems.

AIT 160 Workplace Safety Focuses on industrial safety practices. Includes personal safety and equipment, hazard recognition, and safeguards. Covers electrical safety procedures and hazardous materials. Emphasizes OSHA rules and regulations.

6. Plan and write standard industry and OSHA safety practices and regulations.

AET 190 Industrial Computer Programming Concepts

Covers programming concepts specifically directed toward industrial programmable devices such as PLCs.

8. Apply and practice computer operations and/or software applications.

AET 250 PLC Networking Introduces the basic concepts in PLC networking to include networking protocols specific to industrial controllers, ASCII, codes, bus topologies, and handling of remote I/O.

5. Set up integrated industrial controls, including variable frequency drives, Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), speed controls, proximity sensors, hydraulic synchronization circuits, multi-pressure control,


Course Course Title Course Description Program Outcome Alignment and pneumatic logic circuits.

IMT 100 Welding for Maintenance

Provides basic instruction needed for student to weld using SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), and Oxy-Fuel processes.

10. Apply and employ basic welding skills, using SMAW, Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Oxy-Fuel, and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG).

IMT 101 Welding for Maintenance Lab

Provides application of basic welding skills used in SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG) and Oxy-Fuel.

10. Apply and employ basic welding skills, using SMAW, Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Oxy-Fuel, and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG).

7b. Provide the following information for the program and for each track (some categories may not apply to all programs): Total number of hours required for degree: 60 Number of hours in general education: 16 Number of hours in degree program core: 28 Number of hours in track: N/A Number of hours in guided electives: 16 Number of hours in free electives: NA

List courses under the appropriate curricular headings. General Education Courses

Course Title Course Description Credit Hours

New to Your College

MAT 126 Technical Algebra and Trigonometry

Examines mathematical concepts from algebra and trigonometry. Includes vectors, phasor algebra, variation, trigonometric functions, coordinate systems, system of linear equations, quadratic, rational, exponential and logarithmic equations.

3 N

PHY 171 Applied Physics Surveys mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, and modern physics as applied to practical systems.

4 N

ENG 101 Writing 1 Focuses on academic writing. Provides instruction in drafting and

3 N


General Education Courses


New to Your College

revising essays that express ideas in Standard English, including reading critically, thinking logically, responding to texts, addressing specific audiences, researching and documenting sources. Includes review of grammar, mechanics and usage

Social Behavioral Science (Strongly recommend ECO 202)

Macroeconomics Covers how society’s needs are satisfied with the limited resources available. Includes issues such as inflation, unemployment, economic growth, globalization, and fiscal and monetary policy.

3 N

Heritage/Humanities Course (strongly recommend HIS 108 or HIS 109)

HIS 108, History of the U.S. Through 1865 HIS 109, History of the U.S. Since 1865

Examines key political, economic, and social topics that have significantly influenced the American experience from the pre-colonial period through the Civil War era. Examine key political, economic, and social topics that have influenced significantly the American experience from Reconstruction through the contemporary era.

3 Y

Core Courses Prefix & Number


New to Your College

AIT 100 Power Generation and Utilization

Introduces electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic power systems used in industry. Provides theory and application of DC and AC, including three-phase power and theory and application of hydraulic

4 Y




New to Your College

and pneumatic power utilizing basic circuits.

AIT 110 Power Distribution Systems

Provides instruction in the use of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic power as it applies in industry. Covers AC/DC circuit analysis, single-phase and three-phase power including hydraulic and pneumatic power and basic principles of pressure and flow.

3 Y

AIT 120 Equipment Installation Focuses on the installation of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic industrial systems. Emphasizes motor installation, wiring/box selection, conduit preparation and installation, hydraulic/pneumatic supply, piping, controls, and various lifting and rigging techniques

3 Y

AIT 130 Measurement and Instrumentation

Covers measurement and instrumentation concepts and applications, choice of proper instrumentation and calibration, manual and automated measurement processes.

4 Y

AIT 1401 Basic Electrical Controls

Provides instruction in the integrated application of basic electrical controls including electrical motor controls with starting, reversing, and stopping devices.

2 Y

AIT 1402 Basic Pneumatic Controls

Introduces the student to pneumatic speed control circuits. Uses air pressure regulators and flow controls to obtain cylinder speeds.

1 Y

AIT 1403 Basic Hydraulic Controls

Provides instruction in hydraulic speed and pressure control; includes flow control valves,

1 Y




New to Your College

metering circuits, pressure reducing valves, and sequence valves.

AIT 1501 Intermediate Electrical Controls

Provides instruction in the integrated application of advanced industrial controls for electrical systems. Emphasizes variable frequency drives, proximity sensors, SCR speed controls

2 Y

AIT 1502 Intermediate Pneumatic Controls

Provides instruction in the integrated application of advanced industrial controls for pneumatic systems. Emphasizes pneumatic logic circuits.

1 Y

AIT 1503 Intermediate Hydraulic Controls

Provides instruction in the integrated application of advanced industrial controls for hydraulic circuits. Emphasizes hydraulic synchronization circuits and multi-pressure circuits.

1 Y

AIT 210 Advanced Equipment Maintenance

Focuses on maintenance techniques and procedures used with advanced and highly technical industrial machinery, including lubrication, V-belt and shaft drives, couplings, chain drives, bearings and seals, brakes and clutches, machine vibration and analysis, laser alignment, and troubleshooting techniques. Emphasizes the use of hand tools and precision measuring instruments.

4 Y

AIT 270 Introduction to Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers

Examines fundamental architecture of programmable logic controllers as it pertains to industrial application and incorporates ladder logic principles, commonly used instruction language, editing, program navigation and program analysis. Includes the fundamentals

2 Y




New to Your College

of 6-axis robotics including manual manipulation, execution of existing robotic program file, modification of target parameters, and safety interlocks.

Elective Courses Prefix & Number


New to Your College

AIT 160 Workplace Safety Focuses on industrial safety practices. Includes personal safety and equipment, hazard recognition, and safeguards. Covers electrical safety procedures and hazardous materials. Emphasizes OSHA rules and regulations.

1 Y

AET 190 Industrial Computer Programming Concepts

Covers programming concepts specifically directed toward industrial programmable devices such as PLCs.

4 Y

AET 250 PLC Networking Introduces the basic concepts in PLC networking to include networking protocols specific to industrial controllers, ASCII, codes, bus topologies, and handling of remote I/O.

4 Y

IMT 100 Welding for Maintenance

Provides basic instruction needed for student to weld using SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), and Oxy-Fuel processes.

3 N

IMT 101 Welding for Maintenance Lab

Provides application of basic welding skills used in SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG) and Oxy-Fuel.

