Progress Report
2002 - 2003 College Goals and Planning Priorities
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Goal 1 Deliver quality programs and effective instruction that result in students achieving identified learning outcomes.
Twenty new courses were added to the college transfer
curriculum fall 2002: Art Appreciation, Art History, Art Portfolio and Resume,
Photography, Computer Art, Voice and Diction, Acting, Stagecraft, Directing,
Introduction to Drama, Introduction to the Novel, Critical Thinking, Advanced
Film Studies, Chorus I and II, Jazz Ensemble, Ensemble I and II, Classic Music
I and II, and Soccer.
Effective fall semester 2002, eight courses were dropped
form the Arts and Sciences curriculum: Descriptive Astronomy, Oral
Communication, Introductory Geology, Swimming, Sailing I and II, State and
Local Government, and Introduction to Exceptionality.
1b.
Pilot a new and revised curriculum program review process with five selected
CFCC curricula.
A
new, revised curriculum program review process was developed and adopted by the
Institutional Effectiveness Committee. The Occupational Therapy Assistant,
Machining Technology, Paralegal Technology, and Heavy Equipment and Transport
Technology programs were piloted using the new process during FY2002-2003.
1c.
Increase the number and variety of continuing education offerings 25% by
developing specialized management courses for business and industry, developing
bridge courses with curriculum instruction where feasible, providing training
for dislocated workers to prepare for re-entry into the workforce and utilizing
self-supporting funds to launch new continuing education initiatives.
The number and variety of continuing education courses
increased by 17% for FY2002-2003 and included:
*Seventeen new courses at the Hampstead Campus;
*Six courses created as part of a Web Design Certificate
program for the BIG Center;
*Two completely customized classes, Strategies for
Success, provided for the Wilmington Housing Authority;
*Twelve customized computer courses developed for General
Electric;
*Three 40-hour HRD courses for Nurse Aides;
*OSHA Course for the Pender Correctional Center;
*Three leadership training classes for New Hanover County
employees;
*Six Auto Dealer Certification Courses;
*Two Vehicle Escort Driver Courses;
*ISO and Lean Manufacturing training for local
industry offered in partnership with North Carolina State University Industrial
Extension Service;
*Computer Office Specialist course to train
dislocated workers for jobs in an office environment;
*Achieve Global Management courses for area businesses
and industries;
*Four classes for Pender County Schools for
teacher's aides in 'Effective Teacher Training' in partial fulfillment of
requirements of the "No Child Left Behind Act",
*Firefighter Training Lab with eight-three new
students enrolled for a 28% increase over last year, and
*Nurse Aid I and II classes at New Hanover
Regional Medical Center representing a 100% enrollment increase from the
previous year.
1d.
Increase access to literacy training by 20% for populations with less than a high
school education and for those already in the workplace but lacking basic
skills.
In
one year, the local service area population served by literacy rose 24.8% from
2,704 (2000-2001) to 3,375 (2001-2002). Concurrently, FTE generated by Cape
Fear's literacy training program increased 17.87%, from 319.5 in FY2000-2001 to
376.6 in FY2001-2002.
1e.
Increase occupational extension and self-supporting workforce development
classes by 20% in Pender County.
Occupational
extension and self-supporting classes offered in Pender County increased 16.5%
from 368 classes in 2001-2002 to 429 classes for 2002-2003. Seventeen new
courses were offered at the Hampstead Campus including a Firefighter Rookie
Academy, six courses required for a Web Design Certificate Program and three
HRD classes for Nurse Aides were offered at the Burgaw Campus, and four teacher
aide training classes were developed
for Pender County Schools.
1f. Increase by 10% the number of students
completing the CFCC Adult High School program.
The
number of CFCC Adult High School graduates grew from 91 in FY2000-2001 to 127
for FY2001-2002 representing an increase of 39.6%.
1g.
Obtain approval from the State Board of Community Colleges to offer an
International Business program with a concentration in E-Commerce.
The
North Carolina Community College State Board granted CFCC approval to offer an
E-Commerce program. The start date for the program is Fall Semester, 2003. A
search process is in progress to hire a full-time lead instructor for the
program.
1h.
Maintain the high pass rates achieved by curriculum students on licensure and
certification examinations.
The
following curriculum programs maintained high student pass rates on various
licensure and certification examinations:
Dental
Hygiene - 100% pass rate on National Boards and 91% on State Boards
Dental
Assisting - 100% pass rate on infection control section of National Boards
Occupational
Therapy Assistant - 91% pass rate on National Boards
Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN) - 100% pass rate on State Boards
Associate
Degree Nursing (ADN) - 95% pass rate on State Boards
Phlebotomy
- 82% pass rate on National Boards
Radiology
- 100% pass rate on National Boards
Pharmacy
Technology - 100% pass rate on State Boards
Cosmetology
- 90% pass rate on State Boards
1i.
Complete the accreditation recommendations from the Joint Review Committee on
Education in Radiologic Technology
(JCERT) for the Radiography program.
Accreditation
recommendations received from the Joint Review Committee on Education in
Radiologic Technology (JCERT) were fulfilled by the CFCC Radiography
program.
1j.
Begin the process of obtaining accreditation for the Sonography program with
the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
The
CFCC Sonography program has begun steps to obtain accreditation with the
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs which will be a
multi-year process.
1k.
Increase the Associate Degree Nursing faculty to support the increase in enrollment.
Four
additional Associate Degree Nursing faculty were employed during FY2002-2003 to
meet enrollment demands.
1l.
Examine the needs of the Early Childhood Education program to meet new public
school mandates for the education of teacher assistants.
Additional
full-time faculty were approved for the Early Childhood Education program to
support increasing CFCC course offerings to help meet the public school
mandates for the education of teacher assistants.
1m.
Evaluate and implement certification testing in the engineering curriculum
programs.
The
Electronics Engineering Technology program provided its second year students
the opportunity to take the National Electronics Technician Association
professional associate-level certification examination. CFCC Electronics
Engineering Technology students achieved a 100% pass rate on this exam for
2002-2003.
1o.
Develop a student recruitment plan for the Paralegal and Manicuring curriculum
programs.
Strategies
for recruiting students to the Paralegal and Manicuring programs are currently
being developed.
1n.
Begin a Film and Video Production curriculum program.
A
new Film and Video Production Certificate program began fall semester 2002. A
Diploma program in Film and Video Production will be added to the curriculum in
FY2003-2004.
1o.
Develop a 'career track' in the Marine Technology curriculum to include
hydrographic surveying, fisheries, and geophysical surveying.
Work
continues on this objective but no new tracks are yet developed.
1p.
Complete the curriculum improvement project for the Industrial Maintenance
program.
A
curriculum improvement project for the Industrial Maintenance program was
completed and as a result, the curriculum was modified and the program name was
changed to Industrial Systems Technology.
