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Institutional Self-Study Report

Petroleum Services Baccalaureate

Petroleum Services Associate

Safety Technology Associate

Degree Programs

Institution: Nicholls State University

President: Dr. Stephen Hulbert

City & State: Thibodaux, LA 70310

Prepared by:

John Griffin

Mike Pemberton

Michael Gautreaux

Frank Poskey

Submission Date: March 18, 2011

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Table of Contents

Section Title Page Number

I. The Onsite Visit 4

II. General Information 6

III. Compliance with Standards 10

6.1/5.1 Preparation of Self-Study Report 10

6.2/5.2 Philosophy and Objectives 11

6.2.2/5.2.2 Program Definition 11

6.2.3/5.2.3 Program Acceptance 12

6.2.4/5.2.4 Program Goals 13

6.3/5.3 Major Programs 17

6.3.1/5.3.1 Program Name 17

6.3.2/5.3.2 Program Level 18

6.3.3/5.3.3 Program Definition 18

6.3.4/5.3.4 Program Emphasis 19

6.3.5/5.3.5 Foundation Requirements 20

6.3.6/5.3.6 Course Sequencing 24

6.3.7/5.3.7 Application of Mathematics and Science 26

6.3.8/5.3.8 Computer Applications 27

6.3.9/5.3.9 Communications 27

6.3.10/5.3.10 Industrial Experiences 29

6.3.11/5.3.11 Competency Identification 30

6.3.12/5.3.12 Competency Validation 35

6.3.13/5.3.13 Program Development, Revision, and

Evaluation:

35

6.3.14/5.3.14 Transfer Course Work 36

6.3.15 /5.3.15 Upper Division Course Work 37

6.3.16/5.3.16 Program Publicity 38

6.3.17/5.3.17 Legal Authorization 40

6.4/5.4 Instruction 40

6.4.1/5.4.1 Course Syllabi 40

6.4.2/5.4.2 Reference Materials 41

6.4.3/5.4.3 Program Balance 41

6.4.4/5.4.4 Problem-Solving Activities 43

6.4.5/5.4.5 Supervision of Instruction 43

6.4.6/5.4.6 Scheduling of Instruction 43

6.5/5.5 Faculty 44

6.5.1/5.5.1 Full -Time Faculty 44

6.5.2/5.5.2 Minimum Faculty Qualification 44

6.5.3/5.5.3 Academic Preparation of Faculty 45

6.5.4/5.5.3 Selection and Appointment Policies 45

6.5.5/5.5.4 Tenure and Reappointment Policies 46

6.5.6/5.5.5 Faculty Loads 46

6.6/5.6 Students 47

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Section Title Page Number

6.6.1/5.6.1 Admission and Retention Standards 47

6.6.2/5.6.2 Scholastic Success of Students 47

6.6.3/5.6.3 Placement of Graduates 50

6.6.5/5.6.5 Student Evaluation of Program(s) 50

6.6.6/5.6.6 Student Enrollment 50

6.6.7/5.6.7 Advisory and Counseling Services 51

6.6.8/5.6.8 Ethical Practices 51

6.7/5.7 Administration 52

6.7.1/5.7.1 Program Administration 52

6.7.2/5.7.2 Administrative Leadership 52

6.7.3/5.7.3 Administrative Support 53

6.8/5.8 Facilities and Equipment 53

6.8.1/5.8.1 Adequacy of Facilities and Equipment 53

6.8.2/5.8.2 Support for the Facilities and Equipment 54

6.8.3/5.8.3 Appropriateness of Equipment 54

6.9/5.9 Computer Systems 54

6.9.1/5.9.1 Availability of Computer Systems 54

6.9.2/5.9.2 Utilization of Computer Systems 55

6.10/5.10 Financial Resources 56

6.10.1/5.10.1 Financial Support 56

6.10.2/5.10.2 External Financial Support: 58

6.11/5.11 Library Servicese 58

6.11.1/5.11.1 Library Resources 58

6.11.2/5.11.2 Utilization of Library Resources 63

6.12/5.12 Support Personnel 63

6.12.1/5.12.1 Support personnel 63

6.13/5.13 Placement services 63

6.13.1/5.13.1 Placement Services 63

6.13.2/5.13.2 Cooperative Education 64

6.14/5.14 Industrial Advisory Committee(s) 65

6.14.1/5.14.1 Program Advisory Committee(s) 66

6.14.2/5.14.2 Advisory Committee Meetings 66

6.15/5.15 Education Innovation 66

6.15.1/5.15.1 Educational Innovation 66

6.16/5.16 Assessment 67

6.16.1/5.16.1 Assessment Plan and Integration: 67

Appendix I Alumni & Employer Survey Results: Ref.

6.3.12/5.3.12

70

Appendix II Cooperative Agreements: Ref.: 6.3.14/5.3.14 90

Appendix III Faculty Resumes: Ref.: 6.5.1/5.5.1 93

Appendix IV Graduate Placement Statistics: Ref.: 6.6.3/5.6.3 122

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I. The On-Site Visit

A. Date of the Visit: April 4-5, 2011

B. Visiting Team Members:

Team Chair:

Dr. C. Ray Diez

Western Illinois University

Knoblauch Hall 135

1 Univ Circle

Macomb, IL 61455-1390

(309) 298-1091

[email protected]

Mr. Bobby Jones

University of Arkansas-Fort

Smith

P O Box 3649

5210 Grand Avenue

Fort Smith, AR 72913

(479) 788-7798

[email protected]

Dr. Todd Myers

Ohio University

124B Stocker Center

Athens, OH 45701-2979

(740) 593-1455

[email protected]

C. Proposed On-Site Visit Agenda:

Sunday, April 3, 2011

4:30 PM Visiting Team arrives.

6:00 PM Dinner Meeting - Team meets with Mr. Michael Gautreaux and Dr. John Griffin

Monday, April 4, 2011

7:45 AM Welcome briefing in Department of Applied Sciences department/college, tour

laboratories (production safety systems lab, AADE Distance Education and Computer

Simulation Lab, and industrial hygiene equipment lab), video capture interactive classrooms,

faculty offices, and other physical plant on campus with the instructor(s) responsible for each

laboratory.

8:45 AM Conduct short faculty interviews, by individual team members, so all faculty

members are interviewed individually. Interview topics will include faculty member opinions of

the Industrial Technology program(s) regarding its: (a) role or function, (b) strengths, and (c)

areas for possible improvement.

9:30 AM Team meets with representative of Admissions, Financial Aid, Transfer Officer

(Courtney Cassard), Registrar, Veterans Affairs (Ms. Wanda Porche), and University College

(Ms. Melancon). Team members will go to the respective offices for a brief meeting.

11:45 AM Industrial Advisory Board Members and Student Engagement Lunch. At this

lunch, Industrial Advisory Board representatives meet informally with student chapter leaders

from student organizations: American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE), Society of

Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and American Association of Safety Engineers (ASSE). Short

interviews will be conducted with several groups of two to three student representatives using the

same topics as with faculty.

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1:30 PM Team meets with Dean Dr. Badiollah R. Asrabadi in Dr. Badi's office.

2:00 PM Team meets with Dr. Allayne "Laynie" Barrilleaux, Vice President for Academic

Affairs in Dr. Barrilleaux’s office.

2:35 PM Work in resource room, review curriculum outlines, textbooks, sample student

assignments, examinations, and grading standards.

4:00 PM Demonstration of AADE computer simulation lab software, Production Safety

Systems Lab simulation, demonstration of industrial hygiene sampling equipment and field trip

to ExxonMobil operational production site.

5:30 PM Team Dinner- Team would like the opportunity to continue visiting with

University personnel. Attendance is not required.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

8:00 AM Conduct brief individual team member interviews on campus with selected

administrators including those with responsibility in areas such as curriculum, finance,

personnel, library, physical plant, planning, support service disciplines, and others. Meetings

have been setup with library director (Carol Mathias), Academic Computing Director (Tom

Bonvillain), Math Department Chair (Scott Beslin), Geology Professor (Marguerite Moloney),

Career Services Director (Ms. Kristie Tauzin) and Executive Vice President (Mr. Larry Howell).

9:00 AM Team work in resource room.

9:50 AM Classroom Observation of 4 classes so as to overlap the 10:20-10:30 class change.

During this time, visit at least one class for each of the 3 programs (30 min each). If schedules

permit, more classes can be included. The team will split for this activity.

11:00 AM Team work in resource room. Document team member reactions to department

responses to standards and make comparisons between team member observations and

interviews and information in self-study report. Make phone calls or visits with industry and

college personnel who are regularly associated with the Petroleum programs. SPE, AADE and

ASSE representatives.

12:00 PM Working lunch provided for team and the team will work in resource room. Final

meeting of team to review and agree upon major findings and recommendations to be included in

the final report.

1:00 PM Make an informal verbal report to the College Dean, Vice President of Academic

Affairs, and program coordinators, Mr. Gautreaux and Dr. Griffin before leaving the campus.

This report should include the identification of those standards that are thought to be in partial or

non-compliance for each program and the teams’ recommendation to the Board.

2:00 PM ATMAE team concludes on-site visit and departs.

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C. Current Accreditation Status of Program:

“All Programs Have Same Response”

The three programs received initial accreditation by ATMAE formerly NAIT effective

11/1/2008 – 11/1/2011.

II. General Information

A. The Institution

1. Name and Address

Nicholls State University

Office of Records and Registration

Candies Hall

P.O. Box 2059

Thibodaux, La. 70310

2. Number of Students Enrolled

NSU Fall 2010 NSU Spring 2011

Total 7,093 6,385

Full-Time 5,158 4,762

Part-Time 1,935 1,623

Full-time Equivalent 5,962 5,482 Source: IR as of 2/18/2011

3. Total Full-Time Equivalent Faculty: 256

4. Operating Budget:

a. Current: 2010-11: $58,538,699.00 (Budgeted)

b. Five-Year History

Year Actual Expenditures

2005-2006 $47,944,557.36

2006-2007 $52,017,427.12

2007-2008 $56,658,771.17

2008-2009 $56,986,434.91

2009-2010 $53,929,414.78

2010-2011 $58,538,699.00

5. Institutional Accreditation Organization(s) and Dates of Accreditation

Nicholls State University (NSU) is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges &

Schools (SACS) accreditation that was obtained in 1964 and reaffirmed on December 11,

2006. The next re-accreditation will be in 2016.

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6. History of Accreditation


The three programs received initial accreditation by ATMAE effective 11/1/2008 –

11/1/2011. The programs have not had any prior accreditations nor actions taken by other

accrediting agencies which have either denied the programs accreditation or pre-

accreditation status, have placed the institution or programs on public probationary status, or

have revoked the accreditation or pre-accreditation status of the institution or programs.

7. Administration of the Institution

a. Head: Dr. Stephen Hulbert

P. O. Box 2001

Thibodaux LA 70310

(985) 448-4003

b. Chief Academic Officer: Dr. Allayne Barrilleaux Vice President for Academic

Affairs:

P. O. Box 2002

Thibodaux, LA 70310

(985) 448-4011

8. Major Academic Units (Colleges) Within the Institution

Associate of General Studies

Associate of Science

• Child Development and Preschool

Management

• Culinary Arts

• Petroleum Services

• Safety Technology

Bachelor of Arts

• Education Degree Programs

• English

• Government

• History

• Mass Communication

• Music

• Psychology

• Sociology

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies

Bachelor of Music Education

Bachelor of Science

• Accounting

• Athletic Training

• Biology

• Business Administration

• Chemistry

• Communicative Disorders

• Computer Information Systems

• Culinary Arts

• Dietetics

• Education Degree Programs

• Finance

• Geomatics

• Health Sciences

• Management

• Marketing

• Mathematics

• Petroleum Services

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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9. Institutional Mission and Goals

The University Mission Statement is as follows:

Nicholls State University provides a unique blend of excellent academic programs to meet

the needs of Louisiana and beyond. The University cultivates productive, responsible,

engaged citizens in a personalized, culturally rich, and dynamic learning environment

through quality teaching, research, and service.

The institutional goals in support of the university's mission is to create a personalized,

culturally rich, and dynamic learning environment. The General Education Program at

Nicholls State University provides a common integrative learning experience for all

undergraduates, regardless of their major or their program of study. This common core of

study develops and fosters: foundational competencies in communication, critical thinking,

computer and information literacy, and quantitative reasoning; an understanding of the

natural and social worlds in which we live; an awareness of the importance of the past and a

familiarity with the cultural movements that have shaped the present; an informed

appreciation for the artistic and philosophical expressions of the human community; the

exercise of moral reasoning, ethical choices, and social responsibility; intellectual curiosity;

independent and life-long learning; and knowledgeable and tolerant perspectives of

intercultural and international issues and challenges.

10. Relationship of Institution to Superior Governing Body

The President of Nicholls State reports to the President of the University of Louisiana

System, Randy Moffette.

Administrative Unit(s) Information

1. Name and Address of Department Administrative Unit:

The program is part of the College of Arts and Sciences and housed within the Department of

Applied Sciences.


Department of Applied Sciences

P. O. Box 2148

Thibodaux, LA 70310

2. Names of Dean and Department Head:

The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences is Dr. Badiollah R. Asrabadi.

The Department Head of Applied Sciences is Dr. Balaji Ramachandran and program

coordinators are Mr. Michael Gautreaux, CSP, and Dr. John Griffin.

3. Names of other Departments in Administrative Unit:

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DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT

HEAD/

COORDINATOR

OFFICE

PHONE

APPLIED SCIENCES Geomatics, Petroleum Services (4 & 2 year

program), Safety Technology (2 year

program), Pre-Engineering, Professional Land

Surveyor Certification

Dr. Balaji

Ramachandran/ Mr.

Michael Gautreaux,

& Dr. John Griffin

322

Gouaux

448-

4692

ART

Art

Ms. Jean Donegan 221

Talbot

448-

4597

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

General, Environmental, and Marine Biology;

Microbiology, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Med

Technology, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Physical

Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-

Pharmacy, Pre-Physician Assistant,

Pre-Dental Hygiene,

MS in Marine & Environmental Biology

Dr. John Doucet

114

Gouaux

448-

4700

GOVERNMENT AND SOCIAL

SCIENCES Government, Sociology

Dr. James Butler 207

Peltier

448-

4610

LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE English, French

Dr. Ellen Barker 251

Peltier

448-

4453

MASS COMMUNICATION Mass Communication, Speech, Theater

Dr. James Stewart 102

Talbot

448-

4586

MATHEMATICS / COMPUTER

SCIENCE Mathematics

MS in Community/Technical College

Mathematics

Computer Science

Dr. Scott Beslin 108

Peltier

448-

4381

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Chemistry; Pre-Medicine, Pre-Optometry,

Pre-Dentistry

Dr. Vincent

Giannamore

210 Beauregard

448-

4502

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Music

Dr. Carol Britt

240

Talbot

448-

4600

4. Names of Program Head(s):

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Mr. Michael Gautreaux, CSP, & Dr. John M. Griffin

5. Names and Titles of others with Program Administration and/or Coordination

Responsibility:

Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Services Technology (PSBS)

Dr. John M. Griffin, Associate Professor

Associate of Science degree in Petroleum Services Technology (PSAS)

Mike Pemberton, Assistant Professor

Associate of Science degree in Safety Technology (STAS)

Michael Gautreaux, Instructor

6. Titles of Degree and Program for which accreditation are being requested:

1. Bachelor of Science – Petroleum Services

2. Associate of Science – Petroleum Services

3. Associate of Science – Safety Technology

III. Compliance With Standards

The information in the following section deals specifically with how the Petroleum Services

Bachelor of Science, Petroleum Services Associate of Science, and the Safety Technology

Associate of Science degree programs in the Department of Applied Sciences complies with

ATMAE standards. The programs are two plus two wherein students enrolled in the bachelor

may receive the associates degree upon completion of the degree requirements thereof and then

continue with the Bachelor of Science. The response to accreditation standards for each of the

three programs to be reviewed have been consolidated into one report herein. Distinctions are

made within the report for different responses for the three programs as applicable. These

differences have been identified within the report by program.

6.1/5.1 Preparation of Self-Study Report

Self-Analysis: The Self-Study Report shall follow the guidelines and be completed by a

representative portion of the institution’s administrative staff, teaching faculty, and

students.


The Self-Study Report was compiled and written during the fall 2010 and spring 2011 semesters.

Full-time and adjunct teaching faculty were active in the document’s preparation. The Self-

Study Report was prepared with the assistance of student representatives from American

Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE), Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), and

American Association of Safety Engineers (ASSE) chapter organizations and the Program’s

Industrial Advisory Board. The 2009 ATMAE Accreditation Handbook was used as the guide for

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the Self-Study Report. Institutional data was provided by the University President’s Office,

Office of Institutional Research, and the Dean’s office for the College of Arts and Sciences.

6.2/5.2 Philosophy and Objectives

6.2.1/5.2.1 Mission: The department, college, and institutional missions shall be compatible

with the approved definition of Industrial Technology.


The three programs meet this standard and the definition of “Industrial Technology.” Each

program is oriented to the field of study designed to prepare technical and/or technical

management-oriented professionals for employment in business, industry, education, and

government.

Department Mission: The Department of Applied Sciences provides a unique blend of excellent

academic programs by offering curricula in Geomatics, Petroleum Services, and Safety

Technology to meet the needs of industry in Louisiana and beyond.

Program Mission: The Petroleum Services and Safety Technology programs cultivates

productive citizens and employees for Louisiana and the nation’s petroleum industry and its

related fields in business, industry, education, and government by developing technical,

supervisory, and intercultural knowledge and skills through quality teaching, research, and

service.

http://www.nicholls.edu/doas/mission/

College Mission: The College of Arts and Sciences provides every student with a core body of

knowledge and the skills for lifelong learning fundamental to a university education. The College

offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees to majors within its various programs of study.

In addition, through research and creative work, service, and teaching, the faculty contributes to

the advancement of knowledge.

http://www.nicholls.edu/catalog/2010-2011/html/college_of_arts_and_sciences/

Institutional Mission: Nicholls State University provides a unique blend of excellent academic

programs to meet the needs of Louisiana and beyond. The University cultivates productive,

responsible, engaged citizens in a personalized, culturally rich, and dynamic learning

environment through quality teaching, research, and service.

http://www.nicholls.edu/catalog/2010-2011/html/general_information/

6.2.2/5.2.2 Program Definition: The program of study definition and purpose shall be compatible

with the approved definition of Industrial Technology.


The Petroleum Services and Safety Technology Programs seek to apply the theories of physics

and mathematics into application-oriented problems from the specialization areas of oilfield

operations-drilling, completions, oil/gas processing, and production. Through general education

http://www.nicholls.edu/doas/mission/

http://www.nicholls.edu/catalog/2010-2011/html/college_of_arts_and_sciences/

http://www.nicholls.edu/catalog/2010-2011/html/general_information/

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requirements and petroleum services management classes, the principles found in the humanities

and the social and behavioral sciences are taught. Communication skills are developed through

each petroleum services and safety class using student research papers, group projects, and

student presentations. Computer usage is an integral part of both written and oral presentations

as part of communication classes. Social and team dynamics are enhanced through group

projects in 300-400 level classes. Computer simulation, hands-on production safety systems lab,

field trips, and cooperative work experience courses provide students the opportunity to apply

principles and technology taught in the classroom to real life industrial applications.

6.2.3/5.2.3. Program Acceptance: Each program of study shall be understood and accepted by

appropriate individuals and representative groups within the internal university community and

the external business and industrial community.


The programs have an excellent rapport with campus administrative personnel (University

President, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences,

Assistant Vice President for Business & Administration, and Vice President of Student Affairs).

The programs continually work with activities involving students, faculty, business, and industry

leaders that highlight the academic programs.

Professional Societies and companies supportive of the program with which students and faculty

have on-going productive relationships include:

1. AADE

2. SPE

3. ASSE

4. BJ Services

5. Bollinger Shipyards

6. British Petroleum (BP)

7. Blanchard Contractors

8. Cameron

9. Chevron

10. Conoco Phillips

11. Crescent Drilling and Production

12. Danos and Curole Marine Contractors,

Inc.

13. Edison Chouest Offshore

14. Energy Partners

15. ExxonMobil

16. Grand Isle Shipyard

17. Halliburton

18. Island Operating Company

19. Marathon Refinery

20. McDermott International

21. MI Swaco

22. Oil States

23. Premier Safety Management

24. PMI (Production Management Inc.)

25. Safety and Training Consultants

26. Safety Management Services

27. Schlumberger

28. Shell

29. Transocean Drilling

30. Wood Group

The programs are continuously used by industry to recruit technical, supervisory, and

management personnel for the oil and gas industry.

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6.2.4/5.2.4 Program Goals: Each program of study shall have: (1) clearly written short and long

range goals and objectives, which are consistent with the program mission statements; and (2)

plans for achieving them.


In an effort to fulfill the programs mission, the following strategic goals have been developed for

the three programs:

I. Increase opportunities for student access and success

II. Manage fiscal resources

III. Enhance hands-on experience

IV. Ensure quality and accountability

The strategic goals serve as guideposts for focusing the program’s energies on achieving its mission.

Specific initiatives and supporting strategies were updated by faculty and have been included below for

the three programs. There are six long term strategic goals (five or more years) and five short term

strategic goals (less than 5 years) with planned strategies for achieving the strategic goals.

GOAL I: Increase opportunities for student access and success

INITIATIVES AND SUPPORTING STRATEGIES

I-1 Increase enrollment by 15% from a baseline of 155 students combined for all three

programs (Based on fall 2010 14th

day enrollment) to 178 students by fall 2015. (Long

Term)

i. Task student chapter organizations to recruit students for this region and beyond

(regional community colleges in LA, MS, and TX) to include but not limited to:

High Schools presentations

Regional Colleges

Industry workplaces/heliports

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University College within Nicholls

ii. Faculty to promote programs at industry seminars

Gulf Coast Safety and Training Association

ASSE Bayou Chapter Meetings

SPE Deepwater Symposiums

SCIA Houma meetings

AADE Drilling Conferences

Local Chamber of Commerce

iii. Increase the number of courses offered each semester by streaming video, Internet,

and hybrid course delivery methods.

Utilize the Southern Regional Electronic Campus to expand course

availability of general education core courses to students.

www.electroniccampus.org

iv. Expand articulation agreements between Nicholls State University, Community

Colleges, and high schools pertaining to cross enrollment of courses.

I-2 Study the feasibility of a Petroleum Services Bachelor of Sciences curricula with a

concentration in Petroleum Technology and Safety Technology (Long Term)

i. Restructure existing core course offerings within the Board of Regents guidelines for

concentrations.

A concentration is an alternative track of courses within a major or option,

accounting for at least 30% of the major requirements.

ii. Fast track the approval process through Curriculum Committee.

iii. Notify ATMAE of concentrations developed for PSBS and its impact on accreditation

standards.

iv. Expand additional concentrations related to the petroleum industry under the PSBS

umbrella where industry support and the need is justified.

v. Establish articulation agreements with existing 2 year programs at Community

Colleges (River Parish, Nunez, and others) to form a focus group to developing

additional 4 year concentrations. i.e. Use the River Parish, Fletcher and Nunez

Community College Process Technology A.S. as a feeder to transfer their students to

our 4 year degree program concentrations.

I-3 Create an alternative branding to the “7 n 7” program. (Short Term)

i. Task the SPE, AADE and ASSE student organizations to recommend new name

changes for branding the program.

ii. Update website, catalog and brochures to reflect the new branding name.

iii. Include new branding of the program in advertisement and marketing initiatives.

iv. Accommodate the 21 and 21 crew rotation schedules in the Gulf of Mexico deep

water exploration and development with new virtual classroom technology.

