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DOCUMENT RESUMEED 362 704TITLEINSTITUTIONSPONS AGENCYPUB DATENOTEPUB TYPEEDRS PRICEDESCRIPTORSIDENTIFIERSCE 064 729Moraine Area Career System (MACS). TechnologyPreparation Final Report for 1992.Moraine Valley Community Coll., Palos Hills, Ill.Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield. Dept.of Adult, Vocational and Technical Education.30 Jun 9258p.ReportsDescriptive (141)MF01/PC03 Plus Postage.*Academic Education; *Articulation (Education);Community Colleges; *Cere Curriculum; CurriculumDevelopment; *Fused Curriculum; High Schools;Inservice Teacher Education; Models; Two YearColleges; *Vocational Education*Tech PrepABSTRACTThe Moraine Area Career System (MACS) Tech PrepApplied Academics Core project was undertaken to develop a writtenreplicable model core of applied academics for selectedvocational-technical programs that would emphasize Illinois goals forlearning and technical content (including critical and computerliteracy). A tech prep advisory council identified and documentedlocal academic technical standards. Tech prep teams, consisting offaculty from area secondary schools and Moraine Valley CommunityCollege, jointly developed an academic/technical core andimplementation strategies for core infusion. A series of measurableobjectives were identified, resulting in articulation of high schoolcourses for college credit, and 20 college courses were articulatedin business, home economics, and industrial technologies.Approximately 75 students have completed the requirements forcertificates of proficiency credit, and 93 business/industry partnershave signed up to work on the regional project over the next 3 years.Inservice training activities for academic and technical instructors,administrators, and guidance staff were developed and held. Workshopsand tours of key industrial sites in the area were also held.(Appended are a sample certificate of proficiency credit,articulation agreements for individual courses, MACS Tech Prepbusiness/industry directory, publicity materials, and MACS programbrochures.) *************************Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be madefrom the original ***************************

U.S. DEPAPTTMENT OF EDUCATIONOffice et Eclucattonal Research and ImprovementEOUC i 'FIONA!. RESOURCES INFORMATIONCENTER [ERIC)NS d0C1.1171ent has been reproduced asMORAINE AREA CAREER SYSTEM (MACS)"PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE THISMATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BYTECHNOLOGY PREPARATION FINAL REPORTrecewed from the person or organrcabonortgrnatrng .1FOR 1992r Mtnor changes has* been made to provereproducbon putibtyIFP( 6(11TO THE EDUC ATIONAL RESOURCESINFORMATION CENTER (ERIC)Pornts of new Or opnions stated rI IrIS clocuwent do not necessanty represent &boarOE RI positron or porrcyA.Official Project Title:MACS TECH PREP - An Applied7 .cademics Core.B.Funding Agreement:C.Project Director:D.Funding Agency:E.Location of Funding Agency:F.Time Period Covered:G.Goals/Procedures of the TECH PREP Project and-the Relevancyto Vocational EducationObjective:JMA0500David CorbinMoraine Area Career System (MACS) Moraine Valley Community College (MVCC)Moraine Area Career SystemMoraine Valley Comm. College10900 South 88th AvenuePalos Hills, Illinois60465July 1, 1991 - June 30, 1992Development of a written replicable model core ofapplied academics for selected programs.Thismodel emphasizes integration of State goals forlearning and technical content, including criticaland computer literacy.Procedures:1)Development of a TECH PREP Advisory Council to identify anddocument local academic technical standards.2)Development of TECH PREP teams (faculty from secondary andpost-secondary schools) to collaborate on the development ofan academic/technical core and implementation strategies forcore infusion.3)Develop a selection process for participation based oncriteria from the TECH PREP Advisory Council andrecommendations from the Guidance Counseling Staff and theTruant Alternative Options Education Program (TAOEP)Coordinator.2.

