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Faculty & Staff

Automotive

Steve Folks

Title: Honda PACT Program Coordinator & Faculty
Building: Automotive Building, Room 418
Phone: (602) 286-8630
Fax: (602) 286-8614
Email: steve.folks@gwmail.maricopa.edu
 
 

 

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Office Hours

Monday - Thursday: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Friday: by Appointment

Classes Taught

AUT130: Automotive Quick Service
AUT103AA: Automotive Electrical Systems
AUT106AC: Engine Overhaul & Reconditioning
AUT107AA: Automotive Air Conditioning
AUT109AA: Automotive Brake Systems
AUT203: Electrical Accessories
AUT270AC: Automotive Internship

Professional Information

Education

B.A. Secondary Education, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
A.A.S. Automotive Technology, Central Arizona College, Coolidge, Arizona

Teaching Experience

GateWay Community College, Automotive Faculty, 2000 - present
Central Arizona College, Automotive Faculty, 1995 - 2000
Coolidge High School, Automotive Instructor, 1989 - 1995

Professional Experience & Certifications

Automtoive Machine Shop custom engine builder 1984 - 1989
Dayco Automotive Products Factory Representative, 1983 - 1984
Antique Car Restoration Specialist, 1975 - 1983
ASE Master Certified Automotive Technician
Alternative Fuels Certifications ASE and NAFTC

Activities

Member, AWDT (Automotive Workforce Development Team)
Member, EVIT (East Valley Institute of Technology) Advisory Council
Member, ATIEA (Arizona Technology Industrial Education Association)
Member, NACAT (North American Council of Automotive Teachers)
Advisor, VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America)
Member, ACTE AZ (American Council for Tech. Ed. Ariz.)
Member, MACS (Mobile Air Conditioning Society)
Faculty Development Committee 2000-2003
Faculty Senate President - Central Arizona College - 2 years
Faculty Senate Vice President - Central Arizona College - 1 year
North Central Association Accreditation Steering Committee Chairman Coolidge High School - 1994 - 1995