College Goals - Cape Fear Community College

Cape Fear Community College
2006-2010 College Goals with 2008-09 Planning Priorities
& Other Accomplishments
College Goal #1. Deliver quality programs and effective instruction that
result in students achieving identified learning outcomes with an emphasis
on critical thinking as outlined in CFCC's Quality Enhancement Plan. Accounting
Assessment Vehicle - To develop an assessment vehicle (or course) for the
accounting students in their last semester.
. Research into an Intermediate Accounting level practice set was
conducted. No such usable practice set exists at this time, but one
developer is working on one and asked if our students would "beta
test" their practice set. Given the lack of free time in ACC 221 and
computer labs, the offer was declined. The developer will re-contact
next fall when the first version is published. It will be evaluated
then for potential use in ACC 221 in the spring 2010 semester.
. While ACC 227 Practices in Accounting is in the Combined Course
Library as an accounting capstone course, we have determined that our
curriculum is at the maximum number of hours and we do not intend to
remove any classes to accommodate inclusion of this course.
To provide instructors of ACC 120 and ACC 121 with guidance as to what
should be expected of students in these college-transfer courses.
. ACC 120 and ACC 121 instructors will be meeting with the new lead
accounting instructor to develop a standardized course and schedule
for both of the classes. Implementation will occur no sooner than
spring semester 2010 however, because in fall semester 2009 ACC 120
will be using a new edition of the textbook, while ACC 121 will still
be using the older edition Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration
Better troubleshooting skills in HVAC/R electricity- I would like to see
all students have more confidence in their electrical troubleshooting
skills. 80% of all service calls in the HVAC/R are Electrical. This means
that students are leaving the classroom and entering the field need a great
understanding in electrical troubleshooting.
. I think the students are coming along great, and after this spring
semester should be ready for a competency exam.
To give students a better understanding and working knowledge of water
source and Geo- thermal systems
. We will begin this in the summer semester, but we have started working
with the water source in the lab.
With the rise in equipment cost, Zoning is becoming more popular in the
HVAC industry. Zoning can cut a homeowners cost by using one system instead
of two systems. Zoning can also play a role in heating and cooling bills
for some people that may not need to heat and cool some areas of their home
all the time.
. We are now beginning to cover zone systems this semester, and will
also touch on them next semester.
Architectural Technology
Graduates will be knowledgeable about Building Information Modeling (BIM)
and demonstrate the ability to incorporate this data/information into
construction documents used for the construction of buildings.
. New BIM ware is available thru AutoDesk and is being taught in ARC 211
class. The software is called REVIT and is used in all other second
year architectural classes to allow the students to become proficient
in its use.
Graduates will be knowledgeable about construction site visitation and
construction report writing. A successful student will be able to visit a
building construction site and make an accurate written observation about
activities and actions.
. This priority is met in ARC 241-Construction Administration. Students
visit several construction sites throughout the semester and are
required to document site observations in an acceptable written
format.
Graduates will have basic knowledge about techniques/equipment to digitally
record architectural and construction relation actions and activities. A
successful student will be able to accurately record and produce a digital
history of a construction event.
. This priority is also met in ARC 241-Construction Administration.
Students visit construction sites to learn techniques of digital
photography that are best suited to illustrate the construction
process. These digital images are then incorporated into a written
report illustrating site conditions and progress. Associate Degree Nursing
Enhance the graduation rate by 3% for Associate Degree Nursing class of
2009 in an effort to provide Registered Nurses to meet the needs of the
community.
. Retention for the class of 2009 is currently 10% above the class of
2008. Final numbers will not be available until May.
Graduate Students that are prepared for entry level practice as a
Registered Nurse.
. 100% NCLEX-RN pass rate for the class of 2008. NCLEX-RN measures
readiness for entry level practice.
Develop measures to enhance critical thinking skills of ADN students by
fall 2009.
