A Vocational Technical Institute Developmental Program for Commercial Fisheries
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
DOCUMENT RESUME ED 068 087 08 JC 720 240 AUTHOR Sainsbury, John C. TITLE A Vocational Technical Institute Developmental Program for Commercial Fisheries. Final Report. INSTITUTION Rhode Island Univ., Kingston. SPONS AGENCY National Center for Educational Research and Development (DHEW/OE), Washington, D.C. BUREAU NO BR-6-2166 PUB DATE Jul 72 CONTRACT OEG-1-6-062166-1994 NOTE 314p. EDRS PRICE MF-$0.65 HC-$13.16 DESCRIPTORS Curriculum Design; *Curriculum Development; *Fisheries; *Junior Colleges; *Marine Technicians; *Vocational Education IDENTIFIERS *Rhode Island ABSTRACT This document describes the development ofa 2-year vocational-technical program in commercial fisheries designed to reduce the traditional training period for fishermen, educate and train future captains for the fishing fleets, and improve the technical and general education level of fishermen. A 72-credit curriculum was developed, three-quarters of which consisted of applied commercial fisheries coursework. All graduating students either entered the fishing industry, an associated marine industry, or continued their education. A wide range of employment opportunities were identified. Staff requirements, qualities, and potential recruitment sources were established. Laboratory facilities, including a wide range of equipment,were developed at a waterfront location and a training vessel, used asa floating laboratory, was outfitted to undertake all principal methods of commercial fishing. Recommendations were developed for establishment of future programs of a similar nature. (Author/RN) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. EDUCATION & WELFARE OFFICE OF EDUCATION THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRO' DUCED EXACTLY AS RECEIVED FROM THE PERSON OR ORGANIZATION DRIG INATING IT POINTS OF VIEW OR OPIN IONS STATED DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT OFFICIAL OFFICE OF EDU CATION POSITION OR POLICY FINAL REPORT Project No. 6-2166 Grant No. OEG 1-6-062166-1994 A VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM FOR COMMERCIAL FISHERIES John C. Sainsbury UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND Kingston, R.I. 02881 July 1972 The research reported herein was performed pursuant to a grant with the Office of Edu- cation, U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Contractors undertaking such projects under Government sponsorshipare encouraged to express freely their profes- sional judgement in the conduct of thepro- ject. Points of view or opinions stated do not, therefore, necessarily represent offi- cial Office of Education position or policy. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF UNIVERSITY OF CALIF. HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE LOS ANGELES Office of Education National Center for NOV 29 1972 Educational Research and Development CLEARINGHOUSEFOR JUNIOR COLLEGE INFORMATION FILMED FROM BEST AVAILABLECOPY r ABSTRACT Describes the development of a two-year, vocational- technical program in commercial fisheries.designed to reduce the traditional training period for fishermen, to educate and train future captains for the fishing fleets and to improve the technical and general education level of fishermen. A 72-credit curriculum was developed, three-quarters of which consisted of applied commercial fisheries coursework. Of 96 students entering the pro- gram during a period of four years, 50 percent graduated and all entered the fishing industry, an associated marine industry, or continued education. A wide range of em- ployment opportunities were identified. Staff require- ments, qualities and potential recruitment sources were established. Laboratory facilities, including a wide range of equipment, for subject areas found necessary, were developed at a waterfront location, which was con- sidered essential. A training vessel was outfitted to undertake all principal methods of commercial fishing, berthed adjacent to the facilities, and used as a float- ing laboratory. Recommendations were developed for es- tablishment of future programs of a similar nature. 2 ,41111I LJ PREFACE Funding for the development of the two-year, Asso- ciate Degree Program in Commercial Fisheries under this project was provided through the U.S. Office of Educa- tion, and the University of Rhode Island. The program is now continuing as part of the general teaching program at the University. The interest and assistance of the fishing industry has been a vital factor leading to any success that has been achieved during the project, and a special acknow- ledgement is due to the Point Judith Fishermen's Coopera- tive Association for their continued support. As with most acknowledgements, many people who have made important contributions to the project will remain anonymous; however, particular recognition is due to the following who have been deeply