Annual Program Plan―2015‒2016
I.
Department
Industrial Technology
Discipline or Program on
which this plan focuses
Machine Shop/CNC – Numerical Control Programming
Date
January 21, 2015
Version number
2
Program Description
The Industrial Technology Dept. Machine Shop/ CNC program prepare students for gainful employment in various manufacturing
enterprises in occupations including machine tool operators, machinists, cnc machinists, cnc programmers, machine shop owners, and
supervisory positions in manufacturing.
While this program is not specifically designed for transfer to institutions of higher learning, students/graduates of our programs
have transferred to four-year colleges and universities and earned bachelor and masters degrees and one doctorate we know of. Five
graduates of this program are now teaching full time and another four are teaching part time at the community college level. And
numerous graduates own manufacturing companies or hold high level supervisory positions.
Faculty are active in professional societies such as Society of Manufacturing Engineers, California Industrial Technology Educators
Association and the National Tool & Machine Association. Faculty, both full and part time, mentor students through preparation and
inter-collegiate competition in the SME sponsored Manufacturing Challenge contest and Skills USA in which Pierce students have won
numerous awards and recognition.
Because the majority of students in this program are part time students and often working fulltime and limited hours allocated to the
programs due to cutbacks in leaner times, classes are only offered during the late afternoon, evenings, and Saturdays.
The Machine Shop/CNC program was recently through the process of review by a Viability Committee. The Viability Committee
report strongly recommended upgrading the Industrial Tech Computer Lab, Machine Tool, and CNC Labs; hiring a fulltime instructor
who would be qualified and able to work across at least two disciplines (ie. Machine shop & CNC Programming, or Machine Shop &
Mechanical Drafting, or CNC Programming & Mechanical Drafting.
Enrollment for Machine Shop/CNC increased dramatically for Fall 2013 and classes filled earlier than in previous years.
This program is not duplicated between Trade Tech and Ventura Community Colleges.
II.
Assessment of 2013-2014 Annual Goals
Provide an assessment of 2013-2014 Annual Goals. List any continuing goals in Section VII.
Goal
A.
Establish articulation agreement with a local High School program.
2015-2016 Annual Academic Program Plan Form Draft/May 16, 2014
Achieved Continuing Discarded
x
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II.
Assessment of 2013-2014 Annual Goals
Provide an assessment of 2013-2014 Annual Goals. List any continuing goals in Section VII.
Goal
Achieved Continuing Discarded
B.
Renew articulation agreement with SCULA
x
x
C.
Increase program recruiting effort with high schools and local industry
x
x
D.
Continue the SME Student Chapter Annual BBQ & Awards program
x
x
E.
Update COR’s for all machine Shop, CNC, and Print Reading (IT 105) courses.
x
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III.
Curriculum Changes During 2013-2014 Academic Year
List any new programs and/or certificates OR changed programs and/or certificates
approved by the Curriculum Committee during the 2013-2014 academic year. Check
A.
whether they are New or Changed, and provide the date they were approved by the
Curriculum Committee.
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New
Changed
Approval
Date
2
3
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B.
List any new, updated, or changed courses approved by the
Curriculum Committee during the 2013-2014 academic year.
Provide the course number and the course title.
1 All Machine Shop, CNC, and the Print Reading courses
New
Check All That Apply.
Distance
Updated
Honors
Education
x
Approval
Date
12/7/11
2
3
4
5
6
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C.
Course Outlines of Record
1
Number of courses in discipline or department
13
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C.
IV.
Course Outlines of Record
2
Number of courses that have been updated since 2008 (CORs must be updated every 6 years)
13
3
Number of courses that require updating during 2015-2016 to maintain currency
0
Progress in the Student Learning Outcomes Cycle
A. Learning Outcomes Development and Assessment Status
Total
B.
1. Number of courses in discipline or department
13
2. Number of courses with approved SLOs on the COR
13
3. Number of degrees and state-approved certificates in the discipline/department (If zero, please go to A.6.)
1
4. Number of degrees and state-approved certificates with program-level outcomes (PLOs) developed
1
5. Number of degrees and state-approved certificates with PLOs developed and courses mapped to the PLOs
2
6. Number of courses mapped to one or more General Education Learning Outcomes
0
Outcomes Assessment Results
1. Provide a narrative describing the significant findings from the course- and program-level outcomes assessed in 2013-2014.
Place your narrative in the expandable row below.
Students manage to complete the course requirements successfully even with the limitation of limited faculty/student interaction
due to the combined courses scheduled.
