Sociology Program Review, Spring ‘09
Evergreen Valley College
Program Review For
Sociology Department/2009
Prepared by: Lori Lujan
Department/Program Name: Sociology
Last Review: N/A
Current Year: 2009
Area Dean: Mark Gonzales
Summary of the Department/Program:
Sociology has been at Evergreen Valley College since the year it was founded, 1975. It appears that there has not been a
full-time faculty position dedicated to the discipline and to have been taught by adjuncts and full-time faculty with an
additional FSA in Soc. One faculty member was assigned major responsibilities in Soc. in 2004.
For several years the department attempted to include another position, a combination Sociology and Political Science
instructor, and in 2008 was finally awarded a full-time position in the discipline of Sociology. Service-Learning has and
continues to be optional in all Sociology courses. Service learning has now become an integral aspect of most Sociology
sections offered. On October 7, 2008 the CCC Chancellor's Office has formally approved the EVC A.A. Degree in
General Studies with an Emphasis in Sociology. This is the first time this A.A. Degree is available to students at EVC.
The Sociology Department’s direction is in alignment with EVC’s institutional goals, which include: Student Centered,
Community Engagement and Organizational transformation. In the area of Student centered, the Sociology Department
has developed new curriculum and programs, with the development of updated course curriculum outlines and a new A.A.
Degree. In the area of Community engagement, the service learning component directly addresses access issues and it is a
direct link to the community. Finally, in the area of organizational transformation, the Sociology Department is making
progress in the area of teamwork and transparent procedures.
Part A: Overview of Program
1. EVC CTA’s for 2009:
EVC’s commitments to action revolve around four major areas that include Access, Curriculum and Programs, and
Community Engagement. In the area of Access, the goal is to grow enrollment by 5%, while the goals under Curriculum
and Programs include expanding certificates and degrees by 25% and developing new non-credit community programs.
The Sociology area has already expanded its degree program by developing the General Studies degree with an emphasis
in Sociology.
2. Identify your program/department’s CTA’s for 2009:
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The Sociology Departments four areas of focus are: Curriculum, programs, service learning and community engagement.
Revise course offerings for compliance with CC, to ensure articulation with UC, CSU and other CCCs.

SOC 10 has been updated and was approved by the ACCC in Fall ‘08

SOC 11 has been updated and was approved by the ACCC in Spring ‘09

A.A. Degree in General Studies with an emphasis in Sociology was created and approved during the Fall ’08
term.
Improvement: Enhance communication between faculty members in department.
Improvement plan: Develop schedule of regular meetings between faculty members with Dean.
3. How did your program/department meet the overall CTA of the College?
The Sociology Department meet the overall CTA’s of the college by using a holistic approach to enrollment management
in the creation of the Sociology schedule for the Spring and Fall ’09 terms. The Sociology department also offers one
distance education course, Sociology 10 and is exploring the possibilities of adding additional online sociology courses
and sections. The Sociology Department in the area of curriculum and programs developed an A.A. Degree in General
Studies in the area of Sociology.
Describe areas where your program/department needs improvement to meet the overall CTA of the College.
In the area of improvement, specifically in the area of curriculum, the Sociology Department would like to develop new
courses to meet student and department needs. Describe specific plan to achieve this goal: The Sociology department will
need to meet regularly to discuss and create new courses. The Department will also need to conduct research on the
course and department offerings at other educational institutions.
4. Indentify the following:
Analysis of unmet goals:
The unmet goals in the Sociology Department can be directly linked to a lack of communication among the full-time
faculty. Many of the unmet goals can be addressed with better communication and with all involved working
collaboratively. A meeting with the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean of SSHAPE and the faculty would the
first step needed to remedy this situation. Many of the Departments unmet goals revolve in the area of curriculum
development. This goal cannot be attained without proper communication and the spirit of teamwork.
