NSF Org:	DUE Division Of Undergraduate Education
Recipient:	CLEVELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Initial Amendment Date:	July 21, 2011
Latest Amendment Date:	July 21, 2011
Award Number:	1103942
Award Instrument:	Standard Grant
Program Manager:	Herbert H. Richtol DUE  Division Of Undergraduate Education EHR  Direct For Education and Human Resources
Start Date:	August 1, 2011
End Date:	July 31, 2013 (Estimated)
Total Intended Award Amount:	$200,000.00
Total Awarded Amount to Date:	$200,000.00
Funds Obligated to Date:	FY 2011 = $200,000.00
History of Investigator:	Jonathan Davis (Principal Investigator) davisj@clevelandcc.edu Mike Falls (Co-Principal Investigator) Steve Putnam (Co-Principal Investigator)
Recipient Sponsored Research Office:	Cleveland Community College 137 South Post Road Shelby NC  US  28152-6224 (704)669-4000
Sponsor Congressional District:	10
Primary Place of Performance:	Cleveland Community College 137 South Post Road Shelby NC  US  28152-6224
Primary Place of Performance Congressional District:	10
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):
Parent UEI:
NSF Program(s):	Advanced Tech Education Prog
Primary Program Source:	0411 NSF Education & Human Resource
Program Reference Code(s):	1032, 9178, SMET
Program Element Code(s):	741200
Award Agency Code:	4900
Fund Agency Code:	4900
Assistance Listing Number(s):	47.076

ABSTRACT

The project implements the Cisco Networking Academy specializing in virtualization and server consolidation. The project also develops a networking and information systems security workforce. The disciplinary focus is information technologies education and the project elevates the curriculum to meet current workforce needs and a transitioning local and global economy. The project is lead by Computer Information Technology (CIT) faculty. CIT is a two-year, associate's degree program preparing graduates for employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information. Implementation of the Academy and partnerships with K-12 schools for the first level Cisco courses and with regional community colleges for the second level Cisco course delivery are underway. Results are disseminated locally and regionally to enhance CIT program training strategies and aid economic development efforts with a trained workforce. The primary audience is two-year college students and secondary school students, while two-year college faculty complete professional development. The project initiates a new class of knowledge workers within the CIT field. CIT technicians, through this activity, understand securing, virtualizing, and consolidating networks while creating awareness for energy conservation measures. Underrepresented groups are encouraged to participate in the training program. Project evaluation is a measurement of learning outcomes and successful certifications in Cisco-related competencies.

PROJECT OUTCOMES REPORT

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