I-4 Recruit qualified subject matter experts to teach core program courses. (Short Term)

1. Fill currently advertised position for a full-time faculty for the Safety Technology

Program.

https://jobs.nicholls.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=

136864

http://www.electroniccampus.org/

https://jobs.nicholls.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=136864

https://jobs.nicholls.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=136864

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2. Recruit and hire a new faculty member for the Petroleum Program to replace the

vacant position.

3. Recruit replacement faculty member for retiring specialty positions.

4. Establish a network of adjunct/subject matter experts to teach major courses.

5. Seek funding alternatives for attractable adjunct pay to recruit qualified petroleum

and safety experts.

6. Award AADE Endowment by the Fall 2011.

GOAL II: Manage Fiscal Resources INITIATIVES AND SUPPORTING STRATEGIES

II-1 Increase the average 5 year graduate rate by 25% from a baseline count of 44 per academic

year to 55 year academic year for the three degree programs combined (PSBS, PSAS and

STAS) by fall 2015. Baseline consists of the 5 year average for all programs starting in

02/03 to 06/07. (Long Term) i. Work with Institutional Research to establish annual tracking report developed on

14th

fall enrollment specific to Petroleum Services and Safety Technology Programs.

ii. Establish a big brother/big sister mentoring relationship with junior and senior

students welcoming and guiding first year students.

iii. Increase the number of course offerings per semester in major programs as necessary

to meet demand.

iv. Increase the number of web based courses and hybrid web courses as necessary to

meet demand.

II-2 Develop facility plans to accommodate enrollment growth and capacity needs for

additional classroom, lab and office space (Short Term)

i. Request interim classroom and lab space from Culinary Department as they move

into new facility.

ii. Develop building plans and costs estimates for Arts and Sciences building to house

programs, classroom, lab space, offices and research facility.

iii. Collaborate with Geomatics Program to acquire building funding from industry.

iv. Establish dialog with Nicholls State University administration, regional legislative

delegation and Board of Regents on commitment to matching state funds for new

facility.

GOAL III: Enhance “hands-on” experience INITIATIVES AND SUPPORTING STRATEGIES

III-1 Expand simulation software for Petroleum and Safety Technology lab courses. (Long

Term)

i. Secure funding from Industrial Advisory Board for well control simulator ($85,000)

ii. Secure industry funding for drilling fluids lab ($40,000).

iii. Secure industry funding for artificial lift simulator ($62,000).

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iv. Network with BP Houma Learning Center for students and newly announced

Chevron center to be located in Gray, LA.

III-2 Partner with major oil company to utilize their training facilities or worksites. (Long

Term)

i. Increase field/lab course modules embedded into existing courses with oil and service

companies.

British Petroleum (BP) – Houma, LA

Chevron ERTC – Lafayette, LA

Shell – Robert, LA

ES&H – Houma, LA

Safety and Training Consultants – Houma, LA

Weatherford – Houma, LA

Oil State – Houma, LA

Schlumberger – Houma, LA

TODCO, Houma, LA

Transocean Drilling – Gibson, LA

Halliburton – Houma, LA

III-3 Expand internship program within the Petroleum and Safety program for co-operative

work study. (Short Term)

i. Create a network of petroleum and safety internships for summer sessions.

ii. Work with Career Services at Nicholls State University to help establish a working

relationship with local and regional oil and service contractors to establish summer

work programs for Petroleum and Safety majors.

iii. Target students with no industry field experience for intern program.

iv. Establish a mentor program whereby traditional students (those not working in the

field before or during their Nicholls State University matriculation) gain access to

field work For example, they could shadow a Baker Energy operator on land as he

performs his duties.

III-4 Develop Academic Credit and Advanced Placement Opportunities. (Short Term)

i. Provide Nicholls State University Credit Examinations to students who claim special

competence gained through practical experience, extensive training, or completion of

courses in non-accredited institutions.

ii. Create credit examinations for L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College course

work pursuant to the articulation agreement for specific courses (PSET 231, PSET

310, and PSET 341). See Appendix II.

iii. Identify additional industry certifications that will satisfy student learning outcomes

for various lab courses and lecture courses. Create credit examinations for course

work in the major programs.

Well Completion Certification

T2 Certification

OSHA Ed Center Courses

o 501 – General Industry – OSHA General Industry Outreach

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o 502 – Construction – OSHA Construction Outreach Trainer

Program.

Board Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Occupational Safety and Health Technologist (OHST)

Construction Safety and Health Technologist (CHST)

iv. Publicize procedures and options for course registration, credit and applicable testing

or course fees.

GOAL IV: Ensure Quality and Accountability INITIATIVES AND SUPPORTING STRATEGIES

IV-1 Maintain ATMAE accreditation for Petroleum Services and Safety Technology Programs

(Long Term).

i. Identification of faculty responsibility areas relative to ATMAE accreditation process.

ii. Integrate ATMAE Accreditation Process with SACS-COC 10 Year Program Review

Process.

6.3/5.3 Major Program(s)

6.3.1/5.3.1 Program Name: Each program of study and/or program option shall have appropriate

titles consistent with the approved ATMAE definition of Industrial Technology.

Bachelor of Science – Petroleum Services

The program name is: Petroleum Services (PSET). The University awards the Bachelor

of Science degree in Petroleum Services to students who complete the course work listed

in B.S. curriculum. The program offers a curriculum of technical, people oriented, and

safety courses to prepare the student for middle to upper level management positions in

drilling or production operations, or for the service and supply segment of the petroleum

industry. There are no options offered within the Bachelor of Science program.

Associate of Science – Petroleum Services

The program name is: Petroleum Services (PSET). The University awards the Associate

of Science degree to students who complete course work listed in A.S. curriculum. The

curriculum contains a blend of technical and supervisory courses to prepare a person for

the more complex technical and middle management positions in the drilling and

production operations as well as the highly technical service and supply segment.

Associate of Science – Safety Technology

The University awards the Associate of Science degree to students who complete course

work in Safety Technology A.S. program. The curriculum contains a blend of technical

and supervisory courses to prepare a person for the more complex technical and middle

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management positions in the drilling and production operations as well as the highly

technical service and supply segment.

6.3.2/5.3.2 Program Level: The program of study shall lead to the associate/baccalaureate degree,

and not less than the junior and senior years of baccalaureate level study shall be offered by the

institution seeking accreditation. Appropriate lower division requirements may be offered by the

same institution or may be transferred from other institutions such as community colleges and

technical institutes.


The Petroleum Services program meets this standard. The program is a Bachelor of Science

(BS) program wherein the students must complete 120 semester hours. In accordance with

University policy, students must earn at least 25% of credit hours in residence at Nicholls State

University and 18 semester hours within the major field of study. They must earn at least 24 of

the last 30 semester hours offered in fulfillment of the degree requirements, six of which must be

in the major field at Nicholls State University and have at least 45 semester hours in courses

numbered 300 or above.

Associate of Science - Petroleum Services


The Petroleum Services associate and Safety Technology Associate program meets this standard.

The program is an Associate of Science (AS) program wherein the students must complete 66

semester hours. In accordance with University policy, students must earn at least 25% of credit

hours in residence at Nicholls State University and 18 semester hours within the major field of

study. They must earn at least 12 of the last 15 semester hours offered in fulfillment of the

degree requirements in residence at Nicholls State University. The Petroleum Services and

Safety Technology courses transfer into the 4 year Petroleum Services program. Many students

will complete the Associate programs and graduate with both associate degrees and proceed into

the Petroleum Services 4 year program.

6.3.3/5.3.3 Program Definition: The program of study may have more than one option,

specialization, or concentration; but specific course requirements for each option shall be clearly

specified, and the requirements for all program options shall meet or exceed appropriate ATMAE

standards.


The Petroleum Services programs major do not currently have options. However it is a long

term goal to create a safety concentration within the PSBS program.

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6.3.4/5.3.4 Program Emphasis: Primary emphasis in the program of study shall reflect the

current technology and management of industry.

The Industrial Advisory Board keeps faculty informed of the industry practices. Guest lecturers

from industry also keep students informed of current industry practices. Attendance by faculty at

professional national and regional meetings assists as well. The faculty subscribes to various

industry journals including but not limited to Journal of Petroleum Technology, Drilling

Contractor, Rigzone, Professional Safety, Occupational Safety, Go Gulf, Drilling of the AADE.


The PSBS curriculum incorporates historical, current, and emerging technologies in oil and gas

exploration, production, well logging, well completion and servicing, reservoir and separation

equipment fluid flow, and drilling fluids in a technical presentation format. Management-

oriented and safety courses are included so the total delivery prepares students for middle-to-

upper level management positions in drilling or production operations, government agencies

(e.g., Bureau of Ocean Energy Management & Regulatory Enforcement (BOEMRE) formerly

Mineral Management Service, Louisiana Department of Natural Resources) or for the service

and supply segment of the petroleum industry. The Industrial Advisory Board’s and institutional

liaisons form AADE, ASSE, and SPE keep faculty informed of industry needs and current

practices in the industry. Guest lecturers from industry keep students informed of current

industry regulations and cutting edge practices. Attendance at several professional national and

regional meetings assists faculty and students in staying current with technological advances in

the oil and gas energy sector.


The PSAS curriculum incorporates the historical, current, and emerging technologies in oil and

gas exploration, production, and drilling. The curriculum offers a technical and mid

management oriented curricula to meet the needs of the local, regional, state, and national

petroleum industry. The oil and gas industry is the economic engine of this area and this degree

program directly contributes qualified graduates to work in the oil and gas industry.

Membership in national and regional professional organizations is encouraged.


The STAS curriculum incorporates the historical, current, and emerging regulations and

technologies in safety, health and environmental practices with a focus within the oil and gas

industry. This course work is also part of the PSBS curriculum. Course work and assignments

are geared towards real world safety case histories and safety problems facing the oil and gas

industry. The total delivery prepares students for middle-to-upper level management positions in

safety, environmental and regulatory compliance positions in drilling or production operations,

government agencies (e.g., BOEMRE and Louisiana Department of Natural Resources) or for

the service and supply segment of the petroleum industry.

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6.3.5/5.3.5 Foundation Requirements: Program of study shall be a minimum of 120/60 semester

hours (or equivalent) and must meet the minimum foundation requirements shown in Table

6.1/5.1. Programs may exceed the maximum foundation requirements specified in each area, but

appropriate justification shall be provided for each program and/or program option that exceeds

the maximum limits. A specific list of courses and credit hours that are being counted toward

each curricular category shall be included in the Self-Study Report.


1. General Education – Humanities, English, History, Economics, Sociology, Psychology,

Speech, etc. (18-36 hours)

Freshman Seminar Course 1 sch

ENGL 101. English Composition I 3 sch

ENGL 102. English Composition II 3 sch

ENGL Literature Elective, General Education

Requirements (GER)

3 sch

Writing Intensive Course (GER) 3 sch

HIST Electives (GER 6 sch

Oral Communication Elective (OCR) 3 sch

Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective (GER) 6 sch

Computer Literacy Elective (CLR) 2 sch

Fine Arts Elective (GER) 3 sch

Total 33 sch

2. Mathematics – Algebra, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry, Calculus, Statistics, etc. (6-18

hours)

MATH Elective (GER) 6 sch

PSET 121 – Petroleum Computational Methods 3 sch

Total 9 sch

3. Physical Sciences – Physic, Chemistry, etc. (6-18 hours)

Physical Science Sequence (GER) 6 sch

Biological Science Elective (GER 3 sch

Total 9 sch

4. Management - Quality Management, Quality Control, Production Planning and Control,

Supervision, Finance/Accounting, Safety Management, Facilities Layout, Materials Handling,

Legal Aspects/Law, Marketing, Leadership, Project Management, International Business,

Teaming, and/or other courses consistent with the approved definition of Industrial Technology

(12- 24 hours)

PSET 301. Human Resources Utilization in the Petroleum

Industry.

3 sch

PSET 302. Intercultural Communications 3 sch

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PSET 452. Senior Seminar 3 sch

SATC 101. Governmental Regulatory Agencies 3 sch

SATC 112. Loss Control 3 sch

SATC 220. Safety and Health Program Planning 3 sch

SATC 230. Drug Abuse in Industry 3 sch

SATC 240. Marine Accident Prevention 3 sch

Total 24 sch

5. Technical - Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Computer Aided Design, Electronics,

Materials Science/Testing, Computer Science/Technology, Packaging and Distribution,

Construction, Manufacturing Processes, and/or other courses consistent with the approved

definition of Industrial Technology (24- 36 hours)

PSET 131. Reservoir Fluids 3 sch

PSET 171. Well Drilling 3 sch

PSET 231. Gas Production 3 sch

PSET 310. Safety and Control Systems 3 sch

PSET 331. Methods of Artificial Lift 3 sch

PSET 341. Oil Production 3 sch

PSET 371. Drilling Fluids 3 sch

PSET 381. Well Completion, Service and Workover 3 sch

PSET 384. Well Control 3 sch

PSET 401. Cooperative Work 3 sch

PSET 402. Cooperative Work 3 sch

SATC 350 – Industrial Safety or SATC 480 Construction

Safety

3 sch

Total 36 sch

6. Electives (6-18 hours)

Electives Approved (300 level or higher) 9 sch

Total 9 sch

Total semester hours 120 sch

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2. Mathematics – (3-12 hours)

MATH Electives (GER) 6 sch

Petroleum Computational Methods 3 sch

Total 9 sch

3. Physical Sciences – (3-12 hours)


Total 6 sch

4. Management - Quality Management, Quality Control, Production Planning

and Control, Supervision, Finance/Accounting, Safety Management, Facilities

Layout, Materials Handling, Legal Aspects/Law, Marketing, Leadership,

Project Management, International Business, Teaming, and/or other courses

consistent with the approved definition of Industrial Technology

SATC 101. Governmental Regulatory Agencies 3 sch

Safety Elective 3 sch


Sub Total 9 sch

And/Or

Technical - Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Computer Aided Design, Electronics,

Materials Science/Testing, Computer Science/Technology, Packaging and Distribution,

Construction, Manufacturing Processes, and/or other courses consistent with the approved

definition of Industrial Technology (29- 45 hours)

PSET 131. Reservoir Fluids 3 sch


PSET 231. Gas Production 3 sch

PSET 290. Special Problems 3 sch

PSET Elective 3 sch

Electives Approved 3 sch


Sub Total 20 sch

Total 29 sch


Fine Arts (GER), History (GER) &

University Prep

7 sch

Electives 6 sch

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Total 9 sch

2. Mathematics – (3-12 hours)

MATH Electives (GER) 6 sch

Petroleum Computational Methods 3 sch

Total 9 sch

3. Physical Sciences – (3-12 hours)


Total 6 sch

4. Management - Quality Management, Quality Control, Production Planning

and Control, Supervision, Finance/Accounting, Safety Management, Facilities

Layout, Materials Handling, Legal Aspects/Law, Marketing, Leadership,

Project Management, International Business, Teaming, and/or other courses

consistent with the approved definition of Industrial Technology

SATC 101. Governmental Regulatory

Agencies

3 sch

SATC 112. Loss Control 3 sch

SATC 220. Safety and Health

Programming

3 sch

SATC 230. Drug Abuse in Industry 3 sch

SATC 240. Marine Accident Prevention 3 sch

SATC 295. Safety Seminar 3 sch


Total 21 sch

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Technical - Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Computer Aided Design,

electronics, Materials Science/Testing, Computer Science/Technology, Packaging

and Distribution, Construction, Manufacturing Processes, and/or other courses

consistent with the approved definition of Industrial Technology (29- 45 hours)


PSET Elective 3 sch

PSET Elective 3 sch


Total 11 sch


Electives Approved 3 sch

Fine Arts (GER), History (GER) &

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6.3.6/5.3.6 Course Sequencing: There shall be evidence of appropriate sequencing of course work

in each program of study to ensure that advance level courses build upon concepts covered in

beginning level course work.


The Nicholls State University 2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog lists the courses required for

completion of the Petroleum Services degree for general education courses. For example

students must complete English 101 and 102 and Math 100, 117 or 101 prior to enrolling in any

300 level or higher course. Based on recommendations from the initial accreditation, the

following additional course prerequisites were added in the major courses.

The following table lists the prerequisite courses applicable to all three programs.

Prerequisite Courses Designated Courses

PSET 121 - Petroleum

Computational Methods

Any specified 300 or higher level

PSET or SATC course and SATC

295 Safety Seminar.

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Prerequisite Courses Designated Courses

PSET 131 – Reservoir Fluids Requires permission of the

program director.

PSET 171 - Well Drilling PSET 381 – Well Completion,

PSET 384 – Well Control, and

PSET 477 – Well Evaluation.

PSET 231 – Gas Production PSET 310 Safety Systems, PSET

331 Methods of Artificial Lift.

PSET 290 Special Problems Requires permission of the

program director.

PSET 401 – Cooperative Work Requires permission of the

program director.

PSET 402 Cooperative Work Requires permission of the

program director.

SATC 101 – Government

Regulations

SATC – 350 Industrial Safety,

SATC 450 – OSHA I

SATC 480 OSHA II

SATC 290 – Special Problems Requires permission of the

program director.

Below is a listing of applicable catalog course descriptions showing required prerequisites:

PSET 131. Reservoir Fluids. 3-3-0. Permission of the director of Petroleum Services. The

chemistry and physical properties of oil and gas. Su- odd years only. (15.0903)

PSET 290. Special Problems. 3-0-9. Permission of director of Petroleum Services. Selected

topics for individual study or research under staff supervision. For Petroleum Services

Technology majors. (15.0903)

PSET 305. Economics of the Petroleum Industry. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: PSET 121. Concepts of

economics as applied to the petroleum industry. (15.0999)

PSET 310. Safety and Control Systems. 3-3-0. Prerequisites: PSET 121 and PSET 231.

Pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and mechanical control, and safety systems with embedded

course lab exercises. (15.0903)

PSET 331. Methods of Artificial Lift. 3-3-0. Prerequisites: PSET 121 and PSET 231. Artificial

lift methods employed in the extraction of well bore fluids. Includes gas lift, hydraulic, electrical

and rod pumping design, installation, and operation. (15.0903)

PSET 341. Oil Production. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: PSET 121. Mechanical, hydraulic, and control of

problems associated with free flowing and artificially lifted oil well. (15.0903)

PSET 371. Drilling Fluids. 3-3-0. Prerequisites: PSET 121 and PSET 171. Nature and control of

drilling fluids as applied to drilling practices with embedded course lab exercises. (15.0903)

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PSET 381. Well Completion, Service and Workover. 3-3-0. Prerequisites: PSET 121 and PSET

171. Well completion practices, and problems of service and repair of oil and gas wells on land

and offshore locations with embedded course lab exercises. (15.0903)

PSET 384. Well Control. 3-3-0. Prerequisites: PSET 121 and PSET 171. Factors leading to well

kicks, methods of controlling these factors: the equipment and procedures used to control kicks

with embedded course lab exercises. (15.0903)

PSET 401, 402. Cooperative Work Experience. 3-0-20 each. Prerequisite: Permission of the

director of Petroleum Services. Supervised industrial experience related to academic studies.

(15.0903)

PSET 477. Well Evaluation, Methods, and Procedures. 3-3-0. Prerequisites: PSET 121 and PSET

171. Equipment methods and procedures used to evaluate the drilled hole. (15.0903)

SATC 290. Special Problems. 3-0-9. Permission of director of Petroleum Services. Selected

topic for individual study or research under staff supervision. For Safety Technology majors.

(15.0701)

SATC 295. Safety Seminar. 3-3-0. Permission of Director of Petroleum Services. Analysis of

selected safety industry problems under safety technology faculty supervision. (15.0701)

SATC 350. Industrial Safety. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: SATC 101. Protective equipment,

housekeeping, fire protection, machine control. Emphasis on accident-prevention factors related

to the petroleum industry. Includes drilling, production, crane operations, and transportation with

embedded course lab exercises. (15.0701)

SATC 450. OSHA I. General Industry Safety. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: SATC 101. General industry

safety and health standards as required by OSHA. (15.0701)

SATC 480. OSHA II. Construction Safety. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: SATC 101. Construction industry

safety and health standards as required by OSHA. This course is also available via Internet.

Basic computer knowledge is required for students enrolled in the Internet section. (15.0701)

6.3.7/5.3.7 Application of Mathematics and Science: Appropriate applications of the principles of

mathematics and science shall be evident in technical and management course work.


The importance of mathematics and science in the advancement of technology is recognized by

each instructor in the programs; therefore, each instructor includes mathematics and scientific

principles in each course as appropriate. Table 6.1/5.1 herein shows the application of

mathematics and science in the technical courses applicable to each program.

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6.3.8/5.3.8 Computer Applications: The program of study shall include instruction on computer

application software, and the use of computers for information retrieval and problem solving.


Table 6.1/5.1 also shows the application of computer technology in the various courses.

6.3.9/5.3.9 Communications: Oral presentations and technical report writing shall be evident in

both technical and management course requirements.


Oral presentations and technical report writing is stressed in the program as shown on Table

6.1/5.1.

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Table 6.1/5.1

Application Matrix

Course

Technology of

Contemporary

Industry

Computer

Application

Technica

l Problem

Solving

Oral

Presentation

Skills

Technica

l Writing

Skills

Applications

of Math

Applications

of Science

Management

PSET 301. Human

Resources Utilization

in the Petroleum

Industry

X X X X X

PSET 302.

Intercultural

Communications. X X

PSET 330. Oral and

Written

Communications

Applied to the

Petroleum Industry

Offshore Division

X X X X

PSET 452. Senior

Seminar X X X

SATC 220. Safety and

Health Program

Planning X X X X

SATC 230. Drug

Abuse in Industry X X X X X X

SATC 350. Industrial

Safety X X X X X X X

SATC 112. Loss

Control X X X X X X X

Technical

PSET 121 Petroleum

Computational

Methods X X X X

PSET 131. Reservoir

Fluids X X X X

PSET 171. Well

Drilling X X X X X X

PSET 231. Gas

Production X X X X

PSET 310. Safety and

Control Systems X X X

PSET 331. Methods of

Artificial Lift X X X X

PSET 341. Oil

Production X X X X

PSET 371. Drilling X X X X X X

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Fluids

PSET 381. Well

Completion, Service

and Workover X X X X X X

PSET 384. Well

Control X X X

SATC 101.

Governmental

Regulatory Agencies

X X X X X X

SATC 240. Marine

Accident Prevention X X X X X

SATC 295. Safety

Seminar

X X X

SATC 290. Special

Problems

X X

6.3.10/5.3.10 Industrial Experiences: Each program of study shall include appropriate industrial

experiences such as industrial tours, work-study options/cooperative education, and/or senior

seminars focusing on problem-solving activities related to industry. Industrial experiences shall be

designed to provide an understanding of the industrial environment and what industry expects of

students upon employment.


Two thirds of the enrolled students in the program maintain full or part-time jobs in the

petroleum industry in addition to pursuing their education. The industrial experience for these

particular students is unique. All programs include a special problems course (SATC 290, PSET

290 and PSET 452) which focuses on problem solving activities related directly to the petroleum

industry. The faculty schedule field visits as a part of specific class activities in order to expose

students to industry environments. Visits are made to drilling and production sites as well as

local and regional corporate offices and petroleum conferences. The four year bachelor of

science now have two required cooperative work experience course electives (PSET 401 and

402). This was a recommendation from the initial ATMAE visit. For those students who do not

have employment opportunities, intern opportunities are provided by local industry. In addition,

the American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE) and Society of Petroleum Engineers

(SPE) and American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Student Sections are engaged with the

host chapters in New Orleans, LA and Houma, LA. Students are encouraged to attend these

local chapter meetings to network with working safety professionals and production and drilling

engineers. Our students are invited and encouraged to attend technical conferences to which

these organizations will waive the conference registration fees for our students. Students will

participate in SPE sponsored field trips organized by SPE-Delta Section.

