1. Perkins 2015-16 End of Year Evaluation Nash Community College

2. Perkins funding made a difference at our college by: Allowing Nash CC to expand and augment a wide variety of CTE programs broadly, not just in terms of the number of programs but in the types of activities including professional development, building partnerships with area secondary schools and area industries, encouraging faculty to focus on student team building and intercollegiate competition through Skills USA, as well as equipment and supplies to expand instruction and student experiences.

3. Our college’s best practice using Perkins funds is: To gather together a diverse team (see the next slide) including CTE Program Department Chairs to examine possible uses for Perkins funds each year, and then spread the funds out broadly to have a positive effect on as many CTE programs as possible. Also, we try to use Perkins funds on more than just equipment, but also on professional development, supporting faculty in working with students on team building and intercollegiate competition through Skills USA, and developing partnerships with local secondary education and local industries.

4. Our College Perkins Team: NameTitleE-MailPhone Mike LathamAssociate Vice President For Curriculum mlatham@nashcc.edu252.451.8327 Deana GuidoDean, CCP Coordinatordguido@nashcc.edu252.451.8244 Wil van der MeulenAssociate Dean, CTE & Pathways Coordinator wilvan@nashcc.edu252.451.8392 All CTE Department Chairs & Independent Program Directors Department Chairs & Independent Directors

5. 1. We strengthened the academic, career and technical skills of our students by: Insuring each CTE Program has general education core courses, as well as its CTE core courses, as described in the Curriculum Standards of the North Carolina Community College System Expending State, Local, non-Perkins Grant, and Perkins Grant funds on faculty professional development, both in terms of staying current in content knowledge and industry standards but also in cutting edge pedagogical methods. This strengthens the instruction CTE students receive, not only in terms of the most up to date content but also in the best available means of delivery of that knowledge.

6. 2. We linked career and technical education at the secondary level with career and technical education at the postsecondary level: Nash Community College is fully immersed with Nash Rocky Mount School System. The NRMPS CTE Director and NCC Associate Dean-Instructional Support at a minimum talk each week. This year especially the entities were joined almost twice a week in the creation of 22 career pathways using the NE Pathways Partnership as a template for all 22 pathways. Demand for these Pathways were reviewed at the College's Advisory Committee meetings. NCC worked with the school systems CTE teachers and CDCs for recommended coursework and electives, career advising, work based learning and stackable credentials options for each of the 22 pathways. One of the strongest pathways that reflect the many elements required in a certified pathway was in advanced manufacturing. The combined partnership produced an Advanced Manufacturing Academy that continues to grow in numbers. NCC shared the Pathway concept at Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools CTE Staff Meeting. NCC also partners with a CTE promotion night called the CTE Showcase which attracts hundreds of parents and students. Every spring NCC also partners with Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools in a parent information night to discuss pathways and CCP for rising 8th graders just prior to the school systems registration time.

7. 3. We provided students with strong experience in, and understanding of all aspects of an industry by: Nash Community College has helped coordinate plant tours for NRMPS students at local businesses such as Cummins Rocky Mount Engine Plant, and George’s Barbecue. NCC hosted a group of students and asked Pfizer to assist with a presentation of how a “clean room” works using a new clean room. The CTE Showcase and the NCCCS Advanced Manufacturing Week activities are a fine example of how NCC embeds employers with student activities so industry awareness and new industry expectations can be shared. Several members of the NCC staff work very closely with the high schools apprenticeship/internship program. Although the funds are not Perkins Funds, the College has funded a student internship position every year. The Associate Dean- Instructional Support is and has served as the Chairman of the high school program for years.

8. 4. We developed, improved, or expanded the use of technology in career and technical education by: Nash Community College has used Perkins funds to improve and expand the use of technology in CTE to purchase high tech equipment in various areas which, while not necessary to fulfill course objectives, allowed students to have access to some of the best industry equipment available. A laser engraving machine purchased this year is a prime example. Although not funded directly with Perkins Funds, NCC’s summer “Engineering Week” is another time where we have Nash-Rocky Mount Public School teachers and CDC become aware of NCC technology and programs as well as hearing from an industry representative in each session. Equipment purchased is always highlighted as we discuss the importance of keeping up with industry standards.

9. 5. We provided professional development by: Expending State, Local, Grant, and Perkins funds on faculty professional development, both in terms of staying current in content knowledge and industry standards but also in cutting edge pedagogical methods. This strengthens the instruction CTE students receive, not only in terms of the most up to date content but also in the best available means of delivery of that knowledge.

10. 6. We developed and implemented evaluations of our career and technical education programs by: Nash Community College has an annual Program Review which assesses all College Programs, including CTE and the needs of special populations. Using State and non-Perkins Grant funds, NCC has set up a Student Wellness Center staffed by full-time professionals, open to all students but with an emphasis on special populations. The Wellness Center provides counseling, financial support, and references to support agencies so as to assist students with the “life problems” that plague not just special populations but all students, enabling those students to have a greater degree of academic success than would otherwise be the case. NCC has also become part of the Single Stop program which provides many of these same services as well as help in finding available governmental resources for special populations students, and free assistance in tax preparation.

11. 7. We Initiated, improved, expanded, and modernized quality career and technical education programs, including relevant technology by: Nash Community College, through its annual Program Review process, budget process, and allocation of State, County, and Grant (including Perkins) Funds, accomplishes this goal. Input from annual Program Advisory Committees which include representatives from local area business and industry insure NCC CTE Programs remain current in terms of meeting demand and keeping pace with current technology.

12. 8. We provided services and activities that are of sufficient size, scope, and quality to be effective as evidenced by: Nash Community College, through its annual Program Review process, insures that all its programs are of sufficient size and aligned with other courses in curriculum programs of study. Input from annual Program Advisory Committees which include representatives from local area business and industry insure that NCC students are graduating with competencies around learning objectives and employment in the field.

13. 9. We provided activities to prepare special populations students who are enrolled in CTE courses by: Using State and non-Perkins Grant funds, Nash Community College has set up a Student Wellness Center staffed by full-time professionals, open to all students but with an emphasis on special populations. The Wellness Center provides counseling, financial support, and references to support agencies so as to assist students with the “life problems” that plague special populations, enabling those students to have a greater degree of academic success than would otherwise be the case. NCC has also become part of the Single Stop program which provides many of these same services as well as help in finding available governmental resources for special populations students, and free assistance in tax preparation. Many of the NCC sessions in cooperation with the school system are open to the public and although not the primary focus of the event the CTE Showcase and Parents Night help make single parents and homemakers aware of high demand, high skills careers. NCC actually has several parent that are our students in criminal justice and industrial systems as a direct result of the CTE Showcase.

14. Closing Thoughts Nash Community College continues to make maximum use of its Perkins Funds to develop, improve, and expand the quality of its CTE Programs, as well as to continue to develop its partnerships with Nash-Rocky Mount Schools and local industries. NCC is thankful for its Perkins allocation, and looks forward to using it to expand opportunities for our students, as well as facilitate the continued growth of the partnership of the College, local secondary education, and local business and industry.