Program/Discipline: Construction Technology/Applied Technology
Annual Program Review Update
Instructions
The Annual Update is conducted district-wide by each program/discipline and consists of
a) analysis of general changes, staffing, resources, facilities, equipment and other needs,
as well as b) reporting of curricular changes and outcomes assessment.
The questions on the subsequent pages are intended to assist you in planning for your
program or area. Input should be sought from all campuses. It should be submitted or
renewed every year by the designated date in anticipation of budget planning for the
next fiscal year.
Institutional data used to document program/discipline statistics and trends will be
provided by Institutional Research.
Please include pertinent documents such as student learning outcomes assessment reports
and data analysis to support any requests for new faculty, facilities, equipment, etc.
Retain this information for your discipline’s use,
Submit an electronic copy of your Annual Update Document and supporting data to the
Program Review Committee. Also submit a copy of these documents to your Division
Chair, Director, or Campus Lead Faculty.
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Annual Program Review Update
*Be sure to include information from all three campuses.
Program/Discipline: Construction Technology
Submitted by (names): Ted Stodder/Paul Kinsey
Contact Information (phone and email): 476-4344 ted-stodder@redwoods.edu &
476-4349 paul-kinsey@redwoods.edu
Date: Oct. 31, 2008
1. Program/Discipline Changes
Has there been any change in the status of your program or area since your last
Annual Update? (Have you shifted departments? Have new degrees or certificates
been created by your program? Have activities in other programs impacted your area
or program? For example, a new nursing program could cause greater demand for
life-science courses.)
Note: curricular changes should be addressed under 12 (Curriculum).
No (go to next question)
Yes Describe the changes below:
1. Since last year's P.R. the Construction Technology Program has secured
two additional building lots, thus reestablishing a three lot model: one lot to
build on, one lot to plan from, one lot in reserve.
2. Program/Discipline Trends
Refer to the data provided (data link is located at
http://inside.redwoods.edu/Assessment/ProgRev/InstructionalProgramReviewData.as
p) and describe the trends in enrollment, retention, success rates, and student
demographics. If applicable, describe how changes in these areas are impacting your
discipline and describe efforts within your area to address these impacts.
Year & Course
’05 – ’06 CT 90
’06 – ’07 CT 90
’07 – ’08 CT 90
Census Enrollment
20
22
22
Retention
100%
95.2%
95.8%
AS CT.AS.Construction Technology
’03-’04 ’04-’05 ’05-’06 ’06-’07 ’07-’08
10
2
3
2
4
Construction Technology has seen a 100% increase in A.S. degrees over the past year.
The ’07-’08 school year resulted in the second highest number of degree completers in
the past five years.
3. Labor Market Review (for occupational programs)
Occupational programs must review their labor market data. Links to various reports
and information, as well as instructions on how to create program-specific reports,
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can be found at http://www.redwoods.edu/District/IR/Reports/LaborMarket.asp.
Institutional Research (IR) is available to help with surveys and reviews. All survey
data (whether collected by your program or the institution) should be sent to IR to be
kept on record.
a. Meets a documented labor market demand,
b. Does not represent duplication of other training programs (in the region), and
c. Is of demonstrated effectiveness as measured by the employment and
completion success of its students.
Occupational Employment Projections
2004-2014
North Coast Region
(Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, and Mendocino Counties)
SOC
Code
Occupational Title
Annual Average
Employment
2004
472000
472031
472051
472061
472081
472111
Construction Trades
Workers
2014
Employment Change
Numerical Percent
Average Annual
Job Openings
New
Jobs
Median
Hourly
Wage [3]
Net
Total
Replace- [2]
ments
[1]
5,880
6,910
1,030
17.5
103
103
206
N/A
Carpenters
Cement Masons and
Concrete Finishers
1,900
2,310
410
21.6
41
31
72
$24.07
250
310
60
24.0
6
5
11
$18.02
Construction Laborers
Drywall and Ceiling Tile
Installers
1,010
1,110
100
9.9
10
14
24
$17.08
240
280
40
16.7
4
5
9
$17.65
430
510
80
18.6
8
9
17
$19.72
Electricians
The Construction Technology Program, with it’s A.S. degree and 3 certificate programs meets a
documented labor market need. The demand for skilled and semi-skilled workers in the construction
trades is projected to increase locally between now and 2014.
4. Budget Resources
List your area’s budget for the following categories in the table below. Restricted
funds have a sponsor/grantor/donor (federal, state, local government, etc). The
funds are restricted by the sponsor/grantor/donor. Everything else is
unrestricted.
