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Annual Update to Resources: Year 3
A. Human Resources
1) Please provide a description of any changes in Human Resources since your last Program
Review/Annual Update.
Discussion and Analysis:
Mathematics: We have lost 2 full-time positions to retirement, and have hired a full-time one
year temporary position to help staff classes in the 2010-2011 academic year. None of these
have been replaced. Further, 2 adjunct faculty members did not return in Spring 2011, and 4
more did not return for Fall 2011. We hired 3 new adjunct instructors, but we are grossly down
in numbers.
Engineering: No changes.
2) For all plans please describe any progress to achieving measurable outcomes or implementing
your program plans for Human Resources identified in your last year’s Program Review or
Annual Update. Include any obstacles to achieving or implementing your program plans.
Discussion and Analysis:
Mathematics:
a. Hire at least one full-time mathematics teacher. One full-time mathematics instructor
was requested in Fall of 2008, and again in Fall of 2009. These were not ranked high
enough by Instructional Council. We had anticipated one retirement, but instead had two
so replacement became critical. A one year replacement position carried us through in
limited capacity, but sections were cancelled for Fall of 2010 and Spring 2011. We will
be unable to staff core classes for our program if replacement is not granted. The
additional loss of adjunct faculty is compounding the problem.
Full-timers are carrying much overload to fulfill program needs, and other essential
aspects of our program are suffering, including attention to course outlines of and
progress on program level assessments. The budget is, of course, the biggest obstacle to
achieving our Human Resources program plans, although the lack of a sufficient adjunct
faculty pool is another obstacle worth noting. Are program is operating at maximum
potential for the current size of the college. If cuts remain intact, we may continue to
function at this level. But if growth is expected, we cannot. We are unsure how to
proceed with this goal due to frequently changing expectations regarding course
offerings.
Engineering:
a. Hire a full-time engineering/physics technician. Due to current budget constraints, the
hiring of a technician was not pursued
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b. Develop and engineering adjunct faculty pool. Three potential candidates were identified
from local engineering companies. An engineer with a BS in engineering and a
Professional Engineering License meets the minimum qualifications for an engineering
instructor. One resume was accepted. No interviews were conducted.
3) Please describe any changes or additions to your Program Plans for Human Resources
identified in your Program Review (plan description, responsible party(s), resources needed, plan
timeline, measurable outcomes, indicate is a plan supports a strategic plan of the college).
Mathematics:
The Math department previously requested 1 growth position that was not funded. We believe
we could support 3 faculty positions (one growth, and 2 replacement positions due to
retirements). However, due to the district’s decision to cut summer school, and the potential for
next year’s course offerings to be further cut, we chose to request 2 replacement positions last
year, since it is expected that the growth pattern at College of the Sequoias will not resume for
some time. The feeling of the math faculty is mixed. Many do not want to ask for replacement
in response to the events from last year, when our position was pulled after it was offered.
Feelings of disrespect resound, as hours were poured into hiring, and then abandoned abruptly.
There is hesitation to go forward this year at all for fear of a repeat.
After meeting to discuss, we have decided to ask for one, rather than two, positions, and do so
with hesitation. We may rescind our request, pending new information that becomes available
during the next few months.
Plan Description (New or
Altered)
Responsible Party(s)
1. Altered Plan:
Hire 1 full-time
math faculty
member
Instructional
Council/
District/ Math
department
Resources Needed
Salary +
Benefits
Plan Timeline
Start Date
Fall 2012
Plan Outcomes
Permit sufficient
course offerings for
students
Engineering:
The Engineering department would still like to pursue the hiring of a full-time technician (in
conjunction with the physics department), but realizes this is not feasible under current budgetary
constraints. Thus, the timeline for this position will be postponed.
The Engineering department will continue to develop a list of individuals that might be interested
in adjunct faculty positions within the engineering program. Adjunct faculty may be required if
the primary engineering professor's duties change due to grant responsibilities or changes in
teaching loads with the physics department. Rather than a specific time deadline, this will be an
ongoing activity.
Plan Description (New or
Altered)
1. Altered Plan:
Hire full time
engineering/physics
Responsible
Party(s)
Engineering
Faculty
Division Chair
Resources Needed
Salary +
Benefits
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Plan Timeline
Start date
Fall 2016
Plan Outcomes
Engineering and
physics equipment is
better maintained
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technician
District
2. Altered Plan:
Create an
engineering adjunct
faculty pool.
Dean, Division
Chair,
Engineering
Faculty
Time
Continuing
and faculty is better
able to concentrate
on faculty
responsibilities.
Pool of available
engineering adjunct
faculty to use as
needed.
B. Physical Resources
1) Please provide a description of any changes in Physical Resources since your last Program
Review/Annual Update.
