HARTNELL COLLEGE
REAL ESTATE PROGRAM
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
MARCH 2016
REPORT OF THE PROGRAM EVALUATION COMMITTEE
Background
In spring 2015, the Hartnell College Academic Senate and the Academic Affairs Council voted to request
the initiation of program revitalization, suspension or discontinuance for the Real Estate AA Degree and
Certificate of Achievement in accordance with Hartnell College Administrative Procedure 4021. Reasons
leading to this action included:
 Outdated curriculum
 Poor rate for student achievement of program goals (completion rates, numbers of degrees and
certificates, job placement
 Insufficient frequency of course offerings to assure reasonable opportunity for completion of
the program within its stated duration
 Lack of available resources including qualified program faculty
 Changes in community/student needs or interests relative to this degree area
A program evaluation committee was formed in fall of 2015 to review the Real Estate Program. The
committee was comprised of the President of the Academic Senate, Vice-President of Academic Affairs,
a Dean of Instruction, and a faculty member from outside the discipline area. Faculty representation
from within the discipline was not possible since there are currently no faculty teaching Real Estate
courses. The program evaluation committee met during the fall 2015 and early spring 2016 to review
labor market data and a quantitative review of student enrollment data prepared internally by the
Office of Institutional Planning and Effectiveness.
Real Estate Associate of Arts Degree and Certificate of Achievement
The Real Estate AA Degree and Certificate program is noted in catalogs dating back to 1970. In the
2012-13 catalog, the program was listed as “under review” to notify students that they would not be
admitted into the Real Estate Program or courses for the 2012-13 academic year. Student enrollment
data reflect no course offerings for Real Estate courses commencing in the 2009-2010 academic year.
Real Estate curriculum consists of six core courses plus two courses listed as restricted major electives.
One additional course is focused upon preparation for real estate license examination. In addition, the
program is supported by courses from the business area plus general education courses required for the
Associate in Arts degree or Certificate of Achievement. The sequence of courses and catalog page are
provided below:
REAL ESTATE – ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE and CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Real Estate program prepares students to work in the field of residential real estate. Students receive training in
real estate principles, practices, economics, appraisal, finance, escrow, and property management. The program prepares students to take the subject
matter examinations required by the State of California for licensure as a Real Estate Salesperson and as a Real Estate Broker. The State of California
may have additional requirements for on-the-job experience or training and may change its requirements for licensure. If students have questions about
licensing requirements, it is recommended that they contact Real Estate faculty or the California Department of Real Estate. As a result of ongoing
changes in technology, the need to expand competencies, and changing transfer requirements, certificate and degree requirements may also change. If
you note changes in degrees or certificate requirements, or if courses are not offered in a particular semester, please consult with a counselor or faculty
on how best to complete the program in which you are enrolled.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES:
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Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures and requirements for obtaining a CA Real Estate Salesperson License.
Demonstrate knowledge of the legal aspects of real estate, including law of contracts, disclosure obligations and finance.
Identify the factors affecting the economics of the housing industry.
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REAL ESTATE – ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE and CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Course No.
RE-144
RE-145
RE-146
RE-147
RE-148
RE-149
RESTRICTED MAJOR ELECTIVES (Select a minimum of 6.0 units from the following)
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Course No.
BUS-1A
BUS-18
BUS-32
RE-150
RE-153
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Natural Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog General Education Requirements)
Social & Behavioral Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog General Education Requirements)
Humanities (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog General Education Requirements)
Ethnic Groups in the United States (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog General Education Requirements)
Language and Rationality (9 Units)
A.
Written Composition
B.
Communication and Analytical Thinking
Communication and Analytical Thinking (Select at least 1 unit from catalog General Education Requirements)
Course No.
Course Title
Principles of Real Estate
Real Estate Practices
Legal Aspects of Real Estate
Real Estate Finance
Real Estate Appraisal I
Real Estate Economics
SUBTOTAL UNITS (18.0)
Course Title
Accounting Principles
Legal Environment of Business
Introduction to Business
Property Management
Escrow Procedures
SUBTOTAL UNITS (6.0)
Course Title
ENG-1A
MAT-123*
College Reading and Composition
Intermediate Algebra
Units
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Units
4.0
4.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Units
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
5.0
REAL ESTATE—CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
In all certificate programs, it is required that at least half of the required number of units be taken at Hartnell College. A grade of “C” or better must be maintained in all
certificate-applicable units.
REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Course No.
RE-144
RE-145
RE-146
RE-147
RE-148
RE-149
RESTRICTED MAJOR ELECTIVES Select a minimum of 6.0 units from the following:)
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Course No.
BUS-1A
BUS-18
BUS-32
RE-150
RE-153
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES
Required Course
Course No.
ENG-101*
or
ESL-101*
Required Course
BUS-151**
Course Title
Principles of Real Estate
Real Estate Practices
Legal Aspects of Real Estate
Real Estate Finance
Real Estate Appraisal
Real Estate Economics
SUBTOTAL UNITS (18.0)
Course Title
Accounting Principles
Legal Environment of Business
Introduction to Business
Property Management
Escrow Procedures
SUBTOTAL UNITS (6.0)
Course Title
Intermediate Composition and
Reading
or
Academic Writing & Reading II
Business Mathematics
TOTAL UNITS (24.0)
*Eligibility for ENG-1A fulfills this requirement.
**Eligibility for MAT-123 or completion of any course for which MAT-121 is a prerequisite with a grade of “C” or better also satisfies this requirement.
Real estate courses currently listed in the 2015-16 catalog for the AA Degree and Certificate follow.
These courses were last reviewed in 2008.
RE-140. Real Estate License Preparation (3)
Corequisite: RE-144
Lec 3 Hrs
The student is introduced to study materials useful in preparing for the Real Estate Salesman and Broker
Examinations. Subject matter that should be concentrated upon for the examination is emphasized with
practice exams similar to, but not taken from, California Real Estate Exam.
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Units
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Units
4.0
4.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Units
(3.0)
(5.0)
(3.0)
RE-144. Principles of Real Estate (3)
Lec 3 Hrs
Emphasis on consumer education in the overall sale, purchase and finance of residential real estate in
the state of California. This class meets one of the three requirements set by the State of California for
the Real Estate Salesperson examination.
RE-145. Real Estate Practices (3)
Lec 3 Hrs
An introduction to the practical application of the real estate knowledge necessary when working in real
estate. This class meets one of the three requirements set by the State of California for the Real Estate
Salesperson examination.
RE-146. Legal Aspects of Real Estate (3) Advisory: DE/Hybrid advisory. See page 145 Lec 3 Hrs
A study of California real estate law, including real property law, governmental regulation of property,
contracts, agency, and practical concerns relating to real estate sales agents and brokers. This course is
required for the California real estate broker's license.
RE-147. Real Estate Finance (3)
Advisory: RE-144 with a grade of "C" or better.
Study and analysis of money markets, prime rates, discount rates, real estate financing and the rules
involved in financing residential, multi-family and commercial property. Includes the study of the
Federal Reserve Bank and how it works in the monetary system. This is a required course for the
California Department of Real Estate Broker Exam.
RE-148. Real Estate Appraisal (3)
Advisory: RE-144 with a grade of "C" or better.
Lec 3 Hrs
Introduction to the appraisal process, particularly as it relates to single-family dwellings. Topics include:
different approaches to determining property value, the appraisal process, data collection and analysis,
building classifications and financial institutions. Case studies are supplemented by fieldwork and the
use of the short forms used in the appraisal.
RE-149. Real Estate Economics (3)
Lec 3 Hrs
A practical study of the economic aspects of real estate designed to provide a grasp of the factors that
affect and create value in today's market place. This course covers the different factors that will affect
the value of real estate due to supply and demand, financial requirements and the overall economic
situation in the local, state, federal and world economy.
RE-150. Property Management (3)
Prerequisite: RE-148 or other required Real Estate Certificate courses. All prerequisites must be
completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Lec 3 Hrs
Introduces students to the responsibilities, procedures, and operating statement preparation involved in
property management. Students will become acquainted with the rules and laws related to the process
of renting and leasing residential and non-residential income property. Includes discussion of the
tenant- landlord relationship.
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RE-153. Escrow Procedures (3)
Prerequisite: RE-144 or RE-145. All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Lec 3 Hrs
An introduction to the terminology and mechanics of the escrow functions involved in the sale,
refinance and exchange of real property. This course is designed to emphasize the opening, processing
and closing escrows when real property is involved. It outlines the necessary paper work that is needed
and the responsibility of the escrow officer when closing escrows.