The following list summarizes the industrial experiences for students in all programs or

industrial real-life experiences.

Activity Correlating Course(s)

Drilling Site Visit PSET 171

PSET 381

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Activity Correlating Course(s)

ExxonMobil Production Site

Visit

PSET 231

PSET 341

Annual Deepwater

Symposiums – New

Orleans, LA

Applicable to all courses

SPE Delta Section Events Applicable to all courses

Annual AADE New Orleans

Technical Conference

PSET 171

Monthly ASSE - Bayou

Chapter Meetings

Applicable to all SATC courses

Bollinger Shipyard, Inc.,

Lockport, LA

Intern program participate

McDermott Fabricators,

Amelia, LA


John Deer, Thibodaux, LA Intern program participate

Wetland Equipment

Company, Thibodaux, LA

SATC 350 – Field trip for machine guarding workshop.

Oil State, Houma, LA SATC 350 Field Trip for industrial hygiene testing

Cameron International,

Berwick, LA


Guest Lecturer: Frank

Bonvillain, MMSI, Houma,

La

SATC 230 annual guest speaker

ExxonMobil Refinery,

Chalmette, LA

Annual field trip

BP Houma Learning Center,

Houma, LA


Annual AADE Technical

Conference - Houston

Applicable to all E&P courses

6.3.11/5.3.11 Competency Identification: Student competencies shall be identified for each

program of study, including all options, which are relevant to current employment opportunities

available to graduates.

All three programs have specific program goals and competencies that differentiate cognitive

domains of learning based upon Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning. The Petroleum AS program

build the foundational level of knowledge, comprehension, and application of the production,

drilling and safety operations in the petroleum industry necessary to advance into the Petroleum

Services Bachelor of Science program. These competencies are relative to future employment in

industry.


Program Goals:

Petroleum Services Bachelor Graduates will be able to:

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1. Interpret and apply governmental regulations and recommended practices applicable

in drilling, production and safety related operations.

2. Evaluate and determine safe and environmentally compliant methods to extract

hydrocarbons from geologic formations using current industry standards.

3. Assess and respond to abnormal operating conditions during the drilling or

production process where inherent catastrophic risks are involved.

4. Design well bore specifications, well intervention strategies and enhanced oil and gas

recovery methods using current industry practices with design and evaluation

software.

5. Achieve industry recognized certification for well control, production safety systems,

and health, safety & environmental practices.

6. Apply interpersonal and intercultural skills to effectively communicate technical

information to different levels of management.

7. Seek gainful employment in the managerial and supervisory positions in local, state,

national and global energy sectors.

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Petroleum Services Bachelor Graduates will demonstrate the knowledge, skill and abilities to

perform the following competencies directly related to the oil and gas industry and beyond:

I. Interpret and apply federal and state regulations, industry consensus standards and

best practices pertaining to the oil and gas industry or operation using appropriate

references (e.g., world wide web; industry software; and API references) to acquire

necessary data.

II. Explain the three main business segments that include upstream, midstream and

downstream operations in the energy industry.

III. Formulate plans and strategies to locate petroleum deposits through the use of

contemporary geophysical reservoir techniques.

IV. Design well bore plans, drilling methods that include drilling fluid specifications to

control bottom hole pressures and maintain well integrity.

V. Select well completion techniques that includes cementing and other down hole

methods to produce at targeted pay zones.

VI. Troubleshoot and solve problems relating to lost circulation, high pressure zones,

fishing operations, and coring operations used during well drilling and completion.

VII. Design methods of secondary recovery using artificial lift and water flood application

for enhanced oil recovery.

VIII. Complete technical reports and government compliance records relating to production

and drilling operations.

IX. Design and evaluate well intervention techniques using industry simulation software

to control flow, pressure, temperature, and other variables involved in safe and

environmentally complaint practices.

X. Design and conduct audits of safety management systems pertaining to the petroleum

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XI. Demonstrate leadership ability to be able to effectively work in interact in a team

environment involving company initiatives.

XII. Design and conduct industry required operations, along with health, safety, and

environmental training using effective adult learning techniques.

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Petroleum Services Bachelor Graduates will be able to:

1. Research governmental regulations and recommended practices applicable to the oil

and gas industry.

2. Describe the components and processes involved in the drilling and producing of oil

and gas.

3. Perform technical calculations for maintaining well control and production

measurement.

4. Employ the methods of safe and environmentally compliant extraction of oil and gas

from geologic formations using current industry practices.

5. Achieve global employment supervisory positions in the drilling, production, service,

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Petroleum Services Associate Graduates will demonstrate the knowledge, skill and abilities to

perform the following competencies directly related to the oil and gas industry and beyond:

I. Research federal and state regulations, consensus standards and industry best

practices pertaining to the oil and gas business or operation using appropriate tools

and references (e.g., world wide web; industry software; and API references) to

obtain data.

II. Understand the common terminology used in all phases of the petroleum industry and

the business segments that make-up the petroleum industry including the physical and

historical geologic origins of petroleum, exploration methods, legal mineral lease

arrangements, drilling and completion, production, transportation, refining and

marketing.

III. Describe the various methods used in locating possible petroleum deposits through

the use of maps, well logs, and seismic techniques.

IV. Explain the various types of Mobil Offshore Drilling Units, (MODU), their

advantages and limitations, common tools, components and various methods to affect

the rate of penetration as related to rotary drilling equipment.

V. Identify and explain the composition and physical properties of natural gas and oil

and the different types of well producing and conditioning equipment used in

processing hydrocarbons which include the glycol dehydration system, natural gas

compression equipment, and various measurement and correction factors.

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VI. Describe the components and processes required for safe production, storage and

transportation of hydrocarbons taking into consideration the chemical and physical

variables which include pressure, temperature, volume and flow of hydrocarbons.

VII. Assess procedures used in drilling activities related to lost circulation, high pressure

zones, fishing operations, coring operations, drill-stem testing, and directional

drilling.

VIII. Conduct technical calculations using a scientific calculator to determine computations

in reservoir studies, oil production, gas production and drilling operations performed

by petroleum industry personnel.

IX. Demonstrate an understanding of common drilling and completion reporting systems

and documentation.

X. Describe various well stimulation treatments (i.e., acidizing, water flooding and

fracturing) and interventions used to maintain and improve production rates in

existing oil and gas wells.

XI. Understand the organizational roles and responsibilities for the petroleum industry

within managerial, supervisory and technical levels.

XII. Effectively work in a team setting, groups and be able to communicate technical

information through oral and written means.

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Program Goals:

Safety Technology Associate Graduates will be able to:

1. Conduct worksite safety, health and environmental assessments to identify risks.

2. Implement hazard control and loss prevention measures for safety, health, and

environmental risks.

3. Access and monitor hazard control measures for safety, health, and environmental

risks.

4. Develop and manage disaster planning and emergency response strategies for

managing catastrophic and emergency response scenarios.

5. Communicate safety, health, and environmental risks and controls both verbally

and in writing to management, employees, clients, contractors, vendors and

regulators.

6. Pursue professional certification by passing examination for the Occupational

Health Safety Technologist (OHST) certification from the Council on

Certification of Health, Environmental and Safety Technologist.

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Safety Technology graduates will demonstrate the knowledge, skill and abilities to perform

the following safety, health and environmental (SH&E) competencies related to the oil and

gas industry and beyond:

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I. Research information pertaining to the business or operation using appropriate

tools and references (e.g., world wide web: federal and state regulations:

consensus standards; and insurance and loss control references) to obtain general

risk data.

II. Evaluate actual business and operations data (e.g., monitoring and surveillance

data; OSHA logs; incident reports; safety and health programs; and insurance loss

data) by comparing the data against internal history as well as national or industry

standards in order to recognize and define risk.

III. Conduct surveys of the business or operation in accordance with the accepted

survey methodology (e.g., observing the facility; referring to process flow charts;

verifying safety, health and environmental systems; programs and documentation;

and interviewing employees and management) in order to recognize hazards and

controls.

IV. Communicate the results of surveys to management with appropriate

documentation in order to inform about risks, and to recommend and justify

actions to manage actual and potential loss scenarios.

V. Evaluate risks using established analytical techniques.

VI. Select hazard control measures by reviewing options and choosing the most

appropriate to manage the risk.

VII. Communicate hazard control measures to management by identify resources and

implementation strategies in order to manage risk.

VIII. Assist with the implementation of controls (e.g., organized committees; safety

teams; providing or conducting training; maintaining records; collaboration with

contractors; selection of equipment; managing regulator program and safety

program records) in order to manage risk.

IX. Verify that recommended hazard controls are implemented using management

and evaluation techniques (e.g., site surveys, review of records, audits, interviews

with key personnel, and follow-up with the responsible individuals) and strategies

to management and employees through organized committees, training, about

the risks, recommendations and justifications for the actions to manage current

and potential loss scenarios.

X. Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses using established techniques in

order to determine root causes and formulate or update corrective action plans.

XI. Access the effectiveness of hazard controls by analyzing performance data (e.g.,

behavior safety observations; job safety analysis; short service employee

programs; stop work authority programs; loss data; and incident rates) in order to

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XII. Identify catastrophic and emergency response scenarios (e.g., fires/explosions,

natural disasters, chemical releases, terrorism and medical emergencies) using

established techniques to anticipate risks.

XIII. Develop and document action plans for responding to disasters and other

emergencies.

XIV. Provide support to incident command operations to manage responses to disasters

and other emergencies.

XV. Understand the organizational roles and responsibilities for safety among

management, supervisors, employees and the safety, health and environmental

technologist.

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6.3.12/5.3.12 Competency Validation: Validation of program of study outcomes/student

competencies shall be an on-going process and shall be accomplished through a

combination of external experts, industrial advisory committee(s), and follow-up studies of

program graduates. Documentation of this validation shall be provided in the Self-Study.


The Petroleum Services Program including the BS and two AS degrees have formal alumni and

employer surveys. These are designed to assess and validate program mission, goals and

competencies. Graduate and employer surveys are completed in connection with the 5 year

program review cycle. The on-line survey instrument has been prepared wherein respondents are

presented with an option to select the specific major (PSBS, PSAS or STAS) to which program

specific learning objectives and competencies detailed in 6.3.11/5.3.11. Results of the recent

survey completed for the PSBS 5 Year program review are provided in Appendix I to this report.

Faculty reviews the results and considers input from alumni and graduates.

The online surveys are available for review at the following web links.

Alumni Survey:

http://elisten.nicholls.edu/Surveys/PetroSvcsAlumniSurvey/petrosvcsalumnisurvey.html

Employer Survey:

http://elisten.nicholls.edu/Surveys/PetroSvcsEmployerSurvey/petrosvcsemployersurvey.html

6.3.13/5.3.13 Program Development, Revision, and Evaluation: Program of study

development, revision, and evaluation shall involve currently enrolled students, faculty,

program graduates, and representative employers.


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Since inception of the PSAS, STAS, and PSBS 1973, 1979, and 1983 respectively, the curricula

of the Petroleum Services and Safety Technology programs has evolved based on consultation

and input from industry, university academic professionals, and experienced industry

professionals prior to and now serving as faculty for the program. Significant revisions in

response to the initial NAIT accreditation were implemented in Fall 2009 with the effective date

being the Fall 2010 academic year. This included additional prerequisites courses, embedded

labs, and two required industrial cooperative courses instead of having these as electives.

The co-operative work program works like an industrial intern program. We are working

currently with industry to place students in intern opportunities. A survey conducted of the 166

combined enrollment of all three programs during the Spring 2009 found nearly one third (33%)

of the enrolled students in all programs are considered traditional students from high school

without current jobs. The co-operative work program is now a required course for the BS

program and offered as an elective upon approval by program coordinators in the two AS

programs.

The program maintains an Industrial Advisory Board comprised of industry leaders, many of

whom are program graduates. The Industrial Advisory Board meets two times per academic

year to discuss problem areas and to make recommendations as to the best ways to address these

areas. Our Industrial Advisory Board along with AADE New Orleans Chapter assisted in

funding the AADE Distance Education and Computer Simulation Lab currently housed in

Gouaux Hall room 401. This achievement for the programs is demonstrative of industry

involvement and program revisions to improve student access and success in the programs. In

addition, the programs undergo a 5-year program review within the University for compliance

with SACS.

The most recent graduate surveys indicate a desire to have a four year concentration for safety

included in the PSBS degree. However, with the State budget crisis, additional staffing

authorization will be a significant challenge in the short term. We have identified this area as a

long term initiative.

6.3.14/5.3.14 Transfer Course Work: Institution and /or department policies shall be used

to evaluate course work transferred from other institutions. All programs/options,

including those with a significant amount of transfer course work, must meet the minimum

credit hour foundation course requirements (Table 6.1/5.1) in each curricular category.


The Board of Regents has compiled a listing of all general education courses offered in the State

with stipulated substitutions. The Admissions Office is primarily responsible for verification of

student transfer credits. In most cases, the credits are general education courses. When a student

transfers, his or her transfer credits are evaluated by personnel in the transcript evaluation office.

Comparable courses are posted to the student’s Nicholls State University transcript. A transfer

list which cross references local area college and university courses to Nicholls State University

courses is consulted in this process. The transfer list is reviewed periodically for relevancy and

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students come, are frequently reviewed and kept on file for reference. Transfer students may be

admitted to Nicholls State University if they have at least 12 hours of non-developmental courses

with at least a 2.00 GPA and require no more than one developmental course. A student who has

attended other institutions must be in good academic standing at the transferring university.

When a course is questioned, the Petroleum Services Program coordinator responsible will

review all courses in question and make a determination for acceptance. A course taken

elsewhere must have comparable content, be at the same level, and have the same prerequisites

to be judged equivalent. At times, in the areas where there are questions concerning course

standards or when the transcript office does not have a comparable listing for a transfer course,

the Department Head is asked to evaluate the proposed transfer course(s) and make a

recommendation as to whether to accept or refuse the course for transfer. This may involve an

interview with the student and /or phone calls to the student’s previous institution(s) in order to

determine course equivalency.

The program has established an articulation agreement with the Louisiana Community and

Technical College System and specifically with L.E. Fletcher Community and Technical College

wherein course transfer considerations have been evaluated and approved to meet the program

and university requirements. Refer to the Cooperative Agreement in Appendix II to this report.

6.3.15 /5.3.15 Upper Division Course Work: Students shall successfully complete a

minimum of 15/12 semester hours of junior and/or senior level major courses/management

and technical at institution seeking program accreditation.


The program meets this standard. To qualify for graduation with a baccalaureate degree, a

student must: earn at least 25 percent of credit hours in residence at Nicholls State University,

earn a majority of credits in the major at Nicholls State University, and earn at Nicholls State

University at least 24 of the last 30 semester hours offered in fulfillment of the degree

requirements, six of which must be in the major field. A student completing work for a degree in

this manner must earn at Nicholls State University at least 24 semester hours in residence after

the sophomore year, and must fulfill general university degree requirements. Additional

requirements include: earn at least 50 percent of degree requirements at Nicholls State

University or in residence at another accredited university or college. The remaining 50 percent

of these requirements may be gained through correspondence, extension, military service,

military service schools, CLEP, or any accumulation from all categories of testing, placements,

and similar programs. Students must be enrolled during the last semester in residence at Nicholls

State University in the college from which the degree is sought. The University regulations for

obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree require that a student earn at least 45 semester hours in

courses numbered 300 or above. The management and technical courses required in the program

exceed the 15 hour threshold.



The associate programs meet this standard. To qualify for graduation with an associate degree, a

student must: earn at least 25% of credit hours in residence at Nicholls State University,

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complete at least 12 of the last 15 semester hours in residence at Nicholls, and be enrolled during

the last semester in residence at Nicholls State University in a college from which the degree is

sought.

University regulations for obtaining a bachelor of science degree require that a student earn at

least 45 semester hours in courses numbered 300 or above. They must earn at Nicholls State

University at least 24 of the last 30 semester hours offered in fulfillment of the degree

requirements, six of which must be in the major field. For degree completion, 25 percent of the

semester hours required for the degree must be earned through instruction at Nicholls State

University. The management and technical courses required in the program exceed the 12 hour

threshold.

6.3.16/5.3.16 Program Publicity - Adequate and Accurate Public Disclosure: Institutions

shall broadly and accurately publicize, particularly to prospective students: (a) Industrial

Technology program goals and objectives, (b) preadmission testing, evaluation

requirements and standards, (c) assessment measures used to advance students through the

program(s), (d) fees and other charges.


Program objectives are located at http://www.nicholls.edu/doas/degree-programs/petroleum-

services/petroleum-technology-bs/ .



services/petroleum-services-as/ .



services/safety-technology-as/

Graduation rates are published for the institution at

http://www.nicholls.edu/ir/Publications/default.html

Individual program graduation rates are assessed every five years in connection with the 5 year

program review process at Nicholls State University. Due to small cohort population sizes it is

difficult to assess with confidence the data generated through this internal study as evidenced by

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Additional program publicity by the Department is achieved by local and regional newspapers

and magazines about state-of-the-art changes that are being implemented relative to curriculum,

equipment, faculty and collaboration activities with community and regional organizations and

people. The programs have an exhibition booth that is used at technical conferences and high

schools throughout the region.

The Office of Admissions is responsible for conducting the university's student recruitment and

admission program as well as providing services to international students. The Office of

Admissions recruits prospective students for all of the University's academic colleges and

programs. All of the programs of Applied Sciences are listed on the application and in the

University's search publication. The students are made aware of the University Catalog, which is

published online, and lists all of the goals and objectives of each of the programs. Admission to

the programs in the Department of Applied Science is contingent upon admission to the

University. The Petroleum Services Associate of Science has become part of BP’s marketing

campaign to hire production operators for the Gulf of Mexico. Refer to

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Students are assessed through assignments, examination, and independent research activities

which are used to advance students through the program. A “degree plan audit” is completed

during a conference with a faculty advisor for either the PSBS bachelors or 2 year PSAS

associate and STAS associate programs. Moreover, the audit is maintained in the university’s

computer management system and is used for student academic advising until the student

graduates. Students can access their degree plan audits on-line, using the Banner system.

Education achievement rates of students in the program are determined by the admissions and

records offices. This data is made available to individual students through grade reports, midterm

progress reports for undergraduates, and required degree audit progress reports performed by

departmental faculty. Assessment measures are widely publicized in university admissions

brochures, the on-line catalog, departmental materials, and in the recruiting process.

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The University publishes and distributes tuition and fee schedules for access and use by all

students. They are published, by semester, on-line at http://www.nicholls.edu/fees/

Resident undergraduate fees (Spring 2011) are $2,145.85 for full-time resident students (12 or

more hours). Students from other states, e.g., Mississippi, can attend and pay resident fees by

qualifying: through the Academic Common Market or qualifying to receive an out of state fee

waiver as follows:

a. transfer to Nicholls State University with at least 12 hrs, 2.5 GPA, no

developmental classes needed

b. be a first time freshman with composite ACT 21,

c. no developmental classes needed,

d. and a 2.25 GPA in high school

6.3.17/5.3.17 Legal Authorization: Only institutions legally authorized under applicable

state law to provide degree programs beyond the secondary level and that are recognized

by the appropriate national or regional accrediting agency are considered for ATMAE

accreditation.


This program was approved in April of 1983 by the Board of Regents.


The two year Safety Technology Program was approved in October 1979 by the Board of

Regents.


The two year Petroleum Services Program was approved in 1973 by the Board of Regents.

6.4/5.4 Instruction

6.4.1/5.4.1 Course Syllabi: Course Syllabi must be presented which clearly describe

appropriate course objectives, content, references utilized, student activities, and

evaluation criteria. Representative examples of student’s graded work shall be available for

coursework.


Each instructor is required to provide a course syllabus to the students at the first class session of

each semester/term, post the syllabus in Blackboard and provide a copy to the Department office.

The syllabi must conform to minimum standards established by the University. Syllabus

conformance to University standards are evaluated each academic year as part of instructor

annual review process by the department head/dean. Each syllabus contains information on the

texts and materials required for the course, instructor contact information, course descriptions,

course objectives, the method of evaluation, a plan to continue class in the event of a disruption

like a hurricane, and information for the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Other information which the instructors deems important to the students for completing the

courses may also be included in the course syllabus. Examples of graded work, syllabi, and

textbooks will be available for review by the ATMAE visiting team on-site in the resource room.

6.4.2/5.4.2 Reference Materials: Appropriate reference materials such as periodicals,

audio-visual materials, websites, and computer application software (when appropriate)

shall be utilized for each course or series of courses to supplement textbooks or course

packs.


Reference materials used to support the program are found in the university library located on

campus and in the faculty offices. The University library contains reference books, handbooks,

and hardcover materials supporting the program courses. In addition, a selection of periodicals

can be found in the University library and the faculty offices. Ellender Memorial Library

provides access to several large electronic databases that contain information relating to the

Petroleum Technology Program. Among these are ABI/INFORM, EBSCHO Host Regional

Business News, Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier and GeoRef. The Library

also serves as a selective depository for federal and state documents. Industry regulatory agency

publications, reports, government hearings and related legislation are available through the

library. The Inter Library Loan Department provides access to material not available in the

library. The Library uses the SIRSI operating system which provides Internet access to library

holdings. Library catalogs, e-books, and electronic journals are accessible from any computer

with internet access 24/7. Refer to ATMAE standard number 6.11.1/5.11.1 for a detailed report

of available reference materials.

6.4.3/5.4.3 Program Balance: Appropriate laboratory activity shall be included in the

program(s) and a reasonable balance must be maintained in course work between the

practical application of “how” and the theoretical/conceptual emphasis of “why”.


The programs continue good progress towards expanding laboratory experiences for students

which are embedded into specific courses.

The Petroleum Services AADE Student Computer and Simulation Lab that was unfunded at the

time of the initial accreditation site visit has now been funded and completed. The program

received an $80,000 donation from the American Association of Drilling Engineers and the lab

was completed in the Spring 2009 semester. Room 401 Gouaux Hall is now a dedicated

computer and simulation lab which houses 32 desk tops, an instructor control panel and capable

of video capture labs for download to students. This technology enables the programs to operate

donated industry simulation software for design, assessment and analysis of well conditions.

Refer to the September 21, 2009 official news press release from Nicholls University Relations.

http://www.nicholls.edu/news/2009/09/21/954/

In the Fall of 2008, the AS Safety Technology program was the recipient of $23,000 from Shell

E&P to acquire specific industrial hygiene sampling equipment. This equipment was purchased

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in the Spring of 2009 and has been integrated into SATC 350 Industrial Safety as an embedded

laboratory exercises. The hygiene equipment contains data download features which are

imported into analysis software now being used in the AADE Distance Education and Computer

Simulation Lab. The hygiene sampling equipment is located in room 311 of Gouaux Hall and

analysis software is installed in the AADE Distance Education and Computer Simulation Lab.

During the Fall 2009 semester course offering of SATC 350, the following lab exercises are

required:

Heat Stress Monitoring equipment lab.

Hand & Arm Vibration (HAV) monitoring lab.

Multi-gas analyzer and breathing zone sampling using pumps and filters lab.

Noise level meter and dosimeter lab

Indoor Air Quality Analyzer.

