BSIS DIVISION

ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2003-2004

LEARNER SUCCESS:

· In May 2004, 26 GCCC students will have completed or be completing the Cisco curriculum.

· In May 2004, 25 GCCC students will have completed or be completing the A+ curriculum.

· In May 2004, 6 GCCC students will have completed or be completing the MCSE curriculum.

· A+ test simulation software has been incorporated into coursework to assist students in preparation for industry certification.

· Cisco curriculum has been updated to version 3.1.

· Finnup Lab Purchased and installed Omni Page Pro Update Version.

· Finnup Lab increased enrollment in the OE/OE classes.

· Senior lab was moved to the Finnup Lab in spring 2003.

· OPAC (Office Proficiency Assessment & Certification) software was purchased to prepare students for certification and skills assessment in OFAD.

· 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.

· Eighteen students participated in service learning projects that taught Marketing skills to others.

· Seventeen students participated in selling advertisements for the Silhouette. They raised $450.00.

STRENGTHENING COLLEGE PROCESSES:

• Implemented the Administrative Procedures & Technology as an online class.
• Modules created for Administrative Procedures & Technology so that 1 to 3 credit hours can be taken.
• The Finnup Lab Outreach program continues to grow.
• The Finnup Lab’s summer program continues to be very successful because of availability to the community, high school students and teachers who want to re-certify by obtaining CEUs.
• A secure, state-of-the-art classroom was established in the Academic Building for all Cisco and A+ courses, including installation of an Adtran Atlas 550 WAN Emulation Lab and a Wireless network.

• MIDM Program Coordinator successfully completed her Master’s of Business Education.
• Finnup Lab Coordinator and staff participate in Faculty and Staff Development opportunities.
• BSNT Program Coordinator successfully obtained his CCAI, CCDA, CCNA, Network +, Security +, and Server + industry certifications.
• OFAD Program Coordinator attended WCET Conference to update skills for online teaching.
• MIDM Program Coordinator received the Sam Walton Fellowship Award.
• The BSNT evening adjunct instructor obtained his CCAI & CCNA industry certification.
• MIDM Program Coordinator attended workshops and conferences to enhance her knowledge of changes and trends in the Management and Marketing fields.
• Instructor completed 3 additional hours of professional Development through Ft. Hayes, and attended the NBEA conference in Dallas.
• BSIS instructor nominated to Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers for a second time.

SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY:

• The Finnup Lab’s flexible scheduling continues to serve a large group of students (both traditional and non-traditional) who otherwise could not be served by GCCC stringent course schedules.
• BSIS Bilingual Computer Applications Cohort has been successful from Keyboarding through Advanced computers.
• A+ and Cisco course meeting times and sequencing have been changed to meet the needs of the local high schools’ block schedules and community work schedules.
• SIFE students participated in community groups to enhance knowledge and to lend an extra hand for the organizations needing help.
• Office Technology courses have been sequenced to meet the needs of our community and students.
• AMA class times and locations were added to meet the needs of students and the community.

· Cisco curriculum is now available on the new GCCC web server which allows students to access the curriculum outside of the classroom.

• Youth Entrepreneurs of Kansas (YEK) and the BSIS Division teamed up to offer the Youth Biz Camp. This was offered to high school students with community members lending time to share their knowledge with students.

· Brochures/flyers and bookmarks were implemented as an added tool to advertise the BSNT, OFAD, MIDM, Finnup Lab and Senior Lab programs, this will be an ongoing accomplishment.

· The Career Learning System’s Web site, borne out of the partnership between GCCC and Garden City High School & Holcomb High School, has been beneficial in advertising the Center Of Excellence and all BSNT program courses.

· The Finnup Help Desk phone continues to be very busy.

· Blackboard (or some type of web-based tool) is used in most BSIS classes to facilitate communication and enhance learning.

· All BSIS Programs continue to meet with advisory boards (composed of community members currently working in each of these specialized areas) to enhance program outcomes.

Department/Division: BSIS

Years: 2004-2005

Goal: The BSIS Division will continue to improve student instruction by providing hands-on training with state-of-the-art equipment, curriculum, qualified and diversified instruction.