2 N

AIT 290 Selected Topics in Advanced Integrated Technology

Includes selected topics in integrated technology, due to rapidly changing technology or in

2 Y


Elective Courses Prefix & Number


New to Your College

response to local needs. Covers topics which may vary from semester to semester at the discretion of the instructor. May repeat course with different topics to a maximum of five credit hours.

In addition to the courses listed above, graduates must also demonstrate digital literacy.

C. Program Demand/Unnecessary Duplication

1. Provide justification and evidence to support the need and demand for this proposed program. Include any data on student demand; career opportunities at the regional, state, and national levels; and any changes or trends in the discipline(s) that necessitate a new program.

a. Student demand: Explain how faculty and staff members systematically gathered data, studied the data, and estimated student demand for the program. Anecdotal evidence is not sufficient

The Advanced Integrated Technology program proposal stemmed from a request from Braidy Industries, who are planning to construct a new aluminum manufacturing and stamping mill directly adjacent to our Technology Drive campus. The AIT program will fill the staffing needs of their plant. Braidy Industries stated publicly they anticipate hiring between 500-550 individuals. The CEO of Braidy Industries expressed publicly the company’s strong desire and willingness to hire graduates from this program. Indications from the CEO are the company will hire 50 graduates from the first year cohort and over the next subsequent four years the company will hire graduates from this program.

Because this program proposal is in response to Braidy Industries’ needs, data was not available on student demand for a program of this type prior to the announcement of their location to our region. However, since that time, ACTC has received over 300 inquiries regarding the details of the credentials needed to work at Braidy Industries. Calls regarding the credential requirements for Braidy Industries are managed through our Admissions and Advising offices to facilitate tracking of prospective students. There is a program in Advanced Integrated Technology at Madisonville Community College, but the distance from our region to that college makes commuting unfeasible.


Estimated program enrollment for the first five years of enrollment is shown below.

Academic Year Student Enrollment

Projected # Graduates at 100% Time to Degree

2018-2019 180 54 2019-2020 180 54 2020-2021 120 36 2021-2022 120 36 2022-2023 120 36

Student Recruiting: Graduating high school students with a strong reading, math, technical, and science background will be positioned to enter the AIT Program. The applicant pool will consist of current high school students taking dual credit courses, graduating high school students, underemployed workers, current employed workers, unemployed workers, and incumbent workers. High school students will have the opportunity to take some of the general education courses while in high school, therefore decreasing the time to degree once they enter the AIT program.

There are multiple events to connect interested students with the AIT program at ACTC. Faculty in technical programs hold annual program showcase events at the four area technology centers in our service region. Additionally, college recruiters visit each high school in our region and have established relationships with the high school counselors. Three education fairs highlighting the proposed AIT program as well as other programs will be held during the spring 2018 semester. These events will be announced to high schools, area technology centers, as well as within the community.

ACTC has tuition reciprocity with three neighboring counties in West Virginia and eleven in Ohio, where students receive the in-state tuition rate. This expands the service region, opening this educational opportunity to many more potential students.

b. Career opportunities: If the program is being proposed to meet employer demand,

provide evidence of this within your area of geographic responsibility as well as the state and national levels. ACTC serves the FIVCO (five counties) area development district. Smaller numbers of students from both Gateway and Big Sandy development districts also attend ACTC. The employment opportunities for individuals in the fields of metal production and other jobs related to metal processing have declined over the past several years, especially with the closing of AK Steel two years ago. While


the employment outlook in the region for those disciplines is not favorable based on several sources, it must be noted that Braidy Industries is not included in any of the data found from those sources. The program ACTC is proposing is a result of the prospect of Braidy Industries locating to the area. Future employment data is hard to forecast due to the newness of this industry to Kentucky. Braidy Industries has indicated they will employ approximately 550 employees once the mill is fully operational (See Appendix D). Historical enrollment data for the electrical technology, industrial maintenance and welding programs currently offered by ACTC is shown below as an example of student demand for technical programs in the service region. Enrollment data is also shown for the General/Occupational Technical Studies degree, which students in diploma level technical programs can earn. These programs have had strong enrollment over the past six academic years and this could be a predictor of healthy enrollment in the proposed AIT program.

Program Fall 2012

Fall 2013

Fall 2014

Fall 2015

Fall 2016

Fall 2017

Electrical Technology

29 54 43 23 47 41

General Occupational/ Technical Studies

186 170 194 149 157 143

Industrial Maintenance

19 26 23 13 38 43

Welding Technology

58 60 78 69 94 64

Grand Total 292 310 338 254 336 291

Program Spring

2012 Spring 2013

Spring 2014

Spring 2015

Spring 2016

Spring 2017

Electrical Technology

31 30 41 37 23 39

General Occupational/ Technical Studies

156 180 174 174 143 143

Industrial Maintenance

13 22 22 18 14 35

Welding Technology

76 49 64 69 70 70

Grand Total 276 281 301 298 250 287


Employment data for TENCO (Kentucky Career Center) and Kentucky for electrical technology and industrial maintenance careers is shown below. Projected openings in the service region for these fields are not high. However, projected openings in Kentucky are higher. There are currently no data projections for aluminum mill openings other than that indicated by Braidy Industries. However, the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet projects there will be no decline in employment of the 22 major occupational groups, which includes production workers.


CIP Code CIP Title SOC Code SOC Title

Projected Annual Job Openings through 2024 TENCO Area

Kentucky

United States

46.0302 Electrician 47-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 5 210 10,360

46.0302 Electrician 47-2111 Electricians 8 330 18,180 46.0302 Electrician 49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems

Installers n/a 30 2,410 46.0302 Electrician 49-9097 Signal and Track Switch Repairers n/a 40 150 47.0303 Industrial

Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

47-4021 Elevator Installers and Repairers n/a n/a 590

47.0303 Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 17 510 14,590


49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery n/a 70 2,210


49-9044 Millwrights 0 40 1,450


49-9045 Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons

n/a 0 50


49-9081 Wind Turbine Service Technicians n/a n/a 550

State and federal employment projections based on www.onetonline.org employment trends TENCO Area projections based on Kentucky Center for Education & Workforce Statistics "TENCO Local Workforce Area Occupational Outlook to 2024" report located at https://kcews.ky.gov/Content/Reports/2014-2024%20TENCO%20Occupational%20Outlook.pdf Corresponding SOC Codes for program CIP codes were determined using the IPEDS "CIP 2010 to SOC 2010 Crosswalk" located at https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/resources.aspx?y=55

