College of the Redwoods
Comprehensive Instructional Program Review Self-Study
Drafting Technology
November 19, 2007
A. Mission and Relationship to the College(s)
The Drafting Technology (DT) program at College of the Redwoods consists of 3 degree and
certificate areas: Architecture, Mechanical, and Civil design. The program mission statement is
included as part of the DT program Strategic Plan posted on the DT home page of the CR
website: http://www.redwoods.edu/Departments/Drafting/DT-Strategic-Plan-3-07.pdf
The Drafting Technology program is committed to providing the opportunity for students to
become productive members of our community through a curriculum of challenging technical and
general education courses.
The mission statement of the DT program shown above and the outcomes shown in B.1.b are
aligned with CR’s stated mission and goals as follows:
1) The DT program supports the CR mission to offer rigorous and high quality associate of
science degree and certificate programs as well as professional and technical education.
The DT degrees and certificates have been designed in partnership with local business to
allow students to acquire the technical skills and knowledge necessary for entry level
employment, career advancement, or transfer. Rigor and quality are validated through an
external accreditation process (National Association of Industrial Technology). The NAIT self
study and visiting team report are posted on the district accreditation web site.
2) The DT program supports the CR mission statement goal to use “current technological
resources, innovative instructional resources,” through the use of contemporary technology
that is aligned with industry practices. The student lab environment and instructional
resources such as Blackboard, computer projectors, and NetOp system permit faculty to
employ innovative tools and instructional methodology.
3) The CR missions of “Community Services” and “Economic Development” are served
through the DT program’s short term credit CAD class as well as fee-based courses offered
through the Office of Community Education. Employees of local business frequently enroll in
credit-based DT courses for professional enrichment and job advancement thereby
enhancing business competitiveness and regional economic viability.
4) With respect to the CR Strategic Plan, the strategic driver of “Curriculum” is addressed by
the DT program’s commitment to reflect “employment and academic needs and interests of
the communities we serve.” DT curriculum, degrees, certificates, and learning environments
are updated regularly to reflect community need and industry “so that courses, classes and
full programs of study continue to meet the needs and serve the interests of the regional
community.” Input from advisory groups, faculty research, faculty professional development,
labor market data, and national standards inform program revision. The DT program assists
the college with meeting the following curriculum goals: “Continue to support degree and
certificate programs in technical and professional areas”, and “Work with industry, business,
and educational leaders to create new community education classes.”
5) The DT program contributes to the “Economic Viability” of our community through the
following activities identified in the Strategic Plan: “Strengthen our partnership with HSU and
other educational and training providers to ensure smoother articulation and to avoid
duplication of services and programs”, “Focus on developing new programs and
strengthening current programs/courses that assist employees/employers in developing the
associated skills specifically suited for their career/business”, “Provide a job ready workforce
for the regional business”, and “Participate in federal and state grant funding such as
economic development support, industry-driven programs, and workforce development
efforts to improve CR programs and course offerings.” A recent update of the HS/CR
Industrial Technology articulation agreement, faculty professional development, recent
curricular updates to reflect contemporary industry, and faculty participation in grant writing
activities all reflect the DT program’s commitment to the economic viability activities identified
above. The DT program supports the Digital Media, Construction Technology, Historic
Preservation and Restoration, and Manufacturing Technology programs with required
program courses. Most recently, a new course, DT81 Character Modeling and Animation,
was developed to support the DM program.
6) With regard to the strategic plan’s “Outreach and Marketing“ driver, the DT program
supports the activity to “Improve and increase outreach activities to the high schools, middle
schools, and elementary schools in our District” through hosting presentations to high school
students, visiting high schools classrooms, and presenting at “College Night”. DT faculty
seek to build relationships with local high school teachers by hosting annual professional
development activities. Most recently, 4 local teachers spent a full day at CR learning the
latest version of the CAD software used in the schools. In addition, DT faculty support the
activity to “Focus appropriate outreach activities on 2 + 2 and Tech Prep opportunities for
high school students” by participating in articulation workshops sponsored by Tech Prep.
7) With regard to the strategic plan’s “Outreach and Marketing“ driver, the DT program
supports the activity to “Continue producing high-quality TV and radio ads, which highlight
programs, services, faculty, and student success stories.” The DT program, along with
several other career preparation programs participated in an advertising campaign that
included radio, TV, and print media. Web sites with video were added to the CR website for
each program area that participated in the Tech Prep funded marketing activity.
B. Program Description, Curriculum, and Information
B.1.a. Official Program Description
As described in program brochure and website:
The Drafting Technology program at College of the Redwoods offers students the opportunity
to learn skills required by today’s high tech engineering, architecture, and manufacturing
industries. Students may earn a two-year Associate of Science Degree or Certificate of
Achievement in Architectural Design Drafting, Mechanical Design Drafting, or Civil Design
Drafting. All of the Drafting Technology programs are fully accredited by the National
Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT). Students learn in a hands-on, high tech
classroom and lab environment, using the latest computer-aided drafting (CAD) software and
hardware, including 3-D printing technology.
B.1.b.
Correlation of program level SLOs and courses
The Drafting Technology Department has developed curriculum, based on advice from
industry, to prepare our graduates for careers as successful architectural drafters. In
preparing to function as contributing members of a design team, drafting students learn to:
Drafting Technology – Architecture
Student Learning Outcome Statements
Course (s)
Produce design documentation to industry
standards using Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD
software) and technical sketching
Develop complete architectural plans with
consideration for aesthetics, cost, methods of
construction, building codes, and common industrial
practices
Produce rapid prototyped parts using 3D printing
Develop realistic static and animated visualizations
of designs
Work in design teams
Use contemporary technology, terminology, and
practices to solve design and documentation
problems.
Communicate effectively, both written and oral
ENGR23, DT25, DT50, DT71,
DT73, DT31, DT62, IT152
DT71, DT73, CT80, CT81, CT70,
IT152
DT50, IT152
DT50, DT80, IT512
DT71, DT73, DT31, DT62,
ENGR23, DT25, DT50, DT71,
DT73, DT31, DT62, DT80, CT80,
CT81, IT46, IT152
ENGR23, DT25, DT50, DT71,
DT73, DT31, DT62, DT80, CT80,
CT81
The Drafting Technology Department has developed curriculum, based on advice from
industry, to prepare our graduates for careers as successful mechanical drafters. In preparing
to function as contributing members of a design team, drafting students learn to:
Drafting Technology – Mechanical
Student Learning Outcome Statements
Produce design documentation to industry
standards using Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD
software) and technical sketching
ENGR23, DT25, DT50, DT62,
DT63, DT31, DT71, IT152
Apply precision tolerancing, geometric dimensioning
& tolerancing, and materials & process design
criteria to their designs
ENGR23, DT25, DT62, DT63,
IT60A, IT60B, MT10
Model mechanical design concepts in 3D using the
parametric solid modeling
DT62, DT63
Produce rapid prototyped parts using 3D printing
Develop realistic static and animated visualizations
of designs
Work in design teams
Use contemporary technology, terminology, and
practices to solve design and documentation
problems.
