Crowder College s Alternative Energy Program Articulations Across

Crowder College’s Alternative Energy Program – Articulations Across the State

Following decades of success in solar energy projects, the Missouri Legislature designated Crowder College in 1992 as the State’s renewable energy education center. The resulting Missouri Alternative and Renewable Energy Technology (MARET) Center is recognized internationally for its contributions to the energy field. Check out our Historical Information sheet Crowder offers: Educational programs include certification and The mission of the MARET Center is to transfer degrees encompassing: the o expand renewable energy solar, biofuels) region with Three AAS degrees (wind, throughout education o Three AA degrees (same), o. Green construction o applied research, and economic development. One. Solar technologies o AS degree (pre-engineering) o 6 certificates (1 wind, 2 solar, 3 biofuels) o. Wind o. Bio fuels. The MARET Center also assists in new product development and other business support services in renewable energy.

"Programs like this (MARET) are crucial to the efforts we have for our economy and for our national security. Our Nation needs to have a new energy policy, an allof-the-above strategy, and this is definitely part of that all-of-theabove strategy. ” -- U. S. Congressman, Roy Blunt

This unique agreement will allow students to train to become wind energy technicians at northwest Missouri wind farms. “There is atype of technology program is too While this tremendous demand for wind energy technicians right now, as one technician is needed expensive for either school to operate individually every five wind numbers, the agreement for relatively small turbines in use. ” Dr. Neil Nuttall, the cost of both schools and expands the reducespresident for. North Central Missouri College ability to train in wind energy statewide.

Certificate Wind Energy Technician The Wind Energy Technician certificate provides students with a unique applied foundation in wind energy technology. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry level employment or further study in the area. Students must earn 24 hours for this certificate. Certificate courses are based on jobs projected not just in the wind industry but also for “industrial maintenance” – more jobs are available in this area.

Orientation 1 hour COLL 101 College Orientation Communications 2 hours COLL 103 Practical Communications Mathematics 3 hours MATH 104 Technical Mathematics Major Courses 18 hours CNS 101 Introduction to Electronics (3) Notes: ENER 132 Introduction to Wind (3) --NCCER Registration is available with the addition of CONS 105 --CONS 143 is a prerequisite for CONS 283. --ENER 132, CNS 101, and CONS 283 are prerequisites for ENER 134. --ENER 134 is a prerequisite for ENER 232. CONS 143 Basic Electricity (3) CONS 283 Advanced Electricity I (3) ENER 134 Wind Turbine Troubleshooting(3) ENER 232 Wind Turbine Internship (3) Posted: 9 -16 -09 please consult our college catalog for the latest information on this program.

Admissions/Enrollment: Financial Aid: Student signs consortium agreement Crowder has an additional form at time of admissions for necessary documentation at our institution Close collaboration between NCMC/Crowder to verify enrollment – both institutions monitor student If not attending, Crowder will stop aid Must provide proof of citizenship Must take at least one class (3 credits) at Crowder during each semester in order to receive a student loan Student must complete all Financial Aid requirements with Crowder before getting aid (verification documents), even if verified previously with NCMC Must maintain good academic standing – NCMC and Crowder work together to ensure students do well, and remain in the program Students fill out NCMC’s application to the college Residency is based on where student lives for tuition rate Students in the program must meet the minimum requirements academically at both institutions to remain in the program.

Please contact Mr. Dan Eberle MARET Program Manager Crowder College 601 Laclede Ave. Neosho, MO 64850 417 -455 -5422 phone 417 -455 -5669 fax maret_email@crowder. edu

Please contact Mr. Jim Riggs Admissions Director Crowder College, 601 Laclede Ave. Neosho MO 64850 417 -455 -5709 phone 417 -455 -5696 fax jriggs@crowder. edu

Please contact Ms. Michelle Paul Financial Aid Director Crowder College 601 Laclede Ave. Neosho, MO 64850 417 -455 -5566 phone 417 -455 -5731 fax mpaul@crowder. edu