Area:  HVAC

Responsibility:  Chad Townley

Timelines: Yellow - September 15; Green - May 31

Measure:

1.  Students will average 2.5 or better on each individual competency completed in the competency profile.

Explain how you plan on measuring learning?  

Each technical program assesses technical, communication, and critical thinking skills using a variety of instructional strategies, including tests, projects, quizzes, homework, hands-on demonstrations, etc. Student mastery of these skills is documented in the competency profile. Competency profiles are stored in the registrar’s office.

Each technical program assesses interpersonal/workplace skills using a variety of instructional strategies. Student development of these skills is documented in the competency profile.

What were the end of year results?

Any other “indirect” measures of student learning? Graduate and job placement data? Student survey data? NOCTI scores? % of students meeting graduation requirements?

• All courses were completed with a 2.5 or higher.
• Equipment was donated by Tom Pestinger.   This equipment gave the students hands-on opportunities.
• All graduates completed a resume, cover letter, and mock interview.
• As of May 19, 2010, five students have accepted a job, some are interviewing, and others are still looking.
• Eighteen students enrolled in HVAC. The program ended with fifteen students.  This is an 83% retention rate.
• Of these fifteen students, twelve were full-time and will be graduating.  Three were part-time students.  The three part-time students are enrolled for next year.
• Students were EPA Section 608 Certified.
• All Graduates completed the NOCTI written and performance test.
• All students helped in the fall and spring service of all units on campus.

What changes need to be made in teaching or the curriculum?

• There are two areas that the instructor will spend more time on next year: Install and Replacement of Starting Components and Installation and Replacement of a Water Float Valve Assembly.  Both of these areas averaged 2.0 on the Student Profile Summary.  The goal of the instructor is to better prepare the students for what they will run into out in the field.
• The instructor will try to increase the number of live work projects in the shop and off campus. This will help build the students’ confidence in their skills. It will also help them with customer relations.