Other
Accomplishments:
Curriculum
enrollment increased from 6,070 fall semester 2001 to 6,919 fall semester 2002
representing a 14% increase in one year.
According
to the North Carolina Common Follow-Up System, a state-level database, 98% of
CFCC graduates are employed within one year of graduating.
CFCC
Architectural Technology students entered the third annual North Carolina
Sustainable Building Design Competition with ten other 2-year and 4-year
colleges. The final competition was held at North Carolina State University
April 27, 2003 with CFCC placing third (.02 of a point from first place) in the
state design contest and receiving an award of $2,250.
CFCC
Cosmetology students participated in the National Cosmetology Association of
North Carolina Student Competition taking first place in four categories and
receiving a total of twelve individual awards.
Microsoft
Office User Specialist (MOUS) Certification in Access 2002 and Excel 2000 was
obtained for the Business curriculum and CFCC students achieved a 68% pass rate
on the MOUS certification exams.
Received
approval to fund a Co-operative Education Coordinator position for FY 2003-2004
and to expand the CFCC Co-operative Education program to provide students real
work experience outside the classroom.
The
number of student records processed in Continuing Education increased 11% from
31,426 in 2001-2002 to 34,870 for 2002-2003.
CFCC
Compensatory Education students competed in the local 2003 Special Olympics
with eight students receiving first place blue ribbons in several categories.
The
CFCC Basic Skills students met or exceeded all seven of the standards
established by the North Carolina Community College System for measuring the
performance of Basic Skills programs throughout the North Carolina Community
College System.
The
CFCC Compensatory Education program received a $31,000 grant from the North
Carolina Community College System to begin a 'World of Work' Program that will
provide career exploration and job shadowing opportunities to CFCC compensatory
education students.
Goal
2. Provide adequate facilities to support the rapid growth of the college and
improve the maintenance, safety, and security of all campuses.
2a.
Renovate facilities to expand Shipping and Receiving, Mail Room and Central
Stores.
Established
a new workroom for Computer Services and expanded floor space for Shipping and
Receiving, the Mail Room, and Central Stores on the ground floor of the McLeod
Building.
2b.
Consolidate Print Shop and Copy Center into renovated space in McLeod Building.
The
Print Shop and Copy Center were moved into renovated floor space on the first
floor of the McLeod building and renamed
"Printing Services". This move has provided a better work environment
for staff, space to house up-to-date printing equipment and improved printing
services for faculty and staff.
2c.
Equip and staff the North Campus Copy Center and develop on-line procedures for
receiving jobs and documents for printing.
A
Printing Services office was equipped and staffed at the North Campus. New
'online' procedures were developed to receive printing jobs at the North Campus
from remote locations.
2d.
Relocate seven Business Department curriculum programs from the Downtown Campus
to the North Campus and develop management and administrative procedures to
address a geographically split department.
Office
Systems Technology, Business Administration, Accounting, Information Systems
Technology, Medical Transcription, Real Estate, and Customer Service programs
were moved from the Downtown Campus to the North Campus fall semester 2002.
2e.
Plan for the renovation of the Culinary and Hotel Restaurant Management
facilities located in the Emmart Building.
Plans
were completed for the renovation of the Culinary and Hotel and Restaurant
Management facilities to include a larger kitchen, dining room and storage
areas.
2f. Relocate the Criminal Justice and Paralegal
curriculum programs to the North Campus.
The
Criminal Justice Technology and Paralegal Technology programs were moved from
the Downtown Campus to the North Campus fall semester 2002.
2g.
Pursue the $1 million bond funded pier replacement project for Marine
Technology vessels.
The construction of a concrete replacement pier was
completed at the Downtown Campus waterfront within budget and on schedule.
Other
Accomplishments:
Completed construction of the first 117,000 square foot
building on the North Campus, took occupancy during fall semester 2002 and held
a Dedication and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on March 27, 2003. The CFCC Board of
Trustees announced the naming of the building as the "McKeithan Center" in honor of CFCC President, Dr. Eric B.
McKeithan.
Maintenance staff renovated facilities on the ground
floor of the McLeod Building for
Printing Services, Shipping and Receiving, the Mail Room, and Central Stores.
In addition, a computer workshop and maintenance laboratory were constructed. The work was completed for less cost than
original estimates from a private contractor.
Preloading of the foundation for a second building on the
North Campus was begun and scheduled for completion spring 2003.
Awarded contract to Clancy & Theys for construction
of an elevator tower and renovations to the McLeod Building with a projected
completion date of December 2003.
Reconfigured the infrastructure of the water fountain and
flower garden installed in Tabitha's Courtyard and funded by the CFCC
Foundation.
Negotiated with carpet vendor to replace soiled carpet in
Business and Industry Building at no cost to the college.
The CFCC Cafeteria provided a more diverse choice of
foods including low-fat selections and other health foods resulting in an
increase in sales and profits.
Installed
new boilers in the Science Building at the Downtown Campus and at the Hampstead
Campus.
Relocated the Foundation Office to renovated space in the
General Administration Building. The new offices were opened for viewing by the
Foundation Board members following their January meeting and three Foundation
committee meetings have been held in the new offices since then.
Relocated the Landscape Gardening program to the North Campus.
A new building for this program was constructed by CFCC Carpentry students,
wired by the Electrical/Electronics Technology students and Air Conditioning,
Heating and Refrigeration Technology students installed the heating and cooling
system.
Goal
3. Incorporate the appropriate use of
technology for students, faculty and staff
and provide training in accessing
and applying the technology.
3a.
Consolidate faculty and staff training to the new Technology Training Center
located in the LRC and develop a program of professional development
opportunities for faculty and staff.
A
new Technology Training Center (TTC) opened October 2002 in the Learning
Resource Center at the Downtown Campus. Computer Services installed and
configured the faculty/staff computers and printer to be used for college
professional development training activities in the center. Through four Foundation mini-grants,
software was purchased and instructors were hired to offer the first training
sessions in the TTC spring and summer 2003.
3b.
Create a Web-Page on the CFCC Intranet to promote and facilitate training
opportunities for faculty and staff and for posting college policies and
procedures related to information technology.
Due
to competing priorities, the web page was not implemented however, this
objective will be carried forward to next year.
The
Learning Resource Center conducted a survey to collect information pertaining
to faculty and staff training needs. Results of this survey will be posted on
the Technology Training section of the CFCC Intranet and training sessions will
also be posted as they are scheduled.
3c.
Migrate the current administrative computing system (IPPS) to the Computer
Information System (CIS) known as Colleague.
Implemented
the new Colleague Computer Information System (CIS) to enable the college to
execute the various software applications associated with this system.
3d.
Create a networking and wide area network for the North Campus.
