MID-PLAINS
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
A Year of Quality Learning, Growth,
Events, Activities, and Most of All...
Progress
Quality Teaching and Learning at MPCC
Enrollments
Mid-Plains Community College ended
the 2011-2012 calendar year with record
enrollments. Full-time equivalent credit
hours and over all headcount increases
of 8.22% across the college’s service
area. President Ryan Purdy attributed
the increases to expanded enrollment
management efforts, online opportunities
and a 43% increase in Center for Enterprise
non-credit enrollments.
This past year, the Instructional Leadership team under the direction of Dr. Jody Tomanek, Area Vice-President of Instruction, developed
four new program emphasis areas and will be introduced for the Fall 2012 term. They include three new emphasis areas in Business: NonProfit Management, Events Management, and Sports and Recreation Management. We will also offer a new focus area within our Associate
degrees in Pre-Athletic Training and Exercise Science.
NPCC Dental Assisting program instructor, Laurie Rickley, and Rob Bogardus, MCC Biology
Instructor received the Excellence in Teaching Award at the National Institute for Organizational
Development (NISOD) Conference in Austin, TX.
McCook and North Platte Phi Beta Lambda students won 21 awards in National Competition at
their National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
PTK All-Nebraska winners: Four Phi Theta Kappa members from Mid-Plains Community College were named
to the 2012 PTK All-Nebraska Academic Team during the annual recognition ceremony in Lincoln on April 4.
Pictured, left to right, front row are NPCC student Amanda Kesterson, MCC student Sarah Willers, MCC
PTK Advisor Shannon Schaben, Area Vice President of Instruction Dr. Jody Tomanek, MCC Interim Vice
President Michele Gill and NPCC student Paige Gurciullo. Back row: MCC student Max Owens, MPCC
President Ryan Purdy and NPCC PTK Faculty Advisor Diana Krisciunas.
MPCC History
MPCC published its second volume,
“The History of Mid-Plains Community
College, Volume 2: MPCC as an Area
Wide System”. The book is the second
volume in a planned three-part history
of the post-secondary institutions that
evolved into Mid-Plains Community
College. Pictured, L-R, are authors, Ivan
Koch, Dr. William Hasemeyer, Dr. Ford
Craig, Jerda Thompson Garey, and Carol
Aten representing the late Kenneth Aten.
Also pictured is North Platte Mayor Marc
Kaschke, center.
Facilities Expansions and Renovations
Custer Campus in Broken Bow Extended Campus: Funded by the college and a consortium of local Custer County visionaries, the $1.5
million Broken Bow Extended Campus facility houses classrooms, distance learning facilities, a community events area and space for applied
technical training.
Additionally, the completion of a renovated space to house the Ogallala Extended Campus, and the completion of the new McCook Events
Center and North Platte Health and Science Center, will provide new spaces for student learning in time for the start of the 2012 Fall term.
Letter from the President
MID-PLAINS
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Mid-Plains Community College has had another exceptional year of providing quality lifelong learning opportunities for the 18-county service area. First and
foremost, student and student support remains paramount and the college concluded another year with new administrative leadership and a record breaking
8.22% increase in enrollments. MPCC also expanded facilities and programming in working to bring more localized learning to their residents within the
20,500 square mile service area.
Change in Administrative Leadership
In January 2012, Dr. Michael Chipps announced that he had accepted the presidency at Northeast Community College and left for Norfolk later in the month. I
was named as interim president in January and was appointed permanently to the position on May 23rd by the MPCC Board of Governors.
I was originally hired as the Area Accounting Director at Mid-Plains Community College on March 18, 2002. In November of that same year, I was appointed
to Interim Director of Business Services and then, in 2003 when Dr. Chipps was hired as President, my position was expanded to include responsibilities
over Human Resources and Information Technology departments and my title changed to Area Business Officer and later to Area Associate Vice President
of Administrative Services. For the past 10 years, I have been responsible for the college’s annual budget, negotiations with the college’s three bargaining
units, long-range facilities planning and coordination, information technology, and employment related issues. I served as the college’s representative in the
construction of extended campus buildings in Imperial, Broken Bow, and Ogallala, as well as supervising the construction of the college’s two major building
projects that came on-line in August 2012.