Action Plan to address unmet goals:
A) Establish monthly Department meetings
B) Establish clear Department curriculum development procedures
C) Produce a plan of action with goals and timelines
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List five accomplishments:

SOC 10 has been updated and was approved by the ACCC in Fall ‘08

SOC 11 is in the final stages of revision and will be approved by the end of the SP ’09 term

A.S. Degree in General Studies with an emphasis in Sociology was created and approved during the Fall ’08 term.

The Sociology Department has conducted two meetings

The number of SOC sections have been increased by two sections
General Studies: Emphasis in Sociology
Evergreen Valley College
Associate of Arts Degree
General Studies with Emphasis in Sociology
The Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies with Emphasis in Sociology is designed to provide students with an
opportunity to study a broad range of topics within Sociology and related courses. Issues of Diversity, Equality, and
Social Justice are core to this area of emphasis. While the courses that comprise this degree are all transferable, students
who intend to transfer should consult a counselor for information as to the requirements for their intended baccalaureate
major.
Note: Many CSUs have unique admissions and preparation-for-the-major requirements beyond minimum requirements.
Students should consult the specific university catalog and website, www.assist.org. and an Evergreen Counselor for
further information and assistance.
Students wishing to earn an Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies with Emphasis in Sociology must complete each
required area of emphasis course with a grade of “C” or better.
Area of Emphasis Requirements
Units
SOCIO-010
Introduction to Sociology
3.0
SOCIO-011
Social Problems
3.0
ETH-010
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
3.0
MATH-063
Elementary Statistics
3.0
(Select Two of the Three Courses)
3
6.0
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SSCI-020
African American Culture
ETH-030
Chicana/o Culture
ETH-040
Vietnamese American Culture and Experience
18.0
General Education
Complete the entire 39 unit (minimum) CSU Lower Division General Education requirements. Students should see a
counselor in order to select the best method to meet their academic goals.
Area A: English Communication & Critical Thinking (One course from each area)
A1
Oral Communications
A2
Written Communication (English 001A)
A3
Critical Thinking
9.0
Area B: Physical and Biological Sciences (One course from B1, B2, B4; one with lab) 9.0
B1
Physical Science
B2
Life Forms
B4
Math
Area C: Arts & Humanities (Minimum one course from each area)
C1
Arts
C2
Humanities
Area D: Social & Behavioral Sciences (3 courses in at least 2 categories – see back)
9.0
9.0
(2 of these courses may be used to satisfy the American Institutions requirement:
HIST 017A and 017B OR POLSC 001 and HIST 001)
Area E: Lifelong Understanding and Self Development
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3.0
Area of Emphasis Requirements
18.0
G.E. Requirements
39.0
Electives
2.0
Physical Activity
1.0
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Total Units
60.0
List three new initiatives:
a. Service-Learning optional in all Soc 10 courses
b. A tutor position has been established in Tutoring Center
5. State the goals and focus of this department/program and explain how the program contributes to the mission,
comprehensive academic offerings, and priorities of the College and District.
1. Goals and focus
a. Develop new class entitled “Globalization”. This class will specifically enable students to understand the
world in a context necessary to their being able to compete in a world undergoing rapid change, socially,
economically, and technologically.
b. Establish an on-going tutoring study group
c. Establish a Sociology Student Organization with an emphasis on Social Justice.
Identify current student demographics. If there are changes in student demographics, state how the program is addressing
these changes. The demographics of EVC have been consistent for the last several years, with Latino/a and Asian
Students remaining the largest student groups.
6. The current student demographics were cited during the Fall semester 2007. In regard to ethnicity, the following
groups were listed by total numbers and percentages:
African/American
Asian
Asian/Cambodian
Asian/Chinese
Asian/Indian
Asian/Vietnamese
Filipino
Latina/o
Native American
Pacific Islander
White
Other
504
841
158
235
278
1867
995
3521
69
104
1272
1080
5%
8%
1%
2%
3%
17%
9%
32%
1%
1%
12%
10%
7. Identify enrollment patterns of the department/program in the last 6 years and
Analyze the pattern.