To date, Braidy Industries has already received over 3,500 applications for employment in the new plant. ACTC is poised to meet the educational needs of those applicants and can provide the education and training of skilled workers for the future. Due to the decline in coal production and closing of AK Steel, the region has seen a great loss of industry-related jobs over the past several years. Not only will the AIT program provide training for Braidy Industries, it will also


provide opportunities to numerous related industries that may follow Braidy Industries’ opening. See Appendix E for an email sent to prospective employees that references the program proposed by ACTC. Appendix D provides articles published in local media sources which quote announcements made by Braidy’s CEO regarding their new plant in our region. In addition to the temporary construction jobs mentioned in the articles, other announcements from company executives laid out the plans for employment over the next several years as well as their collaboration with ACTC in developing a new program. The AIT program has a broad base of support from within the college’s service area. Letters of support include the county judge executives of both Boyd and Greenup Counties, the president of the Ashland Alliance, which is the regions Chamber of Commerce, and from Marathon Catlettsburg Refining, LLC. The college also has a letter of support from the chief executive officer of Braidy Industries. (See Appendix F)

c. Changes in discipline: If the program is being proposed to meet changes in the academic discipline, please outline those changes and explain why they necessitate the development of a new program. N/A

2. Specify any distinctive qualities of the program The college is working with Braidy Industries to identify equipment that will be used in the manufacturing process at the plant. Students will be trained on state-of-the-art technology, preparing them for job opportunities at the plant. It is expected that some of the training equipment will include virtual reality trainers as well as other machinery used in a technologically advanced manufacturing environment. The college does anticipate these skills will translate to other industries that may relocate in this region once Braidy Industries begins construction. Current students in other technical programs will also benefit from this type of modern equipment being on site and available for student use as part of the learning experience.

3. Do similar programs exist within KCTCS? The programs listed below are similar to the Advanced Integrated Technology program. • Madisonville Community College: Advanced Integrated Technology • Maysville Community & Technical College: Applied Engineering Technology • West Kentucky Community & Technical College: Electromechanical and

Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies


a. Does the proposed program differ from existing programs in terms of curriculum,

focus, objectives, etc.? Yes. The AIT program differs from all other programs offered at ACTC in terms of student learning outcomes, curriculum, and objectives.

b. Does the proposed program serve a different student population (i.e. students in a different geographic area, non-traditional students) from existing programs? Yes. ACTC would be the only college in Eastern Kentucky offering this program. Students would need to travel to Madisonville Community College if ACTC were not able to offer this program.

c. Is access to existing programs limited? Yes. The closest college offering this program is over 300 miles away (Madisonville Community College).

d. Is there excess demand for existing similar programs? This program is not currently available in the Eastern part of the state and other available programs are only marginally similar. This program would fulfill a specifically identified demand with no other comparable program available in the service region.

4. Describe how the proposed program will articulate with related programs in the state.

Describe the extent to which student transfer has been explored and coordinated with other institutions. Attach all draft articulation agreements related to this proposed program. Students who are enrolled in the Advanced Integrated Technology program at another KCTCS college would be able to transfer to ACTC without losing any academic credit, since all courses in our system will transfer to other institutions within our system. Because of the large distance between colleges, we do not anticipate this to be a common occurrence; however, when applicable, transition into our program should be seamless.

Additionally, this program falls under the current Memorandum of Agreement between Morehead State University and KCTCS regarding the transfer from a KCTCS Associate in Applied Science or Associate in Science degree program to the Bachelor of Science, Technology Management, General Track and Bachelor of Science, Technology Management, Information Systems Track. This memorandum of agreement is available for review in Appendix C.


D. Cost and Funding

1. Estimate the level of new and existing resources that will be required to implement and

sustain the program using the spreadsheet below. (See KPPPS Cost and Funding Spreadsheet) The budget expense and revenue calculations were developed through a collaborative effort between academic affairs, human resources, and business affairs. Costs associated with the Advanced Integrated Technology program include faculty salaries, both full-time and part-time, new equipment purchases, supplies, and renovations to existing space. The initial start-up costs, including equipment, renovations, supplies, and salaries will be supported by a Kentucky TRAINS grant. Additional year costs will be built into the general operating budget. Revenue generated by tuition will help offset program costs. Expenses after the second year are estimated at $250,000-$300,000 per year. Latter year costs include salaries and equipment upgrades. ACTC is submitting Perkins requests to pay for any needed professional development in later years.

One full-time faculty member, who will serve as the program coordinator, and two part-time faculty are needed to start the program. The program coordinator is a current full-time faculty member in the Electrical Technology program. Salary costs will be covered through both TRAINS funds and expected tuition revenue. Additional costs in later years of program are expected to be covered by tuition revenue.

a. Funding sources, by year of program Funding sources will include KY TRAINS, funds from the economic development cabinet, and tuition revenue from program students. Tuition revenue after the program is operational is expected to pay for any expenditures, including salaries. See Appendix G for a detailed breakdown of budget expenses and revenues for the first five years of program operation. Long term sustainability of the program is will be met through projected tuition revenue.

b. Breakdown of budget expenses/requirements

See Appendix G for a detailed breakdown of budget expenses and revenues for the first five years of program operation.

E. Program Assessment

1. Describe how each program-level student learning outcome will be assessed and how assessment results will be used to improve the program.


Ashland Community and Technical College uses a broad based comprehensive approach in assessing the effectiveness of the college. That process involves reviewing and using data as the basis for planning as well as budgeting and making changes; assessing the results of the changes and applying what was learned to improve in the next planning cycle. The Office of Institutional planning, Research and Effectiveness (IPRE) manages and coordinates the college-wide assessment effort.

Every unit and academic program within the college conducts assessment to determine whether expected results have been achieved. Assessments are documented within each unit or academic program’s institutional effectiveness plan. This plan includes the unit or program mission, outcomes, assessment measures, targets, action items developed to address specific needs derived from data, results of the data and action items, changes sought by the unit leader or program faculty, and a follow-up to planned changes. Unit or program outcomes are selected from a common market of outcomes established by the college within its strategic plan. This outcomes are aligned to the college’s strategies and these strategies are aligned to the goals of the strategic plan. It should be noted that academic programs share a common set of outcomes assigned to them by the dean of academic affairs. The types of measures are common among academic programs but there is flexibility to use additional assessment measures. This process guides program faculty toward seeking improvements in such areas as curriculum, teaching methods, enrollment and retention strategies, and physical and human resource needs.

The table below identified the four shared outcomes and common assessment measures. Additionally, the table illustrates the alignment to the college strategies and strategic goals.

Outcome Assessment College Strategy (Pathway)

ACTC Strategic Goal

Produce graduates with the skills, knowledge, and abilities required for entry level employment in an associated business, industry, or transfer institution.

Graduate learner outcomes (GLO) assessments.

Pathway III: College Goal Completion

Goal #3: Improve student engagement, support, experiences, and success among our student populations with best-in-class academic and student services.


Outcome Assessment College Strategy (Pathway)

ACTC Strategic Goal

Offer programs that meet the needs and expectations of an associated business, industry, or transfer institution.

