GENERAL EDUCATION ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2003-2004
Learner Success
Provided approximately 2,524 hours of tutoring in the CLC, 20% increase from last year
Proctored approximately 2,800 out-of-class tests; an increase of 20% from last year
Developed instruction to allow students to create individual art portfolios.
Several students participated in the 6th annual Sandhills Art Association Juried Exhibition and one student won 1st place in the 3-D Division.
Six students attended the national Delta Epsilon Chi convention. One placed in the top ten nationally.
Six students attended the regional Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) competition and GCCC received the Rookie of the Year award for 2003.
Offered modular instruction in OFAD Program, also implemented as an online class.
Wrote and received GCCC Endowment Mini-grant for continued work on Outdoor Classroom
Science Club participated in Elementary School Science Demonstrations.
Hosted the 4th Annual Science Olympiad
Acquired internet access in the classrooms.
Began incorporating on-line resources such as School Maestro into classes.
Continued growth of instrumental music program by adding a string ensemble.
Completed library web pages to provide instruction in information literacy topics.
Held a series of contests for students (and faculty and staff) to compete finding answers to questions requiring use of web and library searching.
Evaluated and modified speech ballots for faculty assessment of student success.
Developed an ESL tutoring program
Integrated Newsweek into reading classes to develop critical thinking skills
Developed exit criteria for ESL courses
Evaluated/modified exit essay guidelines for English 101 and Basic English classes
Average student growth in reading classes is more than two grade levels per semester
Expanded the variety of class meeting times for all humanities course
Established a Developmental Education Team to increase student success
Developed an Oral Communication Assessment tool.
Collected data on the needs of the ESL students, faculty, and community
Incorporated public speaking project for core competency evaluation
Varied reading class schedules to include 12 and 14 week sessions and night sessions
Piloted and then implemented course-embedded outcomes assessment campus-wide.
Purchased more comfortable/bigger desks were placed in B124 & B125.
Many paraprofessionals that began degree Fall of 2001 will be graduating this May.
Expanded daycare hours to meet the needs of both students and faculty and staff.
Developed a consistent rotation of course offerings in several programs.
Involved numerous students in several classes in service learning.
Increased the number of ESL students making the transition to campus to almost 50%.
Enhanced ESL Offerings ะ including an ESL Level 7 and summer courses.
Developed a partnership with KSU Synergy Scholarship Project.
Continued offering career/educational plans to ESL students in various programs.
Increased classroom technology across campus.
Increased Participation numbers in SuperCircuit
Expanded super circuit hours
Purchased needed equipment for SuperCircuit that students wanted
Expanded common final administration for College Algebra to outreach locations.
Disseminated letter to parents of high school students enrolled in College Algebra to help bridge expectations between high school and college coursework.
Implemented alternative scheduling of faculty loads to increase accessibility to students and to provide time to participate on internal governance committees.
Three new 1-hour courses were developed to assist students to move through the math sequence more effectively.
Created a master schedule for D110 to better accommodate individuals or groups.
Held numerous CLC orientations for College Skills Development, English, and ESL courses reaching in excess of 300 students
Nine CLC paraprofessionals and tutors achieved Level I tutoring status.
Networked with learning center staff at St. Charles Community College and JCCC.
Initiated storage planning for HUFA basement area that addresses fire safety codes.
Began developing a PR campaign to dynamically represent the ิnewี drama department
Began study of computerized box office program for fine arts programs and departments.
Initiated a new Endowment fund to benefit the costume department of GCCC Drama.
Prepared a comprehensive library website.
Completed extensive HVAC work in the library building.
Visited various work sites to clarify employer/employee language needs
Contacted various employers to inform them about programs offered.
Secured reading offices and classrooms in one building for better utilization of materials
Recommended and purchased a new administrative database.
Developed a master calendar for campus-wide data collection and reporting
Received Higher Learning Commission reaccreditation through AQIP.
Service to the Community
Logged approximately 39,570 visits for the CLC main computer lab, D110 Hope Study Skills Center, and the out-of-class testing center; an increase of 5% from last year
Secured 15 CPUs for D110 from Upward Bound grant funding
Repaired the wall covering in the Mercer Gallery at a minimal cost.
Procured additional light fixtures for the Mercer Art Gallery.
Held two public gallery receptions in the Mercer Art Gallery.
Faculty scheduled and participated in workshops at regional high schools (on-going).