Sociology Retention and Success
Fall 2004 - Spring 2007
Term:
Subject
Course
SOC
SOC-010
# Students
# Retention
5
2004FAR
122
83
2005SPR
2005SUR
144
102
46
44
2005FAR
174
142
2006SPR
167
144
2006SUR
41
41
2006FAR
195
143
2007SPR
205
158
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% Retention
# Success
% Success
SOC-011
68.03%
61
50.00%
70.83%
71
49.31%
95.65%
35
76.09%
81.61%
104
59.77%
48
40
83.33%
27
56.25%
86.23%
110
65.87%
35
31
88.57%
15
42.86%
100.00%
39
95.12%
73.33%
100
51.28%
77.07%
102
49.76%
36
30
83.33%
22
61.11%
32
26
81.25%
22
68.75%
154
109
70.78%
83
53.90%
144
102
70.83%
71
49.31%
46
44
95.65%
35
76.09%
222
182
81.98%
131
59.01%
202
175
86.63%
125
61.88%
41
41
100.00%
39
95.12%
195
143
73.33%
100
51.28%
241
188
78.01%
124
51.45%
# Students
# Retention
% Retention
# Success
% Success
SOC-020
# Students
# Retention
% Retention
# Success
% Success
Total # Students
Total # Retention
Total % Retention
Total # Success
Total % Success
Sociology Retention and Success
Summer 2007 - Fall 2008
Term:
2007SUR
2007FAR
30
30
100.00%
25
83.33%
177
131
74.01%
80
45.20%
30
30
100.00%
25
83.33%
177
131
74.01%
80
45.20%
2008SPR
2008SUR
2008FAR
2009SPR
171
142
83.04%
105
61.40%
33
19
57.58%
15
45.45%
11
11
100.00%
10
90.91%
197
145
73.60%
101
51.27%
195
31
93.94%
31
93.94%
204
161
78.92%
120
58.82%
11
11
100.00%
10
90.91%
197
145
73.60%
101
51.27%
33
31
93.94%
31
93.94%
Grand Total
Course
SOC-010
# Students
# Retention
% Retention
# Success
% Success
SOC-011
# Students
# Retention
% Retention
# Success
% Success
SOC-020
# Students
# Retention
% Retention
# Success
% Success
Total # Students
Total # Retention
Total % Retention
Total # Success
Total % Success
Highest enrolled courses in Sociology: SOC 10
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1875
1347
78.63%
974
56.86%
152
120
78.95%
79
51.97%
32
26
81.25%
22
68.75%
1897
1493
78.70%
1075
56.67%
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Lowest enrolled courses in Sociology: SOC 20
Other indicators regarding enrollment patterns:
8. Identify Department/program productivity: (see chart above)
9. Identify student success rate and patterns within the department/program (see chart above)
10. If a program is utilizing advisory boards and/or professional organizations, describe their roles:
At the time of writing this program review, an advisory board has not been established, however there are plans to
establish one in the near future (Fall ’09).
Part B: Curriculum
1.
Identify all courses and describe how they meet the needs of students and the relevant disciplines
Sociology 10, Introduction to Sociology (last year of update, 2008): This course is a survey of the principles and basic
concepts of sociology. It includes the analysis of American culture, social organization, group behavior, social
stratification, racial and ethnic groups, and the dynamics of social change and other social processes.
Sociology 11, Social Problems (Last Year of Update, 2009): Students analyze selected contemporary American social
problems along with descriptions of efforts undertaken to solve these problems. The relationship between social problems
and social change is emphasized. Topics may include the study of the family, education, crime, class, poverty, race,
population, work, income distribution, gender inequality, health care, aging, as well as social and personal pathology.
2. State how program has remained current in discipline.
The Sociology Program was virtually dormant for many years, offering only two courses SOC 10 and SOC 11. SOC
Social Problems was introduced three (3) years ago and SOC 20, Sociology of the Chicana/o Experience was transferred
to the Ethnic Studies Department. Course outline for Soc 10 has passed Curriculum this semester and is scheduled to be
on the agenda for the Board of Trustees. Soc 11 has passed Tech at SJCC and should be on the ACCC for Spring
Semester ‘09. This will increase the offerings for the A.A in Ethnic Studies Degree.
