Program Goal: To increase enrollment and create an interest in the program.

Objectives: Advertise Special Finishes course with an emphasis on air brush techniques.

Action Plan:

1. Continue discussion with PIO regarding advertising
2. PIO implements advertising
3. Instructor ensures students enrolling in course meet prerequisite requirements.

Assessment Strategy: Summer session 2008 enrollment will be compared with previous enrollment; enrollment in special finishes course will be documented.

Assessment Outcomes: Enrollment in the Special Finished course did not increase, but was only maintained.

Use of Results: Will need to try alternative strategies for increasing enrollment in this course.

Program Goal: Ensure students are trained on state-of-the-art equipment consistent with industry standards.

Objectives: All students will have ready access to a complete set of upgraded hand tools for instruction and skills practice.

Action Plan: Replenish collection of hand tools with the purchase of a new set.

Assessment Strategy: Students will no longer need to share tools. Time on task will be improved resulting in increased student learning

Assessment Outcomes: This objective was only partially completed due to budget constraints. Some tools were purchased by the instructor with personal funds.

Use of Results: Will continue to seek sufficient budget funding to complete this objective.

Program Goal: Ensure students are trained on state-of-the-art equipment consistent with industry standards.

Objectives: All students will be instructed on upgraded post-pulling equipment.

Action Plan:

1. Purchase materials to repair and upgrade current post pulling equipment
2. Implement repairs and upgrades.
3. Put current frame straightener equipment on bid to sell to increase space for instruction.

Assessment Strategy: Students will demonstrate proficiency in the use of post pulling equipment.

Assessment Outcomes: Budgets were tightened due to national economic crisis. This goal was not completed for this reason.

Use of Results: This goal will be continued in next year’s plan as this equipment is in dire need of replacement.

Program Goal: Ensure program enrollment is maintained and, if possible, increased.

Objectives: All contacts on referral list maintained by program head will receive at least one direct mailing about the program

Action Plan:

1. In collaboration with the PIO, compose letter of inquiry for mailing which includes registration dates.
2. Mail each contact a letter and brochure.
3. Follow up mailings with phone calls as needed to answer questions and encourage registration.

Assessment Strategy: Program enrollment will increase as compared to the previous year.

Assessment Outcomes: The mailing was completed as planned but did not have a significant effect on enrollment.

Use of Results: Will need to try alternative strategies for increasing enrollment during the summer.

Action Plan:

1. Secure permission from Cabinet to hold Car Show/Open House
2. Set date in conjunction with Cabinet and Director of Evening Operations & Safety (facility use)
3. Discuss advertising needs with PIO; PIO implements advertising
4. Prepare for and hold Car Show/Open House

College Goal: Provide an environment that supports employing and retaining a quality faculty and staff and promotes enhanced student learning, achievement, and development.

Division Goal: Provide access to and guidance in professional development opportunities to strengthen instructional delivery and to prepare for accreditation initiatives.

Program Goal: Provide instruction in current and emerging techniques to ensure students are prepared for the modern workplace.

Objectives: Students in the Special Finishes Class will be instructed in new and advanced air brush techniques.

Action Plan:

1. Instructor will attend the Automotive Photorealism and Pinstriping Workshop at the Blair School of Art in Blair, SC.
2. Instructor will use new techniques learned in class instruction for Special Finishes

Person(s) Responsible: Program head, PIO

Anticipated Date for Achieving Objective: May 2010

Assessment Strategy: Students will demonstrate proficiency in the new techniques; the PIO will photograph examples of student products that incorporate the new techniques.

Budget Needs: Approximately $1,500 for registration and travel

Assessment Outcomes: Will be completed in May 2010

Use of Results: Will be completed in May 2010

College Goal: Provide facilities for student learning that capitalize on state-of-the-art instructional applications.

Division Goal: Provide facilities, staffing, and services that support educational program delivery.

Program Goal: Ensure students are trained on state-of-the-art equipment consistent with industry standards.

Objectives: All students will be instructed on upgraded post-pulling equipment.

Action Plan:

1. Purchase materials to repair and upgrade current post pulling equipment
2. Implement repairs and upgrades.
3. Put current frame straightener equipment on bid to sell to increase space for instruction.

Note: this was not accomplished last year due to funding issues; Dean of Institutional Development recommends investigating possible use of equipment funds.

Person(s) Responsible: Program head

Anticipated Date for Achieving Objective: Spring 2010

Assessment Strategy: Students will demonstrate proficiency in the use of post pulling equipment.

Budget Needs: Approximately $1,500 for parts

Assessment Outcomes: Will be completed in May 2010

Use of Results: Will be completed in May 2010

College Goal: Develop and implement instructional programs and services,both traditional and distance learning offerings, consistent with the assessed needs of the constituent groups in the College's service area and with state and national standards, including training and retraining of the workforce.

Division Goal: Provide credit and non-credit programming to enhance economic development of the service area.

Program Goal: To increase enrollment and create an interest in the program.

Objectives: Promote program through Car Show/Open House

Action Plan:

1. Review previous Car Show events and procedures to improve and fine tune process and strategy
2. Secure permission from Cabinet to hold another Car Show/Open House
3. Set date in conjunction with Cabinet and Director of Evening Operations & Safety (facility use)
4. Discuss advertising needs with PIO; PIO implements advertising
5. Prepare for and hold 2nd Annual Car Show/Open House

Person(s) Responsible: Program head, PIO, Director of Evening Operations & Safety

Anticipated Date for Achieving Objective: Spring Semester 2010

Assessment Strategy: Fall enrollment will be maintained or increase when compared with previous year; incoming students will be questioned regarding how they learned of the program

Budget Needs: Regular program budget and marketing budget funds will be used.

Assessment Outcomes: Will be completed in May 2010

Use of Results: Will be completed in May 2010