Continuing Education Department
Strategic Planning 2010.2011
Presented by Clarence Smith
Dean of Continuing Education
June 11, 2010
Our Goal. . .
To provide high quality courses that are accessible for
Business, Industry, and Government to meet workforce
development needs, thereby, improving the lives and wellbeing of citizens in our service area.
Our Workforce Development
Team. . .
Clarence Smith, Dean of Continuing Education
Melissa Singler, Basic Skills Director
Diane Badakhsh, Corporate & Continuing Ed. Director
Becky Porter, Fire and Rescue Training Director
Barry Hood, Public Health & Safety Director
Marjorie Spearman, Community Services Coordinator
William Kawczynski, Burgaw Center Coordinator
Sue Ferguson, Registrar
Office of the Dean of Continuing Education
Planning Priorities 2010.2011
Develop community partnerships with area agencies to increase
the level of workforce training. (College Goal #6)
Increase self-supporting course offerings by 20% in professional
development and workforce development training. (College Goal # 1)
Update the marketing of Continuing Education course materials
and publications to enhance professional appearance. (College Goal #12)
Cross-train staff to be more effective in their roles. (College Goal #8)
Offer more “green” training for Business, Industry, and
Government workforce. (College Goal #1)
Record Audit
Division
(RAD)
Planning Priorities
2010.2011
Record Audit Division (RAD)
Planning Priorities 2010.2011
Continue the imaging of CE records. Since March 2009 RAD has
scanned over two years of records. Our goal is to scan two
additional years of records while keeping up with the current
documentation. (College Goal # 11)
Implement the CE payroll encumbrance data within Colleague.
This will eliminate use of the unsupported SUN system and the
duplication of data entry for Continuing Education staff. (College Goal # 11)
Setup and implement the web-attendance tracking and webgrading of Continuing Education courses. (College Goal # 1, #3)
Cross-train RAD staff insuring that each member can handle
critical roles within the division. (College Goal # 8)
Public Health and
Safety Division
Planning Priorities 2010.2011
Nurse Aide Program
Offer an additional Nurse Aide Level I course to meet
health care training needs of the community. (College Goal #1)
Update PH&S Program Grading Procedures for the NA
Program and include in the CFCC Catalog and Student
Handbook. (College Goal #1)
Emergency Medical Services Program
Offer EMS Instructor Methodology and/or Administration
Course to serve the training needs of EMS providers on a
state-wide basis. (College Goal #1)
Update the PH&S Program Grading Procedures for the EMS
Program and input into the CFCC Catalog and Student
Handbook. (College Goal #1)
Law Enforcement Specialized Training Program
Increase the number of 24-hour+ specialized courses in at least one
of the following areas. (College Goal #1)
(a) Investigations;
(b) Tactical Responses for combined law enforcement and military
agencies;
(c) Administrative Investigations for First Line Supervisors;
(d) Leadership for Law Enforcement Managers;
(e) Data Driven Management for Patrol Functions; and
(f) Covert Investigations.
Law Enforcement Specialized Training Program
Develop and offer at least one self-supporting course to
address high-cost training that could not be successfully
offered through Occupational Extension. (College Goal #1)
Defensive Driving (DDC)/Motorcycle Rider Program
Train the new DDC/Motorcycle Rider Technician to become
proficient to meet the highway safety needs of the community.
(College Goal #8)
Horticulture Program
Partner with Community Gardening Program to enhance public
relations with Department of Corrections by meeting
community horticulture needs. (College Goal #12)
Business,
Industry, and
Government
Center Division
Planning Priorities
2010.2011
Occupational Extension Program
Develop and initiate online/hybrid options for the Substance
Abuse Counseling Program. (College Goal #1)
Initiate CE classes and services at the “C” Building
(College Goal #1)
Develop and initiate Self-Supporting Continuing Legal Education
seminars/courses. (College Goal #1)
JobsNOW Program
Develop and initiate the Solar Panel Installation Technician
Program. (College Goal #1)
Develop and initiate the A+ Certification and MCDST Program.
