The Tennessee College of Applied Elizabethton is the easternmost campus in the system. It is located on Highway 91, a few miles east of downtown Elizabethton and about 10 miles east of Interstate 26. The recent addition of three new buildings gives this site a true campus feel and consolidates programs from another nearby campus that is now closed. Together, buildings total approximately 95,000 gross square feet. Due to the construction of the new buildings, the 2012-2013 adjusted full-time equivalent enrollment numbers used for other campuses in this Master Plan were not deemed appropriate. The campus estimates the Spring 2014 enrollment at 324 students. Workforce Investment Area 1 V I R G I N I A JOHNSON SULLIVAN HAWKINS WASHINGTON GREENE U N TCAT Elizabethton CARTER I O IC N O R T H C A R O L I N A TCAT Elizabethton is located in the five-county Local Workforce Investment Area 1 Tennessee Colleges of Applied Master Plan: Elizabethton 135
Regional Context The Tennessee College of Applied Elizabethton is located in Local Workforce Investment Area 1, which includes Carter, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington Counties. The population of this region was 373,783 as of 2010. There were 145,953 primary jobs as of 2011. Between 2010 and 2020, the region is expected to grow more slowly than the state as a whole. This may indicate a moderate job outlook overall. Worker age profiles are similar to those for the state as a whole, although the region has a higher percentage of younger workers. The percentage of jobs with a salary of $40,000 or higher is lower than the statewide average. Educational attainment in the region mirrors that in the state as a whole. According to the U.S. Census, the following industry sectors occupy a significantly higher percentage of the regional labor pool compared to the statewide average: construction; manufacturing; retail trade; information; and heath care & social assistance. The following industry sectors occupy a significantly lower percentage of the regional labor pool compared to the statewide average: wholesale trade; transportation & warehousing; professional, scientific, & technical services; administration & support; and public administration. The regional employment outlook by industry cluster shown on page 138 comes from the Occupational Trends in Tennessee Employment Report (OTTER) from the Tennessee Department of Labor. All data are shown for Local Workforce Investment Area 1, except for Millwright Skills data, which is only available for the state as a whole. According to this data, all industry demand clusters related to programs taught at TCAT Elizabethton are expected to grow between 2012 and 2020. The job outlook in these industry clusters takes into consideration the following factors: Growth rate in the industry cluster relative to the statewide growth rate for that industry cluster Number of annual job openings Population LWIA 1 Tennessee 2000 Population 352,154 5,689,283 2010 Population 373,783 6,346,105 2020 Population (projected) Annual Growth (projected) 394,566 6,894,708 0.5% 0.8% Source: U.S. Census, Tennessee State Data Center Employment by Age and Salary (2011) LWIA 1 Tennessee Total Primary Jobs 145,953 2,478,765 Jobs held by those age 29 and younger Jobs held by those age 30 to 54 Jobs held by those age 55 and older Jobs with salary of $15,000 or less Jobs with salary of $15,000 to $40,000 Jobs with salary of $40,000 or higher Source: U.S. Census On The Map 26% 23% 54% 57% 20% 20% 27% 22% 41% 42% 32% 37% 2012 Educational Attainment (Age 25+) Bachelor s Degree or Higher Some College/ Associates Degree Completed High School No High School Diploma LWIA 1 Source: U.S. Census Bachelor s Degree or Higher Some College/ Associates Degree Completed High School No High School Diploma Tennessee 136 Tennessee Colleges of Applied Master Plan: Elizabethton
Employment by Industry Sector (2011) Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction LWIA 1 Tennessee 0.1% 0.3% 0.1% 0.1% Utilities 0.4% 0.7% Construction 5.5% 4.1% Manufacturing 14.7% 12.4% Wholesale Trade 3.6% 4.7% Retail Trade 15.6% 12.1% Transportation & Warehousing 2.4% 5.0% Information 2.7% 1.8% Finance & Insurance 3.2% 4.1% Real Estate & Rental & Leasing Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services Management of Companies & Enterprises Administration & Support, Waste Management & Remediation 0.8% 1.2% 2.5% 4.3% 1.4% 1.2% 5% 6.5% Educational Services 10.1% 9.4% Health Care & Social Assistance Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation Accommodation & Food Services Other Services (excluding Public Administration) 15.9% 14.3% 0.6% 1.0% 9.6% 8.7% 2.1% 2.7% Public Administration 3.9% 5.3% Source: U.S. Census On The Map Supply demand ratio (the ratio of graduates of programs in all related higher education programs to the number of job openings) Based