Category
Supply and printing budget
Equipment replacement
and repair budget
Professional Development
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Unrestricted Funds
400.00
Restricted Funds
500.00
100.00
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Work-study funding
Additional Budget Items
CTEA Grant
0
2920.0
37,173
Is the funding for these areas adequate?
Yes
No
If not, describe the impact of unaddressed needs on your discipline or program.
The block grant and the CTEA budgets (Unrestricted and Restricted Funds
above) are shared with Historic Preservation and Restoration and are the
funding sources that provide for the operation of our programs. Since these
funds and facilities are shared it is not posssible to delineate separate funding
amounts.
The CTEA funding, is an annual grant that does not provide a permanent
budget line item source. Funds from the CTEA grant are used for the salary of
our Instructional Support Specialist. Thus it is important to note that without
the annual CTEA grant the Construction Technology Program would be
underfunded.
5. Learning Resource Center Resources
Is the level of resources provided by the Academic Support Center and Library
Yes
No
(Learning Resource Center) adequate.
If not, explain.
6. Student Services Resources
Complete the following grid concerning Student Services Areas.
Student
Services
Does the area satisfy the needs of your discipline?
Area
There is a
connection to this
discipline/program
and YES the student
services area does
satisfy the needs of
the discipline.
There is a
connection to this
discipline/program
and NO the student
services area does
not satisfy the needs
of the discipline.
Uncertain about the
student service area
provided or how it
connects to this
discipline/program
Admissions and
Records
Counseling
Financial Aid
Career Services
Disabled
Student
Programs and
Services
(DSPS)
Extended
Opportunities
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Programs and
Services
(EOPS)
CalWorks
Residence
Halls
Upward Bound
Student
Conduct
If a lack of support was indicated in the table above, describe your program/discipline
need.
Construction Technology students would be well served if counselors met with
Construction technology faculty in an effort to better understand the sequencing
constraints of this program. Frequently students are counseled into classes that meet
every semester, but not into 3 and 4 semester sequence courses that are offered only
once a year. It is important for students entering any certificate and degree program in
CT, to enroll in CT57A,80,90, and DT23 during the first fall semester of enrollment.
This sequence is often overlooked by counseling.
7. Faculty Resource Needs
Complete the Faculty Employment Grids below (data link is provided at
http://www.redwoods.edu/District/IR/Reports/EnrollmentFTES.asp).
Faculty Load Distribution in the Program
Discipline
Name
(e.g., Math,
English,
Accounting)
Construction
Technology
Total
Teaching
Load for
fall 2007
term
% of Total
Teaching
Load by
Full-Time
Faculty
% of Total
Teaching
Load Taught
by Part-Time
Faculty
67.6
TLU's
71%
48 TLU's
29%
19.6 TLU's
% Change
from fall
2006
% Change
from fall
2005
Explanations
and Additional
Information
(e.g.,
retirement,
reassignment,
etc.)
Faculty Load Distribution in the Program
Discipline
Name
(e.g., Math,
English,
Accounting)
Total
Teaching
Load for
spring
2008 term
% of Total
Teaching
Load by
Full-Time
Faculty
% of Total
Teaching
Load Taught
by Part-Time
Faculty
Construction
61.51
73%
27%
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% Change
from spring
2007
% Change
from spring
2006
Explanations
and
Additional
Information
(e.g.,
retirement,
reassignment,
etc.)
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Technology
TLU's
45 TLU's
24.7TLU's
a. Describe the status of any approved, but unfilled full-time positions.
NA
b. If you are requesting a Full-Time Faculty position develop an attachment to
this report that addresses the following criteria (as listed in AR 305.03)
• The ratio of full-time to associate faculty
• Current availability of associate faculty
• Relation to program review recommendations
• Effect on diversity of the faculty
• Effect on academic offerings and ability to serve students and the
community
• Effect on the vitality and future direction of a program and/or the college
• Effect on student learning
c. If your Associate Faculty needs are not being met, describe your efforts to
recruit Associate faculty and/or describe barriers or limitations that prevent
retaining or recruiting Associate Faculty
We have been unable to fill our associate faculty needs. Full time faculty
have been required to teach overloads to meet the demand for increased
sections. We also have a problem recruiting new associate faculty to
replace existing associate faculty without alienating the current faculty
members.
8. Staff Resources
Complete the Classified Staff Employment Grid below (please list full- and part-time
staff). This does not include faculty, managers, or administration positions. If a staff
position is shared with other areas/disciplines, estimate the fraction of their workload
dedicated to your area.