The Production Safety Systems “hands-on” laboratory and control equipment continues to be

utilized in course embedded exercises for PSET 310 – Safety Systems. This equipment is

located in room 314 of Gouaux Hall.

The Drilling Fluids course – PSET 371 had established lab embedded exercises using the

equipment located at Fluid Watch, a local drilling fluids lab in Thibodaux, LA. Student field

trips were made to the lab where hands-on application of the concepts learned in the course are

demonstrated. However, we lost access when they closed in 2009. Advisory Board member, Ty

Rivet of Crescent Drilling/New Orleans, is seeking to obtain drilling fluid supplies and

equipment for this class in room 405. Even so, this room contains some drilling fluid laboratory

testing equipment. Additionally, Alden Sonnier with MISwaco/New Orleans, travels to Nicholls

State University for each course delivery of PSET 371 to review fundamentals in mud analysis

with “hands-on” demonstrations.

The petroleum services faculty is currently working with the Industrial Advisory Board to

acquire well control simulation software for the AADE Distance Education and Simulation

Laboratory. This simulation equipment will provide additional lab exercises for use in the PSET

– 384 Well Control course. The simulation equipment provides students the opportunity to

demonstrate competency in their ability to evaluate and control well pressures necessary to

prevent blowouts and other well control events. As an interim lab requirement, Drillsim5

software (shared with LSU through an informal arrangement with LSU’s Dr. John Rogers Smith)

has become part of PSET 384 since Spring 2010. A field trip is taken by students to LSU well

control lab one hour away in Baton Rouge in connection with PSET 384 course completion.

The PSET 171 Well Drilling class now includes an in-house lab component where students use

CemFACTS simulation software from BJ Services to learn cementing techniques. The

simulation software allows students to analyze critical pore and fracturing pressures during

cementing procedures. Additionally, Halliburton’s Well completion software simulation has

been made part of PSET 381 Well Completion and software is available for demonstration to the

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6.4.4/5.4.4 Problem-Solving Activities: Emphasis in instruction shall be focused on

problem-solving activities, which reflect contemporary industrial situations.


The programs place a strong emphasis on teaching students applied problem solving. Textbooks

are selected with the idea that they will be useful for the students not only in the classroom but

can also be used in industry. The course material is developed with a focus on the applicability of

the skills and knowledge that the student takes from the course. Instructional material and lesson

plans are regularly evaluated against current industry practice. The program responds to

recommendations from the Industrial Advisory Board to educate students in up to date practices

and policies.

Students are taught problem-solving skills in the classroom, laboratory, and assignments.

Critical thinking is encouraged in students and modeled by the faculty. Students apply

mathematics, science, and management case study exercises, among other activities.

Most students who are currently employed in the petroleum industry tend to be older than

traditional college students, and are self-motivated to achieve advancement in the industry upon

completion of degree requirements. Students are working men and women who have entered, or

returned to college in order to improve their lives for themselves and their families. These

students come from the oil and gas sector to the classroom or leave class and go directly to their

jobs in business/industry.

The faculty motivates the students in many ways. The instructors emphasize the usefulness of

material in the student’s present work situation. Faculty is available to students on a one-on-one

basis. The instructors ensure office hours are available and are included in course syllabus. The

discussion board feature of Blackboard is used encourage communications between students and

faculty.

6.4.5/5.4.5 Supervision of Instruction: Appropriate supervision of instruction shall be

evident throughout the program.


The program coordinators are responsible for course assignments and scheduling of courses each

semester. Each program coordinator is responsible for supervision of the course instruction.

Supervision of the instruction of individual students is the responsibility of the class instructor.

The faculty are engaged in assisting program coordinators with SACS 5 Year review processes

and learning outcome validations performed at the course level.

6.4.6/5.4.6 Scheduling of Instruction: The organization and scheduling of instruction shall

allow adequate time for completion of appropriate homework assignments and laboratory

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Course activities and any special assignments are discussed with the students on the first day of

class. The presentation of course syllabus to the students during the first class meeting is a

faculty goal. Homework, evaluations, and exercises are spaced throughout the semester.

Some exercises, by their nature, require a long lead-time for completion. For these long-lead

time exercises, periodic meetings are conducted between the instructor and the individuals or

groups in order to ensure an appropriate pace in the work. The instructors provide adequate time

for completion of assignments. All instructors are available to discuss student problems

regarding completion of work.

Courses are offered generally one-time per year. Prerequisite courses (SATC 101, PSET 121,

171, and 231) are offered in the Fall and Spring semesters. Schedules are carefully developed to

avoid time conflicts within the Department and throughout the University

6.5/5.5 Faculty

6.5.1/5.5.1 Full -Time Faculty: Each program of study option shall have an adequate

number of full-time faculty.


The programs have (3) full-time teaching faculty, (1) full-time adjunct, a vacant position

currently being advertised and 3 adjunct instructors teaching in the programs. Due to State

budget constraints, our program faculty loads have increased to 15 hours per semester.

6.5.2/5.5.2 Minimum Faculty Qualification: The review of program faculty qualifications

shall include current faculty resumes providing clear evidence documenting the extent and

currency of: (a) academic preparation, (b) industrial experience at the

management/supervisory levels, (c) applied industrial experience related to the program

content area(s), (d) current certifications/licensure related to the program content area(s),

(e) membership and participation in appropriate professional organizations, and (f)

scholarly activities. The minimum academic qualifications for regular tenure track, or full-

time, faculty members shall be graduate degree/bachelor’s degree in a discipline closely

related to the instructional assignment.


The institution employs competent faculty members qualified to accomplish the mission and

goals of the institution. When determining acceptable qualifications of its faculty, an institution

gives primary consideration to the highest earned degree in the discipline in accord with the

guidelines listed below. The institution also considers competence, effectiveness, and capacity,

including, as appropriate, undergraduate and graduate degrees, related work experiences in the

field, professional licensure and certifications, honors and awards, continuous documented

excellence in teaching, or other demonstrated competencies and achievements that contribute to

effective teaching and student learning outcomes. For all cases, the institution is responsible for

justifying and documenting the qualifications of all its faculty.

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Credential Guidelines:

Relevant credential guidelines can be found online in the NSU Policy and Procedure Manual as

per 2.4.1 Qualifications for Academic Faculty are listed below <cf.

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Earned degrees of appointees to the academic faculty must be in the discipline or field of primary

contract responsibility or in one of the appropriate cognate areas for interdisciplinary studies.

The Vice President for Academic Affairs, in consultation with the appropriate Dean, Department

Head, and faculty in the degree of program area, shall have the responsibility for determining

appropriateness of degree field to program area assignment.

Faculty resumes are provided in Appendix III to this report.

6.5.3/5.5.3 Academic Preparation of Faculty: A minimum of fifty percent of the regular

tenure track, or full-time, faculty members assigned to teach in the program of study

content area(s) shall have an earned doctorate or appropriately defined terminal degree.

Exceptions may be granted to this standard if the institution has a program in place that

will bring the faculty demographics into compliance within a reasonable period of time.


One of the three current full-time faculty members in the program holds the doctorate degree and

is a registered professional engineer (P.E.) in both petroleum and environmental engineering.

The other two full-time faculty members hold the master’s degree with significant industry

experience, professional certification and licensure, and have SACS approval to teach their

respective classes. Nicholls State University has authorization and is currently advertising for an

additional faculty member. Three applicants have applied for the position for the advertised

position. The qualifications of the applicants are under review.



Adjuncts assisting the associate program have a minimum Bachelor of Science and significant

industry experience in the field they are teaching. At the present time, Mr. Frank Poskey is a

visiting adjunct, prior graduate of the program and joined industry in 1977 with Halliburton now

having 35 years of experience in the petroleum industry. Mr. Poskey is also currently enrolled

in a Master’s of Science in Safety Technology at Texas A&M Commerce. Upon his completion

of 18 hours, a full-time position appointment will be considered by University Administration.

6.5.4/5.5.3 Selection and Appointment Policies: Policies and/or procedures utilized in the

selection and appointment of faculty shall be clearly specified and shall be conducive to the

maintenance of high quality instruction.


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Regular faculty selection, appointments, and promotions are governed by Section 2.3.5 of

Nicholls State Policy and Procedure Manual

<http://www.nicholls.edu/documents/nicholls/NSU_Policy_Procedures_M.pdf>.

6.5.5/5.5.4 Tenure and Reappointment Policies: Faculty tenure and/or reappointment

policies and procedures shall be comparable to other professional program areas in the

institution. Requirements in the areas of teaching, service, and scholarly activity shall be

clearly specified for faculty in Industrial Technology.


Faculty appointments and tenure is governed by Section 2.3.5.2 Types of

Appointment and 2.4 Initial Appointment: Academic Rank and Tenure of



6.5.6/5.5.5 Faculty Loads: Faculty teaching, advising, and service loads shall be

comparable to the faculty in other professional program areas at the institution.

Consideration shall be given in faculty teaching load assignments to high contact hours

resulting from laboratory teaching assignments.


As per section 2.7.3 Workload Expectations of Nicholls State Policy and Procedure Manual,

faculty has basic responsibilities in teaching or librarianship, scholarly activity, and service. The

University assigns workload in terms of teaching duties, library assignments, or approved

alternate work from teaching.

Board policy states that “each person employed as a full–time instructional faculty member shall

be assigned a minimum of 24 semester credit hours per academic year, or its equivalent, of

instruction in organized undergraduate classes each academic year.” In the Spring 2009 semester

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30 hours per academic semester year. University academic personnel may be compensated for

professional duties assigned or performed in addition to their usual regular assignment. Refer to


<http://www.nicholls.edu/documents/nicholls/NSU_Policy_Procedures_M.pdf>.

6.6/5.6 Students

6.6.1/5.6.1 Admission and Retention Standards: Admission and retention standards shall

be used to ensure that students enrolled are of high quality. These standards shall compare

favorably with the institutional standards. Sources of information may include admission

test scores, secondary school rankings, grade point averages, course syllabi, course

examinations, written assignments, and oral presentations.


Admission and retention to the programs follows the requirements of the University. These

admission and retention requirements are found in the 2010 - 2011 undergraduate general catalog

available on line at http://www.nicholls.edu/catalog/2010-2011/html/admissions/

6.6.2/5.6.2 Scholastic Success of Students: Students in Industrial Technology shall have scholastic success comparable to those in other curricula of the institution. Grading practices in Industrial Technology courses shall be comparable to other departments and/or programs in the institution.

“All Programs Have Same Response” Grading practices are comparable to other departments within the University. The University academic freedom policy applies to grading practices for the program. The following methods of evaluation are comparable within the Department and College of Arts and Sciences.

A = 100-90 Outstanding work

B = 89-80 Good work

C = 79-70 Acceptable work

D = 69-60 Needs improvement

F = <60 Unacceptable work

90 - 100 (A) - Outstanding work shows superior analysis of the assignment; provides excellent

selection of content, organization, design, and style that addresses both the practical and

rhetorical requirements of the particular situation; uses a style that is fluent and coherent;

excellent choice and use of visuals, has no major mechanical errors; shows insight,

perceptiveness, originality, and thought.

80 - 89 (B) - Good work, above the level necessary to meet course requirements; has a thorough,

well-organized analysis of the assignment; shows judgment and skill in the presentation of

material appropriate for the intended audience and purpose; supports ideas well with concrete

details; has an interesting, precise, and clear style; good use of visuals; is free of major

mechanical errors; strong, interesting work, although minor problems may be present.


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70 - 79 (C) - Acceptable work meets all basic requirements of the course and assignment;

provides a satisfactory analysis of the writing task, subject, and audience; accomplishes its

purpose with adequate content, design, and detail; uses details, organization and expression

appropriate for the rhetorical and practical context; adequate use of visuals; has acceptable

mechanics; nothing remarkably good or bad about the work; equivalent work could be used in

the professional world.

60 - 69 (D) - Needs improvement, meets the assignment but is weak in one of the major areas

(content appropriate for purpose, organization, style, or mechanics) or offers a routine,

inadequate treatment; document design and use of visuals is inadequate or inappropriate; shows

generally substandard work with some redeeming features.

<60 (F) - Unacceptable work in one or more of the major areas; fails to meet one or more of the

basic requirements of the course or the assignment; may fail to cover essential points, or may

digress to nonessential material; may lack adequate organization and show confusion or

misunderstanding of genre or context; may use an inappropriate tone, poor word choice,

excessive repetition, or awkward sentence structure; may be unclear; poor quality design and/or

use of visuals; may contain an unacceptable level of errors.

Formal discussion board rubrics have been standardized for the programs. The purpose of the discussion board is to frame and promote collaborative learning. Active and regular participation is important in learning the course content and in developing student’s thoughts and positions on various topics.

The three cardinal rules for Discussion Boards:

1. Please remember that the cultural of mutual respect that is part of this course extends into the

virtual classroom environment.

2. Participation in these discussion boards is required.

3. Participation alone is not enough; a thoughtful and meaningful approach in your posts is

required. (Quality counts!)

Here is the protocol for posting and contributing to an online discussion:

a. You are expected to participate during the module period and by the due date. This

means you cannot simply respond to all required discussion board posting in one day and

expect to receive the full credit available. If you follow the due dates you will do fine.

b. When you are asked to respond to other student’s post with thread, you are asked to

explain if you agree or disagree with students within that particular forum.

c. Posting should be a minimum of one short paragraph and a maximum of two paragraphs.

Word totals for each post should be in the 100-200 words range. Whether you agree or

disagree explain why with supporting evidence and concepts from the readings or a

related experience. Include a reference, link, or citation when appropriate.

d. Be organized in your thoughts and ideas.

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e. Incorporate correlations with the assigned readings or topics.

f. Stay on topic.

g. Provide evidence of critical, college-level thinking and thoughtfulness in your responses

or interactions. Avoid summarizing and simply agreeing with another student’s post.

h. Contribute to the learning community by being creative in your approaches to topics,

being relevant in the presented viewpoints, and attempting to motivate the discussion.

i. Adhere to rules of grammar and sentence mechanics.

j. Use proper etiquette. Remember that being respectful is critical.

Discussion Board Grading Rubric

Criteria A

Outstanding

B

Proficient

C

Basic

D/F

Below Expectations

Critical

Thinking

rich in content

full of thought,

insight, and analysis

substantial

information

thought, insight,

and analysis has

taken place

generally

competent

information is thin

and commonplace

rudimentary and

superficial

no analysis or insight

is displayed

Connections

Clear connections

to previous or

current content

to real-life

situations

connections are

made,

not really clear or

too obvious

limited, if any

connections

vague generalities

no connections are

made

off topic

Uniqueness

new ideas

new connections

made with depth

and detail

new ideas or

connections

lack depth and/or

detail

few, if any new

ideas or

connections

rehash or

summarize other

postings

no new ideas

“I agree with …”

statement

Timeliness

all required postings

early in discussion

throughout the

discussion

all required

postings

some not in time

for others to read

& respond

all required

postings

most at the last

minute without

allowing for

response time

some, or all, required

postings missing

Stylistics few grammatical or

stylistic errors

several

grammatical or

stylistic errors

obvious

grammatical or

stylistic errors

errors interfere

with content

obvious grammatical

or stylistic errors

makes understanding

impossible

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6.6.3/5.6.3 Placement of Graduates: The initial placement, job titles, job descriptions, and salaries of graduates shall be consistent with the program(s) goals and objectives. Industry's reaction to graduates as employees must be favorable. Follow-up studies of graduates shall be conducted every two to five years. Summary statistics relating to follow-up studies of graduates shall be made available to the visiting team. These statistics shall include placement rates as well as salary levels of program graduates. “All Programs Have Same Response” Follow-up placement studies of graduates are conducted every five years in connection with the 5-Year Program Review for SACS accreditation purposes. A listing of survey information compiled from previous 5 year program reviews are contained in Appendix IV to this report. While it is not a primary objective of the program to prepare students for graduate studies, alumni have graduated with MBA degrees, law degrees and other graduate level programs. There have been no reported difficulties by these graduates when they sought acceptance into higher degree programs. 6.6.5/5.6.5 Student Evaluation of Program(s): Evaluations of the Industrial Technology program(s) shall be made by its graduates on a regular basis (two to five years). Reactions and recommendations shall be considered in program revisions.


Formal student evaluations are completed every five years with graduate surveys. These surveys

are administered as part of the specific program review requirements for SACS accreditation.

Reactions and recommendations of students are reviewed and considered by faculty and the

program review committee at Nicholls State University. 6.6.6/5.6.6 Student Enrollment: Enrollment shall be adequate in each program area to operate the program(s) efficiently and effectively. The level of available financial and facility resources shall be considered as a constraint on the maximum number of qualified students to be admitted to the program(s). Enrollment trends shall be tracked, and factors affecting enrollment patterns shall be identified and analyzed. Enrollment projections shall be made which relate closely to short and long-range goals, as well as financial and physical resource needs.

Bachelor of Science – Petroleum Services Fall Semester Number of Majors 2006 76 2007 85 2008 93 2009 90 2010 88

Associate of Science – Petroleum Services Fall Semester Number of Majors

2006 31

2007 20

2008 24

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2009 21

2010 23


Fall Semester Number of Majors 2006 34 2007 39 2008 40 2009 48 2010 44

Source: http://www.nicholls.edu/ir/Publications/default.html

Our enrollment has been more than adequate to enable the program to offer all courses within a one calendar year period. Exceptions are PSET 477 and PSET 131 which are currently offered on alternate years. The programs regulate course frequency relative to enrollment increases and decreases to ensure that available resources are readily available to students in every course. We anticipate enrollment to remain stable over the next five years with the current industry demand in exploration and production capacity in the Gulf of Mexico. 6.6.7/5.6.7 Advisory and Counseling Services: Adequate and timely advising and counseling services shall be available for students. “All Programs Have Same Response” All students enrolled in the programs meet with an academic advisor to receive an approved advisement guide before registering or pre-registering for program classes each semester. Any student having a question about the institution or needing help with any problem may meet with his program advisor. Advisors office hours are made available to accommodate student needs. 6.6.8/5.6.8 Ethical Practices: Ethical practices shall be fostered, including equitable student refund policies and nondiscriminatory practices in admissions and student employment. “All Programs Have Same Response”

The Office of Admissions is responsible for conducting the university's student recruitment and

admission program as well as providing services to international students. Applications for

admission can be obtained from this office or via the internet at www.nicholls.edu. Admission

requirements for graduate programs appear in the section on Graduate Studies in this Bulletin.

No student shall be denied admission to the university because of race, color, age, sex, creed,

disability, or national origin. Falsification of academic records, academic forgery, altering

official academic documents, misusing university documents, or withholding information

relating to admission, transfer credits, academic status or records may be cause for a student’s

dismissal. A non-refundable application fee of $20 for United States citizens and $30 for others

will be assessed each person applying for admission or readmission to Nicholls State University.

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When a student officially resigns from the university, refunds/credits will be based on the official

date of resignation as it relates to the following schedule. Whether or not a student attends class

does not factor into the refund/credit calculation.

Before classes begin – 100% of all tuition and fees

January 19 – 20, 2011 – 75% of all tuition and fees less $150 for processing

January 21 – 25, 2011 – 50% of all tuition and fees less $150 for processing

January 26 – February 7, 2011 - 25% of all tuition and fees less $150 for processing

After 4:15 p.m. on February 7, 2010 – 0% < http://www.nicholls.edu/fees/refunds >

Students receiving federal financial aid must comply with federal regulations regarding the

return of Title IV funds. Federal financial aid regulations have defined that a student who

withdraws from all courses prior to completing more than 60% of a semester or session has not

earned 100% of the federal financial aid that was received, and the student and/or the school may

be required to return a portion of his or her federal aid. If a student thinks about withdrawing

from all classes prior to completing more than 60% of the semester or sessions, he should contact

the Financial Aid Office to determine how his withdrawal will affect his financial aid.

6.7/5.7 Administration

6.7.1/5.7.1 Program Administration: Programs in Industrial Technology are expected to

have an identifiable, qualified individual with direct responsibility for program

coordination and curriculum development. This individual should be a full-time employee

of the institution.


This program is coordinated by Dr. John Griffin.


This program is coordinated by Mr. Michael Pemberton.


This program is coordinated by Mr. Michael Gautreaux.

6.7.2/5.7.2 Administrative Leadership: Individuals assigned to administer Industrial

Technology programs must demonstrate effective leadership and a high level of support for

Industrial Technology. “All Programs Have Same Response” The program administrators have the full support of the University Administration and of the departmental faculty.

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6.7.3/5.7.3 Administrative Support: There must be appropriate support for Industrial Technology from the personnel holding leadership positions in the departments and colleges where industrial Technology is administratively located. “All Programs Have Same Response” The programs have one authorized full-time administrative secretary to serve the programs and faculty. Additionally, 1-2 student workers are employed part-time (approximately 20 hours per week each). At the present time, this position is vacant due to an unexpected resignation. The position is currently being advertised.

6.8/5.8 Facilities and Equipment

6.8.1/5.8.1 Adequacy of Facilities and Equipment: Physical facilities and equipment, which

are suitable to serve the goals and objectives of the program(s), shall be available for each

program and option. Where facilities and equipment appear to be minimal to support a

quality program(s), comparisons with support levels for other professional programs at the

institution will be made by the visiting team.


Facilities currently available for the program curriculum are adequate and include the following:

Room Number Function Name

322 Department Office Main Office

311 Lecture Gautreaux

312 Lecture Griffin

314 Lecture/Lab Pemberton

405 Lecture/Lab Poskey/Autin

401 AADE Distance Education &

Computer Simulation Lab

-various-

330 Office – Adjunct Faculty Poskey, Autin & Vinci

331 Office –Faculty Gautreaux

332 Office – Faculty Griffin

333 Office – Faculty Pemberton

3rd

Floor Ellender Memorial Library Government

Documents

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6.8.2/5.8.2 Support for the Facilities and Equipment: Facility and equipment needs shall be

reflected in the long range goals and objectives for the program(s), and option(s), and sources

of potential funding shall be identified.

“All Programs Have Same Response” The program uses Blackboard in practically all courses with a conversion to Moodle anticipated

in Spring 2012. In addition, updated computers have been funded at over $111,000 in the AADE

Distance Education and Computer Simulation Lab Room 405. Facilities and equipment are

adequate to meet program objectives. Short and long terms goals are included in 6.2.4/5.2.4

identify additional facility and equipment needs.

6.8.3/5.8.3 Appropriateness of Equipment: Equipment shall be appropriate to reflect

contemporary industry. Student use of equipment reflecting current technology practices shall

be evident.


Based on the same progress reported in sections 6.4.3/5.4.3, 6.8.1/5.8.1, and 6.8.2/5.8.2 for the

programs, equipment capabilities reflect current industry practices and student use to the

equipment provides the hands-on experience within the programs. Due to size of production

equipment components and drilling rigs and tools, field trips are heavily utilized as is computer

simulation equipment.

An industrial intern program has been established with the help of our Industrial Advisory Board

with local drilling, production and servicing companies. A survey conducted of the 166 students

in the three programs during the Spring 2009 found nearly one third (33%) of the enrolled

students in all programs are considered traditional students from high school without current

jobs. The co-operative work program is now a required course for the BS program and offered

as an elective upon approval by program coordinator in the two AS programs. An estimated two

thirds of our student population are employed in industry working with high tech equipment,

computer systems and engaged in contemporary industry practices. Their experiences are

frequently shared in classroom discussions to assist in faculty instruction of technology based

applications.

6.9/5.9 Computer Systems

6.9.1/5.9.1 Availability of Computer Systems: Appropriate and current computer systems

and software shall be available to students and faculty. These systems must cover

appropriate functions and applications in each program area. These systems may be on or

off-site as long as the systems are accessible to students and faculty.


