Bakersfield College Program Review Annual Update

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1 I. m Infrmatin: Bakersfield Cllege m Review Annual Update m Name: Gelgy (includes earth science and gegraphy curriculum) m Type: X Instructinal Nn Instructinal m Missin Statement: The primary missin f the gelgy prgram is t serve students seeking CSU/UC transfer int the undergraduate BS gelgy degree, satisfy cre science requirements tward the AA cmmunity cllege degree, and give students the pprtunity t gain invaluable gelgical knwledge fr gelgy emplyment. m Descriptin: Describe hw the prgram supprts the Bakersfield Cllege Missin. The gelgy prgram supprts the verall BC missin by serving ur cmmunity with varius gelgy curses that supprt emplyment prspects within the Bakersfield cmmunity and surrunding areas. In fact, 43% f gelgy graduates are emplyed in the petrleum industry, which includes Bakersfield and surrunding cmmunities. It is the missin f the gelgy prgram at BC t prvide quality instructin that prepares each student with the necessary academic tls t seek emplyment in the field f gelgy. II. m Assessment (fcus n mst recent year): A. Hw did yur utcmes assessment results infrm yur prgram planning? Frmal and infrmal assessment f student learning utcmes (SLO s) during the semesters demnstrated that students enrlled in gelgy, gegraphy, and earth science curses are cntinuing t imprve and master bth cntent vcabulary as well as prcesses within each instructed discipline (gelgy, earth science, gegraphy), indicating ur prgram plan cntinues t mve in a psitive directin. Infrmal assessment strategies include the use f I>clickers, class discussins, assigned study grups, and varius checking fr understanding techniques. Frmal assessments include clsed bk/nte exams, quizzes, and the semester pre and pst tests that cver questins related t curse SLO s. B. Hw did yur utcmes assessment results infrm yur resurce requests? Outcme assessment results indicated the cntinued need and mdificatin f hands n activities bth in lecture and lab cntent. Currently, the gelgy staff is revising the gelgy lab manual t reflect increased hands n activities and making mdificatins t hands n lab activities t the current earth science lab manual. The purpse f these activities is t increase student retentin rates and mastery f cntent material. Gelgy and earth science Labs have been rewrked and rewritten t incrprate varius resurces allwing students t perfrm the hands n activities. C. Instructinal ms nly: Hw d curse level student learning utcmes align with prgram learning utcmes? Results f SLO pre and pst tests fr intrductin curses in gelgy, earth science and gegraphy indicate the majrity f students master curse cntent and curse SLO s. Curse SLO s are directly related t prgram learning utcmes therefre, student learning is mastered at the prgram learning level.

