Convocation Fall 2010
E lauhoe mai na wa’a, i ke ka, i ka hoe; i ka hoe, i ke ka; pae aku i ka aina.
Everybody paddle the canoes together; bail and paddle, paddle and bail, and the shore
is reached.
First Things FirstWelcome Back
Introductions
Awards
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KCC Rocket Launch
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More Great Stuff3 new scholarships
established, 2 in nursing and 1 in technology.
We will be asked to help with the Old Koloa Sugar Run in November since this pays for 2 of the scholarships
Wai’ale’ale Project began—to assist students with financial constraints who did plan to attend college. Pays for tuition, books and fees.
50 students admitted. Summer Bridge Program successful
Over 30 of the 50 enrolled for fall.
Current Budget CycleOne further cut to absorb but because of increased enrollment we’ll be ok.
Sufficient funds for normal operations.
We are looking at base budgets for each division/area. If you believe that your area has insufficient operating budget, please bring your request and rationale to the first College Council Meeting of the Year, on September 3.
Request through Chancellor’s office for special needs
Biennium Budget: 3-Part Request PCRs for Workforce Development in 4 areas: New and Emerging Programs, Improve Quality of Existing CTE Programs and STEM Initiatives, Distance Education for CTE Programs
• Automotive NATEF Certification
• The Greening of FENG
• Plant Bioscience Technology Program
Enrollment- we have met our strategic goal
Performance
Biennium Budget RequestPerformance Weight
Degrees/Certificates 35
Native Hawaiian Degrees and Certificates 10
STEM Degrees and Certificates 5
Pell Recipients 10
Transfers 40
Biennium Budget Process
We have met our targets for 2010 in all areas except STEM Degrees/Certificates
We have not met all of our targets for 2011 and beyond
We all have a role in reaching these targets
Accreditation Timeline
Chair of Chairs selected in May 2010—Bonnie Honma and Anne McKenna
Training for Accreditation Sept or Oct 2010
Standard Chairs appointed fall 2010 and Self Study begins
Accreditation TimelineCampus completes all consultation on Self Study by end-of-semester 2012
Self Study submitted by 7/1/2012
Self Study submitted to BOR in July 2010
Self Study submitted to ACCJC Aug 2012
Campus evaluation visit by ACCJC Oct 2012
Accreditation ExpectationsWe are all aware of our mission and understand our major processes such as APRUs and assessment
We have addressed all the recommendations from our last report
We are at Sustainable Continuous Quality Improvement level in Program Review of instructional and non-instructional programs and services.
We are at Sustainable Continuous Quality Improvement Level in Planning
We are at the Proficiency Level in the identification, assessment use for improvements of student learning outcomes
Program ReviewSustainable Continuous Quality Improvement means that
Program review processes are ongoing, systematic and used to assess and improve student learning and achievement
The institution reviews and refines its program review processes to improve institutional effectiveness
The results of program review are used to continually refine and improve program practices resulting in appropriate improvements in student achievement and learning.
PlanningSustainable Continuous Quality Improvement means
The institution uses ongoing and systematic evaluation and planning to refine its key processes and improve student learning.
There is a dialogue about institutional effectiveness that is ongoing, robust and pervasive; data and analyses are widely distributed and used throughout the institution
There is ongoing review and adaptation of evaluation and planning processes.
There is consistent and continuous commitment to improving student learning; and educational effectiveness is a demonstrable priority in all planning structures and processes.
Student Learning OutcomesProficiency means
Student learning outcomes and authentic assessment are in place for courses, programs and degrees.
Results of assessment are being used for improvement and further alignment of institution-wide practices.
There is widespread institutional dialogue about the results
Decision-making includes dialogue on the results of assessment and is purposefully directed toward improving student learning
Student Learning Outcomes Cont.Appropriate resources continue to allocated and fine-tuned.
Comprehensive assessment reports exist and are completed on a regular basis.
Course student learning outcomes are aligned with degree student learning outcomes.
Students demonstrate awareness of goals and purposes of courses and programs in which they are enrolled.
Cycle of Assessment
Determine how to assess that
Implement
Collect and Analyze Data
Determine what changes to make
Decide what you are going to do
Questions to Keep in mindWhat are we doing?
What does the data say about what is working, what isn’t?
Why?
How can we improve-by working together, by seeing what other colleges are doing, by rethinking?
Reminder of our InitiativesStudent Access—Recruitment, Preparation, Financial Aid, Admissions, Orientation
Student Success—classes, clubs, engagement, interaction with peers and faculty/staff, completion, graduation, transfer
Workforce Development
Sustainability—our own footprint, resource and leadership for the community, training programs
The Way Forward!How does KCC make sure that all students have access to and opportunity for success in higher education?
How does KCC get Kaua‘i back to work now and create a workforce prepared to support tomorrow’s economy?
How does KCC lead Kaua‘i move into a socially, environmentally and economically sustainable future?
Students Persist When They:
Can navigate through college systems, processes and procedures
Are active & engaged learners Feel connected to the college Make a connection between now and
their future (setting goals) Establish meaningful relationships with
faculty, staff and peers
Community College Survey of Student Engagement
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Kaua’i Community College Sustainable Living CenterShelter
Waste Management
Energy
Transportation
Health and Wellness
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Next StepsDefine sustainability so that it is clearly rooted in the local cultural and geographical context. Ua Mau ke ea o ka aina I ka pono, The life of the land and its people are perpetuated by us being pono with regards to the environment, social equity and economy.
Meet with Community through neighborhood centers to hear their voices as to how KCC can help us sustain Kaua’i as a place where their children and grandchildren will be able to live quality lives.
Hire a Sustainability Coordinator or Director
Bring in Donna Ching from CTAHR to meet with agriculture stakeholders to determine what is KCC’s role in this area
Hire an faculty with expertise in agriculture
Other things the System is ExploringImproving the quality of our CTE programs through external certification, establishing a rubric for all programs, and aligning with partners
Improving Distance Education by being more systematic about it
Begin planning a new campaign
Establish strategies for improving transfer rates by creating common academic policies across campuses
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What’s NextAfter this session is pau attend one of the Mission Statement review sessions, 10-11:30 or 11:30-1. You will receive lunch at the session
Follow the agenda for the next days
Thursday afternoon is an optional community service project.
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