DOCSLIB.ORG

Year Seven Self-Evaluation Report

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Year Seven Self-Evaluation Report Dawson Community College, Year Seven Self-Evaluation Report TABLE OF CONTENTS Institutional Overview ................................................................................................................................ 2 Basic Institutional Data Form ..................................................................................................................... 3 Preface........................................................................................................................................................11 Chapter One: Mission, Core Themes, and Expectations ...........................................................................13 Chapter Two: Resources and Capacity ......................................................................................................22 Chapter Three: Institutional Planning ........................................................................................................66 Chapter Four: Core Theme Planning, Assessment, and Improvement ......................................................70 Chapter Five: Mission Fulfillment, Adaptation, Sustainability .................................................................93 Conclusion ...............................................................................................................................................103 References ...............................................................................................................................................104 Appendix A: Analysis of Gaps between NWCCU Standards and College Performance ........................106 Appendix B: Response to Recommendation 2 from Year Three Peer Evaluation Report ......................125 B1: Academic Program Review...................................................................................................125 B2: General Education Program Review Process ........................................................................128 Appendix C: Dawson Community College 2015-2018 Strategic Plan ....................................................131 Appendix D: Balanced Scorecard Operational Definitions and Formulas ..............................................134 Dawson Community College, Year Seven Self-Evaluation Report INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW Dawson Community College is a two-year, residential, public, community college district located in Eastern Montana. In 1940, Dawson County voted to establish a junior college as an extension of the Dawson County High School, and the State of Montana approved the formation of the college. In 1966, the Dawson County High School Board passed a resolution to form a separate district for the junior college, and voters elected the first board of trustees to govern Dawson College. The College’s campus has been located continuously on a 300-acre parcel in Dawson County purchased in 1967. Dawson College received accreditation from the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges in 1969. In 1976, the College name changed to Dawson Community College. A seven member Board of Trustees, elected by citizens living in Dawson County High School District One, governs Dawson Community College. Additionally, pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Montana, the Board of Regents of Higher Education supervises and coordinates community colleges. The College offers courses and programs leading to a variety of associate degrees and certificates in academic transfer and career and technical fields. The College also offers developmental and adult basic skills programs, and a range of continuing education noncredit courses for professional growth and personal enrichment. The College employs 16 full-time teaching faculty, 1 library director, approximately 13 adjunct faculty, 23 classified and exempt staff, 4 regular part-time staff, and 4 administrators. Demographic and economic trends in Montana have affected the College’s enrollment. High School enrollment in Montana fell by 13 percent from 2002 to 2012 (Montana Office of Public Instruction, 2012), which corresponded to declining numbers of traditionally-aged prospective students. Meanwhile, employment in the nearby Bakken oilfield grew by 35.9 percent and average annual pay increased by 53.1 percent from 2007 to 2011 (Feree & Smith, 2013). Declining high school enrollments and the Bakken oilfield employment boom contributed to