2 D. Hw d the prgram learning utcmes align with Institutinal Learning Outcmes? Results f SLO pre and pst tests fr intrductin curses in gelgy, earth science and gegraphy indicate the majrity f students master curse cntent and curse SLO s. Curse SLO s are directly related t prgram learning utcmes therefre, student learning is mastered at the prgram learning level. m learning utcmes are related t Bakersfield Cllege Learning Outcmes, and it is cncluded that students mastering curse SLO s are aligned with Institutinal Learning Outcmes. E. Describe any significant changes in yur prgram s strengths since last year. Establishment f the AS T degree in gelgy significantly strengthens the gelgy prgram in terms f attracting students wh will emerge with a slid degree guaranteeing transferability at junir level status t any CSU/UC institutin. Additinally, it is anticipated that students are mre likely t cmplete their gelgy educatin plan and graduate with the AS T gelgy degree frm Bakersfield Cllege, thus increasing the amunt f awards granted fr gelgy. The BC gelgy prgram cntinues t refine and streamline ur curriculum thrugh alignment meetings. Curriculum alignment meetings are held after each semester fr the purpse f preparing cntent alignment fr bth lecture and lab tpics. All gelgy/earth science instructrs (full time and adjunct) align their syllabi with cntent tpics t ensure that students receive cnsistent instructin regardless f wh (instructr) is instructing the class. Significant changes within the BC gelgy prgram have cntributed t a strnger relatinship with Cal State University Bakersfield (CSUB) gelgy prgram. Cntinued cllabratin between bth BC and CSUB instructrs has resulted in increased gelgy student transfers, BC students cncurrently cmpleting gelgy related classes n bth campuses, CSUB gelgy field trips with invited BC students, and BC students being given the pprtunity t participate in extracurricular gelgy related activities. F. Describe any significant changes in yur prgram s weaknesses since last year. There has been n significant change regarding prgram weaknesses. G. If applicable, describe any unplanned events that affected yur prgram. N/A III. Resurce Analysis: A. Human Resurces 1. If yu are requesting any additinal psitins, explain briefly hw the additinal psitins will cntribute t increased student success. (Faculty Request frm; Classified Request frm) Currently, the gelgy department emplys ne full time gelgy instructr. The gelgy prgram is requesting the replacement fr a full time gelgy instructr fr the year. The additinal gelgy instructr psitin will cntribute t student success by allwing additinal gelgy classes t be taught ther than the standard B10 and B10L series especially in the wake f a 46% increase in declared gelgy majrs (46 declared gelgy majrs in Fall 2012 t 86 in Fall 2013). As the Delan campus student ppulatin increases, the need t instruct bth a gelgy and earth science curse simultaneusly may exist. Currently, the prgram is heavily dependent n adjunct faculty and their instructinal lad is spread thin. Additinally, field studies (field trips) are imprtant gelgic activities that enhance the learning f gelgical cncepts, prmte enthusiasm and increases STEM interest. It is essential t have at least tw full time gelgy instructrs that wrk tgether rchestrating scheduling and lcatins f field studies t accmmdate the increasing number f current Bakersfield Cllege gelgy students. With the additinal full time gelgy instructr, the rati f instructr t gelgy student wuld be 1:43 as ppsed t the current 1:86 which wuld allw increased quality attentin t individual gelgy majrs.

3 2. Prfessinal Develpment (Prfessinal Develpment frm) a. Describe briefly the effectiveness f the prfessinal develpment yur prgram has been engaged with (either prviding r attending) during the last cycle, fcusing n hw it cntributed t student success. During the 2013 year, STEM funds were prvided t 13 STEM instructrs which allwed attendance t the annual GTS cnference. Teaching innvatins frm seasned instructrs, department cllegiality, and mentring new teachers certainly cntributed t student success with Instructrs cmmitting t implementing the varius tpics cvered at the annual GTS cnference. It wuld be f great value if the cllege, as a whle, wuld devte mre resurces tward prfessinal develpment utside the cllege, such as prviding funding fr memberships in prfessinal rganizatins and financial supprt tward attending prfessinal cnferences. b. Prvide ratinale fr future prfessinal develpment pprtunities and cntributins that yur prgram can make. With the grwing number f gelgy majrs at Bakersfield Cllege cupled with the increasing demand fr bth petrleum and envirnmental gelgists in the wrkplace, varius prfessinal develpment pprtunities wuld allw instructrs t imprve their teaching skills as well as stay current with industry practices. B. Facilities (M&O requests can be submitted by cmpleting the M&O request frm.) Has yur area received any facilities maintenance, repair r updating in this cycle? Fr the cycle , ur area has nt received any significant maintenance. 1. If yes, hw has the utcme cntributed t student success? 2. If n, hw will yur facilities request cntribute t student success? Currently, the gelgy prgram has n requests. C. Technlgy (Technlgy requests can be made by filling ut the ISIT Request frm.) 1. Has yur prgram received new r repurpsed technlgy in this cycle? The gelgy prgram has nt received new repurpsed technlgy in this cycle. Hwever, plans have been frwarded t cmplete the prpsed shwcase gelgy/earth science lab in MS6. a. If yes, hw has this technlgy cntributed t student success? b. If n, hw will yur new r repurpsed technlgy request cntribute t student success? The BC gelgy prgram wuld like t see cmpletin f ur shwcase lab. The lab shwcase wuld incrprate an nline weather statin, the use f virtual reality activities, the peratin f bright link cmputer capabilities, stream channel table (t explain sedimentary prcesses), class set f I>clickers (lecture instructin), and a class set f laptp cmputers (fr lab instructin). NOTE: A class set f I>clickers fr bth gelgy/earth science classes have been purchased and are currently being used in classes. Use f this technlgy wuld be incrprated within all aspects f ur cntent material in bth lecture and lab (gelgy, earth science, gegraphy) and evaluated by measuring student retentin rates f SLO s thrugh infrmal and frmal assessment strategies, level f student passin fr the subject matter, and degree f scientific interest and awareness within the K 12 student cmmunity.