DATA SOURCES AND FINDINGS OF THE PROGRAM EVALUATION COMMITTEE
1.
LABOR MARKET
Employment by industry, occupation, and percent distribution, 2012 and projected 2022
41-9020 Real estate brokers and sales agents
(Employment in thousands)
Industries with fewer than 50 jobs, confidential data, or poor quality data are not displayed
Industry
Sort Order
43
44
45
Code
2012
Title
Employment
530000
531000
531100
Percent
of
industry
Real estate and rental and leasing
172.9
8.9
Real estate
172.7
12.2
Lessors of real estate
41.2
7.3
Offices of real estate agents and
46 531200 brokers
86.0
31.4
47 531300
Activities related to real estate
45.5
7.9
Note: Red indicates a decline in employment between 2012 and 2022
Source: Employment Projections program, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
10/16/2015
2022
Employment
193.8
193.6
44.7
95.6
53.2
Percent
of
industry
8.8
12.3
7.3
32.0
8.0
Percent of
occupation
Percent
change
Employment
change
41.4
41.3
9.5
20.4
11.4
12.1
12.0
8.4
11.1
17.0
20.8
20.8
3.5
9.6
7.7
Industry
type
Summary
Summary
Line item
Line item
Line item
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Percent of
occupation
41.0
40.9
9.8
20.4
10.8
FINDINGS: Employment projections from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics suggest that employment
directly related to real estate will increase from 172,700 jobs to 193,600 in 2022 (12.0% increase);
employment related to rental and leasing will show a similar increase. Employment projections
matched to Monterey County are shown below (source: www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov )
Projections of Employment by Occupation, 2012 - 2022
Occupations Matched to Top Code(s):
051100 Real Estate
Geography: Monterey County
Counties: Monterey County
Annual Job Openings by Occupation
Occupation Title
SOC Code
2012 Employment
(Link to Occupation Profile)
Annual
Job
Openings
1
Property, Real Estate, and Community
119141 Association Managers
419021 Real Estate Brokers
Total
280
110
390
10
3
13
Table Generated on 2/28/2016 3:45:00 PM
1
Total Job Openings are the sum of new jobs from growth plus net replacements. Annual job openings
are total job openings divided by the number of years in the projection period.
Occupations for Real Estate in Monterey County
Occupation Estimated Employment
Employment
Minimum
Title
Year Change
Educational
Projected
Requirement
Estimated Projected Number Percent
Year
Property
2012 and
2022
Community
Association
Managers
280
330
50
17.9
Bachelor`s
degree
Real Estate 2012 Brokers
2022
110
120
10
9.1
Work
experience in
a related
occupation
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Real Estate Sales Agents
(SOC Code : 41-9022)
in Monterey County
Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties, such as study property listings, interview
prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up
real estate contracts. Include agents who represent buyer.
Employers are usually looking for candidates with Post-secondary vocational training.
Occupational Wages
Area
Year
Salinas MSA
2015
Period
1st Qtr
Hourly Mean
$24.22
Hourly by Percentile
25th
Median
75th
$14.07
$18.13
$30.12
REAL ESTATE SALES AGENTS: ESTIMATED EMPLOYMENT AND PROJECTED
GROWTH (ESTIMATED EMPLOYMENT YEAR 2012; PROJECTED YEAR 2022)
GEOGRAPHIC
AREA
ESTIMATED
EMPLOYMENT
PROJECTED
EMPLOYMENT
NUMERIC
CHANGE
PERCENT
CHANGE
CALIFORNIA
26,100
30,400
4,300
16.5%
ADDITIONAL
OPENINGS D/T
REPLACEMENTS
2,500
SANTA CRUZ
SAN BENITO
AND SANTA
CLARA
100
110
10
10.0%
10
830
900
70
8.4%
80
(source: www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov )
FINDINGS:
There are an average of 390 jobs related to Real Estate in Monterey County with 13 annual job
openings. Neighboring communities indicate a total of 930 jobs with a range of 8.4 to 10% growth.
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State statistics indicate that employment in real estate sales is projected to grow by 16.5% by 2022.
Wages related to real estate sales averaged $24.22 per hour in Salinas in 2015.