Networked
and connected the North Campus to the Downtown Campus with redundant links for
voice and data to assure maximum "up time".
Five 'state of the art' Novell servers provide the North Campus with
resources such as file, print, authentication, application services, connection
to SUN and Datatel administrative systems, and a robust Firewall to ensure
network security. The North Campus enjoys high-speed access to the Internet
through its own Internet Service Provider.
3e.
Populate the North Campus with the required computer equipment and peripherals.
The
North Campus was populated with over 400 computers and 40 printers in major
areas such as the Learning Resource Center, Learning Lab, various offices and
twelve labs.
3f.
Ensure that the Help Desk is always manned to handle urgent calls more
expeditiously, provide feedback on continuing Help Desk issues and create a
"virtual suggestion box" on the CFCC Intranet.
Additional
personnel were secured to help cover the HelpDesk, but were pulled away on
other urgent support matters due to increased workloads.
3g.
Implement the various phases of the Computer Information System (CIS) project: Go
live with General Ledger, Projects Accounting, Accounts Payable, Purchasing and
Fixed Assets July 1, 2002, Payroll by January 1, 2003 and Accounts Receivable
and Cash Receipting between March and June 2003. Implement new Account code system July 1, 2002 and provide
in-house training on the new account code system. Implement electronic purchase
requisitions and keep CIS project on track by hosting meetings, attending
required training and testing and implementing all applications
Implemented
General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Fixed Assets Inventory Control
and Projects Accounting July 1, 2002, which included data conversions from the
SUN to the new Colleague Computer Information Systems (CIS). Implemented the
Human Resource System January 1, 2002, which included data conversions from the
SUN to Colleague and successfully completed two student data conversions to the
Colleague test account. The clean up of curriculum and non-curriculum student
data is currently in process.
3h. Pursue
on-line and telephone credit card registration for continuing education
classes.
Online
registration capabilities are being reviewed with the Telemagic software
currently used in the Continuing Education Department. Training and technical
support to fully utilize features of the software that support on-line and
telephone registration are being negotiated.
3i. The Personnel Office will plan for the
implementation of the Personnel Module of the Computer Information System (CIS) project by attending training sessions
and entering CFCC data in the testing modules.
During FY2002-2003,
Personnel Office staff attended nine training sessions on the new Colleague
Computer Information System including the overview system and entered CFCC data
into the Coltest account.
Other Accomplishments:
Incorporated the use of 3-D
prototypes into the Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum by acquiring a
state-of-the-art rapid prototype machine to make 3-D prototype structural parts
from Computer Assisted Drafted (CAD) drawings.
Expanded opportunities for
the Electronics Engineering Technology students by initiating an Amateur Radio
Club.
Acquired a HASS Computer
Numerical Control milling machine for the Machining Technology program allowing
students to mill metal parts from Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) files.
Incorporated cutting-edge
renewable energy training into the Electronics Engineering and Mechanical
Engineering curricula through the acquisition of fuel cells and photovoltaic
and wind energy equipment.
Goal
4. Enhance the teaching and learning process through the provision of adequate,
up-to-date equipment and learning resources that are accessible to users and in
formats consistent with prevailing technologies suitable to the college's needs
and goals.
4a.
Develop a Bibliographic Instruction program that insures every CFCC student has
access to adequate instruction in the use of library and information resources.
A Bibliographic Instruction Classroom opened
August 2002 in the Learning Resource Center(LRC) at the Downtown Campus. This
new classroom has 24 student computers, an instructor computer and a printer.
Interested faculty may schedule classes taught by LRC staff both day and
evening. Faculty may also use the Bibliographic Instruction classroom for
further library research with their classes.
4b.
LRC will publicize and schedule open classes throughout the year in the use of
the library catalog, NC Live and other web databases on the student computer
toolbar.
The
Learning Resource Center offered individualized classes for students in the new
Bibliographic Instruction Classroom on such topics as Library Orientation, the
Internet, NCLive and other web databases on the student computer toolbar.
4c.
Update the entire library reference print collection during summer, 2002.
The
CFCC Library reference print collection was weeded during the summer of 2002
and replacement volumes were ordered.
Suitable titles were transferred to the North Campus LRC reference
collection.
4d.
Update the Horizon library automation software from version 5.3 to 7.2 and
train all LRC staff in the use of the new software.
Horizon
7.2 library automation software was loaded on all LRC staff computers July
2002, version 7.21 was loaded November 2002, and version 7.23 was loaded April
2003. All LRC personnel were trained on the software by their supervisors.
4e.
Provide a home base for Horizon software training for the NCLITN Library
Consortium, whose membership includes Guilford Technical Community College, Davidson
Community College, Carteret Community College, and Cape Fear Community College.
During
FY2002-2003, Cape Fear Community College offered its resources as the home base
for Horizon software training from Dynix. Guilford Technical Community College,
Davidson Community College and Carteret Community College were unable to travel
to CFCC for training in 2002-2003, but the offer will be extended again next
year.
4f.
Transfer LRC staff, collections and resources to the North Campus and set-up
for opening day.
During
Christmas break and early in January 2003, approximately 7000 library volumes
were transferred from the Downtown Campus to the North Campus Learning Resource
Center. Over 100 serial titles were transferred or new subscriptions begun for
the Serials collection. A current staff
person was named as the North Campus Librarian and two additional LRC staff
transferred from the Downtown Campus to the North Campus. The North Campus
Learning Resource Center officially opened March 3, 2003.
4g.
Establish procedures for routing serials and the handling of specialized
library materials to the North Campus.
A
procedure was implemented January 2003 for routing serials to the North Campus
LRC and new procedures were implemented February 2003 for the handling of
specialized library materials to and from the North Campus. Intercampus mail
and interlibrary loan procedures were implemented March 2003.
4i.
Automate serials check-in, acquisitions and the circulation of the LRC Reserve
Collection.
The
LRC reserve collection was automated during the 2002 Christmas break. Serials
check-in and library acquisitions have not been automated. Funds for the specialized training of
personnel involved were not available in 2002-2003 but will be top priority for
2003-2004.
4j.
Open the Television/Video Studio to offer a film and video production program,
access to digitized media collections and recording of classroom and
college-wide activities.
The
Television/Video Studio opened at the Downtown Campus May 2003 for
instructional, documentary, promotional and distance education productions. A
Television/Video Production Specialist was hired to operate the study which is
furnished with state-of-the-art equipment.
4k.
Provide the North Campus classrooms with equipment needed for multimedia
presentations.
The
Learning Resource Center and Computer Services worked jointly to provide a
multimedia presentation system for the North Campus that will provide
video-on-demand to all classrooms. A cross-discipline committee assisted with
the development of specifications for the system. The equipment is being
installed during the spring semester and will be operational during summer
semester 2003.
4k.
Begin basic Graphics Production services for faculty and staff at the Downtown
and North Campuses.