Quality Teaching and Learning at MPCC
This past year, the Instructional leadership team under the direction of Dr. Jody Tomanek, Area Vice-President of Instruction, developed four new program
emphasis areas that will be introduced for the Fall 2012 term. They include three new emphasis areas in Business: Non-Profit Management, Events Management,
and Sports and Recreation Management. We will also offer a new focus area within our Associate degrees in Pre-Athletic Training and Exercise Science.
Ryan Purdy,
MPCC President
MPCC
Accounting Director
Enrollments
Mid-Plains Community College ended the 2011-2012 academic year with record enrollments. We saw full-time equivalent students increase 8.22% across the
college’s service area. I attribute the increases to enrollment management efforts, expanded online opportunities and a 43% increase in Center for Enterprise
non-credit enrollments.
MPCC Director of
Administrative Services
Focus on Growth and Improvement
2012-2015 Shaping our Future: June 30, 2012, marked another milestone in the continuous development and growth of MPCC when we concluded the 2009-12
strategic plan. In the fall and winter months of 2011, we conducted community input sessions (CIS), as well as student, faculty and staff surveys to determine
our next three years of focused study within the framework of Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) guidelines. For more detailed information, refer
to our Shaping Our Future 2012-2015 document.
Associate
Vice President of
Administrative
Services
Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP)
MPCC is one of approximately 200 institutions who are permitted to participate in the Higher Learning Commission’s continuous quality improvement process
of accreditation. Within these pages, a report details our first action projects and their outcomes. HLC and MPCC were very proud of our accomplishments
and have begun formation and development of the next three projects.
Facilities
Custer Campus in Broken Bow Extended Campus: Funded by the college and a consortium of local Custer County visionaries, the $1.5 million Broken Bow
Extended Campus facility houses classrooms, distance learning facilities, a community events area and space for applied technical training. Additionally, the
completion of a renovated space to house the Ogallala Extended Campus and the completion of the new McCook Events Center and North Platte Health and
Science Center will provide new spaces for student learning in time for the start of the 2012 Fall term.
In conclusion, Mid-Plains Community College had a great year and finished with an air of excitement and enthusiasm. The atmosphere is electric and our
demonstrated success over this past year will serve as the foundation for an exciting future.
Sincerely,
Ryan Purdy, MPCC President
Interim President
AQIP
Academic Quality
Improvement Program
Evidence of
Accomplishments
Resulting from
the 2009-2012
Strategic Plan
Initiative 1a
Examine student satisfaction/evaluations and integrate into decision-making
• Implemented the ACT-Entering Student Survey and the • Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE).
• The Graduate Survey and Graduate Employer Survey were continued.
• Results of these surveys were summarized and reviewed with organizational leadership teams.
• Renovated a facility to house the Center for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) in McCook.
• Developed a comprehensive, three-year plan for facilities maintenance.
Initiative 1b
Initiative 3b
Implement an employee/ student/stakeholder feedback system
• The PACE climate survey is now administered to all full-time faculty and staff every third year.
• Input sessions for community members, business and industry, and educational leaders are held every third year in conjunction with strategic planning process.
• Student feedback is received through the surveys mentioned above as well as from evaluations of each credit class.
Initiative 1c
Expand relationships with high schools
• Developed Career Academies in the areas of Business, Education, and Health Occupations.
• Developed the 36-in-36 initiative to visit each area high school within 36 months by the College President and Cabinet- level members.
Initiative 2a
Match program standards to industry needs
• Not addressed in the 2009-2012 cycle.
Initiative 2b
Integrate 21st century skills training across programs
• Not addressed in the 2009-2012 cycle.
Initiative 2c
Provide clean, attractive, modern facilities
• Broke ground on two new facilities including a Health and Science Center in North Platte and an Events Center in McCook.
• Opened a new facility for the Broken Bow extended campus.
• Renovated facilities for the Ogallala and Imperial extended campus sites.