Strategic Priority: Helping Students Learn

Objective: Bring BSIS programs and classes in-line with industry standards and offer necessary courses for student success.

	Activity	People Responsible	Time- line	Indicator of Success	Status
1	Hire three full-time BSIS instructors to maintain diverse course offerings and replace the 3 instructors that have been downsized in the BSIS division during the past year.	Clayton, Deb Robinson	2004-2005	Have hired 3 full-time BSIS instructors.	Pending
2	Purchase a server to use in the Finnup Lab when the Office Technology program moves over	Dean, Div. Director, Instructors and Comp. Svcs.	08/04	Make the lab more efficient and accessible for students when the Office Technology Program	Pending
3	Hire instructor 3 nights/week, Saturday mornings, & list of Substitutes. Must have an instructor 3 nights/ week, or Finnup lab will close at 6:00 p.m. Also, any absence by an instructor will result in the lab closing if no substitutes available.	Clayton Tatro, Deb Robinson, Jeff Davis, Lachele Greathouse	08/04	Part-time evening instructor in Finnup Lab, list of qualified substitutes.	2004
4	Purchase 2 overhead computers B140 & B141 Purchase mounted projector and screen for B140	Instructor, Gordon, Brian, Maintenance	Fall 2004	Increased student interactivity and understanding	Pending
5	Purchase 2 VCR’s. More efficient and effective use of class time and equipment due to classroom shortages and lack of VCRs in BSIS division.	Renee Harbin, Gordon, Brian, maintenance	2004	Mount these in computer labs for class instruction.	Begin Fall 2004
6	Hire a Senior Lab Coordinator. Must have a Senior Lab Coordinator to instruct T & R from 1:00 – 6:00. They need 5 hours prep time. Total of 15 hours per week. Must have a Senior Lab Coordinator to continue this very successful program.	Clayton Tatro, Deb Robinson, Jeff Davis, Lachele Greathouse	08/04	When Coordinator hired.	2004
7	Purchase double sided 11x17 color printer/scanner. Students will enhance their knowledge on how to give professional presentations at competitions and to outside vendors/customers so they are ready to enter the workforce. Also help BSIS marketing.	Judy Crymble Renee Harbin	2004	Student knowledge of how to produce documents. Used in marketing BSIS programs, classes and events.	Begin Fall 2004
8	Membership in CompTIA provides resources & opportunities to help students stay engaged and ahead in the IT industry. A+ Test Simulation Software assists students prepare for industry A+ certification. Enough lab supplies for students to successfully complete required course work.	Brian Viel Judy Crymble	06/04	CompTIA membership paid, A+ Test Simulation Software purchased, supplies available for student use.	Pending
9	Replace Digital Camera to stolen from OFAD program, to be used in classes and Students competitions.	Bill Hammond, Instructor	2004	When insurance reimburses OFAD program for stolen camera.	2004
10	BSNT Instructors must become certified in new CISCO 3.1 curriculum to teach it.	Brian Viel, Judy Crymble	May 2004	Must be certified prior to Fall 2004 to teach course.	2004
11	Offer alternative methods of instruction & delivery	Dean, Div. Director & Instructors	2004-2006	Number of students involved, success of students taking courses, etc.	On-going
12	Establish student gift store which all student orgs and divisions utilize. Purchase embroidery machine to allow students to produce, distribute, and promote GCCC goods and raise funds.	Dean, Division Director, Instructors, Students	2005-2006	The amount of profit and traffic through the store. Feedback from customers and student workers.	Begin in Spring 2005

Strategic Priority: Leading and Communicating

Objective: Student Success as positive contributors to the economic and social well-being of society.