2. Provide a narrative describing any steps taken or changes made as the result of these findings. Place your narrative in the
expandable row below.
3. Provide a narrative that describes additional steps to be taken as the result of the findings, including any needed resources
required to address shortcomings in student performance. Place your narrative in the expandable row below and specify any
resource requests in Items X through XIV.
While the assessment for IT 346 looks good on paper, what’s missing is that because this course is offered in combination with
two other courses due to limited hours allocated to the program the students in this course have limited faculty/student
interaction. The course is possible only because an excellent programmed learning text is available for students to teach
themselves. The industrial advisory committee has recommended we offer MASTERCAM instead of SURFCAM. The course
material would be similar but using a different CAM program and no “programmed learning text” is available for MasterCam. If
and when implemented, the course should be offered as a stand alone separate course offering rather than competing with
other courses simultaneously. Faculty expect to modify the IND TEK 346 COR to change the software used to MasterCam by
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IV.
Progress in the Student Learning Outcomes Cycle
the end of Fall 2013 semester.
V.
External Influences (Environmental Scans)
A.
Report on course articulation status (from ASSIST or articulation officer)
How many of your courses are transferable to CSU or UC? 13
Of these courses, how many are articulated with CSU or UC? 2 formally; 11 approved and have been accepted at CSULA
Do you have an approved or in process Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC) for your discipline?
If so, name of TMC:
if so, please provide approval status:
B.
Provide relevant labor market data supporting demand for the program (if applicable)
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos223.htm
http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/cgi/databrowsing/occExplorerQSDetails.asp?searchCriteria=machinists&careerID=&menuChoice=occEx
C.
Describe Advisory Committee input (if applicable, including date of last meeting)
Jan 2012: Committee recommended adding Mfg Processes, Jigs & Fixtures, and for the fourth year in-a-row MASTERCAM courses for both
the Degree and certificate in Numerical Control Programming. Manufacturing Processes and Jigs & Fixtures are introduced within both CNC
and Machine Tool Technology classes; but not to the depth the Advisory Committee expects. The department will change the software used
for the Graphics Programming course to MASTERCAM.
D.
Discuss other pertinent data (such as interactions with four-year institutions, concepts derived from professional conferences and journals, outc
from adjunct faculty, agreements with high schools or regional occupational programs, etc.)
From CITEA (Calif. Industrial Technology Educator’s Association), SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers),
Haas HTEC (Haas cnc machine Technology Educator’s Commt), and our Advisory Committee we get the same input on three important points
1. The California secondary school system has abandoned the industrial technology disciplines for the most part, which severely
limits the number of high school students exposed to these occupations.
2. There is a shortage of trained and qualified technicians available for the current openings.
3. We are rapidly approaching a crisis of large numbers of baby boomer’s retiring and leaving the workforce.
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VI.
Data Sets Provided by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness (Research Office)
Please discuss any longitudinal trends within your program or the relation to college averages in these areas: changes in enrollment,
FTES, section offerings, and FTES/FTEF; success and retention rates; degrees and certificates awarded (especially if few awards are
made each year); and full-time/part-time faculty ratios. Included in the data sets are the Benchmarks and Goals for success and
retention. If the most current success and retention rates fall below the Benchmarks, please discuss ways in which your program will
address these areas. Please discuss ways in which your program hopes to meet the Goals in the coming year.
A. Total enrollments, FTES (full-time equivalent students), FTEF (full-time equivalent faculty), and FTES/FTEF
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012 Spr 2011 Spr 2012
Spr 2013
Total Census Enrollments:
135
227
235
215
182
293
FTES:
28.1
48.0
50.66 46.1
40.0
60.98
FTEF:
1.39
1.79
2.0
2.02
1.8
2.27
Program FTES/FTEF:
20.2
26.77
25.33 22.8
22.22 26.9
College FTES/FTEF:
20.57
20.99
21.16 20.8
21.12 20.47
B. Number of sections offered (combined classes counted as a single class), average class size, success and retention data
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012 Spr 2011 Spr 2012
Spr 2013
Number of (Combined) Sections Taught:
4
5
5
5
5
6
Average Class Size at Census:
33.7
7.3
47.
43.