involved in the activities for up to five years: Dr. James W. Cobble, Dean, College of Resource Development Dr. Andreas A. Holmsen, Professor, Resource Economics Capt. Geoffrey A. Motte, Assistant Professor, Fisheries & Marine Technology Mr. Albert A. Hillier, Assistant Professor Equivalent, Fisheries & Marine Technology Mr. James A. McCauley, Assistant Professor Equivalent, Fisheries & Marine Technology Dr. Thomas L. Meade, Associate Professor, Fisheries & Marine Technology Mr. Robert W. Merriam, Assistant Professor, Fisheries & Marine Technology Mr. Richard A. Wing, Special Assistant, Fisheries & Marine Technology Mr. Robert Taber, Commercial Fisheries Extension Specialist Mr. Thomas Stout, Instructor, Fisheries & Marine Technology TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter Page I. BACKGROUND 1 II. HISTORY 4 Initial Activities 5 Preparations for First Students 6 Initial Teaching Activities 8 Second Year's Activities 11 Third Year's Activities 13 Fourth Year's Activities . .... 16 Completion of Program Development . 17 III. STAFF 19 Professional Fisheries Personnel . 19 Personnel in Other Colleges and Departments 20 Staff Requirements 20 The Position of the Student Counselor/Evaluator 24 Qualities, Availability and Recruitment of Faculty 25 Technicians 29 Secretarial Positions 29 IV. CURRICULUM 31 Procedure for Major Curriculum Revisions 32 Procedure for Minor Changes 34 Development of Final Curriculum 35 The First Major Revision 39 TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.) Chapter Page IV. CURRICULUM (cont.) Experience with the Curriculum Following First Major Revision 41 The Second Major Revision 44 The Final Curriculum 46 Subject Outlines 47 V. STUDENTS 51 Admission 51 Grading and Required Achievement Levels 54 Performance 55 Effect of Performance on Student Numbers. and Section Size 57 - . Criteria for Graduation 58 Employment and Achievement of Graduates 60 Placement of Graduates . .. .... 64 Recruitment 66 Faculty/Student Relationship 70 The Student Association and Activities . 71 Experimental Summer Program for High School Students 72 VI. FACILITIES 74 Location of Waterfront Facilities 74 Construction of Facilities 75 The Completed Facilities 76 Detailed Description of Facilities 81 TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.) Chapter Page VII. TRAINING VESSELS 98 Development of Training Vessel "Gail Ann" 99 Operation of the Training Vessel "Gail Ann" 103 Operation of 57-Foot Commercial Vessel 112 Choosing and Outfitting a Training Vessel 113 VIII. EVALUATION 118 Acceptance by Industry 119 Capability of Graduates 121 Self Study 121 The United States Coast Guard 124 New England Resource Center for Occupational Education 125 National Sea Grant Program 126 IX. CONCLUDING REMARKS AND RECOMMENDATIONS . 127 Industry Support 127 Development of Associated Programs . 128 Opportunities for Graduates 130 Future of the Program 133 Value as a Regional Program 134 Need for Additional Programs in the United States 135 Establishing a Program...... 136 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.) Page APPENDIX A: The Advisory Council 143 APPENDIX B: List of Professional Fisheries Personnel Based in the Depart- ment of Fisheries Marine Technology 146 APPENDIX C: Class Schedules 158 APPENDIX D: Individual Employment History of Graduates 165 APPENDIX E: Courses Dropped During Curriculum Revisions 170 APPENDIX F: Summer Cooperative Education Experience 173 APPENDIX G: Complete Course Descriptions . 190 APPENDIX H: Samples of Final Examination Papers 279 APPENDIX J: Student Data 303 APPENDIX K: List of Scholarships 311 APPENDIX L: Equipment List.. .... 313 APPENDIX M: Training Vessel Particulars . 318 APPENDIX N: Report of Survey Evaluation by New England Resource Center for Occupational Education . 329 APPENDIX 0: Donation Sources 332 LIST OF TABLES Table Page 1. Student Faculty Ratio During Program Development 23 2. Original Curriculum (1967) 36 3. Curriculum Following First Major Revision 40 4. Final Developed Curriculum 45 5. Admissions Data 53 6. Student Performance Data 55 7. Performance of Graduates 56 8. Students Commencing Each Semester's Work of the Program 57 9. Distribution of Graduates to Industry and Further Education 61 10. Distribution of Graduates to Fishing Industry and Associated Industries . 62 11. Students Entering Program by Geographical Area 67 12. Estimated Annual Operating Costs for Two-Year Commercial Fisheries Program 142 LIST OF FIGURES Figure Page 1. Area Plan of Wickford Facility . 77 2. Arrangement Plan of Buildings 78 3. View of Wickford Facility 79 4. Net Storage 79 S. Display Case in Reception Area 82 6. Electrical Laboratory 82 7. Seamanship Laboratory 84 8. Wall Displays in Seamanship Laboratory . 84 9. Electronics Aids Laboratory (looking west) 85 10. Electronics Aids Laboratory (looking east) 85 11. Radar Room' 86 12. Lecture Room 86 13. Navigation Laboratory 88 14. Building Number 2 from Entrance 90 15. Fishing Gear Laboratory 90 16. Mast and Boom