Employer Survey Job Placement Rate

(Perkins) Transfer rates for

the AA/AS Maintain

accreditations for selected programs


Goal #2: Develop clear pathways and experiential learning opportunities leading to successful employment and transfer outcomes for ACTC graduates. Goal #4: Align programs and curricula with needs of employers that enhance the employability, job placement, and career development of ACTC graduates.

Meet or exceed pass rates on designated certificate, licensure examinations, or end of program assessments.

End of program assessments including industry specific licensure examinations


Goal #4: Align programs and curricula with needs of employers that enhance the employability, job placement, and career development of ACTC graduates.

Conduct systemic evaluations of academic programs reflecting use of assessment data.

Exiting Student Survey

Standards Review (Program self-assessment)

Enrollment Retention Completion


Goal #4: Align programs and curricula with needs of employers that enhance the employability, job placement, and career development of ACTC graduates.

The Advanced Integrated Technology program will use as its end of program assessment measure as the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) examination in Industrial Maintenance Mechanics. This exam will also be used to assess the program’s graduate student learning outcomes. Trend analysis will be used to identify strengths and weaknesses in student learning and help faculty determine


appropriate courses of actions to improve student learning. The program faculty will review the other types of data as identified in the table above in a similar manner using trends analysis where appropriate and seeking changes to improve student success.


Appendix A.

Faculty Roster Form Qualifications of Full-Time and Part-Time Faculty

Name of Institution: Ashland Community and Technical College

Name of Primary Department, Academic Program, or Discipline: Advanced Integrated Technology

Academic Term(s) Included: fall 2018, spring 2019 ............................. Date Form Completed: 02/21/2018

1 2 3 4

NAME (F, P)

COURSES TAUGHT

Including Term, Course Number & Title, Credit Hours (D, UN, UT, G)

ACADEMIC DEGREES& COURSEWORK

Relevant to Courses Taught, Including Institution & Major

List specific graduate coursework, if needed

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS & COMMENTS

Related to Courses Taught

Smith, Mark (F)

AIT 120 Equipment Installation, 3 (UN)

AIT 210 Advanced Equipment Maintenance, 4 (UN)

AIT 1402 Basic Pneumatic Controls, 1 (UN)

AIT 1403 Basic Hydraulic Controls, 1 (UN)

AIT 1502 Intermediate Pneumatic Controls, 1 (UN)

AIT 1503 Intermediate Hydraulic Controls, 1 (UN)

Bachelor's degree: Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology, Electricity Option (Morehead State University, 1999)

Associate's degree: Associate in Arts (Ashland Community College, 1989)

Experience

Field Experience: Maintenance Technician, KY Electric Steel (2005-2014)

Field Experience: Metal Forming Technologies, Inc. (2004)


1 2 3 4

NAME (F, P)

COURSES TAUGHT







Tackett, Michael (F)

AIT 100 Power Generation and Utilization, 4 (UN)

AIT 110 Power Distribution Systems, 3 (UN)

AIT 1401 Basic Electrical Controls, 2 (UN)

AIT 1501 Intermediate Electrical Controls, 2 (UN)

AIT 270 Introduction to Robotics and PLC’s, 2 (UN)

AET 250 PLC Networking, 4 (UN)

Associate's degree: Associate in Science (Ashland Community College, 1988)

Certifications

Electrician , Residential (1986 - Ashland State Vocational-Technical School) Electrician Helper (1986 - Ashland State Vocational-Technical School) Electrician, Industrial (1986 - Ashland State Vocational-Technical School) Master Electrician license, KY and WV (2000) Experience

Field Experience: Electrical Contractor (2000-2016)

Field Experience: Journeyman Wireman (1989-2000)


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NAME (F, P)

COURSES TAUGHT







Music, Stephen (F)

AIT 130 Measurement and Instrumentation, 4 (UN)

Associate's degree: Associate in Applied Science in General Occupational Technical Studies in Machine Tool Technology (Big Sandy Community and Technical College, 2012)

Certifications CNC Apprentice Machinist Diploma (1999)

Ky. Dept. of Transportation SMAW 3G and 4G Welding Certification (1999)

Experience

Field Experience: 11 years experience in CMM (1999-2010) Field Experience: 6 years teaching experience (2010-Present) Field Experience: Build custom automated machinery from design, programming CNC equipment (1999-2010) Field Experience: CNC Machinist (1999-2010)

Fosson, Woodrow (F)

AIT 160 Industrial Safety, 1 (UN)

Associate's degree: Associate in Applied Technology in Applied Process Technologies

Certifications OSHA 7115 Lockout/Tagout (2016) OSHA 2225 Respiratory Protection (2015)


1 2 3 4

NAME (F, P)

COURSES TAUGHT







(Ashland Technical College, 2001)

OSHA 503 Update for General Industry Trainers (2014) OSHA 7845 Record Keeping (2013) Certified Safety & Health Specialist 100 hours instruction (Unknown-2013) OSHA 511 Standards for General Industry (Unknown-2011) OSHA 501 Trainer Course for General Industry (Unknown-2011) Experience Field Experience: Hot Strip Mill Operator (1973-1987) Field Experience: Plant Operator, Ashland Oil/Marathon Oil (1992-2011)

Bowman, Curtis (F)

IMT 100 Welding for Maintenance, 3 (UN)

IMT 101 Welding for Maintenance Lab, 2 (UN)

Associate's degree: Associate in Applied Science in General Occupational Technical Studies/Welding (Ashland

Certifications Combination Welder (1977)


1 2 3 4

NAME (F, P)

COURSES TAUGHT







Community and Technical College, 2007)

Experience

Field Experience: 15 years welding technology teaching experience (2002-Present) Field Experience: Plate and pipe welding and fabrication (1979-2003)

Boggs, Christopher (F)

AET 190 Industrial Computer Programming Concepts, 4 (UN)

Associate's degree: Associate in Electronic Engineering Technology (Lexington Electronic Institute, 1992)

Certifications CISCO Network Academy Certified Instructor (2002-Present) CISCO Certified Network Assoc. (2001-Present) Computer Technology Industry (1999-Present) Ky. Teacher Certification (1998-2017)

Riggs, Mark (F)

PHY 171 Applied Physics, 4 (UT)

Master's degree: Master of Arts in Mathematics (Mississippi State University, 2000)

18 Graduate hours in Statistics: MA 6543 Int. Math/Stat 1 (3 credits)


1 2 3 4

NAME (F, P)