Initiative 3a
Improve internal customer service
• Action project begun April 2011 and currently in progress.
Increase shared leadership for decision making
• Not addressed in the 2009-2012 cycle.
Initiative 3c
Achieve outcome-driven meetings
• Not addressed in the 2009-2012 cycle.
Initiative 4a
Develop a plan to improve morale and job satisfaction
• Implemented the PACE climate survey.
• Results have been reviewed and have been included in the planning process for the 2012-2015 strategic plan.
Initiative 4b
Revise procedures to be empowering versus restricting
• Not addressed in the 2009-2012 cycle.
Initiative 4c
Improve emergency notification system and emergency preparedness
• Student Life implemented the RAVE emergency notification system (2009) for disseminating information in emergency situations to faculty, staff, and students.
Initiative 5a
Complete funding for new buildings
• Still in progress, but we are currently at 94% of needed re
sources for the McCook Community College Events Center and 93% of needed resources for the North Platte Community College Health and Science Center.
AQIP
Academic Quality
Improvement Program
Initiative 5b
Increase grant activity
• Fiscal Year 2008-2009, grants total = $684,791
• Fiscal Year 2009-2010, grants total = $1,042,732
• Fiscal Year 2010-2011, grants total = $1,216,136
Initiative 5c
Evidence of
Accomplishments
Resulting from
the 2009-2012
Strategic Plan
Initiative 8b
Grow additional business partnerships
• Center for Enterprise has put emphasis on growing training opportunities for local businesses.
Initiative 8c
Improve external customer service
• Redesigned college website.
• Conducted numerous community input sessions
to define 2012-15 AQIP focused initiatives.
Use technology to further collaboration
• Moved to the Blackboard learning management system.
• Creation and use of the College SharePoint portal and Helpdesk.
• Developed an online degree with Union Pacific Railroad.
Initiative 6a
Initiative 9a
Student retention
• Action project nearing completion in summer 2012.
Initiative 6b
Job placement
2010-2011 graduates:
• 57% of respondents were employed in a training-related field.
• 40% of respondents were employed in another field or continuing their education.
Initiative 6c
Enrollment
• Reached new institutional high in annual FTE in 2009-10.
• 2010-11 was the second highest level recorded for the institution.
• 2011-12 broke the all-time high set in 2009-10.
Initiative 7a
Collect information and complete systems portfolio
• Area AQIP Team will have completed this as of June 1, 2012.
Initiative 7b
Continually improve AQIP processes to ensure accreditation
• Area AQIP Team meets on a regular basis to review AQIP processes and strategies and make changes as needed.
Initiative 8a
Further engage community in collaboration
• Re-emphasis of advisory committees for technical programs.
• Community input sessions held throughout the service area as a part of the strategic planning process.
Increase awareness and engage in globalization and diversity
• Hosted various international visitors including students, faculty, and administrators from England and China.
• Sent MPCC students, faculty, and administrators
from technical and academic programs to international institutions.
Initiative 9b
Continue to move forward as a regional leader through innovative
initiatives
• Developed an Associate of Occupational Studies degree.
• Finalist for the 2011 Bellwether Award.
• Developed three career academies with local high schools.
COLLEGE FINANCIAL DATA
COLLEGE ENROLLMENT DATA
Annual Credit Hour
Number of Awards Conferred
2011 - 12 Credit Students Residency
Credit Students by Term and Status
Full-Time Headcount
Part-Time Headcount
Success
DIVISION
APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES
Division Overall 2011 - 2012
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The Energy Efficient Curriculum Development grant has ended. Approximate amounts received by HVAC $48,000.00, Diesel $169,000.00, Welding $14,000.00, and Electrical $30,000.00.
The Applied Technologies Division held their Seventh annual TECHKnowlege & Skills Discovery Day for high school students with lots of hands-on skills testing.
Building Construction, HVAC, Electrical, and Auto held the second USA Skills contest for area high schools that are involved with USA Skills.
Building Construction, Electrical, and HVAC have completed the house. The house was another completely new design and sold by silent auction. The bids were opened on July 1st. The
house sold for $120,101.00 to Todd & Jana Gragg of Tryon.
