Analysis and Planning: Diesel Mechanics Student Learning Outcomes: Faculty identified three program-level Student Learning Outcomes for 2012-13. Sample assessment instruments are included as Attachments 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3. Facilities: The Diesel Mechanics area consists of a large classroom, a small classroom, a computer lab, a laboratory, a tool room, a storage room, and two offices. Large Classroom: The moderate-size classroom accommodates students comfortably but capacity is limited to thirty or less. It contains a dry erase board, a computer with an overhead projector, and four student computers. Needs: More space for students. Small Classroom: The small classroom is used for electronics and hydraulics training. It can accommodate ten students at a time with training aids. Computer Lab: The computer lab is new to the program this year. It is a joint effort between diesel and welding. The lab has thirty student computers and an instructor computer with an overhead projector. Laboratory: The lab has ten full service and training bays for equipment and vehicles to perform student lab tasks. The lab has new lighting, a water treatment center, full size parts washer, overhead cane system, and fume extraction. A lab photo is included as Attachment 5.4. Tool Room: The tool room contains tool carts and tool boxes. It is locked behind a cage system, and currently meets departmental needs. Storage Room: Contains less frequently used display objects and housekeeping supplies and currently meets departmental needs. Offices: Faculty offices are adequate for current needs. The program’s spring 2013 budget proposal is included as Attachment 5.5. The recommendation of the Administrative Council is included as Attachment 5.6, and the presidential response is Attachment 5.7 with actions related to this program highlighted. Advisory Committee Minutes are included as Attachment 5.8. Personnel: The Diesel program is staffed by a full-time instructor and a part-time lab assistant. The program chair has been in this position for 5 years, and has worked in the industry for 17 years. A vita is included as Attachment 5.9, and professional development record as Attachment 5.10. All members of the staff are motivated, student-oriented, and
Academic Program Outcomes Assessment 2012-2015
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