2. QUANTITATIVE REVIEW OF STUDENT ENROLLMENT DATA
a. Student enrollment: enrollment data at census for the 5-year period from AY 2005-2006 to AY
2009-2010 are provided. There were no course offerings after 2008-2009.
RE
Enrollment
2005-2006
Fall
Spring
'05
'06
188
159
46
66
33
22
38
23
18
RE-144
RE-145
RE-146
RE-147
RE-148
RE-149
RE-153
RE Summary
305
288
2006-2007
Fall
Spring
'06
'07
85
57
39
18
32
32
22
27
17
205
124
2007-2008
Fall
Spring
'07
'08
40
16
26
16
24
25,346 23,905
0.81% 0.52%
24,892 25,710
0.36% 0.15%
90
2008-2009
Fall
Spring
'08
'09
20
13
10
10
7
8
39
38
2009-2010
Fall
Spring
'09
'10
23
College
College Summary
RE to College Enrollment
Ratio
24,703 23,961
1.23% 1.20%
27,329 31,826
0.14% 0.07%
26,899 25,877
0.00% 0.00%
Student enrollment declined progressively from 305 total students in fall 2005 to 38 in fall 2008.
b.
Retention rates: students who remained in the target course until the end of the semester.
Rates are provided for AY 2005-2006 through 2009-2010. No real estate courses were offered
after 2008-2009.
Retention Rates
2005-2006
Fall '05
2006-2007
Spring '06
Fall '06
2007-2008
Spring '07
Fall '07
2008-2009
Spring '08
Fall '08
2009-2010
Spring '09
RE-144
66%
75%
56%
63%
43%
63%
65%
62%
RE-145
83%
92%
92%
67%
92%
81%
30%
60%
RE-146
48%
82%
91%
RE-147
71%
100%
100%
100%
100%
RE-148
100%
Spring
'10
88%
86%
RE-149
89%
RE-153
Fall
'09
94%
Summary
68%
83%
79%
73%
69%
77%
63%
61%
College
62%
64%
63%
64%
62%
61%
82%
78%
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84%
81%
The summary of retention rates for real estate courses ranged from 61% to 83% for the
academic years from 2005-2006 through 2008-2009. For most semesters reported, retention
rates were higher than reported for the College as a whole. In 2008-2009 retention rates dipped
for both semesters and were significantly lower than College averages.
c. Success rates: students who completed the target course and earned a grade of “C” or better.
Rates are provided for AY 2005-2006 through 2009-2010. No real estate courses were offered
after 2008-2009.
Success Rate
2005-2006
Fall '05
2006-2007
Spring '06
Fall '06
2007-2008
Spring '07
Fall '07
2008-2009
Spring '08
Fall '08
2009-2010
Spring '09
RE-144
64%
57%
49%
51%
35%
50%
60%
62%
RE-145
63%
64%
82%
61%
65%
69%
30%
40%
RE-146
42%
82%
34%
RE-147
68%
87%
100%
100%
100%
RE-148
89%
Spring '10
54%
86%
RE-149
81%
RE-153
Fall '09
88%
Summary
62%
65%
64%
65%
49%
67%
61%
52%
College
68%
69%
69%
69%
69%
68%
68%
68%
71%
For all semesters reported, the summary success rates for real estate courses were lower than College
averages.
d.
Awards earned: degrees and certificates awarded in real estate
Hartnell
Awards
AA/AS degree
Certificate
TOTAL
2002-2003
2006-2007
2007-2008
2009-2010
2011-2012
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
Years not reported in the table above from AY 2002-2003 to 2011-2012 reflect no awards given for the
unreported years. A total of six associate degrees and two certificates have been earned since AY 20022003 in real estate. (Source: California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Program Awards
Summary Report; run date: 10/16/2015)
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69%
3. Qualitative Review
a.
Current Education Requirements for Obtaining a Real Estate Salesperson License or Real
Estate Broker (source: www.calbre.ca.gov California Bureau of Real Estate).
The California Bureau of Real Estate exists under the jurisdiction of the California Department
of Consumer Affairs. The Bureau lists current requirements to obtain a license as a real estate
salesperson. These include passing a written exam and completion of three college-level
courses (courses must consist of 3 semester units or 45 hours of instruction):
1) Real Estate Principles
2) Real Estate Practice
3) One course from the following list:
o Business Law
o Common Interest Developments
o Computer applications in Real Estate
o Escrows
o General Accounting
o Legal Aspects of Real Estate
o Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending
o Property Management
o Real Estate Appraisal
o Real Estate Economics
o Real Estate Finance
o Real Estate Office Administration
Courses must be completed at an institution of higher learning accredited by the Western
Association of Schools and Colleges or by a comparable regional accrediting agency recognized
by the US Department of Education, or by a private real estate school which has had its courses
approved by the California Real Estate Commissioner.
