1. The Twelve Enhanced Accountability Measures and Six Performance Funding Measures Annual Report Academic Year 2005-2006 Department of Planning and Research

2. 1. Progress of Basic Skills Students 75% will do the following: 75% will do the following: progress within the levelprogress within the level complete the levelcomplete the level advance to the next leveladvance to the next level enter curriculum or occupational extension coursesenter curriculum or occupational extension courses

3. 1. Where we stand… In the 2004-05 year (12,304 students): In the 2004-05 year (12,304 students): 10% completed a level or goal 10% completed a level or goal 41% progressed at the same level41% progressed at the same level 26% moved to a higher level 26% moved to a higher level 77% composite progress percent77% composite progress percent

4. 1. System-wide Results The College met the benchmark The College met the benchmark For the 2004-2005 academic year (reported one year in arrears) 55 of 58 community colleges met the required standard and one made significant improvement. For the 2004-2005 academic year (reported one year in arrears) 55 of 58 community colleges met the required standard and one made significant improvement. The average composite measure for the System was 81 percent. The average composite measure for the System was 81 percent. The range in the adjusted composite measure was from a low of 70 percent to a high of 94 percent. The range in the adjusted composite measure was from a low of 70 percent to a high of 94 percent.

5. 2. Passing Rates for Licensure An aggregate institutional passing rate of 80% with no one passing rate falling below 70%. An aggregate institutional passing rate of 80% with no one passing rate falling below 70%.

6. 2. Where we stand… Licensure exams were taken for the first time for 422 students with the following results: Licensure exams were taken for the first time for 422 students with the following results: Exam Area# Taking# PassingPercent ExamExamPassing Exam Area# Taking# PassingPercent ExamExamPassing Basic Law Enforcement 25 25 100% Basic Law Enforcement 25 25 100% Dental Hygiene 23 23 100% Dental Hygiene 23 23 100% Phys. Therapy Assistant 13 10 77% Phys. Therapy Assistant 13 10 77% Emerg. Med. Tech (EMT) 161 155 96% Emerg. Med. Tech (EMT) 161 155 96% Nursing 33 25 76% Nursing 33 25 76% Real Estate – Sales 167 145 87% Real Estate – Sales 167 145 87% Total/Aggregate Total/Aggregate Pass Rate 422 383 91% Pass Rate 422 383 91%

7. 2. Where we stand (continued)… Once again, no data were available this year for: Once again, no data were available this year for: Insurance-Life/HealthInsurance-Life/Health Insurance-Property/LiabilityInsurance-Property/Liability Insurance-Med. SupplementInsurance-Med. Supplement

8. 2. System-wide Results The College met the benchmark The College met the benchmark In the 2004-2005 year, 43 community colleges met or exceeded the aggregate institutional passing rate of 80%, and 23 colleges met the minimum accepted performance level of 70% on all reported licensure examinations. In the 2004-2005 year, 43 community colleges met or exceeded the aggregate institutional passing rate of 80%, and 23 colleges met the minimum accepted performance level of 70% on all reported licensure examinations. Twenty-three colleges met both standards. Twenty-three colleges met both standards. An additional four colleges showed significant improvement. An additional four colleges showed significant improvement.

9. 3. Goal Completion of Completers 95% of program completers will report goal completion. 95% of program completers will report goal completion. Data were taken from a survey of graduates. Data were taken from a survey of graduates.

10. 3. Where we are…  Students were asked: Did you accomplish your goal in attending the College? The following number & percent responded: Yes, completely378(82.5%)Yes, completely378(82.5%) Yes, partially 73(16%)Yes, partially 73(16%) No 7 (1.5%)No 7 (1.5%) 98% of completers met their goal in attending the College.

11. 3. System-wide Results The College met the benchmark. The College met the benchmark. System-wide, 99% of completers met their goal in attending community college System-wide, 99% of completers met their goal in attending community college For the 2004-2005 academic year, all 58 community colleges met the performance standard. For the 2004-2005 academic year, all 58 community colleges met the performance standard.