the College’s enrollment decreasing by 31.4 percent from 2004 to 2014. The College is in the process of developing workforce training and technical programs in collaboration with business and industry partners to meet regional human capital demand and reverse the negative enrollment trend. To serve the emerging needs of the region and to modernize College organizational structures, functions, and programs, the College has entered a period of renewal and reorganization. The College Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Michael J. Simon as president in July 2013. Since the President’s appointment, the College administration has undergone a complete turnover. In addition to reorganization, the renewal process included (a) a detailed analysis to identify performance gaps vis-à-vis the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities accreditation standards, and (b) the launch of a new institutional effectiveness system in August 2014 that emphasized shared governance, provided a framework for assessment and continuous improvement, and promoted evidence-based practice in all aspects of the College. In order to begin the renewal process in Spring 2014, the President appointed two action teams. An action team comprising faculty and staff conducted a gap analysis and produced a detailed 20-page report identifying potential performance gaps (Appendix A). Meanwhile, the transition action team comprising faculty, staff, and administrators planned and facilitated the launch of the institutional effectiveness system. Through the work of these action teams, the College began to address performance gaps and to operate in the new institutional effectiveness model in Fall 2014. 2 Dawson Community College, Year Seven Self-Evaluation Report NORTHWEST COMMISSION ON COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES BASIC INSTITUTIONAL DATA FORM Information and data provided in the institutional self-evaluation are usually for the academic and fiscal year preceding the year of the evaluation committee visit. The purpose of this form is to provide Commissioners and evaluators with current data for the year of the visit. After the self-evaluation report has been finalized, complete this form to ensure the information is current for the time of the evaluation committee visit. Please provide a completed copy of this form with each copy of the self-evaluation report sent to the Commission office and to each evaluator. To enable consistency of reporting, please refer to the glossary in the 2003 Accreditation Handbook for definitions of terms. Institution: Dawson Community College Address: 300 College Drive City, State, ZIP: Glendive, MT 59330 Degree Levels Offered: Doctorate Masters Baccalaureate X Associate X Other If part of a multi-institution system, name of system: N/A Type of Institution: X Comprehensive Specialized Health-centered Religious-based Native/Tribal Other (specify) Institutional control: X Public City County State Federal Tribal Private/Independent ( Non-profit For Profit) Institutional calendar: Quarter X Semester Trimester 4-1-4 Continuous Term Other (specify) Specialized/Programmatic accreditation: List program or school, degree level(s) and date of last accreditation by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Add additional pages if necessary.) Program or School Degree Level(s) Recognized Agency Date N/A N/A N/A N/A Revised February 2011 3 Dawson Community College, Year Seven Self-Evaluation Report Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Enrollment (Formula used to compute FTE: Total SCH /15) Official Fall 257.7 (most recent year) FTE Student Enrollments Current Year One Year Prior Two Years Prior Classification Dates: Fall 2014 Dates: Fall 2013 Dates: Fall 2012 Undergraduate 257.7 289.8 258.8 Graduate N/A Professional N/A Unclassified N/A Total all levels 257.7 289.8 258.8 Full-Time Unduplicated Headcount Enrollment. (Count students enrolled in credit courses only.) Official Fall 336 (most recent year) Student Headcount Enrollments Current Year One Year Prior Two Years Prior Classification Dates: Fall 2014 Dates: Fall 2013 Dates: Fall 2012 Undergraduate 336 377 312 Graduate N/A Professional N/A Unclassified N/A Total all levels 336 377 312 Numbers of Full-Time and Part-Time Instructional and Research Faculty & Staff and Numbers of Full-Time (only) Instructional and Research Faculty & Staff by Highest Degree Earned. Include only professional personnel who are primarily assigned to instruction or research. Total Number Number of Full Time (only) Faculty and Staff by Highest Degree Earned Full Part Less than Rank Associate Bachelor Masters Specialist Doctorate Time Time Associate Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Instructor 17 15 1 2 13 0 1 Lecturer and Teaching Assistant Research Staff and Research Assistant Undesignated Rank 4 Dawson Community College, Year Seven Self-Evaluation Report Mean Salaries and Mean Years of Service of Full-Time Instructional and Research Faculty and Staff. Include only full-time personnel with professional status who are primarily assigned to instruction or research. Rank Mean Salary Mean Years of Service Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Instructor $45,951.76 14.4