Education requirements for a Real Estate Broker includes successful completion of the
following eight college-level courses:
1) Legal Aspects of Real Estate
2) Real Estate Appraisal
3) Real Estate Economics or General Accounting
4) Real Estate Finance
5) Real Estate Practice
6) And three courses from the following
o Advanced Legal Aspects of Real Estate
o Advanced Real Estate Appraisal
o Advanced Real Estate Finance
o Business Law
o Common Interest Developments
o Computer Applications in Real Estate
o Escrows
o Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending
o Property Management
o Real Estate Office Administration
o
Real Estate Principles
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Each college level course must be at least three semester units or four quarter units. The
courses must be completed prior to being scheduled for an examination. Courses must be
completed at an institution of higher learning accredited by the Western Association of Schools
and Colleges or by a comparable regional accrediting agency.
Education in lieu of experience: An applicant who has earned a degree from a four-year
college or university accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (or an
accredited comparable regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education) whose course of study includes a minor or major in real estate may be exempt from
the two-year salesperson experience requirement.
b. Education Course Availability for Statutory (pre-License) Courses
The California Bureau of Real Estate website provides information to potential licensees
regarding availability of statutory (pre-license) courses. Presently, most community colleges
offer a real estate curriculum. The majority of these colleges offer the courses that are
mandatory to obtain a real estate broker or salesperson license, as well as the courses leading to
an Associate of Arts degree in Real Estate. In the larger metropolitan areas, a full spectrum of
real estate courses, beyond the required courses, offer opportunities in fields directly and
indirectly related to real estate. A link is provided to directly access information about CSU, UC
and Community College Real Estate Programs: www.cccreec.org/community-college-real-estateprograms . 110 community college programs are listed plus 9 CSU locations offering
baccalaureate degrees related to real estate. The Chancellor’s Office reports 68 community
college programs in Real Estate.
California private vocational schools also offer the required pre-licensure education courses
after an approval process through the California Real Estate Commissioner. A number of on-line
opportunities are readily available.
c. Response From Local Real Estate Agencies
Members of the Program Evaluation Committee contacted various local realtors who might
provide insight from a community perspective about the relevance of a college-based real
estate program. Sample responses follow:
Hi Debra:
I agree with your research. A Sales Associate is able to complete their licensing online through
numerous accredited schools. To apply for a license, you need to complete 3 related courses.
Real Estate Practice, Real Estate Principles & an additional course. I can't remember how many
courses were offered but I think about 8 or 10. There are plenty of options. We also have
access to classes through our local realtor association that help us stay engaged and allow for
in person discussion.
Speaking for myself, online courses are attractive because they are self-paced, convenient & less
time consuming. The majority of new agents I have met, took the courses online.
Online courses seem to make the most sense and since it isn't a requirement that we attend inperson courses, I assume enrollment would remain very low.
I hope this helps.
Best,
Debora Sanders - Real Estate Professional Doug McKenzie Team
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Advantage
10 Katherine Ave Salinas, CA 93901
831-424-0681
Ellie Love
Nov. 13, 2015
Nancy,
It is my opinion, and the opinion of other Realtors and Brokers I have talked with that to offer
any of the Real Estate courses at Hartnell College that used to be offered is not a good plan, for
a variety of reasons. It is much faster and more convenient for someone to take the whole
program online. In the time it would take to sit through one semester, someone could get their
whole course of study complete, get their license and be working in the industry.
For Hartnell College to be in competition with all of the online programs that are offered would
make no sense at all, and would not be economical or time efficient for anyone. If you offered
the courses, very few if any people would take them. There are no internship opportunities
that could be incorporated into your program either, since one would need to have a license
before they could do any actual work in the industry. A person can shadow, but due to
confidentiality, that becomes an issue, and they cannot write contracts or show homes without
a license either. Usually offices provide a mentorship program for new agents, once they are
licensed.
