1	National Science Foundation Regional Center of Excellence for Convergence Technology $2.469 million over 4 years Awarded August 1, 2004
2	Primary Leaders of the Grant Collin County Community College District is the lead – Main Convergence lab at CCCCD Ann Beheler, Dean of Engineering Technology Division – PI Two partner colleges – Satellite labs El Centro College – DCCCD Dr. Bette Plog, Co-PI Tarrant County College – NE – TCCD Penny Cypert, Co-PI
3	Convergence Technology Center Build upon establish momentum of the North Texas Regional Technology Consortium. Goals Program Improvement – Develop convergence technology & interoperability curriculum to meet workforce needs (including Enterprise & Home markets) AAS & speciality certificates Professional Development for Educators –Provide workshops & other mentor/incubator programs for community college & regional High School teachers and advisors.
4	Goals continued Recruit & retain faculty and students from underserved areas (minority & economically disadvantaged) into Convergence Technology programs Function as a Regional Distribution Center - Sharing materials with others utilizing CCCCD’s partnership with National Center for Telecommunications Technology Regional Program
5	What is Convergence Technology? Convergence is the blending or integration of voice, video, data, image into one flexible network using products and capabilities of multiple vendors
6	Convergence Technology Tech must know: Legacy telephony Voice over IP Data networking (IP) Security Wi-Fi, smart devices, and eventually RFID and other emerging technologies Business problem solving Verbal and written communication Solution creation integrating equipment from different manufacturers using a variety of protocols and software
7	What are the future job opportunities? Home Technology Integrator Independent or working for a company Installs and integrates communications systems and entertainment systems in the home, including DSL and Cable Modem Wireless access WITH security Home entertainment systems such as TIVO and others Home management systems RFid? Must have great communication skills Likely the new entry level IT job! Can’t be off-shored!
8	What’s another future job opportunity? Convergence Technician working in a large company Handles support for Voice (including old telephony and Voice over IP) Data (like regular computer networking) Video and Image Wired, wireless, different Qualities of Service Must have good communication skills
9	What does a person need to study to do these jobs? Broad array of courses covering Voice over IP Data networking Wireless Security Interoperability Non-IT skills (also called soft skills or employability skills) Presentation Communication Project Management
10	DCCCD CONVERGENCE TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM
11	COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR AND SUPPORT AAS CONVERGENCE TECHNOLOGY TRACK 2004-2005 CR. SEMESTER I HRS. ITCC 1402 CCNA 1: Networking Basics (TP) 4 ITCC 1406 CCNA 2: Router and Routing Basics (TP) 4 ITSC 1405 Introduction to PC Operating Systems (TP) 4 ITSC 1425 Personal Computer Hardware(TP) 4 ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 Total Hours: 19
12	COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR AND SUPPORT AAS CONVERGENCE TECHNOLOGY TRACK 2004-2005 CR. SEMESTER II HR. ITCC 1442 CCNA 3: Switching Basics and 4 Intermediate Routing (TP) ITCC 1446 CCNA 4: WAN Technologies (TP) 4 ITNW 1358 Network + 3 MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business and Economics OR 3 MATH 2342 Introductory Statistics OR (3) MATH 1314 College Algebra (3) SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication OR 3 SPCH 1315 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3) Total Hours: 17
13	COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR AND SUPPORT AAS CONVERGENCE TECHNOLOGY TRACK 2004-2005 CR. SEMESTER III HRS. ITNW 1351 Fundamentals of Wireless LANS 3 ITMC 1419 Installing and Administering Microsoft 4 Windows Server Operating Systems ITSC 1307 UNIX Operating System I OR 3 CPMT 2302 Home Technology Integration (3) +Elective Social/Behavioral Science 3 ++Elective Humanities/Fine Arts 3 Total Hours: 16
14	COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR AND SUPPORT AAS CONVERGENCE TECHNOLOGY TRACK 2004-2005 CR. SEMESTER IV HRS. ITMC 1458 Supporting Microsoft Windows Client 4 Network Operating Systems ITMC 1442 Implementing a Microsoft Windows 4 Network Infrastructure CPMT 2334 Network Security 3 EECT 2337 Wireless Telephony Systems 3 ITNW 1492 Special Topics in Computer Systems Networking and 4 Telecommunications # Total Hours: 18 == GRAND TOTAL: 70
15	COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR AND SUPPORT AAS CONVERGENCE TECHNOLOGY TRACK 2004-2005 +Elective - must be selected from the DCCCD Core Curriculum for Social/Behavioral Science. ++Elective - must be selected from the DCCCD Core Curriculum for Humanities/Fine Arts. CAPSTONE: # ITNW 1492 Special Topics in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications is the capstone for the Convergence Technology track and will consist of problem-based case studies involving integration in convergence technology and troubleshooting.
16	Questions and Answers We want to be a resource for you: Contact Information Dr. Bette Plog – bplog@dcccd.edu Ann Beheler – abeheler@ccccd.edu Penny Cypert – penny.cypert@tccd.net