Communicate effectively, both written and oral
Course (s)
DT50, DT63, IT152
DT50, DT80
DT71, DT31, DT62, DT63
ENGR23, DT25, DT50, DT71,
DT31, DT62, DT63, DT80, IT60A,
IT60B, IT46, IT152, MT10
ENGR23, DT25, DT50, DT71,
DT63, DT31, DT62, DT80
The Drafting Technology Department has developed curriculum, based on advice from
industry, to prepare our graduates for careers as successful civil drafters. In preparing to
function as contributing members of a design team, drafting students learn to:
Drafting Technology – Civil Design
Student Learning Outcome Statements
Produce design documentation to industry
standards using Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD
software) and technical sketching
Develop profiles and cross sections, land
subdivisions, site and grading plans, and basic
earthwork calculations with correct interpretation of
survey data
Develop maps and technical drawings related to
transportation, hydrology, and utilities
Use surveying instrumentation and GIS/GPS
systems
Produce rapid prototyped parts using 3D printing
Develop realistic static and animated visualizations
of designs
Work in design teams
Use contemporary technology, terminology, and
practices to solve design and documentation
problems.
Communicate effectively, both written and oral
Course (s)
ENGR23, DT25, DT50, DT71,
DT31, DT32, DT62, IT152
DT31, DT32, IT152
DT31, DT32, NR52, NR65, IT152
NR52, NR65
DT50, IT152
DT50, DT80, IT152
DT31, DT32, DT62, DT71
ENGR23, DT25, DT50, DT71,
DT31, DT62, DT32, DT80, NR52,
NR65, IT46, IT152
ENGR23, DT25, DT50, DT71,
DT62, DT31, DT32, DT80
B.2. Program-Specific Criteria and/or Admissions Guidelines are not applicable to this
program
B.3. The following tables outline the curriculum matriculation patterns as they are being
implemented for a full time student completing an AS degree in one of the 3 DT majors or a
part time student seeking a certificate.
Associate of Science Degree – Architectural Drafting
Course Number
Course Title
Units
Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
Fall Year 1
ENGR 23
Engineering Graphics
3
2
3
CT 80
Carpentry Theory I
3
3
0
IT 62 (Area D3)
Technical Mathematics
3
3
0
Art 17 (Area C)
Drawing
3
3
0
Area D1
Writing
3
3
0
Total
15
Spring Year 1
DT 71
Architectural Drafting Fundamentals
3
2
3
CT 81
Carpentry Theory II
3
3
0
IT 46
Computers in Industrial Management
3
2.5
1.5
DT 25
Computer Aided Design and Drafting
4
3
3
Area D2
Communication
3
3
0
Total
16
Fall Year 2
DT 73
Arch. Drafting- Residential Design
3
2
3
DT 62
Mech. Design Drafting Fundamentals
3
2
3
DT 80
Modeling and Animation
4
3
3
CT 70
Building Codes and Standards
2
2
0
Phys 10 (Area A)
Intro to Physics
3
3
0
Total
15
Spring Year 2
DT 31
Civil Design Drafting Fundamentals
3
2
3
DT 50
3D CAD Applications
4
3
3
IT 152
Technical Computer Applications Lab
1
0
3
Area B
Social Science
3
3
0
Elective
Total
3
14
Certificate of Achievement – Architectural Drafting
Course Number
Course Title
Units
Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
Fall Year 1
ENGR 23
Engineering Graphics
3
2
3
CT 80
Carpentry Theory I
3
3
0
Total
6
Spring Year 1
DT 71
Architectural Drafting Fundamentals
3
2
3
CT 81
Carpentry Theory II
3
3
0
DT 25
Computer Aided Design and Drafting
4
3
3
Total
10
Fall Year 2
DT 73
Arch. Drafting- Residential Design
3
2
3
DT 80
Modeling and Animation
4
3
3
CT 70
Building Codes and Standards
2
2
0
3
3
Total
9
Spring Year 2
DT 50
Total
3D CAD Applications
4
4
Associate of Science Degree – Mechanical Drafting
Course Number
Course Title
Units
Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
Fall Year 1
ENGR 23
Engineering Graphics
3
2
3
IT 60A
Manufacturing Blueprint Reading
3
3
0
IT 62 (Area D3)
Technical Mathematics
3
3
0
Area C
Humanities
3
3
0
Area D1
Writing
3
3
0
Total
15
Spring Year 1
DT 50
3D CAD Applications
4
3
3
IT 60B
Manufacturing Blueprint Reading
3
3
0
IT 46
Computers in Industrial Management
3
2.5
1.5
DT 25
Computer Aided Design and Drafting
4
3
3
Area D2
Communication
3
3
0
Total
17
Fall Year 2
DT 62
Mech. Design Drafting Fundamentals
3
2
3
DT 80
Modeling and Animation
4
3
3
MT 10
Fundamentals of Manuf. Technology
3
2
3
Phys 10 (Area A)
Intro to Physics
3
3
0
Elective
2
Total
15
Spring Year 2
DT 31
Civil Design Drafting Fundamentals
3
2
3
DT 71
Architectural Drafting Fundamentals
3
2
3
DT 63
Mechanical Design Drafting
3
2
3
IT 152
Technical Computer Applications Lab
1
0
3
Area B
Social Science
3
3
0
Total
13
Certificate of Achievement – Mechanical Drafting
Course Number
Course Title
Units
Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
Fall Year 1
ENGR 23
Engineering Graphics
3
2
3
IT 60A
Manufacturing Blueprint Reading
3
3
0
Total
6
Spring Year 1
DT 25
Computer Aided Design and Drafting
4
3
3
IT 60B
Manufacturing Blueprint Reading
3
3
0
Total
7
Fall Year 2
DT 62
Mech. Design Drafting Fundamentals
3
2
3
DT 80
Modeling and Animation
4
3
3
Total
7
Spring Year 2
DT 50
3D CAD Applications
4
3
3
DT 63
Mechanical Design Drafting
3
2
3
Total
7
Associate of Science Degree – Civil Design Drafting
Course Number
Course Title
Units
Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
Fall Year 1
ENGR 23
Engineering Graphics
3
2
3
NR 52
Intro to Surveying
4
2
6
IT 62 (Area D3)
Technical Mathematics
3
3
0
Area C
Humanities
3
3
0
Area D1
Writing
3
3
0
Total
16
Spring Year 1
DT 31
Civil Design Drafting Fundamentals
3
2
3
IT 46
Computers in Industrial Management
3
2.5
1.5
DT 25
Computer Aided Design and Drafting
4
3
3
Area D2
Communication
3
3
0
Elective
2
Total
15
Fall Year 2
DT 62
Mech. Design Drafting Fundamentals
3
2
3
DT 80
Modeling and Animation
4
3
3
DT32
Civil Design Drafting
3
2
3
Phys 10 (Area A)
Intro to Physics
3
3
0
NR 65
Intro to GIS
3
2
3
Total
16
Spring Year 2
DT 50
3D CAD Applications
4
3
3
DT 71
Architectural Drafting Fundamentals
3
2
3
IT 152
Technical Computer Applications Lab
1
0
3
Area B
Social Science
3
3
0
Elective
Total
2
13
Certificate of Achievement – Civil Design Drafting
Course Number
Course Title
Units
Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
Fall Year 1
ENGR 23
Engineering Graphics
3
2
3
NR 52
Intro to Surveying
4
2
6
Total
7
Spring Year 1
DT 31
Civil Design Drafting Fundamentals
3
2
3
DT 25
Computer Aided Design and Drafting
4
3
3
Total
7
Fall Year 2
DT32
Civil Design Drafting
3
2
3
NR 65
Intro to GIS
3
2
3
Total
6
Spring Year 2
DT 80
Modeling and Animation
4
3
3
DT 50
3D CAD Applications
4
3
3
Total
8
B.4.a. Curriculum Status
• All existing DT courses within the DT degree and certificate programs were updated
•
•
•
in the spring of 2007.