COURSES TAUGHT







STST 533 Reliability (3 credits) ST 6111 Sem in Stat in Pkg (1 credits) MAT 518Z Stst for Teachers (3 credits) ST 6990 Sp Topics in Stat (1 credits) ST 8114 Statistical Methods (4 credits) ST 8533 Applied Probability (3 credits) 21 Graduate hours in Astronomy and Physics: PHYS 580Z Space Based Observatories (3 credits) PHYS 512Z General Relativity (3 credits) PHYS 511Z Astronomy for Teachers (3 credits) PHSX 591Z Using Robotics in Lunar Exploration (1 credits) PHSX 514Z Comparative Planetology (3 credits) PHSX 591Z Night & Day Sky for Teachers (2 credits) PHSX 582 Astrobiology for Teachers (3 credits) PHSX 513Z Quantum Mechanics (3 credits)

Master’s degree: Master in Mechanical Engineering


1 2 3 4

NAME (F, P)

COURSES TAUGHT







Administration (George Washington University, 1990)

Bachelor’s degree: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Ohio University, 1985)

Hall, Ralfred (F)

MAT 126 Technical Algebra with Trigonometry, 3 (UT)

Master's degree: Master of Science in Administration/Supervision in Vocational Education (Morehead State University, 1993) 18 graduate hours in Math: MATH 575 Selected Topics-Math to 1650 (3 credits) MATH 631 Problem Solving/Teaching (3 credits) MATH 575 Selected Topics/Biostatistics (3 credits) MATH 675 Selected Topics/Math from 1650 (3 credits) MATH 575 Selected Topics/Math for Elec Teachers (3 credits) MATH 675 Selected Topics/Number Theory for Teachers (3 credits) 16 undergraduate hours in physics.


1 2 3 4

NAME (F, P)

COURSES TAUGHT







Bachelor's degree: Bachelor of Science in Math and Physical Science Secondary Education (Alice Lloyd College, 1988)

F, P: Full-time or Part-time; D, UN, UT, G: Developmental, Undergraduate Nontransferable, Undergraduate Transferable, Graduate

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WURTLAND Braidy Industries will build a $1.3-billion aluminum mill near South Shore, creating 550 advanced manufacturing jobs, the company’s executives and Gov. Matt Bevin announced Wednesday.

The mill will produce sheet and plate for automotive and aerospace industries, and the U.S. Department of Defense. Braidy Industries, an American holding company incorporated in Delaware, will pay its workers an average salary of $70,000, according to the company’s CEO, Craig Bouchard.

Construction on the 2.5-million-square-foot facility will likely begin in early 2018 atop 380 acres of riverfront property just outside South Shore city limits in Greenup County. Braidy is in the process of acquiring the proper permits before it can break ground. The project will create 1,000 temporary construction jobs, and is set for completion in 2020.

Bevin and Bouchard announced the project on the porch of the historic McConnell House in front of a lively crowd.

The historic McConnell House in Wurtland, served as the setting for an historic annoucement of plans for a aluminum mill in South Shore. KEVIN GOLDY | THE DAILY INDPENDENT




The company was courted to the region by the Bevin Administration and the Ashland Alliance, which is the chamber of commerce and economic development organization for Boyd and Greenup Counties.

Bouchard said his company’s interest in locating the massive plant in Kentucky piqued after the state passed its controversial right-to-work legislation. He said the company would’ve simply chosen another state that already had the law, which prohibits membership in a labor union or payment of union dues as a condition of employment, meaning workers can opt out of paying dues to unions but still receive union benefits.

Critics say the law is designed to cripple unions by depleting their bargaining resources, and leads to lower-paying jobs with less benefits. But staunch advocates, like Bevin, believe it’s now a prerequisite for states to lure major companies, like Braidy.

Bouchard said the benefit of a right-to-work law for his company is about efficiency.

“When you’re managing revenues, which will be $1.5 billion out of this facility, and 550 people working as a team, you have to be efficient. Move quick … Throw all those work rules out. Labor unions are somewhat restrictive with those things,” said Bouchard, whose lengthy business resume includes executive positions and ownership of aluminum and steel manufacturing companies, banking and software development.

Company plans for the mill include a workout center, a child daycare and lunches to employees at a cost of $1 per day.

Bouchard said he spoke with Bevin “right after” the state passed right to work, which happened in January, and Bevin remained persistent for weeks in promoting cities and regions across the state. The company narrowed its field of candidates down to 12 cities in Kentucky, and 12 cities in another state Bouchard refused to name.

Best of 24 bids




“We got 24 bids. We visited all of them. We met with all of their economic development teams and mayors. Greenup County and this entire area was our No. 1 choice,” Bouchard said.

The proximity of the Ashland area to the Ohio River, rail systems and interstate highways, as well as major aluminum and auto part providers, coupled with a hungry workforce, drove Greenup County to a “come-from-behind win” to land the company, Bouchard said.

The state sweetened the deal by allowing the Bevin Administration borrow up to $15 million for bonds. The General Assembly passed a bill to let Bevin borrow the funds during the final hours of the legislative session, to help fund what was then a “mystery” economic development project in eastern Kentucky.

The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, or KEDFA, on Wednesday morning gave preliminary approval to the company for tax incentives up to $10 million through the Kentucky Business Investment program. The performance-based incentive allows a company to keep part of its investment ovthe agreement term through corporate income tax credits and wage assessments, if the company meets job and investment targets, according to state officials.

Bevin said "bottom line, Kentucky is investing $15 million in this deal.” He said if the company reaches its goals, the state’s investment could be worth as much as $250 million.

“If they reach their goals, you’re going to see that $15 million investment. Worth as many as $250 million. It was a leap of faith.

Braidy can also receive resources from the Kentucky Skills Network, which allows companies to receive no-cost




recruitment and job placement services, reduced-cost customized training and job training incentives.

Alliance approach

Bouchard credited the Ashland Alliance and its president, Tim Gibbs, for selling the region to the company as a beacon of turnkey prosperity.

Gibbs said he, along with Alliance Vice President Amanda Clark and the staff, presented 75 to 100 pages of data to the company to back up its pitch.

Gov. Matt Bevin speaks from the front porch of the McConnell House in Wurtland during the announcement of Braidy Industries decision to locate in Eastern Kentucky. KEVIN GOLDY | THE DAILY INDEPENDENT




“You have to have the data,” said Gibbs. “You have to show them the availability of workers, how many, what their credentials are, how they’ve been trained, how willing they are to commute. You can wrap it into a great story, but if you can’t prove it with the facts, it doesn’t happen.”

Bouchard said the struggling state of northeastern Kentucky’s economy also played a factor in the company’s decision. The Ashland Area, once a mecca for steel and oil jobs in Kentucky, has been pummeled by the departure of staple industrial companies, like Ashland Oil, Inc., that employed thousands of blue-collar workers.

