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Committee advances statewide construction-technology credit crosswalk for placement on consent agenda
Summary
The technical education committee recommended approval of a crosswalk aligning KSDE construction pathway courses with KBOR common courses, citing Perkins grant support, industry input via AGC Kansas, and planned implementation in fall 2025.
The Kansas Board of Regents technical education and curriculum committee on Dec. 5 recommended approval of a construction-technology articulated-credit crosswalk that aligns Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) pathway courses with Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) common courses and directed staff to place the item on the consent agenda.
Board staff member Crystal said the crosswalk is a provisional alignment that will be converted into a statewide Construction Technology Articulation Map after formal approval. She said the document maps KSDE high-school competencies to KBOR common-course competencies and NCCER standards, and that the realigned program is planned for implementation in fall 2025.
The crosswalk was produced under a Perkins Reserve grant that funded up to two postsecondary faculty stipends. Crystal identified the grant recipient as Joseph Dobbs of Fort Hays Tech Northwest, and noted participants included faculty from 16 colleges, KSDE staff, and KBOR staff. "This crosswalk was based on comparisons of KSDE pathway course competencies to KBOR common course competencies, NCCER standards for certifications, and pre-existing caveats included in KSDE statewide articulation agreements," Crystal said.
Industry representatives urged approval. PJ Reilly of Build Up Kansas, speaking for AGC Kansas, said he has visited about 100 schools and that more than 60% lacked dual or concurrent credit agreements. "This particular articulation agreement just fills that gap," Reilly said, adding the crosswalk expands students' access to postsecondary credit and occupational pathways.
Committee members asked about business and industry input. Crystal and other members said industry feedback was gathered earlier during the program alignment phase and that AGC Kansas participation represents employer perspectives. After discussion, committee member Mark moved to approve the crosswalk and place it on the consent agenda; Natalie Clark seconded. The chair called for aye, and the motion was recorded as carried.
The committee acknowledged staff and external contributors and closed the item. The committee’s next meeting is scheduled for Jan. 16, 2025; the full authority meets Dec. 19.