4 2. D yu need new r repurpsed classrm technlgy t supprt student success and/r new ffice technlgy t supprt faculty/staff success? Justify yur request. Currently, the gelgy prgram envisins the cmpletin f the MS6 shwcase lab. D. Budget (Changes t the budget allcatin can be requested using the Budget Change Request Frm). If yu are requesting any additinal funding, explain briefly hw it will cntribute t increased student success. N/A IV. Trend Data Analysis: Highlight any significant changes in the fllwing metrics and discuss what such changes mean t yur prgram. A. Changes in student demgraphics (gender, age and ethnicity). There are n significant changes fr the cycle. B. Changes in enrllment (headcunt, sectins, curse enrllment and prductivity). Data indicate a 1.6% drp in gelgy enrllment frm 491 students ( ) t 483 students ( ); hwever, the drp in enrllment is less than the verall percentage drp fr BC. Gelgy, earth science and gegraphy lecture/lab curses cntinue t reach maximum enrllment each semester with waiting lists filled t capacity. At present, BC ffers a ttal f 2 gelgy B10 lecture sectins with 3 sectins f gelgy B10L lab, 3 sectins f earth science B10 lectures with 4 sectins f earth science B10L and 3 sectins f gegraphy B1 with 3 sectins f gegraphy B1L as well as 2 sectins f gegraphy B2. The gelgy prgram is supprted by 2 full time (1 gelgy instructr, 1 gegrpahy instructr) and 8 adjunct prfessrs. C. Success and retentin fr face t face, as well as nline/distance curses. The gelgy prgram cntinues t hld steady regarding student success and retentin. Since the schl year, student retentin has increased frm 84.7% imprving t 88.5% in and cntinues t remain clse t 88% in year resulting in a 4% increase ver the last several semesters. D. Other prgram specific data that reflects significant changes (please specify r attach). Nne

5 V. Prgress n m Gals: A. List the prgram s current gals. Fr each gal (minimum f 2 gals), discuss prgress and changes. If the prgram is addressing mre than tw (2) gals, please duplicate this sectin. m Gal 1. Shwcase gelgy, gegraphy science lab in MS 6 Which institutinal gals frm the Bakersfield Cllege Strategic Plan will be advanced upn cmpletin f this gal? (select all that apply) X 1: Student Success X 2: Cmmunicatin 3: Facilities & Infrastructure 4: Oversight & Accuntability 5: Integratin X 6: Prfessinal Develpment Prgress n gal achievement (chse ne) Cmpleted: Revised: X Onging: Cmments (if applicable) Our shwcase lab develpment is in prgress with funds awarded frm the nging STEM grant. The MS 6 shwcase lab prpsal has been cmpleted and submitted. Currently, actin is in place regarding the cmpletin f the MS6 shwcase lab. The shwcase lab prpsal has been accepted and varius BC persnal have met t discuss the timeline f cmpletin. STEM grant detailed purchase rder requests fr shwcase activities are currently being cmpleted and the prpsed tentative cmpletin time fr the MS6 shwcase is slated fr December 2014.

