2000-01 IE Performance Report
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InstitutionalInstitutional EffectivenessEffectiveness AAnnnnualual RReporteport ofof ProgressProgress andand AchievementAchievement 2000-2001 LAINS C P OL H L T E U G O E S D S R E E I A IT M EST. 1957 L S P EA RECEDE R South Plains College improves each student’s life. February 2002 Annual Report 2000-2001 South Plains College – 2 Introduction South Plains College has made a significant commitment to accountability and quality with the adop- tion of a comprehensive institutional effectiveness program. This planning and assessment process is based on successful accomplishments of the college’s vision and mission within the context of an institutional plan and as measured by student outcomes. To ensure effectiveness, South Plains College has embraced a process of continuous organizational improvement designed to improve the way the work of the institution is done and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the institution. The college has established a four-year strategic planning cycle that sets institutional goals based on a review of the college’s vision, mission, role and scope, and value statements. Each goal is reached through a set of priority initiatives and resulting annual objectives. A companion assessment process measures the extent to which institutional goals and objectives are accomplished. The college has identified these measures as critical success factors and indicators of effectiveness which map the progress made toward goal accomplishment. The college uses this process to monitor its plan and make necessary adjustments in programs and services. A yearly update on the institutional effectiveness program is presented to the South Plains College Board of Regents. The document used to convey these annual results is the Annual Report of Progress and Achievement. Table of Contents I. Goals and Priority Initiatives, 2000 - 2001 ...................................................................... 4 II. Critical Success Factors and Measures of Institutional Effectiveness ...................... 24 III. Measures and Results ...................................................................................................... 27 For additional information about the institutional effectiveness program at South Plains College or to address questions, contact the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, South Plains College, 1401 S. College Ave., Levelland, Texas 79336. Telephone: (806) 894-9611, ext. 2207, 2208. Annual Report 2000-2001 South Plains College – 3 InstitutionalInstitutional EffectivenessEffectiveness AAnnnnualual RReporteport Goals and Priority Initiatives 2000-2001 LAINS C P OL H L T E U G O E S D S R E E I A IT M EST. 1957 L S P EA RECEDE R Annual Report 2000-2001 South Plains College – 4 Goals and Priority Initiatives, 2000-2001 This section of the Annual Report details the college’s accomplishments during 2000-2001 in addressing the seven institutional goals and 18 priority initiatives established in the college’s Institutional Plan for 1997-2001. The year’s operational plan outlined action strategies that were worked on by individuals and divisions throughout the college. The drafting technology program changed the name of COLLEGE GOAL 1: its program to computer-aided drafting and design to Provide dynamic curricula, quality better reflect the CADD content and emphasis of its curriculum. The program also developed a new instruction and quality student services certificate program for implementation in fall 2001. which meet the needs of individual students and the service area. The petroleum technology program was revised to reflect new emphasis in environmental technology. PRIORITY INITIATIVE: The program name was changed to petroleum and environmental technology. The new AAS degree and Provide time and resources for curriculum certificate of proficiency are designed to provide basic review, planning and development. instruction and skills in various aspects of the oil field and related service areas. PROGRESS ACHIEVED: The vocational nursing program revised its courses in A new certificate program in business management order to meet clinical hour requirements and WECM was developed and approved for offering by the guidelines. Business Administration Department. The commercial art program developed a new associ- The Creative Arts Department completed the conver- ate of applied science degree in internet specialization sion of its commercial music program, and performing in order to meet the need for web design specialists arts technology program to WECM guidelines. The and technicians. department’s associate of applied arts degree and certificate of proficiency in commercial music were The computer information systems program combined approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating its two AAS degree options into one associate degree Board. program with flexible advising to provide students with options for career specialization. The associate degree nursing program revised seven of its courses in order to meet clinical hour requirements The accounting associate program developed an and WECM guidelines. accounting capstone course for its program. The computer information systems program devel- A new practicum course was added to the sound oped four new courses in Internet communications, technology program. computer networking and computer hardware. The program also revised its associate degree and certifi- The mathematics department revised its sequence of cate options to better address changes in the industry. developmental math courses and adjusted placement requirements in order to better place students into The electronics service technology program developed courses. A pre-algebra course was developed and four new CISCO training courses that reflect Level I added to the sequence. training requirements for CISCO certification. The program also developed a new certificate program in Curriculum and course revisions were made for the computer and network technician. following programs: office technology, child develop- ment, cosmetology, electronics technology, emergency medical services, heating, air conditioning and refrig- Annual Report 2000-2001 South Plains College – 5 eration, human sciences, mathematics, physical The electrical and power transmission program education, reading, respiratory care, criminal justice, initiated discussions with Texas Electrical Coopera- law enforcement, automotive collision repair, automo- tives to bring new training opportunities to SPC and tive technology, and fire technology. consolidate all TEC statewide lineman training for TEC member cooperatives. Courses in Latin were added to the course inventory in order to expand dual credit course offerings. The computer-aided drafting and design technology program was designated a premiere Autodesk Train- New internet courses were developed and offered in ing Center. A schedule of courses offerings was Cultural Anthropology, Introduction to Sociology, developed and delivered. Autodesk training courses Marriage and Family, British Literature, Developmen- were incorporated into the credit curriculum of the tal English and Introduction to Computer Science. program. The law enforcement program developed a new rifle- PRIORITY INITIATIVE: marksmanship program that will complement 4-H marksmanship programs and allow students the Utilize advisory committees, academic opportunity to continue to develop specific skills alliances, educational partnerships, developed in 4-H and high school programs. community employers and constituents to update and develop curricula to meet The associate degree nursing program received a grant community and society needs. from Covenant Health System for faculty and instruc- tional support of its program. Funds were used to pay PROGRESS ACHIEVED: faculty, staff the program’s learning and computer testing lab, and to acquire hardware and software SPC and Texas Tech officials drafted and adopted a support for instruction and testing. memorandum of understanding that has further defined the partnership between the two institutions. Through the Division of Continuing Education, the Beginning with the spring 2001 semester, SPC began to college was involved in the Virtual College of Texas provide developmental education instruction for TTU initiative. SPC partnered with 45 other Texas commu- students. The program will be phased in with SPC nity colleges to deliver and receive Internet courses providing increasing numbers of developmental math, and interactive television courses through the network reading and English sections for TTU students. to students at other community colleges. Both aca- demic and technical programs were involved in this SPC and Texas Tech officials laid the groundwork for effort. the establishment of the Gateway Program, a unique admissions and transfer option of Texas Tech provi- A matriculation agreement has been established with sional admissions students. Students selected for the the Texas Tech Allied Health Center for a master’s Gateway program will enroll as full-time students at degree in Vocational Rehabilitation. This will enable SPC, but be allowed to live in Texas Tech housing. The graduates of the applied rehabilitation psychology program accepted 172 students for the fall 2001 program to move directly to the master’s level pro- semester. gram at TTUHSC. Beginning Spanish course offerings were expanded to Faculty in the applied rehabilitation psychology accommodate the college’s partnership with Texas program initiated the process for the development