Applied Technologies had a booth at the Husker Harvest Days Farm Show by Grand Island. We also had a booth at the Farm Shows in North Platte and Ogallala.
Diesel 2011 - 2012
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Russ Berggren retired at the end of this year’s spring semester. He taught at MPCC for 41 years. A search is on to hire another full time instructor for 2nd year Diesel this fall.
Five hydraulic training simulators were acquired with grant money. They will help the students better understand how to diagnose and repair hydraulic systems in the industry.
Three construction equipment driving simulators were acquired. Classes will include the proper operation of motor graders, wheel loaders, and excavators.
A four post drive on hoist for vehicles up to 25,000 pounds was partially donated by the Greasy Monkey. This will be a big safety feature when working on trucks.
A 2001 Freightliner truck was donated to the Diesel department by AlyssaStar Enterprises out of New York. This has been used for Cat engine diagnostics, suspension alignment, air brake
repair, and DOT inspection.
Auto & Auto Body 2011 - 2012
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Auto body and Automotive finished the 1962 Chevy II project car. The car is being taken to shows and driven in parades this summer for recruiting purposes. Tickets are being sold, with
the drawing to be held September 8th at the Colonel Cody’s Show and Shine car show.
Jennifer Erny was selected to give the speech at graduation in North Platte.
Hosted FFA contest in February.
HVAC/R Department 2011 - 2012
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Built and installed ductwork, registers, and grilles for the Project House.
Worked with Habitat for Humanity and AJ’s Sheet metal on local Habitat House. A complete installation. Very valuable hands-on experience for students.
HVAC/R Dept. attended seminar and trade show hosted by Johnstone Supply in Kearney.
Installed Goodman Heat Pump in student housing.
Trouble shot and made a host of repairs on HVAC units on both North and South Campus for the Maintenance Department.
Installed new Water Furnace Geo-Thermal Heat Pump Trainer on closed loop system.
Held E.P.A. Refrigerant Certification classes in fall and spring. All full time students attained Universal Certification.
Assisted in starting up South Campus Water chiller system.
Lennox Industries and O’Conner-Trane each held fall and spring service schools at North Campus and HVAC/R Dept. Students were invited to sit in and attend these sessions.
Students took O.S.H.A. Safety training sponsored by NCCER.
Hosted Nebraska Renewable Energy Coalition Seminar in February.
Changed out Heat Pump at Ogallala Extended Campus.
Out of eight students, two are graduating with Associate of Applied Science degrees and six students will graduate with 44 Credit Hour diplomas. Six students are interning and two
are taking the Commercial Refrigeration class this summer.
Electrical 2011 - 2012
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Jake Elmshaeuser has completed his first two semesterd of teaching the Electrical program.
Eight students received their 32 credit hours diplomas.
Seven students will receive their 44 credit hours diplomas.
Perkins and Energy grants used to buy new equipment for the electrical program.
Rockwell conducted a PCL/frequency drive training on May 17th and 18th, and also on July 3rd and 4th.
Starting May 21st PLC Rockwell training will begin. This training will include BD, from Broken Bow.
Welding 2011 - 2012
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Purchased four new welders with money from energy grant.
Purchased a new plasma cutter and a new lathe for the machine shop.
Hosted the FFA welding contest in February.
Still working towards becoming AWS accredited test sites in North Platte and McCook.
Building Construction 2011 - 2012
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Success
DIVISION
Placed 3rd in Team Works at Skills USA.
Placed 1st in Cabinetry at Skills USA.
Manufactured the plaques for Nebraskaland Days.
BLDC received 3 scholarships from the North Platte Home Builders.
Framed and roofed a House for Habit for Humanity.
Teaching a Construction Boot Camp in McCook for students from the WEC at the CAST.
Business and Technology
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New AAS in Business emphasis in Non-Profit Management.
New AAS in Business emphasis in Sports Management.
New AAS in Business emphasis in Event Management.
