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Institutional Effectiveness Plan: Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology

Mission:

To provide quality educational opportunities for workforce training and retraining, to support economic development

2009-2010 Assessment Outcomes & Use of Results

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College Goal: Provide an environment that supports employing and retaining a quality faculty and staff and promotes enhanced student learning, achievement, and development.
Division Goal: Provide access to and guidance in professional development opportunities to strengthen instructional delivery and to prepare for accreditation initiatives.
Program Goal: Provide instruction in current and emerging techniques to ensure students are prepared for the modern workplace.
Objectives: Students in the Special Finishes Class will be instructed in new and advanced air brush techniques.
Action Plan:
  1. Instructor will attend the Automotive Photorealism and Pinstriping Workshop at the Blair School of Art in Blair, SC.
  2. Instructor will use new techniques learned in class instruction for Special Finishes
Assessment Strategy: Students will demonstrate proficiency in the new techniques; the PIO will photograph examples of student products that incorporate the new techniques.
Assessment Outcomes: Instructor was not able to attend the workshop due to lack of funding. Special Finishes was taught in the summer.
Use of Results: Instructor will continue to seek funding for training in current techniques.
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College Goal: Provide facilities for student learning that capitalize on state-of-the-art instructional applications.
Division Goal: Provide facilities, staffing, and services that support educational program delivery.
Program Goal: Ensure students are trained on state-of-the-art equipment consistent with industry standards.
Objectives: All students will be instructed on upgraded post-pulling equipment.
Action Plan:
  1. Purchase materials to repair and upgrade current post pulling equipment
  2. Implement repairs and upgrades.
  3. Put current frame straightener equipment on bid to sell to increase space for instruction.
Note: this was not accomplished last year due to funding issues; Dean of Institutional Development recommends investigating possible use of equipment funds.
Assessment Strategy: Students will demonstrate proficiency in the use of post pulling equipment.
Assessment Outcomes: Post pulling equipment was replaced with a mobile unit. Students were trained in the use of the new equipment. The purchase of a mobile unit increased space for instruction; two additional workspaces were gained.
Use of Results: Program Head will continue to replace and upgrade equipment as needed and funding permits.
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College Goal: Develop and implement instructional programs and services,both traditional and distance learning offerings, consistent with the assessed needs of the constituent groups in the College's service area and with state and national standards, including training and retraining of the workforce.
Division Goal: Provide credit and non-credit programming to enhance economic development of the service area.
Program Goal: To increase enrollment and create an interest in the program.
Objectives: Promote program through Car Show/Open House
Action Plan:
  1. Review previous Car Show events and procedures to improve and fine tune process and strategy
  2. Secure permission from Cabinet to hold another Car Show/Open House
  3. Set date in conjunction with Cabinet and Director of Evening Operations & Safety (facility use)
  4. Discuss advertising needs with PIO; PIO implements advertising
  5. Prepare for and hold 2nd Annual Car Show/Open House
Assessment Strategy: Fall enrollment will be maintained or increase when compared with previous year; incoming students will be questioned regarding how they learned of the program
Assessment Outcomes: The first car show was very successful and increased interest in the Autobody program. The 2nd Annual Car Show is scheduled for April 19. The PIO has advertised the Car Show in Yourspace and is working on other materials.
Use of Results: If the 2nd Annual Car Show is as successful as the first, the show may become an annual event to help draw students to the program.

Institutional Effectiveness Plan
2010-2011

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College Goal: Provide an environment that supports employing and retaining a quality faculty and staff and promotes enhanced student learning, achievement, and development.
Division Goal: Provide access to and guidance in professional development opportunities to strengthen instructional delivery and to prepare for accreditation initiatives.
Program Goal: Provide instruction in current and emerging techniques to ensure students are prepared for the modern workplace. (Year two due to lack of funding in previous year)
Objectives: Students in the Special Finishes Class will be instructed in new and advanced air brush techniques.
Action Plan:
  1. Instructor will first seek professional development funds for workshop; if funds are not available, instructor will seek a MCC Foundation mini-grant to assist with costs.
  2. Instructor will attend the Automotive Photorealism and Pinstriping Workshop at the Blair School of Art in Blair, SC.
  3. Instructor will use new techniques learned in class instruction for Special Finishes
Person(s) Responsible: Program head, PIO
Anticipated Date for Achieving Objective: May 2011
Assessment Strategy: Students will demonstrate proficiency in the new techniques; the PIO will photograph examples of student products that incorporate the new techniques.
Budget Needs: Approximately $1,500 for registration and travel
Assessment Outcomes: Will be completed in May 2011
Use of Results: Will be completed in May 2011
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College Goal: Provide facilities for student learning that capitalize on state-of-the-art instructional applications.
Division Goal: Provide facilities, staffing, and services that support educational program delivery.
Program Goal: Ensure students are trained on state-of-the-art equipment consistent with industry standards.
Objectives: All students will be instructed on new MIG welding equipment.
Action Plan:
  1. Seek equipment funds to purchase new MIG welder for AUB 134 (Autobody MIG Welding)
  2. Install new welder and instruct students
Person(s) Responsible: Program head
Anticipated Date for Achieving Objective: Spring 2011
Assessment Strategy: Students will demonstrate proficiency in the use of MIG welder.
Budget Needs: Approximately $2,500
Assessment Outcomes: Will be completed in May 2011
Use of Results: Will be completed in May 2011
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College Goal: Develop and implement instructional programs and services,both traditional and distance learning offerings, consistent with the assessed needs of the constituent groups in the College's service area and with state and national standards, including training and retraining of the workforce.
Division Goal: Provide credit and non-credit programming to enhance economic development of the service area.
Program Goal: To increase enrollment and create an interest in the program.
Objectives: Promote program through Car Show/Open House
Action Plan:
  1. Review previous Car Show events and procedures to improve and fine tune process and strategy; add additional activities as indicated by feedback from previous year’s event
  2. Secure permission from Cabinet to hold another Car Show/Open House
  3. Set date in conjunction with Cabinet and Director of Evening Operations & Safety (facility use)
  4. Discuss advertising needs with PIO; PIO implements advertising
  5. Prepare for and hold Annual Car Show/Open House
Person(s) Responsible: Program head, PIO, Director of Evening Operations & Safety
Anticipated Date for Achieving Objective: Spring Semester 2011
Assessment Strategy: Fall enrollment will be maintained or increase when compared with previous year; incoming students will be questioned regarding how they learned of the program
Budget Needs: Regular program budget and marketing budget funds will be used.
Assessment Outcomes: Will be completed in May 2011
Use of Results: Will be completed in May 2011

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