1 OUTCOME I STUDENT SUCCESS 1. Improve the outcome results from the 2007-08 year in the following areas: Increase the number of Associate Degrees by 10%; Increase the number of Certificates by 10%; Increase the persistence rate from fall to spring by 1%; Increase the number of students who are transfer-ready and who transfer by 5%; Increase course completion rate by.5%. 2. Implement the campus and district s Education Initiative, including improving the experiences of first-time college students, Freshman Seminar and improving student learning outcomes. 1. Data from district and statewide sources indicate: College data for degree and certificate awards indicate a decrease from 2007-08 to 2008-09. Overall, the two-year data exhibit an increasing trend with a 4.5% increase in Associate degrees. 4% decrease in the number of certificates (414 earned in 2008-09 compared to 434 in 2007-08). Persistence rate for 2008-09 is 61.2% compared to 58% for 2007-08. The total number of UC and CSU transfers increased 6.2% from 519 to 551. UC transfers increased 18.2% (from 77 to 91) and CSU transfers increased 4.1% (from 442 to 460). The percentage of transfer-ready students also increased 8% (from 953 to 1,060) and the percentage of transferprepared students increased by 9.8% (from 2403 to 2639) Course success rate for fall 2008 is 64.6% compared to all 2007 at 62.3%. Course success rate for spring 2009 is 64.3%. 2. The campus Education Initiative activities continued. Our Freshman Seminar program has been modified to better meet the interests of first time students. 3. Strengthen and monitor the campus-based Basic Skills Initiative programs and activities. 3. BSI activities focused on direct support to students in basic skills Math, English, and ESL. Significant professional development activities for faculty teaching basic skills students were offered with the goals of improved teaching, and improved course and textbook alignment.
2 4. Improve the educational outcomes of academic enrichment programs such as MESA, Puente and DIOP Scholars. 5. Strengthen campus life programs that improve the overall student experience, including student leadership development, student activities, cultural events, and student clubs. 6. Enhance and monitor comprehensive student support services for improved learning outcomes and educational experiences. 4. The college continued its efforts to improve academic outcomes for students in MESA, Puente Project and DIOP Scholars Program. 5. Campus life activities continued to improve with the expansion of the Student Ambassador program (STAMP), the cultivation of new student leadership for ASG, increased student involvement in the development and implementation of cultural events, and the student focus groups that developed out of student need and interest and were supported by the Dean, Student Services, Dean, Counseling, Director, College Advancement, and several instructional faculty members. Brother-2-Brother, a new support group, was developed for African American male students and supported by several staff and faculty members. Disruptive incidences in the cafeteria continued to decrease with the presence of our In-Reach staff and students and the intervention program implemented this year. Programs were presented at statewide conference and results of interventions are promising. 6. Student Services continued to provide innovative interventions that focused on improving student course completion and retention. Student Services was involved in the cafeteria redesign proposal, participated in educational and facilities planning, and made progress on SLO development and assessment. Student Services staff continued efforts to develop fully-online services using Elluminate.
3 OUTCOME II ACCESS AND GROWTH 7. Manage campus enrollment and growth with 500 productivity. 8. Revise plan for marketing and public relations that corresponds to enrollment management goals. 9. Plan for educational services in Elk Grove in fall 2009 and staffing plan at the Elk Grove Educational Center. 10. Refresh and revise a new Enrollment Management Plan with a focus on studentcentered enrollment processes. 11. Increase campus enrollment by 7%. 12. Strengthen strategic partnerships with the Elk Grove and Sacramento City Unified School Districts. 7. Fall 2008 productivity at the college was 568, an increase of 4.6% from Fall 2007 at 543. Spring 2009 productivity also increased to 571 from 521 in Spring 2008. Enrollment (unduplicated headcount) for spring was slightly above 14,469. 8. A new view book and CRC look were developed for a younger audience. Efforts to communicate timely messages to students via Twitter and FaceBook are being considered by various departments. 9. While staffing plans have been developed, implementation of an off-campus site prior to the opening of the Elk Grove Center has been delayed. Efforts to collaborate with Elk Grove Unified School District continued. 10. The refreshed Enrollment Management Plan was implemented and modified to provide more services to students at their high schools during spring semester. 11. Fall 2008 WSCH Enrollment Growth: 9.17%; Spring 2009 WSCH Enrollment Growth: 9.60%. 12. Our strong relationship with the Elk Grove and Sacramento City Unified School Districts continued. Thirteen (13) new articulation agreements were developed over the past year. Over 500 Advanced Education or recent high school graduates from the Elk Grove district enrolled in classes this summer.