6 m Gal 2. Cnstructin f the Gelgy Rck Garden Which institutinal gals frm the Bakersfield Cllege Strategic Plan will be advanced upn cmpletin f this gal? (select all that apply) X 1: Student Success X 2: Cmmunicatin 3: Facilities & Infrastructure 4: Oversight & Accuntability 5: Integratin 6: Prfessinal Develpment Prgress n gal achievement (chse ne) Cmpleted: Revised: X Onging: Cmments (if applicable) The SE building curtyard has recently undergne recnstructin with cmpleted cncrete walkways. The designated area fr the BC gelgy rck garden is awaiting the cmpletin f the prpsed cncrete utline f Califrnia, type sectin rck samples representing the gelgy f Califrnia, and marquee describing the varius rck samples in the garden. Currently, gelgy faculty is cmpiling a list f rck samples that represent varius gelgic prvinces f Califrnia. Rck sample types and acquiring the samples (transprtatin t get the samples) will be funded by the STEM grant.

7 B. New r revised gals (if applicable) N/A New/Replacement m Gal Which institutinal gals frm the Bakersfield Cllege Strategic Plan will be advanced upn cmpletin f this gal? (select all that apply) 1: Student Success 2: Cmmunicatin 3: Facilities & Infrastructure 4: Oversight & Accuntability 5: Integratin 6: Prfessinal Develpment Anticipated Results VI. Curricular Review (Instructinal ms nly): A. Review f Curse Infrmatin: Clumn A list all f the curses assciated with the degree. Clumn B list the Fall term the review prcess will be started fr nging cmpliance. Clumn C list the cmpliance due date. Clumn D list any changes t curses with regard t distance educatin. Clumn E list crrespnding C ID descriptrs if available. id.net/ **Dates listed shuld reflect a five year cycle allwing fr ne year f review t maintain nging cmpliance.** A. Curse B. Fall Term Review will be Submitted C. Cmpliance Due Date D. Distance Educatin Changes E. C ID Descriptrs Available Gel B Nne Gel 100 Gel B10L Nne Gel 100L Gel B Nne Gel 110 Gel B11L Nne Gel 110L Gel Nne Ge Nne

8 Ge 35a Nne Ge 35b Nne ERS B Nne Gel 120 ERS B10L Nne Gel 120L Geg B Nne Geg B1L Nne Geg B Nne Ge B Nne B. Review f m Infrmatin: Is the prgram infrmatin hused in CurricUNET accurate? (Cnsideratins: changes in curse(s) names and/r suffixes as well as additins/deletins f curses). If nt, then a prgram mdificatin needs t be started in CurricUNET t reflect the necessary changes. Explain the requested changes belw. m infrmatin in CurricUNET is accurate. Is the prgram and curse listing infrmatin in the current catalg accurate? If nt, list the requested changes belw. Catalg infrmatin shuld reflect what is in CurricUNET. The prgram and curse listing infrmatin in the current catalg is accurate. C. Student Educatin Plan (SEP) Pathway(s) upladed t Attached Files in CurricUNET. If applicable, SEP Pathway with CSU Breadth indicated? If applicable, SEP Pathway with IGETC indicated? If applicable, SEP Pathway with BC General Educatin indicated? Yes r N Yes r N Yes r N **Please ensure that the infrmatin hused in CurricUNET and the current catalg match. ** D. If applicable, prvide a descriptin f the prgram s future adptin f C ID descriptrs and Assciate Degree fr Transfer (ADT) r Mdel Curricula. Currently, the AS T degree fr gelgy has been cmpleted, apprved and aligned with the terms utlined in senate bill SB1440. The AS T degree gelgy curses are currently listed in the Bakersfield Cllege under Degrees and Certificates. Apprval f the AS T degree in gelgy is cmplete and apprved and listed in the Cllege catalg. The AS T degree replaces the AS degree in Gelgy

