Proposed Implementation Program/Department Name: Forestry/AGNR Program Review Year: 2014 Strategic Direction: # 4 Economic and Workforce Development Goal Statement: Reedley College is committed to providing the highest quality instructional programs utilizing current and emerging instructional methods that focus on student success Objective 4.1 Assess, maintain, and develop effective and relevant career technical education programs in collaboration with business and industry partners. (DO 4.1) SPECIFIC Activity/Project Manner in which activity supports objective MEASURABLE Qualitative Data Baseline Measures Quantitative Data ACTION How will you implement this activity/project? RESULT FOCUSED TIMELINE The Program is in constant contact with industry members to insure that we are providing relevant material in our courses. The Program Advisory Committee is comprised of members from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, CA Fish & Wildlife, YMCA, private industry (Intermountain Nursery), Reedley College, Sierra High School, and retired RC Faculty. Faculty meet with the Advisory Committee annually and acts upon their recommendations. Implemented Ongoing
Proposed Implementation Program/Department Name: Forestry/AGNR Program Review Year: 2014 Strategic Direction: # 4 Economic and Workforce Development Goal Statement: Reedley College is committed to providing the highest quality instructional programs utilizing current and emerging instructional methods that focus on student success Objective 4.2 Pursue continued support of signature programs, including infrastructure improvements in order to align with industry standards. (DO 3.2, 4.2) SPECIFIC Activity/Project Manner in which activity supports objective MEASURABLE Qualitative Data Baseline Measures Quantitative Data ACTION How will you implement this activity/project? RESULT FOCUSED TIMELINE The Program continues to stay abreast of technological advances in the industry. By training students to be proficient in the use of modern equipment, our students are able to blend seamlessly into the workforce. We stay concurrent through conference attendance and Advisory Committee interaction. The Program continuously works to update equipment and techniques to insure that our students are prepared for the work environment they will be entering. Implemented Ongoing
G. If applicable, in the table below, list the recommendations from the previous accreditation report and the status of each. Include in the status column any barriers encountered. Previous ACCJC or Other Accreditation Recommendations Recommendation Status Outcome Society of American Foresters Accreditation 2009, Standard III, Faculty, 1. Standard III: Faculty a. The teaching ratio between FTE students taught by the forest technician faculty and FTE teachers on the forest technician faculty should not exceed 20 to 1. b. The number of students per faculty or qualified staff member should not exceed 25 in indoor and field laboratories, and should not exceed 12 in laboratories where hazardous equipment, such as logging or sawmilling equipment, is used. The number of students has fluctuated above the standard in some courses at the beginning of some semesters. The ratio of less than 25 in lecture and less than 12 in hazardous labs often has decreased by attrition during each semester to meet the SAF accreditation standard. The Faculty to Student ratio As total enrollment of FTE Forestry Program students continues to increase the ratio of FTE between FTE teachers and students is becoming too high to meet the SAF standard. In order to continue to receive Society of American Foresters Accreditation the college will have to employ an additional Forestry instructor or begin to limit the number of students allowed in the program. Society of American Foresters Accreditation 2009, Standard VII: Physical Resources and As described in section D6,d of this report, the availability of transportation for off-campus Presently, the Forestry Program is presented with challenges to practical
Male 42% (80%) 42% (77%) 44% (85%) 43% (75%) 44% (80%) 44% (77%) 45% (73%) 45% (75%) 44% (76%) 43% (72%) Unreported 0% (0%) 0% (0%) 1% (0%) 1% (1%) 1% (2%) 1% (1%) 1% (2%) 1% (1%) 1% (2%) 1% (2%) B. List the modes of delivery of instruction your program uses (F2F, DE, LGI, hybrid, virtual hybrid). C. Use any conclusive comparison data provided/requested* to analyze the success of the modes listed in B above. Compare these modes to total program and College data for: Enrollment Retention Success Program Mark Analysis GPA 6 – GPA, RC 09FA 10SP 10FA 11SP 11FA 12SP 12FA 13SP 13FA 14SP GPA 2.21 2.23 2.24 2.25 2.26 2.27 2.29 2.29 2.28 2.34 Retention 88.5% 90% 90% 89.9% 90.8% 90.3% 90.7% 90.9% 90.9% 90.8%