Discussion and Analysis:
Mathematics: Math has acquired 2 offices in John Muir as a trade for the two-person office in
Sequoia (150), which was necessary to assist the college’s remodeling efforts.
Engineering: No change.
2) For all plans please describe any progress to achieving measurable outcomes or implementing
your program plans for Physical Resources identified in your last year’s Program Review or
Annual Update. Include any obstacles to achieving or implementing your program plans.
Discussion and Analysis:
Mathematics: a) Pursue assignment of another classroom to Math/Engineering.
This plan was achieved last year, and we are now comfortable with the number of math
classrooms. Due to the reduction in class offerings, rooms are less of an issue.
Engineering:
a. Locate additional storage space. Additional storage space is required for some larger
pieces of engineering equipment used for engineering competitions (ramps, targets,
projectile launchers, etc.) that will not fit in the current storage space in JM 208. These
items were previously stored in the storage rooms associated with Rooms 5 and 9 of the
Sequoia Building prior to engineering and MESA moving to John Muir. Some
equipment has been stored in JM 115, but needs to be removed as the biology department
intends to create a library and study center in that room. A reorganization of the storage
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room of JM 208 is currently underway and it is believed that space will be available for
storing the equipment there.
b. Evaluate laboratory equipment and purchase as needed. Equipment for ENGR 3 and
ENGR 4 laboratories was purchased with both departmental supply money and PASEO
grant funds. The equipment included Vernier data acquisition units that can be used for a
variety of data collection purposes using various sensors. This will be an ongoing item
since equipment wears out, new experiments are developed and needs change.
c. Purchase a rapid prototyping machine. A number of rapid prototyping machines (3D
printers) were evaluated and prices were obtained. At the current time, the price of these
devices is still prohibitive for a machine with the features needed for general class use
(approximately $20k). However, prices continue to drop so it may be a viable purchase
in the near future. In addition, experimental do-it-yourself units are available for an
entry-level experience with rapid prototyping.
3) Please describe any changes or additions to your Program Plans for Physical Resources
identified in your Program Review (plan description, responsible party(s), resources needed, plan
timeline, measurable outcomes, indicate is a plan supports a strategic plan of the college).
Mathematics:
Mathematics will need additional office space to accommodate the additional position, should
this ever come to pass. We would also like to trade our office space in Kern for space in John
Muir to better centralize staff. Office space in better proximity to MESA would also benefit our
students.
We would also like to have access to larger class rooms. The need to accommodate more
students with less has left math struggling to find classrooms that are big enough.
Plan Description (New
or Altered)
Responsible Party(s)
Resources
Needed
None
Plan Timeline
1. Altered Plan: 1
additional office
District
2. New Plan:
Primary
scheduling rights
to one or more
John Muir
classrooms.
3. New Plan:
Trade office
space in Kern for
office space in
john Muir
District/Dean/Division None
Chair
Classroom
availability
Fall 2012
District/Dean/Division None
Chair
Office
available
Fall 2012
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Office
available
Fall 2012
Plan Outcomes
Provide necessary
location for new
faculty to serve
students
Provide adequate
accommodations to
serve student
demands.
Provide more
centralized location
for math faculty,
and provide better
access to MESA
students.
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Engineering:
Plan Description (New or
Altered)
1. Altered Plan:
Evaluate
engineering
laboratory
equipment and
purchase additional
or replacement
equipment as
needed.
2. Altered Plan:
Purchase a rapid
prototyping
machine (3D
printer)
Responsible
Party(s)
Resources Needed
Plan Timeline
Plan Outcomes
Engineering
faculty
Time
Funding
Ongoing
Sufficient equipment
to meet increased
enrollments in
engineering
laboratories.
Engineering
faculty
Funding
Ongoing
until right
combination
of price and
features can
be found.
Ability to create 3
dimensional parts
using our existing
3D solid modeling
software.
C. Technology Resources
1) Please provide a description of any changes in Technology Resources since your last Program
Review/Annual Update.
Discussion and Analysis:
Mathematics: The PASEO grant funded Geometer’s Sketchpad, and Vision software for
several classrooms, and purchased ELMOs for Kaweah 202A and 204A. The Vision software
replaced the software that was lost during the upgrade to Windows 7, as mentioned in last year’s
annual update.
Engineering: Four Vernier data acquisition units were purchased with PASEO funds. The
Vernier units can be connected to laptop computers to collect data during various engineering
experiments.
2) For all plans please describe any progress to achieving measurable outcomes or implementing
your program plans for Technology Resources identified in your last year’s Program Review or
Annual Update. Include any obstacles to achieving or implementing your program plans.
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Discussion and Analysis:
Mathematics:
a. Purchase geometer’s sketchpad and Vision software.