4)Conduct inservice activities preparing equipment purchasesand bid specifications.5)Development of a model for academic and technical core forselect program clusters for State use and distribution byDAVTE.G.Relevance to Vocational Education:Initially. the project began with the development of adefinition/vision for a Model Tech Prep Program in the region.After the development of the long-range vision, work began basedon the objective and procedures. The following is a summarynarrative of the goals and relevance to Vocational Education.After an initial meeting with Ms. Peggy Pool, Illinois StateBoard of Education Consultant work began on the Tech Prep vision.A team of individuals representing the secondary and postsecondary levels was convened. The team included the RegionalSystem Director/Tech Prep Director, Dean of Business IndustrialTechnology for Moraine Valley Community College, chairperson ofthe regional advisory council and department chairs from fourprograms at Moraine Valley Community College. During a lengthymeeting, discussions centered on accomplishing certain taskstoward the Tech Prep Objective, and that this initiative wouldrequire a minimum of three years to initiate.Following the planning session the Tech Prep Director andthe four MVCC Consultants reviewed the literature and attendedmeetings held around the State during the Fall Semester.Throughthe assistance of the four consultants extensive Tech Prepinformation was gathered and was used as a foundation of theproject.During the months of November, December, January, andFebruary the Tech Prep Director and consultants deliveredinservice to Business/Industry and Educational groups. At eachmeeting of the MACS Vocationa' Administrative Council the topicsof Tech Prep were reviewed with a progress report. The resultsof the meetings have been the development of a strongunderstanding and support for the initiative.The Techstrengtheningunderstandingand technicallevels.Prep initiative was reviewed by all inserviced as aprocess for academic and technical education.Anwas developed for a need to strengthen academicsprograms at both the secondary and post-secondary

H.Major Accomplishments of the Tech Prep Project:1)Development of a Tech Prep Advisory Council to identifyand document local academic, technical standards foremployment.Accomplishment:Follm:ing a two-hour meeting of potentialBusiness/Industry partners, individuals andtheir companies were contacted to establishvarious levels of understanding and supportfor the initiative. Approximately 93Business/Industry partners have signed up towork with the region for the next threeyears.2Development of Tech Prep Teams (faculty from secondaryand post-secondary schools) to collaborate on thedevelopment of an academic/technical core andimplementation strategies for core infusion.Accomplishment:Teams of secondary and post-secondary teamswere developed and convened during the year.Each team reviewed curriculum at both levelsfor duplication of course/program objectivesand competencies. A series of measurableobjectives were identified, resulting inarticulation of high school courses forcollege credit.Twenty (20) college courseswere articulated in Business, Home Economicsand Industrial Technologies.Approximately75 students have completed Certificates ofProficiency Credit. Students will be issuedcollege credit basec:. on a letter grade of "A"or "B" and their teacher's certification ofmastery for a listing of measurableobjectives found on each articulationagreement Certificate of Proficiency Credit.Once course work is completed at thecommunity college level, students have theoption of continuing their ecblcation atseveral four-year universities in the area.Groups of academic and technical instructors alsoparticipated in science integration and technical workshops.Seventeen (17) instructors reviewed curriculum and materialsduring the workshops. Each instructor also participated inseveral group experiences using science integration curriculumand materials.3)Developed a selection process for participation basedon criteria from the Tech Prep Advisory Council andrecommendations from the Guidance and Counseling staffand the TAOEP Coordinator.4

Accomplishment:4)Most guidance departments received Tech Prepinservice and solicited for input pertainingto their support and assistance in theselection process. The TAOEP staff were veryreceptive of the Tech Prep Initiative. TheMACS Director/Tech Prep Director attendedmost 8th Grade Open House Events at ten highschool sites. Displays that were developed,were constructed and set up during the schoolyear at all ten sites and two shopping mallsin the community.Conduct inservice activities.Accomplishment:After several meetings with the MACSVocational Administrative Council plans werefinalized for multi-day inservice seminars.Several days were spent in workshops withacademic and technical instructors. At theconclusion of the multi-day workshops, tourswere arranged with key industrial sites inthe area. Half-day & full-day tours wereconducted with academic and technicalinstructors.5)Development of a model academic and technical core forselect programs clusters for the State's use anddistribution.a)Using a state certified graphics development firm,a slide presentation defining Tech Prep wasdeveloped for future use with Business/Industryand Educational groups.b)Three Tech Prep/Articulation displays weredeveloped and used extensively in high school andin shopping malls.c)Twenty Certificates of Proficiency Credit weredeveloped and used during May, 1992.(SeeAppendix A).d)A Business/Industry brochure was developed for usewith partners.(See Appendix B).elAn articulation brochure was developed and printedfor use at registration time in the secondaryschools.(See Appendix C).A standard program of inservice with 2-pocketfolders was developed for use withBusiness/Industry and Educators.