12. 4. Employment Status of Graduates 95% of graduates (adjusted for local unemployment) will report being employed. 95% of graduates (adjusted for local unemployment) will report being employed. Data were be collected by the System Office from the ESC based on the CRCFAR file (curriculum registration, completion and financial aid report). Data were be collected by the System Office from the ESC based on the CRCFAR file (curriculum registration, completion and financial aid report).

13. 4. Where we stand… Of the 403 “exit completers” from the 2003-2004 year (measured one year in arrears), 99.5% were employed within one year of graduating. Of the 403 “exit completers” from the 2003-2004 year (measured one year in arrears), 99.5% were employed within one year of graduating. System-wide, data on 17,495 graduates for the 2003-4 academic year were collected. System-wide, data on 17,495 graduates for the 2003-4 academic year were collected. The system average employment rate was 99.58%. The system average employment rate was 99.58%. All 58 colleges met the standard. All 58 colleges met the standard.

14. 5. Performance of College Transfer Students Performance of transfer students (carrying college transfer program code) who enroll in the UNC System within two years of leaving the community college will look at two cohorts: Performance of transfer students (carrying college transfer program code) who enroll in the UNC System within two years of leaving the community college will look at two cohorts: Graduates (compared to native-rising juniors)Graduates (compared to native-rising juniors) Students who take a minimum of 24 hours (compared to native-rising sophomores)Students who take a minimum of 24 hours (compared to native-rising sophomores) The benchmark was set that the percent The benchmark was set that the percent of the combined community college cohort in good academic standing (GPA of 2.0 or greater) would be equal that of UNC students

15. 5. Where we stand … 2003-2004 Year2003-2004 Year All NCCCS Graduates (n=1,508)89.4%All NCCCS Graduates (n=1,508)89.4% CPCC Graduates (n=94)90.4%CPCC Graduates (n=94)90.4% All NCCCS students with 24 hours or more (n=2,759)83.3%All NCCCS students with 24 hours or more (n=2,759)83.3% CPCC students with 24 hours or more (n=246)80.9%CPCC students with 24 hours or more (n=246)80.9% Combined UNC Total87.1%Combined UNC Total87.1% Combined NCCCS Total85.5%Combined NCCCS Total85.5% Combined Total of CPCC Students83.5%Combined Total of CPCC Students83.5% % in good academic standing (2.0 > after two semesters)

16. 5. System-wide Results The College made significant improvement on this benchmark. The College made significant improvement on this benchmark. Twenty-one community colleges met the 87.1% performance standard and fifteen made significant improvement over last year’s performance. Twenty-one community colleges met the 87.1% performance standard and fifteen made significant improvement over last year’s performance. This measure and the licensure pass rates traditionally have the lowest passing rates across the system. This measure and the licensure pass rates traditionally have the lowest passing rates across the system.

17. 6. Passing Rates in Developmental Courses Successful completion is A-C Successful completion is A-C Students who receive an I or W are removed Students who receive an I or W are removed 70% of those completing the course (A-F grades) must successfully complete (A-C) 70% of those completing the course (A-F grades) must successfully complete (A-C)

18. 6. Where we stand… During 2004-05, of 9,512 seats in remedial courses: During 2004-05, of 9,512 seats in remedial courses: Content AreaTotalA-CPercent Content AreaTotalA-CPercent CompletersCompletersCompleters CompletersCompletersCompleters English3,2222,83588% English3,2222,83588% Math4,4873,11469% Math4,4873,11469% Reading1,803 1,56587% Reading1,803 1,56587% Total9,5127,50579% Total9,5127,50579%

19. 6. System-wide Results The College met the benchmark The College met the benchmark Of all 100,551 NCCCS students who completed a developmental course, 81% had a grade of “C” or better. Of all 100,551 NCCCS students who completed a developmental course, 81% had a grade of “C” or better. Fifty-four colleges met the performance standard. One college made significant improvements. Fifty-four colleges met the performance standard. One college made significant improvements.

