Division Goal 2: Meet training needs for current and expanded employment opportunities of the service area as a result of changing workforce demographics.

Program Goal: Create a healthy interest in the new program.

Objectives: At the end of the 2007-2008 school year the program will consist of at least five students in the program.

Action Plan:

1. Increase awareness in the program through the following: MCC high school recruiting, MCC Job Fair, creation and distribution of a professional brochure, advertisement in local and state newspapers, mailings to current and former GSM and BA students of MCC and surrounding colleges, possible television promos with local news channels, and national magazine ads.
2. Research the feasibility of joining the Safari Club International Club ($$$)

Assessment Strategy: Review number of students enrolled in the program major.

Assessment Outcomes: As of March 2008 we had two students enrolled under the SSM Major; as of May 2008, we had two more students added or transfer into the program, making a total of 4 students!! An advisory board was created and met on November 15 from 6-7 pm. All but one member attended.

Use of Results: Work with recruiter to get more students for next year. The board will plan to meet again in the Spring 2008 (in April).

Division Goal 1: Maintain a high level of instruction and/or job performance by providing access to continuing professional development activities.

Program Goal: Provide quality instruction.

Objectives:

1. Hire qualified instructors for new courses- must have appropriate associates/bachelor’s degree and experience in the field of study.
2. Hire qualified instructors for new MKT courses-- must have appropriate bachelor’s degree and experience in the field of study.

Action Plan:

1. Place ad in local and regional newspapers, with Job Link, and on MCC’s website for new positions. Also have gunsmith program head, Wayne Bernauer, check his resources for prospective instructors for courses.
2. Assemble an interview team.
3. Interview applicants.
4. Check references and qualifications.

Assessment Strategy: Contracts given to new Instructors

Assessment Outcomes: Instructor ad has been changed and the hiring for this position will take place during the summer 2008 semester

Use of Results: Will be completed in Summer 2008

Division Goal 3: Provide facilities that meet current and future instructional programming needs.

Program Goal: Provide equipment for program needs.

Objectives: Purchase equipment needed for the new SSM classes as outlined in the start-up activity plan.

Action Plan:

1. Research the guns and equipment needed for the new class.
2. Fill out requisition form for equipment.
3. Find safe place to store equipment.

Assessment Strategy: Purchase order and delivery of goods, after all purchases ordered compare to the start-up activity plan.

Assessment Outcomes: No equipment has been ordered yet. We will store weapons in the gun room when we get them.

Use of Results: The Gunsmithing Program Head is under the understanding that he will order weapons when the classes that need them become available.

Division Goal 2: Meet training needs for current and expanded employment opportunities of the service area as a result of changing workforce demographics.

Program Goal: Develop advertising and recruiting strategies.

Objectives: Provide SSM program with sufficient marketing material and activities.

Action Plan:

1. Advertise using TV and print material.
2. Recruit local high school juniors and seniors.
3. Develop a curriculum brochure.
4. Run ads about program in local and regional newspapers: Montgomery Herald, Charlotte Observer, Greensboro News & Record, Raleigh News & Observer, Winston-Salem Journal.
5. Run ads quarterly in related trade publications.
6. Work with local TV news channel on running story about new program in North Carolina Community College System.
7. Mail out information to former students in the GSM and BA departments at MCC.
8. Mail out information to former students in the GSM departments at near by community colleges.

Assessment Strategy: We will have the publications in hand, and assess the number of students enrolled in the program.

Assessment Outcomes: Local and nation wide advertising has been conducted through newspapers and magazines. Local high school students will be addressed with information about the program in an upcoming campus tour in April. Surveys are also being conducted with past inquiries to assess their needs.

Use of Results: Use information to make program more attractive ad adaptive to prospective student needs.

Division Goal: Meet training needs for current and expanded employment opportunities of the service area as a result of changing workforce demographics. 

Department Goal/Program: Help meet the financial needs of students interested in this program.

Objectives: Develop scholarships for students in new program.

Action Plan:

1. Create guidelines for the scholarships with the help of the advisory committee.
2. Meet with financial aid to set up scholarships
3. Complete appropriate paperwork to set up scholarships

Assessment Strategy: Publications in hand

Assessment Outcomes: Has not been completed at this time.

Use of Results: Will be completed in 2008-2009 school year.