State Officers: NSBEA—Angie Chittick, Secretary; Kathy McCune, President-Elect; DPE - Angie Chittick, President; Cathy Nutt, Secretary; Jean Condon, Treasurer.
Janet Weber received the Dr. Gene Budig Outstanding Faculty Award.
PBL, First Place Nebraska State Winners: Computer Applications, Emerging Business Issues, Local Chapter Annual Business Report (NPCC), Network Design,
Networking Concepts, Telecommunications, Word Processing, Largest Local Chapter (NPCC), Desktop Publishing.
General Education Charter members.
Added a Medical Billing and Coding Certificate Program (enrollment good for fall 2012).
Developing Marketing strategies to promote our programs.
Co-sponsored with Southeast Community College an event at NCE conference in Kearney for business education instructors in Nebraska.
Timothy Szmanda is the new Accounting Instructor at North Platte Community College.
Health Occupations
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Career Academies with the regional high schools continue to expand with North Platte High School conducting three sections on the North Campus with all of the Health
Occupation programs actively participating with presentations. The number of schools involved increases every semester.
Partnerships and educational contracts are in place for clinical/practicum experiences at GPRMC and many other institutions and offices in the region.
The Health and Science Center is on schedule for completion in mid-July. The ribbon cutting and open house is scheduled for 3 pm on August 22. We are all excited about
the move, especially Nursing and EMS who have been sharing space for decades.
The AQIP team of Chad Swanson, Becky Meyers, and Diane Hoffmann finalized their portion of the Systems Portfolio for accreditation and the complete document was submitted in
June. Yeah!
EMS/Paramedic South
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Accelerated Paramedic program coordinator is Bob Molcyk. Classes are offered three times a year in August-November, January-April, May-August with 12 students per class.
Enrolled in field training - 92% pass rate on National Registry exam on those completing the practicum.
EMS pass rates for the National Registry Exam have continued to be strong.
Courses are currently being taught on the ground in McCook only due to a lack of qualified part-time faculty in North Platte.
Curriculum was redesigned to meet State and National accreditation guidelines. rCoAEMSP (EMS accrediting organization) site visit was February 16-17. The site visitors
were impressed with the complete report and support documents that were available on site. A progress report was submitted for clarification on several policies and procedures.
Recommendation for accreditation should occur August 3.
Fire Science
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Received Board approval for a full-time coordinator to be housed in McCook but serve the 18-county needs.
The program plans to use the curriculum model for the Fire Science Degree developed by the National Fire Academy. Specialized certification training courses will be offered
in General Fire Fighter, Wild/Grassland Fire Fighting, and Administration/Supervision. The needs analysis indicated that there is interest from the local fire departments for
continuation of the A.A.S. Fire Science Technology program.
The City of McCook and the McCook Fire Departments has offered to work with MPCC to provide all of the training resources the College will need to offer diverse and specialized
practical skill training opportunities for the students.
EMS/CPR North
Offers classes throughout the Northern 18 county area, small communities are well served.
• CPR is coordinated with CFE. Continues to teach CPR/First Aid to medical/dental offices, several day care centers, and other community organizations. Karen Bowlin schedules classes on demand. • EMS National Registry pass rate continues to meet the national norms.
• State inspection of training agency done early so the new state inspector could see a model program to set the standard for other agency visits. Way to go Karen! Approved with no concerns.
• Offering EMS classes to meet industry needs. EMS training for both area ethanol plants. Summer class in Valentine for the National Park Services. Karen remains creative in scheduling
classes to meet their needs.
• Karen Bowlin is enrolled at Chadron State College to complete her Bachelor’s degree. She is national and regional faculty for American Heart, chair of the Nebraska Central American Heart
Association Task Force, EMS Chair for the Nebraska Stroke Advisory Council, Education chair for the Nebraska Emergency Services Association, member of the National Association of EMS
Educators Education Committee.
• Rewrote all curricula for EMS classes due to a change in national standards.
Medical Laboratory Technician, NPCC
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Success
DIVISION
Many different recruiting methods have been utilized during the past 5 years. Activities such as participation
in career fairs, direct mailings, ongoing development of an interactive web site, and student workshops.