9 VII. Cnclusins and Findings: Present any cnclusins and findings abut the prgram. The gelgy prgram at BC cntinues t be healthy. The primary missin f the gelgy prgram is t serve students seeking CSU/UC transfer int an undergraduate BS gelgy degree prgram, satisfy cre science requirements tward the AA cmmunity cllege degree, and give students the pprtunity t gain invaluable gelgical knwledge fr gelgy emplyment. The AS T degree in gelgy is designed t prvide students a clear pathway t the CSU gelgy majr and cmpletin f the gelgy baccalaureate degree, t grant guaranteed admissin t a CSU fr a similar majr, with junir standing, and t prvide the ability t cmplete their remaining requirements within 60 semester r 90 quarter units. Currently, all students majring in gelgy are made aware f the AS T gelgy degree and cmpleting varius gelgy and ther required curses in line with the AS T gelgy degree. Therefre, it is anticipated that there will be future gelgy degrees earned in subsequent academic years. Emplyment data fr gelgists within the Bakersfield cmmunity and utlying areas cntinue t indicate there are mre available jbs than there are gelgists t fill them. Currently, 43% f gelgy graduates are emplyed in the petrleum industry which includes Bakersfield and surrunding cmmunities. It is the bjective f Bakersfield Cllege t prvide students with the Assciate f Science in Gelgy fr Transfer Degree (AS T), which nw replaces the previus Assciate f Science (AS) degree utlined in the current catalg f prgrams. The future utlk fr gelgy emplyment is excellent, and the gal f BC is t prvide the necessary gelgy cursewrk fr transfer students t make a smth transitin int the CSU system and pursue higher level gelgy degrees. Faculty members f the BC gelgy prgram cntinue t strengthen cmmunicatin and activities with faculty at the CSUB gelgy prgram. Students have already benefited frm strng ties between BC and CSUB gelgy prgrams. With acquisitin f ur STEM grant, the gelgy prgram at BC is mving frward regarding technlgical imprvements. Our shwcase lab prpsal is cmplete and accepted with an anticipated cmpletin date f December Additinally, the cnstructin f the gelgy rck garden is currently underway and, when cmpleted, will serve bth faculty and students regarding the gelgy f Califrnia. A ttal f 14 gelgy related curses, including gegraphy curses, are currently scheduled fr curriculum review within the next five years, updating each curse under the 6 year review cycle. VIII. Attachments (place a checkmark beside the frms listed belw that are attached): X Faculty Request Frm Classified Request Frm Budget Change Request Frm Prfessinal Develpment ISIT Frm M & O Frm X Best Practices Frm (Required) Other: IX. Certificates f Achievement: ms with stackable certificates fill ut the fllwing frm. Stand alne certificates fill ut the entire Annual Update.

10 Certificate Frm Annual Update Name f m: Certificate Name JSC CA Is the certificate stackable? Is the certificate a stand alne prgram? Please discuss the fllwing questins regarding all area Certificates f Achievement (CA): 1. List certificates that are prpsed fr additin. 2. List certificates that are prpsed fr deletin. 3. Fr this CA, what are the SOC cdes (Occupatinal Titles and cdes) that students wh cmplete the CA will be able t btain entry level emplyment in, and what are the prjected annual penings and median salary fr each ccupatinal title? Yu can use yur latest m Review data fr yur respnse. 4. Fr this CA, what prcess was fllwed t ensure the required and pssible elective curses were adequate fr entry level emplyment (such as advisry cmmittee input, surveys, and industry feedback, licensing r accreditatin agencies)? Hw ften d/will yu re examine the effectiveness f certificate requirements? 5. What is yur annual cmpletin target (number f certificates awarded) fr this CA? What was the number f awards in this CA fr each f the past three years? Based n yur results, what changes culd yu make in yur prgram t meet r cntinue t exceed yur target (such as curse cntent, scheduling/sequence, utreach, instructinal strategies)?