Page 1 of 12 Annual Update Plan 2016 2017 for Academic Departments Department Name: AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY Section I. Program Plan Complete Program Plan table by: a. Describing your department or unit goals based on the data provided in the preceding questions or in the comprehensive program review self evaluation. Identify the programs involved and the alignment to a strategic planning objective. Additional goals may be added if necessary. b. Reporting progress on your department goals, i.e., activity undertaken up until September 2015. c. Stating the measurable outcomes anticipated from implementation of your department goals in 2016 2017. Department Goal Align program with University pathway Programs Involved Auto Tech Alignment with Education, Technology, or Facilities Master Plan Objectives Progress to date Description of previous or ongoing activities Goal 2: Improve the trans Students compete in national competitions. Modernizing equipment and curriculum. Anticipated Outcome of Department/ Unit Goal Description of anticipated improvements on measures Extend higher education opportunities to all auto tech students Additional Resources Required in 2016 2017 Brief description of resources required to accomplish department goals. Detailed description is required on the AUP Budget Augmentation Request form. Support staff to ensure alignment pathways. Create new Advanced Diagnostics Certification AutoTech Goal 1: Enhance student Faculty have completed advanced update training. Improve student employability Budget needed to support growth and changes in technology. Add "A" shift instructional assistant Auto Tech Goal 1: Ensure adequate Applied for "A" shift instructional assistant for the last three years None Ensure adequate supervision and SAFETY in the lab and classroom. Monitor equipment and accountability. Enable faculty to focus on student success. Budget equipment heavy dept.
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Page 3 of 12 Section II. Program Review Response Complete Table by: a. Reporting progress on program review recommendations b. Stating the anticipated outcomes and progress to date Recommendation Progress to Date Anticipated Outcome of Department Goal Additional Resources Required in 2016 2017 1) It is recommended that the department increase involvement in PLOs as they are currently at the awareness level for the Automotive Technology program. The auto tech dept. has evaluated and updated its PLOs to align itself closer to industry. The auto auto tech dept. has aligned its PLOs with ASE student certification. Anticipated outcome is to better prepare students for industry (Jobs). ASE student certification results. Support staff to expedite testing and ensure shop SAFETY. 2) It is recommended that the department evaluate their curriculum planning and temper their plans with more realistic timeline for curriculum development and implementation. 3) It is recommended that Auto Tech develop a plan for increasing attainment of an AA degree in Automotive Technology. 4) It is recommended that Auto See line 3 The auto tech staff are working deligently on curriculum planning to ensure approriate skill sets are offered for those entering the auto industry both at the entry and advanced level. Auto Tech faculty have attended update training (Snap on) and certification. Increasing AS degrees is a work in progress. More class sections have been added. The auto tech dept. wants to offer new innovative courses that excites our students while promoting higher education. In addition, offer new programs to meet new technological advances. The auto tech dept. will be offering new advanced diagnostics certifications. The auto tech faculty are working on new and innovative classes with new certifications. The auto tech dept. is working to align its program with the University. New equipment, software and an on time budget to support dept. goals. Support staff to maintain shop SAFETY, equipment and facility. New equipment, software and an on time budget to support dept. goals. Support staff to maintain shop SAFETY, equipment and facility. Real contact with a University Rep to establish a real pathway.
Tech develop a plan for increasing attainment of an AA degree in Automotive Technology. Page 4 of 12 5) It is recommended that Auto Tech develop a plan that addresses the need for Electric Car maintenance and repair. The auto tech faculty are working deligently with its advisory committee on curriculum planning and equipment needs to ensure approriate high tech skill set needs. The auto tech dept. will soon offer advanced diagnostic automotive specialty technician training and certification. New curriculum focusing electric and hybrid vehicle technology fundamentals. New equipment, software and an on time budget to support dept. goals. Support staff to maintain shop SAFETY, equipment and facility.
Page 5 of 12 Section III. Program Description College Mission: East Los Angeles College empowers students to achieve their educational goals, to expand their individual potential, and to successfully pursue their aspirations for a better future for themselves, their community and the world. Goal 1: Increasing student success and academic excellence through student centered instruction, student centered support services, and dynamic technologies. Goal 2: Increasing equity in successful outcomes by analyzing gaps in student achievement and using this to identify and implement effective models and programming to remedy these gaps. Goal 3: Sustaining community centered access, participation, and preparation that improves the college's presence in the community, maximizes access to higher education and provides outlets for artistic, civic, cultural, scientific and social expression as well as environmental awareness. Goal 4: Ensuring institutional effectiveness and accountability through data driven decisionmaking as well as evaluation and improvement of all college programs and governance structures. In collaboration with the District s Mission, ELAC is committed to advancement in student learning and student achievement that prepares students to transfer, successfully complete workforce development programs, earn associate degrees, and pursue opportunities for lifelong learning and civic engagement. Please update your program description in light of the College Mission. 1. Please provide any changes to your programs of study or programs of service since the completion of your previous program review annual update in September 2014. The auto tech program has successfully completed its NATEF (National Automotive Technician Education Foundation) recertification. The auto tech program is adding more class sections and experiencing growth. The auto tech dept. is preparing to offer new advanced industry driven Snap on certifications. 2. Describe any trends, recent events, or activities that have impacted your program(s) since completion of your previous program review annual update in September 2014. Please be specific to each program provided in the list above. Advancements in technology Inadequate budget a. Which of these trends, events, or activities have most impacted your programs? A trend that is having an impact to the auto tech dept. is the budget. The budget has been late and inadequate. Advances in auto technology demands entry students who can problem solve. b. What efforts have been made to address the impacts of these trends, events, or activities? The auto tech dept. has made several requests to restore and increase budget funds through emails, budget request forms, phone calls, etc..