February 2012 - NAACLS volunteer site visitor to Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
April 5-8, 2011: NAACLS Site Visit, Vidalia, Georgia
April 2012: NSCLS Spring Meeting. Martin Steinbeck continues to volunteer as their web site manager.
2012 MLT Grads: 4 grads; 100% employment.
2011 MLT Grads: 8 grads with 7 employed and passed certification exam.
Numerous site visits during spring training cycle.
Numerous short presentations to visiting students brought in by career services as well as high school students in enrolled in the Career Academies.
Dental Assisting
The Dental Assisting class of 2011-12 will graduate ten students. As of June, five have been offered full-time jobs.
• All of the dental offices this year have been very pleased with the students. They commented that this is the most prepared they have ever been for their clinical rotations.
• Coordinating Commission Program Progress report was presented to the Board of Governors on June 27, 2012. The Board was highly complementary of the progress Lauri Rickley has made with the Program.
• Lauri is enrolled in a bachelor’s program at Fort Hays University.
• She and the students attended the Nebraska Mission of Mercy in Alliance this year. It was excellent learning experience for all of the students.
• Lauri interviews each applicant individually and has implemented new admission criteria with higher COMPASS cut scores. • Lauri was recipient of the 2011 NISOD Excellence Award. Nursing - ADN, LPN, Nurses Aide, Medication Aide, and LPNC
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Admitting students into 2014 for ADN program and 2013 for LPN program.
Held Health Career Fair in the spring with participants from the eastern part of the state, plus Kansas, Colorado, and Wyoming.
Nurse/Medication Aide classes continue to have strong enrollment. Kathy Harrison is individualizing class offerings to meet community needs. Taught a nursing assistant class in Mullen, Imperial and Benkelman. LPNC class has a 100% pass rate on the state exam.
LPN program was offered via IP to Valentine, Broken Bow and McCook. The part-time LPN program was discontinued as the attrition was just as high with the part-time track as the full-time. Scheduling the labs and didactic portion was difficult to synchronize. The retention rate in the full time LPN program improved this year. Many of those are returning to complete the program.
Winnie Dolph, coordinator of the LPNAN (student organization), and Marge Kouba, sponsor of the Student Nurse Association (NSSNA) for Nebraska had many community projects, such as
the Pound Plunge, Quilts of Valor, fund drives for Rape and Domestic Abuse program, Women Services, and Santa Cop. They attended State Conventions and spent a day at the Legislature in Lincoln where they had lunch with several Senators.
The following are the nursing faculty coordinators of the respective programs: Winnie Dolph, LPN, Marge Kouba,1st year ADN, Cindy Litz, 2nd year ADN, Nicole Kissinger, LPN to ADN Bridge, and Kathy Harrison, nurse/medication aide and LPNC classes. Pharmacology, LPNC, LPN Pediatrics and Nursing Concepts III are currently taught online.
A Valentine, McCook, and Broken Bow LPN program was offered this year. Eight LPN students were accepted for Broken Bow and McCook this fall. An LPN class will not be held in Valentine due to low enrollment. ADN and LPN on campus classes are full. Accommodations are made whenever possible to offer the didactic portion of the programs at Extended Campus sites.
Diane Hoffman was reappointed to serve on the Center for Nursing. The Center was established to address the nursing shortage in Nebraska and disseminates valuable statistical data to the institutions in Nebraska.
Dawn Mallory taught the Health Informatics class this spring online. She was paid through a grant for the development and teaching the class based upon the payment guidelines of MPCC. Faculty are attending conferences to learn the best practices and models for nursing education with simulations. We have not received the HRSA grants for which we applied to purchase simulators. Further funding opportunities are being explored. UPRR has donated $23,000 to purchase a pediatric simulator.
Lana Albrecht-Watson completed a Master of Science in Nursing and graduates this summer.
Kathy Harrison is enrolled in a Doctor of Education program at St. Mary’s College in Omaha.