3. Present plan for revision process:
4. Identify and describe innovative pedagogy developed or offered to maximize student learning and success; impact
of student success:
Service-Learning is an integral part of Sociology. S-L has been proven in numerous studies to successfully integrate
interactive student learning and academic success. According to one student, “now that I know, I am responsible for
doing something about this issue”. The Service Learning Center brochure, (quote from SL brochure)
5. Future curriculum development of programs (curriculum mapping):
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AA Degree in General Studies with emphasis in Sociology was accepted this fall at the Curriculum Committee level.
Soc 10 will be fully updated by both EVC and SJCC faculty, collaboratively as a district course
a.
b.
c.
d.
Soc 11 to be fully updated by both EVC & SJCC faculty, collaboratively as a district course
Globalization will be the next course to be developed (course outline is currently in the planning stages)
Establish a pipeline to San Jose State University
Establish a formal partnership with UC Santa Cruz with the vision of having a UC Santa Cruz sociology
course taught on the EVC campus. This course will be taught by UCSC faculty.
e. Develop new courses with an emphasis in courses the address issues of diversity, equity and social justice
6. Articulation with high schools and four year institutions:
Articulation agreements exist between the college, high schools and four-year institutions. This required articulation
meetings and discussions regarding similar curriculum offered at each of the schools. The outcome provided high
school students who chose EVC to further their education to be able to receive credits for the articulated courses at
EVC.
Part C: Student Outcomes
1. Current student learning outcomes:
On course level list all courses:
Sociology 10:
1. Appraise sociology as an empirical discipline and illustrate the sociological perspectives. (1 )
2. Compare the major tools and methods sociologists use to gather data and assess the ethical considerations
involved in sociological research and the guidelines sociologists follow. (1 )
3. Define culture and identify its major elements. (2)
4. Differentiate among the major elements of culture as they relate to sociological perspectives within a diverse
culture. (2)
5. Define socialization and evaluate the consequences of global stratification. (3)
6. Analyze educational theories and the manner in which they emerge and develop within society. (3)
7. Evaluate the influence of agents of socialization, such as the mass media and family, according to how each
influences public attitudes and behaviors towards women, racial and ethnic minorities, gays and lesbians, and
the process of aging. (4)
8. Develop and discuss the steps involved in the displacement and disenfranchisement of a specifically identified
group within a pluralistic society. (4)
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9. Examine the theoretical and political changes manifested within a global economy that derive from social
changes. (5)
10. Identify the organizational structures established to address the role of government as they pertain to the
needs of a diverse society. (5)
Sociology 11:
1. Assess “What constitutes a social problem?” (1)
2. Analyze the role social movement’s play in creating social problems and social change. (1)
3. Appraise the sociological perspectives that are used to analyze social problems. (1)
4. Evaluate how sociologists study social problems. (1)
5. Compare and contrast historical and modern family change (5, 11, 13, and 15)
6. Analyze the “world economy” and its impact on individual State economies. (14, 16)
7. Appraise the depth and complexity of globalization. (14-17)
8. Compare the impact of poverty, crime, and unemployment on groups differentiated by race, gender, and economic
opportunity. (2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, & 12)
9. Compare and contrast socialism and capitalism and hybrid forms such as social democracies and evaluate each
system’s impact on their respective populations, specific to a particular social problem. (14)
10. Evaluate the role that the media plays in creating “spin” and the impact it has on society. (18)
Part D: Faculty and Staff
Faculty:
Frank Espinoza:
Frank C. Espinoza is a native of Santa Clara, California. He has been on the faculty at EVC for the past 10 years serving
as an Enlace Counselor, teaching Ethnic Studies, and more recently, as the Coordinator for the HSI Transfer Project: EVC
to SJSU.