Amanda Clark, of the Ashland Alliance, and Tim Gibbs, President and CEO of the Alliance, are all smiles of the Braidy Industries announcement. KEVIN GOLDY | THE DAILY INDEPENDENT




Last winter, CSX Corporation cut 101 jobs at its facility in Russell. A year before, AK Steel Ashland Works sliced its payroll by 633 workers through a mass layoff still in effect. The steel mill now employs about 200. Some of the laid-off steelworkers have fled the Tri-State region in search of a new lifeblood, but a majority still cling to hope and remain with their families.

Bouchard said the AK Steel situation “did play a factor.” He said he knows the AK Steel executives well, and some of his companies have been a supplier or customer of the major American steel provider in the past.

“It’s a great company, and their employees are always well trained. I feel for those families, I think the AK Steel executives feel for those families, we’re going to put some of them back to work.”

When asked by The Daily Independent if the existing regional workforce is ready to work in the most modern aluminum rolling mill in the nation, Bouchard said, “no, they’re not ready,” but “they (workforces) wouldn’t have been ready anywhere else, either.”

Educational opportunity

The company’s plan, included in its business application to the state, is to work with the Kentucky technical college system to educate the local workers.

“Ashland has two junior colleges and technical schools very close here,” said Bouchard. “We have met with them, and developed an agenda and a course curriculum that would allow a student to come through those programs, obtain an associate’s degree while they intern in our mill. They come out of there with a B average and the right work ethic, they’ve got the job.

“Are they ready? No. Will they be ready? Yeah. We’ve got two years to make them ready.”

Bouchard said the company will also provide $1,000 per year of training and education to every employee for five years.




Mike Howard, president of the United Steelworkers Local 1865 in Ashland, attended the announcement ceremony and said he’s confident steelworkers, and most other jobless trade workers in the region, could transition to aluminum, and that the 1,000 construction job the project requires appear promising for the local workforce in the short term.

“Our people, they’re ready, they’re more ready than they were when they were laid off thanks to the schooling,” said union chairman Clint Poplin.

In a news release, the union said it’s “extremely happy to have good paying jobs in the area,” but is unhappy lawmakers touted the passage of right to work, maintaining the hardline union stance against the legislation it says is a “misnomer” in itself that harms the working class.

Bevin hyped the right to work law more than Bouchard while explaining how the state was able to reel in Braidy. He also credited GOP House and Senate leadership for the swift passage of the legislation, and said it will continue to cause a “ripple effect” throughout eastern Kentucky and the whole state.

The governor said he lauded the Ashland Area to Braidy executives based not only on its logistical advantages, but also its intangibles.

“I’ve spent a lot of time here, come to known people here, I love the pride. There are many communities in Kentucky that have extraordinary pride. This region is one of the best I’ve ever seen. Even when on its heels, there’s also been a sense of optimism and hope … the ability to transform a community’s hope, its spirit, its convictions, its beliefs in itself, along with all the other economic expansions, that’s just gravy on top.”

Greenup County Judge-Executive Bobby Carpenter said in his 24 years of public services, “this is the projected I have waited for.”




State Rep. Danny Bentley, R-Russell, a South Shore native, said he knows “how hard the people of Greenup County work,” and the company chose wisely in picking the riverfront site.

Bouchard told The Daily Independent the company is seeking additional office space outside of the South Shore main site. Executives may begin moving into region in the next few weeks, he said.

The company will likely finalize the hiring of about 500 workers nine months prior to the mill’s opening.

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State Representative Danny R. Bentley, at right, of the 98th District, speaks to the media after the Braidy Industries aluminum mill announcement. Gov. Matt Bevin is at the far left, and center is Craig Bouchard of Braidy Industries. KEVIN GOLDY | THE DAILY INDEPENDENT




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Core drilling on property in the East Park development adjacent to the ACTC campus is observed at the EastPark Industrial Center, where Braidy Industries aluminum mill is now scheduled to be built. KEVIN GOLDY | THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Braidy Industries announced Tuesday morning a major change in the location for its $1.3 billion aluminum rolling mill, from South Shore to the EastPark industrial site in Greenup and Boyd counties.

The move was made necessary by an analysis of the South Shore property and the realization that it could not accommodate the deep foundations necessary to support Braidy's mill, according to Braidy officials.

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"In our diligent efforts, we discovered a risk that our peculiar needs for deep foundations for the mill could not be met without incurring material delays to our planned groundbreaking in the second quarter of 2018," said Braidy Industries Executive Vice President of Engineering, Alan Blankshain. "Our site will ultimately have to sustain the type of deep-bore foundations necessary to support massive equipment and the processes required to manufacturer high quality automotive and aerospace aluminum."

As a result, Braidy is looking to purchase a sizable piece of land on Site B in the EastPark Industrial Center. The majority of Site B is in Boyd County, according to EastPark chairman and Boyd County Economic Development Director Nickie Smith.

Braidy Executive Vice President of Operations Blaine Holt said it was the company’s “absolute priority” to remain in Greenup County, and Braidy is “very happy with this alternative.”

Site B contains 621 acres of land. The original design for the plant in South Shore encompassed about 380 acres, including more than 50 acres under roof.

The company still plans to produce 300,000 tons of aluminum per year during phase one. The second phase includes the production of an additional 200,000 tons. “EastPark is more than adequate enough to make our result and outcome happen, and we’re very pleased about that,” said Holt.

Holt said the closer proximity of the Technology Drive campus of the Ashland Community & Technical College, which is developing a plan for a two-year associates degree in partnership with Braidy, was also a key factor in Braidy’s decision to relocate.

The company is still in negotiations to buy land on EastPark property. The park is connected to a port on the Ohio River in Wurtland, and is located where Interstate 64 and Ky. 67 connect. The riverport is owned by the publicly-funded Boyd-Greenup Riverport Authority. Rail access is also in close proximity.




Braidy Industries Chairman and CEO Craig T. Bouchard said the company "will accept no risk of a slowdown to our ground-breaking process. The Braidy mill project is key to regional economic development and a dramatic improvement of the labor participation rate in the five county area. Avoidable delays are not acceptable when so many families want to get back to work. The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is a critical component to securing and training top flight talent. We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to co-locate with the Ashland Community and Technical College."

Braidy Senior Vice President of Government Relations Nathan Haney said northeastern Kentucky’s welcoming of Braidy has been amazing.

“I think it says a lot about the community, and the work force here. When we came in, I knew we were going to be welcomed,” said Haney. “The community has been unbelievable, and the way I look at it is (this community) won this project twice.”

Ashland Alliance President and CEO Tim Gibbs said EastPark was created to spur economic development, and Braidy’s decision to build its mill there is why the park exists.

Braidy officials said the company still plans to break ground on the mill in 2018 and open it in 2020. The company — which received a $15 million investment from the state of Kentucky as an incentive — pledges to hire 550 workers.

The company’s international headquarters are in downtown Ashland inside the Community Trust Bank building on Winchester Avenue.