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Request for Transmittal of Application Materials
    REQUEST FOR TRANSMITTAL OF APPLICATION MATERIALS An $8 fee is due when this form is submitted. If you have never attended a participating Montana State University System institution, or if you have not attended one in the past five years, you may not use this form; you must complete and submit an Application for Admission. Provide the information below, print the form, sign it, and return it with the $8 fee to the Office of The Registrar. Student Name: Last, First Middle (and Previous Names): Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy): Student ID# or SSN#: Email Address: Phone Number(s): Current Mailing Address: City: State: Zip Code: State in which you How long have you Have you been outside Montana for more claim residency: lived in this state? than 30 days in the last 12 months? Yes No Are you registered Do you file Year of most recent to vote in Montana? Yes No Montana Taxes? Yes No Montana tax filing: County in which you How long have you How long have you lived at claim residency: lived in this County? your current address? Dawson Community College MSU - Bozeman University of Montana Institution Flathead Valley Community College MSU - Great Falls COT UM - Missoula COT You are Miles Community College MSU - Northern UM - Helena COT Transferring to (check one): MSU - Billings Montana Tech of the UM UM - Western MSU - Billings COT Montana Tech of the UM COT Expected Enrollment Intended Degree Term (Spring, Summer, Fall) & Year: & Major: Use back of this form if extra writing space is needed for any answers below Have you ever been convicted of a felony
    [Show full text]
  • Montana AHEC Regions Montana Participates in Three Professional Student for More Information: (406) 994-6003 Exchange Programs That Offer Educational
    WWAMI and WICHE Programs Montana AHEC Regions Montana participates in three professional student For more information: (406) 994-6003 exchange programs that offer educational SHERI DAN opportunities at specific, out-of-state professional Blackfeet DANIELS Indian Reservation BLAINE LINCOLN FLATHEAD programs in select fields of study that are not HILL LIBERTY TOOLE available in Montana: WICHE Professional Student GLACIER ROOSEVELT Fort Peck Rocky Boy Indian Reservation Fort Belknap PONDERA Indian Reservation Exchange (PSEP), WWAMI Medical Education Indian Reservation PHILLIPS VALLEY Program, and the Minnesota Dental Program. RICHLAND SANDERS Flathead TETON LAKE CHOUTEAU MCCONE Indian Reservation WICHE (Western Interstate Commission for Higher DAWSON Education) supports fields of study for Montana CASCADE GARFIELD LEWIS AND CLARK FE RGUS MINERAL PETROLEUM residents including: allopathic medicine (MD), JUDITH BASIN MISSOULA WIBAUX osteopathic medicine (DO), veterinary medicine, PRAIRIE MEAGHER POWELL dentistry, optometry, occupational therapy, and MUSSELSHELL WHEATLAND GRANITE GOLDEN FALLON podiatry. WWAMI (a cooperative program of VALLEY ROSEBUD TREASURE RAVALLI BROADWATER the University of Washington School of Medicine DEER CUSTER LODGE SILVER JEFFERSON BOW YELLOWSTONE and the states of Wyoming, Alaska, Montana SWEET GRASS GALLATIN CARTER STILLWATER BIG HORN and Idaho) is a program specific to allopathic PARK POWDER RIVER Northern Cheyenne MADISON medicine and the Minnesota Dental Program is Indian Reservation BE AVERHEAD specific to the field of dentistry. CARBON Crow Indian Reservation Through these exchange programs, sending Eastern Montana AHEC Region, Billings states like Montana pay a support fee on behalf North Central Montana AHEC Region, Fairfield of each funded student which helps to provide South Central Montana AHEC Region, Dillon access to professional school and covers a Western Montana AHEC Region, Missoula AHEC (Area Health Education Center) Mission: portion of the cost of education.