	Activity	People Responsible	Time- line	Indicator of Success	Status
1	Move Jeff Davis from Part-Time to Full-Time Finnup Lab Coordinator on 11 month contract	Jeff Davis, Deb Robinson, Clayton Tatro Dr. Ballantyne and BOT	Prior to 05/04	When Jeff Davis is hired on 11-month contract.	Pending
2	Fund 10 book scholarships for business student organizations (SIFE, DECA, BPA)	Dean, Div. Director, Org. Sponsors	Fall 2004	Enhanced student participation and feedback.	Pending
3	Because of budget, inability to upgrade equipment, supplies, replace full-time faculty, and the unrelenting increase in paperwork required by GCCC administration, a full-time grant and report writer is needed for all General Education Divisions.	Administration Deans, BOT	Fall 2004	Hired by Fall 2004 school year.	2004
4	SmartNet Contract – Must remain in tact for GCCC to be recognized as a Cisco Networking Academy and keep a minimum number of routers and switches serviced.	Brian Viel Judy Crymble	June 2004	Contract Paid.	Pending
5	All BSIS instructors to attend conferences, training, etc. to insure up-to-date instruction in-line with current trends in industries.	Dean, Div. Director, Instructors	2004-2005	Attendance at conferences and other training	Pending
6	Maintain student involvement with area community groups	Instructor and Student	2004-2006	Feedback and assessment of knowledge gained	On-going

Strategic Priority: Planning Continuous Improvement

Objective: Provide diverse opportunities with state-of-the art equipment, instruction and other necessary paraphernalia for students to be successful in all BSIS classes and programs.

	Activity	People Responsible	Time- line	Indicator of Success	Status
1	OFAD classes will be paid on a 1-1credit hour basis when incorporated into the Finnup lab. These are not lab classes! They require prep & grading time, even more so when incorporating them into OE/OE and/or online options as more students enroll at various times throughout the year.	Clayton Tatro, Deb Robinson, Lachele Greathouse	08/04	Students will be guaranteed quality instruction with timely feedback to ensure individual success.	2004
2	Purchase 14 new computers for the Cisco/A+ lab (B144). Utilize the 14 old computers as upgrades for the A+ students who desperately need PC’s that are of newer technology to work on.	Brian Viel Judy Crymble Computer Services	06/04	Installation of 12 computers and 2 servers. This also meets program goal of “recycled equipment policy.”	Pending
3	Rewire Finnup Lab. The wiring in the Finnup Lab is temporary, and has not been updated to handle heavy equipment loads, could be dangerous.	Jeff Davis, Lachele Great. Maintenance	06/04	Wiring complete.	ASAP
4	Purchase six (6) CCNA 3.0 rack mountable 1760 routers	Brian Viel Judy Crymble	06/04	Installation of routers	Pending
5	Implement “24/7” 40 terminal computer lab where the old financial aid offices are	Dean, Division Director, BSIS Instructors, Administration	2006	Access the usage of the lab and streamline the processes of administration, maintenance, supervision, and student success.	Goal to start in 2005
6	Cross training for BSNT instructors to be better utilized when needed.	Brian Viel	2004-2005	When instructors can teach multiple courses within the BANT program	Pending
7	Install WordPerfect, Keyboarding Pro, and CheckPro Software in Finnup Lab to update software and meet requirements for OFAD students.	Computer Services	08/04	When loaded in Finnup Lab

BSIS DIVISION

PROJECTIONS 2006 & BEYOND

HELPING STUDENTS LEARN

1. CCNA 3.0 Standard Bundle, rack mountable, 1760 Routers. These routers are needed to upgrade the outdated 2500 Routers currently in use. The plan is to replace all ten 2500 Routers. With theses new routers students will be able to utilize the new 3.1 Cisco curriculum.

2. 14 new computers needed for the Cisco/A+ lab. The current PC’s in B144 are over 4 years old and are beginning to fail regularly. Theses old computers can be utilized as upgrades for the A+ students, who desperately need PC’s that are of newer technology to work on. This would be accomplishing two goals at the same time.

3. Increased fulltime, knowledgeable faculty needed to teach in the business area so diverse course offerings can increase.

4. Implement bilingual Cisco/A+, and various other BSIS course offerings.

5. Every third year computers in all of the computer labs need to be updated to keep up with current technology needs.

PLANNING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

1. Increased fulltime, knowledgeable faculty needed to teach in the business area so diverse course offerings can increase.