A
video distribution system is in the process of being installed at the North
Campus.
A
Graphics Production position was not funded during 2002-2003 but the job duties
will be included in the job descriptions for the LRC Technician positions approved for both the North Campus LRC and the Downtown Campus LRC in FY 2003-2004.
4l.
Pursue development of specifications for the replacement of the Dan Moore
research vessel.
University-National Oceanography Laboratory System (U NOLS) vessel
specifications have been reviewed and the needs of the training platform for a
replacement vessel for the Dan Moore are near completion.
Other Accomplishments:
Relocated the CISCO lab to the North Campus to support the
Information Systems Technology program and upgraded three labs with hardware.
Increased the use of technology as a classroom teaching tool by
making Blackboard systems available at both the Downtown Campus and the North
Campus.
Goal
5. Provide increased access to educational opportunities through distance
learning.
5a. Increase distance education arts and sciences
course offerings.
Increased
online Arts and Sciences courses from 39 sections (19 courses) in FY2001-2002
to 57 sections (22 courses) during FY2002-2003.
5b. Extend online learning lab tutoring service to
all students enrolled in English, math, biology, chemistry, and accounting
courses.
Online learning lab tutoring
services were provided to students enrolled in mathematics courses during
2002-2003, however, the Blackboard software was not efficient and students had
difficulty accessing the math tools. Alternative software is being researched
for the future. Students enrolled in accounting, English, chemistry and biology
courses did not request online tutoring services through the learning lab
during 2002-2003.
5c. Implement online advising for college transfer
students.
With
the assistance of an ad hoc Web Advising Committee, online advising was piloted
fall semester, 2002. Computer Services maintains
and updates the site and is compiling usage statistics. Students whose advisors were located at the North Campus participated
and students self-advised, completed the appropriate online worksheets, and
submitted the Telephone Registration Worksheet to their advisors for approval.
Using e-mail, advisors sent students pin numbers and activation dates. Faculty
located at the Downtown Campus participated in online advising during spring
2003.
5d. Provide students Internet access to the
interactive Psychological Service Bureau (PSB) examination study guide to help
prospective Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, Dental Assisting,
Dental Hygiene, Radiography, and Sonography students prepare for the PSB
entrance examination.
Input
and suggestions were offered to the Learning Lab in the creation of a study
guide for the various Psychological Services Bureau (PSB) examinations offered
at CFCC. The study guide is located at the CFCC Career and Testing Services
home page www.cfcc.edu/testingservices/
and is made available to prospective Allied Health students. The guide is password
protected so students must call or come to the CFCC Learning Lab to receive a
password and special instructions. This has proved to be a successful endeavor as
evidenced by inquiries received from students all over the country. The CFCC
Career and Testing Services home page also has general information on each
Psychological Service Bureau (PSB) examination and provides a direct link to
PSB's home page which provides further information and study questions.
5e. Design online orientations for distance
education courses.
Computer
Services provided a series of faculty workshops on the development of online
orientations and updated the college distance education website with the
orientations. The majority of distance education faculty designed and placed
their online orientations on the website this academic year.
Orientations for Continuing
Education Ed-to-Go online classes, including telephone support, were provided
this year by the CFCC Business, Industry and Government Center staff.
5f. Form distance education subcommittees to
address student evaluation forms and peer review of online courses.
Two
distance education subcommittees were formed and met during fall 2002. A Peer Review Sub-Committee selected a model
from Alamance Community College for assessing CFCC distance education (DE)
courses. A Student Evaluation Sub-Committee is currently reviewing student
evaluation forms from other institutions. This committee will present its
findings to the CFCC Distance Education Committee and recommend changes to the
student evaluation surveys by fall 2003.
5g. Compare student performance in traditional
courses with student performance in distance education courses with emphasis on
grades and retention.
This objective was not met
because of time constraints. The new
Distance Education Department Chair will carry this objective forward for FY
2003-04.
5h. Provide training for distance education
students to access PRAXIS I to help prepare prospective education majors for
the reading, writing, and math entrance exams to the UNC system.
This
goal is ongoing. The CFCC learning lab
provided CFCC distance education students the ability to access PRAXIS I to
help prepare for reading, writing and mathematics entrance exams required by
the UNC system for education majors. The CFCC learning lab coordinator also
trained UNCW personnel to conduct workshops in the use of PRAXIS I for UNCW students.
5i. Increase by 20% the number of occupational
extension workforce development online classes.
One hundred ninety-one (191)
students registered for Medical online Continuing Education classes during this
first year of availability. To date, 153 students have registered for online
occupational extension workforce development classes. Based on the current rate
of enrollment, a 60% increase over last year is projected for the number
students registering for online occupational extension classes.
5j.
Increase the number of Business Department curriculum courses offered online.
Designed online orientations
and increased distance education courses in the Business Department curriculum
during FY 2002-2003 in Business Math,
Word Processing, Spreadsheet I, Accounting II, Office Systems Management, and
Text Entry and Formatting.
5k. Expand the marketing of CFCC telecourses.
CFCC
telecourses are now marketed on the new Public Broadcasting Station (PBS)
Campus website which collects email referrals from potential students seeking
more information about CFCC.
Goal
6. Strengthen partnerships with business and industry, public schools,
universities and others that are mutually beneficial and that maximize
resources in meeting the educational needs of the service area.
6a.
Expand the Huskins Bill program in Criminal Justice Technology to more high
schools in the service area.
The
CFCC Huskins Bill program in Criminal Justice Technology was expanded to all
four high schools in New Hanover County. Over 300 local high school students
from Pender and New Hanover Counties enrolled in a variety of CFCC Huskins
classes during FY2002-2003, more than double the enrollment of 120 students the
previous year. At least 1,000 students are expected to enroll in FY2003-2004.
6b.
Work with the University of North Carolina at Wilmington to develop a means
that will allow Cape Fear Community College Paralegal graduates to complete a
four-year degree.
CFCC
Public Services Department Chair held a series of meetings with University of
North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) staff to seek approval from UNCW to accept
CFCC Paralegal Technology graduates' transfer credits towards a four-year
degree. The UNCW History and Political Science Departments have reviewed the
CFCC Paralegal curricula and student transcripts. Pending a response from the
university, CFCC will proceed with accomplishing this objective.
6c.
Continuing education will work with local "grass roots" literacy groups and
agencies such as the Department of Social Services and the Wilmington Housing
Authority to increase literacy education in the service area by 20%.
The
FTE generated by Cape Fear's literacy training classes increased 17.87% up from
319.5 for FY2000-2001 to 376.6 for FY2001-2002.
