Academic Program Plan: 2015–2016
I.
Department
Anthropological and Geographical Sciences
Discipline or Program on
which this plan focuses
Geography/GIS/Meteorology
Date
February 10, 2015
Version number
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Program Description
Last academic year has become a year of great change. In May Professor Emeritus Bill Russell tragically passed away. While Dr.
John Carthew retired in June 2010, he continued to teach hourly until Fall 2014. Due to these personnel changes, we have hired new
Geography adjunct faculty. As the Geography program continues to grow within its allocation of hours, we reinstated previously
archived courses to expand our offerings. We started the Fall 2014 semester with 100 percent of the available classroom seats full. In
an effort to increase DE offerings, we also offered Geography 1 and 2 in Fall 2014. In addition, Geography continues to be a big part of
the curriculum offering in PACE and Honors.
Several areas have been identified for development in the near future.
The first area is the new facility (in North of Mall 1700) that will provide the basis for an expansion of the Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) program. The Department is presently looking at a possible realignment of the present courses, introduction of new
courses, establishment of a state-approved certificate, and the expansion of GIS into other areas of the Geography curriculum,
especially the Physical Geography lab and Meteorology. In an effort to make the Program interdisciplinary, the GIS faculty would like
to add several one-unit modules specific to the application of GIS within a certain disciplines. For example, Professor Noble
Eisenlauer and Dept. Chair Adrian Youhanna are currently developing a course module, which integrates GIS with archaeology. This
class would introduce students to the applications of Geographic Information Systems in an archaeological context. Course exercises
would be conducted at both the Chatsworth Hills Academy and the Chumash Indian Museum, thus continuing our efforts to integrate
the greater community in our teaching and research. There are also plans for future teaching modules involving the application of GIS
in other disciplines, such as Criminal Justice, History, and Business.
GIS also became a part of the Architecture Technology AA, Architecture Technology Certificate of Achievement, Criminal Justice AA,
Engineering Graphics & Design Technology AS, General Agriculture Certificate of Achievement and Gen Ag AA, General Business
AA, Horticulture AS, and Marketing AA.
Furthermore, GIS was among other CTE programs that applied for the LA High Tech California Career Pathways Grant for 15 million.
The grant targets K–14 career pathway programs that provide students with a sequenced pathway of integrated academic and careerbased education and training, aligned to current or emerging regional economic needs. Career pathway programs are designed to
2014-2015 Geography Academic Program Plan. Updated November 2013.
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I.
Program Description
lead students to a postsecondary degree or certification in a high-skill, high-wage, and high-growth field. This grant was approved and
1 million will be allocated to Pierce College.
A second area that is being critically examined is the Meteorology program. Pierce College is justly proud of its Weather Station. With
the funding from a federal grant the station has been upgraded as an educational and community resource. One of the major areas of
funding for now is the website and equipment maintenance. We are continuing our effort to work with Pierce College IT to help
maintain website. For the past two years, the Department has continued the expansion of the program by the addition of Meteorology
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Third, the department recognizes the interest of the college in environmental issues. The Department is exploring the establishment of
courses in the Green Technologies interdisciplinary group. Dept. Chair Adrian Youhanna is the Sustainability Path faculty coordinator
and also on the sustainability task force.
II.
Assessment of 2013-2014 Annual Goals
Provide an assessment of 2013-2014 Annual Goals. List any continuing goals in Section VII.
Goal
Achieved Continuing Discarded
A.
Develop a plan to integrate meteorology and GIS with the broadcast media program
x
B.
Develop a state approved certificate in GIS.
x
C.
Develop a Meteorology master plan to include the introduction of Meteorology 4.
The PCs in the GIS lab will have access to the Pierce College Weather Station.
Meteorological data from our weather station will be used widely to support student learning
and to aid the teaching of meteorological data analysis. Students will also use these
computers to link to various other sources for real-time weather analysis and observation.
D.
Develop a plan to establish new courses in Geography and Environmental Studies as part
of the interdisciplinary Green Technologies group.
x
E.
Develop a comprehensive list of needed equipment and lab materials; submit items for
IELM funding.
x
F.
The department will continue to work with various campus task forces to ensure a seamless
transition into renovated classrooms.
x
G.