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CEO of Braidy Industries: ‘We’re going to succeed’ Posted Saturday, February 10, 2018 10:59 pm

By MARK MAYNARD, Kentucky Today

ASHLAND, Ky. (KT) – Craig Bouchard has only to look outside the window of his downtown office in this northeastern Kentucky city for motivation.

Ashland is a shell of what it used to be. But if Bouchard has his way, that will change.

Bouchard, chairman and CEO of Braidy Industries, is leading an ambitious initiative to build a $1.3 billion state-of-the-art aluminum rolling mill in an area that hasn’t had positive economic news in almost 30 years. In less than two months, Braidy plans to break ground on a greenfield rolling mill that is named after one of Bouchard’s six children.

For people in the northeastern Kentucky area, news of hundreds of high-paying jobs has restored hope.

“We chose here because of these families,” Bouchard said. “We’re taking on that job and I think we’re going to succeed. These people have been pushed around long enough. I feel the weight of these 10,000 families on my shoulders every day. This crowd in Ashland, they'll do it."

Bouchard’s sparkling new office, located on the refurbished third floor of a bank building, already has some local roots in it. A print given to him by Gov. Matt Bevin hangs on one wall. A photo of Greenup County High School’s national championship cheerleaders is framed on a shelf along with books from local authors.

Before he knew much about the area, he heard of the 16-time national championship squad and decided, if the people there have that kind of discipline and determination, they have what it takes to succeed.

And there’s this: his wife, Melissa, is a former tennis player for the University of Kentucky. So, some Big Blue is in the family, too.

Bouchard immediately got everyone’s attention when he announced that the plant would hire 550 workers with starting pay of between $50,000 to $70,000 annually - about twice the median income in

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the area - with benefits, a fitness facility and a day care. As of last week, 5,500 people had filled out applications, some coming with personal appeals, including one from a grandmother pleading to know how her grandson could become an employee.

Another 1,000 local laborers are expected to be part of the plant construction over the next two years. Braidy hopes to be running by 2020 and have already sold 160 percent of the product, which will take them into phase two of a plant that will eventually produce more than 900,000 tons of aluminum annually.

But Bouchard, 64, said his plant’s employment won’t be the end of it. Other satellite companies – at least 10 – are already talking about coming, he said. The ripple effect could create thousands of additional jobs in an area that has taken some punches.

Once an employment hub, the Ashland area has lost thousands of manufacturing jobs, especially in the last 20 years. In 1998, Ashland Oil relocated to northern Kentucky. Two years ago, AK Steel laid off 600 workers. Last year, CSX Railroad sliced 100 jobs because of reduced traffic from the coal mines.

Last March, during the final hours of the 2017 legislative session, lawmakers approved the Bevin administration’s request for a $15 million incentive for what was described at the time as a mystery economic development project.

About a month later, Bevin announced Braidy Industries would be building the massive aluminum rolling mill. The $15 million was transferred to Commonwealth Seed Capital, a limited liability company that’s owned by the state and is listed as one of the shareholders. Commonwealth Seed Capital invested the money in Braidy Industries but has the option to sell its shares back to Braidy if the company fails to start building the mill by June 30, 2018, or if Braidy doesn’t invest a minimum of $1 billion in the mill by June 30, 2020.

Northeastern Kentucky competed with 23 others for the rolling mill and the logistics favored Ashland, largely because of its skilled workforce, and Kentucky’s tax incentives along with low-cost electricity. But if Gov. Bevin had not signed right-to-work legislation in January 2017, the plant would have gone to someone else, Bouchard said.

The state has agreed to potentially provide more than $12 million in tax incentives to the company. Up to $10 million of those incentives are tied to hitting job numbers and wage targets over a 15-year period. The other $2.5 million in incentives is meant to offset taxes on construction materials.

It would not be wise to confuse Bouchard’s affable personality with his business persona. He likes to say kindness doesn’t mean weakness.




"Some people try to take advantage of me because I like to say yes and I like to help," Bouchard said. "But it's the wrong image in my opinion that I'm a very kind person. But as the general (Blaine Holt) would tell you, you shouldn't confuse kindness with weakness because I'm not a very weak person in business."

Billion dollar businesses

He learned the business through derivative trading and has recruited management teams that have built three billion-dollar companies. He clearly expects Braidy to be No. 4. The shrewd businessman has won three highly visible hostile takeovers. He and his younger brother, Jim, bought a bankrupt Chicago steel company in 2003 and in five years turned Esmark into the nation’s fourth-largest steel conglomerate, selling it in 2008.

It was sold it to Russian steelmaker Severstal shortly before the stock market and steel industry crashed and thousands were laid off. Bouchard said he wanted to sell a partnership stake to an Indian company, Essar Steel, that would have cleared debt.

Bouchard resigned from the board of directors of Real Industry Inc., an aluminum mill in Chicago, in August 2016 because of a “difference in opinion with some board members over the company’s future strategy” even after the company had grown from $40 million in revenue to $1.5 billion.

“It was an easy decision for all,” he said. “They pursued their strategy and I chose to build an aluminum mill in Ashland, Kentucky.”

Bouchard said his success has come from his ability to recruit superior management teams. Braidy’s executive management team includes retired military personnel and veterans of the steel industry, like Braidy Executive Vice President Tom Modrowski, who has 38 years of experience in metal works and will direct the design, installation, setup and subsequent management of a plant that produces nearly 900,000 tons annual of exposed coated metal sheet product.

Alan Blankshain is the executive vice president of Engineering for Braidy and a 24-year veteran of various senior operational and management positions.

“Nobody here has planned for second place,” Blankshain said. “We fully expect this to be the highest quality facility in the United States.”

It will be the first new aluminum mill built in almost 30 years. “It’s great to have a collaborative team here,” Blankshain said.

The management group wasn’t sure about the northeastern Kentucky area at first glance, he said.




“We were here on a foggy day and couldn’t even hardly see what we were looking at,” he said. “The Ashland Alliance came back with a workforce study and how there were 300,000 people within an hour’s drive, so we took another look.”

Military-minded company

So far, Bouchard has hired 20 management executives for the third-floor offices that were built in 90 days by J&J General Maintenance Inc. There are 14 offices and the company is leasing the floor above that will include 25 offices. The number of workers in the headquarters will rise to 65 in the coming months.

The new office has a bright, cutting edge look to it with plenty of space and includes what Braidy calls its “War Room” with several enormous screens around the room, all churning statistics throughout the day about the aluminum industry. He has hired three retired military officers to operate the War Room, which is designed like the ones the military uses, to follow every move of the competition through drone technology, social media monitoring, the internet and the dark web to secure information now naked in the public domain.

The company is going to customers and asking them exactly what they need and fitting the new plant to those desires and specifications.

