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Program/Unit Reviewed: Computer Technologies
Self-Study Chair: Greg Ellis
Division: Sciences
Year of Last PUR: 2010-2011
Dean: Lance Bowen
Year of next PUR: 2017-2018
Program/Unit Mission Statement: The mission of the TMCC Computer Technologies Department is to
provide a comprehensive program of computer technology courses which meets the needs of three
distinct audiences: emerging employees, transitional employees and incumbent professionals. This is
accomplished by continually evaluating regional market conditions, identifying emergent trends, and
adapting the curriculum to meet the changes inherent in this dynamic field .
The Description of the Degree(s)/Emphasis{s)/Certificate(s) for your PUR area are listed below. Please reviewfor
accuracy.
Description of Degree/Emphasis/Certificates:
AAS Computer Information Technology Degree - Computer Programming Emphasis: The
computer programming emphasis provides students with entry level programming skills. Computer
programming professionals must also have a broad knowledge of computer systems and technologies,
as well as strong problem solving and analytical skills. They must be able to think logically and have
strong verbal and written communication skills.
Computer Information Technology Certificate of Achievement: The certificate of achievement in
computer technologies provides students with a broad knowledge of computer systems and
technologies that can be used for entry-level employment or pursuit of an associate of applied science
degree.
AAS Computer Information Technology Degree-Networking and Server Technologies Emphasis:
The networking emphasis prepares students for careers in current and emerging information system
technologies such as network design, network infrastructure, networking services and information
security. Students completing the degree will find employment in areas ranging from small
office/home office network administration to enterprise scale networks.
AAS Computer Information Technology Degree- Web Development Emphasis: The Web
development emphasis provides students with entry level Web development skills including Web page
development, scripting and basic data base functions. Web developers must also have a broad
knowledge of computer systems and technologies, as well as strong verbal and written communication
skills.
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The Outcomes and Measures listed below were retrieved from Degree/Emphasis or Certificate submissions provided by
your area to CAP and approved. Please review the outcomes to ensure accuracy or submit changes to CAP via the
Degree, Emphasis, Certificate (DEC) Revisions form located on the CAP Resources web page. Ifyour area is scheduled
for a PUR in the nearfuture, please plan on reporting assessment efforts around these learning outcomes when you
participate in your PUR.
AAS Computer Information Technology Degree - Computer Programming Emphasis
Degree Goals/Outcomes:
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Fulfill the requirements for the Associate of Applied Science.
Demonstrate competency in their specified emphasis.
Emphasis Goals/Outcomes:
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Have the technical proficiency required to design and program a solution to a stated problem.
Demonstrate an understanding of dynamic data structures and generic methods.
Have the ability to communicate and work effectively with members of a team and members of
external groups.
Computer Technologies Certificate of Achievement Goals/Outcome:
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Have the technical proficiency required to perform entry level technical support functions.
AAS Computer Information Technology Degree- Networking and Server Technologies Emphasis
Degree Goals/Outcomes:
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Fulfill the requirements for the Associate of Applied Science.
Demonstrate competency in their specified emphasis.
Emphasis Goals/Outcomes:
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Demonstrate the technical proficiency required to create and maintain small to medium sized
networks.
Demonstrate the technical proficiency required to configure and secure a network server.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate and work effectively with members of a team and
members of external groups.
AAS Computer Information Technology Degree- Web Development Emphasis
Degree Goals/Outcomes:
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Fulfill the requirements for the Associate of Applied Science.
Demonstrate competency in their specified emphasis.
Emphasis Goals/Outcomes:
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Demonstrate the technical proficiency required to create and maintain basic professional
websites.
Demonstrate the ability to get and use data retrieved from forms and databases.
Communicate and work effectively with members of a team and members of external groups.
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The following recommendations and strategies were identified in your most recent Program/Unit Review.
Please respond to the strategies by including the status, actions taken to respond to the strategy, projected
timeline, and if resources are anticipated to fulfill the strategy.
Status:
Time line:
Unit Strategy # 1
Ongoing
In terms of curriculum, the advocacy of scenario-based learning
demonstrates innovation and relevancy to student and workplace
needs; continuing assessment is warranted, as is the development
of an ove rall assessment form at and reportinq schedule.