Provided guest speakers (artists) for various college classes.
Developed Musical Theatre Workshop, a successful summer program for high school teachers.
Produced a full-scale musical theatre production which ran 8 performances and involved students and community members both onstage, backstage, and in the audience.
Helped to re-vitalize the Fine Arts Open House event as an annual community celebration of the arts on the GCCC campus.
Re-instituted the patron support program and expanded it to include not only drama, but art, music, and forensics.
Hosted a special high school night performance of the fall musical, including providing study guides, backstage tours, and production discussion groups.
Toured area schools with GCCC ensembles.
Performed at various civic functions with GCCC ensembles.
Provided volunteer services to local, civic, and individuals in preparation for public speaking events
Presentation of activities to Rotary.
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS 2004-2005
Helping Students Learn
Provide tutor training to unite the practices of GCCC faculty and tutors
Sponsor าboot campำ workshops for students to increase and reinforce essential skills.
Compile user-friendly resources for math, English, and science courses to aid in tutoring and support processes
Provide a more concentrated effort to retain students with a goal of graduating (on-going).
Strengthen Developmental Education by analyzing baseline data reports and developing new learning strategies
Initiate supplemental instruction in the areas of reading, math, and English.
Evaluate the need to establish prerequisites for discipline courses.
Teach reading in our classes.
Create smart classrooms across campus.
Develop and strengthen contacts (connection) between new faculty and The Teaching and Learning Center.
Develop plan for regular replacement of classroom overhead projectors.
Fine tune small group learning to improve each studentีs participation.
Hire additional BSIS instructors to maintain diverse course offerings.
Hire a Senior Lab Coordinator.
Purchase double sided 11x17 color printer/scanner for BSIS Division.
Offer alternative methods of instruction & delivery including modular, OE/OE, online, structured, etc.
Continue providing professional support in CLC.
Replace lost work-study hours to obtain more assistance with labs.
Increase band width to ensure Blackboard/School Maestro web access.
Provide secretarial support for science and math classes and labs during the summer.
Replace math instructor positions.
Continue Service Learning in community.
Hire a science lab coordinator.
Provide safe, าadult-sizedำ additional seating to increase classroom capacity.
Assist CLC in training tutors and providing group tutoring in specified topics.
Prepare course content and pilot rapid review courses in math.
Follow up on pilot courses to determine their effectiveness.
Investigate creating a rapid review courses.
Relocate the Telenet equipment to make another classroom available.
Get workable & usable VCR capabilities in designated classrooms.
Leading and Communicating
Work with GCCC faculty to establish an early alert intervention method
Hire 11.5 additional hours of paraprofessional help in the CLC
Hire 12 additional hours of paraprofessional summer help in the CLC
Increase efforts to recruit non-traditional students not currently being served y the art program.
Perform at various civic functions with GCCC ensembles.
Continue exploring the need and possibilities of having additional workshops and classes for community members
Write grants to support general education programs.
Increase the number of ESL students on campus by increasing the transition of ESL students from FCCLC to campus and providing awareness of GCCC programs and opportunities to minorities.
Create a community based committee to support/enhance a new Soccer Program
Offer Professional Development workshops that focus on learner needs and styles that address the issues for the following: Second Language Learners; Developmental Learners; Adult Learners; and Learners with disabilities
Gain acceptance of an information literacy curriculum developed from the 03-04 information literacy goals and syllabi published by the library.
Obtain from Computer Services reverse proxy server services to permit authenticated remote logon by students and staff to the GCCC network and reverse proxy access with such logon to database subscriptions.
Hire a full-time general education grant writer ะ salary is contingent upon success
Improve communication with advisors across campus.
Enhance the effectiveness of Online Student Evaluations
Evaluate the advising load across campus
Establish student gift store which all student orgs and divisions utilize. Allow students to produce, distribute, and promote GCCC goods and raise funds.
Enhance student involvement with area community groups
Support the need for a year-long course schedule.
Get everyone registered to vote.
Increase proficiency of faculty/staff in using the student information system on the web
Make more of an impact on Garden City as a major fitness center
Enhance the collaborative relationship with area schools
Hire a HPER Division chair/Wellness Instructor.
Increase peer mentoring and collaboration among faculty.
Planning Continuous Improvement
Create a monthly CLC newsletter or informational flyer for students and community members.
Modernize facilities in the Fine Arts Building, including the auditorium.