Page 6 of 12 The auto tech dept. is working with its advisory committee to understand the industry trends and needs. The auto tech dept. is modernizing its equipment and equipment to meet new high tech standards. New equipment is currently being installed. c. What effect have these trends, events, or activities had on student goal attainment? Because of the budget issues, the auto tech dept. has had its technical information (Alldata) and uniform services delayed. The delay in services affects student success.
Page 7 of 12 3. Use the following tables to describe any new courses or programs that you anticipate developing and offering over the next six years. Proposed Course Type Expected Semester of First Offer Advanced Automotive Diagnostics New course Fall 2016 Hybrid and Electric Vehicle New course Fall 2016 Technology Fuel Efficient Vehicle Fundamentals New course Fall 2016 Proposed Program Advanced Transportati on Type Estimated Time to Completion Existing Courses Required for Program New Program Fall 2016 AT101, AT111, AT601 AT801 New Courses Required for Program (Also list in the next table)
Page 8 of 12 Section IV. Program Assessment The College Mission has broad planning goals that are the basis for all other college planning documents and departmental plans. Together these four goals provide a foundation for building a true agenda of student success. Goal 1: Increasing student success and academic excellence through student centered instruction, student centered support services, and dynamic technologies. 1. The college is required by both federal and accreditation standards to establish levels of minimum performance. In response, the college has the following institution set standards (see the table below). In setting these standards, the college acknowledges that each program serves a unique population and provides curriculum that leads to varied anticipated outcomes. This is the second and final year of the process of setting program set standards. On the Institution Set Standards 2015 16 form you will find the values your department previously set for program set standards, as well as other standards. Please provide the final set standards for each of your disciplines and programs of study. You may consider the values you set during the last annual update, or set new values. These standards indicate the minimum level of success, which if not met, would cause concern and indicate a need for programmatic improvement. Falling below your program set standards will trigger a response from the college and may trigger a response from accrediting agencies. The college s institution set standards may serve as a guideline in your discussions. Standards are minimum levels of performance. Do not set targets or goals when setting a standard. Retention and success are important indicators of student success. Please indicate your standard for these indicators. You may set standards for the department as a whole or for each discipline in your department. Course level Standards by Discipline Institution Set Standards Program Set Standards Course Standard College Standard College Goal Discipline(s) name In Course Retention 84% 90% Auto Technology Discipline Standard (%) Discipline Goal (%) In Course Success 63% 70% Auto Technology
Page 9 of 12 Program level standards for completion exist for programs of study with degrees and/or certificates. For each degree and certificate, list number of completions for the standard. Program Completion Standard (number of completions) Completion Target Licensure pass rate and employment rate standards should be provided for all appropriate CTE programs. The college is in the process of developing effective methods for tracking job placement. Until such time that college specific data is available, data from the Launch Board http://doingwhatmatters.cccco.edu/launchboard.aspx can be used. Program Licensure pass rate standard, if applicable Employment rate standard 2. Using the data provided by OIEA or the following link http://www.elac.edu/facultystaff/oie/ataglance.htm, evaluate your efforts to improve student achievement (retention, success, program completion). What plans have been put in place to improve these outcomes since the completion of the Program Review Self Evaluation? The auto tech program offers flexible class scheduling and short term classes. At the end of every semester students take the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) student certification exam. There are eight different exams available. Results for exams are recorded regularly; program learning outcomes. The auto tech club students compete in a national competition and work collaboratively with other students from different deciplines. The auto tech dept. is closely working with its advisory members to understand needed outcomes for our students.