4 13. Plan and coordinate continued educational services to Amador County. 14. Bolster outreach services to underserved populations. 15. Revise, implement and monitor the Campus Facility Master Plan. 16. Monitor the progress in our efforts to bring Regional Transit to CRC, including construction of a parking structure. 17. Continue to make progress towards recognition as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). 18. Design and improve campus perimeter plan, campus signage and wayfaring system on campus. 13. Services to Amador County residents continued on a limited basis (1.2 FTE) through the Amador Learning Center. Enrollments continue to be closely monitored and the FTE allocation is reviewed each year. 14. Outreach services continued focusing on underserved populations. CRC hosted the 20 th Annual African American Male Conference and other established youth conferences, and continued supporting the Alpha Academy. Our presence in the community remained evident. 15. The Campus Facilities Master Plan is currently under revision and an architectural firm has been selected. 16. Progress was made towards the placement of the Light Rail station and its parking lot at CRC. The parking structure design is finalized and temporary parking is currently under development. 17. CRC s Latino student population was 16.6% in fall 2008. Efforts to achieve recognition as a HIS will continue through outreach and retention efforts. 18. New campus and wayfaring signs have been installed. The design for the major campus perimeter improvements are underway and have been in collaboration with RT.
5 OUTCOME III TEACHING AND LEARNING EFFECTIVENESS 19. Strengthen CASSL and the efficacy of the College Planning & Research Office. 20. Complete efforts related to student learning outcomes (SLO) at the course and program level, including student learning objectives for student services programs. 21. Strengthen Distance Education program service delivery. 19. The Office of College Planning & Research continued its efforts in shaping a research agenda that informs our thinking and in support of a culture of inquiry on campus. The CPR Dean and staff played a major role in the college s accreditation self study by providing relevant data and analysis. In addition, the CPR Dean played a major role in the development of the college s new strategic plan and the revision of the Program Review process. CASSL was also strengthened by changing the leadership structure. 20. SLO efforts at the course and program level continued to progress with 84% of all program SLOs developed. Student Services advanced in their development and assessment of SLOs with 63% of the programs having developed SLOs. Course SLO development was enhanced by the development of an expedited curriculum process and is close to 60%. The college s GE SLOs were assessed along with several other college-wide SLOs. In addition, program SLO was implemented by 93% of the instructional programs. Finally, a shared governance subcommittee was established to further support Outcomes development and assessment. 21. Support for the infrastructure and delivery of Distance Education continued as more classes were proposed as online or hybrid. CRC increased 17.6% of its courses to online or hybrid formats since 2007-08.
6 22. Prepare college for the next cycle of the accreditation process. 23. Strengthen learning opportunities for international education. 22. The Accreditation Self Study process included campus wide participation through committee work, forums, and evidence collection. The self study was completed in a timely manner and will be sent to the commission 60 days prior to the site visit. A college wide forum will be held in late September, 2009 to prepare the college for the site visit. 23. CRC continued to coordinate Study Abroad on behalf of the district with trips to Italy in fall and to Spain in spring. Efforts to recruit more diverse students and faculty participation will continue in the coming year. 24. Strengthen the college s research and planning capabilities, including the institutionalization of the CASSL Faculty Leader position. 24. The Office of College Planning & Research continued a research agenda in support of improving teaching and learning. President s Reassigned Time and Professional Development funds supported CASSL and SLO faculty leadership.