g)A directory was developed of individuals who willbe participating in the Tech Prep Project forBusiness/Industry.(See Appendix D.Evaluation/Impact:Since this year has been primarily a planning year, themajority of our activities have centered on "getting the wordout" about Tech Prep.It is estimated that 125 secondary and 9post-secondary instructors have been contacted and informed ofthe MACS Tech Prep Initiative. About 60 administrators andcounselors also received inservice for an understanding of theTech Prep Project.The greatest accomplishment may be with 75 students who mayreceive articulated college credit. Another 500 future highschool students (8th graders and their parents) have also beeninformed of the Tech Prep Initiative and potential forarticulated college credit, Business/Industry partnerships andacademic/technical integration.Resource Listing:1)Material Resources: The following are items purchasedfor used in the Tech Prep Project:a)b)c)d)2)A complete setmaterials;A complete setmaterials;Several copiesDegree, by DanA complete setmaterials.of Applied Communicationsof Applied Mathematicsof the Tech Prep AssociateHall and Dale Parnell; andof applied Biology/ChemistryHuman Resourcesa)Paid Participants: The following areindividuals who were consultants to theproject:Mr. Paul Berlin - Instructor of NDE,Business/Industrial Technology Department ofMVCC;Mr. Robert Lewis - Department Chair ofElectronics, Business/Industrial TechnologyDepartment of MVCC;Mr. Richard Rackow - Department Chair ofAutomotive Technology, Business/IndustrialTechnology Department of MVCC and6

Mr. Michael Wade - Assistant Professor ofCulinary Management & Hospitality Management,Business/Industrial Technology Department ofMVCC.b)Unpaid Participants: The following areindividuals who contributed to the projectwithout payment:Mr. David Corbin - Director, Moraine AreaCareer System, Tech Prep Director;Ms. Mary Ann O'Grady - Project Assistant,Moraine Area Career System;Dr. Richard Hinckley - Dean, Business andIndustrial Technology Department;Ms. Marilyn Jenkins - VocationalAdministrator of Consolidated High SchoolDistrict 230; andMr. Lou Komer - Vocational Administrator ofCommunity High School District 218.Problems:The greatest problem was getting the project started.Theprojoct is a large undertaking when you consider that over 15,000students could be affected by the development in the region.Greater commitment is needed by all partners as this projectevolves during the next two years.Conclusions/Recommendations:Develop a comprehensive vision of Tech Prep for the region.Publicity:Two news releases were sent out via the Public RelationsDepartment of Moraine Valley Community College. An article waswritten and appeared in the March 30 issue of the MVCC StaffNewsletter Valley View.(See Appendix E).David Corbin, System Director and Tech Prep Directorappeared on a cable news network show entitled "Welcome to theFuture" and discussed the MACS Tech Prep Initiative and itsfuture effects on Local Hospitality Businesses.

A WEN ohz -A1111111Moraine Area Career SystemMACSTech Prep Associate'.:: DecireP11111111Certificate of Proficiency CreditAs the instructor, I am recommending that this student receive college credit per thisagreement for:Moraine Valley Community College Course for Proficiency C mattPrint Student's NamePrint Instructor's NameStudent's AddressAuthorized Signature(Instructor or Vocational Admin.)City(StateZIP CodeDateHigh School Attended/Graduation Date)Home TelephoneStudent's Social Security NumberNeeded 3y the CollegeFor Office Use OnlyAccepted High School CourseMoraine Valley Equivalent CourseMACS OfficeDateMoraine ValleyRegistrar's OfficeDateWhite Copy: MACS OfficeYellow Copy: StudentCredit HoursCenter for Alt. LearningDatePink Copy: Moraine Valley RegistrarGold Copy: Center for Alt. LearningPlease issue yellow copy to studentand send all other materials to:Director, Records OfficeMoraine Valley Community College10900 S. 88th Ave.Palos Hills, IL 60465-9988June 1992D92-370

MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGEANDMORAINE AREA CAREER SYSTEMTECH PREP ASSOCIATE DEGREEARTICULATION AGREEMENTFORDEPARTMENT OF BUSINESSThis articulation agreement among Moraine ValleyCommunity College and the secondary schools of the Moraine AreaCareer System is intended to provide college credit for skillsand knowledge attained at the high school level and to eliminateduplication of instruction across the region. High schoolstudents who obtain such credit are able to make a productivetransition to the college level.All courses subject toarticulation have been analyzed by faculty from both thesecondary and postsecondary level and found to be equivalent.Eligibility1.Beginning with the High School Spring Graduating Classes of1991, students who have completed high school and who havecompleted the high school course(s) listed under [A] with aletter grade of "B" or better will be granted college creditfor the Moraine Valley Community College course listed under[B] which is part of the occupational program.[A]Regional High SchoolCourse(s)Intro. to Bus I & II andMarketing or MKT/Sales/MGTor MKT/Sales or Bus. MGT.[B]MVCC CourseBus. 100 Introductionto Business[C]College Credit3 Credit HoursApproved ProgramsAssocite in Applied Science Degree in Business Admin,Finaw;e/Credit, Marketing & Merchandising, Real Estate andIndustrial Engineering. Certificate Programs in ComputerProgramming, and Industrial Engineering Technology.2.3.In order for credit to be granted, the student must enroll atMoraine Valley Community College within two calendar yearsfollowing high school graduation and apply for ProficiencyCredit.(After two calendar years, they are eligible forcollege credit through the Achieved Prior Learning (APL)Program.)This agreement is effective with students whograduated after January 1, 1991.This agreement is subject to review and renewal on an annualbasis.4.The college course covered by this articulated agreement isdesigned to lead to the AAS degree or Certification ofProficiency in this program.4/1992.

The student's high school instructor acknowledges theIntroduction Torequirements and course expectations of BUS 100Business at Moraine Valley Community College as follows:1.List and explain the basic characteristics ofCapitalism.2.Illustrate the historical development of the concept ofcorporate social responsibility.3.Distinguish between different types of businesses.4.Discuss the major governmental regulations of business.5.Identify and describe the functions of management.6.Explain the major theories of motivation.7.Define a market and explain market segmentation.6.Computer break-even points and cite basic pricingstrategies.9.Explain the three basic tools used by the federalreserve.10.11.4/1992.Relate the quantitative method (accounting, computers,and statistics) to the decision-making process.Discuss international trade and multiculturalcorporations.;0

MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGEANDMORAINE AREA CAREER SYSTEMTECH PREP ASSOCIATE DEGREEARTICULATION AGREEMENTFORDEPARTMENT OF BUSINESSThis articulation agreement among Moraine ValleyCommunity College and the secondary schools of the Moraine AreaCareer System is intended to provide college credit for skillsand knowledge attained at the high school level and to eliminateduplication of instruction across the region.High schoolstudents who obtain such credit are able to make a productivetransition to the college level. All courses subject toarticulation have been analyzed by faculty from both thesecondary and postsecondary level and found to be equivalent.Eligibility1.Beginning with the High School Spring Graduating Classes of1991, students who have completed high school and who havecompleted the high school course(s) listed under [A] with aletter grade of "B" or better will be granted college creditfor the Moraine Valley Community College course listed under[B] which is part of the occupational program.[A]Regional High SchoolCourse(s)Accounting I & II[B]MVCC CourseBUS 142Introduction toAccounting[C]College Credit3 Credit HoursApproved ProgramsAssociate in Applied Science Degree in Business Admin,Bus, Computer Sys., Finance/Credit, Marketing & Merchandising,Real Estate, and Restaurant/Hotel Mgt.Certificate Programsin Computer Info. Science, AS/400 Specialist, Computer.Programming, and Private Protection Services: Supervisory.2.In order for credit to be granted, the student must enroll atMoraine Valley Community CoJlege within two calendar yearsfollowing high school graduation and apply for ProficiencyCredit.(After two calendar years, they are eligible forcollege credit through the Achieved Prior Learning (APL)Program.)This agreement is effective with students whograduated after January 1, 1991.3.This agreement is subject to review and renewal on an annualbasis.4.The college course covered by this articulated agreement isdesigned to lead to the AAS degree or Certification ofProficiency in this program.4/1992.