Develop a plan to replace all computers and other equipment in GIS lab.
They will be replaced in the move to North of Mall and with the campus wide move to
centralized computing.
x
H.
Develop strategies to increase GIS enrollments.
x
x
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II.
Assessment of 2013-2014 Annual Goals
Provide an assessment of 2013-2014 Annual Goals. List any continuing goals in Section VII.
Goal
Achieved Continuing Discarded
I.
Develop a plan to begin to integrate GIS into other Geography classes as well as other
disciplines.
x
J.
Develop a plan to begin to integrate GIS into the campus facilities management, emergency
response planning, and institutional research.
x
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III.
Curriculum Changes During 2013-2014 Academic Year
List any new programs and/or certificates OR changed programs and/or certificates
approved by the Curriculum Committee during the 2013-2014 academic year. Check
A.
whether they are New or Changed, and provide the date they were approved by the
Curriculum Committee.
1 Geography/GIS 25
New
Changed
x
Approval
Date
2/12/14
2
3
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B.
List any new, updated, or changed courses approved by the
Curriculum Committee during the 2013-2014 academic year.
Provide the course number and the course title.
1 Geography 1
New
Check All That Apply.
Distance
Updated
Honors
Education
X
X
2
Geography 2
X
3
Geography 3/Meteorology 3
x
5/14/14
4
Geography 7
x
5/14/14
5
Geography/GIS 25
x
6/27/14
5
Geography/GIS 33
X
5/1/14
6
Geography/GIS 36
X
5/1/14
7
Geography/GIS 37
X
11/20/13
x
X
Approval
Date
5/14/14
5/14/14
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C.
Course Outlines of Record
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C.
IV.
Course Outlines of Record
1
Number of courses in discipline or program (including courses cross listed)
26
2
Number of courses that have been updated since 2008 (CORs must be updated every 6 years)
26
3
Number of courses that require updating during 2015-2016 to maintain currency
0
Progress in the Student Learning Outcomes Cycle
A. Learning Outcomes Development and Assessment Status
Total
B.
1. Number of courses in discipline or department
26
2. Number of courses with approved SLOs on the COR
26
3. Number of degrees and state-approved certificates in the discipline/program (If zero, please go to A.6.)
0
4. Number of degrees and state-approved certificates with program-level outcomes (PLOs) developed
0
5. Number of degrees and state-approved certificates with PLOs developed and courses mapped to the PLOs
0
6. Number of courses mapped to one or more General Education Learning Outcomes
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Outcomes Assessment Results
1. Provide a narrative describing the significant findings from the course- and program-level outcomes assessed in 2013-2014.
Place your narrative in the expandable row below.
Based on the outcomes assessment we have reinstituted Geography 17, which combines Geography 1 and 15, and revised the
prerequisite requirements for Geography 15: Geography 1 with a grade of “C” or better or concurrent enrollment. The faculty
feels that the outcomes show that students have a better educational experience when the lecture and lab are combined—when
different learning modalities reinforce each other – or when students can take the lecture and lab concurrently.
2. Provide a narrative describing the next steps to be taken as the result of these findings, including any needed resources
required to address shortcomings in student performance. Place your narrative in the expandable row below.
To expand this use of various modalities, we are asking for funds to reinstitute the field trips that tangibly reinforce information
given in the lecture classes. The meteorology lab is also being reinstated to address this need for various modalities in the
meteorology discipline. An open GIS lab will also address this issue. We are asking for a classified lab technician position who
would work with the weather station and the GIS lab. For the weather station, we would prefer to have a technician who is welltrained to work on website development, data analysis, and/or meteorological equipment maintenance.
3. Provide a narrative that describes additional steps to be taken as the result of the findings, including any needed resources
required to address shortcomings in student performance. Place your narrative in the expandable row below and specify any
resource requests in Items X through XIV.
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V.
External Influences (Environmental Scans)
A.
Report on course articulation status (from ASSIST or articulation officer)
How many of your courses are transferable to CSU or UC?
26
Of these courses, how many are articulated with CSU or UC?
13
Do you have an approved or in process Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC) for your discipline? YES
If so, name of TMC: ADT-Geography
if so, please provide approval status: Approved by State Chancellor’s Office
B.