20. 7. Success Rate of Developmental Studies Students in Subsequent Courses There will be no significant difference in the grades received in the subject-specific, college-level course between those who took a developmental course and those who did not There will be no significant difference in the grades received in the subject-specific, college-level course between those who took a developmental course and those who did not Only MAT, ENG and RED will be tracked. The final course in the sequence of developmental courses determines when the student enters the cohort Only MAT, ENG and RED will be tracked. The final course in the sequence of developmental courses determines when the student enters the cohort

21. Results of Measure 7 CPCC CohortNumber % Passed with C> CPCC CohortNumber % Passed with C> Developmental2,20177% Developmental2,20177% Non-developmental4,94380% Non-developmental4,94380% * Difference determined to be statistically significant.

22. Developmental Cohort Non-developmental Cohort Fall 2003PassFailPassFail English %84.18%15.82%87.29%12.71% Math %71.07%28.93%77.07%22.93% Reading %68.59%31.41%76.20%23.80% Spring 2004PassFailPassFail English %87.20%12.80%86.42%13.58% Math %74.13%25.87%76.54%23.46% Reading %70.81%29.19%77.75%22.25% All Percent77.33%22.67%80.03%19.97% Detail by Course Area

23. 7. System-wide Results The College did not met the benchmark. The College did not met the benchmark. System-wide, 45 colleges met the standard: no significant difference between the developmental students and non-developmental students in their performance in subsequent college-level courses. System-wide, 45 colleges met the standard: no significant difference between the developmental students and non-developmental students in their performance in subsequent college-level courses.

24. 8. Student Satisfaction of Completers and Non-completers 90% of the combined responses of completers and non-completers will report being satisfied with the quality of programs and services at CPCC. 90% of the combined responses of completers and non-completers will report being satisfied with the quality of programs and services at CPCC. Data taken from a survey of graduates and phone interview of non-completers. Data taken from a survey of graduates and phone interview of non-completers.

25. 8. Where we stand… On the graduate follow-up survey sent out to all graduates/completers and a random selection of non-completers. On the graduate follow-up survey sent out to all graduates/completers and a random selection of non-completers. Students were asked about their satisfaction with the overall quality of academic programs: 96% of completers were satisfied96% of completers were satisfied 97% of non-completers were satisfied97% of non-completers were satisfied

26. 8. System-wide Results The College met the benchmark. The College met the benchmark. System-wide, 95% of program non- completers responded that they were satisfied with the academic programs of community colleges while 98% of completers were satisfied. System-wide, 95% of program non- completers responded that they were satisfied with the academic programs of community colleges while 98% of completers were satisfied. 57 colleges met the performance standard. 57 colleges met the performance standard.

27. 9. Curriculum Student Retention and Graduation 60% of the curriculum students (excluding T codes) from the previous Fall (2004) will do the following: 60% of the curriculum students (excluding T codes) from the previous Fall (2004) will do the following: Graduate with a degree, certificate or diplomaGraduate with a degree, certificate or diploma Re-enroll this past fall (2005)Re-enroll this past fall (2005) These students are considered “persistent.”These students are considered “persistent.”

28. 9. Where we stand… TotalNumberPercent Total Cohort from Fall 2004: Number who Graduated: 10,539632100%6% Returning Students in Curriculum in the Fall 2005: 5,69054% Total Persistence Total Persistence6,32260% Total Non-returning Students Total Non-returning Students (exit non-completers) 4,21740%

29. 9. System-wide Results The College met the benchmark. The College met the benchmark. System-wide, all 58 colleges met the benchmark with an average of 63% of Fall 2004 students either graduating by or returning in Fall 2005. System-wide, all 58 colleges met the benchmark with an average of 63% of Fall 2004 students either graduating by or returning in Fall 2005.