(College Goal #1)
Identify at least 3 sustainable training initiatives to begin January
2011. (College Goal #1)
Human Resources Development (HRD) Program
Develop and offer the Custodial/Cleaning Service Academy as
part of the Career Pathways Academies. (College Goal #1)
Explore offering a new HRD program to DSS WorkFirst
Participants. (College Goal #1)
Small Business Center (SBC) Program
Offer two green seminars.
(College Goal #1)
Offer one business related seminar in Spanish.
(College Goal #1)
Provide two free seminars off-site, possibly through area
Chambers of Commerce. (College Goal #1)
Offer one free seminar on exporting.
(College Goal #1)
Customized Training Program
Increase the number of funded projects to 4 – 5 for the year.
(College Goal 6)
Increase program marketing/advertising by developing
professional brochures, posters, and webpage.
(College Goals 6 and 12)
Develop a planning schedule to identify the full use of Business
& Industry funds to be earmarked by December 31, 2010 and
spent by April 15, 2011. (College Goal 10)
Burgaw Center/Surf City Community Center
Upgrade facility with respect to space allocation, equipment, and
campus aesthetics (between the PECHS and CFCC).
(College Goals 2, 3, and 4)
Increase the level of enrollment and the number of courses
offered at the Burgaw Center and Surf City Community Center.
(College Goal 1)
Burgaw Center/Surf City Community Center
Update the web site and marketing plan for both Centers and CE
courses. (College Goal 12)
Seek additional approved/certified health care instructors to
accommodate increased training needs in the medical field.
(College Goal 8)
Fire/Rescue
Training
Division
Planning Priorities
2010.2011
Fire/Rescue Training Division
Planning Priorities 2010.2011
Safety Training Center
Acquire and install three burn props for firefighting on the
exterior burn pad at Safety Training Center. (College Goal #1)
Increase regional industry and first responder training by
a minimum 5%. (College Goal #1)
Fire/Rescue Training Division
Planning Priorities 2010.2011
Fire Rescue Training Program
Offer a First Responder Academy to include Firefighter I & II,
Technical Rescue, Emergency Medical Care or EMT,
Emergency Vehicle Driving, and NIMS classes. (College Goal #1)
Basic Skills
Division
Planning Priorities
2010.2011
Adult High School (AHS) Program
Develop and implement protocols for end-of-course testing
as required by NCDPI with a pass rate of 50%. (College Goal # 1)
Increase by 10% the number of AHS diplomas awarded.
(College Goal # 1)
Implement degree audit for AHS in order to decrease the
number of errors on transcripts and scheduling. (College Goal #1)
General Education Development (GED) Program
Increase by 5% the number of GED diplomas awarded.
(College Goal #1)
Increase by 10% the number of students utilizing the GED
Online program. (College Goal #1)
Develop and implement an attendance policy for GED
students to assist with student retention and achievement.
(College Goal #1)
English As a Second Language (ESL) Program
Increase by 25% the number of classes where childcare
services are available. (College Goal #1)
Develop and implement an attendance policy for students
attending ESL classes. (College Goal #1)
Increase by 10% the number of students transitioning from
ESL to GED or to other Basic Skills or post secondary
education/training. (College Goal #1)
Compensatory Education Development (CED) Program
Assist students who no longer demonstrate an ability to
benefit in transitioning to more appropriate programs.
(College Goal #1)
Increase the number of students transitioning from CED to
ABE, Continuing Education or training. (College Goal #1)
Leisure and
Recreational
Division
Planning Priorities
2010.2011
Kids College Program
Expand the Kids College Offerings by 25%. (College Goal #1)
Leisure and Recreational Program
Identify off-campus sites in New Hanover and Pender
Counties that can host multiple courses (Leisure, OE, and
Basic Skills) thus providing a wider variety of course options
for the community. (College Goal # 1, 6)
Thank you!