Provide relevant labor market data supporting demand for the program (if applicable)
Geospatial technologies are revolutionizing the way that we do business, the way that we govern, and the way that we live.
These technologies are used in a wide variety of fields, including federal, state, and local government, forestry, public health,
biology, environmental studies, and law enforcement. The Employment and Training Administration has invested over
$8,367,110 in the geospatial industry.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, geospatial technology, including GIS, is one of the main emerging and evolving job
fields in the U.S. with enormous growth potential
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment of surveyors, cartographers, and surveying and mapping
technicians is expected to grow 19 % from 2008 to 2018, which is faster than the average for all occupations. Increasing
demand for fast, accurate, and complete geographic information will be the main source of job growth.
In 2010-2011, the median annual income for cartographers was $51,180 with the majority earning between $39,510 and
$69,220. The lowest 10% of earners made $31,440 or less and the highest 10% of earners made $87,620 or higher.
C.
Describe Advisory Committee input (if applicable, including date of last meeting)
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The GIS Advisory Committee last met on January 23, 2014
1. Donna Mae explained why Skills Certificates are not in the catalog any more. She explained the difference between a Skills
Certificate and a state approved Certificate. State approved certificates appear on transcripts; Skills do not. Programs
requesting state approved Certificates must go through a vigorous process, sometimes it can take up to 2 years to get approval
from the state.
Jim (LAPD) – from an employer’s perspective, we’re looking for certificates in GIS and Crime Analysis.
2. Adrian discussed the new GIS 25 / Geography 25: Introduction to GIS and Laboratory class (4 units). This course combines
GIS/Geog. 31 and GIS/Geog. 32. The new course will be offered in Fall 2014. Subsequently, GIS/Geog. 31 and 32 classes will
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V.
External Influences (Environmental Scans)
be archived after Spring 2014.
3. In an effort to make the Program interdisciplinary, the GIS faculty would like to add several one-unit modules specific to the
application of GIS within a certain disciplines, such as Criminal Justice, History, and Business.
4. GIS 33, 36 and 38 were cancelled again for the second time due to low enrollments. Adrian stated that we are not generating
enough students in the Intro class to feed into the advanced classes. We are only offering one section of the Intro class, when
we should be offering 2 or 3.
5. Adrian showed the committee the 30 second CTE video and then the committee discussed additional marketing and
outreach strategies. Jim suggested piggybacking with other disciplines and requesting they add GIS as an elective to their
AAs/Certificates. He also recommended talking to higher up personnel in companies to market GIS at Pierce. Reach out to
LAFD, LAPD, and Edward Davis Training Center. Jim also recommended looking at what Rio Hondo’s GIS Program.
Donna Mae suggested contacted local feeder high schools as an outreach strategy. Classroom visits both at the high schools
and at Pierce.
6. The GIS faculty would like to put on a number of “lecture” series throughout the year, such as “Careers in GIS.” The
committee suggested a workshop for instructors as well (i.e. show them the need for GIS, what it’s used for, its capabilities,
etc.).
7. Software Updates: ArcGIS 10.2, Windows OS, Office, Java, Flash,
Recent Installations: NetSupport, MultiSpec
D.
Other pertinent data (such as discussions with four-year institutions, concepts derived from professional conferences and
journals, outcomes from district discipline committee meetings, input from adjunct faculty, agreements with high schools or
regional occupational programs, etc.)
One of the college’s missions is to train students for the workforce. Geography and GIS does exactly that. Hence, professional
development is imperative for the geography and GIS faculty. Since GIS is a rapidly evolving field, GIS instructors need to
continually modify and update their teaching methodology. Attending conferences, seminars, and workshops will help faculty
keep current with the latest technology.
Professional development opportunities will provide GIS faculty, in particular, with the training necessary to enhance their
knowledge of the most current software used in the workforce. This knowledge will be directly passed on to students and other
faculty interested in GIS.
Conference and workshop attendance also allow faculty member(s) to stay current with this technology, thus improving
classroom instruction. There is also potential for growth and integration of GIS into many other campus disciplines based on the
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V.
External Influences (Environmental Scans)
training GIS faculty receive.
VI.