This software was purchased through the PASEO grant.
b. Add ELMOs to Kaweah 202A and 204A.
These were purchased through the PASEO grant.
Engineering:
a. 35 laptop computers in JM 208 upgraded. These laptops were originally scheduled to be
replaced by computer services in Summer 2010. That was postponed until Summer 2011. The
replacement has again been pushed back one more year. They are scheduled to be replaced in
Summer 2012. The age and speed of these laptops is showing. When using the current version
of SolidWorks (CAD sofware) in ENGR 1, the laptops can be very slow at times which can be a
frustrating experience for the students.
3) Please describe any changes or additions to your Program Plans for Technology Resources
identified in your Program Review (plan description, responsible party(s), resources needed, plan
timeline, measurable outcomes, indicate if a plan supports a strategic plan of the college).
Mathematics: No new plans at this time.
Engineering: Upgrading of laptop computers has been postponed for the second year.
Plan Description (New
or Altered)
1. Altered Plan:
35 laptops in John
Muir 208 upgraded.
Responsible
Party(s)
Computer
Services
Resources Needed
Funding
Computer
services
personnel
Plan Timeline
Summer
2012
Plan Outcomes
Computers that are
up to date and
capable of running
demanding
engineering graphics
software.
D. Financial Resources
1) Please provide a description of any changes in Financial Resources since your last Program
Review/Annual Update.
Discussion and Analysis:
Mathematics: We are unaware of any changes in Financial Resources.
Engineering: No change.
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2) For all plans please describe any progress to achieving measurable outcomes or implementing
your program plans for Financial Resources identified in your last year’s Program Review or
Annual Update. Include any obstacles to achieving or implementing your program plans.
Discussion and Analysis:
Mathematics: N/A
Engineering:
a. Submit MSEIP grant proposal in Spring 2011. The Department of Education postponed
the release of the RFP until late summer of 2011 just prior to the beginning of the fall
semester with a very short deadline. There was not sufficient time to put together a good
proposal. In addition, it is desirable to see what needs are not being met by the PASEO
grant in order to write a complementary rather than duplicative proposal. We will
evaluate whether to submit a proposal in the next funding round.
b. Restore Engineering Department supply budget. Budget has not been restored to
previous levels.
3) Please describe any changes or additions to your Program Plans for Financial Resources
identified in your Program Review (plan description, responsible party(s), resources needed, plan
timeline, measurable outcomes, indicate is a plan supports a strategic plan of the college).
Mathematics: None.
Engineering: Updates to timelines as noted.
Plan Description (New or
Altered)
1. Altered Plan:
Evaluate and submit
MSEIP grant
proposal to
Department of
Education.
2. Altered Plan:
Restore Engineering
Department budget
to previous levels.
Responsible
Party(s)
Resources Needed
Owens
Urtecho
Time
Urtecho
Keen
Owens
Financial
Services
Funding
Time
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Plan Timeline
Spring or
Summer of
2012
dependent
upon Dept of
Ed schedule.
Restored
budget for
2012/2013
academic
year.
Plan Outcomes
Grant proposal
submitted
Ability to purchase
necessary software,
equipment and
supplies.
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Evaluation Criteria – Annual Update for Resources -- IV
Evaluation Criterion
Excellent
Satisfactory
Not Satisfactory
Progress towards
implementing and
achieving program plans
Annual progress (or lack of
progress) is discussed with
regard to each and every
program plan identified within
the current program review
cycle.
Obstacles are identified &
alternative solutions are
proposed.
On rare occasion, the annual
progress of a program plan
referenced within the current
program review cycle may e
mistakenly overlooked or
omitted.
Obstacles are identified and
described, but alternative
solutions may not have been
proposed in all plans.
A discussion of annual
progress (or lack of progress)
is absent with regard to more
than one program plan
identified within the current
program review cycle.
Obstacles may be identified,
but not explained.
And/or
Solutions are not consistently
tied to changes made to
resources and plans.
A.2., B.2., C.2., D.2.
Identification of obstacles
and solutions
A.2., B.2., C.2., D.2.
And/or
And
All solutions are reflected in
changes to resource utilization
and program planning.
Alterations/additions to
program plans
A.3., B.3., C.3., D.3.
Changes to resources and
plans are identified, analyzed
and justified within the context
of the program mission and/or
existing program plans.
Occasionally these solutions
may not be tied to changes in
resource utilization and
program planning.
Changes to resources and
plans are identified and
described as they relate to the
program mission and/or
existing program plans.
Annual Update to Resources/ Academic Program Review
Changes to resources and
plans are identified, but little
or no explanation with regard
to the program mission
and/or existing program plans
is included.
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