number(s) where supported (0-3) cost/resources needed timeline Goal Link Supply Goals Page number(s) where supported Priority (0-3) Estimated cost/resources needed Proposed timeline SP Goal Link 1. Acquire a 28-passenger van(or equivalent vehicles) to facilitate field trips , , , , , 0 $85,000 FA20 1, 2, 3, 4 2. Acquire additional 4-wheel drive vehicle(s) , , , 0 $45,000 FA20 1, 2, 3, 4 3. Acquire inventory and monitoring equipment required to keep pace with industry standards for all courses. , , , , 1 $9,500 FA20 1, 2, 3, 4 4. Acquire necessary equipment for creation of arboriculture class(es). , , 2 $100,000 FA20 1, 2, 3, 4 5. Maintain current funding for general supplies , 2 $11,000 SP16 1, 2, 3, 4 6. Maintain a sufficient number of hand tools and a redundancy in equipment to provide greater hands-on learning opportunities 0 $15,000 SP16 1, 2, 3, 4 7. Update old equipment and acquire new equipment when necessary to keep pace with industry standards. , 0 $50,000 FA20 1, 2, 3, 4 Technology Goals Page Number(s) where supported Priority (0-3) Estimated cost/resources needed Proposed timeline SP Goal Link 1. Acquire computer technology and audio/video equipment for a proposed classroom at the Reedley College Forest at Sequoia Lake 2 $100,000 FA20 1, 2, 3, 4 2. Upgrade computers and software to keep up with industry standards 1 $50,000 FA20 1, 2, 3, 4
Qualitative analysis, including future trends, curriculum changes, teaching methodologies, collaborations Goals SLO timeline Curriculum Revision timeline Comments: Dean/ Manager’s Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________ Program Review Section Does Not Meet Meets Exceeds General information, including staffing summary One or more sections are incomplete All sections are complete and accurate All sections are complete and accurate with analysis which support’s program’s goals Mission, Strategic Plan, and Ed Master Plan support One or more sections are incomplete All sections are complete and exhibit support All sections are complete, supportive with analysis which supports program’s goals Previous goal status/outcome Incomplete Completed Completed with some degree of depth Quantitative analysis in support of goals Sections are incomplete or poorly executed Sections are complete and data analyzed Analysis of data supports the program’s goals Funding/budget summary Incomplete Completed Completed with some degree of depth SLO summary/reports, including mapping, assessment results, gaps, and action plans Reports for courses, program, and/or certificates are incomplete or poorly executed. Mapping, results, gaps, and/or action plans are not Program completed all sections, including mapping and reports. Program analyzes assessment results and creates action plans with at least Program completed all sections, including mapping and reports. Program analyzes assessment results and creates action plans which support
REVIEW ANNUAL ACTION PLAN DUE EACH SEPTEMBER 1 (to be turned in with annual budget requests and prior to staffing prioritization request) PROGRAM: DATE: 0=Required for the function of the program 1=Would be additionally helpful in maintaining the program 2=Would enhance/grow program 3=Desired, but not required for function of the program Substantiated Curriculum/Pedagogical Goals Priority Activities to complete Estimated cost/resources needed Proposed timeline SP Link Substantiated Facility Goals Priority Activities to complete Estimated cost/resources needed Proposed timeline SP Link Substantiated Assessment Goals Priority Activities to complete Estimated cost/resources needed Proposed timeline SP Link Substantiated Supply Goals Priority Activities to complete Estimated cost/resources needed Proposed timeline SP Link Substantiated Technology Goals Priority Activities to complete Estimated cost/resources needed Proposed timeline SP Link
Substantiated Curriculum/Pedagogical Goals Priority (0-3) Status Completed Not completed Explain Links to which Strategic Plan goal? Substantiated Facility Goals Priority (0-3) Status Completed Not completed Explain Links to which Strategic Plan goal? Substantiated Assessment Goals Priority (0-3) Status Completed Not completed Explain Links to which Strategic Plan goal? Substantiated Supply Goals Priority (0-3) Status Completed Not completed Explain Links to which Strategic Plan goal?
Substantiated Technology Goals Priority (0-3) Status Completed Not completed Explain Links to which Strategic Plan goal? Substantiated Staffing Goals (grow or maintain staffing—this section may be copied and pasted into the Faculty Prioritization Request) Priority (0-3) Status Completed Not completed Explain Links to which Strategic Plan goal? Substantiated Distance Education Goals (curricular or student services) Priority (0-3) Status Completed Not completed Explain Links to which Strategic Plan goal? Substantiated Scheduling Goals (FTES/SQ.FT. data needed for reports) Priority (0-3) Status Completed Not completed Explain Links to which Strategic Plan goal?