6.7
48.8
Program Success:
79.%
69.%
78.7% 75.%
76.%
76.1%
College Success:
71%
72%
69%
68%
71%
69%
Program Retention:
86.%
88.9%
89.8% 90.%
87.7% 92.5%
College Retention:
88%
89%
87%
88%
89%
87%
C. Benchmarks (5 year average X 95%) & Goals (current rates + ½%)
Success
Retention
Benchmark:
71.5%
84.9%
Goal:
76.6%
93.%
D. Number of degrees and certificates awarded (if applicable)
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
Degrees
4
3
2
2
1
TMCs
Certificates
2
0
1
1
1
Skills Certificates
5
2
2
0
0
E. Comparison of full-time faculty hours to adjunct faculty hours
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012 Spr 2011 Spr 2012
Spr 2013
Total Hours Taught:
22.
30.
30.
30.
30.
34.
Percent of total program hours taught by full-time faculty
31.8%
30.%
50.%
20.%
30.%
35.3%
Percent of total program hours taught by adjunct faculty
50.%
80.%
70.%
64.7%
68.2% 70.%
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Pierce College Mission Statement and Values
Pierce College is a student-centered learning institution that offers opportunities for access and success in a diverse college community. The college
dedicates its resources to assist students in identifying and achieving their educational, career, and personal goals. Our comprehensive curriculum and
support services enable students to earn associate degrees and certificates, prepare for transfer, gain career and technical proficiency, and develop basic
skills. We serve our community by providing opportunities for lifelong learning, economic and workforce development, and a variety of enrichment
activities.
Pierce College values:
 Student success and engagement
 A student-centered environment conducive to learning
 Freedom to think, dialogue, and collaborate
 Commitment to excellence
 Access and opportunity
 Service to our communities
 Enrichment through diversity
VII.
2015-2016 Annual Goals Based on the Pierce College Mission Statement and the Strategic Master Plan (Distinguish between
goals and the resources required to achieve these goals.)
Provide an action plan for achieving each goal. Press Ctrl + Click to identify the specific Pierce Strategic Master Plan goal addressed → Strat. Plan
A.
Renew articulation agreement with CSULA
1,2
B.
Continue the Student Chapter of Society of Manufacturing Engineers
2,5
C.
Establish articulation agreement with a local High School program.
1,2
D.
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Return to X, Human Resources
VIII.
Return to XI, Equipment/Software
Return to XIV, Other Resources
Planned Curriculum Changes
List planned curriculum changes (new and/or modified courses, degrees, and certificates) that will be submitted to the curriculum
committee during the 2015-2016 academic year.
Press Ctrl + Click to identify the specific Pierce Strategic Plan Objective addressed →Strat. Plan
A.
B.
C.
D.
Change software used for Graphics CNC Programming course (IT 346) to MASTERCAM
1, 2
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IX.
Long-Range Educational Goals (3–4 Years)
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A.
Develop new program combining Mech Drafting/Desig, Machine Shop/CNC, and Welding courses into a broad
coverage Manufacturing Technology program degree & Certificate
1,2
B.
Identify and dispose equipment no longer used in the program(s)
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C.
Recruit potential adjunct/fulltime faculty to continue program when current faculty retire
2.1
Plan
D.
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X.
Additional Human Resources Needed to Implement Annual Program Goals in Section VII―Faculty, Staff, Student Workers,
and Others
Describe additional specific human resources required. Provide a comprehensive justification based on annual program goals,
student learning outcomes, program data, and external scans. Link the request to an annual program goal in Section VII.
Press Ctrl + Click to identify the specific Annual Program Goal addressed.
A.
Faculty
1. Hire Full Time Probationary Instructor to support Machine Shop, Mech Drafting, CNC courses in that
order.
This was a primary finding and recommendation of the Machine Shop & Mechanical Drafting Viability
Committee Report received and approved by the Pierce College Academic Senate during Fall 2010 and
approved by the faculty hiring priority committee as the #1 priority for hire.
A looming factor is the fulltime Machine Shop/CNC faculty is fast approaching retirement! The time is
right to bring in a new fulltime faculty to benefit from support and direction from the existing fulltimer while
growing and moving the program in a direction to continue supporting our local manufacturing industry.
Given the nature and organization of our program(s) it’s envisioned this new full time faculty would
primarily cover Machine Shop and CNC.
Cost
Annual Goal
50,000.
2.
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B.
Classified Staff
1. Increase .75 assignment of Instructional Assistant to 1.0 (Rodolfo Fajardo)
Our Program Instructional Assistant is stretched over three distinct programs: Machine Shop/CNC,
Welding, and support for Mechanical Drafting as needed. The current workload far exceeds a fulltime
assignment and the assistant often must abandon necessary work in one area to deal with student needs
in another lab.
