Update: (A mid-year and year-end update will be required each year during implementation.) First Mid-Year Update, December 1, 2011
Reduced the Action Items to 5– the others are seen as already being implemented satisfactorily among faculty.
1) Blackboard support – Four of five science instructors routinely use Bb to support their classroom and/or online coursework. The one instructor not currently utilizing Bb is teaching courses in the traditional classroom setting and is learning how to use Bb to post materials. It has been decided that all science courses should have a minimum basic Bb component. A checklist of items that should be consistently posted for all science courses to Bb is being developed and will be shared with the Science Team for approval and modification by the end of the academic calendar year.
2) Improved C or better across delivery modes – Faculty evaluated the success rates by delivery method for Spring 2011 and will evaluate the rates for fall 2011 this coming spring.
3) Instructional changes in General A&P (GAP) - All General A & P instructors are making changes in their instruction to ensure coverage of all learning objectives as stated in WIDS. Instructors are also making adjustments to the pace of materials covered. All learning objectives are of equal importance; therefore those covered at the end of the term/text require equal time and emphasis, and should not be rushed by time constraints. Instructors are to be cautious about using “common” terms not necessarily used on all campuses. These terms are to be removed from written materials that are for student use, and replaced with the appropriate scientific/medical term(s).
4) Assessment for Advanced A&P (AAP) – The science faculty have the test document assembled for AAP, and will be implementing it all together this
semester for the first time. As with the General A&P (GAP) assessment, they will (after this first run) work out any "glitches" for subsequent work. This will give them the base to determine additions or changes they need we need to discuss for improvements. The GAP document will be used for the second time this year, so it will be of interest to see what, if anything, is different, or needs further changes.
5) Strengthened communication with ADN faculty - All science faculty find communication sufficient with ADN such that all changes are collaboratively
implemented and conflicts resolved. This has been a tremendous help. The science faculty members have been receiving agendas and minutes for all the ADN faculty monthly meetings – which has worked very well. They are able to attend these meetings when it seems to be of value.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT PLAN
(For implementation in years 2011-12 & 2012-13)
PROGRAM: General Studies – All Departments Defined Outcome:
All Course Outcome Summaries are up to date.
Perkins? no
Responsibility Timeline Resources Action Plan/Action Items:
Update in WIDS: Applied Communication 1 Applied Communication 2 Oral/Interpersonal Communication Speech Technical Reporting Written Communication Math 355 Math 364 Math 365 Math 372 Math 373 Math 383 Chemistry General Physics 1 Patho physiology
Applied Material Science Science for Cosmetology Applied Science
Applied Physical Science Applied Human Relations Developmental Psychology Ingrid Evavold Ingrid Evavold Dennis Early Todd Hoff Kevin Salmon Dennis Early Lori Cypher Kelli Johnson Wendy Dusek Todd Hoff Lori Cypher/Dave S. Pat Kinney Todd Hoff Julie Shaefer Katrice Shuler Fall Semester 2011 COS on W: drive Andrea Schullo, Curriculum Design Specialist
WTCS QRP Indicator Name & Number: (from those potential solutions selected from the
WTCS QRPDS Analysis) Not applicable.
Update: (A mid-year and year-end update will be required each year during implementation.) November 22, 2011 – All 80100, 80400, 80600 and 80900 curricula are up to date.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT PLAN
(for implementation in years 2011-12 & 2012-13)
-complete one form for each outcome- PROGRAM: General Studies: Equipment & Facilities (All Departments)
Defined Outcome:
Learning environments support General Studies competency achievement.
Perkins? no
Responsibility Timeline Resources
Action Plan/Action Items:
Design action plan to address ITV/IPV challenges and to share Appendix B with Facilities Managers.
Lead: Ted May to share with facilities managers and CFO
ASAP to address sound issues as budget allows Financial investments to make improvements
WTCS QRP Indicator Name & Number: (from those potential solutions selected from the
WTCS QRPDS Analysis)
Not applicable
Update: (A mid-year and year-end update will be required each year during implementation.)
October, 2011 – Laura shared Appendix B with Matt Rosendahl, LRC, and he made note of the many concerns, and recognized them as opportunities
to be addressed as time and budget allowed.
November 1, 2011 – Ted split Appendix B into campus-specific sections, plus sections for LRC and Keith Hasart. After an extended discussion with
Steve Decker, this revised document is shared with the campus Facilities Maintenance Supervisors and the college CFO. Responding to the areas of concern highlighted in Appendix B will lead to an improved learning environment at each campus. The information was shared directly with those who were most capable of making the improvements over time. At the same time, we understand some of the areas of concern will take significant funding at this budget-short time; and so we may need to be patient before all of these areas of concern are addressed.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT PLAN
(for implementation in years 2011-12 & 2012-13)
-complete one form for each outcome- PROGRAM: General Studies: Collaboration with Student Services (All Departments) Defined Outcome:
Student Services staff, especially counselors, at each campus report a more thorough understanding of such academic policies, practices, and procedures as scheduling and registration, instructional delivery methods, credit for prior learning, Prepared Learner course placement, and final grade appeals.
Perkins? no
Responsibility Timeline Resources
Action Plan/Action Items:
Design an action plan that formalizes communication channels between General Studies and Student Services.
Lead: Barb Lundberg Begin gathering input spring 2012 Develop plan fall 2012
Time
WTCS QRP Indicator Name & Number: (from those potential solutions selected from the
WTCS QRPDS Analysis)
Not applicable.
Update: (A mid-year and year-end update will be required each year during implementation.) First mid-year update December 1, 2011