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. RevisedAnnUpdateS08 1 12/31/2008 Page 1 of 13 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, RevisedAnnUpdateS08 2 12/31/2008 Page 2 of 13 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 RevisedAnnUpdateS08 Unrestricted Funds 400.00 Restricted Funds 500.00 100.00 3 12/31/2008 Page 3 of 13 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 RevisedAnnUpdateS08 4 12/31/2008 Page 4 of 13 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% RevisedAnnUpdateS08 5 % Change from spring 2007 % Change from spring 2006 Explanations and Additional Information (e.g., retirement, reassignment, etc.) 12/31/2008 Page 5 of 13 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. RevisedAnnUpdateS08 6 yes no 12/31/2008 Page 6 of 13 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 RevisedAnnUpdateS08 7 12/31/2008 Page 7 of 13 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 RevisedAnnUpdateS08 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 8 12/31/2008 Page 8 of 13 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) RevisedAnnUpdateS08 Means of Assessment and Performance Criteria Assessment Results Summary 9 Use of Results 12/31/2008 Page 9 of 13 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 RevisedAnnUpdateS08 10 12/31/2008 Page 10 of 13 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 RevisedAnnUpdateS08 11 12/31/2008 Page 11 of 13 •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. RevisedAnnUpdateS08 12 12/31/2008 Page 12 of 13 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 RevisedAnnUpdateS08 13 12/31/2008 Page 13 of 13 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 12/31/2008 Page 1 of 1