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

该项目旨在为新泽西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。 该项目包括两个主要部分。 课程和基础设施部分包括以下活动：（1）通过调整技能组合和教学以满足行业需求来加强生物技术课程，以及（2）通过行业实习和高中和大学教师暑期生物技术研究所来发展教师。 第二个组成部分是学生外联和支持，包括（1）实施针对高中生的具体招聘战略，（2）发展学习者社区和支持系统，以促进学生的保留，以及（3）建立高中桥梁，包括并行入学课程，夏季生物技术研究所的高中教师和生命科学职业意识日计划。这一举措的智力价值是由该机构的承诺，通过严格的计划，从工业界和学术界的区域伙伴那里汲取丰富的科学人才。 在全国范围内分享信息会使该方案产生更广泛的影响。 所有项目交付成果（课程大纲、教学单元和招聘材料）都以数据包形式公布，并通过学院网站和Bio-Link提供，Bio-Link是生物技术教育课程和方案共享的国家网络工具。 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业社区。

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.