Data Sets Provided by the Research Office
Please discuss any longitudinal trends within your program or the relation to college averages, in these areas: changes in enrollment,
FTES, section offerings, and FTES/FTEF; success and retention rates; degrees and certificates awarded (especially if few awards are
made each year); and full-time/part-time faculty ratios. New this year to the data sets are the Benchmarks and Goals. If the most
current success and retention rates fall below the Benchmarks please discuss ways in which your program will address these areas.
Please discuss ways in which your program hopes to meet the Goals in the coming year.
Over the last three years, our total Census enrollments have fluctuated, partly due to changes in course offerings and allocation.
Despite these fluctuations in enrollment, our program’s FTES/FTEF has remained above the college’s FTES/FTEF.
The average class size has increased from 37 (Fall 2011) to 45 (Spring 2014), and our program success has increased from 63.6% to
72.7% over the same period. The program success is above the benchmark but below the stated goal. Program retention remains
above the benchmark but slightly below the stated goal.
The geography faculty are committed to student success and retention. Our department’s goal is to increase our program’s success
rates to meet the college’s rate. One way we aim to achieve this is to continue our participation in the Faculty Inquiry Group (FIG).
FIG is working on developing strategies to improve the success and retention rates in “gatekeeper” courses such as Geography 1. We
also expect that program success will increase as the Geography faculty work together to improve course SLOs and to make the SLO
assessments consistent and uniform. These efforts will allow faculty to identify course topics that students are having trouble with, to
respond by improving information delivery, and promotes more appropriately diversified assessment methods (including authentic
assessment).
We added two online Geography courses this Fall and included Geography/GIS courses in the GE Paths. By doing so, this will
increase enrollments and expand our programs.
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Pierce College Mission Statement and Values
Pierce College is a student-centered learning institution that offers opportunities for access and success in a diverse college community. The college
dedicates its resources to assist students in identifying and achieving their educational, career, and personal goals. Our comprehensive curriculum and
support services enable students to earn associate degrees and certificates, prepare for transfer, gain career and technical proficiency, and develop basic
skills. We serve our community by providing opportunities for lifelong learning, economic and workforce development, and a variety of enrichment
activities.
Pierce College values:
 Student success and engagement
 A student-centered environment conducive to learning
 Freedom to think, dialogue, and collaborate
 Commitment to excellence
 Access and opportunity
 Service to our communities
 Enrichment through diversity
VII.
2015-2016 Annual Goals Based on the Pierce College Mission Statement and the Strategic Master Plan (Distinguish between
goals and the resources required to achieve these goals.)
Provide an action plan for achieving each goal. Press Ctrl + Click to identify the specific Pierce Strategic Master Plan goal addressed → Strat. Plan
A.
The GIS program has been at Pierce since Fall 1997. Six courses (co-listed as Geography 25, 33, 36, 37, 38, 40
and GIS 25, 33, 36, 37, 38, 40) form the basis of the program. The courses offered are designed to provide
students with the skills and knowledge necessary for entry-level employment. The GIS faculty continue to modify
and update existing GIS courses and program to better reflect the needs of geospatial employers today. Geospatial
technology includes three different technologies that are all related to mapping features on the surface of the earth.
These three technology systems are global positioning systems (GPS), GIS, and Remote Sensing. As part of an
effort to expand GIS we plan to offer a class in Remote Sensing. Beginning Spring 2015, the department will apply
for a state approved GIS Certificate.
A1, A3
B.
Update the DVD library with new, closed-captioned DVDs.
A1, A3
C.
Continue hosting GIS Day each fall semester and/or GIS and Geography lecture series.
A1, A3
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Return to XI, Equipment/Software
Return to XIV, Other Resources
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VIII.
Planned Curriculum Changes
List planned curriculum changes (new and/or modified courses, degrees, and certificates) that will be submitted to the curriculum
committee during the 2015-2016 academic year.
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A.
IX.
Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) approved Feb. 1, 2015
A1, A3
Long-Range Educational Goals (3–4 Years)
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Plan
A.
Open Access Geography/GIS Lab:
Providing open lab access to geography and GIS students is vital to student success and retention. This would
require a GIS lab technician who can provide support for students working on lab exercises and be responsible for
the overall supervision and maintenance of the GIS lab. Also, this lab can be used by students in the meteorology
laboratory course (Geography 19/Meteorology 4) and Geography 17.
A1, D4
B.
