Volunteer State Community College | Institutional Research & Effectiveness

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Objective

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Goal 1, Objective 4

1. The College AAS and Techni-cal Certificate graduates will achieve 90% Placement for the aca-demic year.

90% of the AAS graduates in 2004 will be placed in full-time employment related to their major.

Adequate

1. Placement Office works with prospective graduates to assist in job placement by conducting mock interviews, assisting with resumes, matching graduates with employers, posting employment openings, etc.

2. Placement Office keeps ongoing tabulation of placement results.

3. A process will be established for AAS-GBA Graduates to have an early placement reporting schedule through the GBA Exam.

4. Placement data will be reviewed. The Placement Report will be reviewed.

Academic Business Division

Account Number: 2-15400

Related College Strategic Goal & Objective	Objective (Please number each objective and provide a detailed description)	Measurable Outcome Directly Related to the Objective	Expected Cost (Budget: Adequate or Increase $______)	Steps for Assessing Outcomes for each Objective
Goal X, Objective 1	2. Develop GBA concen-trations in Medical Practice Management and Public Administration	Complete formal program proposal for each concen- tration using a successful DACUM type program development process by June 30, 2004.	Adequate	1. Analysis of need by review of occupation, job skills, job duties, etc. to determine if programs are needed and viable. 2. Form an advisory committee to review program proposals. 3. Acceptable proposals submitted to TBR for each concentration.
	3. Work with Media Services Department in exploration and development of a Media Tech-nology/Tele-vision Production Certificate/GBA program for possible implementation in Fall 2004.	Potential program or course designed and completed by June 30, 2004.	Adequate	1. Analysis of need by review of occupation, job skills, job duties, etc. to determine if program is needed and viable. 2. Form an advisory committee to review program proposal. 3. Acceptable proposal submitted to TBR. 4. If warranted, may implement 1 course in Fall 2004.
	4. Develop a pilot program partnership with one high school enabling students to take advanced Business & Technology courses for college credit that are taught by VSCC faculty.	Potential pilot program established and a project or initiative activity completed by June 30, 2004.	Adequate	1. Work with Off-campus Coordinator and Wilson Central Administration to possibly initiate offerings or program. 2. An initiative with a secondary school using the CCTI or Career Academy model will be initiated and at least one activity will be completed.

Academic Business Division

Account Number: 2-15210

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Goal IV. Objective 2

1. The division faculty in CIS will develop vendor specific and generic related industry certification preparation offerings through active participation in professional development.

5 to 6 faculty will become certified in specific areas by the end of Spring 2004 semester.

Adequate

1. A roster of specific preparations for certifications will be maintained and completions indicated.

2. Integrate certification prep courses into curriculum.

Academic Business Division

Account Number: 2-15400

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Goal V, Objective 2

1. The Division will develop a quarterly electronic newsletter for advisory group members and key external stakeholders who support the instructional programs.

1^st completed

Newsletter by Spring 2004.

Adequate

1. Work with division faculty in the successful development of the newsletter for Paralegal Studies and GBA offerings.

2. Feedback in the form of questions from recipients will be sought, recorded and reviewed for future newsletter improvement.

Academic Business Division

Account Number: 2-15225

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Goal 1, Objective 4

1. Review the results of the coopera-tive Paralegal Exam developed for Performance Funding to ensure validity of the exam and items requiring modification.

1. Revised Paralegal Exam.

Adequate

1. Conduct an in-depth analysis of the 20 test items where 100% of the graduates responded with the same answer.

2. Share the results of the analysis with RSCC for input from the cooperative partner.

2. Increase from 50% to 100% of AAS grads sitting for the exam.

Adequate

1. Implement the new testing procedures identified to synchronize the paralegal process with other exit exam test processes (requirement for graduation).