UNMC toured the Health and Science Center on June 27th. Diane Hoffmann talked to Dr. Sabastian, Dean of the College of Nursing, about offering on ground classes in North Platte for the RN to BSN completion program. Dr. Sabastian indicated they have no partnerships with any of the Community Colleges just articulation agreements. The RN to BSN completion program is offered only online. MPCC offered to partner with UNMC on any health occupations programs.
A dual enrollment contract was made for the RN to BSN program with Bryan LGH College and MPCC. Other articulation agreements are in place with Midland College, UNMC, and Fort Hayes University.
Humanities, Human Services and Social Services
Initiatives within the Division (new programs, new courses, program changes, etc)
• Creating new class “Intro to the Humanities”.
• Music Department will offer an ensemble class, “Select Choir”.
• Continuing to work on AFA.
• Positive Psychology became a permanent course in the catalog.
• New online course offered in Fall 2011: Film as Literature.
• ENGL 1040 Basic Technical Communications now offered in an online format.
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Success
DIVISION
ENGL 1010 and 1020 offered via DL to the new Broken Bow Extended Campus.
Changes for new cutoff COMPASS scores were finalized and approved in Reading and Writing.
Working on a bridging program designed to move high scoring 0990 students into 1010 through two eight-week classes.
Increased offerings in philosophy by finding adjunct in Valentine.
Working to increase journalism offerings through qualified adjuncts.
Hired Summer Dickinson from York College as new English instructor in McCook.
Changes made to improve student learning for 2011-12
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Updated to a new text in Music Appreciation that has more access to online resources for the students.
SPCH 1090 students presented the traditional Q & A session on relationships using online or local professionals to consult.
Students in Human Relations class wrote interview questions about concepts from the text and Summer Parker, HR Manager from
Mid-America BioEnergy, came to class and answered those questions.
Offered SPCH 1090 as an online course.
Increased the use of audio/visual materials in criminal justice courses.
Dramatically increased self-made video content in online courses.
Created Blackboard shells to supplement all courses, including handouts and “on demand” video lectures for students to access at any time.
Changed texts in ENGL 1020 and redesigned course.
Using new technology to engage DL students, including small group work done via “chat” and collaborative work on Google Docs.
Invited Career Services to present resume creation in ENGL 1010.
Incorporated portfolio learning into ENGL 1010.
Miscelleanous activites done to showcase our Division in 2011-12
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SPCH 1090 classes interviewed students in 4th and 5th grades at McDonald and Eisenhauer School as well as seniors at Centennial Park Retirement Village.
Human Relations students collected three bins full of creative art supplies collected over time for Jefferson School.
Students from Human Relations sent US military stationed in Germany a “Care Box” with multiple items.
Another group from Human Relations held a talent show “Shining the Light”.
Department of Theatre Facebook followers: 49.
Appointed to second term on Nebraska Foundation for the Humanities, the fund-raising branch of the Nebraska Humanities Council.
Writing a professional blog about online teaching strategies: http://kick-assonlineclass.blogpost.com/.
Began a partnership with Lincoln County Sheriff ’s Office and Detention Center on a job-shadowing program.
Served as a new-hire mentor for Crystal Evans.
Mathematics and Science
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Inter-High – Biology – MCC & NPCC.
Inter-High Day – Chemistry – MCC & NPCC.
Inter-High Day – Athletic Training – MCC & NPCC.
Inter-High – Mathematics – MCC & NPCC.
Inter-High Demo of Physics – MCC & NPCC.
Kid’s College Physics demos.
Kid’s Discovery Day demos.
Science Fair - Cooperation with UNL and NAS and Area Schools. Science Fair Physics program.
Science Fair Judge.
Co-coached NPCC volleyball team while Sally Thalken was in England with NLC exchange program.
Science shows for Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts.
“Birds of Nebraska” course approved by IST for catalog.
Attend college athletic events.
Attend college fine arts events.
Recycling Programs.
Engineering Education Partnership with UNL (STEP).
Through the STEP Program MPCC is offering four engineering classes directly transferable to UNL.
SMAC student life group co-advisor.
Good relationship with adjunct faculty teaching at extended campuses.