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Narrative Summary

Unit Title: Fire Science

Unit Mission:

The Fire Science Programs at HCC provide basic, advanced, and specialized training for firefighters and fire safety officers

Planning Facilitator(s): : Jack Evans/Jim Gary Unit Planning Process:

Requirements and standards for fire training are established and monitored by specific state and federal agencies. Consequently, unit objectives within the Fire Science program are developed using the guidelines set forth by

these agencies. The evaluation of all objectives is done in conjunction with our annual reporting/accountability process. he findings are reviewed by senior management and the local Advisory Board in order to formulate new objectives and/or corrective measures that will improve overall performance within the unit.

External Trends:

Trend/Event Impact

training centers are offering non-credit fire science courses Possible reduction of fire science students

Constituent Needs:

Our program provides training to support the first-responder needs of area fire safety organizations. Because of public response to the events of 9/11/01, more individuals are interested in public service careers. Consequently, our program is experiencing unparalleled enrollment demands. If the training needs of local fire agencies

are to be fulfilled, and public safety is to be maximized, new facilities and enhanced access to courses must be acquired.

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Objective Summary

Unit Title: Fire Science

Objective: Enhancement of the course delivery to support objective number one.

Areas of Broad Interest: Information/Comm. Technology Facilities Diversity

Target Date: 11/30/2011 Position Responsible: Fire Science Instructor James Gary

Does this objective originate from a program review recommendation?

This unit objective supports achievement of the following:

College Goal:

3 Enhance access, flexibility, and responsiveness to meet the changing educational needs of the students and the community.

Strategic Initiative:

3-A Reexamine the complete array of program offerings to ensure they are responsive to community need and workforce demands (Partial Assessment: CSF).

Other Goals/Initiatives Addressed by Objective:

The continued development of on line instruction combined with hybrid course delivery.

Total cost to achieve this objective: $0 Cost exceeds unit based budget

Capital Costs Expenses Prof-Dev Full-Time Part-Time Hourly Contract

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Explain Costs:

The current faculty funding and course development budget will meet this objectives needs.

Strategies:

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Objective Summary

Unit Title: Fire Science

Objective: Increase in student retention and enrollment by 5% during the 2011-2013 planning cycle

College Goal:

1 Advance student success through a focus on the achievement of learning outcomes for all students with the active involvement of all employees.

1-B Increase the retention rate of students enrolled in degree programs to exceed the state average (Assessment: CSF).

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Explain Costs:

The current full time faculty and part time faculty will be able to handle the work load.

Strategies:

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Objective Summary

Unit Title: Fire Science

Objective: Increase the electronic delivery of classes.

College Goal:

4 Provide the necessary human, financial, physical, and technological resources to ensure a high quality learning environment and an efficient organization.

4-A Leverage technology to streamline administrative processes and reduce the percentage of budgeted expenditures for overhead functions (Assessment: FDOE Cost Analysis).

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Explain Costs:

The current budget and capital outlay will meet this objectives needs.

Strategies:

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Objective Summary

Unit Title: Fire Science

Objective: To enhance the delivery of Fire Science classes in the area of international course delivery.

College Goal:

2 Foster partnerships with the local and global communities to position the College as a premier educational institution for college transfer, career workforce and economic development, lifelong learning, and community initiatives.

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Explain Costs:

Funding was worked out through a contractual agreement between Hillsborough Community College and the Barbados Fire Service

Strategies:

* There are currently three classes scheduled for delivery in January 2011. During the delivery process a plan for future classes will be developed.

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Objective Summary

Unit Title: Fire Science

Objective: To improve the program through a systematic and ongoing review process.

College Goal:

6 Continuously improve programs and services through a systematic and ongoing process of strategic planning, assessment, and review in which a "culture of evidence" guides our direction.

6-A Successfully complete the 5th Year Review to maintain compliance with the requirements and standards of the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS).

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Explain Costs:

Current funding will meet this objective.

Strategies:

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Objective Results Summary

Unit Title: Fire Science

Objective: Enhancement of the course delivery to support objective number one. Expected Outcome/ Performance Results Means of Assessment Results of Assessment

A corresponding increase in enrollment by meeting the Fire Science community needs.

Tracking student enrollment numbers by semester and year.

We have increased the number of online classes offered, through our mass mail out list we have offered non scheduled classes to meet the demand

Status: Accomplished Status Date: 11/27/2012 Use of Assessment Results:

We will continue to pursue creative options to deliver our classes. One of our first strategies was to teach classes at our Columbus Dr. Training Center targeting the fire academy graduates.

