Part III. Goal Alignment UH System Goals, Kaua‘i Community College Goals, and Strategic Goals Program Activities UH Goal 1: Educational Effectiveness and Student Success KCC Goal 1: Access & KCC Goal 2: Learning and Teaching Strategic Goals: Student Recruitment, Retention and Success of All Students and Particularly Increase success of Remedial/Developmental Students Non-traditional Students in Career and Technical Programs Increased Completion of Degrees, Certificates, and Licensure Improve partnerships with K-12 to improve college preparation and to ensure that students are aware of specific opportunities that KCC provides Relevant Curriculum Development Sustainability/Green Jobs Health DOE-KCC English Alignment Increase and improve design and delivery of distance education offerings Increase transfer rates by strengthening four-year pathways, particularly in STEM fields Completion of Course Student Learning Outcomes (CLOs) Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) Course Action Forms (CAFs) Assessment Activities and Analysis OCET is open to all ages to attend classes as appropriate for their learning goals (and with parent/guardian approval). OCET will continue to offer and expand course offerings in renewable energy and sustainable agriculture. OCET continues to offer online class options as well as evening and weekend classes to meet student schedules. OCET requires instructors to state the SLO’s for each non-credit class. The OCET iCan program offers remedial math and English in conjunction with both credit and non-credit credential programs to increase student completion success. OCET, also through the iCan program works to provide contextualized remedial help to students pursuing eligible credit and non-credit certificate programs. OCET, through the College Grant Officer, participates in the Chancellor's Campus Effectiveness Committee, and works directly with faculty to provide student stipends, mentoring services, a First Year transition program, and embedded tutors in mathematics. OCET, through the Grant Office has investigated distance learning opportunities in technology and health education, including on-site testing for certification. Employment and education statistics for workforce development in green industries, agriculture, Digital Mapping, and Information Technology and Cybersecurity.
Action Plan(s) Office of Continuing Education Program Goal & Campus Strategic Priority Action Item Resources Needed Person(s) Timeline Indicator of Improvement PLO impacted Status Re-establish gross revenues equal to the average of the previous three calendar years ($324,000) Increase radio advertising Provide wider variety of classes Secure training contracts with public and private sector clients Research passport verification as revenue source Research Pearson Vue testing center Research workforce grants and scholarships PAC radio advertising spots External marketing Coordinator’s radio spots KCC Webpage KCC Facebook Flyers On-line registration Purchase CD of chamber members contacts Purchase access to online grant maker and foundation databases including: Grant Station, The Foundation Center and other relevant publications as needed. OCET Director PAC Manager Coordinators Secretary Office Staff Partner with Director of Enrollment Management and College’s Graphic Artist College Grant Officer On-going Increased revenues from classes, events, workshops Revenue from passport processing Revised and tailored grant strategies, and additional grant submissions for approved projects. N/A Coordinator does monthly radio shows on 3 stations Public service announcements also have increased in 2013 and will continue in 2014 Community service announcements also have been provided to KKCR by Grants Officer Expanded webpage, facebook and community calendar outreach postings with regular updates by coordinators Flyers distributed to Chamber, Economic Development Board, Lihue Business Association and at various community and business meetings Grant Officer prepares and disseminates email announcements of new funding opportunities to potential PIs. Grant Officer helps PIs prepare documents and grants, and also research statistics on enrollment and workforce potential.
Action Plan(s) Office of Continuing Education Program Goal & Campus Strategic Priority Action Item Resources Needed Person(s) Timeline Indicator of Improvement PLO impacted Status Increase number of custom classes for FY2013-14 Provide wider variety of classes Continue to work with the State of Hawaii, Kauai Landscape Industry Council - KLIC, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative - KIUC, etc. on future training classes PAC radio advertising spots External marketing Student Stipends and/or internships with employers OCET Director Coordinators Secretary Office Staff On-going Increased number of custom classes Increased support for low-income students Teacher education classes main focus STEM with KEDB Industry recognized certification class for businesses/industry Adopting new, more realistic goal and approach to meeting the specific needs of various business and industry groups Need instructors with specific knowledge and expertise Utilize information sessions including inviting OCET alums, as catalyst for enrollments for new classes Coordinators meet with County and other agencies to customize training for specific needs Conducted nationally recognized Certified Landscape Technician and Certified Tree Worker courses For KIUC, conducted MS Excel and Word classes and also an AutoCAD Lite class Conducted forklift certification class for employees at the Kauai Marriott & Beach Club Resort Currently developing a chainsaw safety and tree felling classes
Action Plan(s) Office of Continuing Education Program Goal & Campus Strategic Priority Action Item Resources Needed Person(s) Timeline Indicator of Improvement PLO impacted Status Increase number of classes to business and/or industry through target topics to benefit many businesses and learners Meet with organization to identify areas of need Offer classes during hours to encourage more enrollment Increase and market online Ed2Go classes Marketing Topic expertise CEDS report Utilize EMSI data analysis tool Access to online workforce analyses; some require a fee for downloading. OCET Director Coordinators Office Staff Grant Officer On-going Increased enrollment and increased number of different businesses & industries registering employees Alignment of courses with new, or changing industry needs and objectives Increasing employability Increase capacity building of business workers Ensuring that courses meet industry-recognized certification standards. Could possibly be done by providing training that meets compliance requirements for business safety and health – OSHA, etc. CDL update, fall protection, forklift, bloodborne pathogens Met goals for classes in social media, developing dynamic customer service and ed2go online classes Explore new or upgraded external contact/marketing system Explore new courses in technology resulting from increased capability campus-wide, e.g., GPS, GIS and IT and Cybersecurity. Increase the number of night classes for FY2014 to 20 Increase radio advertising Provide wider variety of PAC radio advertising spots External marketing OCET Director Coordinators Secretary On-going Increased night classes Increasing employability Increase capacity building of business workers Increased by 2 Added motorcycle safety for nights and weekends Skilled trades, security guard training, basic office
classes Secure training contracts with public and private sector clients Office Staff skills, iCan, iCareer, and iCompass are targets Explore new courses in technology resulting from increased capability campus-wide, e.g., GPS, GIS and IT and Cybersecurity. Identify and develop offerings in sustainability Target non-credit as classes Consult with internal and external personnel Continue consultation with KWIB, emerging renewable energy and agriculture entities Utilize funds through grants and partnerships Curriculum and instructional expertise Access to online analyses; some require a fee for downloading. Topic specific analyses in sustainability as related to Hawaii. Chancellor Vice Chancellor Chairs Campus and Community Sustainability Committees OCET Director OCET Coordinators RDP Staff RCUH Staff Community Partners Director of Ho’ouluwehi Professor of Agriculture On-going 2014-15 Course offerings on sustainable topics increases OCET will continue to offer and expand its course offerings in renewable energy and sustainable agriculture. Offered AG classes Continue to develop new offerings and expand partnerships with Ho’ouluwehi, renewable energy and skilled trades, along with AG programs and credit courses Monitor AG product sales at the Saturday KCC/Farm Bureau markets Explore partnership with UHCTAR Explore partnerships with Sea Grant Extension agents on Kauai. Performing Arts Center Program Goal & Campus Strategic Priority Action Item Resources Needed Person(s) Responsible Timeline Indicator of Improvement PLO impacted Status