7 OUTCOME IV COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 25. Bolster community philanthropy and resource development. Strengthen the membership and engagement of the CRC Foundation Board Increase annual fund givers and revenue by 10% Increase special event revenue by 10% Increase the level of grant activity and the dollars earned through grants by 10% Actively participate in meeting the goals established by the Los Rios Foundation Capital & Endowment Campaign 25. Efforts in support of the Capital Campaign continued. Additionally: New CRC Foundation board members were selected and a half day retreat was held. A finance committee was established and a budget developed to support the Foundation goals and interests. Annual fund giving has risen to 23%, slightly down from last year (26%). Our Annual Spring Gala revenue yielded $33,612. Presenting Sponsors were secured and there has been an interest from new organizations to serve as future presenting sponsors. CRC secured a DOL grant, Federal earmark funding, SETA/ARRA dollars, and is awaiting information on additional SB70 and allied health grant awards from the State Chancellor s Office. Overall the percentage of grant applications increased by 27.2% (from 11 to 14), the funds requested increased by 82.4 (from $426,093 to $777,022), the number of grants awarded increased by 25% (from 8 to 10), and the total dollars awarded increased by 64.3% (from $295,012 to $484,831). Participation on the district and college foundations and in support of the Capital Campaign has been consistent. Efforts to secure donors and partnerships continued throughout the spring.
8 26. Continue to develop effective and responsive career and technical programs in collaboration with external partners. 27. Increase presence and civic engagement on key committees in Sacramento/Yolo Counties and in the State. Serve on the UC Davis School of Education Advisory Board, Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce, Advisory Committee on Legislation, the Sacramento State Community Council, Elk Grove Economic Development Corporation, Rotary Club of Elk Grove and the ACCCA Mentor Program. 26. Assessment of CTE programs continued as faculty considered the changing work force needs. Courses in Pharmacy Technician and Equine Science continue to fill. The Building Inspection Program and Fire Technology continue with adjunct faculty. CTE is considering offering a program in ultrasound technology. 27. CRC s presence in the community continued throughout the spring. Our involvement in the Elk Grove and Sacramento Chambers continued as did our participation on the Elk Grove Economic Development Corporation. The College hosted the Elk Grove Rotary in May. The College leadership continued to participate in local and statewide mentoring and leadership development activities.
9 Achievements Related to 2008-09 Outcomes OUTCOME V ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS 28. Provide opportunities for constituency groups to participate in college shared governance and decision-making processes, including planning and budget, health and facilities, certificated and classified staffing, professional development, cultural competency, and instructional technology. 29. Identify ways to increase the quality and diversity of candidates for vacant positions on campus. 30. Identify and nominate staff who would benefit from IBA training either at the college or as part of districtwide training, include positions such as new deans, executive members of employee groups, shared governance chairs, coordinators. 28. All constituency groups were supported in their efforts to continue participation in shared governance activities. In addition, over 100 faculty, staff, administrators and students engaged in a fall planning summit as the first step in formulating the college s new strategic plan. Appropriate collaboration with the Senate continued; support for new ASG members continued; faculty and managers were hired (interim and permanent) into existing or new positions. Management team continued to develop leadership and management skills to advance their divisions and to address complex issues related to planning, PrOF, curriculum, and personnel. 29. Mentoring of diverse and qualified faculty and staff continued at the college and through statewide efforts. Presentations at statewide conferences by a diverse panel improved CRC s visibility as a campus that supports the success of all employees and students. 30. New faculty, staff, and managers are identified to participate in IBA training. It continues to be an expectation of all new employees and part of our campus culture.
10 Achievements Related to 2008-09 Outcomes 31. Promote health, welfare, and safety on campus. 32. Continue to participate in professional development activities and accept speaking engagements that will bolster the college s and district s profile and support the mission of community colleges, and support the professional development of CRC staff and faculty. 31. Health, welfare and safety matters continued to be discussed and reviewed, and multiple Professional Development opportunities about these issues were held each semester. The College identified a need for improved security in the parking lots and the need for TTY service for hearing impaired to contact campus police. Efforts to provide students with written expectations for behavior were strengthened. Disruptions on campus were quickly addressed and resolved. Efforts to improve campus lighting will continue. 32. Professional development activities continued and CRC s profile bolstered through various leadership opportunities including involvement on statewide committees and professional organizations. Numerous faculty and managers completed doctoral programs, published, and presented at regional and national conferences. Although the College experienced leadership changes in the spring with the College President leaving, an interim appointed, and a new President hired, the College remained focused on the important tasks and goals that make CRC an excellent institution.