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Objective Results Summary

Unit Title: Fire Science

Objective: Increase in student retention and enrollment by 5% during the 2011-2013 planning cycle Expected Outcome/ Performance Results Means of Assessment Results of Assessment

Achievement of the 5% retention enrollment goal.

Tracking student numbers by semester and year through the planning cycle.

Enrollment has dropped by approx. 3-4% due to increased state training sites

Status: In Progress Status Date: 11/27/2012 Use of Assessment Results:

We are currently targeting students as they graduate the fire academy and enrolling them in a 3 class sequence

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Objective Results Summary

Unit Title: Fire Science

Objective: Increase the electronic delivery of classes. Expected Outcome/ Performance Results Means of Assessment Results of Assessment

Increase in student retention and enrollment.

Tracking student numbers by semester and year.

While the overall number of students has decreased the number of online sections has increased to meet cyclical demand for classes

Status: Accomplished Status Date: 11/27/2012 Use of Assessment Results:

We will continue with our current marketing program to meet the need for fire science class delivery.

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Objective Results Summary

Unit Title: Fire Science

Objective: To enhance the delivery of Fire Science classes in the area of international course delivery. Expected Outcome/ Performance Results Means of Assessment Results of Assessment

Delivery of specified classes to the Barbados Fire Service.

Completion of classes during January 2011

(3) Classes were delivered to Barbados Fire Service

Status: Partially Accomplished Status Date: 11/27/2012 Use of Assessment Results:

We have continued to make suggestions on future classes and are waiting for a reply

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Objective Results Summary

Unit Title: Fire Science

Objective: To improve the program through a systematic and ongoing review process. Expected Outcome/ Performance Results Means of Assessment Results of Assessment

Increase in student retention and enrollment.

Tracking of students by semester and year.

While the number of students has decreased our sections have increased with a new marketing strategy

Status: Partially Accomplished Status Date: 11/27/2012 Use of Assessment Results:

We will continue to look at creative course delivery and marketing strategies.

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Student Learning Outcomes Summary

Unit Title: Fire Science

Program: Fire Science Technology - AS/AAS Year: 2011-2012

Program Outcome: Students will demonstrate knowledge of rules governing friction loss in fire hose.

Expected Results/Performance Targets:

90% of students will achieve a passing score on relevant items contained in course exams.

Means of Assessment:

Embedded test items in FFP 2302

Results of Assessment:

Status: Accomplished Last Update: 05/07/2012 Use of Assessment Results:

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Student Learning Outcomes Summary

Unit Title: Fire Science

Program Outcome: Students will demonstrate knowledge of the different styles of leadership.

90% of students will achieve a passing score (70 or better) on exam in FFP 1710.

Continue to use this assessment method as it is current with national standards.

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Student Learning Outcomes Summary

Unit Title: Fire Science

Program Outcome: Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze the initial fire tactics required at a

structure fire.

90% of students will achieve a passing score

The current method will be continued to validate the learning outcomes as this method is used in promotional testing. 3

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Student Learning Outcomes Summary

Unit Title: Fire Science

Program Outcome: Students will demonstrate the ability to deliver 300 gallons of water per minute

through a fire hose connected to a fire engine.

90% of students will achieve a passing score on relevant instructional modules within Practicum

Direct Observations and Rubric within NFPA 1410 Professional Practicum exercise (National Fire Protection Standard on Pump Evolutions)

This assessment is a national standard and will continue to be utilized to ensure quality and validation of the learning outcomes.

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TASK FORCE MEMBERS

Co- Chair: James Gary, Accredited Fire Science Program Manager Co- Chair: Jim McAlister, Fire Academy Program Manager

Jack Evans, Dean of Associate Science

Elizabeth Stewart, HCC Institutional Research

Captain Todd Alt, Tampa Fire Rescue, H.C.C Fire Academy Instructor Captain Jada Marshall, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue

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243 225 253 259 194 Spring 09 Spring 10 Spring 11 Spring 12 294 296 286 247 *Summer 08 *Summer 09 *Summer 10 *Summer 11 *Summer 12 59 105 54 130 72

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• *Summer classes are unscheduled and set aside to meet student needs.

• Starting fall 2012, certificate only training centers and single source providers began offering classes.

Enrollment figures for the (3) most demanded classes. (Aerial, Hydraulics, Pump) 2009 (190) 2010 (164) 2011 (215) 2012 (138)

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