Each faculty member within the Program is provided with computing hardware and software.

Computers are configured with the Microsoft windows XP operating system and include

software for, word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and numerous other software packages

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to assure adequate computing resources are available to the faculty as needed. The department

has acquired various computer simulation software programs which are setup in the AADE

Distance Education and Computer Simulation Lab. Demonstrations will be made available to

the on-site team of simulation software during the on-site visit.

Students have access to the same quality computer systems in the AADE Distance Education and

Computer Simulation Lab. The laboratory computer equipment is adequate for instruction. The

laboratories and Tutorial & Academic Enhancement Center are open and available for students a

major portion of each day.

The Tutorial & Academic Enhancement Center is divided into two areas, The Writing Center

and The Tutoring Center. The Tutorial & Academic Center is staffed mostly by peer tutors,

students who can relate to and understand the challenges the student faces. A variety of options

are available to meet student needs, including recurring sessions, one-time appointments and

drop-ins based on availability. Several instructors are also involved with the Center as additional

resources. The Writing Center focuses on assisting students in any writing assignment.

Numerous computing laboratories are available to the entire University population. Room 401 in

Gouaux Hall is available to students during school hours. Wireless internet is available

throughout the campus.

Many general education classes are also being offered using web-based instruction. Nicholls

State University has licensed Blackboard software. The faculty senate at Nicholls State

University recently passed a resolution that all faculty will use Blackboard for some minimum

aspect of their classes. This software and posting of lecture aids and assignments has been of

benefit to the 14 day on 14 day off offshore worker. These students must accomplish certain

tasks while at their remote location. During the short seven-week summer term where required

classes are taught, Blackboard is becoming essential for the 14/14 day worker.

6.9.2/5.9.2 Utilization of Computer Systems: Evidence shall be available which indicates

students and faculty are making significant use of computer systems related to program

curricula.


Computer systems are an essential component of the program. Every student in the program

must pass OIS 200, which is a computer literacy course. This course provides instruction in the

use of computers to execute office functions and technical applications necessary to adequately

meet the requirements of the curriculum. Courses within the programs require students to access

online government regulations, download industrial hygiene sampling data into analysis software

and utilize the simulation software located in the AADE Distance Education and Computer

Simulation Lab. Assignment work in the courses of instruction requires proficiency by the

students in basic computer applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, Windows Movie Maker

and MS PowerPoint. Blackboard computer skills are inherent in the course delivery methods

and assignment delivery protocols adopted by faculty in the programs.

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6.10/5.10 Financial Resources

6.10.1/5.10.1 Financial Support: The budget for the Industrial Technology program(s)

shall be adequate to support program objectives. When judging sufficiency, the visiting

team shall make comparisons with the support levels given to other professional programs

at the institution.


The Operating Budget for the Department of Applied Sciences is found in the table below.

Operating budget expenditures include such items as postage, office supplies, telephone, travel

expenditures, and salaries. Additional emphasis by the University for faculty scholarly works and

the increase in student enrollment and the need for faculty travel (professional and scholarly

activity) are limited by the operating budget levels.

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Operating Budgets ($)

Department of Applied Sciences

2006-2007 Through 2010-2011

2010-2011 2009-2010 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007

$622,011 $625,412 $626,714 $750,8312 $618,157

2

NOTE:

1- The totals for fiscal years 2006-2007 to 2009-10 represent actual expenditures for the Applied

Sciences Department and the Applied Sciences - Laboratories. Fiscal year 2010-2011 represents

total budgeted expenditures since the fiscal year is still in progress.

2- During 2006-2008, the budget included funds for the Manufacturing Technology program

which was terminated by the Board of Regents.

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6.10.2/5.10.2 External Financial Support: There shall be evidence of external support for

the program(s) in Industrial Technology. However, this external support shall be treated

as supplementary support and be used to achieve and maintain a high level of excellence.

This external support shall not be used to displace funding support normally provided by

the institution.


The Department of Applied Sciences has received the following external funds during the past

years and benefits from a generous industry partnership.

Amount Fiscal

Year

Donors

$22,000 2010 SPE & AADE, Conoco McDermott

$40,000 2009 SPE, AADE, BP and Shell

$95,500 2008 AADE, Shell and Conoco Phillips, McDermott, ASSE

6.11/5.11 Library Services

6.11.1/5.11.1 Library Resources: The administrative unit containing the Industrial

Technology program(s) and/or the institutional library shall have access to technology

resources, literature and reference materials adequate to meet the curriculum and research

needs of students and faculty.

Centrally and conveniently located, Ellender Memorial Library serves as the main repository for

information resources and services at Nicholls State University. Main collection includes

268,605 monographs and bound volumes; over 63,443 eBooks; 1,057 serial subscriptions; 76

database subscriptions; 341,000 microforms; and 3,800 audiovisual material units. The Library

is usually open 74 hours per week, with extended hours during finals and intersession. The

Library’s catalog and most databases are available electronically 24 hours a day, seven days a

week, via the Library’s web site www.nicholls.edu/library. In addition, Ellender Memorial

Library is a member of LOUIS, the Louisiana Library Network. Created by the Louisiana Board

of Regents in 1992, this consortium helps support the library services of 41 libraries in

Louisiana. Combining many library services such as library automation, interlibrary loan, and

joint licensing of many electronic databases, LOUIS has saved Louisiana millions of dollars.

With the recent addition of the federated search engine, Webfeat, students now have the option

of searching the library’s databases and over 40 library catalogs throughout the state—many

millions of items—in one search query.

Expenditures:

Library budget expenditures specifically for the Petroleum Technology and Safety Technology

Services disciplines (books, databases, audio/visual, microforms, and periodicals):

2009—2010 $5,397

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2008—2009 $5,700

2007—2008 $5,829

2006—2007 $4,234

2005—2006 $5,645

In addition, in January 2011, the Library purchased access to OnePetro ($2,000 per year).

The Petroleum Services discipline has a dedicated Library Liaison, Anke Tonn. Faculty from

Petroleum Services can submit acquisition requests to Ms. Tonn, or individual faculty may

request books and periodicals online through the library webpage.

Sampling of petroleum services monograph titles—

Subject Dewey

Range

Number

of Titles

Technology (Applied sciences) 600 15

Philosophy & theory 601 22

Miscellany 602 22

Dictionaries & encyclopedias 603 18

Special topics 604 92

Serial publications 605 9

Organizations 606 1

Education, research, related topics 607 75

Invention & patents 608 30

Historical, areas, persons treatment 609 63

Engineering & allied operations 620 865

Applied physics 621 1,963

Mining & related operations 622 268

Military & nautical engineering 623 221

Civil engineering 624 332

Engineering of railroads, roads 625 34

Canal engineering 626 0

Hydraulic engineering 627 122

Sanitary & municipal engineering 628 422

Other branches of engineering 629 852

General management 658 8,304

Techniques, equipment, materials 631 480

Buildings 690 103

Building materials 691 11

Auxiliary construction practices 692 52

Specific materials & purposes 693 41

Wood construction Carpentry 694 34

Roof covering 695 2

Utilities 696 22

Heating, ventilating, air-

conditioning 697 72

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Detail finishing 698 10

Rolling stock 699 0

Print

Collection 14,554

Technology, Engineering and

Manufacturing eBooks 1,577

Total 16,131

Report extracted on February 23, 2011.

Serials titles—

The mission of the Serials Department is to acquire and manage continuing resources to support

Petroleum Services curricula at Nicholls State University, particular in the areas of business

analysis, economics, ecology, and management. Materials in all formats are acquired and

cataloged (or made accessible) in an accurate and timely manner, so that Serials staff and the

Reference Department may maintain a high level of academic partnership with the department.

Because of the continuing evolution of journals, magazines, newsletters, newspapers, and other

periodicals towards non-print formats, the Serials Department is transitioning from an entity

formerly responsible for the management of serial print resources to a department that now

manages both print and electronic resources. As part of this mission, the Serials / Electronic

Resources Librarian, in conjunction with the Automation Librarian, use the most accurate

information available to make informed decisions regarding management of collection budgets.

Extensive periodical and newspaper content is provided via Library subscriptions to a variety of

print sources, as well as web-based, Full-Text databases (see list of databases after the following

serials titles list), containing many articles pertaining to Petroleum Services, both in theory and

in various specific areas.

The following is a list of periodical titles currently housed in the Serials Department, or made

available online via web-based databases:

Petroleum Industry and Petroleum Sciences

2006-2011 World Outlook series, 2005 to present

American Association of Petroleum Geologists Bulletin: AAPG bulletin, 1974-2002

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation SWOT Analysis, 2004 to present

Advanced Materials and Processes (Online)

Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering (Online)

Chemical Engineering (Online)

Chemistry & Industry (Online)

Chemical and Petroleum Engineering (Online)

Daily Oil Bulletin (Online)

Energy Journal (Online)

Environmental Science and Technology (Online)

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Hart’s E & P (Online)

Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research (Online)

International Petroleum Finance (Online)

International Journal of Petroleum Science and Technology (Online)

Journal of Essential Oil Research (Online)

Journal of Petroleum Geology (Online)

Journal of the American Oil Chemists’ Society (Online)

Journal of Canadian Petroleum Technology (Online)

Journal of Chemical Physics (Online)

Journal of the Japan Petroleum Institute (Online)

Modern Bulk Transporter (Online)

Monthly Energy Review (Online)

National Petroleum News (Online)

Oil and Gas Business (Online)

Oil and Gas Investor This Week (Online)

Oil & Gas Journal (Print)

Oil & Gas Science and Technology (Online)

Oil Market Report (Online)

Oil Market Intelligence (Online)

Oil Spill Intelligence Report (Online)

Oilheating: Journal of Indoor Comfort Marketing (Print)

Petroleum Economist (Online)

Petroleum Intelligence Weekly (Online)

Petroleum Science and Technology (Online)

Soil & Sediment Contamination (Online)

SPE Journal (Online)

Texas Petroleum and C-store Journal (Online)

Water Science & Technology (Online)

Weekly Petroleum Argus (Online)

Petrology:

Acta Geologica Polonica (Online)

Acta Geologica Slovaca (Online)

Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology (Online)

Estudios Geologicos (Online)

Geologia USP: Série Cientifica (Online)

Journal of Geosciences (Online)

Journal of Petrology (Online)

Journal of Sedimentary Petrology

Lithology and Mineral Resources (Online)

Mineralogia (Online)

Mineralogia Polonica (Online)

Mineralogy and Petrology (Online)

Open Mineralogy Journal (Online)

Review of the Bulgarian Geological Society (Online)

Scripta Geologica (Online)

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences (Online)

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Various Oil and Gas Reports:

Algeria Oil & Gas Report (Online)

Argentina Oil & Gas Report [Electronic resource]

Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Insights [Electronic resource]

Brazil Oil & Gas Report (Online)

Canada Oil & Gas Report (Online)

China Oil & Gas Report (Online)

Egypt Oil & Gas Report (Online)

Emerging Europe Oil and Gas Insights (Online)

France Oil & Gas Report (Online)

Germany Oil & Gas Report (Online)

India Oil & Gas Report (Online)

Iran Oil & Gas Report (Online)

Italy Oil & Gas Report (Online)

Japan Oil & Gas Report [Electronic resource]

Kuwait Oil & Gas Report (Online)

Libya Oil & Gas Report (Online)

Mexico Oil & Gas Report (Online)

Nigeria Oil & Gas Report (Online)

Saudi Arabia Oil & Gas Report (Online)

Turkey Oil & Gas Report (Online)

UAE Oil & Gas Report (Online)

United Kingdom Oil & Gas Report (Online)

USA Oil & Gas Report (Online)

Venezuela Oil & Gas Report (Online)

Databases that Index the Bulk of the Above Journals:

Academic Search Complete

Agricola

Aquatic Science and Fisheries Abstracts

Business Source Complete

Digital Dissertations

Environment Index

Free Access Journals (HighWire)

Geo Ref

Green File

Oceanic Abstracts

OnePetro (new for 2011, includes 85,000 SPE articles)

Regional Business News

This list includes both journal titles which we actively receive, so designated by the term “to

present,” and those we received for a significant period of time (over 30 years), but no longer

have active subscriptions.

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6.11.2/5.11.2 Utilization of Library Resources: Evidence shall be available that indicates

that students and faculty are making adequate and appropriate use of library resources.


The programs meet this standard. Student coursework including assignments, special projects,

research, and presentations require use of the government documents section of the library and

the periodicals. Evidence of this work will be available for the review team during the onsite

visit in the form of completed student work.

6.12/5.12 Support Personnel

6.12.1/5.12.1 Support Personnel: Personnel such as teaching assistants, student workers,

office professionals, and laboratory technicians shall be adequate to support program

objectives.


Support personnel presently available for the Program include the following:

a) 1 Department secretary (Open position as of writing of this report)

b) 1 to 2 student secretarial assistant

c) Multimedia lab assistants

Even though these multimedia assistants occupy university-wide assignments, they are “on call” when required by the Department.

6.13/5.13 Placement Services

6.13.1/5.13.1 Placement Services: Appropriate services shall be available to assist with the

placement of program graduates. Placement of graduates shall be tracked and the

effectiveness of the placement services shall be evaluated by the administrative unit

containing the Industrial Technology program(s).

“All Programs Have Same Response” The office of career services serves the needs of students, alumni and employers. Career Services staff coordinates Career Days biannually in October and March. In fact, the Career Days have been moved to Tuesdays in order to better service our Petroleum Services and Safety Technology students who were unable to attend when it was held on Wednesdays. The entire month of March is dedicated as Career Month. Throughout the Fall and Spring semesters, the office coordinates on-campus recruiting with interested employers. An on-line database has been set-up to manage all student, alumni, and employer information. All available employer jobs are posted on this site. All registered student and alumni resumes are posted there also. Nicholls State University Career Services has developed strong relationships with numerous employers specifically interested in employing our Petroleum Services students. To name a few: Chevron Production Company, ExxonMobil, Halliburton, Schlumberger, Baker Hughes, BJ Services, Parker Drilling, and Oceaneering International. On April 5, 2011, Chevron will be on campus interviewing students from the three programs.

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The Office of Career Services conducts annual assessments of its services. An Employment Assessment is completed by graduates each semester. Results are compiled and published on the University’s website by the Office of Assessment and Institutional Research. http://www.nicholls.edu/ir Career Services provides students and alumni with timely information regarding full-time and part-time jobs and offers them assistance in developing effective job search skills and strategies. The office offers individual career guidance as well as help in beginning a specific job search. The office assists students to organize the resume and offers advice on how to prepare for upcoming interviews. http://www.nicholls.edu/career/

6.13.2/5.13.2 Cooperative Education: If cooperative education is either a required or an

elective part of the program, then appropriate services shall be provided to assist with the

placement and supervision of students.


PSET 401- Coop Work Experience and PSET 402-Coop Work Experience are required courses

for completion of the Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Services. These two courses provide

students with “Supervised industrial experience related to academic studies.” Placement

assistance is provided by faculty and advisory board members to the students who are currently

not working in the oil and gas industry. A network of local companies has been established to

assist in the cooperative work student course. This network is a continuous process whereby

local industry frequently calls for intern students. This includes BP, Bollinger Shipyard,

Cameron, Alford Safety Services, Safety and Training Consultants, PEC, Oceaneering, and

others. The Industrial Advisory Board is actively publicizing this program, and board members

assist with placement of the students. Examples of student intern portfolios will be available for

review by the on-site visiting team.



PSET 401- Coop Work Experience and PSET 402-Coop Work Experience are offered as an

approved elective course(s) for students in the Associate of Science in Petroleum Services and

Safety Technology provided necessary prerequisites have been met. Assistance in placement is

provided to students for the associate programs as well.

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http://www.oceaneering.com/

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6.14/5.14 Industrial Advisory Committee(s)

6.14.1/5.14.1 Program Advisory Committee(s): An industrial advisory committee shall

assist in the validation of program content. If more than one program of study or

program option is available, then appropriately qualified industrial representatives shall be

added to the committee or more than one committee shall be maintained. Policies shall be

presented to indicate the: (a) procedures used in selecting members, (b) length of

appointment, (c) organization of the committee, (d) committee responsibilities, (e)

frequency of meetings, and (f) methods of conducting business.


The program meets this standard. The primary mission of the Industrial Advisory Board is to:

1. Provide leadership in the areas of program and curriculum matters.

2. Assist in promoting the department goals and objectives within the business and

industrial community.

3. Assist in locating and securing equipment, external funding, and software donations to

maintain a .state-of-the-art. Petroleum and Safety Technology programs.

4. Provide guidance in the translation of students to professionals.

The Industrial Advisory Board has been involved in the programs. Major funding and

scholarships along with technology based simulation software and equipment has been acquired

for the programs through the generous donations of AADE, SPE, and ASSE professional

societies and local oil and gas companies. Recent efforts by the Board have been to raise

$80,000 in funds for the AADE Distance Education and Computer Simulation Lab in room 401

of Gouaux Hall. This new computer simulation lab provides for advances in lab embedded

student learning opportunities in specific courses of instruction.

The Industrial Advisory Board members are selected based on their personal abilities and

influence, prestige experience and resources and industrial sector (drilling, production & HSE)

representation. A Chairman appointment is made by faculty members. The Industrial Advisory

Board Chairman is currently Mr. Ty Rivet, a non-faculty professional member of AADE – New

Orleans Chapter. There is no term limits established for board members. Membership has

maintained a level between 8 and 12. The Board serves as an advisory group, not a decision

making body. Three committees are formed to assist the programs in the following areas

1. Curriculum Committee

Identifying Skill Sets/Competencies

Current and Relevant Curriculum

2. Resource Development Committee

Financial/Scholarships

Equipment Donations

Human Expertise

3. Public Relations Committee

Promote Program

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Promote Graduates

Newsletters/Networking

Formal Industrial Advisory Board meetings are held at least once every academic year. Informal

meetings occur frequently throughout the year with the Industrial Advisory Board Chairman and

members of the Industrial Advisory Board at the Annual SPE Deepwater Conference in the fall

and Annual AADE Drilling Conference in the spring. Faculty are actively engaged in

networking with the board members at SPE, AADE and ASSE professional organizational

meetings and events. Annual scholarships funding for students are provided by SPE, AADE and

ASSE.

6.14.2/5.14.2 Advisory Committee Meetings: The industrial advisory committee(s) shall

meet at least once each year and minutes shall be kept of these meetings showing agenda

items, actions taken, and recommendations made.


The program meets this standard. Advisory board meetings are held at least once each academic

period. Mr. Ty Rivet is the advisory board chairman and will be available during the on-site visit

for participation.

6.15/5.15 Educational Innovation

6.15.1/5.15.1 Educational Innovation: There shall be evidence that program objectives are

based upon long-range planning to the industries being served. Program content must be

current in both content and delivery of instruction.


Streaming webcast video taping of classes is conducted in all face to face classes taught in the

three programs. The videos are viewable on the internet immediately after the conclusion of the

class at http://video.nicholls.edu using the user I.D. petro-serv, and password, spring10.

Previous semesters has seen the taping of

PSET121

PSET131

PSET171

PSET302

PSET341

PSET371

PSET381

PSET384

PSET477

SATC112

SATC220

SATC230

SATC295

SATC350

The program's record of educational innovation, as related to the curriculum, is reflective of

general and specific endeavors. Among the general endeavors are the following:

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Online instruction, reflecting web-based and web-assisted pedagogy, has been incorporated

into selected undergraduate technology courses. The program's record of educational innovation, as related to the curriculum, is reflective of general and specific endeavors.

Distance education (via compressed video with BellSouth) has been implemented for the

purpose of delivering organized course instruction to undergraduate technology majors

located external to the campus, e.g., at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, LA which

is 173 miles from Nicholls State.

Web enhanced instruction has been augmented in course offerings; either as a "stand-alone"

course or as a supplement to traditionally taught courses, using Blackboard.

Three laptops were distributed through a direct donation from BJ Services.

Team projects have been employed in course delivery.

Field trips are made for observation and evaluation of drilling and production services

Computer simulation software enhancements from industry.

6.16/5.16 Assessment

6.16.1/5.16.1 Assessment Plan and Integration: An assessment plan shall be comprised of,

but not limited to, the following for each program: (1) program mission statement, (2)

program outcomes/student competencies, (3) evidence that the program incorporates these

outcomes/student competencies, (4) assessment measures used to evaluate student mastery

of the student competencies stated, (5) compilation of the results of the assessment

measures, and (6) evidence that these results are used to improve the program.


The BS and AS programs have developed formal assessment plans that involve qualitative and quantitative assessments through graduate and employer surveys, embedded course assessment

outcome measures, and graduating student exit exams. The faculty in conjunction with

Institutional Research developed two on-line survey instruments to formatively assess program

outcomes against goals and objectives for graduates and employers. The following matrix provides the timeline (schedule) of assessments, what, how and from whom data are collected;

how assessment results are used to document successes and shortcomings and any action plans if

needed to address concerns. Assessment artifacts will be available for the onsite team visit.

Assessment

Method Schedule

What, how, and

from whom

How results

are used

How action plans are

established

Alumni and Employer

surveys

Std. 6.3.12/5.3.12

Std. 6.16/5.16

Alumni Survey:

http://elisten.nicholls.

edu/Surveys/PetroSvc

sAlumniSurvey/petro

svcsalumnisurvey.ht

ml

Every 5 years as

per SAC

accreditation and

Courses and

Curriculum Review

Procedures.

Alumni and

Employer Surveys

will be conducted

on the following

The survey is

designed to include

questions directly

linked to program

mission, goals and

objectives. The

surveys are made

available online

through a web

interface to alumni

and employers. The

Faculty will review

and analyze the

survey results

The review of

surveys indicate a

The results are discussed

and evaluated by program

faculty and brought before

Industrial Advisory Board

for review / modifications of

the program objectives.

Goals are established and

monitored by the Industrial

Advisory Board and faculty.







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Exit Examinations

Std. 6.3.12/5.3.12

Std. 6.16/5.16

Upon completion of

PSET 452 – Senior

Seminar.

Immediately prior to

graduation, students

must take PSET 452 –

Senior Seminar in the

PSBS program.

The assessment has

been on-going.

Each major course

taught in the BS

program contains

embedded course exit

exam questions.

These are designed to

measure student

mastery of the one or

more specific

competencies.

Students are provided

the exit exam

questions and are

required to respond in

essay format to the

Essay responses are

reviewed by the

course instructor and

graded on a 10 point

scale

Low scored

assessment questions

less than 70% are

flagged and discussed

with faculty for

discussion and action.

Where a negative

trend is noted that

involves less than 70%

of students

successfully passing

exit exam, the

particular course is

flagged and placed on

Employer Survey:

http://elisten.nicholls.

edu/Surveys/PetroSvc

sEmployerSurvey/pet

rosvcsemployersurve

y.html

See Appendix I to this

report for most recent

survey results.

schedule:

PSAS – Fall 2009

PSBS – Fall 2011

STAS – Fall 2012

Office of Institutional

Assessment

http://www.nicholls.e

du/ir/

administers the

survey in connection

with the 5 year SAC

accreditation and

Courses and

Curriculum Review

Procedures of the

University.

Embedded Course

Outcome Measures

Every 3 years or

annually for

individual courses

with low

assessments until

the results improve

for one consecutive

academic year.

A baseline

assessment was

completed for

courses in PSBS,

PSAS and STAS

during the 2008-

2009 academic

calendar.

The course embedded

assessment of

learning outcomes is

designed to measure

program

competencies taught

at the course level.

