Unit Plan for 2003-04

ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2003-2004

Office Technology Program

Learner Success

OPAC (Office Proficiency Assessment & Certification) software was purchases to prepare student for certification and skills assessment.

Strengthening College Processes

Implemented the Administrative Procedures & Technology to online enrollment.
Create modules for the Administrative Procedures & Technology class so that 1 to 3 credit hours can be taken.
Brochures/flyers and bookmarks were implemented as an added tool to advertise the Office Technology program.
Attend the WCET Conference to update skills for online teaching.

Responsive to Community and Students

Office Technology courses have been sequenced to meet the needs of our community and students.

PROJECTIONS 2006 & BEYOND

Helping Student Learn

Update Computers. Every third year the computers in the lab need to be update to keep with current technology needs.

Leading and Communicating:

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

OFAD Unit Plan for 2004-05

Department/Division: Office Technology, Business & Information Systems Division

Goal: The Office Technology Program will continue to improve the program by maintaining up-to-date equipment, curriculum, and faculty.

Strategic Priority: Helping Students Learn, Leading and Communicating, Planning Continuous Improvement

Years: 2004-2006

Objective: To increase the program with qualified instruction, up-to-date equipment and curriculum to meet the skills and qualities needed.

	*Activity*	*People Responsible*	*Timeline*	*Indicator of Success*	*Status*
1	Implement “24/7” 40 terminal computer lab where the old financial aid offices are	Administration, Dean, Division Director and BSIS Instructors	2006	Access the usage of the lab and streamline the processes of administration, maintenance, supervision, and student success	Goal to start in 2005
2	Offer alternative methods of instruction and delivery	Dean, Division Director and BSIS Instructors	2004-2006	Number of students involved and feedback from students	Ongoing
3	Additional instructor to maintain diverse course offerings	Dean and Division Director	2004-2005	Hire a full-time BSIS instructor	Pending
4	Incorporate the Office Technology classes to the Finnup Lab	Dean, Division Director and Instructor	August 2004	When it has been incorporated	In progress
5	Purchase a server to use in the Finnup Lab when the Office Technology program moves over	Dean, Division Director, Instructors and Computer Services	August 2004	Make the lab more efficient for the Office Technology Program	Pending
6	OFAD classes will be one for one credit hours in the lab	Dean, Division Director and Office Technology Coordinator	August 2004	Office Technology classes require prep time and grading time, even when incorporating them into OE/OE and/or online options	2004
7	Attend national student competitions	Dean, Division Director and Instructor	2004	Student feedback, assessment of student knowledge, national recognition	Ongoing
8	Attend conferences to update knowledge in field	Dean, Division Director and Instructor	2004	Increased student understanding and knowledge of cutting- edge events and changes	Ongoing
9	Purchase a Digital Camera to replace the one stolen	Instructor	2004	To be used in classes for instructor	2004
10	Install WordPerfect, Keyboarding Pro and CheckPro Software	Computer Services	August 2004	Update the software to meet requirements for the Office Technology students	2004

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR 2004-2005 GOALS

Prioritized equipment request with justification and budget.

Priority	Item	Cost	Justification
1	Create a “24/7” staffed 40 terminal computer lab in Academic Building, capable of being broken into 3 seminar classes. Include open-entry and open-exit. Lab and seminars as arranged. Students, community, staff and instructors need to have lab available from 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., 7 days per week.	$85,000	With structured classes, community use, B&I, Continuing Education, Staff Development, English FICE, etc. utilizing the 2 available labs, we are running out of lab space for students to complete required homework and offer required, demanded, courses. This “24/7” lab can be utilized by our community and all departments across campus.
2	Purchase a server to use in the Finnup Lab when the Office Technology program moves over	$1,000	In order to incorporate the Office Technology program into the Finnup Lab, a server is needed to save all the data and student files.
3	Purchase a Digital Camera to replace the one stolen	$400	A digital camera is need to use in class for the Office Technology program.
4	Rewire the Finnup Lab	$5,000	The wiring in the Finnup Lab is temporary, and has not been updated to handle heavy equipment loads
5	Substitutes for Finnup Lab	$15 /hour	Without substitutes, any absence by an instructor will result in the lab closing
6	Hire a part time instructor for three night a week in Finnup Lab	$15/hour for nine hours a week	Must have an instructor for three night a week, or the lab will close at 6:00 p.m.