The ENGR 23 course update and a new course, DT23, were approved by the
Curriculum Committee on November 9, 2007. The DT23 course will replace the
ENGR23 course on all degrees and certificates in Fall 2008 (including those in
Construction Technology, HPRT, and Manufacturing.) The ENGR23 course will
continue to be offered concurrently with the DT23 course and will fulfill the needs of
engineering transfer students. Prerequisite changes will be submitted in Fall 2007 to
update the prerequisites on DT25, DT50, DT71, Dt31, DT62, and DT80 to include
DT23.
During the spring of 2007, the DT44 course was deleted and the outcomes
associated with the course were merged into the revised DT25 and DT50 courses.
The following table shows the revision status of DT courses:
Drafting Technology Curriculum Development Timeline
Course
Year Last Updated
Year of Next Update
DT 23
New
2012
DT 24
2007
2012
DT 25
2007
2012
DT 31
2007
2012
DT 32
2007
2012
DT44
Removed in fall 2007
DT 50
2007
2012
DT 62
2007
2012
DT 63
2007
2012
DT 71
2007
2012
DT 73
2007
2012
DT 80
2007
2012
DT 81
2007
2012
B.4.b. All DT course updates were sent to the Curriculum Committee during spring 2007.
B.4.c. The course inactivation for DT44 was approved by the Curriculum Committee in
Spring 07. The relevant content of the course was merged into DT24 and DT50. No other
course inactivations are planned at this time.
B.4.d. All DT and the ENGR23 course outlines of record (COR) were recently updated by DT
faculty and approved by the curriculum committee. The updates reflect the changes
necessary to conform to the new COR format with a focus on student learning outcomes.
The knowledge requirements identified in the student learning outcomes for each course
have been developed by faculty in consultation with the DT Industry Advisory Committee. In
addition, the SLO’s have been externally validated by the National Association of Industrial
Technology. Advisory committee agendas, minutes, and NAIT documents are available upon
request.
The most significant trend in knowledge requirements is in the area of 3D CAD. While 3D
CAD systems have been prevalent in mechanical design applications for several years, the
use of 3D CAD in mainstream architectural and civil design firms is becoming commonplace.
New terminology such as “3D parametric modeling” and “building information model” point to
the increased use of CAD systems to create designs using 3D tools rather than using
traditional 2D drawings. The CR DT program has always been a leader in bringing new
design technologies to our community and we continue to strive to reflect industry trends. It
wasn’t that long ago that we abandoned the use of drafting boards and now we are looking at
2D CAD systems becoming obsolete. Software being used by students in all 3 degree
programs reflects a focus on 3D design models and recent curriculum changes for several
courses include the addition of 3D concepts.
Instructional methods used in the DT program are a combination of traditional
lecture/discussion/demos along with an increasing use of instructor lead exercises. The
complexity of the software is becoming such that a hands-on guided approach helps the
student grasp fundamental concepts more effectively before they are released to conduct
their work individually. The challenge of this technique is keeping a whole class of students
focused on a task when they can be easily distracted by a web-enabled computer sitting in
front of them. Faculty are beginning to use lab management software such as NetOp to help
control the learning environment – for instance, the instructor can disable the student
keyboards when he/she needs the students to focus on a presentation.
B.4.e. Delivery Methods: Currently, the DT program uses a combination of lecture and lab
instructional delivery methods. Each DT course has a prescribed lecture hour and lab hour
requirement in the COR. Faculty may conduct their lecture in a traditional classroom and
then move to the lab for the balance of the course or they may hold their lecture in the lab
environment. The latter option is sometimes necessary because there is not a separate
lecture space available at a particular time. There are posted open lab times available to
students beyond the required time. Faculty make extensive use of Blackboard to organize
their courses and communicate with students. The DT courses are not available
online/distance at this time, although there have been requests by the Del Norte and
Mendocino students for online delivery of the program. Faculty have investigated putting DT
courses online, but have always hit a barrier with respect to student access to software. The
cost of the industry-strength software used in the program is beyond the reach of students.
Software manufacturers are trying new methods of distributing student versions of their
software, often bundled with a textbook, and DT faculty are anxious to experiment with this
instructional method as the software issue is resolved.
B.4.f. Curricular Revisions: Much of the curricular revision over the next five years will be
driven by the evolution of software and standard practices used in the businesses where our
students will work. The program will rely heavily on the DT Industry Advisory Committee and
faculty research/professional development to keep pace with industry changes. (See
membership in addendum A) While some of the changes cannot be anticipated at this time,
surely the current trend towards 3D modeling of all designs will continue. In addition, a
greater focus on collaborative design tools will need to be incorporated into some of the
courses. Driven by a global design network and geographic/time dispersion of work, the
collaborative tools are becoming commonplace in design software and students will need to
develop skill using the tools. It is anticipated that design firms will rely more and more on
physical prototypes of designs to be used for visualization, evaluation, and testing. While the
DT curriculum includes the application of rapid prototyping and the program is fortunate to
have a 3D rapid prototyping system, the technology is evolving rapidly and the current
system will be “past its prime” very soon. In order for the curriculum to remain contemporary
and relevant, the prototyping system will need to be updated within the next 2-4 years.