Cost
Annual Goal
15,000.
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B.
Classified Staff
The Industrial Technology Department is adamant this meager increase in paid assignment is warranted
even without the pending shop relocation.
Cost
2. Hire Departmental Instructional Assistant to support Computer Technology and Networking department
needs. (This request would bridge both Auto Service and Machine Shop/CNC, Welding, & Mech Drafting)
Currently, the Industrial Technology Department is dependent upon INFO TECH to service everything
from minor computer glitches to software installations & updates and new equipment set-up/installations.
Our high tech equipment and software needs outpace the ability of INFO TECH to respond in a timely
manner. Waiting six or more months for installation of new/updated software is not acceptable.
Specialized software we use sometimes requires online installation of software bug fixes immediately to
function properly and we really need a dedicated employee who can keep the operations in the
Automotive Computer Lab, Industrial Tech Computer Lab, and the Machine Shop/CNC mini computer lab
up and running daily.
NOTE: This position would support three programs within the Industrial Technology Dept
45,000.
Annual Goal
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C.
Student Workers/Tutors/Assistant Coaches
1.
Cost
Annual Goal
2.
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H
D.
Professional Experts/Contracts/Others
1.
Cost
Annual Goal
2.
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E.
Scheduled Overtime/Sub and Relief
1.
Cost
Annual Goal
2.
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XI.
Additional Equipment and Software Needed to Implement Program Goals
List additional/replacement equipment needed for the 2015-2016 academic year. Place all items in priority order. Provide a
comprehensive justification based on program goals, student learning outcomes, program data, and external scans. Link the request
to an annual program goal in Section VII.
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A.
Purchases
Item and Justification
1. CNC Lathe: current equipment is 15 years old and only machine available for IT 244 & IT 444
2. Vertical mill for machine
Cost
Annual
Goal
75,000.00
15,500.
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B.
Leases
Item and Justification
Cost
Annual
Goal
1.
2.
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C.
Maintenance Agreements
Item and Justification
Cost
Annual
Goal
1.
2.
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D.
Repairs
Item and Justification
1. Recommend budgeting $5000 to cover possible emergency repairs
Cost
Annual
Goal
5,000.
2.
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E.
List additional/updated software needed during 2015-2016—OTHER THAN MICROSOFT OFFICE AND ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE.
Place all items in priority order. Provide a comprehensive justification based on program goals, student learning outcomes,
program data, and external scans. Link the request to an annual program goal in Section VII.
Press Ctrl + Click to identify the specific Annual Program Goal addressed.
Item, Number of Licenses, New or Renewal, and Justification
Cost
Annual
Goal
1.
2.
3.
4.
ge
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XII.
Supplies Budget Needed to Implement Program Goals
Provide a comprehensive justification based on program goals, student learning outcomes, program data, and external scans.
Categories of Items and Justification
1.
Cost
We’ve managed within the Supply Budget provided by the college
5,000.
2.
3.
4.
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XIII.
Facilities
A.
Describe any new facilities or additional classrooms (leased or built) required to implement program goals. Provide a
comprehensive justification based on program goals, student learning outcomes, program data, and external scans.
B.
Describe any improvements, alterations, and technological upgrades required for existing facilities to implement program goals.
Provide a comprehensive justification based on program goals, student learning outcomes, program data, and external scans.
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XIV.
Other Additional Resources Needed to Implement Program Goals
Include costs for student transportation related to educational programs, required insurance payments, and organizational
memberships. Provide a comprehensive justification based on program goals, student learning outcomes, program data, and
external scans. Link the request to an annual program goal in Section VII.
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Item and Justification
Cost
Annual
Goal
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XV.
Consolidated Priority Listing
From the requests listed in Sections X (except full-time faculty), XI, and XIV, prioritize the items in the order you wish the Resource
Advisory Task Force to consider them.
1.
Emergency repair budget
$5,000
2.
CNC Lathe
$75,000
3.
Vertical mill for machine
$15,500
4.
Departmental instructional assistant
$45,000
5.
Full time probationary instructor
$50,000
6.
Technical supplies
$5,000
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Additional Comments or Information:
Insert additional comments or information here:
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Pierce College Strategic Master Plan
2014–2017
Return to VII, Annual Goals
Return to VIII, Curriculum
Return to IX, Long-Range Goals
A. Engaging the Completion Agenda
A1. Increase student completion of degrees, certificates, and college transfer requirements
A1a.
