Jilliene McKinstry

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Jilliene McKinstry Assistant Director
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Student Feedback
My favorite part of the course was being able to
meet and converse with the other students.
Networking is always a good thing. TADP 544
student
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Practical Immediate
The online format allows students to share
different experiences from industry.
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Student Feedback
I found all the lectures and subject matter to be
very informative and helpful in my own
understanding of what sort of work goes into
designing a transmission line from start to
finish. TADP 540 student
My expectations were met, and I really appreciate
the practical -rather than more theoretical-
approach in the coursework. TADP 540 student
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Upcoming Courses
Fall 2008 Session II Oct 28- Dec 22 Electrical
Distribution System Design  Substation Design  
Spring 2009 Session I  Jan-Mar Transmission Line
Design Introduction Session II 
Mar-May  Transmission Line Design
Advanced Project Development Construction
Methods
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Taking TD Courses Means
Never hearing a lineman say, I told you so.
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ZagOps
System Operator Training At Gonzaga University
in Spokane.
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Program Director Peter McKenny worked with
trainers in the industry to build a simulation
lab that would offer the best possible training
experience.
Warren Maxvill Peter McKenny plan the new
ZagOps Center
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The ZagOps training center provides an ideal
environment for training operators in various
roles.
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Attendee Feedback
Gonzaga facilities are very comfortable. Staff
is very supportive. The instructor is
great! Facility is well set up. Classroom
facilities were good and useful. Instructor was
enjoyable!
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Upcoming ZagOps Courses
PowerSimulator Trainers Class November 4-6,
2008 This 3-day advanced course practices
operating the PowerSimulator on the Central and
Eastern Washington Model, reviewing how an expert
operator makes decisions, and developing
scenarios for emergency operations and
restoration.
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Upcoming ZagOps Courses
Reliability Training November 11-14, 2008 The
4-day program is organized into two distinct
halves. Students may register for either or
both of the sessions.
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Upcoming ZagOps Courses
SAT Fundamentals December 2-4, 2008 Systematic
Approach to Training Fundamentals is a 3-day
course designed to equip your training staff with
the skills and resources to prepare and deliver
quality training programs and graduate them as
an SOS Intl-Certified Instructor.
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Outreach to Potential Power Employees
GU Undergrads Changepoint EWU Local High
Schools Community Colleges
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