The
CFCC Basic Skills staff continue to be involved in partnerships with local
agencies to promote the CFCC literacy program and the literacy needs of the
residents of New Hanover and Pender Counties. Agencies in partnership with CFCC
include: Smartstart, Pender and New Hanover County JobLink, Headstart, Cape
Fear Education Partners, Communities in School of Cape Fear, 21st
Century Community Partnerships, Cape Fear Literacy Council, HOLA, Wilmington
Adult Vocational Enrichment, Southeastern Mental Health, Pender County Migrant Education Program, and
Pender Memorial Hospital.
During
FY2002-2003, two literacy classes were offered in cooperation with the
Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA). A 'Youthbuild' class was offered to WHA
residents 16-20 years of age and a 'Stepup' class for residents ages 18 and
older. In cooperation with Pender County Headstart, literacy training was
offered in the Maple Hill community.
OTHER
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Over
70 Cape Fear Community College employees participated in the 2002 "Walk to Cure
Diabetes" and raised over $5,000 for the National Juvenile Diabetes
Association.
May
2003, 223 Cape Fear employees participated in the "American Cancer Society
Relay for Life" raising over $6.000 for cancer research.
CFCC
Carpentry and Electrical/Electronics students built two houses in partnership
with the Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA) to help provide low-income housing
in the community.
The
CFCC Landscape Gardening Program landscaped several homes for Habitat for
Humanity.
CFCC
Truck Driver Training program supported an annual food drive sponsored by the
United States Postal Service by providing a truck and trailer to transport
donated food.
The
CFCC Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene students hosted a "sealant clinic" for
the community and provided over $11,000 in free services to children from
low-income homes.
Dental
Assisting and Dental Hygiene students provided over 237 hours of dental health
education for the public schools in the CFCC service area.
The
University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) admissions staff and the CFCC
Arts and Sciences faculty met March 2002 to discuss and resolve transfer
issues. UNCW representatives plan to conduct a focus group session with CFCC
transfer students or administer a student survey to further evaluate the
transfer process.
The
CFCC Boat Building program hosted its annual Wooden Boat Show August 2002 on
the downtown waterfront with 40 boats on display and over 2,000 people in
attendance. The show is scheduled again this year for the last week of July.
Hotel
and Restaurant Management students collected over 1,200 cans of food to benefit
Mother Hubbard's Cupboard annual holiday food drive.
Students
in the Autobody Repair program painted two emergency use buses for New Hanover
Regional Medical Center.
Goal
7. Provide a comprehensive program of student development services that assist
students in achieving their goals including appropriate placement in courses
and curricula, financial assistance, counseling and advisement, career guidance,
and student activities and athletics.
7a. Research and prepare application for a
federal TRIO Grant to fund academic support services for low-income, first
generation students and students with disabilities to increase their academic
skills, retention and graduation rates and, as appropriate, facilitate entrance
into four-year colleges.
The
development of a TRIO grant proposal seeking federal funds to provide academic
support services to CFCC low income, first generation students and students
with disabilities was begun this year. The grant will be completed and
submitted in 2004 for consideration.
7b.
Arts and Sciences will explore ways to improve student retention by (a)
developing a new Study Skills course (ACA 090) for a control group of 40
students enrolled together in English 075 and Math 060 and compare their
success with students enrolled in English 075 and Math 060 but not ACS 090, (b) track grades of No Credit (NC) and Withdrew Passing (WC) and
compare to last year to determine what happens to the students earning NCs and
WPs , (c) offer voluntary Supplemental Instruction (SI) study groups to
students enrolled in courses with high attrition rates and compare success with
students not receiving SI, and (d) target students in college level courses who
do not have skills necessary for success and form Accelerated Learning Groups
(ALG) for them, comparing their success to students not in an ALG.
This
goal was not met for two reasons. The ACA 090 course,' Study Skills', was not
considered a developmental course nor required in any curriculum. It was
decided to offer ACA 111, 'College Study Skills', in lieu of ACA 090 since it
is required in all the college transfer programs. In addition, MAT 060,
'Essential Mathematics', was not blocked in the class schedule so a control
group could be identified and tracked.
7c.
Establish an interactive website within Career and Testing Services web pages
for students to post resumes and for potential employers to locate and find
employees best suited for their openings.
Computer
Services established a job resume-posting system, "Career Connection" for the
Career and Testing Services website. Students and recent graduates can now post
their resumes and potential employers can post job vacancies on the
system. "Career Connection" can be
accessed at www.cfcc.edu/career/connection.
7d. Explore the implementation of an alternative
placement test, ACCUPLACER, in lieu of, or in addition to the current ASSET
placement test for the purpose of improving the accuracy and validity of
student placement in appropriate courses.
The Accuplacer Placement test was researched
this year as a possible placement test for Cape Fear Community College. An in-service training session on the
"Merits of the Accuplacer" was offered to CFCC Deans, Department Chairs, Vice
President of Student Development, Counselors and other staff by a
representative of the College Board. CFCC surveyed other colleges using Accuplacer to gather input on the pros and
cons of the test. During FY2003-2004, Accuplacer will be piloted with a group
of CFCC students and the accuracy of their placement in college courses will be
compared with the accuracy of placement for students taking the ASSET before a
decision is made to adopt an alternative placement test.
7e.
Counselors will strive to streamline the selective admissions process for
Nursing and new Allied Health applicants by utilizing existing technologies to
create a database for point calculations and reporting.
The
CFCC counseling staff successfully implemented a new electronic database
reporting system for ten CFCC Allied Health programs which has improved
efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
7f. Provide 'at risk' students with a variety of
proactive intervention activities to help decrease the number of CFCC students
on academic probation.
Counselors
worked closely this year with all students enrolled in 'College Student
Success' classes. Three classroom
visits were made the first semester and 100% of the participating students
reported they were better informed about advising and attendance policies and
procedures.
7g.
Survey CFCC students to determine the 'cost of attendance' or a reasonable
estimate of expense students encounter while attending CFCC to assist the
Financial Aid Office in developing student budgets.
A
student survey was conducted resulting in the determination of a reasonable
estimate of student expenses and 'cost of attendance' for 2003-2004 to assist
the Financial Aid Office in developing student budgets.
7h.
Develop a Student Customer Satisfaction Survey and administer spring 2003 to
gather student feedback to be used for improving student development
services.
Due
to time constraints, a student survey was not administered during spring
2003. A customer satisfaction point of
contact survey is currently under development.
7i. Re-organize CFCC staff recruiting
responsibilities and the recruiting calendar for 2002-2003 to accommodate the
loss of the Director of Enrollment Management position.
All
counselors were assigned two high schools each in either New Hanover County or
Pender
County. Counselors scheduled bi-monthly visits to
their respective high schools each semester in addition to regular annual 'High
School Career Day' visits.
7j.
Develop proposal and receive approval to offer an additional intramural sport
at CFCC.
A
proposal for an additional intramural sport was approved by the president and
women's soccer sport was offered for the first time spring semester 2003.