    [Show full text]
  • How to File a Complaint
    Notification of Montana University System Complaint Process In October 2010, the United States Department of Education released new regulations known as the “Program Integrity” rules, which are intended to address concerns relating to the integrity of academic programs offered by postsecondary educational institutions and authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act (HEA), as amended. As part of those new rules, each state must have in place a process for receiving, reviewing, and responding to complaints concerning post-secondary educational institutions delivering educational services in that state, and each institution must inform students how to initiate complaints in the state where the student receives instruction. This notification provides information on the complaint process available to students of the Montana University System and to students receiving instruction in the State of Montana. Pursuant to Mont. Code Ann. § 20-25-201 and Title 20, Chapter 15 Mont. Code Ann., the designated units of the Montana University System and the duly organized community college districts in the State of Montana are legally authorized to provide postsecondary education in the State of Montana. Together, these fourteen entities form the group of public postsecondary educational institutions in the State of Montana, all of which are under the authority and control of the Board of Regents of the Montana University System. Those institutions are as follows: Montana State University – Bozeman Montana State University – Billings City
    [Show full text]
  • MTNG State Tuition Waiver Eligible Schools
    MTNG State MONTANA Tuition Waiver National Guard Eligible Schools: • MSU Bozeman • MSU Billings Montana National • MSU Northern Guard • Great Falls College MSU • City College MSU Education Office • Gallatin College MSU Telephone Army POC: (406) 324-3236 • UM Missoula Telephone Air POC: (406) 791-0401 • UM Western Email: [email protected] • Helena College UM Website: https://montanaguard.net/ https://www.120thairliftwing.ang.af.mil/ • Montana Tech • Missoula College UM • Highlands College MT Tech • Bitterroot College UM STATE TUITION • Flathead Valley Community College* WAIVER PROGRAM • Miles Community College* • Dawson Community College* *Note: Montana's Community Colleges are encouraged to offer the MTNG State Tuition Waiver; however, students must inquire at the college directly to verify availability of the waiver at those locations. Version 1.0 dtd 05/29/2020 FAQ’s Do I qualify? How do I apply? Q. How much can I receive? A. Up to 100% of your tuition only, after all other APPLY ONLINE EVERY Federal, State and private grants and/or scholarships 1. Are you a current member of have been applied.Fees, books or living expenses ACADEMIC YEAR AT: the Montana National Guard are not included (MTNG)? Funds are only issued to schools, not applicants. www.mus.edu/scholarships Q. Is there a cap on how many times I can 2. Are you a MTNG member in receive MTNG State Tuition Waiver? good standing, i.e. no flags or • Submit your application no A. Yes, up to your first Bachelor’s degree adverse actions? later than the third week of Q Is there a cap on how much I can receive in a the first semester for which semester/trimester? 3.
    [Show full text]
  • Montana Postsecondary Education Directory
    2020 - 2021 ACADEMIC YEAR DIRECTORY MONTANA POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF HIGHER EDUCATION MR. CLAYTON T. CHRISTIAN, COMMISSIONER 560 N Park Ave, PO Box 203201 Helena, MT 59620-3201 Phone (406) 449-9124 Fax (406) 449-9171 http://www.mus.edu/ Revised 8/5/2021 Montana University System—2020-2021 Directory Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................................................................................................i Montana University System 2020-2021 Academic Calendars ..................................................................................................................................1 Montana State University .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 The University of Montana ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Community Colleges................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Tribal Colleges ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Notification of the Montana University System and Miles Community College Complaint Process
    Notification of the Montana University System and Miles Community College Complaint Process In October 2010, the United States Department of Education released new regulations known as the “Program Integrity” rules, which are intended to address concerns relating to the integrity of academic programs offered by postsecondary educational institutions and authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act (HEA), as amended. As part of those new rules, each state must have in place a process for receiving, reviewing, and responding to complaints concerning post-secondary educational institutions delivering educational services in that state, and each institution must inform students how to initiate complaints in the state where the student receives instruction. This notification provides information on the complaint process available to students, wherever located, of the Montana postsecondary institutions, and to students receiving instruction in the State of Montana from any postsecondary institution, wherever located. Pursuant to Mont. Code Ann. § 20-25-201 and Title 20, Chapter 15 Mont. Code Ann., the designated units of the Montana University System and the duly organized community college districts in the State of Montana are legally authorized to provide postsecondary education in the State of Montana. Together, these fourteen entities form the group of public postsecondary educational institutions in the State of Montana, all of which are under the authority and control of the Board of Regents of the Montana University System.