2. Train BSNT instructors in the Linux Operating System, Microsoft Server software, MCSE, Cisco, A+, Network+, Server+, and Security+.

3. Training for MIDM instructors.

4. Update Finnup and Academic computer lab software as it becomes necessary to accommodate student and community needs.

5. Redo the furniture in B143 including 2 handicapped work stations and updated furniture and equipment. Total cost for furniture would be approximately $2,100.00.

LEADING AND COMMUNICATING

1. Increased fulltime, knowledgeable faculty needed to teach in BSIS so diverse course offerings can be maintained and/or increased.

2. Expand BSNT curriculum by offering Network+, Server+ and/or Security + in the future. Approximate cost would be upwards of $5,000.00.

3. Expand instruction of network operating system software to include Linux Operating System in the BSNT program.

4. Investigate additional courses to incorporate into the BSNT program.

5. Explore additional courses that are wanted within the Management and Marketing program.

6. Expand the Office Technology Program to OE/OE and online delivery.

SUPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR BSIS 2004-2005 GOALS

Prioritized list of new personal, expanded positions, or position transfers with justification and budget.

	Item	Cost	Justification
1	3 Business Instructors We do not have a qualified adjunct pool in Finney County to teach our required classes.	$35,000+ per Instructor	To maintain existing course offerings in the BSIS division and replace Mary Wilson, Phil Mayer and Carol Ham.
2	Move Jeff Davis from Part-Time to Full-Time Finnup Lab Coordinator on 11 month contract	Determined by Jeff Davis and GCCC Administration	Carol Ham is retiring. To insure success of the Finnup Lab & Senior Lab, there must be a full-time coordinator.
3	CISCO 3.1 certification – 2 instructors (Must be obtained by May 2004)	$500 per instructor	Instructors must obtain this certification to be qualified to teach new 3.1 curriculum.
4	Hire two Full-time Instructors to teach BSNT classes by fall 2005. One could be bilingual to meet our goal of diversity. Must be industry certified.	$50,000 per instructor – (certified, qualified, knowledgeable, and can teach!!!!!)	We have two full-time instructors retiring (probably) in May 2005, combined they teach over 30 hours of computer classes.
5	List of available, qualified substitutes for Finnup Lab.	$15/hr	Without substitutes, any absence by an instructor will result in the lab closing
6	Hire a part time instructor for Finnup Lab: three nights a week 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.	$15/hr	Must have an instructor for three night a week, or the lab will close at 6:00 p.m.
7	Hire a Senior Lab Coordinator – 15 hours per week. 10 instruction, 5 preparation	$15/hr	Must have a Senior Lab Coordinator to instruct T & R from 1:00 – 6:00. Must have 5 hours prep time.
8	Cross Training of current BSNT instructors	Appx. $500/instructor per certification	*Linux Operating System & Microsoft Server Software*MCSE and Cisco*A+, Network+, Server+ and Security+ certifications necessary.

Prioritized equipment requests with justification and budget.

	Item	Cost	Justification
1	Membership in CompTIA. A+ Test Simulation Software. Lab supplies necessary for students to successfully complete program requirements.	$750 $375 $200	CompTIA membership provides the BSNT program with resources and opportunities to help students stay engaged and ahead in the IT industry. A+ Test Simulation Software will assist students in the preparation for industry A+ certification. Enough lab supplies for students to successfully complete required course work.
2	14 new computers for the Cisco/A+ lab (B144)	$11,655	The current PC’s in B144 are over 4 years old and are failing regularly. Theses old computers can be recycled for the A+ students, who desperately need PC’s that are of newer technology to work on. This would be accomplishing two goals at the same time.
3	CCNA 3.0 Standard Bundle rack mountable 1760 Routers	$9,156	Need to upgrade the outdated 2500 routers currently in use. The plan is to replace all ten 2500 routers. With theses new routers students will be able to utilize the new 3.1 curriculum.
4	Color Printer 11x17 double sided. Will enhance Student equipment knowledge & help BSIS market programs/classes.	$4,000	Students will be able to produce documents for competitions and presentations to outside vendors (customers), which will insure work readiness.