7k.
Evaluate the need for an additional women's sport at CFCC for 2003-2004 to
balance gender in CFCC's athletic programs and meet Title IX gender equality
regulations.
The
addition of women's soccer sport spring semester 2003 improved the gender
balance in CFCC athletics.
7l. Re-evaluate the current student activities
schedule and staff responsibilities for the Downtown and North Campuses in
order to provide students at both campuses comparable student activities and
social events.
Due
to a delay in opening the first floor of the North Campus in fall semester
2002, this priority was not completed, however, the Student Activities unit
will strive to accomplish this objective during FY2003-2004. A 'North Campus
Spring Fling 2003' has been added to student activities to provide a comparable
social activity for the North Campus students.
To provide seamless service
to all students, Student Development unit posted weekly office hours at the
North Campus to meet the needs of students without the disruption of services
at the Downtown Campus.
7m.
Develop an academic monitoring system for student athletes to help them balance
academics and athletics and prevent ineligibility.
During
fall semester 2002, the athletic program began distributing progress reports on
CFCC athletes to faculty and athletes and implemented an everyday study hall to
assist athletes with their academic goals.
7n.
Research and evaluate an academic support program through the CFCC learning lab
for CFCC student athletes to improve retention and eligibility status.
This
project is currently in progress. Academic support services are made available
to CFCC athletes through the CFCC Learning Lab. An academic support program for
athletes was not implemented this year, however, this project is on-going and
will be accomplished during FY2003-2004.
Other
Accomplishments:
The Cape Fear Community
College basketball team won the Eastern Carolina Community College Athletic
Conference (ECCCAC) Regular Season and Tournament Championship for 2002-2003.
Goal
8. Cultivate an excellent, highly qualified faculty and staff through
recruitment, retention, recognition and professional development.
8a.
Require new faculty teaching distance education courses to enroll in a distance
education course.
A
distance education course, "Principles and Techniques of Online Instruction"
was implemented on the college Blackboard server. CFCC faculty voluntarily took this self-paced
course while other faculty attended professional development activities to
develop online courses.
8b.
Provide more training for faculty in the use of Smart Carts.
The
English Department held a "Smart Cart" workshop during the college's in-service
training in August 2002.
A
Smart Cart and Smart Board Training session was coordinated and hosted by the
Business, Industry and Government (BIG) Center on March 7, 2003 and attended by
18 CFCC faculty and staff. The session was videotaped to develop an in-house
training program and a BIG Center instructor volunteered to develop a user
manual and a series of hands-on workshops for interested personnel.
8c.
Develop and distribute an English Department Handbook and revise
the Developmental English and Reading Handbook to assist new and
part-time faculty with course development and understanding of course content.
Workshops
were scheduled on August 12,
2002, -"Teaching Book-length Works in the Developmental Classroom"
and January 3, 2003, "Creating Common Assignment for 075 and 085/Refining the
Common Final for 095." All full-time
English instructors and some part-time instructors attended. The English Department Developmental
Handbook was revised and distributed to all developmental instructors fall
2002 and spring 2003.
8d.
Develop a teaching unit on plagiarism for instructors outside the English
Department and conduct workshops for faculty on this topic.
A teaching unit on plagiarism entitled
"Combating Plagiarism Across the Disciplines:
Active Teaching Strategies and Preventative Attitudes" was developed by
a CFCC English faculty member. Using this teaching unit, the English Department
Chair will schedule workshops during fall 2002 for interested CFCC faculty and
staff.
8e. Obtain College Reading and Learning Association
certification for Cape Fear Community College learning lab tutors based on
nationally developed standards.
All Learning Lab tutors and facilitators received ten hours of tutor
training in August 2002. The CFCC
Learning Lab Coordinator will apply for College Reading and Learning
Association certification in July 2003.
8f.
The CFCC Employee Evaluation Task Force Committee will complete its work and
seek approval on six recommendations for improving employee performance
evaluations.
Fall
2002, the CFCC Evaluation Task Force presented to the staff department heads,
faculty department chairs, College Council, and the President their
recommendations for improvements to the college performance evaluation process
and evaluation forms. A new performance evaluation process was approved with
minor revisions October 2002 and is now used throughout the College for the
FY2002/2003 employee performance evaluations.
8h. Encourage more faculty involvement in
on-campus activities.
Arts
and Sciences faculty from different disciplines organized and participated in a
variety of forums held on campus this year:
"Death Penalty," November 21, 2002; "Forgiveness,"
November 7, 2002; "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day," January 17, 2003;
and "Evil," February 27, 2003.
Faculty
displayed their artwork during the North Campus Dedication and Open House event
held March 27, 2003, resurrected the CFCC Drama Club, facilitated the Spanish
Club/Art Club joint project for 'Day of the Dead' display, and coordinated the
production of CFCC student plays. In addition, faculty coordinated CFCC Chorus
performances during Cape Fear's first home basketball game November 2002,
during the Festival of Trees December 2002 and other events on campus.
Other
Accomplishments:
Full-time
and part-time employees employed prior to July 1, 2002 were provided a 1.84%
permanent salary increase during FY2002-2003.
December
2002, full-time and permanent part-time employees employed prior to July 1,
2002 were provided a 1.5% non-recurring bonus. Again in March 2003, faculty and
staff employed prior to July 1, 2002 were provided additional non-recurring
bonuses: 3.5% to full-time and permanent part-time employees and hourly
part-time staff, $50.00 per course to
adjunct faculty and $1.00 per contact hour to continuing education adjunct
faculty.
Goal
9. Promote diversity at all levels of the college and maintain a diverse faculty, staff and student body that
reflect the college service area.
9a. The Small Business Center will target
meeting the business start-up needs for the local Latino community.
The
Small Business Center Director position was vacated during FY2002-2003 and this
objective was not completed.
9b.
Strive to improve employee diversity in several targeted occupational
categories based on local area civilian labor force data and census data.
In
an effort to recruit a larger pool of qualified minority applicants and improve
employee diversity in several targeted occupational categories, CFCC began
advertising all positions in minority owned publications and in minority
recruitment publications such as the "Affirmative Action Register" and the
"Equal Employment and Civil Rights Journal", with the North Carolina Employment
Security Commission and North Carolina Community Colleges and on the Internet
and the CFCC website.
In
addition, the CFCC Personnel Director conducts a thorough review of all
minority applications and forwards those that meet or exceed the minimum
qualifications to the search committee chairs requesting they be interviewed.
9c.
Promote and support faculty, staff and student diversity through efforts of the
CFCC Diversity Committee.
The
CFCC Diversity Committee sponsored a student art show on campus during the
entire month of February 2003. The art show theme was "Diversity" and
approximately 30 students displayed their artwork.