Upon completion of his high school requirements, Frank applied and was accepted to San Jose State University, via the
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), where he earned his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Sociology in 1987. He
then pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Counselor Education and Pupil Personnel at San Jose State University,
which he completed in 1991. He later attended the University of San Francisco where he pursued his Doctoral Studies in
International and Multicultural Education which he completed in 1996.
Frank has experience working in both the California State University and California Community College Systems. He
has served as a student retention counselor, program coordinator, program director, and Instructional Faculty member.
While serving as an Assistant Professor at CSU Bakersfield, Frank’s research emphasis explored the socio-cultural factors
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which negatively impact the self-concept of students. He plans to continue in this area of research as he enters into his
new role as a member of the Sociology Faculty at EVC.
Lori LuJan:
Lori Lujan was born in Oakland, CA and has been at Evergreen Valley College since 1996. She has served as the
Coordinator of Student Activities and currently teaches Sociology, Ethnic Studies including film and has taught Critical
Thinking and leadership. She was the chair of the Graduation Committee for eight years and established the Associated
Students scholarships (over $8,000) during her tenure on the Scholarship Committee.
Receiving an AA Degree from Laney College, a Bachelor’s Degree from Cal State Hayward, and a Master’s Degree from
San Jose State. After her son was born, she returned to University for a course of study on a Master’s Degree in Clinical
Psychology.
While in the Peralta Community College District, Lori served as an instructor, counselor, placement specialist, recruiter,
and student activities advisor. Her tenure in Peralta occurred at three of the four colleges: Laney College, Merritt College
and College of Alameda. She has served as a Board of Directors member for Centro Legal de la Raza in Oakland and as
an advisory board member for the Street Academy. She has worked in radio and has been published in a cultural history
of the City of Oakland.
Adjunct Professors: Currently, the Sociology Department does not have any adjuncts teaching in the discipline.
Major professional development –
Lori LuJan – Member of American Sociological Association, attended recent national conference in Boston.
Gave brief overview of conference and brought back materials for new faculty member as well as for dean.
Board member of Human Agenda, a non-profit social justice organization which has produced the annual Hunger
Banquet, in commemoration of the International Declaration of Human Rights of the United Nations. Additional
work of Human Agenda – education regarding social issues, local, national and international.
Previously chair of Sister Cities, Veracruz, Mexico and professional relationship with previous Mexican Consul
for the city of San Jose. Travel throughout the Southwest, Mexico and Latin America, photographing, and writing
on my observations – intend to present Spring 2009.
Supervisory and classified staff:
Presently there are no classified of supervisory staff working within the Sociology Department.
Part E. Facilities, Equipment, Materials and Maintenance
1. Identify the facilities allocated to the program (including the facilities often used by the department/program).
Discuss the quality and accessibility of the facilities, equipment, equipment maintenance, and materials
available to the program. Identify facility needs and its rationale.
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Currently both faculty have their offices in the portable classrooms, Professor Lujan is in P202D and Professor
Espinoza is located in P201G. The majority of the SOC classes take place in the Cedro Building which is
currently being modernized. The modernization project is scheduled to be completed by Spring ’10.
Part F. Future Needs
1. Within the next six years, hire faculty with specializations in urban studies, family life, and any ethnic group not
currently represented.
2. Staff positions, it would be ideal to have administrative support located in the building to support the work of the
department members along with the other departments in the division who are located in Cedro. Facilities – Cedro
lacks a forum/amphitheatre to accommodate the larger numbers of students taking classes in the social sciences.
3. There is no real budget specified for Sociology. It is a shared amount among all the social sciences with the
exception of Psychology which has its own budget. Each of the departments within Social Sciences should have
their own equitably determined budgets. What equipment to be needed next six years? The department should
stay current with emerging but proven technology to enable students to participate in the cutting-edge tech in the
Silicon Valley. A world map should be placed in all sociology classrooms to enable students to concretely
visualize all other countries.
4. Proposed budget:
A) Faculty salaries: $160, 158.00 annual (academic year)
B) Classified Salaries: N/A
C) Supplies and Materials: $500.00 annual (academic year)
Part G: Additional Information: N/A
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