The Gulf Coast - Technology Articulation Partnership (GC-TAP)

Houston Community College - Northeast (HCC-Northeast) and McNeese State University (MSU) are the foundation of a Gulf Coast - Technology Articulation Partnership (GC-TAP), which provides technicians for the Texas/Louisiana petrochemical industry. The project is developing articulation agreements between McNeese State University and the Houston Community College System to provide AAS degree holders the opportunity to continue their education and achieve a baccalaureate degree in process technology. The project includes Lee College as a partner to test the transferability of the process to the other community colleges within this region that have petrochemical AAS degree programs. To achieve these goals, GC-TAP is implementing a seamless pathway between the two institutions by involving highly trained faculty with industry experience throughout the process; offering college faculty as well as secondary education teachers and counselors opportunities for professional development through seminars, workshops and specialized training; developing a Co-op program at each institution; and developing a co-enrollment agreement between the two institutions. The project is currently developing web based instructional material to provide access to specialized classes at remote campuses but this material is not yet available on their website.

ATE Award Metadata

Award Number
0402167
Funding Status
ATE Start Date
August 1st, 2004
ATE Expiration Date
July 31st, 2010
ATE Principal Investigator
John Galiotos
Primary Institution
Houston Community College
Record Type
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