Staff Employed in the Program
Assignment
Full-time
Part-time staff
(e.g., Math,
(classified) staff (give number)
English)
(give number)
Construction
Technology
I.S.S. III
.5
Gains over
Prior Year
Losses over Prior
Year (give reason:
retirement,
reassignment,
health, etc.)
0
0
Do you need more full-time of part-time classified staff?
If yes, explain why.
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Our current classified staff is across campus in another building. This is not condusive for
faculty, current students, and prospective students to receive the support needed from
classified staff.
9. Facilities, and Classroom Technology
Are teaching facilities adequate for achieving the educational outcomes of this
discipline/program?
Yes
No
If No was checked, complete and attach Facility Form (facilities.form) for each
instructional space that does not meet the needs of this discipline/program:
10. Equipment
Is the available equipment (other than classroom specific equipment described in the
facilities section) adequate to achieve the educational outcomes of your
program/discipline?
Yes
No
If No was checked, complete the following grid for each piece of equipment being
requested for this area/discipline:
Equipment
Approximate
Price
Number of
students using
equipment each
semester
Describe how the equipment
allows achievement of
program/discipline educational
outcomes
Equipment Repair
Is the equipment used for your discipline/program in need of repair, which is outside your
current budget allotment? This does not include classroom specific equipment repair
described in the facilities section.
Yes
No
If Yes was checked, provide the following information to justify a budget allotment
request:
Note: Please, see attached Facilities Form.
Equipment
Repair Cost /
Number of
Describe how the equipment
requiring repair Annual
students using
allows achievement of
maintenance
equipment each program/discipline educational
cost
semester
outcomes
1. Dust
1. Dust
Each of these devices is part of
collector
Collector
the overall infrastructure of the
$10K-20K
146
college and the CT Program.
Maintenance and efficient
operation of these devices is
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2. Spray
booth
part of the safe operation of the
classes that are offered in A.T.
109. Maintenance and repair
of these two items have been
requested in the past, with no
progress having been made.
Failing to have a fully functional
dust collector and spray booth
prevents us from achieving
outcome #2, and #4 listed below.
2. Spray
Booth $10K15K
11. Learning Outcomes Assessment Update.
List all expected program-level outcomes, whether you have completed the assessment loop
(use of results) or not. For each outcome, identify the means of assessment and the criteria
for success. Summarize the data that have been collected in the ‘Assessment Results’
column. If no data have been collected and analyzed for a particular outcome, use the
‘Assessment Results’ column to clarify when these data will be collected and analyzed. In
the fourth column, indicate how the assessment results are being used to improve the
program.
Program Outcomes
Means of Assessment and
Performance Criteria
Assessment Results
Summary
#1
All GE Student Learning
Outcomes
This outcome is
assessed by the fact
that students graduate
from the CT program
with A.S. degrees.
Verbal, written and
graphical techniques
are integral to the
assignments and
coursework of all
degree and certificate
programs.
4 graduates with
A.S. degrees.
#2
Communicate Effectively
and professionally in the
Construction Industry
through the proper use of
verbal, written, and
graphical techniques.
#3
Understand the concepts
of Residential
Construction
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Use of Results
This outcome is
used to evaluate
the
appropriateness of
the A.S. degree.
Students that
Documentation of
complete any degree these results is
or certificate use
part of the
proper verbal,
evidence used to
written and
achieve the
graphical techniques N.A.I.T.
since they take the
accreditation.
following courses:
CT 80, 81, 57A, 57B,
21A, DT, 23,71,73.
This outcome is
Students in the CT
Modify curriculum
assessed through
program use the
and instruction to
student performance in most recent
achieve this
the following courses: California Building
outcome.
Code
as
well
as
CT 80:Carpentry
local codes to
Theory I
construct single
CT 81: Carpentry
single family
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residences. Current
construction reflects
changes occurring
as recently as
March, 2008 to the
California Building
Code.
Theory II
CT70: Building Codes
& Standards
CT 72: Electrical
Codes and Standards
DT 71: Architectural
Drafting
Fundamentals
#4
Demonstrate the
procedures, techniques,
and processes in
residential construction
DT 73: Architectural
Drafting - Residential
Design
Assessment of this
outcome is achieved
through instructor
observation of student
performance in the
following courses in
which students build a
house and the
cabinets.
Students design a
house that meets
building code
regulations and
passes the local plan
approval process.
Students build a
house that passes the
local inspection
process.
Students build and
install cabinets
using the most up to
date methods
available to them.