30. 10. Employer Satisfaction With Graduates 10. Employer Satisfaction With Graduates 85% of the employers of graduates will report being satisfied with their preparation. 85% of the employers of graduates will report being satisfied with their preparation. The system office does this surveyThe system office does this survey for all 58 schools

31. 10. System-wide and Local Results During the 2004-2005 year, 17,532 employers of community college During the 2004-2005 year, 17,532 employers of community college completers were surveyed. A total of 4,734 surveys were completed and returned by employers for a 27% return rate. A total of 4,734 surveys were completed and returned by employers for a 27% return rate. Overall, 95% of those employers who returned surveys indicated that they were satisfied with the job preparation of community college graduates. Overall, 95% of those employers who returned surveys indicated that they were satisfied with the job preparation of community college graduates. Of those who returned surveys, 155 were employers of CPCC graduates and of those, 97% were satisfied. Of those who returned surveys, 155 were employers of CPCC graduates and of those, 97% were satisfied. All 58 colleges met the standard. All 58 colleges met the standard.

32. 11. Business/Industry Satisfaction With Services Provided 90% of businesses surveyed will report being satisfied with the services they receive from their local community college. 90% of businesses surveyed will report being satisfied with the services they receive from their local community college. Survey data were collected by the NCCCS from New and Expanding Business and Industry Training and the Small Business Centers. Survey data were collected by the NCCCS from New and Expanding Business and Industry Training and the Small Business Centers.

33. 11. System-wide and Local Results The total number of survey respondents was 33,164. Of those, 100% responded that they were satisfied with the customized training provided by community colleges. The total number of survey respondents was 33,164. Of those, 100% responded that they were satisfied with the customized training provided by community colleges. All 58 colleges met the benchmark. All 58 colleges met the benchmark. Of the 33,164 surveys, 406 were in Central Piedmont’s region. Of the 33,164 surveys, 406 were in Central Piedmont’s region. Of those respondents, 100% were satisfied with customized training provided by CPCC. Of those respondents, 100% were satisfied with customized training provided by CPCC.

34. 12. Program Enrollment Each college must maintain an enrollment of at least 10 students per program averaged over three years. Each college must maintain an enrollment of at least 10 students per program averaged over three years. A program will be defined as the major unit when it contains A, C, and D programs sharing a common faculty. A program will be defined as the major unit when it contains A, C, and D programs sharing a common faculty. Example: Horticulture is a program - A15240, C15240 and D15240 are the credentials it grants.

35. One Low Enrolled Program Program Program Code 2002 -03 2003 -04 2004 -05 3-year Average Mechanical Drafting Technology 503412969

36. 12. System-wide Results The System Office allows the College to remove planned low-enrollment programs from the list (e.g. cytotechnology). The System Office allows the College to remove planned low-enrollment programs from the list (e.g. cytotechnology). The System Office also removed all closed programs (paper work sent forward). The System Office also removed all closed programs (paper work sent forward). The College did not meet the benchmark. The College did not meet the benchmark. In the 2004-2005 academic year, 44 colleges met the performance standard of a minimum three-year average annual headcount of 10 students per program. In the 2004-2005 academic year, 44 colleges met the performance standard of a minimum three-year average annual headcount of 10 students per program.

37. Two Different Processes Accountability Measures (the big stick) Accountability Measures (the big stick) All twelve must be reported.All twelve must be reported. Institutions considered “out of compliance” will be reported to the State Legislature.Institutions considered “out of compliance” will be reported to the State Legislature. Results of these must be published in our catalog.Results of these must be published in our catalog. Those which we do not meet will require an action report identifying what we intend to do to fix the problem.Those which we do not meet will require an action report identifying what we intend to do to fix the problem.

