But I don't want any complaints. This leaves faculty little latitude when coupled with the almost predictable student resistance noted above. Integration takes time, resources and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. Mr. Salas urged perseverance for those involved in integrating vocational and academic competencies. Gradually, resistance will be overcome as students, faculty and administrators see the positive outcomes resulting from integrated curriculum.
Integration makes sense.
Alfredo Salas works in conjunction with the El Paso Community College Integrated Vocational Academic Learning Program. Previous Articles Begins Here And Continues To End Of Page. Team Approaches Build Solid Programs by Steve Smith Steve Smith, Instructor at El Paso Community College, is involved with the Integrated Vocational and Academic Learning Program. Mr. Smith is an occupational educator in the Computer Information Systems area. Below, he describes the actual process used at EPCC to integrate academic competencies into courses within his department.