The student's high school instructor acknowledges therequirements and course expectations of BUS 142 - Introduction ToAccounting at Moraine Valley Community College as follows:1.Describe the purpose of the four basic financial statement,and statement of cash flows, telling the kinds ofinformation presented in each.2.Recognize and be able to indicate the effects oftransactions or the elements of an accounting equation andtheir effect on owner's equity.3.State the rules of debit and credit, applying the rules inrecording transactions in a General Journal, posting to theLedger and preparing a Trial Balance to test the accuracy ofrecording and posting.4.Prepare adjusting entries for prepaid expenses, accruedexpenses, unearned revenues, accrued revenues anddepreciation.5.Explain why a work sheet is prepare for a service typebusiness and prepare entries to close the temporary accountsof a service business, prepare a post-closing trial balanceto prove the accuracy of, the end of the period adjustingand closing procedures.6.Explain the nature of each item entered into the calculationof cost of goods sold, calculate the cost of goods sold andgross profit from sales.7.Explain the kind of transaction recorded in each columnarjournal, also how a columnar journal saves posting labor.8.Explain why internal control procedures are needed in alarge concern, state the principles of internal control.9.Calculate interest of a promissory note, discounting apromissory note and prepare the entries for receipt, paymentand dishonor of a promissory note.10.Calculate the cost of an inventory based on: a) Specificinvoice price, b) Weighted-average cost, c)FIFO, d) LIFO.11.Explain how a perpetual inventory system operates, theretail inventory method and the gross profit method.12.Explain what is included in the cost of a plant asset,depreciation, and the four accepted methods of depreciation.13.Explain and prepare the entries to record the purchase,sale/discard of a plant asset, wasting assets and intangibleassets to include depletion and amortization.4/1992.12

MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGEANDMORAINE AREA CAREER SYSTEMTECH PREP ASSOCIATE DEGREEARTICULATION AGREEMENTFORDEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSThis articulation agreement among Moraine ValleyCommunity College and the secondary schools of the Moraine AreaCareer System is intended to provide college credit for skillsand knowledge attained at the high school level and to eliminateHigh schoolduplication of instruction across the region.students who obtain such credit are able to make a productivetransition to the college level. All courses subject toarticulation have been analyzed by faculty from both thesecondary and postsecondary level and found to be equivalent.EligibilityBeginning with the High School Spring Graduating Classes of1.1991, students who have completed high school and who havecompleted the high school course(s) listed under [A] with aletter grade of "B" or better will be granted college creditfor the Moraine Valley Community College course listed under[B] which is part of the occupational program.[A]Regional High SchoolCourse(s)Keyboarding I & II[B][C]MVCC CourseCollege CreditIMS 100 Keyboarding T3 Credit HoursApproved ProgramsAssociate in Applied Science Degree in Marketing &Merchandising, Mechanical Design Drafting/CAD.Certificate Program in Educational Paraprofessional.2.In order for credit to be granted, the student must enroll atMoraine Valley Community College within two calendar yearsfollowing high school graduation and apply for ProficiencyCredit.(After two calendar years, they are eligible forcollege credit through the Achieved Prior Learning (APL)Program.)This agreement is effective with students whograduated after January 1, 1991.3.This agreement is subject to review and renewal on an annualbasis.4.The college course covered by this articulated agreement isdesigned to lead to the AAS degree or Certification ofProficiency in this program.4/1992.

The student's high school instructor acknowledges therequirements and course expectations of TMS 100 Keyboarding I atMoraine Valley Community College as follows:1.Demonstrate knowledge of parts of typewriter (ifappropriate) and their operation.2.Utilize the keyboard effectively with eyes on copy.3.Apply proper typing techniques, such as position andstroking.4.Develop a typing speed of at least 26 WPM on a two and/orfive minute timing with two or less errors, 100 percentproofreading.5.Follow written and oral directions.6.Identify and explain introductory theories of typing with atleast 70 percent accuracy.7.Complete daily exercises with correct format and errorscircled or corrected.8.Complete introductory production test, following procedureslearned in class.9.Complete intermediate production tests, following procedureslearned in class.10.Identify and explain intermediate theories of typing with atleast 70 percent accuracy.11.Develop a typing speed of at least 25-30 WPM.4/1992.14

MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGEANDMORAINE AREA CAREER SYSTEMTECH PREP ASSOCIATE DEGREEARTICULATION AGREEMENTFORDEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSThis articulation agreement among Moraine ValleyCommunity College and the secondary schools of the Moraine AreaCareer System is intended to provide college credit for skillsand knowledge attained at the high scliool level and to eliminateduplication of instruction across the region.High schoolstudents who obtain such credit are able to make a productivetransition to the college level.All courses subject toarticulation have been analyzed by faculty from both thesecondary and postsecondary level and found to be equivalent.Eligibility1.Beginning with the High School Spring Graduating Classes of1991, students who have completed high school and who havecompleted the high school course(s) listed under [A] with aletter grade of "B" or better will be granted college creditfor the Moraine Valley Community College course listed under[B]. which is part of the occupational program.[A]Regional High SchoolCourse(s)Keyboarding III & IV[B][C]MVCC CourseCollege CreditIMS 102 Keyboarding II3 Credit HoursApproved ProgramsAssociate in Applied Science Degree in Secretarial Sciences.Certificate Program in Information Management: OfficeInformation Systems, Administrative Assistant, Clerk Typistand General Office Clerk.2.3.In order for credit to be granted, the student must enroll atMoraine Valley Community College within two calendar yearsfollowing high school graduation and apply for ProficiencyCredit.(After two calendar years, they are eligible forcollege credit through the Achieved Prior Learning (APL)Program.)This agreement is effective with students whograduated after January 1, 1991.This agreement is subject to review and renewal on an annualbasis.4.The college course covered by this articulated agreement isdesigned to lead to tte AAS degree or Certification ofProficiency in this program.4/1992.