Allot time and money for current faculty to receive more training in teaching/learning applications.
Expand Classroom Technology across campus: Providing multimedia carts, upgrading/expanding computer equipment and instructional supplies, upgrading ITV equipment and computer training.
Implement new administrative database system campus-wide - Datatel
Lead AQIP team to implement strategies college-wide for continuous improvement
Replace carpeting in the most worn front area of the main library room with carpet squares.
Install cable in all classrooms
Move electrical outlets in the lecture hall need to come out under the desks.
Enhance grounds, including keeping stickers out of the grass.
Rewire Finnup Lab.
Cross train instructors to be better utilized when needed.
Develop short seminars/Saturday courses to meet community requests.
Develop wellness program.
Develop and construct a Frisbee golf course through cooperation with city parks, Recreation Commission.
Improve response time to all maintenance requests.
Change GCCC academic schedules to allow for a.m. practices & p.m. classes.
Offer more comprehensive writing lab services
Participate in student led tutoring program
Expand Early Alert System
Hire a half-time graphic design instructor.
Build two additional art studios, one for painting and one for ceramics.
Improve the collection of art books in the library.
Upgrade practice room facilities through soundproofing, including an organ studio/practice room
Explore new class possibilities, workshops, and the development of a summer music camp
Integrate 5 or more contact hours of structured information searching / information evaluating learning into the academic experience of most students at GCCC
Develop plug-in and/or wireless network access for library users with laptop or handheld PCs
Develop the capability to provide interactive remote reference service and information literacy instruction
Create a writing/speech computer lab
Identify high school students that need developmental reading classes to improve their ACT scores
Improve performance of ITVand coordination with sites.
Develop a plan for periodic replacement of microscopes in labs.
Establish common final exams for all courses from trigonometry and below
Investigate alternative courses offerings o facilitate student progression through the math sequence.
Leading and Communicating
Hire additional out-of-class testing personnel to expand testing center hours
Hire ½ CLC/ ½ Assessment Computer Support Technician
Increase travel budgets for professional development
Create a Broadcasting Department
Hire a French/German Instructor
Encourage administrators to become more involved with instructors.
Planning Continuous Improvement
Increase marketing of CLC services to FCCLC, GCHS, outreach facilities, and community
Create individual study plans for students enrolled in a comprehensive tutoring program
Begin long-range planning for expansion and improvement of theatre facilities to include additional seating, more flexible staging, and increased space for ADA access areas.
Conduct a needs assessment of community needs and projected trends.
Build a covered driveway at the West End of the Penka building so that children could be dropped off at the day care, plus cosmetology clients could be dropped off, thus expanding their clientele.
Replace the chairs in the Foods Labs in the Penka Building.
Replace the carpet in the daycare office area and in Ann Unruhีs office. Purchase carpet for B123.
Develop adjunct offices -phone, e-mail, School Maestro access
|
Item |
Cost |
Justification |
|
Business Instructor
|
$40,000 |
Replacement Faculty Member from Prior Years Faculty Attrition |
|
Daycare Awning |
$3,000 |
Needed for State Licensure |
|
Science Lab Coordinator |
$30,000 |
Position would coordinate lab purchasing, set-up, and clean. Would allow instructors to focus energies on teaching and course development. |
|
Math Instructor |
$40,000
|
New position needed to the increasing demand for more developmental sections. |
|
Library Carpet |
$10,000 |
Solution needed for the most worn areas of the library, possibly carpet squares. |
|
PE/Wellness Instructor |
$40,000 |
New position to develop wellness program. |
|
General. Ed. Admin |
$15,000 |
New position to create advocacy for General Education, similar to Technical Education and Continuing Education. Cost to increase existing 9-month faculty position to 12 months. |
|
Grant Writer |
$35,000 |
New position to write grant targeted toward General Education. Salary could be dependent upon success. |
|
Summer Secretary |
$3,000 |
Additional help for summer faculty. |
|
Development Ed/AQIP |
$5,000 |
Funding for new initiatives coming from Developmental Ed. Team/AQIP: supplemental instruction, course sequencing, etc.
|
|
Auditorium |
$75,000 |
Facilities update: paint, carpet, tiles, seats, stage. |
|
Smart Classrooms |
$40,000 |
Smart classroom equipment in Academic and SCMA buildings. Projector, computer, smartboard, etc. |
GENERAL EDUCATION BUDGET PRIORITIES 2004-2005