Course level

objectives are

measured by

questions embedded

within regular

examinations or in

other graded

assignments such as

cases, projects,

papers, practice sets,

etc.

Results will show

the average (mean)

score for all

students in the class

by each objective.

For objectives

having pass rates

falling into the red

& yellow zones

described below,

the professor will

include in the

report a description

of the actions being

taken for each

objective having

low assessment

scores.

A) Assessment scores of

70% or greater - the green

zone. Objectives with

results within green zone are

in the desired range and

require no further analysis

or action.

(B) 50% or greater but less

than 70% - the yellow zone.

Objectives with results

within the yellow zone

require as a minimum that a

“watch” be placed on those

objectives for the ensuing

semester(s); positive actions

may and should be taken if

an analysis of the

performance results

suggests such to the faculty

member.

(C ) Less than 50% - the

red zone. Objectives with

results within the red zone

must have a positive

action/change implemented

in the course along with

“watch” status for the

ensuing period(s).






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embedded course

competency measure.

a watch list. Faculty

responsible for the

course will develop an

action plan.

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Appendix I

Alumni & Employer Survey Results

Ref. 6.3.12/5.3.12 Competency Validation

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Appendix II

Cooperative Agreements Ref.: 6.3.14/5.3.14

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Memorandum of Understanding Nicholls State University and L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College

This document serves as an articulation agreement between Nicholls State University and L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College to allow course transfer from Fletcher’s Associate of Applied Sciences in Integrated Petroleum Technology into the B.S. Petroleum Services program, Department of Applied Sciences, at Nicholls State University. After reviewing the syllabus, texts and meeting with the appropriate Fletcher instructional staff, the Applied Sciences faculty at Nicholls State University approves the following transfer credits and eligibility for credit exams for acceptance by Nicholls State University for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Petroleum Services:

1. The following Fletcher courses may be transferred and accepted for credit at Nicholls if the student passes the Fletcher course(s) with a C or better and enrolls at Nicholls.

Fletcher class NSU class

ITPN 1050 - Petroleum Computational Methods

PSET 121 Petroleum Computational Methods

ITPN 1400 – Fluid Mechanics PSET 131 – Reservoir Fluids

2. A credit exam may be taken by a Fletcher student for credit in the following Nicholls courses upon

successful completion of the corresponding equivalent course at Fletcher with a grade of C or better. The student must be enrolled at Nicholls to be eligible to take the credit exam and receive credit. The exam will be administered by Nicholls Applied Sciences faculty and will consist of a comprehensive exam similar to that administered in the equivalent Nicholls courses. Upon completion of a pass grade of 70 or better on the exam, the credit for the Nicholls class will be entered into the Nicholls system as per instructions of the Nicholls Registrar.

Fletcher class Nicholls class

ITPN 1600 – Oil and Gas Production I and ITPN 1610 - Oil and Gas Production II

PSET 231 - Gas Production and/or PSET 341 - Oil production

ITPN 2000 –Planning and Management PSET 301 – Human Resources in the Petroleum Industry

ITPN 2200-Production Safety Systems PSET 310 - Safety and Control Systems

Note: The student is not required to have completed a degree from Fletcher to be eligible for these transfers or credit exams. This memorandum is developed and approved in accordance with demonstration of compliance with the following criteria established by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools: Approval for this agreement is hereby granted by: ______________________________________ ________________ Dr. Steven Hulbert, President Nicholls State University Date ______________________________________ ________________ Travis Lavigne, L.E. Fletcher Chancellor Date

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Appendix III

Faculty Resumes Ref.: 6.5.1/5.5.1

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John M. Griffin, Ph.D., P.E.

Ph.D. Petroleum Engineering Louisiana State

University

1991

Minor: Environmental Engineering

M.S. Mineral Engineering The University of

Alabama

1978

B.S. Geology Emory University 1975

Registered Professional Engineer Petroleum Engineer, 1989; Environmental Engineer, 1994

2009-2010 Associate Professor

Department of Petroleum Engineering

University of Trinidad and Tobago, Point Lisas, Couva, TRINIDAD, ,West Indies while

on leave from Nicholls State University- Thibodaux, LA

Teaching Assignment

OFFS 403 – Offshore Operations

ENVM310B-Environmental Management for Petroleum Engineers

ENVS210D- Petroleum Environmental Issues

2003-present Associate Professor

(Except 2009) Department of Applied Sciences (Petroleum Services Program)

Nicholls State University- Thibodaux, LA

Organized Industry Advisory Board consisting of industry leaders to guide program and raise funds.

Received early tenure August 2007. Awarded $981,077 grant from U.S. Department of Energy 2005-

07.

Teaching Assignment

Drilling Fluids, Drilling Technology, Petroleum Computational Methods, Reservoir Fluids, Well

Completions, Well Logging, Artificial Lift

Advisor to Petroleum Services Bachelor of science degree

Thesis advisor: Biology graduate student, 2004 entitled “Recovery of F+ RNA Specific

Bacteriophage for the Evaluation of a Marshland Upwelling System in Low Saline Waters."

2001-2009 Engineering & Training Consultant

HIDROEX, C.A. (2006)

Taught two one-week industry courses for PDVSA, Venezuela’s national oil company, in Tamaré

and Maturin entitled “Solids Control” and “Drilling Fluids.”

CHEMEX, INC (2002-03)

Developed engineering design for application of HIS Oil Recovery chemical treatment for

production enhancement for PDVSA and Benton-Vinccler, C.A. in Venezuela, Petroprodución in

Ecuador, Perenco-Basic Resources in Guatemala, Aries in Kilgore, Tx, Berry Petroleum in

Bakersfield, Ca, Acadiana Oil & Gas in Bosco Field Louisiana.

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Successfully hypothesized longevity of treatment owing to wetting matrix surfaces; verified by LSU

expert & presented as: “Hydrocarbon/Solvent Treatment for Inhibiting Paraffin and Suspending

Asphaltenes in Oil Wells,” paper SPE 81004 presented at the SPE Latin American and Caribbean

Petroleum Engineering Conference held in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, West Indies, 27–30 April 2003.

Laboratory evaluation of drilling fluid shale stabilizer

Tar Sand process and initial study for economic benefit of solvent extraction technique –

Ecuador/Alberta

Negotiated production sharing agreement for well treatment of stripper production, designed

application phase for US Patent (pending)

Preparation and facilitation of evaluation of oilfield production buying packages

SPYRIDON, KOCH & POLERMO LLC. Expert witness, depositions, trial preparation for worker exposure to

NORM (radiation) contaminated tubing (Oct 2001 – Sept. 2002).

MAYNE & MERTZ-STOKES & SPIEHLER. Company man for Nabors 15,000’ 18 ppg turnkey well, Calcasieu

Parish, Louisiana (July 2001).

PETRO-QUEST ENERGY. Installed, in-house training for reservoir economics from PEEP to PhDWin software

(May-June 2001).

CHEVRON, USA. Fluid engineer for 4 well displacement program for frac pack (2001), Gulf of Mexico.

DARCY EXPLORATION. Installed and taught reservoir economics PhDWin software (Oct. 2001).

Well Control certification 5-day MMS : Drilling, Completion, & Workover (2003)

1999-2001 Instructor


Louisiana State University

Research Assignment

Soil washing feasibility of diesel contaminated oil-base mud cuttings $10,000 joint industry.

Investigation of Hybrid Deep water Production Systems: Fulfilling $50,000 LEQSF award to

detect leads in deepwater flow lines.

<http://www.mms.gov/tarprojects/284/LSU%20Report%20for%20284.pdf>

Teaching Assignment

Production Laboratory, Well Testing, Field Operations, Rock and Fluid Properties Laboratory,

Computer Usage; Petroleum Economics and Decision Making; One day seminars for SPE-Pittsburgh,

Long Beach, Bakersfield.

1998 Engineering Consultant

PETSEC ENERGY- Facilities Engineer for offshore compressor installations; WC 17.

OCS- Drilling Engineer for Eugene Island barge well program.

1997-1998 Senior Drilling Engineer

Baker Hughes INTEQ Lafayette, LA

Developed Best Practice documents in: DRILLING SYSTEMS

Reactive torque with mud motor prediction

Minimum hole length after exiting casing whipstock

Whipstock measurements

Bit torque model MWD & SURVEYING SYSTEMS

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Orientation of whipstock with SeekerTM Gyro

Benchmark & checkshots for MWD FLUIDS ENGINEERING:

Fracture gradient prediction DEEP WATER DRILLING APPLICATIONS

Temperature modeling for synthetic fluid rheology & gas solubility

Gas solubility for modeling gas breakout in riser for deep water drilling

Facilitation of field implementation of proprietary device for deep water applications (Kno-

Frac).

2006 Petroleum Engineering Consultant

PDVSA, Venezuela’s National Oil Company, delivered two classes with translation (Solids Control and

Drilling Fluids) in Ciudad Ojeda and Maturing, August, (2006).

1996-1997 Petroleum Engineering Consultant

PETSEC ENERGY, INC. Developed list of acceptable drilling service vendors based upon best practices criteria.

CHEVRON, USA. Mud Engineer through Chemrich to run cased hole mud job prior to recompletion (1997).

PENNZOIL, INC. Fluids Engineer - Ran KCl fluids job through Deep South Chemicals (1997).

BRANDT/GAUTHIER (1997) as Management Consultant. Performed business evaluation for Remediation

Services Division. Recommendations implemented dealt with (a) hiring, (b) job tracking forms, (c)

personnel training, and (d) reporting structure of middle management.

AMBAR Coiled tubing - Facilitated QA/QC reporting (1996).

1994-1996 Petroleum & Environmental Engineer

Turbo-Chem International, Inc.

Lafayette, LA

Conducted research on drilling & completion fluids; safety director, laboratory testing/evaluation, &

initiated sales to Marathon, Equinox, Southwest Energy. Published SPE 38272

ANATECH, Inc.

Geologist - While at ANATECH, consulted as geologist to Petron, Inc. of Alexandria, Louisiana.

Was charged with defining areal extent of gasoline pollution plume for service station in north

central Louisiana as part of the Department of Environmental Quality’s program to remove

leaking underground storage tanks (UST). Analysis involved soil coring to 25’ depth, lithologic

description, fluid sampling, and laboratory analysis.

Environmental Engineer – While at ANATECH, consulted as professional engineer for SPCC plan for

U. S. Army National Guard unit in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Inspector - Inspection of synthetic mud and heavy brine load outs saving operators money, as much as

$60,000 on one well. Initiated long-term sales to ENRON and Pogo Production Co.

1993-1994 Research Associate

The University of Southwestern Louisiana for the National Biological Survey, U.S. Dept.

of Interior at the National Wetlands Research Center; Lafayette, LA

1992-93 Marathon Oil Company,

Anchorage, ALASKA

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Performed complete waste stream management review for entire E&P operations of

Alaska operations. Alternate technologies were reviewed pertaining to current and future

needs and liabilities; and in 1991

1991-92 Assistant Professor-

Department of Petroleum Engineering The University of Louisiana-Lafayette

Summer 1991 Marathon Oil Company,

Worldwide Drilling in Houston, TEXAS

Developed and delivered Environmental Compliance Class for entire domestic drilling

staff within the Exploration & Production areas at company locations in Okla. City,

Anchorage, Lafayette, Cody, Denver, and Odessa (80 participants).

1990-1991 Assistant Professor -Department of Petroleum Engineering - New Mexico Tech

Socorro, NM

Teaching Assignment

Production Engineering; Petroleum Economics; Undergraduate Research, Advisor to

student SPE.

1987-90 PhD candidate Department of Petroleum Engineering; Louisiana State

University

Summer, 1988 Field Service

Swaco-Geolograph Inc.

Lafayette, Louisiana

Fluid Processing Solids control equipment for dewatering & achieving waste reduction

1983-87 Assistant Professor-


The University of Louisiana-Lafayette

Theses served: Low-temperature remediation of soils contaminated by crude oil, Simulation of inland oil

spills and ground water impact, Clay identification via Differential Thermal Analysis and

Methylene Blue Test

Teaching Assignment

Environmental Aspects of Petroleum Exploration and Production Operations, Petroleum

Economics and Decision Making; Production Engineering and Lab; Undergraduate Research;

Petrophysics Lab; Drilling Engineering and Lab; Drilling Fluids Engineering and Lab;

Production Facilities; Phase Behavior; Survey of the Petroleum Industry

ENVIROCORP (During Summer of 1986) Baton Rouge, LOUISIANA

Permitting from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources for disposal of

hazardous wastes via Deep Well Injection

Summer, 1987 Landman

Angelle & Donahue Lafayette, Louisiana

Title research for oil/gas exploratory leasing

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1980-82 Well-Site Drilling Supervisor & Drilling Engineer

Chevron USA, Inc.

Lafayette, Louisiana

OFFSHORE: Supervised the drilling, completion, and workover of oil/gas wells, on-land,

inland waters, offshore Louisiana and British North Sea. Conducted evaluation of special

projects with recommended conclusions (Garden Banks gumbo problem, vendor evaluation,

gyro surveying accuracy).

1979-80 Petroleum Engineer

Amoco Production Co.

Lafayette, Louisiana;

Designed workover, drilling, and completion procedures for oil/gas production in South

Louisiana and Mississippi. Responsible for all phases of engineering in these fields and

economic justification. Production methods included flowing, gas-lift, and beam pumping units.

1976-78 M.S. candidate The University of Alabama

1975-76 Geologist

Reese E. Mallette Associates Consulting Engineers and Geologists

Birmingham, Alabama

Planned and executed drilling programs for surface mining exploitation of coal in North

Alabama, performed coal reserve estimates, sample preparation, prepared documents for

purchase of coal mining company.

Summer, 1977 Offshore Roustabout

Mobil Oil Corporation

1971-74 Rodman for survey crew (12 mos.) in Tuscaloosa, AL; draftsman (6 mos.) in

Birmingham, AL. PUBLICATIONS

Griffin, J.M. and Smith, J.R.: “Field-Scale Evaluation of Leak Detection for Gas-Liquid Two-Phase

Flow in Deepwater Production Systems” in proceedings for the 2005 ASME Fluids Engineering

Division Summer Meeting and Exhibition (9th International Symposium on Gas-Liquid Two-Phase

Flow), paper number FEDSM2005-77372, June 2005, Houston, TX USA

Bryant, T.A., K. C. Cox, J. M. Griffin, K.H. Chadwick, R.A. Fanguy, R.C. Viosca, G.W. Watt, R.M.

Coats, R. Haut (2005) “Commercialization of Big Government Technology through SMEs: Design

and Performance Metrics for the Shared Technology Transfer Program,” paper presented to the 19th

Annual UIC Research symposium on Marketing and Entrepreneurship; San Francisco; August.

“Hydrocarbon/Solvent Treatment for Inhibiting Paraffin and Suspending Asphaltenes in Oil Wells,”

paper SPE 81004 presented at the SPE Latin American and Caribbean Petroleum Engineering

Conference held in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, West Indies, 27–30 April 2003.

Smith, J.R. and Griffin, J.M. 2001. Investigation of Hybrid Deep Water Production Systems. Final

report No. 1435—1-97-CA-30879, MMS, Herndon, Virginia (29 November 2001).

<http://www.mms.gov/tarprojects/284/LSU%20Report%20for%20284.pdf> Cited by SPE 123130

Leak Detection in subsea pipeline: a mechanistic modeling approach with fixed pressure

boundaries, Gajbhiye and Kam, 2008.

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“Chemical Treatment of Cuttings Drilled With Oil-Based Mud Employing a Laboratory Simulated Soil

Washing Procedure” Melanie L. Perry & J. M. Griffin, SPE 66593 presented at the SPE/EPA

Environmental Meeting, San Antonio, March 2000.

"Alkali Solubility of Micronized Cellulose Fiber and Evaluation Using Return Permeability

Measurements" SPE 38272 to be presented at the Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting, Casper, 18-20

May 1997.

"Environmental Practices Training for Oilfield Operations Personnel: Course Content and

Measurement," SPE Paper No. 25972 presented at the 1993 SPE/EPA Symposium on Environmental

Issues, San Antonio, April 22-23.

"Integrating Environmental Concerns into Petroleum Engineering Curriculum," S.A. Marinello & J. M

Griffin, presented at the ASME 16th Annual Energy-Sources Technology Conference, Houston,

January 31-February 3, 1993.

"Proposal to Implement a Criterion for Measuring the Environmental Practices of Marathon's Alaska

Operations," submitted to Dr. Bruce Cox, Manager-HS&E, Anchorage, January 18, 1993.

"Laboratory Investigation Using Electrocoagulation to Destabilize and Dewater Drilling Fluids,"

presented at the 1992 AADE New Advancements in Drilling Fluids Technology Conference &

Exhibition, Houston April 22-23.

"Measurement of Permeability and Bulk Modulus of Viscoelastic Networks in a Centrifugal Field,"

Advances in Filtration and Separation Technology, iii, 347-350, 1991.

"Drilling Fluid Dewatering: Applications Survey and Case History," presented at the Filtration and

Separation in the Oil and Gas Industries at the 1989 National Meeting of the American Filtration

Society, October 30-November 1, Houston. "Drilling Fluid Dewatering: Economic Evaluation with

Case History," SPE paper 20292, 1989.

"New Developments in Solid-liquid Separation as Applied to Oilfield Drilling Fluids including Case

History Economics," presented at the 1989 AIChE Annual Meeting, November 5-10, San Francisco.

"Design of Chemically Balanced Polymer Drilling Fluid Leads to a Reduction in Clay Destabilization,"

SPE-Drilling Engineering, Feb. 1986; Trans. AIME, 1986.

"A New Solids Control Technique", presented at the Drilling Technology Conference, IADC, Dallas,

March 19-21, 1984, Ghalambor, A.; Hayatdavoudi, A.; & Griffin, J.M.

"Putting an Ear to the Earth" (Formation Evaluation Primer), Oil & Energy Report, October, 1983.

"Methane Drainage from Coal Seams: State of the Art of an Unconventional Gas Recovery", Mining

Symposium, Univ. of Kerman, IRAN, Sept. 1983, Ghalambor, A.; Hayatdavoudi, A.; & Griffin,

J.M.

PROPOSALS

“Environmental technology collaboration program” submitted to Louisiana’s Department of Natural

Resources’ Coastal Impact Assessment Program (CIAP) dated May 2006 $10 million requested; not

funded

“An early method for leak detection in deepwater production flow lines” submitted to the Louisiana Applied

Oil Spill Research and Development Program (OSRADP), Office of the Governor’s Oil Spill

Coordinator’s Office. October 2005 $124,848 requested; not funded

“Habitat evaluation tool for assessing functional success of the Isle Dernieres and Timbalier Island

restoration activities, Terrebonne Basin, L.A.” submitted to the Coastal Restoration and Enhancement

through Science and Technology (CREST) 2005 $80,066 requested; not funded

“Shared technology transfer program” submitted to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DoE) “Hydrogen

Fuels Program.” dated May 17, 2005 $981,077 awarded

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"Feasibility of bioremediation in fine-grained soils using electrokinetic phenomenon," submitted to the U.S.

DOE/Oak Ridge Assoc. of Universities Young Faculty Award Program, January 28, 1992, $50,000

requested.

"Treatment & evaluation of electrocoagulation for sedimenting reserve pit drilling wastes," submitted to the

Louisiana Board of Regents La. Education Quality Support Fund-Research & Development Program,

November 4, 1991, $152,992 requested.

"Waste minimization of bleaching earth (attapulgite) used in vegetable oil refining; Dewatering drilling

fluids for waste minimization" (1990-92). Funded.

"Evaluation of detoxification by vitrification for selected industrial wastes in Louisiana", a proposal

submitted to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Alternate Technology and

Development/Waste Reduction Grant Program, November 1987.

SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP

SPE - Society of Petroleum Engineers AADE - American Association of Drilling

Engineers

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Michael Gautreaux, CSP, Managing Member of Allied Risk Management Services, L.L.C. (ARMS), is a

Board Certified Safety Professional having 22 years of experience in risk management and occupational

safety & health. He holds a Masters of Science Degree from Texas A&M – Commerce and Bachelor’s

degree in Industrial Safety Management.

He teaches full-time at Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA in the unique Safety Technology major

within the Petroleum Services Program. The Nicholls program is designed on a 7 and 7 class scheduling for

students currently employed in the Gulf of Mexico petroleum industry. Michael is the Director of the

Safety Technology Program at Nicholls. http://www.nicholls.edu/doas/degree-programs/petroleum-

services/safety-technology-as/ He also operates a private consulting practice providing loss control

services on behalf of property and casualty insurers and risk management, and safety consulting and

training services for the oil and gas industry.

Michael is a professional member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), American Association of

Drilling Engineers (AADE) and American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). He is the faculty advisor

for student sections and student chapters for three professional societies listed above. He served as the

ASSE Bayou Chapter Treasurer, Vice President and Chapter President between 2002 and 2005. He has

been active in the field of occupational safety consulting and training since 1989 and is a professional

safety & health speaker providing guest lectures for universities, international safety conferences and

fortune 500 companies. Michael is a qualified FSR (Field Safety Representative) authorized to conduct

causality insurance inspections for the Arkansas and Texas worker’s compensation commissions and a

qualified expert witness in Louisiana State Courts in the field of safety.

In 1989, Mr. Gautreaux started his safety profession with Liberty Mutual Group’s loss prevention

consulting staff - the nation’s largest provider of worker’s compensation insurance services. He provided

accident prevention, training and consulting services to fortune 500 companies among diverse industries

including: construction, energy, industrial, manufacturing, mining, transportation, retail, health care, oil and

gas and various service industries. Michael’s diverse consulting tenure led him to multiple long-term

consulting assignments across the nation. He received advanced safety and training from the Liberty

Mutual Group and the Research Center for Safety and Health located in Hopkinton, MA.

Michael taught as an adjunct instructor for the OSHA Training Institute - Southwest Education Center,

Texas A&M University System, Texas Engineering and Extension Service from 2000 to 2003. He was the

lead instructor for general industry safety, construction safety and ergonomic courses taught under the

OSHA Ed Center model. Students attending these courses included private industry safety coordinators,

federal and state OSHA compliance officers, and Army and Air Force Safety Officers. Michael is an

Authorized OSHA Construction Outreach Trainer and General Industry Outreach Trainer, Authorized

Disaster Site Worker Outreach Trainer and Certified MSHA Instructor.

EDUCATION:

2008: MS Industrial Technology - Safety Management - Texas A & M University - Commerce, Texas. Graduated

sum cum lade.

1988: BS Industrial Technology, University of Southwestern Louisiana – Lafayette, LA.

CURRENT POSITIONS:

Instructor, Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA



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Managing Member, Allied Risk Management Services, L.L.C., Thibodaux, LA

Senior Loss Control Consultant for Regional Reporting, Inc. and Safety Environmental Solutions, LLC

providing loss control services on behalf of property and casualty insurers including:

Ace USA Firemen’s Fund

AIG Underwriting Companies Great American Insurance Co.

Allied Insurance Brokers, Inc. Humana Worker’s Comp

Audubon Indemnity KBK Insurance Group

Crum & Forster Insurance Co. Kemper Insurance Company

Great American Royal Insurance Companies

Liberty Mutual Group Reliance Insurance Company

Safeco Insurance Company TIG Insurance Company

OFFICE ADDRESS:

Allied Risk Management Services, L.L.C.