on these factors, the Business Systems, Computer Information, and Pipefitting & Plumbing programs are predicted to have an excellent job outlook in the region. The Millwright Skills program (counted as an Industrial Maintenance program since it is similar to that program as taught on other campuses) is expected to have a very good job outlook. The region s moderate population growth, low wages, and predicted growth in many job sectors are evidence of a continued demand for technical education. Growth is projected in all industry clusters related to programs taught at TCAT Elizabethton The Industrial Electricity (known as Electricity/ Electronics), HVAC, Welding, and Practical Nursing programs are expected to have a more competitive job market, in part due to the higher number of graduates in these fields relative to the number of anticipated job openings. Some of these graduates and job openings, however, may be related to four-year programs and not affect the demand for those with certificates or the Associate s degrees into which some TCAT students matriculate. Progr am Analysis The regional context above shows broader trends in the region. In order to obtain a more detailed picture of the needs of each program, the master planning team interviewed the TCAT Director, and surveyed members of the Business & Industry Advisory Group and key faculty. The paragraphs below summarize the results of the input received for each program. Tennessee Colleges of Applied Master Plan: Elizabethton 137
Regional Employment Outlook by Industry Cluster (2012-2020) Program Related Industry Demand Cluster(s) Graduates to Jobs Ratio Average Annual Growth in Jobs Job Outlook Automotive Automotive 1.5 1.1% C (Favorable) Business Systems Computer Information Diesel Equipment Heating, Ventilation, A/C & Refrigeration Industrial Electricity (Electricity/Electronics) Industrial Maintenance (Millwright Skills)* Administrative and Information Support 0.4 1.5% A (Excellent) Web/Multimedia Management Programming 0.7 1.8% A (Excellent) Diesel 2.9 0.8% Ungraded Construction HVAC/R 2.8 4.3% D (Competitive) Electrical, Electronic Equip Repairers 2.7 1.9% D (Competitive) Operations and Maintenance 0.5 0.8% B (Very Good) Pipefitting & Plumbing Construction Plumbing, Pipefitters 0.9 2.2% A (Excellent) Practical Nursing Practical Nurse (LPN) 3.5 1.8% E (Very Competitive) Welding Construction Welding 2.1 1.7% D (Competitive) Data shown is for Local Workforce Investment Area 1 Source: Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development, Labor Market Information Section *Information for this program is based on statewide data because regional data is not available The following programs are taught during the evening as well as during the day: Automotive, Business Systems, Diesel Equipment, and Industrial Electricity. There is also an online Dietary Management program that is not addressed in this Master Plan since it does not regularly use physical space. Enrollment in the Automotive program is expected to remain constant in the next five years. Enrollment in the Business Systems is expected to increase in the near future, due in part to the statewide Drive to 55 initiative. The Computer Information program is expected to increase in enrollment in the coming years. Enrollment in the Diesel Equipment program is expected to remain constant in the next five years. The Industrial Electricity program is expected to increase in enrollment in the near future, due in part to increased demand for trained electricians and low cost of the program compared to other schools. Enrollment in the Industrial Maintenance program is expected to increase in the near future. The Pipefitting & Plumbing program is expected to increase in enrollment in the near future, due in part to the larger teaching space on the new campus. Enrollment in the Practical Nursing program is expected to increase in the next five years, due in part to the new larger teaching space and the statewide Drive to 55 initiative. Enrollment in the Welding program is expected to remain constant in the next five years. Demand for graduates of the HVACR program is expected to increase in the coming years, due in part to demand in this industry. 138 Tennessee Colleges of Applied Master Plan: Elizabethton