38. Accountability Measures… How We Did…. Accountability MeasurePerformance Status Progress of Basic Skills Students met Progress of Basic Skills Students met Passing Rate on Licensure Exams met Passing Rate on Licensure Exams met Goal Completion of Completers met Goal Completion of Completers met Employment Rate of Graduates met Employment Rate of Graduates met Performance of College Transfer Students sig.improve. Performance of College Transfer Students sig.improve. Passing Rate of Developmental Students met Passing Rate of Developmental Students met Success rate of Developmental in Subsequent Courses not met Success rate of Developmental in Subsequent Courses not met Student Satisfaction of Completers/Non-completers met Student Satisfaction of Completers/Non-completers met Curriculum Student Retention and Graduation met Curriculum Student Retention and Graduation met Employer Satisfaction met Employer Satisfaction met Business and Industry Satisfaction with Services met Business and Industry Satisfaction with Services met Program Enrollment not met Program Enrollment not met Total Accountability Measures Met 10 of 12 Total Accountability Measures Met 10 of 12

39. System-wide Progress In 2004-5, of the 58 community colleges in the NCCCS, seven (12%) met all 12 accountability measures. In 2004-5, of the 58 community colleges in the NCCCS, seven (12%) met all 12 accountability measures. An additional twenty-seven (46.6%) met 11 of 12 measures and seventeen (29.3%) met 10 of 12 measures. An additional twenty-seven (46.6%) met 11 of 12 measures and seventeen (29.3%) met 10 of 12 measures. As for the rest of the colleges, three (5%) met 9, and four (7%) met 8. As for the rest of the colleges, three (5%) met 9, and four (7%) met 8.

40. Two Different Processes Performance Funding Measures (the carrot) Performance Funding Measures (the carrot) We must report on five measuresWe must report on five measures Progress of Basic Skills students Progress of Basic Skills students Performance of college transfers Performance of college transfers Passing rates on state licensure exams Passing rates on state licensure exams Goal completion of completers and non- completers Goal completion of completers and non- completers Employment status of graduates/completers Employment status of graduates/completers Business and Industry Satisfaction with Services (our optional sixth measure) Business and Industry Satisfaction with Services (our optional sixth measure) If we pass, we have the potential to not revert money (1/3 of 1% for each = 2% overall)If we pass, we have the potential to not revert money (1/3 of 1% for each = 2% overall)

41. Performance Funding – Second Tier If we meet 5 of the 6 performance funding measures, we are considered a “superior performing institution.” If we meet 5 of the 6 performance funding measures, we are considered a “superior performing institution.” Superior funding institutions have the opportunity to earn up to 1/3 of 1% from the pool of funds reverted from other colleges at the end of the year. Superior funding institutions have the opportunity to earn up to 1/3 of 1% from the pool of funds reverted from other colleges at the end of the year.

42. Performance Funding – Six Measures Performance Funding Measure Performance Status Performance Funding Measure Performance Status Progress of Basic Skills Studentsmet Progress of Basic Skills Studentsmet Passing Rate on Licensure Examsmet Passing Rate on Licensure Examsmet Goal Completion of Completersmet Goal Completion of Completersmet Employment Rate of Graduatesmet Employment Rate of Graduatesmet Performance of College Transfer Students sig.improve. Performance of College Transfer Students sig.improve. Business and Industry Satisfaction with Servicesmet Business and Industry Satisfaction with Servicesmet Total Performance Funding Measures Met 6 of 6

43. System-wide Progress In 2004-5, of the 58 colleges, thirteen (22.4%) met all 6 performance funding measures and thirty-four (58.6%) met 5 of 6 measures. In 2004-5, of the 58 colleges, thirteen (22.4%) met all 6 performance funding measures and thirty-four (58.6%) met 5 of 6 measures. The remaining eleven (19%) met 4 of 6. The remaining eleven (19%) met 4 of 6.

44. The Good News Central Piedmont is a superior- performing institution. Central Piedmont is a superior- performing institution. CPCC will earn additional funds based on our performance. CPCC will earn additional funds based on our performance. These funds can be used for bonuses, equipment and new program start-ups only. These funds can be used for bonuses, equipment and new program start-ups only.