Brigadier Gen. (ret.) Blaine Holt, a 30-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, is the Chief Operating Officer and general strategist for the company. Navy Captain (ret.) Dave Shealy runs the War Room along with Col. (ret.) Curtis Carson, a senior VP and head of human resources, who has expertise in training design and strategic planning.

“We’re going to change the world, absolutely rip the cover off the ball,” Holt said. “We’re not going to do it with swagger or arrogance but be humble and hungry. That’s what it takes to be on the Braidy team.”

They meet every Wednesday in the War Room, either in person or via technology, to glean the statistics and talk strategic maneuvers. “We do competitive analysis better than any company I’ve ever seen,” Bouchard said. “It’s thorough and web-driven. Our military leaders brought intelligence-gathering skills my previous companies didn’t possess.”

Julie Kavanaugh, the chief of staff for administration, has more than 30 years of experience in her field. She has been Bouchard’s executive assistant for 3 ½ years, making all of his travel plans as he jets around the world. She spent several years as an administrator with the Chicago Blackhawks and sometimes, on special occasions, pulls out her 2010 Stanley Cup ring, like when she met Bouchard. “It’s a good conversation starter,” she said.

Kavanaugh’s first job with Braidy was to oversee the design and completion of the corporate office in 90 days.




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E-Mail Reply to Employment Inquires Received by Braidy Industries

From: Craig T. Bouchard, CEO and Chairman of the Board

Thank you for your letter of employment interest to join Braidy Industries, Inc. We are confirming that you have been placed in our database as a potential future employee at our mill in South Shore.

We hope you will show patience. Our schedule is this: We opened our Ashland office on June 1, and soon, we expect to close on the purchase of 400 acres in South Shore. Local, state, and federal permits on this land are underway. There are many. The anticipated timeframe to receive all of our permits is 6 months.

Our Board decided on the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and South Shore as our home for three critical reasons; the abundance of highly skilled and dedicated metal working and mining families, the attractive electric rates provided by our partner, Kentucky Power, and the fact that Kentucky is a Right-to-Work state. We strongly believe people should not be forced to pay to work or to join organizations in order to support themselves and their families. Assuming the current legal challenge to the law’s validity is defeated (and we encourage Kentucky courts to do so), we plan to begin construction in the first quarter of 2018. If all goes well, we will begin to hire and train the first wave of employees and managers in the middle of 2018 and this process will continue through 2019.

We are working with the Ashland Community and Technical College to create a course curriculum for training and education. We hope to open the mill in 2020.

This may seem like a long way away, but it’s not. Please know that your application will not disappear into a HR black hole. Each will be read thoroughly and thoughtfully considered. We will also conduct job fairs in the area in 2019 and invite you to attend. We very much appreciate the warm welcome we have received in Greenup County and the greater Ashland area.

Sincerely, Craig T. Bouchard Chairman and CEO Braidy Industries, Inc."


New Program Reqeuest form 66

A. Funding Sources, by year of

program 1st

Year 2nd

Year 3rd

Year 4th

Year 5th

Year

Total Resources Available from

Federal Sources

New 20000 20000 20000 20000 20000

Existing

Narrative Explanation/Justification:

Total Resources Available from Other

Non-State Sources

New 0 0 0 0 0

Existing 0 0 0 0 0


State Resources

New 300,000 450,000 200,000 50,000 50,000

Existing


Internal Allocation

Internal Reallocation


Student Tuition

New 991440 991440 660960 660960 660960

Existing


TOTAL 1311440 1461440 880960 730960

Annual Perkins requests.

730960

Tuition calculated on # of students x 34 credit hours/year x

$162/credit hour tuition rate. Years 1 & 2 = 180 students; Years 3-

5=120 students

The source and process of allocation/reallocation should be

explained, including an analysis of the impact of the reduction on

existing programs and/or organizational units.

KY TRAINS grant.

N/A

APPENDIX G


B. Breakdown of Budget Expenses/

Requirements1st year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

Staff: Executive, administrative, and managerial

New 6,951.68 7,021.20 7,091.41 7,162.32 7,233.95

Existing 4,763.39 4,906.29 5,053.48 5,205.08 5,361.23


Other Professional

New 6,951.68 7,021.20 7,091.41 7,162.32 7,233.95

Existing 0 0 0 0 0


Faculty

New 14,077.15 14,217.92 14,360.10 14,503.70 14,648.74

Existing 59,214.00 60,990.42 63,734.99 66,603.06 69,600.17


Graduate Assistants

New 0 0 0 0 0

Existing 0 0 0 0 0


Student Employees

New 0 0 0 0 0

Existing 0 0 0 0 0

Narrative Explanation/Justification for All

Human Resources Expenses:

Equipment and Instructional Materials

New 369,900 708,000 22,000 22,000 22,000

Existing

Library

New 500 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

Existing 10,000 10,000 11,000 11,000 12,000


N/A

The program will have one full-time faculty member who is a current employee, as well two new

adjunct employees that will teach a total of 24 TLE's per semester.

Per IPEDS definitions: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/ipeds/Downloads/Forms/IPEDSGlossary.pdf

Identify the number of new hires required and whether they will be part-time or full-time.

There will be two new lab assistant positions, that are scheduled 20 hours per week ,that will will

be assigned to the program.

N/A

See next section.



Contractual Services

New 0 0 0 0 0

Existing 0 0 0 0 0

Narrative Explanation/Justification

Academic and/or Student Services

New 0 0 0 0 0

Existing 0 0 0 0 0


Other Support Services

New 0 0 0 0 0

Existing 0 0 0 0 0


Faculty Development

New 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000

Existing

Narrative Explanation/Justification :

Assessment

New 0 1100 1100 1100 1100

Existing


Student Space and Equipment

New 0 0 0 0 0

Existing 0 0 0 0 0


Faculty Space and Equipment

New 0 0 0 0 0

Existing 0 0 0 0 0


Other

New 0 0 0 0 0

Existing 0 0 0 0 0

N/A

No additional costs expected in these service area.

Explain what support services will be provided

Conference attendance, webinars, and other training

NOCTI

For doctoral programs only.

Provide an explanation of student space that must be procured and any equipment for student

use that must be purchased.

For doctoral programs only.

Provide an explanation of space and equipment that must be procured for program faculty.

The library already provides access to resources via consortial purchasing of EBSCO, Gale, and

ProQuest databases. The library also began purchasing print materials to support AIT curriculum

in 2017/18. The library will work with AIT faculty to provide access to appropriate books,

journals, and databases.



TOTAL

New 403,381 743,360 57,643 57,928 58,217

Existing 73,977 75,897 79,788 82,808 86,961

TOTAL EXPENSES 477,358 819,257 137,431 140,736 145,178

Include explanation of any costs not captured in previous categories.


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