    [Show full text]
  • University Disability Service Information
    University Disability Service Information RESOURCE CREATED BY MONTECH Table of Contents University Disability Service Information ........................................................................................... 0 Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................. 1 Public Colleges.................................................................................................................................. 2 University of Montana Main Campus: .............................................................................................. 2 University of Montana Missoula College: ......................................................................................... 2 Bitterroot College University of Montana: ......................................................................................... 2 Helena College University of Montana: ............................................................................................ 3 Montana Tech North Campus: ......................................................................................................... 3 Montana Tech Highlands College: ................................................................................................... 3 The University of Montana Western: ................................................................................................ 3 Montana State University Bozeman: ...............................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Montana College Facts Scavenger Hunt
    College Facts Scavenger Hunt Student Directions: The answers to the questions below are posted around the school. Be the first in your grade to come back with the form filled out correctly and we will take your photo and post it on social media. The word in bold will match the largest word on the poster that has information about that college or university. Which College in the state has students from 68 North American Tribes? Which University offers 4-year degrees in 60 fields of study? What school is only school designated as a “Special Focus Four-Year University”? Which school in Montana has trained journalist for over 100 years? Which campus has the only anthrozoology program in the nation? Which School has only 18 students to 1 teacher? This two-year public college lists a third of their student body are first generation students. What is the only public college in the country where students take 1 class at a time? Which School in Montana is #1 in Economic Mobility? Last year students at this school were awarded nearly 1 million in scholarships. Graduates of this small college can earn more than the entry level of their city with in 1 year and more than the median wage within 5 years. Which College was established in 1984 by the Chippewa Cree business committee? College Facts Scavenger Hunt What college’s athletic teams are known as the Yellowjackets? Where can people study automotive technology, agriculture, and nursing? Where can students get training to become a Native Language Instructor in the Nakonia/Dakota language? Which
    [Show full text]
  • Dawson Community College Provides Affordable and Open Access to Quality Teaching and Learning
    DATE: Friday, August 25, 2017 TO: Board of Regents FROM: Scott R. Mickelsen, President RE: Campus Report for September, 2017 Board of Regents’ Meeting MISSION Dawson Community College provides affordable and open access to quality teaching and learning CORE THEMES • College Transfer Education: Provide programs and services that prepare learn- ers for transition to and success in further degree programs • Career & Technical Education: Provide programs and services that prepare learners for vocational and technical career entry, transition, and advancement • College Readiness Education: Provide pre-college programs and services that prepare learners for successful transition to college • Continuing Education & Community Service: Provide programs and services that help address the professional, social, and personal enrichment needs of the re- gion KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Low student to faculty ratio • Career readiness educational programming • Dedicated and friendly faculty and staff • Seamless transferability, of courses, for all core classes • Quality Career and Technical programs • Up to date library facilities that are student focused • Campus-wide WIFI along with independent computer labs plus library computers • Competitive athletic programs • Active student government and student life programming • Quality apartment-style housing REPORT: The First year experience class will be taught, for the first time, this fall. I want to thank Christina and Laura for taking that project on a helping it become a reality. We have a new orientation schedule this year. New and exciting things to help students feel welcomed to Dawson. A big thanks to Suela and Stephanie for taking this on and being proactive with our students in mind - well done!! Our first co-rep model will begin this fall.