Hosting Weather Station tours for Pierce and the community.
A1, A3,
C2
C.
Develop Certificate program GIS.
A1, A3,
D4
D.
Reintroduce the 1-unit field trips (Geography 20A, 20B, 20C, & 20D)
A1, A3,
D8
E.
Maintain and update the Weather Station
A1, A3,
D4, D8
F.
Expand the Geography program and number of majors
A1, A2,
A3, D8
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X.
Additional Human Resources Needed to Implement Annual Program Goals in Section VII―Faculty, Staff, Student Workers,
and Others
Describe additional specific human resources required. Provide a comprehensive justification based on annual program goals,
student learning outcomes, program data, and external scans. Link the request to an annual program goal in Section VII.
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A.
Faculty
1. The Weather Station requires at least 7 hours per week of attention from the meteorology faculty
member. (This has previously been done as committee work or for flex credit.) However, since the NOAA
Cost
Annual Goal
.20
F
faculty
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X.
Additional Human Resources Needed to Implement Annual Program Goals in Section VII―Faculty, Staff, Student Workers,
and Others
Describe additional specific human resources required. Provide a comprehensive justification based on annual program goals,
student learning outcomes, program data, and external scans. Link the request to an annual program goal in Section VII.
Press Ctrl + Click to identify the specific Annual Program Goal addressed.
A.
Faculty
upgrade of the weather station to its new status as a national cooperative weather station, the demands
on the faculty member will increase. Therefore we are requesting .2 reassigned time for Jason Finley.
Cost
Annual Goal
load
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B.
Classified Staff
1. GIS lab tech (50%):
Technology-based courses, such as GIS, require lab time outside the regularly scheduled class period.
Both the conceptual and practical components of GIS courses are important. The practical component
allows students to gain hands-on experience with the most current GIS software and other spatial analysis
software. Students working on a geography or GIS-related project will have access to the lab. The
Geography/GIS faculty strongly believe that open lab is essential to student retention and student
success.
Cost
Annual Goal
$20,000
A
To provide open lab access to geography and GIS students, we’ll need to hire a GIS lab technician. The
lab technician will be responsible for the overall supervision, maintenance, and upgrade due to IT
shortage/staffing issues.
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C.
Student Workers/Tutors/Assistant Coaches
1. Student Worker:
As part of the latest NOAA grant, it is essential that we continue to maintain the new equipment in the
Weather Station and keep the weather data flowing through the internet connections.
Cost
Annual Goal
$9,000
A, E
The Department would like to continue the services of a student worker to help in maintaining the GIS
laboratory. This is a critical position since the department is preparing for the move to new facilities.
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D.
Professional Experts/Contracts/Others
1. Guest Speakers:
The Department would like to invite outside guest speakers in the physical, cultural, meteorology, and GIS
classes.
2. GIS Day:
GIS lecture series with professional experts from the industry.
Cost
Annual Goal
$500
A, C, F
$1000
A, C
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E.
Scheduled Overtime/Sub and Relief
1. N/A
Cost
Annual Goal
2.
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XI.
Additional Equipment and Software Needed to Implement Program Goals
List additional/replacement equipment needed for the 2015-2016 academic year. Place all items in priority order. Provide a
comprehensive justification based on program goals, student learning outcomes, program data, and external scans. Link the request
to an annual program goal in Section VII.
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A.
Purchases
Item and Justification
Cost
1. Geography and Meteorology’s out-dated VHS video tapes need to be replaced with closed-captioned DVDs.
Incorporating media programs with classroom lecture combine case studies that profile locations around the globe,
engage classroom discussion, and provide for a richer understanding of geography education. Commentary from
geography experts shed light on the physical, human, political, historical, economic, and cultural factors that affect
people and natural environments CORE NEED
1,000
2. Equipment for Geography Lab including 6 globes, and atmospheric convection apparatus CORE NEED
1,200
3. To support ESRI’s ArcGIS 10.x software and to keep up with industry standards our monitors need to be updated
every four to five years. We will be requesting new 28” monitors that are better suited for mapping systems, such as
enhanced clarity. CORE NEED
Annual
Goal
F
F
A, C
12,000
4. Geospatial Data
A, C
3,000
U.S. Census Bureau, USGS, Geospatial One-Stop
5. Hygrothermograph instrument CORE NEED
1,200
E
6. Anova Computing to host the weather station website CORE NEED (cost for set up and monthly fees for 2 yrs)
1,300
E
7. Computer Desks
The computer desks are over 15 years old. They were originally purchased to accommodate desktop monitors.
