Perkins End of Year Evaluation Randolph Community College Montgomery Community College

Perkins funding made a difference at our college by: Increased Professional Development opportunities for faculty CCNA Security (Cisco Certified Network Associate) SCYBER (Cybersecurity Specialist) Generations in the Classroom & Workplace presentation “There have been several faculty members throughout my division who commented how much they enjoyed the session. They found the information very helpful in helping them understand why students have the perspectives they have.” “Just wanted to tell you that I really enjoyed PD yesterday!! He was so entertaining and the topic was great. I heard lots of good feedback about it!!! “ Institutional access to e-learning courses Topics covering everything from the basics of designing and debriefing simulations, to conducting evaluation and research. Human Patient Simulation Network conference Simulation-based training OSHA Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry

Our college’s best practice using Perkins funds is: Program currency through faculty professional development CISCO training of faculty allows for more currency and relevance in our newly implemented CyberSecurity certificate Nursing simulation training allows for more enriching lab experiences for students to reinforce competencies and complement clinical experiences OSHA Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry allows the instructor to give a 10 hour or 30 hour training credential to the students

Randolph’s Perkins Team: NameTitle Phone Melinda Eudy (Perkins, 9-14 CTE, NC-NET, Special Populations, Advanced Manufacturing Week) Dean of Curriculum Programs Isai Robledo (CTE HS to CC articulation) Director of Educational Partnerships & Initiatives Curby Simerson (Microsoft Certification) Department Head, Computer Technology Integration (336) Don Ashley (Automotive Programs) Department Head, Automotive Systems Technology Dan Moore (Skills USA) Department Head, Collision Repair & Refinishing

Montgomery’s Perkins Team: NameTitle Phone Jeanette McBride (Perkins, 9-14 CTE Programs of Study) VP Administrative Services ext. 218 Phillip Brown (CTE HS to CC articulation, 9-14 CTE Programs of Study) Director of Secondary Ed/CTE, Montgomery County Schools Marsha Mabry (Microsoft Certification) Program Head, Computer Information Technology (910) ext. 371 Emily Dunn (Special Populations) Montgomery County Schools 12.nc.us

1. We strengthened the academic, career and technical skills of our students by: Annual assessment of program and student learning outcomes Program reviews of CTE programs Program-specific advisory committees to assess and evaluate the currency and sequencing of courses and to inform of emerging technologies Proposed curriculum standard changes and new courses in the photographic technology program to incorporate more multimedia

2. We linked career and technical education at the secondary level with career and technical education at the postsecondary level: Developed local articulation of high school courses into EST curriculum Embarked on a Pathways to Prosperity effort with county and city schools with a healthcare focus Developing an EST certificate to be offered on-site at a local high school using our mobile classroom Multiple 9-14 pathways bridging from CCP certificates into AAS degrees Apprenticeship Montgomery – EST & IST programs, beginning junior year in high school, obtain Certified Production Technician credential

3. We provided students with strong experience in, and understanding of all aspects of an industry by: Manufacturing Day event in October for 8 th graders Included local industry tours, panel discussion with employees in the field and tours of our facilities Overview of the day videovideo Manufacturing Awareness event in March for 10 th graders Repeat of October’s event with additional industry tours WBLs are included in a several of our CTE Apprenticeship Montgomery involves job-shadowing and operating some machinery along with on-the-job training skills related to the individual employer

4. We developed, improved, or expanded the use of technology in career and technical education by: Expanded photography technology to include more multimedia Expanded the collision repair technology in the lab to include specialized equipment to work on aluminum Expanded radiology capabilities of dental program by purchasing dental manikin with x-ray capability Expanded the automation capabilities in electrical and industrial systems program by purchasing programmable logic control (PLC) software

5. We provided professional development by: Increased Professional Development opportunities for faculty CCNA Security (Cisco Certified Network Associate) SCYBER (Cybersecurity Specialist) Generations in the Classroom & Workplace presentation “There have been several faculty members throughout my division who commented how much they enjoyed the session. They found the information very helpful in helping them understand why students have the perspectives they have.” “Just wanted to tell you that I really enjoyed PD yesterday!! He was so entertaining and the topic was great. I heard lots of good feedback about it!!! “ Institutional access to e-learning courses Topics covering everything from the basics of designing and debriefing simulations, to conducting evaluation and research. Human Patient Simulation Network conference Simulation-based training OSHA Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry

6. We developed and implemented evaluations of our career and technical education programs by: Annual assessment of program and student learning outcomes Used to improve pedagogy, curriculum, and technology Program reviews of CTE programs Some of the information contained within Enrollment data Persistence and graduation data FTE data Expense data Student Success data

7. We initiated, improved, expanded, and modernized quality career and technical education programs, including relevant technology by: Proposed curriculum standard changes and new courses in the photographic technology program to incorporate more multimedia Expanded photography technology to include more multimedia Expanded the collision repair technology in the lab to include specialized equipment to work on aluminum Expanded radiology capabilities of dental program by purchasing dental manikin with x-ray capability Expanded the automation capabilities in electrical and industrial systems program by purchasing programmable logic control (PLC) software

8. We provided services and activities that are of sufficient size, scope, and quality to be effective as evidenced by: CTE Counselor that provides career assessments and exploration for CTE students Implemented EMSI Career Coach platform to provide students with a career vision Match degrees to careers Career assessment Employment information Resume Creation Resume and Mock Interviewing in ENG 114 Orientation sessions for students in healthcare programs

9. We provided activities to prepare special population students who are enrolled in CTE courses by: Developing an ESOL class to address the needs of students who are struggling in curriculum classes due to English being their second language an ongoing class, or resource, where students can get help Hosted a Latino Career Symposium opportunity to speak with instructors in many of RCC’s degree and certificate programs staff members available to help students decide on a field of study, learn how to register for classes, and find out if they are eligible for financial aid Providing need-based scholarships through the Foundation for students seeking occupational training in Continuing Education or Curriculum programs Connecting at-risk high school students with employers seeking apprentices

Closing Thoughts Perkins funding allows us to fulfill our colleges’ mission and vision. Montgomery Community College will be a place of discovery, critical thinking, and educational excellence; a centerpiece for life-long learning for our students, faculty, staff and community. Montgomery Community College provides quality educational opportunities. Randolph Community College will be the premier educational resource for helping the people of Randolph County achieve their career goals and personal dreams. Randolph Community College will provide educational and training opportunities that make a positive change in the lives of students and the community.