    [Show full text]
  • Montana University System Transmittal Form 2015
    Complete, Print, Sign Transmittal of Undergraduate Application Materials Return completed form, with check or money order, to the Office of the Registrar An $8 fee is due when this form is submitted. If you have never attended a participating Montana University System institution, or if you have not attended one Uin the past five yearsU, you U may not use this formU; you must complete and submit an Application for Admission. Provide the information below, print the form, sign it, and return it with the $8 fee to the Office of The Registrar. Student Name: Last, First Middle (and Previous Names): Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy): Student ID# or SSN#: Email Address: Phone Number(s): Current Mailing Address: City: State: Zip Code: State in which you How long have you Have you been outside Montana for more claim residency: lived in this state? than 30 days in the last 12 months? Yes No Are you registered Do you file Year of most recent to vote in Montana? Yes No Montana Taxes? Yes No Montana tax filing: County in which you How long have you How long have you lived at claim residency: lived in this County? your current address? City College at MSU Helena College -UM MSU - Billings Institution Dawson Community College Highlands College - MT Tech MSU - Bozeman You are Flathead Valley Community College Miles Community College MSU - Northern Transferring to (check one): Gallatin College - MSU Missoula College - UM University of Montana Great Falls College MSU Montana Tech of the UM UM Western Expected Enrollment Intended Degree Term (Spring, Summer,
    [Show full text]
  • Agency Contact Information VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION and BLIND and LOW VISION OFFICES
    Agency Contact Information VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND BLIND AND LOW VISION OFFICES https://dphhs.mt.gov/detd/vocrehab/mvrofficesbycounty MONTANA JOB SERVICE OFFICES AND DRC CONTACT LIST https://montanaworks.gov/job-service-montana DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM https://dphhs.mt.gov/dsd/developmentaldisabilities/DevelopmentalDisabilitiesRegionalOffices WIOA Youth Service Provider List http://wsd.dli.mt.gov/wioa Youth Programs MONTANA HIGHER EDUCATION DISABILITY SERVICES MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES Montana State University Bozeman Gallatin College MSU Disability, Re-Entry and Veteran Services www.montana.edu/drv/disability tp://ws UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA CAMPUSES University of Montana & Missoula College Disability Services for Students www.umt.edu/disability Bitterroot College Advising & Enrollment Services www.umt.edu/disability Montana State University Billings Disability Support Services www.msubillings.edu/dss i City College MSU Billings Disability Support Services www.msubillings.edu/dss Helena College Disability Resources Office www.umhelena.edu/disability Helena College Disability Resources Office www.umhelena.edu/disability Montana Tech Disability Services http://www.mtech.edu/student_life/disability/index.htm Highlands College of Montana Tech www.mtech.edu/student_life/disability Montana State University Northern Disability Services www.mtech.edu/student_life/disability www.msun.edu/stuaffairs/disabilityserv University of Montana Western Disability Services www.umwestern.edu/disability-services.html Great Falls College
    [Show full text]
  • 2014 Staff and Salary Data, MUS Units and Tribal Colleges
    2014 Staff and Salary Data, MUS Units and Tribal Colleges Instructional staff* on 9, 10, Salary Average Average weighted Ranked by Number of Staff 11, or 12 month contract-total outlays monthly salary monthly salary** Montana State University 569 $44,175,001 $6,469 $8,381 The University of Montana 568 $41,362,392 $6,068 $7,988 Montana State University-Billings 174 $9,733,403 $4,661 $6,208 Montana Tech of the University of Montana 148 $9,556,346 $5,380 $7,142 Blackfeet Community College 97 $1,356,601 $1,165 $1,540 Salish Kootenai College 71 $3,585,763 $4,208 $5,336 The University of Montana-Western 66 $3,656,017 $4,616 $6,124 Montana State University-Northern 63 $3,401,712 $4,499 $5,400 Flathead Valley Community College 53 $2,967,049 $4,665 $5,536 Great Falls College Montana State University 45 $2,310,640 $4,278 $5,581 Helena College University of Montana 36 $1,743,465 $4,035 $5,381 Fort Peck Community College 24 $1,077,773 $3,742 $4,790 Miles Community College 20 $860,556 $3,585 $4,781 Dawson Community College 16 $733,241 $3,818 $5,092 Aaniiih Nakoda College 15 $731,830 $4,065 $4,305 Chief Dull Knife College 12 $540,849 $3,755 $4,873 Little Big Horn College 12 $545,226 $3,786 $3,786 Stone Child College 9 $405,662 $3,756 $5,008 Instructional staff* on 9, 10, Salary Average Average weighted Ranked by Weighted Salary 11, or 12 month contract-total outlays monthly salary monthly salary** Montana State University 569 $44,175,001 $6,469 $8,381 The University of Montana 568 $41,362,392 $6,068 $7,988 Montana Tech of the University of Montana
    [Show full text]