Perkins End of Year Evaluation Isothermal Community College

Perkins funding made a difference at our college by: Providing Career and Technical Educational Planning Support Postsecondary links Western Carolina University Establishing Career Center for CTE Students/Business Science department Providing career and technical support for Special populations/disadvantaged Purchasing equipment/technology for CTE Faculty Engineering /Business Sciences Agribusiness Programs, Early Childhood, Cosmetology, etc. Funding for instructional supplies/ Assistive Technology

Our college’s best practice using Perkins funds is: Established CTE Career Center for job placement, resume writing, etc. Created an environment/culture excited about CTE programs by sponsoring a Science Expo for 6 th graders, partnering with Rutherford County Schools, Polk County Schools, Charter/homeschools. CTE Faculty and Students create and sponsor exhibits. Over 1,000 middle school students/teacher participated. (Criminal Justice, Cosmetology, Agribusiness, Nursing, School-Age Education CTE High School to College Pathways partnership w/ local High schools CTE Advisory Board to broaden use of/ideas for funding.

Our College Perkins Team: NameTitle Phone Dr. Kim GoldExecutive Dr. Johnny SmithDean, Health and Public Services Ms. Kim AlexanderDean, Business du Mr. Joe LooneyDean, Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology Mrs. Amy

1. We strengthened the academic, career and technical skills of our students by: The College offers traditional CTE programs such as, but not limited to: Advertising and Design Agribusiness (New) Broadcasting Cosmetology Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education (Expanding focus) Engineering Technology Machining Welding Students attain certificates, diplomas, and degrees

2. We linked career and technical education at the secondary level with career and technical education at the postsecondary level: Career and College Promise (CCP) courses offered structured opportunities for qualified high school students to pursue a CTE pathway that lead to degree, diploma, or certificate attainment. CCP/CTE programs include, but not limited to: Agribusiness Auto body Building Construction Cosmetology Criminal Justice Manicuring/Nail Technology Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses (RIBN)

3. We provided students with strong experience in, and understanding of all aspects of an industry by: The College continues to work closely with local industry/workforce personnel to stay current with job market. Applied Science and Engineering Technology, Business Sciences and Health and Public Services all have advisory boards that include business/industry leaders Service learning opportunities/partnerships are shared with Facebook, Tryon Equestrian Center, West Rock, Bonita Pioneer, Rutherford Hospital.

4. We developed, improved, or expanded the use of technology in career and technical education by: Purchased 10 IPADS for School-Age Education program, so that adult learner can use same software as Rutherford County Schools Utilizing Simulation Manikin (purchased with Perkins funds) for Nursing Programs (1 year and 2 year programs) Continued 2016 involvement with National Technical Honor Society, where the mission is to promote achievement and leadership of career and technical education. Sponsored Induction Ceremony Utilizing Plotter scanner for Mechanical Drafting class. Provided tutoring for Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Students Purchased Surface Pro for faculty for Web Attendance/student check-in. Collaborated with Facebook for service learning and job placement.

5. We provided professional development by: The College’s Distance Learning Coordinator provides training to CTE faculty on Moodle and other types of delivery methods. The College provides a full-time Drafting Instructor within Rutherford County Schools. The College also provide a fulltime Manicuring/Nail Tech Instructor. Students from these programs earn certificates/ diplomas/ course credit toward degrees in CTE areas. The College partners with Local High schools by providing a Fulltime High school Liaison that works with high schools and the College to promote a seamless entry into CCP courses/ CTE Career Pathways.

6. We developed and implemented evaluations of our career and technical education programs by: The College’s Director of Institutional Effectiveness encourages faculty to conduct a variety of assessments: Assessment Plan Summaries – to gauge program effectiveness Student Survey Graduate Survey Early Leaver Surveys All CTE faculty is required to complete a yearly assessment document, reviewing program strengths, challenges, etc. Due May, before faculty checkout. To College’s Disability Services Counselor/Success Coach provides monitoring, educational planning and accommodations for special populations.

7. We Initiated, improved, expanded, and modernized quality career and technical education programs, including relevant technology by: Purchased Simulation Manikin for Nursing Surface Pro for Web based Check in for CTE programs Developed Agribusiness Program/curriculum Started CTE Career Center in Business Sciences Purchase Plotter/Camera for Applied Science and Engineering Technology Software for Visually impaired (Read Write Software) The College plans to hire a Help Desk Coordinator to help students log on to Moodle, Online/Web based courses. Create a self-services so students can check grades, educational plans, register, etc.

8. We provided services and activities that are of sufficient size, scope, and quality to be effective as evidenced by: Collaborative (CTE) agreements with local high schools and colleges/universities provide effective training opportunities for students. For instance, the College and local high schools have articulation agreements in place to promote skills training and service learning opportunities to high school students. Agreements and/or Career Pathways are designed to provide student’s skills and training in Business Sciences, Applied Sciences, and Health and Public Services careers. The CTE areas of instruction are but not limited to: such Business Sciences Office Administration, Agribusiness, Networking, Building Construction, Manufacturing, Collision and Repair, Manicuring, Criminal Justice Infant/Toddler Care, Electronic Engineering, Licensed Practical Nurse, Mechanical Drafting, Welding, etc. (RIBN) Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses

9. We provided activities to prepare special populations students who are enrolled in CTE courses by: The College continues to partner with Isothermal Planning and Development and the NC Works Career Center whose job it is to work with displaced workers/ homemakers- helping them get skills/ training and certifications. The College also provides access to career center, writing lab, tutoring lab, job placement, etc. The College provides Academic Success and Study Skills to students, i.e. study skills, college knowledge, interview skills, learning styles, etc. The College also provides money for college through the POWERS scholarship for CTE students without financial aid.

Closing Thoughts Isothermal exists “to improve life through learning.” Because of Perkins, the mission of improving the life of all students can continue. The College appreciates the Perkins partnership and is looking forward to many more collaborations in the future. On behalf of Isothermal, I would like to thank Dr. Witchger, Dr. Reggi, Ms. Julia Hamilton, and Ms. Ashley Bowling for all of the work you do with the Perkins and for the North Carolina Community College System. The END