Goal
10. Effectively manage the college's fiscal resources and seek external funding
through grants and donations to support the mission of the college.
10a.
Maintain fiscal integrity by reviewing and strengthening internal controls and
receiving a 'clean audit' for fiscal year 2001-2002.
During
FY2002-2003, the college received a 'clean' financial audit for fiscal year
2001-2002.
10b.
Complete implementation of the Strategic Planning On Line (SPOL) Budget Module,
refine the SPOL budget reports and establish a methodology for downloading
financial data into SPOL.
The
Strategic Planning on Line Budget Module was developed this year but full
implementation was temporarily postponed due to the initiation of Colleague
Computer Information System (CIS) project during FY2002-2003.
10c.
Review and possibly implement E-Procurement and purchase new software systems
for package tracking and processing bulk mail.
The
Purchasing and Receiving Inventory (Fixed Assets) modules of the Colleague
Computer Information System (CIS) project were implemented this year, however,
E-procurement was delayed by the North Carolina Community College System until
2004. A software system for package tracking is being researched and software
for processing bulk mail will be purchased this year.
10d.
Perform capitalization and recalculation of the value of CFCC fixed assets
including depreciation.
The
Business Office implemented GASB Statement No. 34 in the reporting requirements
as mandated by the Office of the State Controller and in the preparation of the
annual financial statements for fiscal year 2001-2002.
10e.
Plan and implement system of departmental box numbers for college
correspondence and interoffice mail.
The
implementation of departmental box number system for college correspondence and
interoffice mail was delayed due to the construction and renovation of the
college mailroom. Plans are to have a procedure in place by the beginning of
FY2003-2004.
10f.
Purchase a point-of-sale textbook management system, strengthen accounting and
inventory controls and improve customer service for the CFCC bookstore.
Purchased
and implemented a point-of-sale system, Win Prism, for the college bookstore
that provides inventory and financial controls for the bookstore operation.
Implemented
daily book buy-backs, which financially benefits students and enables the
bookstore to purchase books for the next semester.
10g.
Provide Business Office, Shipping and Receiving, Bookstore, Computer Technical
Support and Parking Services for the North Campus.
Staffed
the Business Office, Computer Services, Bookstore, and Shipping and Receiving
areas at the North Campus.
10h.
Compile and publish a comprehensive manual for the Resource Development Office
to include all policies and procedures and fundraising programs and
events.
A draft of a Resource Development Office Manual is nearly
complete. Plans are to give copies to
the Foundation Board of Directors no later than June 30.
10i.
Develop and publish a CFCC Foundation Board Members Handbook.
Rather than create a handbook, Foundation staff will
conduct three orientation sessions
for board members in May and June, 2003. While the sessions are targeted primarily at
new
board members, all board members will be invited to
attend. Board members will receive
printed materials at these sessions that will serve the
purpose of a handbook and can be more easily updated.
10j.
Increase all endowed scholarships to a minimum of $15,000 and limit the
completion of an endowed scholarship to no more than five years.
Several funds not yet endowed at the $10,000 level have
been converted to non-endowed funds.
Plans are to contact several other donors of endowing funds below the $10,000
level to ascertain their interest in either building to $15,000 or converting
their funds to non-endowed status.
Conversations with potential endowment givers suggest a minimum of
$20,000 over four years to endow a scholarship.
10k.
Develop a faculty and staff 'Grant
Consent Form and Checklist' to be used to initiate the grant application
process and collect signatures for approval.
This has not been done, nor does the Foundation staff
find it necessary.
10l.
To help cultivate new donor relationships, implement a fundraising activity to
have 'Lunch with the President' at "Our Place" at the Downtown Campus.
This has not been done, nor does the Foundation staff
find it necessary.
10m.
Generate a larger fund balance in the Continuing Education Community
Service/Self-Supporting program to cushion itself through difficult budget
situations and supporting large contracts.
The
fund balance for Continuing Education Community Service/Self-Supporting program
increased 12% from June 2002 to April 2003 due to a variety of new courses
offered such as Beginner Golf, Web Animation, Debt Elimination Techniques
Online, and Paddle Making.
10n.
Implement cost cutting measures and seek possible alternative sources of
funding for Marine Technology to meet an anticipated $250,000 (45%) cut in
vessel operations.
State
funds were provided for the Marine Technology program this year to supplement
the cumulative 3.5% budget reduction in the Marine Technology special
appropriation.
Other Accomplishments:
Five new Foundation Board Members were named at the
Foundation Annual Meeting April 2003. Two retiring members were named emeritus.
Several measures were taken to update the administrative
function of the Foundation Office including updating position descriptions for
Foundation staff to more reflect the responsibilities of each position,
developing a policies and procedures manual to be used to manage the
office, developing a "shadow" accounting system to enable
the Foundation staff to determine the balance of various funds as well as their
uses and implementing the first database for Foundation Scholarships.
A Foundation
Assistant Executive Director was hired in November 2002 with primary
responsibility for scholarships and to assist the Executive Director in
fundraising.
The Foundation donor base was expanded during the 2002
Annual Fund Drive with 32% of donations received from first time givers.
Goal
11. Strengthen and refine the college's continuous improvement process to
ensure institutional effectiveness and public accountability.
11a.
Maintain the Institutional Effectiveness web page to communicate current and
up-to-date information to faculty, staff and the public.
Planning
and research documents were up-dated throughout the year and posted to the
Institutional Effectiveness website to communicate current information to CFCC
faculty, staff and the public.
11b.
Upgrade the Strategic Planning On Line (SPOL) software to a "third generation"
version utilizing graphics to make the system more user friendly and
instructive.
The
'third generation' version of Strategic Planning on Line was developed for Cape
Fear during FY2002-2003 and includes a new graphics log on screen and budget
module capability.
11b.
Develop a budget module for Strategic Planning Online (SPOL) to link planning
and budgeting, test the budget module and, train SPOL users prior to
implementation spring 2003.
The
budget module was developed this year as part of the 'third generation' version
of
The
StrategicPlanning on Line (SPOL) System. Due to the implementation of the new
Colleague Computer Information System (CIS) project, key college staff were
unable to participate in the implementation of the budget module, therefore,
the project was temporarily delayed.
Other
Accomplishments:
Created
and filled an Institutional Researcher position March 2003 to provide research
support for college planning and assessment.
Over
ninety faculty and staff unit managers entered their annual planning objectives
into the college's Planning Online System and reported results on those
objectives for the year to document the continuous improvement of programs and
services.
A
Campus-wide Planning Retreat was held May 29, 2002 with over 60 faculty and
staff participating. An outcome of the retreat was the identification of 114
planning priorities that were implemented during FY2002-2003.