Completion R ates by Progr am (2012-2013) Enrollment Program Headcount Completion Count Completion Rate Statewide Average Automotive 13 12 92% 83% Business Systems 61 54 89% 80% Computer Information 16 16 100% 83% Diesel Equipment 16 16 100% 87% Industrial Electricity (Electricity/Electronics) 35 30 86% 89%** Heating, Ventilation, A/C & Refrigeration 11 8 73% 84% Industrial Maintenance (Millwright Skills)* 15 15 100% 100% Pipefitting & Plumbing* 16 16 100% 100% Practical Nursing 188 141 75% 79% Welding 29 29 100% 89% Total/Average 455 381 92% 87% Placement R ates by Progr am (2012-2013) Program Available for Placement Placement Count Placement Rate Statewide Average Automotive 12 12 100% 87% Business Systems 48 41 85% 76% Computer Information 13 12 92% 77% Diesel Equipment 15 14 93% 86% Industrial Electricity (Electricity/Electronics) 28 22 78% 87%** Heating, Ventilation, A/C & Refrigeration 7 5 71% 85% Industrial Maintenance (Millwright Skills)* 11 11 100% 100% Pipefitting & Plumbing* 16 14 88% 88% Practical Nursing 137 122 89% 90% Welding 25 24 96% 85% Total/Average 353 312 89% 86% Source: Tennessee Board of Regents Central Office *This is the only program of its kind in the state **Average given for Industrial Electronics Tennessee Colleges of Applied Master Plan: Elizabethton 139
Potential Future Progr ams TCAT Elizabethton hopes to add the following programs in the near future: CAD technology, dental assistant, machine tool, and an electricity program separate from the existing Industrial Electricity program. What one word would you use to describe students first impression of the campus and facilities? Based on data from the Tennessee Department of Labor, the following industries have excellent or very good job outlooks, but there are not currently any programs at TCAT Elizabethton that meet these industries needs: physical therapy assistants; surgical technologists; medical assistants; cosmetology and barbering; construction electrical; and truck, bus, rail, water transportation, and heavy equipment. Local industry leaders and/or the campus identified the potential for more medical and healthcare programs, other construction trades, and retail/tourism/service programs. What one word would you use to describe what the college could become in the future? The wordles above are based on responses to the online survey 140 Tennessee Colleges of Applied Master Plan: Elizabethton
Space Needs The master planning team performed a detailed space audit of the Tennessee College of Applied Elizabethton main campus in order to obtain the most up-to-date room inventory. Some spaces were still being finished during the audit, so determinations were made based on uses in July 2014, since that reflects the month in which the new buildings were fully occupied. Room areas and use codes were updated as needed; a list of updates was provided to the campus. Numbers from the updated space audit, combined with adjusted FTE enrollment data provided by the Tennessee Board of Regents central office (see table on following page) and employee counts provided by the campus, served as the inputs for the space model that calculated needed space. For details regarding the model and an explanation of its methodology, see Appendix A. As shown in the chart at right, there is currently a significant surplus of administrative office space according to the model. This is likely due to the large existing offices, but also the fact that the model does not fully account for administrative office support space such as file rooms and conference rooms. The shows a need for additional faculty office. Most faculty indicated in surveys that their existing office space was adequate. This is consistent with the model, which shows that the size of existing offices is adequate, but that more offices are needed to serve the existing number of faculty. The chart at center right compares four existing types of space with modeled space needs in those categories. The open computer lab category includes space for Foundations, testing, and open computer labs. The model shows a surplus of this type of space, based on current enrollment. There are currently two Foundation labs and two open computer labs. The model shows a need for additional food service space. This category includes student lunch rooms or lounges, vending machine areas, and the like. There is currently only one small area for this purpose. Office Space Needs Net Square Feet Administrative Office Space Other Space Needs Net Square Feet Open Computer Lab Space Existing space Modeled space needs Food Service Space Existing space Modeled space needs Meeting Space Non-Teaching Space Needs Existing Assignable Sq. Ft. Faculty Office Space Central Service/ Storage Space Additional Space Needed (Sq. Ft.) Administrative Offices 4,461-2,615 Faculty Offices 2,254 1,022 Open Computer Labs 4,458-1,866 Food Service 787 509 Meeting Space 5,168-3,224 Central Service/Storage 1,312 3,548 Each space category includes related support space such as conference rooms and storage closets; negative numbers indicate a space surplus Meeting space includes space available for community use, staff meetings, and large gatherings of students. Existing space is nearly three times larger than what Tennessee Colleges of Applied Master Plan: Elizabethton 141