207 Pamela Place

Thibodaux, Louisiana 70301

Tel: (985) 209-2200

Fax: (985) 493-9930

[email protected]

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

8/06 - Present Instructor of Safety Technology, Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA Thibodaux, LA

Full – time instructor of Safety Technology within the special class scheduling arrangements for the petroleum industry. The

classes are taught on a modified schedule which allows offshore personnel working a seven (7) day on, seven (7) day off

schedule to attend the University as full-time students on their days off only. This allows them to complete the AS degree

requirements on this schedule. All courses required to fulfill the degree requirements are offered on the modified schedule.

10/99 - Present Managing Member, Allied Risk Management Services, L.L.C. – Thibodaux, LA

The Company, “Allied Risk Management Services, L.L.C.,” (ARMS) is a professional risk management

consulting company specializing in ergonomic, loss control and engineering, regulatory programs, and audits and

adult education and training services. Michael provides professional risk management consulting in the area of

business insurance, environmental, and safety and health services. ARMS specializes in ergonomics, OSHA

compliance and training, , insurance related loss control services, and industrial accident investigations. ARMS

offers professional risk management and safety and health services aimed at:

Prevention of accidents that cause property damage and human suffering,

Ergonomics,

Loss control and engineering,

Adult education and training,

Providing MSHA and OSHA training services, and

Regulatory Programs and Audits.

2001-2003 Adjunct Instructor- OSHA Training Institute, Southwest Education Center, Texas Engineering

Extension Service, the Texas A & M University System.

mailto:[email protected]

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Adjunct trainer part time trainer between 2001 and 2005 providing train-the-trainer and professional

development courses in Part 1926 construction safety, Part 1910 general industry safety, ergonomics and machine

guarding. Lead instructor for the following courses:

501 – General Industry Train-the-Trainer Course (5 days)

503 – General Industry Update Course (2 ½ days)

510 – Construction Industry Course (4 days)

500 – Construction Train-the-Trainer Course (5 days)

502 – Construction Industry Update Course (2 ½ days)

204A – Machine Guarding Course (4 days)

225 – Ergonomics Course (3 days)

1225 – Ergonomics Skills Course (2 days)

845 – OHSA Recordkeeping (1 day)

3/98-8/99 Risk Manager, Ronald Adams Contractor, Inc. – Thibodaux, LA

Responsible for all aspects of risk management including: claims handling, disability management,

litigation management, risk retention and safety. Supervised and coordinated all safety and health programs

including: USACE, EPA, OSHA, NRC and MSHA compliance. Developed and implemented safety policies and

procedures and training programs. Supervised all sub-contractor safety and training processes for construction

projects.

4/96-3/98 Technical Consultant & Team Leader, Liberty Mutual Group – Metairie, LA

Responsible for loss prevention service delivery of a six-member loss control consulting team in

Louisiana. Active in marketing new business and participated on internal process project teams to improve

customer service. Provided loss prevention and training consultation services to industrial, construction,

manufacturing, transportation, fabrication, petrochemical and other oil field related service companies. Evaluated

company safety and training programs, identified loss sources, evaluated working conditions, and provided

corrective action recommendations to prevent accidents.

11/93 - 4/96 National Account Service Director, Liberty Mutual Group – Minneapolis, MN

Provided service management and direct customer risk control consulting and training services for large, multi

state location customers. Services were aimed at accident prevention of the industry’s leading property, casualty,

and liability loss sources. Appointed to a 6 person project team to re-design service methods and improve loss

control outcomes for the company nationwide. Michael assisted large national companies in developing effective

safety programs, training programs and site-specific accident prevention processes to drive down accident

frequency and severity rates.

7/92 - 11/93 Senior Loss Prevention Consultant, Liberty Mutual Group – Wichita, KS

Responsible for risk control branch office operations and providing direct safety-consulting and training

services in the State of Kansas. Michael specialized in the construction, transportation, manufacturing and

hospital industry sectors developing a series of custom Train-the-Trainer seminars and workshops to focus on

reduction of major insurable loss sources for these industries. Completed over 350 site safety inspections to

identify hazards, evaluate safety efforts and recommend preventive actions to reduce accidents.

7/89 - 7/92 Senior Loss Prevention Rep., Liberty Mutual Group - Little Rock, AR

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Michael was responsible for direct customer service to residual market customers in the State of Arkansas.

Performed over 250 site inspection visits per year specialized in the area of ergonomics for manufacturing,

transportation, timber, aerospace, poultry, and construction industries. He attended intermediate and advanced

safety training seminars to expand awareness and skills in fundamentals in accident prevention techniques.

1/89 - 7/89 Loss Prevention Rep., Liberty Mutual Group - Oklahoma City, OK

Michael completed a self-directed training program including construction, ergonomics, property, industrial,

transportation, industrial hygiene, and risk management. Completed intermediate and advanced insurance,

occupational safety, consulting, compliance and management leadership courses. He attended intermediate and

advanced safety training seminars to expand awareness and skills in fundamental accident prevention techniques.

1/85 - 10/88 Automotive Service Mechanic, Ron's Care & Tire Center, Lafayette, LA

Part-time automotive service and repair work while attending the University of Southwestern LA. Trained and

ASE certified mechanic to perform a number of service and repair activities including; Louisiana state vehicle

inspections; brake service, alignments, AC work, tune ups, fluid service, etc.

PROJECT TEAM PARTICIPATION WHILE AT LIBERTY MUTUAL

Project Team Management – New Orleans, LA 2/97

Growth and Profitability Team, facilitated by McKenzie Consulting Group, Dallas, TX – 1/97

Commercial Auto Dealership Loss Control Program Team, Itasca, IL 11/95

Loss Prevention Service Methods Team, facilitated by Anderson Consulting, Boston, MA 6/95

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENT LISTING SERVICED WHILE AT LIBERTY MUTUAL

o Alan White Furniture Co. o Union Camp Corp. o Lifetouch Industries

o ALCOA Chemicals o Elmer’s Candy o MCC Group

o Amite Foundry o Coldsprings Granite Mining o Murphy Oil Company

o Coastal Chemical Corp. o Dravo Corporation o DSM Chemical Corp.

o Garan Corporation o H. Brown Crane Service o Turner Construction

o IBM o Seagate Technology o NCR Corporation

o Irby Construction o Bruce Foods o Samonsite Furniture

o JC Penney Company, Inc. o Dillard’s Department Stores o Anthony Timber Corp.

o Kolher Corp. o Analytic Stress Relieving o Offshore Logistics, Inc.

o Loram Maintenance of Way o SMX Trucking o Ronnie Dowdy Trucking

o Raytheon Company o Rhor Industries o Dean Foods

o Riceland Foods o Perf-O-Log o Destiny Drilling

o Schwan’s Sales o TNT Freightways o Kansas Hospital Association

o Townsend Farms o SS&S Fabrication o International Paper Co.

o UPS o McIlhenny Company o Kansas Turnpike

o 3M o Honeywell o Wells Fargo

o Henkels & McCoy, Inc.

o Instituform Technologies

o SuperValu, Inc.

o Dover Corporation

o Unicco Service Company

o Alco Standard Corporation

CERTIFICATIONS

1. Board Certified Safety Professional, Board of Certified Safety Professionals (#16127)

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2. Certified Ergonomics Trainer, ISR, Worksaver Systems™

3. AWCC Field Safety Representative (FSR) # 00-075 - State of Arkansas Worker’s Compensation

Commission

4. TWCC Field Safety Representative (FSR) #00-141 - State of Texas Worker’s Compensation

Commission.

5. Authorized OSHA Construction Instructor (10 & 30 hour) – OSHA Training Institute, Texas A&M

Outreach Program , Trainer ID#.: 26061

6. Authorized OSHA General Industry Instructor (10 & 30 hour) - OSHA Training Institute, Texas A&M

Outreach Program , Trainer ID#.: 26061

7. Authorized Disaster Site Worker Outreach Trainer (7600 – 16 hr class) - OSHA Training Institute, Texas

A&M Outreach Program , Trainer ID#.: 26061

8. Certified Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) Instructor, All Surface Courses- U.S. Department of Labor

9. API Authorized Rigging Trainer - The Crosby Group

10. BP Post Emergency Cleanup Training – Mississippi Canyon 252 – Authorized PEC Instructor for Mod 1,

2, 3S, and Confined Space Awareness

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

o Board of Certified Safety Professionals, Savoy, IL.

o American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), Professional Member (#18249), Des Plaines, IL

o American Society of Safety Engineers - Bayou Chapter Member, Houma, LA - Past Chapter

President

o Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) – Delta Section Member, New Orleans, LA - Nicholls

Student Chapter Faculty Student Advisor

o American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE) – New Orleans Section, Nicholls Student

Chapter Faculty Student Advisor

INSTRUCTOR/GUEST LECTURER

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Story Telling for Safety Communications: A powerful genre to human behavior.” Presented 14th

Annual Deepwater Symposium, New Orleans, LA, August 16, 2010.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Advanced Ergonomics Workshop: Using Assessment Tools to quantity and qualify ergonomic risk

levels.” Presented Claxon Bay, Trinidad, August 8-10, 2010.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “40 Hour Hazwoper - Training Program Manager” Conducted for Disaster Recovery Corporation

(DRC), in connection with BP MC-252 Staging Area, Lafitte, LA, June, 18 – August 16, 2010.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Tell Me a Story: A powerful adult safety meeting delivery method,” Presented to Chevron Mechanical

Safety Improvement Team, Jefferson Island, LA, August 6, 2009.

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Gautreaux, M.G.: “Professional Safety Certification,” Presented to ASSE Bayou Chapter, Houma, LA September 11,

2007.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Ergonomics Workshop,” Presented on behalf of BAG Consulting, LTD, The DC Conference Center, St.

Michael, Barbados, West Indies, May 30-31, 2007.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Nicholls State University Safety Technology Program Update,” Presented at ASSE Bayou Chapter

meeting, Houma LA, September 6, 2006.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “OSHA Annual Refresher Training,” Morgan City, LA, January 17, 2006 for Morgan City Rentals, Inc.,

Morgan City, LA.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Occupation Noise Prevention,” Houma, LA, November 1, 2005 for Bayou Chapter ASSE, Houma, LA.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “OSHA 500 Instructor Training,” Baton Rouge, LA, August 22 – 26, 2005 for ITI Technical College on

behalf of TEEX Profession and Regulatory Training, OSHA Training Institute Southwest Education Center, The Texas A&M

University System.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “OSHA 500 Instructor Training,” Lafayette, LA August 15 – 19, 2005 for Acadian Integrated Solutions,

Maurice, LA on behalf of TEEX Profession and Regulatory Training, OSHA Training Institute Southwest Education Center,

The Texas A&M University System.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “OSHA 501 Instructor Training,” Lafayette, LA July 23 - 30, 2005 for Acadian Integrated Solutions,



Gautreaux, M.G.: “OSHA 501 Instructor Training,” Houston, TX May 2 – 5, 2005 for United Space Alliance, NASA, on

behalf of TEEX Profession and Regulatory Training, OSHA Training Institute Southwest Education Center, The Texas A&M

University System.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “OSHA 500 Instructor Training,” Oklahoma, City, OK, April 4 - 8, 2005 for Oklahoma City Technical

Institute, on behalf of TEEX Profession and Regulatory Training, OSHA Training Institute Southwest Education Center, The

Texas A&M University System.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “OSHA Recordkeeping Course 7845,” Lafayette, LA March 24, 2005 for Acadian Integrated Solutions,



Gautreaux, M.G.: “HSE Management Systems – Supervisor Level,” Presented for Aramark Offshore, Jackson, MS, January

21, 2005.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Mobile Equipment Operator Course,” Presented for Phylway Construction, LLC, Thibodaux, LA

January 14, 2005.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “OSHA Recordkeeping Course,” Presented at Magnolia Industrial Fabricators, New Iberia, LA,

December 28, 2004.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Ergonomic Risk Assessments,” Presented at the West Indies Safety and Health Conference, Trinidad,

WI, November 20, 2004.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “HACCP Food Safety,” Presented at the annual stewards meeting for Ensco Drilling, Lafayette, LA,

October 22, 2004.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “HSE Management Systems – Supervisor Level,” Presented for Aramark Offshore, Houston, TX,

October 14, 2004.

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Gautreaux, M.G.: “Mobile Equipment Operator Course,” Presented for Phylway Construction, LLC, Thibodaux, LA,

September 24, 2004.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Hazwoper Operations Level,” Presented for Bilco Tools, Inc. Houma, LA, August 20, 2004.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “OSHA 30 Hour Construction Outreach Course,” Presented for Tyco Fire and Security, Houston Texas,

August 11-13, 2004.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Outreach Course,” Presented for Magnolia Fabricators, Inc., New

Iberia, LA, July 26-28, 2004.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “API RP 2D 5th

Edition Qualified Rigging Course,” Presented for Bilco Tools, Inc., Houma, LA, July 8,

2004.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Train-the-Trainer Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training & Certification,” Presented for

Morgan City Rentals, Inc., Morgan City, LA June 30, 2004.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “OSHA 10 – Hour General Industry Outreach,” Presented for Liberty Mutual Group, Long Island, NY

June 8 & 9, 2004.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “OSHA 10 – Hour Construction Outreach,” Presented for Phylway Construction LLC, Thibodaux, LA,

April 13, 2004.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “HSE Management Leadership,” Presented for Phylway Construction LLC March 1, 2004.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Safety Management Institute I,” Presented on behalf of Liberty Mutual Group Customer Training

Division, mixed policyholder session, Orlando, FL, February 24-25, 2004.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Applying Ergonomics,” Presented at 2nd

Caribbean Regional Safety and Health Conference on behalf of

Government of St. Christopher and Nevis, Clifford Thomas, Labour Commissioner, November 20 & 21, 2003, St. Kitts West

Indies.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Train-the-Trainer Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training & Certification,” Presented for G&J

Land and Marine Distribution, Inc., Morgan City, LA, October 14, 2003.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “ANSI Z490.1 - Accepted Practices in Environmental, Safety and Health Training,” Presented at ASSE

Bayou Chapter meeting, Houma LA, October 7, 2003.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “10 Hour General Industry Outreach,” Gilman Engineering & Manufacturing on behalf of Liberty

Mutual Group Customer Training Division, Janesville, WI, September 29 & 30, 2003.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Understanding and Managing Risk,” Nicholls State University, Entrepreneurial Training Course,

Thibodaux, LA, September 23, 2003.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “10 Hour General Industry Outreach,” Presented on behalf of Liberty Mutual Group Customer Training

Division, Syracuse, NY, July 15-16, 2003.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Safe Driving Train-the-Trainer Course,” Phylway Construction LLC, Thibodaux, LA June 9, 2003.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Safety Management Institute I,” Presented on behalf of Liberty Mutual Group Customer Training

Division, Detroit, MI, June 3-4, 2003.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Safe Driving Train-the-Trainer Course,” LaFleur’s Dairy Products, Morgan City, LA, April 23, 2003.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Safe Driving Train-the-Trainer Course,” Phylway Construction, Thibodaux, LA, March 28, 2003.

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Gautreaux, M.G.: “10 Hour OSHA Outreach General Industry Course,” Presented for Anchor Specialties, Church Point,

LA, January 10, 2003.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “MSD Signs and Symptoms and Office Ergonomic Fundamentals,” November 22, 2002 presented at

the 1st Caribbean Regional Conference on Occupational Safety and Health on behalf of the Ministry of Labour, Government

of Barbados, The Savannah Hotel, Hastings, Christ Church, Barbados, West Indies.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Accident Investigations & Effective Hazard Surveys,” Cypress Bayou Casino, Charenton, LA,

November 18, 2002 presented on behalf of Crum&Forster Insurance Company.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Ergonomic Fundamentals,” Alcoa, Inc. Rockdale Power Plant, Rockdale, TX, November 11-15, 2002

customized ergonomics training and workshop course for the VPP ergonomics team.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Excavation, Aerial Lift & Walking and Working Surface Safety,” ExxonMobil Production, Gulf Port,

MS – October 16, 2002 presentation to US East Inland Construction Forman during annual safety meeting.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Principals of Ergonomics and Assessments,” Course # 225, San Antonio, TX – September 16-18, 2002

on behalf of TEEX OSHA Training Institute Southwest Education Center, The Texas A&M University System.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Measuring Safety Performance – Departmental Managers Role in Safety,” Cypress Bayou Casino,

Charenton, LA, September 12, 2002 presented on behalf of Crum&Forster Insurance Company.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Machine Guarding OSHA 204A,” Honeywell, Houston, TX, August 28-30, 2002 presented on behalf of

TEEX OSHA Training Institute Southwest Education Center, The Texas A&M University System.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “10 Hour OSHA Outreach Construction Course,” Presented for SimplexGrinnell, New Orleans, LA,

August 26-27, 2002.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Field Assessments of Physical Demands,” Presented for ISR Institute, Houma, LA August 10, 2002 on

behalf of Richard Bunch, PhD, PT.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “10 Hour OSHA Outreach Construction Course,” Presented for SimplexGrinnell, Philadelphia, PA, July

15-18, 2002.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “OSHA 510 Construction Standards,” - Houston, TX, August 19-22, 2002 on behalf of TEEX OSHA

Training Institute Southwest Education Center, The Texas A&M University System.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “OSHA 501 Instructor Training,” Houston, TX, August 12-16, 2002 on behalf of TEEX OSHA Training

Institute Southwest Education Center, The Texas A&M University System.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Principals of Ergonomics and Assessments,” Course # 225/1225, Austin, TX, July 22-26, 2002 on

behalf of TEEX OSHA Training Institute Southwest Education Center, The Texas A&M University System.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “10 Hour OSHA Outreach Construction Course,” Presented for SimplexGrinnell, Philadelphia, PA, July

15-18, 2002.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “OSHA 502 Construction Industry Update,” Mesquite, TX, June 18-20, 2002 on behalf of TEEX OSHA


Gautreaux, M.G.: “10 Hour OSHA Outreach Construction Course,” Presented for SimplexGrinnell, Detroit, MI, June 10-

14, 2002.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Machine Guarding OSHA 204A,” U.S. Department of Defense, Army Airforce Exchange Services,

Dallas, TX, June 4-7, 2002 presented on behalf of TEEX OSHA Training Institute Southwest Education Center, The Texas

A&M University System.

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Gautreaux, M.G.: “10 Hour OSHA Outreach Construction Course,” Presented for SimplexGrinnell, Indianapolis, IN, May

13 – 16, 2002.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “OSHA 510 Construction Standards,” Houston, TX, - April 15-18, 2002 on behalf of TEEX OSHA


Gautreaux, M.G.: “OSHA 503 General Industry Update,” Austin, TX, - March 26-28, 2002 on behalf of TEEX OSHA


Gautreaux, M.G.: “Principals of Ergonomics and Assessments,” Mesquite, TX - March 4 - 8, 2002 on behalf of TEEX

OSHA Training Institute Southwest Education Center, The Texas A&M University System.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Contemporary Ergonomics,” U.S. Department of Defense, Army Post Fort Rucker, AL, - February 19 –

22, 2002 presented on behalf of Texas A&M Commerce in the CPL-12 Master’s Program directed by Dr. Brenda Miller, GS-

12, Manager Army Safety Training.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Principals of Ergonomics and Assessments,” Houston, TX, February 4 – 7, 2002 on behalf of TEEX


Gautreaux, M.G.: “OSHA 510 Construction Standards,” Baton Rouge Safety Council, January 30-31, 2002 on behalf of


Gautreaux, M.G.: “OSHA 10 Hour Construction Outreach,” Presented at Delta Building Products, Vancouver, British

Columbia, - January 28– 29, 2002 on behalf of Liberty Mutual Customer Training Group, Boston, MA.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “OSHA 501 Instructor Training,” Houston, TX, January 14– 18, 2002 on behalf of TEEX OSHA


Gautreaux, M.G.: “OSHA Recordkeeping – A Look at the New Requirements,” Presented at ASSE’s Bayou Chapter

Meeting, December 6, 2001.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Principals of Ergonomics and Assessments,” San Antonio, TX, November 26-30, 2001 on behalf of


Gautreaux, M.G.: “OSHA 501 Instructor Training,” Houston, TX, October 29 – November 2, 2001 on behalf of TEEX


Gautreaux, M.G.: “OSHA 501 Instructor Training,” Arkansas Department of Labor, OSHA Consultation, Little Rock, AR,

May 7-11, 2001 on behalf of TEEX OSHA Training Institute Southwest Education Center, The Texas A&M University

System.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “OSHA 10 Hour Construction Outreach Training,” Houston, TX, April 18-19, 2001 on behalf of Liberty

Mutual Group, Boston, MA.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Back to Fitness,” McDermott International, Amelia, April 4, 2001, on behalf of ISR Institute.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “OSHA 501 Instructor Training” Acadian Safety Association, Lafayette, LA, - March 27, 2001 on behalf

of the TEEX OSHA Training Institute Southwest Education Center, The Texas A&M University System.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Back to Fitness,” McDermott International, Amelia, LA, March 20, 2001, on behalf of ISR Institute.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Effective Safety Programming,” Presented at LABI’s (Louisiana Association of Business and Industry)

WC Seminar, New Orleans, LA, March 8, 2001.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Office Ergonomics,” New Orleans, LA January 23, 2001 Presented at Industrial Safety and

Rehabilitation Institute’s OSHA Ergonomics Program and Compliance Seminar.

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Gautreaux, M.G.: “Back to Fitness,” McDermott International, Amelia, LA, December 19-21, 2000, on behalf of ISR

Institute.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “OSHA 10-Hour Construction Outreach Training,” York International Corporation, Indianapolis, IN,

August 2000 on behalf of Marsh USA.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Back to Fitness,” PMG Trucking, Palmetto, LA, July 2000 on behalf of ISR Institute.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Quantifying the Risk of Manual Material Handling,” Presented at Industrial Safety and Rehabilitation

Institute’s OSHA Ergonomics Program and Compliance Seminar, New Orleans, LA, May 2000.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Supervisors Role in Accident Prevention,” B&G Foods, New Iberia, LA, April 2000, on behalf of AIG.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “MSHA 24-Hour New Miner Training,” Jag Construction, Houma, LA, February 2000.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Defensive Driving,” Ronald Adams Contractor, Inc., Thibodaux, LA, July 1999.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “MSHA 24-Hour New Miner Training,” Ronald Adams Contractor, Thibodaux, LA, February 1999.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Productive Accident Investigations,” Garan Industries, Kaplan, LA, February 1998, on behalf of Liberty

Mutual Group.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Conducting Job Safety Analysis (JSA),” Garan Industries, Marksville, LA, February 1998 on behalf of

Liberty Mutual Group.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Ergonomic Workplace Assessments,” McIlhenny Co., Avery Island, LA, November 1997, on behalf of


Gautreaux, M.G.: “Managing Vital Performance,” Elmer’s Candy, Ponchatoula, LA, July 1997, on behalf of Liberty

Mutual Group.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Managing Vital Performance,” Irby Construction, Baton Rouge, LA , May 1997, on behalf of Liberty

Mutual Group.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Managing Vital Performance,” Alcoa, Vidalia, LA April 1997, on behalf of Liberty Mutual Group.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Managing Vital Performance,” Riceland Foods, Jonesboro, AR, April 1997, on behalf of Liberty

Mutual Group.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Managing Vital Performance,” MCC Group, New Orleans, LA April 1997, on behalf of Liberty Mutual

Group.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Preventing Accidents,” WH Holdings, Jennings, LA February 1997, on behalf of Liberty Mutual Group.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Preventing Falls from Posing Tables,” Lifetouch Industries, Bloomington, MN, February 1996, on

behalf of Liberty Mutual Group.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Assessing the Risk of MSD Injuries,” Michael’s Foods, Minneapolis, MN December 1995, on behalf of


Gautreaux, M.G.: “’Retail Fall Prevention,” JC Penney District Managers Meeting, Minneapolis, MN October 1995, on


Gautreaux, M.G.: “Training Development and Design,” Liberty Mutual Group, Itasca, IL, Internal consultant training

course, November 1994, on behalf of Liberty Mutual Group.