B.5. External Accreditation: The 3 Drafting Technology AS degrees are fully accredited by
the National Association of Industrial Technology (www.nait.org). The programs received
initial accreditation with NAIT in 2003 and, at the NAIT Board of Accreditation hearings on
October 23, 2007, were granted a 6 year accreditation extension without a requirement for a
progress report. The accreditation is based on our response to the 62 NAIT standards and
an onsite validation of the self study by a 3 member peer review team. While not
unprecedented, it is rare that the NAIT Board has enough confidence in a program to accredit
it without a report along the way. It speaks well of our programs, but we must sustain our
efforts and continue to improve. We received 3 partial compliances among the 62 standards
- all of them having to do with closing the loop on assessment and broadly disclosing our
program data. The renewed college-wide efforts in this regard and our internal program
review process will make the next NAIT accreditation cycle much easier to manage and the
standards easier to validate. The NAIT self-study and visiting team report are available on the
district accreditation web site and in the Business and Technology Division Office.
C. Program History
C.1. History Since last review. The DT program CR has existed since 1965 and the most
recent program review occurred in 1995/96. The following are major milestones since 95/96.
..
• All remaining courses taught using traditional drafting techniques (drafting boards)
were transitioned to CAD or eliminated (DT155, DT45, DT65, and DT72 were
removed)
• New courses in design visualization (DT80), architectural drafting (DT73), and civil
design (DT31 and DT32) were added to address industry evolution.
• New courses (DT24 and DT81) were developed to accommodate Digital Media
students.
• DT120A through DT120D (short term CAD courses) were eliminated and the content
moved to Community Education.
• Status as “Authorized Autodesk Training Center” discontinued due to a weak ROI.
• DT faculty wrote and received a 1999 Chancellor’s Office Capacity Development
grant for $40K to develop the degree and certificate program in Civil Design.
Subsequently, the degree and certificate were developed and approved locally and at
the state level.
• Keith Level appointed as 50% DT faculty and 50% engineering (2003). Keith Level
resigned in 2007 after being given a 70% contract when administration chose to
discontinue offering Engineering.
• Steve Brown takes leave from faculty during 03/04 and 04/05 to serve as Division
Chair. Keith level and Paul Kinsey assume primary load in DT during this time.
• DT program begins to seek accreditation through the National Association of
Industrial Technology (2001). Initial NAIT accreditation granted in 2003.
• NAIT re-accreditation self study process begins in 2005 with subsequent
accreditation extension granted in 2007 for a period of 6 years.
• The 3 AS degrees in DT revised in 2007 to reflect the “blending” of disciplines and
the need to balance enrollment across courses..
• A new course, DT23, is approved by curriculum committee in fall 2007 to parallel the
existing ENGR23 course requirement and clarify the matriculation path for DT
students.
• Throughout the past 10 years there has been regular updating of relevant software
and hardware through VTEA funding.
• Faculty engage in regular staff development activities as funding permits.
C.2. Responses to Recommendations. Without a recent program review, the DT faculty
have relied on 1) faculty expertise, 2) input from industry advisory committee and, 3) the
NAIT accreditation process to inform the changes listed above. Documents are available
upon request.
C.3. Objectives, Goals and Strategies. As part of the DT strategic plan conducted as part
of the NAIT accreditation process, the DT faculty have developed the following goals using
the NAIT format:
Short-term Goals 06-07
1. Prepare NAIT self study
Timeline: Due March 30, 2007
Responsible person: Steve Brown
Fiscal Impact: None
Plan & Status: Completed and delivered April 2, 2007. NAIT Board of Accreditation voted
in Oct 07 to extend the accreditation for DT and CT for a period of 6 years with no further
action necessary.
2. Update course outlines for all DT courses to new format.
Timeline: Due to CC before Nov 06 for inclusion in new catalog
Responsible person: Steve Brown
Fiscal Impact: None
Plan & Status: Completed and approved by Board of Trustees
3. Revise DT degrees to reflect blended disciplines as recommended by advisory
committee.
Timeline: Due to CC before Nov 06 for inclusion in new catalog
Responsible person: Steve Brown
Fiscal Impact: None
Plan & Status: Completed and approved by Board of Trustees
4. Revise DT course to include appropriate disciplines from disciplines list.
Timeline: Spring 07
Responsible Person: Steve Brown
Fiscal Impact : None
Plan & Status: Completed and approved by Board of Trustees
5. Develop collaborative degree programs with HSU
Timeline: 06/07 academic year
Responsible person: Steve Brown and Mark Doggett (HSU)
Fiscal Impact: None
Plan & Status: The required HSU curriculum revisions are complete and the development
of an updated articulation agreement is pending. Mark Doggett left HSU at the end of
06/07 academic year, so the process is halted until a replacement is appointed.
6. Prepare a response to SB70 grant RFP
Timeline: Due January 24, 2007
Responsible person: Steve Brown and Deb Nolan
Fiscal Impact: $300K for one year with additional funded years possible
Plan and status: Proposal was signed by Interim President Bobbitt and submitted on
time. Grant was funded, but subsequently refused by Interim President Bobbitt due to
staffing changes (Deb Nolan resigned and Bobbitt did not want to hire new staff to
manage the grant)
7. Write 07/08 VTEA proposal
Timeline: Due April 11, 2007
Responsible person: Steve Brown
Fiscal Impact: funded at $19K
Plan & Status: Proposal was funded by the VTEA advisory committee to include staff
development (NAIT and Autodesk), software updates for Autodesk, and
maintenance/supplies for the 3D rapid prototyping system. Request for 3D laser scanner
denied.
8. Purchase Autodesk ADI (software)
Timeline: Due Mar 30, 2007
Responsible person: Steve Brown
Fiscal Impact: $8K from VTEA
Plan & Status: PO submitted 3/15/07
9. Conduct graduate follow-up study
Timeline: Mar 07
Responsible person: Steve Brown
Fiscal Impact: none
Plan & Status: Surveys developed, administered, and recorded with assistance from CR
Institutional Research.