CT57A:
Cabinetmaking and
Millwork I
CT57B:
Cabinetmaking and
Millwork II
Edit instruction to
reflect current
trends and
regulatory codes
in the residential
construction
industry.
CT 90: Beginning
Carpentry I
CT 91: Beginning
Carpentry II
CT 95: Intermediate
Carpentry I
CT 96: Intermediate
Carpentry II
List all course-level student learning outcomes for which some assessment activity has taken
place since the most recent program review, and complete the table below as appropriate.
Student Learning Outcomes
(course-level)
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Means of
Assessment and
Performance
Criteria
Assessment Results Summary
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Discuss the extent to which part-time faculty (if applicable) have been involved in the dialogue
about assessing student learning outcomes:
12. Curriculum Update
Identify curricular revisions and innovations undertaken
a. in the last year.
CT 57D, 91, 81, 90, 80, 57C, 50, 70, 32, 30, 78A, 78B,
b. planned for the coming year.
CT 78C, 78D, 21A, 21B, 55, 56, 95, 96, 72
Complete the grid below. The course outline status report can be located at:
http://www.redwoods.edu/District/IR/Reports/Curriculum/Curriculum_Course_Outlines.htm
Course
Year Course Outline
Last Updated
Year Next Update
Expected
ITECH CT
ITECH CT
CT-21A
CT-21B
Survey of Wood Tech
Intermediate Wood Tech
12/12/2003 Out of Date in 1 Y
12/12/2003 Out of Date in 1 Y
ITECH CT
ITECH CT
CT-30
CT-32
Solar Thermal Design & Install
Photo-Voltaic Sys Dsgn & Instl
9/27/2007 Current
9/27/2007 Current
ITECH
ITECH
ITECH
ITECH
ITECH
ITECH
ITECH
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT-50
CT-55
CT-56
CT-57A
CT-57B
CT-57C
CT-57D
Construction Estimating
Adv Wood Technology
Construction Layout
Cabinetmaking & Millwork I
Cabinetmaking & Millwork II
Cabinetmaking & Millwork III
Cabinetmaking & Millwork IV
11/9/2007
12/12/2003
1/26/2001
4/13/2007
4/13/2007
2/8/2008
2/8/2008
Current
Out of Date in 1 Y
Out of Date
Current
Current
Current
Current
ITECH
ITECH
ITECH
ITECH
ITECH
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT-70
CT-72
CT-78A
CT-78B
CT-78C
Building Codes & Standards
Electrical Codes & Standards
Residential Wiring I
Residential Wiring II
Residential Wiring III
9/27/2007
1/26/2001
10/24/08
10/24/08
1/26/2001
Current
Out of Date
Current
Current
Pending Curriculu
ITECH
ITECH
ITECH
ITECH
ITECH
ITECH
ITECH
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT-80
CT-81
CT-88
CT-90
CT-91
CT-95
CT-95L
Carpentry Theory I
Carpentry Theory II
Experimental Topics-Const Tech
Beginning Carpentry I
Beginning Carpentry II
Intermediate Carpentry I
Intermediate Carpentry Lab
3/14/2008
5/9/2008
10/14/2005
3/14/2008
5/9/2008
1/26/2001
11/30/2001
Current
Current
Current
Current
Current
Out of Date
Out of Date
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ITECH CT
CT-96
Intermediate Carpentry II
1/26/2001 Out of Date
If the proposed course outlines updates from last year’s annual update (or
comprehensive review) were not completed, please explain why.
During the past year we have completed 11 curriculum updates. Curriculum
updates are taking place systematically, with all planned updates to take place
by June ’09.
13. Communication
Are the current lines of administrative, faculty, and staff communication adequate to
meet the needs of this discipline/program? Yes
Describe representative example of effective or ineffective communication.
Division chair communicates regularly with members of CT program.
14. Action Plans
List any action plans submitted since your last annual update. Describe the status of
the plans. If they were approved, describe how they have improved your area.
N/A
15. Goals and Plans
If you have recently undergone a comprehensive review, attach your Quality
Improvement Plan (QIP) if applicable.
QIP Attached
If you do not have a QIP, refer to the goals and plans from your previous annual
update. For each goal and/or plan, comment on the current status. List any new goals
and plans your area has for the coming year, and indicate how they are aligned with
the goals/objectives in CR’s Strategic Plan. (CR’s strategic plan is located on the web
at http://inside.redwoods.edu/StrategicPlanning/strategicplan.asp).
Quality Improvement Plan
Program:Construction Technology
Year:2007-2008
Recommendation #1
Recommendation: Reinstatement of proceeds ($350,000) from the sale of
student built houses to the Construction Technology Department.