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Gautreaux, M.G.: “Ergonomic Interventions,” Tony’s Pizza Service, Salina, KS, October 27 & 28, 1993, on behalf of


Gautreaux, M.G.: “Reducing Patient Handling Injuries,” Kansas Hospital Association, Topeka, KS, June 1992, on behalf

of Liberty Mutual Group.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Effective Hospital Safety Programming,” Kansas Hospital Association, Topeka, KS, February 1992, on


Gautreaux, M.G.: “Train-the Training – Decision Driving,” TNT Dugan Freightways, Wichita, KS, April 1992, on behalf

of Liberty Mutual Group.

Gautreaux, M.G.: “Conducting Job Safety Analysis,” Alan White Furniture Company, Stamps, AR, May 1990, on behalf of


PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

“E&P Environmental Conference, “Sustaining Continual Improvements in Environmental and Safety Performance”,

Society of Petroleum Engineers, San Antonio, TX March 23-25, 2009.

“OSHA 5600 Disaster Site Worker Train-The- Trainer,” TEEX OSHA September 18 – 21, 2005.

“ASSE Professional Development Conference,” New Orleans, LA – June 13 – 15, 2005.

“OSHA 501 General Industry Update Course,” TEEX OSHA May 2005.

“ASSE Leadership Conference,” ASSE, Des Plains, IL, November 11, 2004.

“Managing Mobile Crane Hazards,” Crane Tech, September 14, 2004, Houma, LA.

“API Authorized Train-the-Trainer Rigging Course,” John Newby, The Crosby Group, Inc., April 14-15, 2004, New

Iberia, LA.

“OSHA 502 Construction Update Course,” Eric Stephan & David David, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, May

20 –22, 2003, Mesquite, TX

“Offshore Water Survival,” Keith Benoit, Consulting & Safety Specialists, September 24, 2002, Thibodaux, LA.

“Hunter Safety,” Louisiana Department of Game of Fisheries, ASSE Bayou Chapter Meeting, September 10, 2002, Houma,

LA.

“Instructor Development Seminar,” Ben Cranor, Ph.D, CSP, CPE, CIH, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service,

September 4-6, 2002, Mesquite, TX.

“Crane Safety Training,” Construction Safety Council, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, July 13, 2002,

Mesquite, TX.

“FCE’s and Ergonomics: Effective Return to Work Mechanisms,” Richard Bunch, Ph. D., P.T., 2001 Annual Key

Concepts for Successful Return to Work, November 8, 2001, New Orleans, LA.

“Surgical Treatment of Axial Neck Pain,” Henry Eiserloh, III, MD., 2001 Annual Key Concepts for Successful Return to

Work, November 8, 2001, New Orleans, LA.

“Impairment & Disability,” Douglas Swift, M.D., M.S.P.H., 2001 Annual Key Concepts for Successful Return to Work,

November 8, 2001, New Orleans, LA.

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“Cognitive-behavioral Techniques in Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain,” J. Monroe Laborde, MD, MS, 2001 Annual

Key Concepts for Successful Return to Work, November 8, 2001, New Orleans, LA.

“Psychological Aspects of Managing Pain,” Kevin Bianchini, Ph. D., 2001 Annual Key Concepts for Successful Return to

Work, November 8, 2001, New Orleans, LA.

“Preparing for Emergencies,” Michael Dorocher, Director of Emergency Planning, Terrebonne Parish, ASSE Bayou

Chapter Meeting, November 6, 2001, Houma, LA

“OSHA 501 Course, Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry,” Jerry

Henderson, Instructor, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, February 25 – March 2, 2001, Baton Rouge, LA.

“Legislative OSHA Update of 107th

Congress,” Elizabeth Dougherty, Chief Counsel, Senate Subcommittee on Employment,

Safety and Training, ASSE Region 4 Professional Development Conference, February 23, 2001, Baton Rouge, LA.

“Issues in Accident Investigation and Evidence Handling,” Mark Spansel, PLC and Edwin Laizer, PLC, Adams and Reese

LLP, ASSE Bayou Chapter Meeting, March 6, 2001, Houma, LA.

“What to Expect from OSHA’s Ergonomic Standard,” Horace Thompson, Attorney, ASSE Region 4 Professional

Development Conference, February 23, 2001, Baton Rouge, LA.

“Fire Brigade Requirements for Industry,” Mike Curtis, LSU Fire and Emergency Training Institute, ASSE Region 4

Professional Development Conference, February 24, 2001, Baton Rouge, LA.

“Lockout Tagout,” Steven Pereira, CSP, Professional Safety Associates, ASSE Region 4 Professional Development

Conference, February 24, 2001, Baton Rouge, LA.

“OSHA Update,” John Deifer, OSHA Area Director Louisiana, ASSE Region 4 Professional Development Conference,

February 23, 2001, Baton Rouge, LA.

“Confined Space Rescue,” Michael Roop, CEO of ROCO, ASSE Region 4 Professional Development Conference, February

23, 2001, Baton Rouge, LA.

“A look at Fall Protection,” Clint Honeycutt, Sr., President, Safety Connection, Inc., ASSE Region 4 Professional

Development Conference, February 24, 2001, Baton Rouge, LA.

“Environmental Permits Process,” Earl Eues, REM, T. Baker Smith & Sons, Inc., ASSE Bayou Chapter Meeting, February

5, 2001.

“Board of Certified Safety Professionals Process,” ASSE Bayou Chapter Meeting, Gene Barfield, CSP, Fellow, Danos &

Curole, January 9, 2001.

“Life Safety Compliance, Fire Protection and The Business Community,” Roger Bourgeois, FPE, Bourgeois & Associates,

Inc., ASSE Bayou Chapter Meeting, October 3, 2000.

“Rigging Safety,” Reggie Lirette, CSP, Safety Training and Consultants, Houma, LA, August, 2000.

“Standard First Aid, Adult CPR, Preventing Disease Transmission,” American Red Cross.

“OSHA 500 Course, Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction Industry,” Texas

A&M Engineering Extension Service, David A. David, May 28, 1999.

“Radiation Safety Officer/DOT Hazardous Material,” Troxler Corporation, New Orleans, LA.

“Instructor Training and first Aid for Instructors,” Mine Safety and Health Administration Southeast Division, Joe Futch,

Birmingham, AL, July 10, 1998

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“Trench & Excavation Competent Person Training,” Bruce Magee, The Plank Company, Houma, LA.

“The Role of Ergonomics Regulations on Plant Level Operations,” Tom Leamon, PhD, CPE, Liberty Mutual Research

Center for Safety and Health.

“The Cost of Workers’ Compensation Low Back Pain Claims,” Stover Snook, PhD, Liberty Mutual Research Center for

Safety and Health.

“Effects of Fatigue,” Stover Snook, PhD, Liberty Mutual Research Center for Safety and Health

“The Analysis of Repetitive Tasks: A Simplified Approach,” Ted Braun, CPE, CSP, Liberty Mutual Research Center for

Safety and Health.

“Work Physiology: Human Responses to Physical Work,” Vincent Ciriello, ScD, CPE, Liberty Mutual Research Center for

Safety and Health.

“Biomechanical Approach to Back Injury Prevention,” Simon Hsiang, PhD, Liberty Mutual Research Center for Safety and

Health.

“Effects of Floor Slipperiness on Same Level Falls,” Peter Chen, PhD, Liberty Mutual Research Center for Safety and

Health.

“Epidemiological Considerations for Research,” Gary Sorock, PhD, Liberty Mutual Research Center for Safety and Health.

“Understanding the New OSHA Fall Protection Standard,” Don Greer, CSP, CPE, Construction Management and Safety

Institute Training, Liberty Mutual Group, Dallas, TX, March 1997.

“The Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation,” Ted Braun, CPE, CSP, Liberty Mutual Research Center for Safety and Health.

“Macro Ergonomics,” Fred Norton, CPE, CSP, Liberty Mutual Research Center for Safety and Health.

“Construction Safety Pre-Planning,” Peter Frust, CSP, PE, Liberty Mutual, Pleasanton, CA. Dallas, TX, March 1997.

“Scaffold Safety,” Don Greer, CSP, CPE, Construction Management and Safety Institute Training, Liberty Mutual Group,

Dallas, TX, March 1997.

“Contractor Contracts,” Darrel Stubblefield, CPCU, ARM, Liberty Commercial Claims, Construction Safety Management

Institute, Dallas, TX, March 1997.

“Crane Safety,” Peter Frust, CSP, PE - Liberty Mutual, Construction Safety Management Institute, Dallas, TX, March 1997.

“Project Management Institute,” Betsey Kindle and Marty Wheeler, Liberty Mutual Group, Boston MA.

“Managing Workplace Violence,” Susan Thurber, R.N., Liberty Mutual Group, Oklahoma City, OK.

“Guarding Mechanical Power Press Machines,” Advanced Machine Guarding Institute, Rockford Systems, Rockford, IL,

June 9, 1994.

“Adult Training Development and Design,” Mike Witson, Liberty Mutual Group, Irving, TX.

“Burning Issues in Fire Protection,” Dennis Anderson, PE, Protection Mutual, Minnesota RIMS, February 2, 1995.

“Risk Financing Methods,” Roger Gillett, SVP, Johnson and Higgens, Minnesota RIMS, February 2, 1995.

“Culture Change in Organizations Though Grassroots Safety Leadership,” Steven Simon, PhD, Culture Change

Consultants, Minnesota RIMS, February 2, 1995.

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“Establishing Safety Performance Incentives,” Kathleen McCann, PhD, Liberty Performance Technology, Minnesota

RIMS, February 2, 1995.

“Industrial Hygiene Measurements Institute,” Ed Stevenson, MS, CIH, Liberty Mutual Research Center, Boston, MA,

1993.

“Advanced Driver Trainer Institute,” Liberty Research Center for Safety and Health, Boston, MA, 1992.

ACCIDNT LITIGATION SERVICES

Sawyer et. al. vs. Texaco et. al.–– 8/00 Retained by McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans, LA.

Kirkland et. al vs. U.S. Government et. al.– 10/01 Retained by Robert Faucheux, Jr., LaPlace, LA.

David Hodges et. al. vs. Entergy Corporation et. al. – 12/01 Retained by Navratil, Hardy & Bourgeois, L.L.P.

Nathaniel Blue vs. ARTCO – 9/02 Retained by Robert Faucheux, Jr., LaPlace, LA.

Kirkland vs. Dolphin Services Inc. – 12/02 Retained by Bernard Levy, Houma, LA.

McGaffney vs. Swift Transportation – 11/03 Retained by Richard Law Firm – Baton Rouge, LA

Price vs. Family Doctors Clinic et. al – 1/04 Retained by CE Bourg – Morgan City, LA

Stelljes vs. Jiffy Lube International – 2/04 Retained by Cesar Vazquez – Kenner, LA

Barton vs. Great American Tea Company - 9/04 Retained by Cesar Vazquez – Kenner, LA

Marcel vs. Bourg Dry Dock Company - 11/04 Retained by John Waters, New Orleans, LA

Gulf Stream Marine v. OSHA Citation and Penalty Inspection Number: 308313436, May 05 retained by Charles Brackett of

Glast, Philips & Murray, Houston, TX.

Travis Shields v. Empire Scaffolding - 2/06 Retained by Jerry Sylvester, Baton Rouge, LA

Richard Tabor v. Rush Masonry - 2/07 Retained by John Waters, New Orleans, LA

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Terry Autin

222 Midway Street

Thibodaux, La. 70301

985-227-9332

Experience

30 years of oil and gas industry experience in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) production operations

specializing HSE regulatory compliance and contractor safety.

Education


Associate of Science 1996 – Petroleum Safety Technology

Bachelor of Science 1996 – Petroleum Services Technology

Associate of Science 1979 – Petroleum Services Technology

Certifications:

1. Certified Occupational Safety Specialist, Safety Council of Louisiana Capital Area (#26124384)

2. Certified NORM Radiation Safety Officer, ARS International

3. Certified NORM Surveying and Control; ARS International

4. Certified Marine Fire Fighter, United States Coast Guard Approved; TEEX, Texas A&M

University System

5. Certified Medical First Responder, State of Louisiana

6. Certified Medical Care Provider, United States Coast Guard

7. CPR Certified; American Heart Association Health Care Provider

8. Certified TTF-Train The Trainer Facilitator- Incident Injury Free; JMJ & Associates

9. Hazwoper Certified Technician (Level 3) & On-Scene Incident Commander (Level 5); Chevron

10. Certified DOT OQSG Evaluator; Operator Qualification Solutions Group

Memberships Professional Member of ASSE (American Society Safety Engineers), Bayou Chapter

Professional Experience:

01/10 – Present Adjunct Instructor, Nicholls State University, Petroleum Services Program

02/10 – Present Production Operations Compliance Inspection Team

08/08 – 01/10: HES Specialist, Tahiti Chevron Deepwater Facility Gulf of Mexico

12/05 – 08/08: HES Specialist, Tahiti Project, Houston, Texas

05/04 – 12/05: HES Specialist, Chevron Deepwater Facilities Gulf of Mexico; Petronius, Genesis, Typhoon

12/00 – 05/04: Production Operations Compliance Inspector, Chevron U.S.A., Inc. GOM

12/97 – 12/00: Safety, Environmental, & Compliance Coordinator, Chevron U.S.A., Inc. GOM

05/85 – 12/97: Operations Specialist, Chevron U.S.A., Inc. Gulf of Mexico

02/84 – 05/85: Aids to Navigation Technician; Automatic Power, Inc., Larose, La.

09/82 – 02/84: Operations Supervisor; Intracoastal Oilfield Fluids, Larose, La.

04/80 – 09/82: Bulk Plant Supervisor; Dresser Titan Cementing, Grand Isle, La.

06/75 – 04/80: Roustabout/Pumper Gauger; Danos & Curole Marine Contractors

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Frank Poskey: HSE Consultant / Trainer / Instructor

Professional Experience August 2010 – Present: Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA 70301

Visiting Adjunct Instructor Responsible for student instruction of PSET 121 - Computational Math, SATC 101 - Government Regulatory Agencies, and PSET 381 - Well Completion, Well Completion, Service and Workover.

2008 – Present: Allied Risk Management Services, LLC, Thibodaux, LA 70301

Risk Management Consultant/HSE Instructor Responsible for conducting hazard surveys, safety meetings, program development, audits and loss control insurance audits. Classroom training experience in Defensive Driving, co instruction for OSHA 10 Hr. Construction Outreach, IADC Rig Pass. Completed trained by TEEX as BP MC 252-Post Emergency Response Trainer. Card #: PEC600005498 Class Date: 5/10/2010 Authorized Hazwoper 40 hr. instructor working with PSG/ARMS stategic alliance.

2006 –June 2007: South Tech

Welder and Fabrication Shop Manager/Safety Champion Responsible for planning of shop work, supervising temporary employees, managing HSE of work flow, ordering materials, bid work, invoicing, and welding and fabrication of both steel and aluminum materials.

2000 – January 2008: Self Employed

Licensed Insurance Agent Responsible for meeting with clients to identify their personal insurance needs, monitor the application process, and service the client after issue of the insurance products.

1996 – 2000: EVI Oil Tools / Weatherford Completion Systems OEM Account Manager - Lafayette, New Orleans, and Houston Responsible for providing completion products technical support to end user, accountable for business unit profitability, resolving customer issues, and business development with BJ Services, Dowell Schlumberger, and OSCA.

1977 –1996: Otis Engineering / Halliburton Energy Services

Halliburton Technical Advisor 1993 – 1996 New Orleans, LA Responsible for pricing, profit, proposals, and technical support for equipment recommendations and installation in single / multi zone gravel pack, frac pack, horizontal, severe environment, and conventional completions; as well as technical support for production safety system products, slickline, coiled tubing, and snubbing services as needed for CNG, LL&E, Mobil, and other smaller accounts.

Education Background Texas A&M-Commerce – Presently enrolled in the masters degree program in Technology Management with the Safety Track option. Nicholls State University – B.S. Petroleum Services 2008 Nicholls State University – A.S. Safety Technology 2008

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President’s List with 4.0 GPA all semesters at Nicholls, served as vice president and president of ASSE Student Chapter, served as vice president of SPE Student Chapter, and awarded Outstanding Student Leadership Award for SPE Student Chapter in 2009.

1991 – 1992 University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA

Major – Business Management

1974 - 1977 Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA Major – Petroleum Engineering

Professional Organization Memberships Society of Petroleum Engineers Bayou Chapter of American Association of Safety Engineers Employer Technical Training

Allied Risk Management Services, LLC: HSE Auditing, Training Development and Design based on ANZI- 4901.1, Loss Control Workers Compensation Risk Surveys, Hazwoper 40 hr. OSHA 10 Hour Construction Outreach & Rigging, HSE Super Session OSHA Core Compliance

Otis Engineering: Slickline Schools, Completion Schools, Surface Safety Valve

School, Sub-Surface Safety Valve School, Gas Lift School, Coiled Tubing Schools, Business Writing School, Business Presentations School, Ron White’s Consultative Sales School

Otis/Halliburton: Well Control School

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Appendix IV

Graduate Placement Statistics Ref.: 6.6.3/5.6.3

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Graduate Placement Statistics Name Year Degree Job Title Employer Salary

Corey Drayton 2010 PSBS Well Site Manager Chevron $76,000

Darrell Clark 2010 PSBS Driller Diamond Offshore $76,000

Stephen Corte 2010 STAS Fabrication Shop Handler

Oilfield Specialty Fabricators

Joe Marks 2010 PSBS-STAS Rig Site Representative ExxonMobil $76,000

Leon Mills-Dawson 2010 PSBS-STAS Lease Operator Shell Offshore $84,000

Tammaris Durham 2010 PSBS-STAS HSE Technician Chevron $90,000

Benjamin Terrebonne 2010 PSBS Lease Operator CED Production

Lee Kabrich 2009 PSBS Rig Site Representative Shell Offshore

Jared King 2009 PSBS HSE Manager Circle Construction

Frank W. Poskey 2009 PSBS-STAS Adjunct Instructor Nicholls State University

Jake Ritchie 2009 PSBS-STAS Rig Site Representative ExxonMobil $84,000

Heath Santiny 2009 PSBS-STAS Lease Operator ConocoPhillips $76,000

Corey Thiac 2009 PSBS-STAS Project Manager Manson Gulf N/A

Paul Gautreaux 2009 PSBS-STAS Lease Operator Danos & Curole Marine Contractors

N/A

Joshua Porter 2009 PSBS-STAS Rig Site Representative Chevron $76,000

Deondre Walker 2009 Well Site Manager Chevron $76,000

Herbert Alexander 2009 Well Site Manager Chevron $76,000

Brandon Bell 2009 Well Site Manager Chevron $76,000

Ross Jambon 2008 PSBS-STAS Safety Representative Baker Hughes (BJ) $68,000

Jamie Perrodin 2007 Well Site Manager Chevron N/A

James Allemand 2006 STAS Department Manager Lowes N/A

Kristian Armstrong 2006 PSAS Lease Operator Danos & Curole Greater than $50,000

Christopher Barnhill 2006 PSBS STAS Well Completion Specialist

BJ Services Greater than $50,000

Kendall Bergeron 2006 STAS N/A

Troy Billoit 2006 STAS Safety Trainer Alford Safety Services

$40-50

Jake Blanchard 2006 STAS

Hugh Cheramie 2006 STAS Safety Coordinator Bollinger Shipyard $40-50

Paul Crosby 2006 PSBS Boat Captain Crosby Boats Greater than $50,000

Chris Detillier 2006 STAS PSAS N/A

Scott Grow 2006 PSBS Safety Coordinator Crown Oilfield Services

Greater than $50,000

Sam Papa 2006 PSBS BJ Services $72,000

Joshua Picou 2006 PSAS Production Operator A Hill Oil Corp $40-50

Reis Provost 2006 STAS PSBS Lease Operator Island Operating Co.

$40-50

Michael Rains 2006 STAS Safety Rep. Alford Safety Ser. $30- 40

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Name Year Degree Job Title Employer Salary Phillip Robin 2006 STAS Environmental

Specialist ES&H Services $30- 40

Chad Sacco 2006 PSBS STAS Production Operator Wood Group $40-50

Alyssa Whitman 2006 PSBS Production Tech Valero Refinery

Tanya Angeron 2006 PSAS Production Operator A Chevron Greater than $50,000

Corey Drayton 2006 STAS PSAS N/A

Thomas Eady 2006 PSAS Lease Operator Chevron greater than $50,000

Gregory Foster 2006 PSAS Lease Operator Danos & Curole $40 -50

Fritz Pellegrin 2006 PSBS STAS PSAS

Mud Engineer Halliburton Greater than $50,000

Scott Lee 2006 PSBS STAS Drilling Rep. Chevron Greater than $50,000

Deondre' Walker 2006 PSBS STAS Drilling Rep Chevron Greater than $50,000

David Jordan 2006 PSBS STAS PSAS

Lease Operator Chevron Greater than $50,000

Ursula Gouner 2006 PSAS Safety Specialist Transocean Drilling Greater than $50,000

Nicholas Landry 2006 PSBS Wire line Operator Halliburton Greater than $50,000

Michael Lumpkin 2006 PSAS Derrickman Hellerich and Payne

N/A

Roddie Riera 2006 PSAS Lease Operator Chevron N/A

Christopher Barnhill 2005 PSAS Well Completion Specialist

BJ Services Greater than $50,000

Sam Papa 2005 PSAS N/A

William Soileau 2005 PSBS Production Superintendent

El Paso Gas Company


Anthony Reed 2005 PSBS PSAS STAS

Drilling Supervisor BP Greater than $50,000

Tim McGraw 2005 PSAS STAS Compliance Coordinator

Minerals Management

Service

$30-40

Jeremie Branton 2005 PSBS STAS PSAS

Drilling Rep. Exxon Mobil Greater than $50,000

Jamie Perrodin 2005 PSAS PSBS Workover Rep Chevron

Raymond Bourg 2005 PSAS Logistics Coordinator Halliburton

Brady Broussard 2005 PSAS Motorman Pride Offshore Drilling

Benjamin Cheramie 2005 STAS

Danny Danos 2005 PSBS Lease Operator Chevron Greater than $50,000

Rodney Griffin 2005 PSAS Port Captain Montco Boat Company


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Name Year Degree Job Title Employer Salary Nicholas Landry 2005 PSAS STAS Wire line Operator Halliburton Greater than

$50,000

Scott Lee 2005 PSAS Drilling Rep Chevron Greater than $50,000

Sheila Rusich 2005 STAS

William Tieken 2005 PSBS STAS Field Technician Trunkline Gas Company


Nathan Voisin 2005 STAS

James Anderson 2005 STAS PSAS

Jeffery Andras 2005 PSAS

Scott Blanco 2005 PSAS Lease Operator Danos & Curole $30-40

Anthony Cannata 2005 PSBS STAS Owner Tanks-A-Lot Greater than $50,000

Jeannie Folse 2005 STAS Safety Coordinator Abdon Callais Boats Greater than $50,000

Ursula Gouner 2005 STAS Safety Specialist Transocean Drilling Greater than $50,000

Mitch Orgeron 2005 STAS Safety Coordinator John Deere Company


Adam Perkins 2005 PSBS STAS Drilling Rep Chevron Greater than $50,000

Ryan Vaccarella 2005 STAS - PSAS

Safety Rep Conoco Phillips Greater than $50,000

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