PLATTSBURGH — Clinton Community College is delving into language and green energy for a couple of its new programs.
The college will offer a wind-turbine service technician certificate this fall and also plans an English as a second language intensive for international students.
WIND certificate
"Two years ago, Clinton Community College became the first and only college in New York to offer an associate's degree in wind energy and turbine technology," CCC President John Jablonski said in a news release.
"Today we are pleased to announce our new one-year certificate program, another first in New York state."
The recently approved program is designed to prepare students to start careers in wind energy or enhance current employment.
The 31-credit-hour program provides students with a background in industrial electricity and mechanical systems, and all credit hours are transferable to the wind energy and turbine technology degree.
"The graduates of the certificate will have the necessary skills to go right to work on the wind turbines," Dr. Cheryl Reagan, vice president for academic affairs, said in a statement. "Those who choose the degree will have the skills to supervise the technicians and troubleshoot."
Graduates of the certificate program can perform maintenance procedures on wind turbines, as well as electrical and rotating mechanical systems.
Classes will include lab activities that simulate problems encountered in the field.
LANGUAGE PROGRAM
CCC's new English as a second language intensive for international students was sparked by the arrival of students from Beijing University of Business Administration in Beijing, China, and Sichuan International Studies University in Sichuan, China.
The program is the result of the articulation agreements signed by CCC officials as the school moves forward with its goals to internationalize and globalize.
The new program is designed to improve students' English proficiency and cultural awareness at the intermediate/advanced level.
"In addition to classroom campus-based reading, writing and conversation courses, the program includes a variety of opportunities for students to experience North American culture and to interact with community members," said Program Coordinator Diane Parmeter, a professor of Humanities.
It is based on the principle that personal interactions with people from other countries can provide the most meaningful cross-cultural experiences.
"Studying with classmates from different areas of the world can enhance the living and learning experiences of all students," Reagan said.
The classes include faculty with advanced degrees, small class sizes, computerized writing labs, tutoring, organized activities and field trips.
Community members who wish to improve their English language skills and learn more about American culture are invited to enroll in the courses.
"The presence of international students on campus adds great value to the education that we provide to our local students," Jablonski said.
"It is one of the important tools that we use to help to prepare our students for life in the global economy."
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