10. Schedule advisory committee meeting ‘07
Timeline: Schedule for April 30, 07 to coordinated with NAIT visiting team
Responsible person: Steve Brown
Fiscal Impact: none
Plan & Status: Meeting conducted on April 30, 2008
10. Organize NAIT team visit
Timeline: April 07
Responsible person: Steve Brown
Fiscal Impact: food costs covered by president’s office
Plan & Status: Visit was conducted on June 29 and 30, 2007. Facilities requests for
Lakeview Room, AT126E. Restaurant reservations, notify interviewees, request students
and advisory committee members to attend lunch.
13. Propose new course – DT23
Timeline: Fall 07
Fiscal Impact: None
Plan & Status: New course approved by curriculum committee Nov, 20007. Respective
degree changes on hold until campus degree issues are resolved.
14. Prepare prerequisite changes to DT25, DT50, DT71, DT62, DT31, and DT80 as a
result of the addition of DT23.
Timeline: Fall 07
Fiscal Impact: None
Plan and Status: in progress
15. Schedule advisory committee meeting ‘08
Timeline: Schedule for early spring 08
Responsible person: Steve Brown
Fiscal Impact: none
Plan & Status: Seek approval of membership from administration. Schedule meeting and
notify membership.
Long-term Goals
1. Maintain NAIT Accreditation for DT degrees
Plan: Pursue resolutions to deficiencies noted in self-study and team response. Develop
a response to the visiting team recommendations. Create a timeline to develop a report if
requested by the NAIT Board of Accreditation.
Responsible person: Steve Brown
Fiscal Impact: travel to NAIT conference for accreditation hearings
Status: ongoing – current accreditation in force until 2013
2. Develop and implement an improved student follow-up system
Plan: Work with college IR office to develop and implement the follow-up system for
graduates and program leavers. Define the responsibility of faculty and administration in
the process. Use the data from follow-up studies to make curricular and programmatic as
necessary.
Responsible person: Steve Brown
Fiscal Impact: postage
Status: First iteration of study completed in spring 07. Redesign of instrument in progress
3. Ensure that each degree continues to reflect the needs of contemporary industry
Plan: Continue to work with the advisory committee and professional organizations to
ensure validity of curriculum and responsiveness to industry needs. Pursue faculty
development opportunities and funding.
Responsible person: Steve Brown
Fiscal Impact: Depends on requirements for new hardware/software
Status: In progress
4. Seek funding for technology, staff development, and facilities enhancement
Plan: Pursue funding opportunities through VTEA, Measure Q, Partnership For
Excellence, Tech Prep, CR Foundation, NSF, and other agencies when appropriate.
Responsible person: Steve Brown
Fiscal Impact: unknown
Status: ongoing
5.
Marketing of DT courses
Plan: Develop program collateral materials, including website and brochures, with
assistance from PR office.
Responsible person: Steve Brown
Fiscal Impact: Unknown
Status: Website maintenance is ongoing, but a major boost to the effort was provided by
tech prep funds in 05/06. A that time, a short advertising video was produced along with
a radio ad and program cards. Care was taken to make the material as “timeless” as
possible and the materials are still being used. The video has since been added to the
DT website.
C.4. Explanation of Unachieved Goals. With the exception of the SB70 grant explained
above, all goals have been achieved or are in progress. There are no known obstacles to
achieving the goals assuming budget is available.
C.5. Collaborative Efforts within CR. The DT program has a long history of collaboration
with other programs at CR. DT courses are required in the Manufacturing Technology,
Construction Technology, Historic Restoration and Preservation, and Digital Media degrees
and certificates. Most recently, a new course was developed in 3D Character Modeling and
Animation to support the Digital Media program objectives. Any pending changes to DT
courses are discussed with all stakeholders to ensure that all program outcomes are being
met appropriately.
C.6. Collaboration Efforts Outside CR.
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DT faculty work with the Tech Prep program to establish high school articulations as
appropriate. (coordinated by CR Tech Prep staff)
DT faculty sits on Humboldt Regional Occupational Programs Advisory committee
(coordinated by the Principal, Humboldt Regional Occupational Programs
(http://www.humboldt.k12.ca.us/wfp/#)
DT faculty sits on North Coast School to Career and Tech Prep Coordinating Council
(coordinated by CR Tech Prep staff)
DT faculty collaborate with the HSU Industrial Technology Dept regarding articulation and
course sequencing (http://www.humboldt.edu/~apptech/)
DT faculty participate in activities related to the League Of Innovation College and Career
Transition Initiative (http://www.league.org/league/projects/ccti/index.html)
DT faculty collaborate with local business through the DT Industry Advisory Committee
DT faculty collaborate with the Humboldt Builder’s Exchange to coordinate the award of
architectural drafting scholarships. (www.humbx.com)
D. Measures of Effectiveness
D.1. Quality of Education
D.1.a Certifying, licensing, or registry examinations are not applicable.
D.1.b. Faculty Qualifications. Steve Brown serves as the single full time faculty member
whose primary responsible is to the DT program. All DT faculty, full and part time, meet or
exceed the minimum qualifications established by the Board of Governors of the California
Community Colleges and the National Association of Industrial Technology.
D.1.c. Student Outcomes Assessment. The DT program does not have course and
program level outcomes and assessment report data available for interpretation. However
the faculty teaching in the DT program use several tools to measure program and course
level outcomes:
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Quizzes are use to “spot check” student understanding of skills and knowledge
Major exams are given twice each semester to evaluate student mastery of course
content. Exams are both objective and skill demonstration.
Hands-on projects are used to measure the student’s ability to apply the skills and
knowledge presented by the instructor.
Written reports measure a student’s broad understanding of the drafting industry.
Graduate follow-up studies to validate outcome relevance (survey summary
available upon request)
Peer review through the NAIT accreditation process validates outcome relevance
End of semester student questionnaire (summary results available upon request)
Using the model provided in the Program Review Guide, faculty will begin developing an
Outcomes Assessment process during the 07/08 academic year.
D.2. Vitality
D.2.a. Attrition and Retention. Until students are tracked by their major, there is not an
instrument available to measure attrition and retention at the program level. Compounding
the complexity of getting useable data is the fact that DT students are required to take
many courses outside of the DT prefix to complete their degree or certificate. The following
table shows the composite retention by year for all required courses taken by DT students
(except GE courses). The retention rate is fairly consistent.
Year
% Retention for all DT
Degree Required
Courses
06/07
89.6
05/06
90.7
04/05
90.9
03/04
93.5
02/03
91.9
D.2.b. No enrollment and graduate projection data are available
D.2.c. No ethnic or gender data are available
D.2.d. No recent graduate data are available
D.2.e. No salary data are available from CR sources. However, California Employment
Development Department (EDD) statistics for Humboldt County indicate considerable
employment growth (approx 16%) in job classifications that could be filled by AS and BS
graduates of Computer Aided Design programs. Jobs in the drafting and design fields pay
well. For example, California EDD data show Architecture and Engineering Occupations
median salary is $32.12; Architectural and Civil Drafters median salary is $21.53; and
Mechanical Drafters median salary is $22.36.