Planned Implementation Date: Spring Semester ‘08
Estimated Completion Date: Spring Semester ‘08
Action/Tasks
•Work with senior staff to reinstate all or part of the $350,000 from the sale of
student built houses back to the C.T. Department. We believe these funds are
currently parked in Special Revenue Fund #39.
•Work with Drafting Technology students and faculty to develop plans for
student built house for Fall ’08.
Measure of Success/Desired Outcome
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•Purchase of building lot for next year’s project and reinstatement of the 3 lot
rotation.
Estimated Cost(s)
• None from CR’s general fund. All funding would come from the proceeds of
previously sold houses.
Who is responsible?
•Paul Kinsey, Ted Stodder in conjunction w/ Senior Staff
Consequence if not funded:
•Construction Technology, Historic Restoration & Preservation, Architectural
Drafting, Cabinetmaking and Millwork, and Electrical Wiring, will all cease to
exist.
*As of 11/08 this goal has been partially completed. Two additional lots have
been purchased to return us to the 3-lot model, but the remaining $90,000 has
not been returned to the Construction Technology budget.
Recommendation #2
Recommendation: Develop and implement an improved student follow-up
system.
Planned Implementation Date •12/07 Acquire contact information from
current students.
Estimated Completion Date: 6/10
Action/Tasks
•Develop a database of students.
• Develop a follow-up instrument/survey
• Administer the survey
• Collect and analyze the data
Measure of Success/Desired Outcome •Feedback from past students/survey
participants
• Sharing the feedback and information with students and N.A.I.T.
accreditation personnel.
Estimated Cost(s)
•Cost of mailings, survey development, etc.
Who is responsible?
•CT Faculty: Ted Stodder and Paul Kinsey
Consequence if not funded
•Jeopardize N.A.I.T. accreditation
* As of 11/08 this goal is ongoing, and faculty continue to collect data from
students to build a student conact database.
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Recommendation #3
Recommendation: Maintain NAIT Accreditation for Construction Technology
AS Degree.
Planned Implementation Date 12/07
Estimated Completion Date: 6/10
Action/Tasks
•
Pursue resolutions to deficiencies noted in self-study
and team response.
Measure of Success/Desired Outcome •
Feedback from graduates,
certificate learners, and leavers as to current job placements and earnings.
Estimated Cost(s)
•
Yearly travel to N.A.I.T. Conference
Who is responsible?
•
Paul Kinsey/Ted Stodder
Consequence if not funded
•
Loss of N.A.I.T. Accreditation, reduction
in program quality, possible reduction of enrollment
*As of 11/08 this goal is ongoing. Construction Technology faculty continue to
be active in NAIT, and attend national conference and activly participate in the
NAIT Accreditation process.
Recommendation #4
Recommendation: Update curriculum for outdated CT courses.
Planned Implementation Date •
This recommendation is ongoing and
currently in process.
Estimated Completion Date:
•
This recommendation is ongoing, with all CT courses estimated to be
updated by 5/07.
Action/Tasks
• Work w/ CT faculty and Curriculum Committee members to
update Course Outlines of Record to include S.L.O’s, new texts, new topics and
assessments.
Measure of Success/Desired Outcome • Having all C.O.R. ‘s for Construction
Technology updated and approved by Curriculum Committee.
Estimated Cost(s)
• None
Who is responsible?
• Paul Kinsey/Ted Stodder
Consequence if not funded
• Funding not required
* As of 11/08 this goal is ongoing with CT
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Facilities, and Classroom Technology Form
Program/Disciplines: Construction Technology
Year: 2008
Submitted by: Paul Kinsey
List classroom or instructional space name/number: AT 109
Check if any of the following are not adequate:
Ventilation /
room temp
ADA
access
Number of
seats / work
stations
Other (briefly describe):
Technology (computers, projectors, internet)
Describe the specific action and estimated cost (if available) to make this space adequate for
your instructional needs:
Three specific items regarding ventilation
1. Dust collector for AT 109 is outdated and inaddequate for the amount of machines used in
the lab. Replacement cost unknown, $10K-$20K
2. Spray booth in AT 109 has been broken and only works partially. Replacement cost
unknown, $10K - $15K
3. Downdraft table for AT 109 would greatly improve airborn dust and particle collection. $6K
List the average number of discipline/program sections scheduled in this room each semester,
and the total number of students enrolled in these sections.
Sections: 12
Students: 146 unduplicated head count
Facility, Classroom Technology Form
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