The student's high school instructor acknowledges therequirements and course expectations of MIS 102 Keyboarding II atMoraine Valley Community College as follows:1.Operate modern keyboard equipment rapidly and accurately.2.Place and type business letters, interoffice communications,administrative communications, and forms by judgement inacceptable styles and under pressure of time.3.Format and produce manuscripts, reports, and employmentdocuments in acceptable styles.4.Produce usable copy from straight, rough-draft, script, andstatistical work.5.Apply proofreading, composing, and punctuation skills totyping projects.6.Follow written and oral directions.7.Develop interpersonal skills by working cooperatively withpeers and instructor.8.Develop pride and conscientiousness in work produced.4/1992.

MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGEANDMORAINE AREA CAREER SYSTEMTECH PREP ASSOCIATE DEGREEARTICULATION AGREEMENTFORDEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSThis articulation agreement among Moraine ValleyCommunity College and the secondary schools of the Moraine AreaCareer System is intended to provide college credit for skillsand knowledge attained at the high school level and to eliminateduplication of instruction across the region.High schoolstudents who obtain such credit are able to make a productivetransition to the college level. All courses subject toarticulation have been analyzed by faculty from both thesecondary and postsecondary level and found to be equivalent.Eligibility1.Beginning with the High School Spring Graduating Classes of1991, students who have completed high school and who havecompleted the high school course(s) listed under [A] with aletter grade of "B" or better will be granted college creditfor the Moraine Valley Community College course listed under[B] which is part of the occupational program.[A]Regional High SchoolCourse(s)Office Procedures andTechnology.[B]MVCC CourseIMS 114GeneralOffice Procedures[C]College Credit3 Credit HoursApproved ProgramsCertificate Programs in Clerk Typist and Geneal Office Clerk.2.Tn order for credit to be granted, the student must enroll atMoraine Valley Community College within two calendar yearsfollowing high school graduation and apply for ProficiencyCredit.(After two calendar years, they are eligible forcollege credit through the Achieved Pri.pr Learning (APL)Program.)This agreement is effective with students whograduated after January 1, 1991,3.This agreement is subject to review and renewal on an annualbasis.4.The college course covered by this articulated agreement isdesigned to lead to the AAS degree or Certification ofProficiency in this program.4/1992.1"

The student's high school instructor acknowledges therequirements and course expectations of IMS 114 General OfficeProcedures at Moraine Valley Community College as follows:1.Prepare statistical tables.2.Prepare business forms such as invoices, account statements,purchase requisitions, and memorandums.3.Type letters in various styles.4.Use alpilabetic, geographic, subject, and numeric filingsystems.5.Use a follow-up system.6.Write checks, prepare deposit slips, identify types ofendorsements.7.Maintain a petty cash record, reconcile a bank statement,prepare income and balance sheets.8.Use microcomputers for routine data entry tasks.9.Obtain information concerning job opportunities, write aletter of application, prepare a data sheet, fill out anapplication, and write a follow-up letter.4/1992.

MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGEANDMORAINE AREA CAREER SYSTEMTECH PREP ASSOCIATE DEGREEARTICULATION AGREEMENTFORDEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSThis articulation agreement among Moraine ValleyCommunity College and the secondary schools of the Moraine AreaCareer System is intended to provide college credit for skillsand knowledge attained at the high school level and to eliminateduplication of instruction across the region.High schoolstudents who obtain such credit are able to make a productivetransition to the college level.All cou

TITLE Moraine Area Career System (MACS). Technology. Preparation Final Report for 1992. INSTITUTION Moraine Valley Community Coll., Palos Hills, Ill. SPONS AGENCY Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield. Dept. of Adult, Vocational and Technical Education. PUB DATE 30 Jun 92 NOTE. 58p. PUB TYPE Reports Descriptive (141) EDRS PRICE MF01 .