A1b.
A1c.
A1d.
A1e.
Increase student completion of associate degrees and Certificates of Achievement
Increase the number of students who complete transfer requirements for the state universities and University of California
Increase the number of Transfer Model Curricula (TMCs) in disciplines offered by the college by 2015
Approve Transfer Model Curriculum in areas of emphasis by 2016
Develop and implement a completion marketing campaign to focus on the importance of obtaining a degree, a certificate, or transfer
preparation
A2. Increase number of entering students who complete the matriculation process during the first semester
A2a.
A2b.
A2c.
A2d.
Increase the number of new students completing assessment
Increase the number of new students completing orientation
Increase the number of new students completing an educational plan
Increase the percent of new students who persist to the end of their first year and successfully complete 15 units
A3. Increase the long-term persistence rate of students
A3a.
A3b.
A3c.
A3d.
Increase the percentage of students who complete 30 units in three years
Increase the percentage of students who complete 60 units in three years
Increase the percentage of students who complete English 101 and Math 125 within three years
Increase the percentage of students who complete English 101 and Math 125 within six years
A4. Ensure equitable access to education—increase the percentage of eligible students receiving financial aid
B. Demonstrating Accountability
The first six goals in this category relate to Administrative Services functions and are not necessarily within the purview of Academic Affairs
B7. Continue to meet FTES base and attempt to grow the college’s student FTES enrollment to 2006 levels and then 5% per year
B7a.
B7b.
B7c.
B7d.
B7e
Continue to analyze enrollment trends and effective scheduling models
Ensure access to essential courses
Maintain/increase efficiency
Increase the number and the type of evening sessions offered (currently 24% below Fall 2008)
Restore an active college marketing campaign to attract students who may have been lost
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C. Cultivating Partnerships
C1. Develop and enhance revenues generated through grants, entrepreneurial ventures, and community partnerships
C1a. Expand educational partnerships that bring community events and community members to the campus for educational, cultural, social, and
recreational activities
C1b. Create an enterprise task force that will consider ways to expand revenue-generating opportunities within future and existing operations
including bookstore, facilities rentals, and food services
C1c. Develop a self-funding grants program that will increase college revenue
C2. Expand productive sustainable community alliances
C2a. Create a database of financial and equipment needs that can be shared with potential donors
C2b. Pursue financial, material, and collaborative resources through enterprise activities and fundraising to create a sustainable stable source of
income
C3. Foster partnerships with business and industry
C3a. Increase advisory committee participation of local business and industry
C3b. Increase number of employers to participate in job fairs
C3c. Develop internship programs with business and industry partners to foster community relations
D. Ensuring Student Success
D1. Address the basic skills needs of underprepared students in developmental and introductory courses
D1a. Gather student input about the challenges faced in introductory courses and use this information to inform the development of strategies and
solutions
D1b. Increase the number of new students successfully completing at least one English class and one math class during their first year
D1c. Increase the number of new students who successfully complete their developmental sequence within two years (English 20, 21, 28) (Math
105, 110, 115)
D2. Enhance customer service interfaces considering timely responses and quality of experience
D3 Maintain a robust and reliable information technology infrastructure with current computing equipment for the entire college population
D3a. Establish a wireless network on the campus in areas that are used regularly by faculty, staff, and students
D3b. Ensure that existing infrastructure, systems, equipment, and software are maintained to accomplish daily operations in all functional areas of
the college
D3c. Provide comprehensive training programs for faculty and staff for smart classrooms and conference rooms
D3d. Improve customer service responsiveness and satisfaction rates for faculty and staff using the College Maintenance Management System
(CMMS)
D3e Standardize audio visual equipment in all classrooms to provide uniform experience and training
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D4 Support faculty and staff by maximizing the effective use of technology, enabling academic innovation in instructional delivery
D4a Develop plans to improve course effectiveness by fully integrating innovative tools and delivery methods
D4b Increase online class offerings
D5 Provide a learner-centered environment that promotes active learning and student engagement
D5a
D5b
D5c
D5d
Review and revise Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and assessment mechanisms
Ensure active learning and applied knowledge and skills are examined through authentic assessment
Create a professional development focus that emphasizes student active learning and engagement
Create programs that promote student and faculty contact outside the classroom
D6 Increase student awareness and use of student support services and programs
D7 Increase student participation in Associated Student Organization (ASO) activities and shared-governance committees
D8 Enhance opportunities for student involvement in cocurricular and extracurricular activities that will enrich campus life