Decisions Defining prereqs, expectations Choosing textbooks/ resources Determining content, scheduling, equipment, technology, supplies Decisions Eliminating courses (6 credit hours) Defining prereqs, expectations Choosing textbooks/ resources Developing, strengthening faculty Addressing workforce requirements 10/20/10 Program Design & Mapping: AAS, Visual Communications-Graphic Design

Strategy for decisions Mission/Vision/Principles Learning Outcomes/Goals Curriculum Mapping Course/Syllabus Design Curriculum Committee Approval Strategic Planning/Assessment Resource/Project Justification Leads right into outcomes, measurements, assessment methods that answer questions like, how do we know all these things? These become the focus for changes efforts. Reference outcomes/agenda FC Program Design & Mapping: AAS, Visual Communications-Graphic Design 10/20/10

Purpose and Process …focuses on teaching and learning …reflects a clear understanding of the [program] by the faculty and staff …describes the [program’s] uniqueness and its place within the larger college FC (SACS accreditation 2.4 and 2.5) Program Design & Mapping: AAS, Visual Communications-Graphic Design 10/20/10

Session Outcomes A set of ideas, beliefs, values A draft statement to use A guideline and support Program Design & Mapping: AAS, Visual Communications-Graphic Design 10/20/10

Context & Data Analysis Missions Strategic Plans Goals Beliefs (hand out mission, ADOT W/in context) Creating Context/Generating beliefs – about teaching, learning, roles, students Analyzing data – missions, strategic plan, gened characteristics, grad act, etc. Drawing conclusions Brainstorming components Synthesizing themes Clarifying terms Drafting consensus Polishing mission statement Program Design & Mapping: AAS, Visual Communications-Graphic Design 10/20/10

Context & Data Analysis Industry Standards Workforce Climate/ Employer Needs Institutional/ Governmental Context Comparative Analysis Internal Data FCs: Conclusions Move some of this discussion to the work they’ve already done on the flip charts so far Add to purpose flip chart Program Design & Mapping: AAS, Visual Communications-Graphic Design 10/20/10

Mission Vision Vision? Mission? Who do we serve? What’s our purpose? How do we achieve that? What are the results of achievement? Mission Vision Who are we? What do we believe is possible? How do we hope others see us? (Turn off projector) Response and collaboration Leads right into outcomes, measurements, assessment methods that answer questions like, how do we know all these things? These become the focus for changes efforts. FC: Who do we serve? What’s our purpose? How do we achieve that? What are the results of achievement? Program Design & Mapping: AAS, Visual Communications-Graphic Design 10/20/10

Synthesis & Draft **Pass out sample mission statement handout FC on Criteria for good languaging of mission statement See, this statement identifies the college, who it serves, “Prepares” and “enhances” defines the purpose; processes in their type of education delivered; results are in “learn, live, and work….” Let’s look at DCC’s Delgado Community College provides a learning centered environment in which to prepare students from diverse backgrounds to attain their educational, career, and personal goals, to think critically, to demonstrate leadership and to be productive and responsible citizens. Program Design & Mapping: AAS, Visual Communications-Graphic Design 10/20/10

Synthesis & Draft The Visual Communications Program (verb/purpose) (object/who you serve) through/by (verb/how you achieve it) May use white board or computer to generate statement. Write down draft on FC Program Design & Mapping: AAS, Visual Communications-Graphic Design 10/20/10

Assessment & Next Steps …essential first step in program design …essential to effectively establishing program goals, outcomes, curriculum, policy, and resource allocation …collective agreement about the program’s “reason for being” (David, 1984; Staples & Black, 1984) Program Design & Mapping: AAS, Visual Communications-Graphic Design 10/20/10