Desktop monitors have been replaced with flat screens. Several of the pull-out keyboard draws are falling apart.
20,000
A, C
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B.
Leases
Item and Justification
1.
Cost
Annual
Goal
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B.
Leases
Item and Justification
Cost
Annual
Goal
2.
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C.
Maintenance Agreements
Item and Justification
Cost
Annual
Goal
1.
2.
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D.
Repairs
Item and Justification
Cost
Annual
Goal
1.
2.
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E.
List additional/updated software needed during 2015-2016—OTHER THAN MICROSOFT OFFICE AND ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE.
Place all items in priority order. Provide a comprehensive justification based on program goals, student learning outcomes,
program data, and external scans. Link the request to an annual program goal in Section VII.
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Item, Number of Licenses, New or Renewal, and Justification
1.
ArcGIS 10.x upgrade (paid through Info Tech’s budget) CORE NEED
Cost
3,500
Annual
Goal
A, C
2.
3.
4.
ge
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XII.
Supplies Budget Needed to Implement Program Goals
Provide a comprehensive justification based on program goals, student learning outcomes, program data, and external scans.
Categories of Items and Justification
1.
Replacement toner cartridges for HP color copier as well as for large-format plotter.
Cost
800
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XII.
Supplies Budget Needed to Implement Program Goals
Provide a comprehensive justification based on program goals, student learning outcomes, program data, and external scans.
2.
Energizer AA Batteries 36 pack 2 @ 29.99 *
3.
Replacement Projector bulbs for current ceiling mount projectors (not supplied by Info Tech).
500
4.
Ink nubs and hygrothermograph paper for Weather Station instrument
300
5.
Toner cartridges for large format plotter
1,500
6.
Closed captioning of exiting films in order to comply with college regulations regarding equal access.
1,500
7.
Materials (support legs and paint) for benches at Weather Station to make them more suitable for a large number of students and
other guests.
8.
Calibration and repair of temperature sensor and Present Weather Sensor (sensors need calibration usually every two years).
500
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XIII.
59.98
100
Facilities
A.
Describe any new facilities or additional classrooms (leased or built) required to implement program goals. Provide a
comprehensive justification based on program goals, student learning outcomes, program data, and external scans.
New classrooms in 1700 building (North of Mall) are being renovated for our department.
B.
Describe any improvements, alterations, and technological upgrades required for existing facilities to implement program goals.
Provide a comprehensive justification based on program goals, student learning outcomes, program data, and external scans.
GIS lab is being updated and renovated in remodel of building 1700.
Weather station has been remodeled and upgraded under the STEM grant and the NOAA grant for student learning.
XIV.
Other Additional Resources Needed to Implement Program Goals
Include costs for student transportation related to educational programs, required insurance payments, and organizational
memberships. Provide a comprehensive justification based on program goals, student learning outcomes, program data, and
external scans. Link the request to an annual program goal in Section VII.
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Item and Justification
Bus rental for 1 unit geography field trip classes – 5 day trips
Cost
4,000
Annual
Goal
D, F
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XV.
Consolidated Priority Listing
From the requests listed in Sections X (except full-time faculty), XI, and XIV, prioritize the items in the order you wish the Resource
Advisory Task Force to consider them.
1.
Student worker (Geography/GIS)
2.
Upgrade of GIS lab (Hardware/Software)
3.
Closed Captioning
4.
5.
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Additional Comments or Information:
Insert additional comments or information here:
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Pierce College Strategic Master Plan
2014–2017
Return to VII, Annual Goals
Return to VIII, Curriculum
Return to IX, Long-Range Goals
A. Engaging the Completion Agenda
A1. Increase student completion of degrees, certificates, and college transfer requirements
A1a.
A1b.
A1c.
A1d.
A1e.
