Work-Based Learning Tips for New Professionals: Insights from Mia Mallory at NCWBLA Fall Conference
Mia Mallory, a Senior Coordinator at Central Piedmont, shares valuable information and tips on Work-Based Learning (WBL) for newer professionals. With over 16 years of experience in the field and nearly 10 years dedicated to WBL, Mia provides insights on program areas, compliance audits, documentation, resources, and essential tips. She discusses the State Board of Community Colleges' policies, membership requirements, forms documentation software, and key resources for faculty and departmental use.
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WBL 101 NCWBLA Fall 2023 Conference Work-Based Learning information & tips for newer professionals Presented by: Mia Mallory, Sr. Coordinator, Central Piedmont
Contact me! mia.mallory@cpcc.edu 704-330-4874 Work-Based Learning information & tips for newer professionals Presented by: Mia Mallory, Sr. Coordinator, Central Piedmont
Overview: I ve worked in this field 16 years and with WBL for almost 10 years. I m responsible for 9+ program areas and maintaining WBL compliance-audit for our department. This information is based on my experience as a WBL employee for Central Piedmont and NCWBLA member for years. - Mia 1. Section 20 quick review 2. Documentation 3. Resources 4. Tips
Section 20- SBCC- State Board of Community Colleges Policy guide for WBL prefix courses Best Practices- some colleges add additional criteria to satisfy their unique local needs or requirements Membership hours FTE- Full time equivalent $
Section 20- SBCC- State Board of Community Colleges 6 Requirements to claim membership or FTE for students. 1. Transcript, Evaluation or Final Grade Report 2. Timesheet(s) (e-date) 3. WBL application 4. MLO s 5. Employer evaluation 6. Site visit
Forms-Documentation Software for documentation that we ve used and currently use: What do we need to obtain during the semester from students, employer and faculty? College H drive- store all student WBL files (paperless) Cognito Monthly or weekly timesheets (depending on your department). MLO s Employer Evaluation Site visits Jotform Docusign Google site workbook and Google forms- application, placement, approvals, visits Paper- Pdf s
Resources Me! Feel free to call or email me- mia.mallory@cpcc.edu Section 20 Faculty- partnership MyCollege- complete overrides for student registration, view courses etc. Datatel/Colleague- pull student evals, look up all COD s, complete overrides and other reports Informer- run reports for mass emails College Catalog
Resources Department resources: Compliance- SBCC and internal audit insight and record keeping Section Modification- COD s (courses), IOR- instructors assigned to the course Registration- student registration issues (petitions, overrides) Risk Management- MOU s with employers, student insurance, potential legal matters Disability Access Services- assistance with students that need accommodations for their internship Career Services- WBL marketing, student workshops & events, resumes, cover letters, job development. Handshake- job board Single Stop- resources for students- financial, childcare, food assistance Professional Clothing Closet- assist students with interview, internship and job attire Program areas- lab fees to help student
Tips for newbies ! Keep Section 20 by your desk or the file requirements on a sticky note attached to your computer. Memorize it early! Create an EVA to reduce potential removals that are due to missing or late e-dates. Print or keep census dates handy- memorize these each semester too! MLO s- reread the policy on this. There is flexibility to use when needed. Create digital folders- loose the paper process.
More tips for newbies ! Target recruitment of students that are currently or newly employed in the field. Learn how to best assist our international students. They have an entire struggle in itself as a student. Remember that it s okay to move away from what people have done traditionally as long as you remain compliant and ethical. Don t forget that YOU work for the student.
My 1. Make sure documentation to generate FTE are in place and everything else can be worked out. 2. Gray area in WBL service and compliance exist - - Mia Mallory