(http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/cgi/career/)
D.2.f. In the period 2002-2007, the retention and success rates for students in all required
DT courses have been steady. Enrollment declined and regained partially during the same
period. Enrollment is trending up. Student demographic data are not available.
Year
Total Enrollment in all
DT Degree Required
Courses (may not have
DT prefix)
06/07
383
05/06
354
04/05
320
03/04
415
02/03
447
D.3. Efficiency
D.3.a. Data for current student population in the DT program in terms of enrollment by
ethnic group and gender is not available at this time.
D.3.b. The DT program does not use a selective admissions process.
D.3.c. Faculty Staffing Pattern. The following data reflects information from Institutional
Research. Keep in mind that full time faculty do not necessarily teach exclusively in DT.
Fall 2005 Faculty Load Distribution in the DT Program
Discipline
Name
(e.g., Math,
English,
Accounting)
DT
Total
Teaching
Load
% of Total
Teaching
Load by FullTime Faculty
% of Total
Teaching Load
Taught by PartTime Faculty
Explanations and Additional
Information (e.g., retirement,
reassignment, etc.)
28.5
47.4
52.6
S. Brown is Area Coordinator
(4.5 reassigned) and VTEA
coordinator (4.5 reassigned)
Spring 2006 Faculty Load Distribution in the DT Program
Discipline
Name
(e.g., Math,
English,
Accounting)
DT
Total
Teaching
Load
% of Total
Teaching
Load by FullTime Faculty
% of Total
Teaching Load
Taught by PartTime Faculty
Explanations and Additional
Information (e.g., retirement,
reassignment, etc.)
49.5
72.7
27.3
S. Brown is Area Coordinator
(4.5 reassigned) and VTEA
coordinator (4.5 reassigned)
Fall 2006 Faculty Load Distribution in the DT Program
Discipline
Name
(e.g., Math,
English,
Accounting)
DT
Total
Teaching
Load
% of Total
Teaching
Load by FullTime Faculty
% of Total
Teaching Load
Taught by PartTime Faculty
Explanations and Additional
Information (e.g., retirement,
reassignment, etc.)
20
100
0
S. Brown is Area Coordinator
(4.5 reassigned). 12 TLUs of
part time faculty cancelled by
admin
Spring 2007 Faculty Load Distribution in the DT Program
Discipline
Name
(e.g., Math,
English,
Accounting)
DT
Total
Teaching
Load
% of Total
Teaching
Load by FullTime Faculty
% of Total
Teaching Load
Taught by PartTime Faculty
30
85
15
D.3.d. Resources.
Explanations and Additional
Information (e.g., retirement,
reassignment, etc.)
S. Brown is Area Coordinator
(4.5 reassigned)
The following table identifies and rates current DT program support
resources.
Resource
Adequate
Minimally
Adequate
Inadequate
Not
Applicable
Faculty
Full-Time
X
Associate
X
Support Staff
Clerical
X
Technical
X
Instructional Support
X
X
Other Personnel
Current Expenses
Office Supply Expenses
X
Instructional/Lab Supply
X
Equipment/Software
Library Resources
X
X
Facilities
X
Professional Development
X
The following description of resource limitations listed in the table provides an explanation
of the problem and recommendations for reducing or eliminating the situation.
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Instructional or lab supply – There is not an adequate department budget to cover
the necessary instructional supplies for DT program. For the last few years, the DT
program has relied on VTEA funds to cover expenses that should be included in a
regular budget line item for the program – such items as inkjet and laser cartridges,
large format paper, and supplies for the 3D printer. VTEA won’t last forever, so it is
necessary to have an adequately funded line item for such expenses.
Equipment - The program has relied exclusively on grant funds to maintain an
appropriate inventory of instructional work stations and software. The classrooms
and labs are shared by other programs. There is no line item for purchases or
repair of equipment identified specifically for the DT program. The program relies
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on higher end computers needed to run sophisticated 3D CAD applications – the
computers quickly become obsolete as software and operating systems become
more advanced. The program would benefit from a regular computer replacement
schedule that is adequately funded as well as a funded equipment repair budget.
Software subscriptions must be renewed annually and have been covered by
VTEA for several years. Once again, if (when) VTEA goes away, the program will
be severely handicapped by not having contemporary software and hardware.
Facilities – While classroom and lab facilities are generally adequate, two items are
of particular concern. 1) Ventilation in the classrooms and labs is poor and the
temperature is often uncomfortable. Maintenance has tried to balance the
ventilation system, but the aging system is inadequate for the space. 50
computers operating in the space compounds the problem. The spaces need to
have a new HVAC system installed – something originally promised by MQ funds.
2) The white boards in AT106 and AT107 have failed and are very difficult to erase.
Little wonder, because they are really just shower wall panels. Proper white
boards need to be installed in AT105 and AT106.
Professional Development – Once again, faculty have relied on VTEA funds to
attend NAIT accreditation functions and software skill development meetings. An
adequately funded travel budget should be established for ongoing professional
development.
D.3.d. Resources. There is no reliable budget data available at this time. Faculty and
administrators must work to identify problems with financial data and create solution to
budget communication and establishing appropriate budgets.
E. Summary and Recommendations
E.1. Summary
E.1.a DT Program Strengths
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DT program outcomes are aligned with local and regional employment needs
DT program degrees are accredited in good standing with the National Association
of Industrial Technology (information sent to Paul DeMark for press release)
DT faculty are highly qualified and actively engaged in the college and community
DT program serves the needs of community members and businesses by providing
real world job skill training, career enrichment skills, and transfer coursework.
DT program resources are up to date and reflect contemporary industry practices.
DT program provides necessary coursework to other programs at the college
E.1.b DT Program Weaknesses
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The DT program is reliant on grant funding to maintain program resources, rather
than having a dedicated funding stream provided by the district
Little data regarding program outcome assessment. As stated by the NAIT visiting
team “…evidence was not made available that assessment measures used to
evaluate student mastery of the program competencies, and compilation of the
results of the assessment measures were used to improve the program.”
Little data regarding placement of graduates. As stated by the NAIT visiting team
“… summary statistics that include placement rates and salary levels of graduates
are not readily available to prospective students.”
Lab and classroom facilities need better ventilation system and white boards.
E.2. Recommendations for program improvement generated by self-study.
