Department Goal: To broaden what is offered at the men’s facility.

Objectives: To review the current the number of offerings at the men’s unit and look into what is needed to prepare them for re-entry to society.

Action Plan:

1. Look at what is being offered at similar facilities.
2. Meet with personnel at Southern Correctional Institute to discuss hours and classroom space available.
3. Complete any necessary paperwork for approval in Raleigh.
4. Pilot any identified options.

Assessment Strategy:

1. Contacting/visiting other facilities.
2. Schedule said classes.
3. A re-entry program to meet the needs of all interested residents at the men’s unit.

Assessment Outcomes: Four additional classes were offered. The laptops at the men’s facility give them good marketable skills. It was determined that other facilities are not offering as much as we currently are.

Use of Results: We will continue to monitor what other agencies are offering. Space is still an issue, but was offered the use of the library.

Department Goal: Better prepare students for matriculation to society.

Objectives:

1. Increase number of Asset testers at SCI
2. Increase enrollment in developmental classes

Action Plan:

1. Review the number of students that tested at SCI last year.
2. Document the number of students that enrolled in developmental classes
3. Discuss the possibility of offering more testing days with SCI and the director of counseling.
4. Meet with the department chair to work out a strategy to encourage more participation in these classes.
5. Meet with students before and after Asset testing to encourage signing-up for developmental classes.

Assessment Strategy: Dates set for testing and advising.

Assessment Outcomes: Number of testers was reviewed with Ms. Gaddy (Counselor) Ms. Morton reviewed the number of students in all of the developmental classes and shared results with Donna Beverly. SCI & MCC encouraged Asset testing. Students were encouraged during academic advising to enroll in developmental classes. Asset testing was down slightly, but developmental classes increased by four students. We may Asset test one more time in May, which may bring the numbers up.

Use of Results: Completed for now, but will continue to monitor.

Department Goal: To maintain/improve the number of completers at SCI for both curriculum and continuing education.

Objectives: To strengthen scheduling strategies that are currently in place for program completion.

Action Plan:

1. Continue to offer enough 8-week classes to insure that certificate completion in one semester is possible.
2. Develop a strategy with the Horticulture instructor to attract and retain more students.
3. Monitor the number curriculum and continuing educational completers.
4. Continue to encourage student enrollment in certificate classes.
5. Continue to encourage SCI staff to allow at least a small cohort for this purpose.
6. Recruit for Continuing Educational classes.

Assessment Strategy:

1. Scheduling classes
2. Continue matrix
3. Increase in completion rates.

Assessment Outcomes: Student records were reviewed and academic advising was offered specifically two times per year and also as needed when requested by students. We actively recruited for Continuing Educational classes with posters and question/answer sessions. Curriculum completers increased from 25 in 2007 to 59 in 2008. Number of completers for continuing education is approximately 22 students more than the previous year.

Use of Results: Continued discussion with SCI to encourage a cohort. Continue to encourage students to enroll in certificate program and Con. Ed. Classes.

Department Goal: Integrate Accounting certificate for SCI students

Objectives: Add full-time faculty position to support additional certificate.

Action Plan:

1. Review the number of students interested in this program and review space and time availability.
2. Meet with the VP of Instruction and the Associate Dean to discuss.
3. Meet with the staff at SCI to discuss how soon the additional school building will be in place.
4. Submit PJF with justification
5. Add position if supported by data and if funding is available.

Assessment Strategy: Look at ways to access funding

Assessment Outcomes: Time, space, as well as student interest was reviewed. Met with all appropriate staff at MCC & SCI and discussed what was needed to implement new certificate program. Additional space was not needed, as just one class per semester has been added (and was added to Friday afternoon). It was determined that due to the economic downturn; a new position would not be advisable at this time. Current staff at MCC will handle the additional class each semester. Twelve students enrolled for the two new accounting classes that were offered in Fall of 2008 and Spring 2009.

Use of Results: Will continue to add an additional class each semester for those students wishing to complete an accounting certificate. Will continue to look for ways to fund a new position.

College Goal: Develop and implement instructional programs and services, both traditional and distance learning offerings, that are 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.

Department Goal: To create students which are more marketable in the workforce.

Objectives: To implement Career Readiness training at Southern Correctional Institution.

Action Plan:

1. Review current HRD classes being taught.
2. Meet with personnel at Southern Correctional Institute to discuss funding and classroom space.
3. Paperwork to Raleigh has been completed – now awaiting approval.
4. Discuss with SCI personnel space requirements.

Person(s) Responsible: Coordinator of Prison Programs, SCI personnel, VP of Instruction, VP of Continuing Education.

Anticipated Date for Achieving Objective: Program hoped to be in place by Fall semester - 2009

Assessment Strategy:

1. Contact and visit Rowan Cabarrus Community College and access their current program. (share notes and paperwork with SCI)
2. Look for funds (SCI may be able to access funds through Raleigh)
3. Hire appropriate adjunct
4. Schedule classes.

Budget Needs: Start-up cost depends on funding. 1st scenario: Teach from workbooks – cost of $1500. 2nd scenario: Computer based Keytrain/workkeys program – cost of approx. $14,500 for computers and license fee. Adjunct salary depends on room availability. ($5000 - $10,000)

Assessment Outcomes: Will be completed in Spring 2009

Use of Results: Will be completed in Spring 2009

College Goal: Develop and implement instructional programs and services, both traditional and distance learning offerings, that are 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.

Department Goal: Provide current written data and updated technology to support changing workplace trends.

Objectives: To upgrade textbooks and technology at Southern Correctional Institution

Action Plan:

1. Inventory and document the current textbooks in use.
2. Replace old, worn-out, and out of date textbooks. (as budget allows)
3. Check with department heads regarding the effectiveness of said textbooks.
4. Check prices with the bookstore.
5. Meet with SCI regarding budget requirements for 2009/2010.

Person(s) Responsible: 1. Coordinator of Prison Programs 2. Associate Deans. 3. SCI staff.

Anticipated Date for Achieving Objective: By Fall 2009

Assessment Strategy:  Present quotes to all departments (and SCI) and decide if feasible.

Budget Needs: $5000 - $6000

Assessment Outcomes: Will be completed in May 2009

Use of Results: Will be completed in May 2009

College Goal: Develop and implement instructional programs and services, both traditional and distance learning offerings, that are 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.

Department Goal: To maintain/improve the number of completers at SCI for both curriculum and continuing education.

Objectives: To strengthen scheduling strategies that is currently in place for program completion.

Action Plan:

1. Continue to offer enough 8-week classes to insure that certificate completion in one semester if possible.
2. Monitor the number curriculum and continuing educational completers.
3. Continue to encourage student enrollment in certificate classes.
4. Continue to encourage SCI staff to allow at least a small cohort for this purpose.
5. Continue to recruit for ALL classes, both Con. Ed & Curriculum.

Person(s) Responsible: Coordinator of Prison Programs, SCI personnel, VP of Instruction, VP of Continuing Education.

Anticipated Date for Achieving Objective: Outcome achieved by May 2009

Assessment Strategy:

1. Scheduling classes
2. Continue matrix
3. Increase in completion rates.

Budget Needs: Adjunct salaries $6000.00

Assessment Outcomes: Will be completed in May 2010

Use of Results: Will be completed in May 2010