Quality Matters; Advancing the Biotechnology Program at Raritan Valley Community College

该项目旨在为新泽西州中部开发一个新的生物技术项目，使其成为该地区公认的世界级行业合作伙伴，成为培养未来员工的坚实资源。该项目由两个主要部分组成。课程和基础设施部分包括以下活动：(1)通过将技能集和教学与行业需求相结合来加强生物技术课程；(2)通过行业实习和面向高中和大学教师的暑期生物技术研究所来发展教师队伍。第二个组成部分是学生拓展和支持，其中包括(1)实施针对高中生的具体招聘策略，(2)发展学习者社区和支持系统以促进学生留存，以及(3)建立高中桥梁，包括同步招生课程，面向高中教师的暑期生物技术研究所和生命科学职业意识日项目。这一举措的智力价值是由该机构通过严格的计划提供优质教育的承诺保证的，这些计划利用了来自工业界和学术界区域合作伙伴的科学人才财富。全国范围内的信息共享产生了该计划更广泛的影响。所有项目成果（课程大纲、教学模块和招聘材料）都以包的形式发布，并通过学院的网站和生物技术教育课程和项目共享的国家网络工具Bio-Link提供。由于该地区的许多行业合作伙伴都是全球性公司，因此该计划也覆盖了全球商界。

This project aims to develop a new biotechnology program for Central New Jersey into one that is recognized the region's world-class industry partners as a solid resource for producing future employees. The project consists of two primary components. The Curriculum and Infrastructure component includes activities to (1) strengthen the biotechnology curriculum by aligning skill sets and instruction with the needs of industry, and (2) develop faculty through industry internships and a Summer Biotechnology Institute for high school and college teachers. The second component is Student Outreach and Support, which includes (1) implementation of specific recruitment strategies directed toward high school students, (2) the development of a community of learners and support systems to promote retention of students, and (3) the building of a high school bridge including concurrent enrollment courses, the Summer Biotechnology Institute for high school teachers and the Life Sciences Career Awareness Day programs.The intellectual merit of this initiative is ensured by the institution's commitment to providing quality education through rigorous programs that draw upon the wealth of scientific talent from regional partners in industry and academia. The sharing of information nationally generates the broader impact of the program. All project deliverables (course syllabi, teaching modules and recruitment materials) are published in packets and made available through the College's website and through Bio-Link, the national web-based vehicle for curricular and programmatic sharing in biotechnology education. As many of the region's industry partners are worldwide companies, this program reaches the global business community as well.