1. Update unit value for degrees and certificates in System Office records
2. Submit degree and prerequisite changes to courses as a result of DT23 addition
3. Refine and continue to administer graduate survey annually
4. Using the model provided in the Program Review Guide to develop an Outcomes
Assessment process during the 07/08 academic year.
5. Investigate online CAD offerings
6. Work with administration to secure an uninterrupted funding stream to support hardware,
software, and instructional supplies.
E.3. List program members who participated in completion of the self-study report:
Steve Brown
Paul Kinsey
Reference Documents:
• Advisory Committee agenda and minutes (Appendix A and Division Office)
• NAIT self study and visiting team report (Program review Web Site and Division
Office)
• Graduate follow-up instrument and executive summary (Appendix B and C and Office
of Institutional Research)
• End of semester course questionnaire and compiled results (Appendix D and Division
Office)
F. Vision and Goals
F.1 Evolution over next five years.
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Provide relevant occupational training
Strengthen relationships with local employers and high schools
Data driven decision making through outcomes assessment processes
Maintain NAIT accreditation
Use online instructional techniques
Expand technology used in curriculum– hardware and software
Staff development regarding new technologies
F.2 Specific goals and Objectives. Activities 3 through 6 outlined in the QIP will move the
program towards the vision outlines above.
F.3. Support Required. As specified in the QIP, an ongoing budget for equipment
replacement, software subscriptions, supplies, and staff development is necessary to
maintain the program. These expenses are, for the most part, currently covered by VTEA.
F.4. Goal Documentation.
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Data from graduate follow up studies, including salary data
Outcomes assessment plan
Advisory committee minutes
Budget documents showing line item expenses
Demographic data for students
F.5. Program Review Changes. The following data would help to improve the process:
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Program enrollment and retention data by declared major
Graduate and salary data
Student demographic data by major
Budget data regarding line item expenses
G. Quality Improvement Plan
Quality Improvement Plan
Program: Drafting Technology
Year: 2007-2008
Recommendation #
Recommendation
Planned Implementation Date
Estimated Completion Date:
Action/Tasks
Measure of Success/Desired Outcome
Estimated Cost(s)
Who is responsible?
Consequence if not funded
External Accreditation Recommendations
(if applicable)
Recommendation #
Recommendation
Planned Implementation Date
Estimated Completion Date:
Action/Tasks
Measure of Success/Desired Outcome
Estimated Cost(s)
Who is responsible?
Consequence if not funded
External Accreditation Recommendations
Recommendation #
Recommendation
Planned Implementation Date
Estimated Completion Date:
Action/Tasks
Measure of Success/Desired Outcome
Estimated Cost(s)
Who is responsible?
Consequence if not funded
External Accreditation Recommendations
(if applicable)
1
Update unit value for degrees and certificates in
System Office records
Fall 2008
Spring 2008
Submit appropriate forms to System Office using
process established by district
DT program and District are in compliance with
Board of Governor’s requirements
NA
Steve Brown/District
District not in compliance with regulations
NAIT standards are concerned with “legal
authorization” to administer degrees
2
Submit degree and prerequisite changes to courses
as a result of DT23 addition
Fall 2008
Fall 2008
Prepare items for curriculum committee action
DT program degrees and courses reflect the
addition of the DT23 course
NA
Steve Brown/Curriculum Committee
Catalog will not reflect desired practice
NA
3
Refine and continue to administer graduate survey
annually
Spring 2008
Fall 2008
Refine existing survey instrument with assistance
from IR. Administer survey.
At least 50% return. Improvement of outcomes
assessment data.
NA
Steve Brown/IR office
Weak outcomes assessment
Outcomes assessment and “closing the loop on
assessment” with broad disclosure of data were the
only concerns expressed by the NAIT visiting team.
Recommendation #
Recommendation
Planned Implementation Date
Estimated Completion Date:
Action/Tasks
Measure of Success/Desired Outcome
Estimated Cost(s)
Who is responsible?
Consequence if not funded
External Accreditation Recommendations
(if applicable)
Recommendation #
Recommendation
Planned Implementation Date
Estimated Completion Date:
Action/Tasks
Measure of Success/Desired Outcome
Estimated Cost(s)
Who is responsible?
Consequence if not funded
External Accreditation Recommendations
Recommendation #
Recommendation
Planned Implementation Date
Estimated Completion Date:
Action/Tasks
Measure of Success/Desired Outcome
Estimated Cost(s)
Who is responsible?
Consequence if not funded
External Accreditation Recommendations
4
Using the model provided in the Program Review
Guide to develop an Outcomes Assessment
process during the 07/08 academic year
Spring 2008
ongoing
Create a system consistent with the Program
Review Guide
Program improvement based on evidence
NA
Steve Brown/IR office
Weak outcomes assessment/weak program
Outcomes assessment and “closing the loop on
assessment” with broad disclosure of data were the
only concerns expressed by the NAIT visiting team.
5
Investigate online CAD offerings
Spring 2008
ongoing
Explore ways for students to access CAD software
and develop online curriculum
Increased access to DT courses throughout district
Unknown
Steve Brown
Continued access issues to DT program courses
NA
6
Work with administration to secure an uninterrupted
funding stream to support hardware, software, and
instructional supplies
Spring 2008
ongoing
Submit request through division chair
Approved and adequate line item budget for DT
Estimated $22K to replace ¼ of computers annually,
pay annual software subscriptions, staff
development, and supplies. Some expenses should
be shared between with other programs that use the
computers and software.
Steve Brown/Division Chair
Continued access issues to DT program courses
NAIT standards are concerned with ongoing funding
necessary sustain the program without relying on
one time funds.
Appendix A - Drafting Technology Advisory Committee Membership
Drafting Technology Advisory Committee
2007/2008
Name
Affiliation
Phone
Email
John Ash
Terry Beaudet
Bette Berg
Art Cardoza
DJ Cleek
Ann Jones
Caroline Perez
Timothy Windbigler
John Ash Group Architects
Wallace and Hinz
LACO Associates
Humboldt County Office of Education
Cleek Co.
Hilfiker
Kramer Properties
Amulet Manufacturing
(707) 442.6125
(800) 831-8282
(707) 443-5054
(707) 445-7019
(707) 445-9595
(707) 443-5093
(707) 444-2919
(707) 822-2282
jagarch@jagarchitects.com
terryb@wallaceandhinz.com
bergb@lacoassociates.us
acardoza@humboldt.k12.ca.us
dj@cleekco.com
ajones@hilfiker.com
caroline@kkramer.com
tim@amulet.com
CR Staff to committee
Steve Brown
Paul Kinsey
Bob Bronkall
Appendix B - DT Survey Executive Summary
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Respondent Features
Respondents were mixed in looking for full time and part time jobs.
