Perkins End of Year Evaluation Lenoir Community College

Perkins funding made a difference at our college by: Strengthening the academic and career and technical skills of students Link career and technical education at the secondary level and career and technical education at the postsecondary level Providing students with strong experience in and understanding of all aspects of an industry Developing and improving the use of technology in career and technical education

Perkins funding made a difference at our college by: Providing professional development programs Developing and implementing evaluation of CTE programs Initiating, improving, expanding, and modernizing quality CTE programs – Providing activities to prepare special populations – Providing continuous improvement

Our college’s best practice using Perkins funds is: Improving our advanced manufacturing and technological needs. Exposing students and businesses in the Job Fair. Using monies to reduce costs in start-up programs. Improving our advanced manufacturing equipment to ensure use of equipment familiar to industry. Using tutors for CTE students to keep them on track for progressing through to completion.

Our College Perkins Team: NameTitle Phone Jeanne KennedyAssistant to the President and Director of Institutional Advancement ext. 375 Gary ClementsDean of Business, Industry and Emerging Technologies ext. 612 Deborah GrimesSr. Vice President of Instruction and Student Services ext. 344 Deborah SuttonSr. Vice President of Administrative Services and Chief Operating Officer ext. 350 Alexis WelchDean of Health Sciences and ext. 801

1.) We strengthened the academic, career and technical skills of our students by: Purchasing a frame machine for Automotive Customizing program as recommended by the Advisory Committee and made program of study changes incorporating this new equipment. This additional skill set will allow student completers to be more marketable to the auto body industry. Receiving a Duke Energy Grant to develop courses for robotics training in cooperation with two local businesses. Receiving training on updated equipment and furthering skills in CTE areas including, Computer-Integrated Machining, Robotics, Composites, Auto Body Repair, MasterCAM, etc.

Fourteen career pathways have been created for secondary high school students. The following programs were taught in the high schools during the academic year. Machining, EMS, and Automotive. Welding and Sustainable Agriculture are also being taught in the high schools in Jones and Greene Counties. Currently, working on a Golden Leaf Grant with Greene County Schools to implement a new Computer-Integrated Machining Program. Each of the counties that Lenoir Community College serves has a high school liaison who assists students, counselors, and instructors with advising and enrolling students in college CTE courses. 2.) We linked career and technical education at the secondary level with career and technical education at the postsecondary level:

3.) We provided students with strong experience in, and understanding of all aspects of an industry by: A dedicated counselor is assigned to CTE students and advisors. Career Coach is used in all ACA courses for students to learn more about programs, and job offerings LCC CTE students participated in the National Manufacturing Day held in October LCC hosts SkillsUSA Regional Competition on our campus. This was the largest regional competition in the state. LCC hosted the 17 annual Science Olympiad competition on our campus through NCSU. LCC hosted the first STEM event with ASU for middle school students. All CTE programs participated in Career Days for each of the five high schools in the College’s service area.

The College received a Duke Energy Grant to develop courses for robotics training in cooperation with two local businesses. The College has written a Golden Leaf Grant for Lenoir County to introduce Mechatronics – An Advanced Manufacturing Center. Technology use of smart boards are being used in most CTE classrooms. The Computer-Integrated Machining program has been upgraded with a 5 axis Trunion to enhance machining capabilities. Currently, Gunsmithing programs in Jones and Greene Counties are being upgraded with new lathes. Also, Gunsmithing is in the process of adding a Gunstock Duplicator. 4.) We developed, improved, or expanded the use of technology in career and technical education by:

5.) We provided professional development by: The Computer-Integrated Machining Program was trained on MasterCAM and CIM training. Industrial Engineering/Industrial Management and Computer Engineering were trained on Robotics programming techniques. Aerostructure Manufacturing and Repair faculty were trained in Arabis training for advanced composite materials. Automotive Customizing faculty attended advanced aluminum body repair in Chicago. This was funded by Collision Repair Education Foundation. Sustainability Technologies instructor received green building design training. Information Technology faculty attended CISCO training annually.

Student evaluation of instructors is completed annually. Student evaluations of courses is completed annually. Educational and Student Learning Outcomes are completed annually. Program Reviews are completed every three years. Accredited programs follow and are evaluated through evaluation reviews (NIMS Certification for Computer-Integrated Machining, ACF Accreditation for Culinary program, and COAMPS for Emergency Medical Sciences. Advisory Committees meet once per year or more often to assess programs viability and equipment and programs of study. 6.) We developed and implemented evaluations of our career and technical education programs by:

7.) We Initiated, improved, expanded, and modernized quality career and technical education programs, including relevant technology by: A new facility for automotive customizing was upgraded to ensure a comfortable and safe environment for students. Equipment needs are prioritized annually. The Technology plan is prioritized annually. Advisory Committees have recommended improvements to equipment, programs of study, and location of training. Enhanced CTE programs with Robotics technology and purchased equipment. Added 3-D printing capabilities to a few programs.

The College Job fair is held annually on the College campus. Students and the community is invited. Annually over 100 employees participate and often businesses meet with prospective students on site. Counseling and interventions have been held with developmental students entering CTE programs to advance their math, reading, and English proficiency. Work-based learning is a service provided to our students as well as on the job training skills that the students gain and college credit. All students have the opportunity to utilize student support services, including financial aid, counseling, tutoring, writing lab, etc. NC Career Center is also located on our campus. 8.) We provided services and activities that are of sufficient size, scope, and quality to be effective as evidenced by:

9.) We provided activities to prepare special populations students who are enrolled in CTE courses by: Minority Male Mentoring is offered on this campus and have had guest speakers come to campus, as well as visiting university campuses and businesses. These students also offer community service to the College. Career and Transitional Studies students have been involved with 5 approved programs for students in the Basic Skills Plus programs to learn CTE skills (HVAC, Welding, NA I, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Tech. and Horticulture.) Counseling and ADA services are offered through Student Services. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA) has been helpful for students who have found themselves unemployed.

Closing Thoughts Carl Perkins funding has been most important for Lenoir Community College, its programs, faculty, and students. Funding has supported salaries for new start-up programs, and expansion of career pathways. This funding has supplied much needed equipment for programs that needed upgrading and technological advances. This funding has also supported the Job Fair, which has been very successful. Many employers hired students during this event. This funding has assisted the College in supporting local employers in the College’s service area to ensure students are well trained and ready for future employment.