Action: Classes across the Departments offerings have emphasized the need to focus assessments around a
scenario typ~ s~R"Wh~ch serves as the culmination of each semester. Students will be able apply theory
and practi~i:,lap.~.tiofl to a very real business-based scenario, which demonstrates the students
understanu·· ·~ .... ~ ~• •t= ~uoject and its application.
Anticipated Resources Needed: There are no anticipated for more funding although we are constantly taking
advantaqe of available qrants to upqrade equipment in the classroom.
Unit Strategy # 2
Status:
Timeline:
The Computer Information Technologies disciplines could benefit Ongoing
2015-2016
from the advice and liaison mechanism to the community and
region that a local advisory board or council provides. The
Program Unit Review committee recommends that the disciplines
maintain an advisory board to maintain Perkins funding and meet
TMCC needs.
Action: Although the Advisory Board has been largely non-functioning for a year, we are ramping up to
include former representatives and add new ones from new tech companies that are or have recently
relocated to northern Nevada (Tesla, Switch and Apple). We anticipate our first meeting before the winter
break in 2 015.
Anticipated Resources Needed: Funding for luncheons and/or refreshments is needed to entice board
members to attend. Some board members will offer to sponsor the meeting but we need to have funds available
if they do not.
Unit Strategy #3
Status:
Timeline:
The committee recommends the program continue to seek grants Ongoing
2015-2016
and funding partnerships. It is desired that we ramp up our
internship offerings and the way they are managed.
Action: Members of our department have met with Apple, Switch and the Renown Hospital Group. We have
been able to put forward our ideas of what an internship would be comprised of. Renown has expressed a urgent
desire to get this rolling at the earliest convenience and they are willing to fund their interns as well. TMCC now
has an internship coordinator through which internships will be managed.
Anticipat ed Resources Needed: No additional dollars will be needed.
Unit Strat egy #4
The committee also recommends that the Department continue
to pursue colla boration with TMCC's Information Technoloqy
Status:
Ongoing
Timeline:
Date range
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Department, using every avenue possible.
Action: Open communications between TMCC's Information Technology Department and this Department has
been established and student workers have largely been forthcoming from our CT students.
Anticipated Resources Needed: No additional dollars will be needed.
Status:
Timeline:
Unit Strategy #s
Ongoing
2015-2016
Integrated analysis that connects data with current status,
resource requests, and projected changes would make it easier to
validate requests
Action: Analysis that links student course demands, student degree/emphasis requirements should be
constructed on an annual basis so we can better serve the student. This will enhance completion rates.
Anticipated Resources Needed: No additional dollars needed.
SECTION Ill
(OPTIONAL- Fill out only if adding new Unit Strategies)
Please include any newlv identified strategies for the Program/Unit. Please respond to the strategies by
including the status, actions taken to respond to the strategy, projected timeline, and if resources are
needed to fulfill the strategy. If there are no new strategies, please leave this blank and no signatures are
required.
Status:
Timeline:
Unit Strategies: Collaboration with other NSHE
institutions to offer on line courses that fulfill a student's
Ongoing
2015-2016
requirement to satisfy degree, emphasis or skill certificate
requirements.
Action: The CT Department chair met with the representatives of other two-year institutions and has laid
the ground work to "share" our on line class offerings to benefit the student requesting classes that
may not be currently offered in order to complete degree/certificate requirements. We are
currently sharing a cybersecurity course (CS151) with UNR to be taught on a rotating basis.
Anticipated Resource Needed: No additional dollars required.
Unit Strategies: The department has put forth the
Status:
Timeline:
required paperwork to create a new Associate of
Ongoing
2015-2016
Science Deqree Emphasis in Information technoloqy.
Action: Currently the Department offers four AAS degrees with very little completion results.
The Department will phase out our current degree offerings and anticipate that within two years
we will only offer two AS. Degree/Emphasis. One in Computer Programming and the other in
Computer Technologies. In order to improve the number of student completions, we now offer
several new Skill Certificates (CompTIA Prep and Security) that are aligned with the U.S.
Department of Labor.
Anticipated Resource Needed: No additional dollars required.
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Unit Strategies: New
Status: choose
Ongoing Complete
Ot her
Timeline: Date range
Action: Recap of accomplishments work to do
Anticipated Resource Needed: What are they and what are the approximate costs?
Approvals (Signatures and dates are required)
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