Cape
Fear Community College met or exceeded all performance standards established by
the State Board of Community Colleges North Carolina Community College System
to ensure public accountability for college programs and services. In addition,
Cape Fear received a 'superior' rating for meeting or exceeding five of the
standards used by the North Carolina Community College System for performance
funding.
Goal
12. Foster and maintain a positive public image of the college and effectively
promote college services and programs to the community.
12a.
Increase awareness of CFCC to prospective students through the production of a
promotional video advertising curriculum programs.
Production
of a new promotional video to recruit new students has begun and will be
completed by June 2003.
12b.
Target low-enrollment programs and determine best methods of promotion to help
increase enrollment.
Cape
Fear Community College purchased airtime on the WWAY television "Your Hometown Show" to promote the Marine
Technology, Boat Building, Cosmetology, Machining Technology, Interior Design,
Culinary Arts, and Hotel and Restaurant Management programs. In addition, CFCC
Business, Industry and Government staff made appearances on 'Your Hometown
Show' to promote Occupational Extension courses and Customized Industrial
Training.
A
short video was produced to promote the Machining Technology program in the
local high schools.
Selected
CFCC programs including Electrical Engineering, Interior Design, Basic Law
Enforcement, Machining Technology, Hotel and Restaurant Management and Marine
Technology were featured with full-page articles in the "Newspapers in Education"
section of the Wilmington Star-News to inform readers of career choices in
these fields.
12c. Create higher quality publications in-house
and eliminate hand collating of printed materials with purchase of a two-color
press and collating machine.
A
two-color press and collating machine were purchased for Printing Services
enabling a greater number of publications to be produced in-house resulting in
a cost savings to the college.
12d. Increase efficiency of print and copy
services by developing procedures for online requests for standard supplies
such as letterhead, envelopes, business cards, and repeat jobs.
An online request form was developed and placed on the CFCC Intranet
for ordering repeat print jobs for standard supplies such as letterhead,
calling cards, and envelopes to increase efficiency and convenience.
12e.
Improve communications about the range of CFCC Career and Testing Services
available to current/future students and the general public by expanding the
Career and Testing website to include more detail on career services, career
exploration and employment opportunities and providing links to information on
creating resumes, interviewing and obtaining employment.
The
Career and Testing Services home pages (www.cfcc.edu/careerservices/ and
www.cfcc.edu/testingservcies/
) were both revised and include new
sections on exploring career opportunities, creating resumes, interviewing
and employment opportunities as well as
information on the Asset Test, Psychological Services Bureau (PSB), and GED
examinations. Over twenty- five links are provided on the new website for additional
research.
The
Testing Services home page includes an online release form for individuals to
request official copies of tests taken at CFCC to be released to another party.
Both
the Testing Services and Career Services home pages have brief biographies and
pictures of staff members.
12f. Develop an annual calendar of student
activities and establish an advertising schedule so that CFCC students receive
current up-to-date information through the Sea Devil Newsletter, CFCC Athletic
website, local newspapers, and the media.
Use
of local newspaper, television, athletic schedules, and the athletic website
have been helpful in promoting and "getting the word out". Establishment of an
annual calendar on campus will continue through 2003-2004.
12g.
Counselors will promote the college to local high school students and maintain
an on-going relationship between potential students, parents and CFCC through
regularly scheduled visits to the high schools, implementing 'Career Cluster
Days', hosting middle school 'Counselor Days' on campus, conducting workshops
on college and career planning, hosting fall workshop for parents and students
on Dual Enrollment, Huskins and CFCC admissions requirements and identifying
home schools in the service area.
Counselors
continue to promote the college through their regularly scheduled visits to the
high schools in our service areas.
Participation in area high schools' "Career Day" activities is done in
our service area, but has also included Brunswick, Columbus, Onslow, and
Sampson counties as well. Counselors
continue to host fall workshops for parents and students who are interested in
enrolling in Huskins class and/or Dual Enrollment. Counselors continue to serve as tour guides for prospective
students and parents, school groups, and others.
12h.
To help publicize the CFCC Foundation, Inc. in the community, literature will
be placed in strategic locations such as nursing homes, rest homes and
retirement centers to encourage residents to consider CFCC in their estate
planning.
This strategy will likely not be used to further the
notion of estate planning with CFCC in mind.
However, Foundation staff attended a workshop earlier in the year on
estate planning and several strategies learned there will be implemented in the
coming fiscal year.
Other
Accomplishments:
Developed
and published the first issue of The Signal, a CFCC quarterly newsletter
targeted to the community.
A
CFCC 'Sea Devil' sports mascot was created and design work for a mascot costume
was completed. The new Sea Devil mascot will serve as a promotional and
spirit-raising tool at college sports events, during the Azalea Festival Parade
and other public appearances.
A
student "CFCC Flag" design contest was organized. A winner will be selected May
2003 based on the best design and an official college flag will be produced
summer 2003.
Goal
13. Enhance internal communication among faculty, staff and students.
13a. The Office of Career and Testing Services and
Phi Theta Kappa will promote and advertise a new interactive website for students
to post resumes and for potential employers to locate employees.
Members of the CFCC Phi
Theta Kappa Student Honor Society assisted in a mass mailing of over 1800
letters introducing the new CFCC 'Career Connection' website in Pender
and New Hanover counties. The announcement of this interactive website was
distributed to local Chamber of Commerce members, Committee of 100 members,
employers who participate in CFCC job fairs, and businesses that post job
vacancies with CFCC.
13b. Develop a Financial Aid Policy and Procedures
Manual for communicating guidelines for each financial aid procedure to faculty
and staff.
Started and work is still in
process. 80% completed.
13c. Student Development will provide an overview
of the legal requirements and restrictions mandated by the Federal Right to
Privacy Act (FERPA) to faculty and staff through a workshop during Fall 2002
In-Service and through training during new faculty orientation each semester
hosted by academic deans.
A new information document,
"FERPA for Faculty & Staff", was developed and distributed to faculty
during spring semester, 2003 in an effort to keep employees informed of the
legal requirements and restrictions mandated by the Federal Right to Privacy
Act. Workshops on FERPA for new faculty are planned for fall 2003.
13d. Increase the amount of financial aid information on
the CFCC website to provide prospective students easy access to critical
information such as application deadlines.
All
financial aid information is evaluated on a monthly basis and as this
information changes it is posted to the CFCC website so students and
prospective students are kept informed in a timely manner.
13e.
Personnel and Public Information will collaborate to update the 'New Employee
Orientation' video in an effort to improve professional appearance and include
more departments, building changes, and other information helpful to new
employees.
Personnel
and the Public Information Office staff have updated the "New Employee
Orientation" video and will begin using the new video with the large group of
new employees during orientations in July and August.
A
PowerPoint presentation used during new employee orientations was updated and
implemented during orientations with new employees April 2003.
2001-2005 College Goals Approved by the CFCC Board
of Trustees March 28, 2001.
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