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 1: Respond to service area economic trends by providing continued training and/or upgrading for current workforce needs and by pursuing new programming in potential expansion areas.

Department/Program Goal: Create a healthy interest in the new program.

Objectives:

1. At the end of the 2008-2009 school year the program will consist of at least five students in the program.
2. Provide SSM program with sufficient marketing material and activities.

Action Plan:

1. Increase awareness in the program through the following: MCC high school recruiting, MCC Job Fair, continued advertisement in local and state newspapers, follow-up mailings to current and former GSM and BA students of MCC and surrounding colleges, possible television promos with local news channels, and national magazine ads.
2. 1. Advertise using TV and print material.
   2. Recruit local high school juniors and seniors.
   3. Run ads about program in local and regional newspapers: Montgomery Herald, Charlotte Observer, Greensboro News & Record, Raleigh News & Observer, and Winston- Salem Journal.
   4. Run ads quarterly in related trade publications.
   5. Work with local TV news channel on running story about new program in North Carolina Community College System.
   6. Continue mailing information to former students in the GSM and BA departments at MCC.
   7. Continue mailing information to former students in the GSM departments at near by community colleges.

Person(s) Responsible: recruiting activities: Student Activities Coordinator, Program Head, and Gunsmithing Program Head; advertising: PIO (with input from Program Heads), mailings: Program Head and Associate Dean of Business Technologies

Anticipated Date for Achieving Objective: May 2009

Assessment Strategy: Review number of students enrolled in the program major.

Budget Needs: ~ $18,200 + Special Funds

Assessment Outcomes: Will be completed in May 2009

Use of Results: Will be completed in May 2009

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

Division Goal 2: Provide facilities, staffing and services that support educational program delivery.

Department/Program Goal: Provide quality instruction.

Objectives: Hire qualified full time instructors for new SSM courses and new MKT courses - must have appropriate associates/bachelor’s degree and experience in the field of study.

Action Plan:

1. Place ad in local and regional newspapers, with Job Link, and on MCC’s website for new positions. Also have Gunsmithing Program Head, check his resources for prospective instructors for SSM courses. (Position announcement has been sent to Bass Pro Shops, Gander Mountain, and Dick’s Sporting Goods stores in all US areas.)
2. Assemble an interview team.
3. Interview applicants.
4. Check references and qualifications.

Person(s) Responsible: Program Head, Associate Dean of Business Technologies, Gunsmithing Program Head, Human Resources Coordinator

Anticipated Date for Achieving Objective: Summer 2008 – Summer 2009

Assessment Strategy: Contracts given to new Instructors

Budget Needs: ~ $25,000 - 30,000 Special Funds

Assessment Outcomes: Will be completed in August 2008

Use of Results: Will be completed in August 2008

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

Division Goal 2: Provide facilities, staffing and services that support educational program delivery.

Department Goal/Program:  Provide equipment for program needs.

Objectives: Purchase equipment needed for the new SSM classes as outlined in the start-up activity plan

Action Plan:

1. Research the guns and equipment needed for the new class.
2. Fill out requisition form for equipment.

Person(s) Responsible: Gunsmithing Program Head (with help from Program Head and Associate Dean of Business Technologies)

Anticipated Date for Achieving Objective: Fall 2008

Assessment Strategy: Purchase order and delivery of goods, after all purchases ordered compare to the start-up activity plan.

Budget Needs: ~$15,000 Special Funds

Assessment Outcomes: Will be completed in August  2008

Use of Results: Will be completed in August 2008

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 1: Respond to service area economic trends by providing continued training and/or upgrading for current workforce needs and by pursuing new programming in potential expansion areas.

Department/Program Goal: Continue to strengthen program goals and objectives.

Objectives: Meet with advisory board at least annually to receive support and input.

Action Plan:

1. Call a meeting to order in the early Fall 2008 Semester to review progress and discuss new business.
2. Call a second meeting in mid-Spring 2009 if needed.
3. Continue to research the feasibility of joining the Safari Club International Club ($$$)- possible advisory member

Person(s) Responsible: Program Head, Gunsmithing Program Head, and Associate Dean of Business Technologies

Anticipated Date for Achieving Objective: May 2009

Assessment Strategy: Number of board members attending, input generated, financial support continued.

Budget Needs: ~ $300 + Special Funds

Assessment Outcomes: Will be completed in May 2009

Use of Results: Will be completed in May 2009