I'd be happy to talk to anyone who wants to go into more depth, but basically, I would say,
knowing the college curriculum structure, Real Estate Education is no longer viable in a college
setting, and is much better served as an online application.
Interviews were also conducted by phone to local realtors. Sample results follow:
1. Debora Sanders
Coldwell Bankers
(831) 626-2222 office
Carmel
No need for course/program: Can take on-line courses for ~$150. Three modules. Takes
~8 week leisurely pace.
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2. Gayle Crusan
Owner and President of International Estates, Inc.,
(831)333-9500
Monterey
No need for course/program, but the courses would probably have better content than
on-line modules. Monterey County Association of Realtors can arrange coursework.
Some agencies will pay coursework fees. Century21 offers its own courses.
3. Noe Renteria
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE SERVICES
(831) 449-5126
Salinas, CA
No need for course/program. Does not know anyone who has taken college-based
courses. Re/max has its own on-line course modules. Cost to new agent $150.
Re/max will hire any licensed agent. Almost all agents have degrees already.
CONCLUSIONS: College-level courses are mandated to qualify for a real estate sales license and
broker license. The California Bureau of Real Estate provides oversight of the licensing process.
Although data from the California Bureau of Real Estate website promotes courses at public
institutions (community colleges, CSU and UC systems) local realtors suggest that proprietary
on-line courses offer more convenience, flexibility and are less time consuming. A majority of
new agents are seeking this on-line modality of instruction.
Hartnell’s real estate curriculum is dated and would need to be revised to meet current
standards. Currently, there are no full-time or part-time faculty with interest or expertise to
make these revisions. Neighboring community college programs (Monterey Peninsula College
and Cabrillo) have reported similar decline in enrollments; these programs may still provide
opportunities for students within our service area to seek college level courses in real estate.
4.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
Administrative Procedure 4021 outlines procedures for discontinuing academic programs. Because
classes for the real estate program were suspended after AY 2008-2009, there are no current
students or faculty to contribute to a discontinuance/revitalization process or to be impacted by the
suspension of the program. The committee concluded that this program best fits criteria for defacto
program discontinuance and program suspension as described by AP 4021.
De facto program discontinuance is the unofficial discontinuance of a program that may be caused
from actions that result in the reduction or elimination of course sections within that program or
from any other institutional or administrative action that makes program completion impossible or
improbable. Such actions may result from the loss of appropriate faculty, staff, facilities, program
accreditation and/or loss of other resources that affect critical courses or services for a program.
When these events occur, a program evaluation committee will be convened and the program may
be suspended for a period of time to be determined by the program evaluation committee.
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Declining student numbers, lack of available faculty, and outdated curriculum have been major
factors leading to the suspension of real estate courses since 2009. Lack of interest from local
realtors provides further support that the program does not meet current community needs. It is
therefore the recommendation of this committee that the following actions take place, upon
approval of the Academic Senate and the Academic Affairs Council, and upon recommendation by
the Superintendent/President and approval of the Hartnell College Board of Trustees:
a. The Hartnell College Real Estate Associate of Arts degree and Certificate programs should be
suspended and removed from the 2016-17 catalog.
b. Real estate courses currently listed in the 2015-16 catalog should be inactivated and removed
from the 2016-17 catalog.
c. The period of suspension should not exceed two years, during which time communication with
the local real estate professional community should continue to ascertain any changes in the
need for qualifying real estate courses for licensure or broker positions.
d. The efforts of the C-ID Project (California Community College System Office in collaboration with
the Academic Senates of the California Community Colleges, California State University, and
University of California, and the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities)
to develop C-ID (Course Identification Numbering System) course descriptors in the Real Estate
discipline should be followed and used to inform future review.
e. Upon recommendation of local realtors, and with the support of an advisory committee of local
real estate professionals, faculty may be identified to develop appropriate curriculum relevant
to current needs for pre-licensing coursework.
f. In conjunction with (d) and (e) above, labor market statistics, prospective wages, student
interest, College budget and strategic plans will be reviewed to determine the viability of
reinstating a revised real estate program at Hartnell College.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Carol Kimbrough, Academic Senate President, Co-Chair
Lori Kildal, Vice-President of Academic Affairs, Co-Chair
Nancy Schur-Beymer, faculty representative (non-discipline area)
Debra Kaczmar, Dean of Nursing & Allied Health
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