•
All respondents were employed in a job (the majority as full time).
•
All respondents indicated that the DT program had helped advance their careers.
•
All respondents that disclosed their financial information were in the 10-40 thousand
dollar range. Comparable wages to the median income in Humboldt County ($26,224 in
2004).
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Improvements:
• Respondents mentioned more hands on experience (1 respondent)
• Closer ties to local employers (3 respondents)
• More class exposure to industry (3 respondents).
• More class offerings
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Instructors:
• Respondents indicated that instructors were satisfactory
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DT Course Offerings
The majority of CT subject areas were considered satisfactory by respondents. Areas
that were considered dissatisfactory to 16.7% of respondents included mechanical design
drafting and support courses, civil drafting and support courses, and modeling and
animation.
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Respondents mostly indicated that they had the skills to succeed in the CT field.
•
Skills not learned in the CT program:
• Drawing from contours and management
• Project management
Appendix C – DT Graduate Follow –Up Instrument
College of the Redwoods Follow-up Survey of Drafting Technology (DT) Graduates
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. The Drafting Technology Department at College
of the Redwoods is contacting students who graduated for information pertaining to their satisfaction
level with the DT program and their ability to use their skill sets at a job. Please do your best to answer
the survey questions completely and honestly. All respondents will remain anonymous and all
survey data provided will remain confidential.
The data collected from this survey will aid the Drafting Technology Department at College of the
Redwoods in their efforts to ensure quality instruction and meet the standards of their national
accreditation. We can’t get this important data without your support.
Any question regarding this survey may be directed to:
steve-brown@redwoods.edu
Steven Brown
Adrian Chevraux-FitzHugh
adrian-fitzhugh@redwoods.edu
1. Purpose for achieving a DT degree from
College of the Redwoods?
Please choose the best answer.
 Work a full-time job
 Work a part-time job
 Self-enrichment
 Other ______________________
2. Current employment status:
 Full-time employment
 Part-time employment
 Unemployed but seeking
employment (please skip to # 9)
 Unemployed, not seeking
employment (please skip to # 9)
3. Working in a DT related job?
 Yes
 No (please skip to question #9)
4. Has a DT degree given you satisfactory
employment opportunities?
 Yes
 No
5. Current job title:
_____________________________
6. Employer:
 Company___________________
 Self-employed
7. Do you feel that you been able to
advance in your career (more money,
higher status) due to your DT degree
from CR?
 Yes
 No
 Not sure
8. Annual salary earned:
 0-$10K
 11-$20K
 21-$30K
 31-$40K
 41-$50K
 51-$60K
 61-$70K
 Above $70K
 Prefer not to disclose
9. What types of improvements would you
like to see in the DT program at CR?
Check all that apply.
 More hands on experience
 Closer ties to local employers
 More exposure to industry
 Newer/better technology
 More day classes
 More night classes
 Weekend classes
 Other______________________
10. How would you rate DT instructors?
 Very satisfactory
 Satisfactory
 Neither satisfactory nor
Dissatisfactory
 Dissatisfactory
 Very dissatisfactory
Comments:__________________________
12. Have there been are any job related
skills expected of you in a drafting
job or interview that you did not learn in
the DT program?
 Yes
 No (please skip to # 13)
13. What specific skill sets did/do you lack
in a drafting related job or interview?
Please use the following scale to mark your
answers for question eleven:
1
Very Satisfactory
2
Satisfactory
3
Neither Satisfactory nor
Dissatisfactory
4
Dissatisfactory
5
Very Dissatisfactory
6
Don’t know
7
Did not take classes in this area
___________________________________
11. Please share your satisfaction level with
the following course areas of the DT
program.
15. Age group:
• Technical Mathematics
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
• Drafting/CAD courses (ENGR23/DT25)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
• 3D CAD (DT50)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
• Mechanical Design Drafting (DT62/DT63)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
• Mechanical Drafting support courses (print
reading/machining/Mastercam)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Satisfaction level with the DT program
continued:
• Architectural Drafting (DT71/DT73)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
• Architectural Drafting support courses
(construction theory, estimating, codes)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
• Civil Drafting (DT31/DT32)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
• Civil Drafting support courses
(Surveying/GIS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
• Modeling and Animation (DT80)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
• Computers in Industrial Management
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
• CR General Ed courses
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
• Overall level of satisfaction with the DT
course areas
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
___________________________________
___________________________________
14. Your gender:
 Male
 Female
 18 & under
 19-25
 26-30
 31-35
 36-40
 41-50
 51-60
 61-70
 71 and above
16. Your race/ethnicity
 Native American
 Asian
 Pacific Islander
 African American/Black
 Caucasian
 Hispanic/Latino
 2 or more races
 Other ______________________
Would you like to add any additional comments about your experience with the Drafting Technology
Program at College of the Redwoods?
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
We appreciate the time you took to complete this survey.
In an effort to ensure quality programs, the Drafting Technology Department at CR is making a sustained
effort to track students. This will allow for future data gathering opportunities such as focus groups and will
allow teachers in the Drafting Technology Department to help employers find the type of qualified workers
that they need. If you would like to be on our job listing or help participate in future data collection
such as focus groups, please provide your name and current information below. No personal
information will be associated with survey responses. If you give us your information, we assure that it
will only be used for the purpose of contacting you for a possible focus group or job opportunity related to
CR’s Drafting Technology Department.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact Information:
Name: _______________________________
Address:
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
Phone:
_______________________________
Email:
_______________________________
Appendix D – Course Survey Instrument
Drafting Technology Course Evaluation
Spring 2006
Name:_____________________ Major:___________________ CR Course: DT/ENGR ______
Please help us to improve this course by answering the following questions. Thank you.
1. Do you feel that the course content was relevant to your future studies or career?
No
Very
Comment:_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
2. How well did the textbook and supplementary reading materials serve as useful
aids in understanding the course content?
Poor
Excellent
Comment:_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
3. How did the workload compare to other courses with the same number of units?
Lighter
Heavier
Comment:_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Was the classroom/lab environment and equipment/software suitable for the class? Poor
Excellent
Comment:_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
5. If Blackboard was used for this course, was it helpful to you?
No
Very
6. How can the course be improved? _______________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________(use back side)
A bit about you . . .
After this semester, you will: (check all that apply)
Graduate Receive a certificate
Transfer (where and what major?) ___________________________
Return to CR for more classes
Seek full time drafting work
Seek part time drafting work
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