March 4, 2021
The Lewis-Clark State College’s Auto Mechanics Technology program had its Master Automobile Service Technology or MAST accreditation renewed for five years.
The MAST accreditation is the highest level of program accreditation recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. Since 1972, ASE has worked to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service by testing and certifying automotive professionals.
In 1983, the ASE Education Foundation was founded to evaluate entry-level technical training programs against standards developed by the automotive industry. It recommends qualifying secondary and post-secondary programs for accreditation by the ASE.
In a letter from the ASE Education Foundation to the LC State Auto Mechanics Technology program and its faculty were commended for “maintaining program’s standards, and continuing to meet the industry’s requirements. The explosion in automotive technology makes your high-quality automo
ASE expands number of auto tests available with Spanish translation
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LEESBURG, Va. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has expanded the range of automobile certifications tests offered with Spanish-language translations to include all the tests it offers.
The Spanish-translation option, which started in
December 2020, now applies to all of the auto series, including A1, A2, A3, A7 and A8, ASE President and CEO Tim Zilke said, with the light-duty diesel test (A9) to be added later. As Spanish-speaking professional service technicians enter the workforce, it is important that ASE continues to meet their needs when it pertains to testing and certification, Mr. Zilke said, without quantifying the demand for the Spanish-language option.
MARIANNA The Chipola College Academic Center for Excellence is now offering free tutoring both in-person and online.
The popular spot on the college campus was forced to go virtual with the COVID pandemic. In the Fall 2020 term, ACE tutors conducted 500 sessions through ACE @ Home.
Students who are struggling with homework or preparing for tests, can stop by the ACE or make an appointment for online tutoring. The ACE offers free tutoring for almost every course offered at Chipola. Students also can get individual assistance or attend scheduled review sessions for that next big test.
Sessions are conducted by student peer tutors, as well as volunteers from the Chipola faculty. Computers also are available for class assignments and projects. Students can also join study groups with other students from the same classes.
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LEESBURG, Va. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has selected Mark Polke of Robert Bosch L.L.C. as its chairman for 2021, succeeding Bobby Bassett, the recently retired Gates Corp. executive.
Mr. Polke is director of Bosch Workshop Concepts, North America. Mr. Bassett will remain on the board of directors as past chair.
Other officers selected for 2021 include:
Brad Pellman, president, Pellman s Automotive, vice chairman;
Homer Hogg, director, technical services, Travel Centers of America, treasurer; and
Brian Szalk, vice president, planner, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, secretary. Our leadership board is instrumental in helping ASE continue to provide exceptional service to our industry and they help us provide high-quality certification programs that automotive professionals can use to show their expertise and knowledge, ASE President and CEO Tim Zilke said.
Career and technical education classes were recognized as the reason some students stay in school, and giving students a pass on end-of-year standardized testing ramifications due to pandemic-related constraints were among the discussions by the Monroe County School Board during the workshop of its Jan. 12 meeting in Key West.
Several items were approved in the regular agenda, including the creation of a new position emphasizing professional growth management and community relations; updating board policies; budget summary reports; student progression plan update; legislative policies with exclusions; and an agreement for Monroe County Sheriffâs Office detention center facility education services.
The new staff position is âan area of critical concern,â said Schools Superintendent Theresa Axford, and feasible given belt-tightening and cost-cutting in related areas that resulted in a gain of more than $400,000 of unspent funds to warrant creating the more-focused posi