. -Revision of the ADN curriculum to a concept-based curriculum is in
progress. This revision is the result of a NCCCS curriculum
improvement project. Plan to implement fall 2010. Concept-based
curriculums have been shown to enhance student involvement in the
learning process, thus enhancing critical thinking abilities. Auto Body Repair
Graduates of the Auto Body Repair Diploma program will be able to repair a
vehicle with minor non-structural damage, following the latest industry
standards.
. -Students are working towards completion of this task and are
demonstrating a high level of competency.
Graduates of the Auto Body Repair diploma program will be able to diagnose
and repair a vehicle with structural damage.
. -Students are working towards completion of this task and are
demonstrating a high level of competency.
Graduates of the Auto Body Repair diploma program will be able to use and
identify proper refinishing equipment, materials, and procedures following
the latest industry standards.
. -Students are working towards completion of this task and are
demonstrating a high level of competency.
Give Auto Body Repair students practical experience in fiberglass repair.
. -Students will complete this task in the summer semester of 2009. Automotive Systems Technology
Upon completion, students should be able to read and understand wiring
diagrams, diagnose test, and repair basic wiring, battery, starting,
charging, and basic electrical concerns.
. -This was a fall class. The starter and alternator stand we purchased
helped a lot of the students with testing for the class. The ALLDATA
program helped with wiring diagrams for look-up and use. I am sure all
of the students liked the wiring practices we performed, soldering and
butt-end connectors.
Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic diagnosis,
measurement and repair of automotive engines using appropriate tools,
equipment, procedures, and service information.
. -This was a fall night class. Students showed good diagnosing and
disassembly skills of engine. Trevor and students were able to thin
down the unwanted engines in the shop due to missing, broken or
irreplaceable components. They were also able to mount, wire and run
the Merlin and a small block Chevy engine on a stand.
Upon completion, students should be able to describe safety and
environmental procedures, terms associated with automobiles, identify and
use basic tools and shop equipment.
. -This was a fall day class. Students showed understanding of basic
tools and safety. I received positive feedback about some of the
safety hands-on quizzes I had them to perform. Video clips of safe and
unsafe workforce activities that students researched. I would like to
look into some newer measuring tool videos seemed to be a common hard
task for majority of students. Basic Law Enforcement Training
Improve the passing rate for BLET state certification examination on the
first attempt to 90%
. -Passing rate for 2007-2008 year was 89%.
Improve the passing rate of BLET students in practical exercises & improve
the passing rate for BLET student in the following practical subject areas; Firearms training to 95%
Drivers training to 95%
Subject control & arrest tech. to 95%
Physical fitness. P.O.P.A. T. 90%
. BLET achieved its goal for improved scores. The results:
Firearms training 100%
Drivers training to 100%
Subject control & arrest tech. to 100%
Physical fitness. P.O.P.A. T. 100% Boat Building
In conjunction with Jay Rogers, Marine Tech and Paul Winchell, BMS ensure
that the Hydrographic Survey Ship can be safely used as a Lab for Boat
Building and BMS students. Students will be able to demonstrate cabinetry,
electrical, mechanical, and plumbing skills on the vessel in real life
conditions
. -Work has yet to be completed on this objective.
Students will learn to use the Wood-Mizer Saw Mill to saw usable lumber
from raw logs. Students will also learn the proper techniques for seasoning
lumber after sawing.
. -Students have milled over 2,000 board ft. of lumber using this new
piece of equipment.
Students will learn to use the Vacmobile to vacuum bag veneers in wood
laminating techniques.
. -This objective will be complete in the summer portion of the
curriculum. Boat Manufacture and Service
Students will use donated Hydrographic Survey Launch as a lab for
electrical, plumbing, and engine repair and restoration. With the
assistance of Boat Building, the Hydrographic Survey Launch will be made
safe for use as a research vessel for the Marine Tech program.
. -The hydrographic Survey Launch has served as a successful lab