Page 10 of 12 Goal 2: Increasing equity in successful outcomes by analyzing gaps in student achievement and using this, to identify and implement effective models and programming to remedy these gaps. 1. Evaluate the success and retention rates by demographics as noted in your data provided by OIEA or at http://www.elac.edu/facultystaff/oie/ataglance.htm. Please describe any follow up discussions that have taken place regarding these retention and success rates. What efforts have been planned or have taken place to address any inequities since completion of your Program Review Self Evaluation or previous program review annual update in September 2014? The auto tech dept. offers flexible scheduling with five week module classes. Students can finish the complete program in one and a half to two year time frame. Offering the ASE certification every semester has helped improve retention as well as place students in industry. Many students now work in industry and are completing their auto tech certificate. Goal 3: Sustaining community centered access, participation, and preparation that improves the college's presence in the community, maximizes access to higher education and provides outlets for artistic, civic, cultural, scientific and social expression as well as environmental awareness. 1. The college strives to reach non traditional students. Each discipline may have a different nontraditional student base. Based on the following enrollment data, please describe any findings regarding your enrollment as compared to the college and/or community. Please describe what efforts have been planned or have taken place to increase access to your programs for these underrepresented groups since the completion of your Program Review Self Evaluation or previous program review annual update in September 2014? The auto tech dept. has low female enrollment. The auto tech dept. has rechartered its club and is trying to recruit more female students through the club. Female enrolment has always been a challenge for the auto tech dept. The auto tech dept. will continue to find ways to reach non-traditional students. Goal 4: Ensuring institutional effectiveness and accountability through data driven decision making as well as evaluation and improvement of all college programs and governance structures. In response to each question, please indicate the course and CLO number or the PLO number related to the response. Responses to 3 and 6 may require entries onto the attached AUP Budget Augmentation Request form, if resources are required. 1. What changes have taken place in the department in the last year as a result of course learning outcome assessment? 1) The introduction of ASE Student Certification testing. The ASE Student Certification provides a baseline level of knowledge that the student has achieved within the eight subject areas being tested. The students like taking the exams and are very proud to display the ASE Student Certification patch that is awarded to the student for taking and passing an exam. 2. What changes are planned for the department as a result of course learning outcome assessment? Please be specific about which courses are going to be changed. The auto tech dept. will be upgrading its diagnostic equipment and curriculum. The auto tech dept. will be introducing advanced electrical/electronic diagnostics and engine efficiency classes.
Page 11 of 12 3. Please use the attached AUP Budget Augmentation Request form to request resources for implementing these plans, if needed. In the augmentation form select CLO Improvement Plan under Alignment column. Be prepared to describe the expected outcome of the requested resources on the augmentation form. 4. What changes have taken place in the department in the last year as a result of program learning outcome assessment? The auto tech dept. is testing and certifying students regularly. The dept. recognizes the need to update its curriculum and equipment. 5. What changes are planned for the department as a result of program learning outcome assessment? The auto tech dept. is in the process of developing an advanced automotive diagnostics Snap-on certification. 6. Please use the attached AUP Budget Augmentation form to request resources for implementing these planned changes to programs, if needed. In the augmentation form select PLO Improvement Plan under Alignment column. Be prepared to describe the expected outcome of the requested resources on the augmentation form.
Page 12 of 12 APPENDIX A Purpose of the Program Review and Annual Update Process The purpose of Program Review is to provide a venue through which the college can evaluate its programs in relationship to the College Mission and its Strategic Goals and priorities. The program review process promotes a self reflective evaluation of programs in a manner in which faculty can identify programmatic successes within their disciplines, identify areas in need of improvement and establish departmental goals for enhanced programmatic and student success. Each department completes an annual update of their efforts. This update is used to provide the college with an indication of improvement in student learning and the resources needs for each program. The Annual Update serves as the central planning document for requesting and prioritizing resources. The values of program review: Strengthening of programs through faculty led self evaluation and goal setting; Fostering inter departmental cooperation and communication; Stimulating dialog on student success and programmatic improvements; Evaluating each programs unique contribution to the College s Mission and Strategic Goals; Promotion of long term planning focused on the use of data; Ensuring that curriculum and offerings meet student needs and promote student progression; Providing a venue to justify programmatic augmentation and to connect program needs to resource allocations. Enhance transparency about college programs to the broader community. The value of self evaluation is enhanced with the broad inclusion of individuals contributing to your department. It is recommended that each department make all efforts to include all faculty, staff and administration. Each department may include additional information in their Annual Update Plan (AUP) as needed to fully describe their department. The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Advancement is available to assist each department in their efforts to complete their AUP. In order to streamline the submission and distribution process, the Annual Update Plan MUST be submitted by email in its original format to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Advancement to ensure a digital record of your completed work. No hard copies will be accepted. Please complete and submit your completed Annual Update Plan and attachments by Wednesday, September 30, 2015, 12:00 noon to Maribel Carbajal Garcia at CarbajM@elac.edu, and ALL full time faculty members and the adjunct representative (if applicable) in the department must be cc d on the email. This document includes, the official application for the faculty Hiring Prioritization Committee and the Staff Human Resources Committee. There is a separate AUP Budget Augmentation Request form that is due September 30 with the AUP. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for resource allocations, though update information will be allowed. There will also be a Perkins Request form. Departments will be notified regarding budget and resource requests in the spring, following receipt of budget projections from the District Office.