Increase student completion of associate degrees and Certificates of Achievement
Increase the number of students who complete transfer requirements for the state universities and University of California
Increase the number of Transfer Model Curricula (TMCs) in disciplines offered by the college by 2015
Approve Transfer Model Curriculum in areas of emphasis by 2016
Develop and implement a completion marketing campaign to focus on the importance of obtaining a degree, a certificate, or transfer
preparation
A2. Increase number of entering students who complete the matriculation process during the first semester
A2a.
A2b.
A2c.
A2d.
Increase the number of new students completing assessment
Increase the number of new students completing orientation
Increase the number of new students completing an educational plan
Increase the percent of new students who persist to the end of their first year and successfully complete 15 units
A3. Increase the long-term persistence rate of students
A3a.
A3b.
A3c.
A3d.
Increase the percentage of students who complete 30 units in three years
Increase the percentage of students who complete 60 units in three years
Increase the percentage of students who complete English 101 and Math 125 within three years
Increase the percentage of students who complete English 101 and Math 125 within six years
A4. Ensure equitable access to education—increase the percentage of eligible students receiving financial aid
B. Demonstrating Accountability
The first six goals in this category relate to Administrative Services functions and are not necessarily within the purview of Academic Affairs
B7. Continue to meet FTES base and attempt to grow the college’s student FTES enrollment to 2006 levels and then 5% per year
B7a.
B7b.
B7c.
B7d.
B7e
Continue to analyze enrollment trends and effective scheduling models
Ensure access to essential courses
Maintain/increase efficiency
Increase the number and the type of evening sessions offered (currently 24% below Fall 2008)
Restore an active college marketing campaign to attract students who may have been lost
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C. Cultivating Partnerships
C1. Develop and enhance revenues generated through grants, entrepreneurial ventures, and community partnerships
C1a. Expand educational partnerships that bring community events and community members to the campus for educational, cultural, social, and
recreational activities
C1b. Create an enterprise task force that will consider ways to expand revenue-generating opportunities within future and existing operations
including bookstore, facilities rentals, and food services
C1c. Develop a self-funding grants program that will increase college revenue
C2. Expand productive sustainable community alliances
C2a. Create a database of financial and equipment needs that can be shared with potential donors
C2b. Pursue financial, material, and collaborative resources through enterprise activities and fundraising to create a sustainable stable source of
income
C3. Foster partnerships with business and industry
C3a. Increase advisory committee participation of local business and industry
C3b. Increase number of employers to participate in job fairs
C3c. Develop internship programs with business and industry partners to foster community relations
D. Ensuring Student Success
D1. Address the basic skills needs of underprepared students in developmental and introductory courses
D1a. Gather student input about the challenges faced in introductory courses and use this information to inform the development of strategies and
solutions
D1b. Increase the number of new students successfully completing at least one English class and one math class during their first year
D1c. Increase the number of new students who successfully complete their developmental sequence within two years (English 20, 21, 28) (Math
105, 110, 115)
D2. Enhance customer service interfaces considering timely responses and quality of experience
D3 Maintain a robust and reliable information technology infrastructure with current computing equipment for the entire college population
D3a. Establish a wireless network on the campus in areas that are used regularly by faculty, staff, and students
D3b. Ensure that existing infrastructure, systems, equipment, and software are maintained to accomplish daily operations in all functional areas of
the college
D3c. Provide comprehensive training programs for faculty and staff for smart classrooms and conference rooms
D3d. Improve customer service responsiveness and satisfaction rates for faculty and staff using the College Maintenance Management System
(CMMS)
D3e Standardize audio visual equipment in all classrooms to provide uniform experience and training
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D4 Support faculty and staff by maximizing the effective use of technology, enabling academic innovation in instructional delivery
D4a Develop plans to improve course effectiveness by fully integrating innovative tools and delivery methods
D4b Increase online class offerings
D5 Provide a learner-centered environment that promotes active learning and student engagement
D5a
D5b
D5c
D5d
Review and revise Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and assessment mechanisms
Ensure active learning and applied knowledge and skills are examined through authentic assessment
Create a professional development focus that emphasizes student active learning and engagement
Create programs that promote student and faculty contact outside the classroom
D6 Increase student awareness and use of student support services and programs
D7 Increase student participation in Associated Student Organization (ASO) activities and shared-governance committees
D8 Enhance opportunities for student involvement in cocurricular and extracurricular activities that will enrich campus life