is indicated as needed by the model. This space is important for its role in marketing to the regional community. Central service and storage space does not include storage and service space for individual programs or for offices. It includes storage for campus-wide supplies, maintenance and janitorial supplies, surplus equipment, vehicle storage, and the like. The model shows that there is currently a significant deficit of this type of space. The chart on the following page shows the model s calculated needs for teaching space for each program. Teaching space is the sum of classroom and lab (also referred to as shop) space, as well as any storage or other space that directly supports teaching space. Bars that extend to the right in the chart indicate a need for more space, while bars that extend to the left show a surplus of existing space. Where the bars show both surplus and need, the amount of existing space is within the acceptable range. Because the model assumes a range of acceptable space, the darker blue bars show the minimum amount of space needed and the lighter blue bars show the maximum amount of space needed. All calculations are based on existing enrollment rather than capacity, so modeled needs would increase with enrollment. The following paragraphs summarize each program s space needs, based on the results of the model, interviews with faculty and administrators, and online survey responses. According to the model, teaching space for the Automotive program would need to expand by between approximately 900 and 2,100 square feet to adequately serve current enrollment. Interest in this program is consistently high. There is currently a significant surplus of teaching space for the Business Systems program according to the model. This is due in part to the fact that the program has a separate classroom, which the model assumes is not needed. The campus confirmed that existing teaching space is more than adequate. The model shows a need for a small amount of additional teaching space for the Computer Information program. The campus confirmed the need for additional space. Interest in this program is consistently high. Estimated Enrollment Source: TCAT Elizabethton Est. Spring 2014 Enrollment Automotive 20 Business Systems 18 Computer Information 18 Diesel Equipment 18 HVACR 18 Industrial Electricity 18 Industrial Maintenance 18 Pipefitting & Plumbing 18 Practical Nursing 160 Welding 18 Total 324 The Diesel Equipment program is taught on only a few campuses statewide and so does not have a space standard in the model. The campus did not indicate any space needs. Interest in this program is consistently high. The amount of teaching space for the HVACR program is within the acceptable range according to the model. The campus confirmed that the amount of existing space is adequate. Both the model and the campus confirmed that the amount of existing teaching space for the Industrial Electricity program is adequate. The amount of teaching space for the Industrial Maintenance program, also called the Millwright Skills program, is within the acceptable range according to the model. The campus indicated that the amount of existing teaching space is adequate. The Pipefitting/Plumbing program is the only one of its kind in the state and so does not have a standard in the space model. The campus indicated that the amount of existing teaching space is adequate. This program shares classroom space with the Welding program. According to the model, teaching space for the Practical Nursing program would need to more than double to be adequate for the current enrollment. The campus confirmed the need for additional space. Interest in this program is consistently high. The amount of teaching space for the Welding program is within the acceptable range 142 Tennessee Colleges of Applied Master Plan: Elizabethton
Teaching Space Needs Surplus Minimum space needed Maximum space needed Need Business Systems Automotive Computer Information HVACR Industrial Electricity Industrial Maintenance Practical Nursing (LPN) sq. ft. Welding Teaching Space Needs Total Existing Classroom & Lab Space Minimum Additional Space Needed Maximum Additional Space Needed Automotive 5,225 875 2,075 Business Systems 2,783-1,883-1,703 Computer Information 1,845 95 275 Diesel Equipment 5,791 adequate adequate HVACR 4,878-1,228 122 Industrial Electricity 4,288-1,988-188 Industrial Maintenance 4,795-1,595 205 Pipefitting & Plumbing 5,552 adequate adequate Practical Nursing 5,487 7,143 11,943 Welding 5,791-791 110 Detailed Teaching Space Needs Existing Classroom Space Additional Classroom Space Needed Existing Lab Space Minimum Additional Lab Space Needed Maximum Additional Lab Space Needed Automotive 450 50 4,775 825 2,025 Business Systems 444-444* 2,339-1,439-1,259 Computer Information 761-261 1,084 356 536 Diesel Equipment 450 50 6,514 not in model not in model HVACR 751-251 4,127-977 373 Industrial Electricity 553-53 3,735-1,935-135 Industrial Maintenance 751-251 4,044-1,344 456 Pipefitting & Plumbing 480** 21 5,072 not in model not in model Practical Nursing 3,546 294 1,941 6,849 11,649 Welding 480** 21 5,311-811 89 All numbers shown are in assignable square feet and include related support space related to each program, such as storage closets and tool rooms; negative numbers indicate a space surplus *The model assumes that the Business Systems program does not need separate classroom space **These two programs share classroom space Tennessee Colleges of Applied Master Plan: Elizabethton 143
according to the model. The campus confirmed that the amount of space is adequate. This program shares classroom space with the Pipefitting/ Plumbing program. Interest in this program is consistently high. Space Recommendations Nearly all programs have adequate teaching space due to the new and renovated facilities. The following pages show potential options to reuse those spaces that are now vacant or not dedicated to program space. An effort should be made to find additional teaching space for the Practical Nursing (LPN) program. New facilities mean that most programs have adequate space Facilities & Site Needs Given that the campus was under construction or renovation during the Master Plan process, no major facilities or site issues were identified by the campus. The master planning team did not perform a comprehensive facilities assessment of this campus, and Physical Facilities Survey did not yet exist. The proposed repurposings on the following pages would provide space for future programs and help meet current needs for the Practical Nursing program. One small property is recommended for acquisition as shown on the plan above. According to parking ratio assumptions developed as part of this Master Plan, and based on the existing number of students, faculty, administrators, and staff on the Main Campus, parking is currently adequate on campus. Existing Buildings Building ID Building Name Year Built Use Code Gross Sq. Ft. 101 Admin & Tech 2012 10 (Classroom/Office) 36,372 102 Allied Health 1997 10 (Classroom/Office) 16,605 103 Skills Shop 2012 10 (Classroom/Office) 26,768 104 Vehicle Shop 2012 10 (Classroom/Office) 15,475 Source: Tennessee Board of Regents Schedule D, November 2013 Note: The online Physical Facilities Survey databased has not yet been updated to show these buildings 144 Tennessee Colleges of Applied Master Plan: Elizabethton
Proposed Repurposing: Administr ation & Building Administrative Office Suite Electricity/ Electronics Lab Bookstore Student Lounge Electricity/ Electronics Classroom Student Lounge A Multipurpose Room UP Computer Information Classroom Computer Information Lab B BST Classroom Business Systems Lab Foundations Foundations Mechanical Space Floor plans were provided by the campus and may not be to scale or accurately reflect existing conditions Tennessee Colleges of Applied Master Plan: Elizabethton 145
Proposed Repurposing: Allied Health Building Nursing Office Suite Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Lab C Practical Nursing (LPN) Computer Lab Practical Nursing (LPN) Classroom Practical Nursing (LPN) Simulation Lab D Mechanical Space E Practical Nursing (LPN) Lab Practical Nursing (LPN) Classroom Floor plans were provided by the campus and may not be to scale or accurately reflect existing conditions Key Existing Use Proposed Use A Vacant Proposed Electricity Program Lab B Open Computer Lab Proposed CAD Program Lab C Industry Training Classroom Practical Nursing (LPN) Lab Expansion D Industry Training Lab Proposed Dental Assistant Program Lab E Meeting Room Proposed Dental Assistant Program Classroom F Vacant Proposed Machine Tool Program Lab 146 Tennessee Colleges of Applied Master Plan: Elizabethton
Proposed Repurposing: Skills Shop Building Faculty Offices Millwright Skills Lab Tool Room Tool Room HVACR Lab Millwright Skills Lab Millwright Skills Classroom HVACR Classroom Tool Room Welding Lab F Shared Classroom Pipefitting & Plumbing Lab Welding Lab Tool Rooms Faculty Offices Floor plans were provided by the campus and may not be to scale or accurately reflect existing conditions Mechanical Space Mezzanine Tennessee Colleges of Applied Master Plan: Elizabethton 147
Existing Floor Plan: Vehicle Shops Building Storage Diesel Equipment Lab Diesel Equipment Lab Storage Automotive Lab Shared Classroom Storage Storage Automotive Lab Floor plans were provided by the campus and may not be to scale or accurately reflect existing conditions 148 Tennessee Colleges of Applied Master Plan: Elizabethton
Existing Site Plan Highway 91 Existing Gas Station Industrial Drive Potential Land Acquisition Allied Health Building Skills Shop Building Administration & Building Potential Future Building Site Vehicle Shops Building Industrial Drive Tennessee Colleges of Applied Master Plan: Elizabethton 149
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