Review of Assessment Findings Assessment Plan Moving Forward

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1 Review of Assessment Findings Assessment Plan Moving Forward William Waite Vice President of Academic Affairs Cory Homer Director of Institutional Research Michael Love Assessment Coordinator

2 Structure of Assessment at SCCC

3 Mission We transform lives by providing lifelong learning opportunities through high quality academic, career and enrichment programs in an accessible and supportive environment to ensure student success.

4 Vision Sussex County Community College will be a leader in NJ Higher Education as a premier provider of 21 st century learning opportunities, professional training, and skills development to meet the needs of the people of our community in a globally competitive environment.

5 Core Values Student Centeredness Putting students first. Academic Excellence Ensuring a quality academic experience. Integrity Acting with transparency and ethics in all that we do. Quality Workplace An environment that attracts and maintains the highest quality faculty and staff. Innovation Building on successes, investing in technology and embracing change. Diversity Creating an environment that cultivates civility and respect. Environmental & Fiscal Stewardship Respecting our responsibility to the community.

6 Strategic Plan Teaching and Learning To respond to the needs of current and potential learners through innovative delivery, academic quality and appropriate programs and curriculum to help students succeed in a global economy. Student Services To provide efficient and student-friendly services which empower learners to realize their goals and achieve success. Partnerships To strengthen relationships with the external community. Organization, Finances and Capital Projects To upgrade the organization and facilities to support educational and student services.

7 Strategic Plan Update It is clear that SCCC is making progress towards completion of the Strategic Plan in 2016.

8 Institutional Goals Increasing Student Access and Enrollment Increasing Student Success Improving and Maintaining Internal Campus Services and Climate Improving upon Resource Development & Relationship with the External Community

9 Institutional Goals Measured using Key Performance Enhancers: ALL COLLEGE KPIs Example PERFORMANCE AREA: STUDENT SUCCESS Key Performance Indicator Most Recent Baseline Target Usage of Placement testing Services and Usage of Open Tutoring Labs : 3,401 Test Administrations (Accuplacer, CLEP, etc.) 1,870 Tutoring Labs Progress Testing flat/decline with projected enrollment declines. Tutoring Increase Number of KPIs Met Target 19 (56%) Did Not Meet Target 5 (15%) Data Not Available 10 (30%) Total 34 (100%) Result : 2,830 Test Administrations (Accuplacer, CLEP, etc.) 2,427 Tutoring Labs

10 Program Assessment Program Review Committee Chaired by VPAA Includes: Two Deans, Carefully selected faculty Redesign of Academic Program Review Process New Program Review Template As of August 2014, 100% of Academic Programs are on schedule to be assessed within the next 4 years

11 Course Level Assessment Learning Objectives designed through collaboration of Departmental Faculty are designed to be: Set within the Hierarchy of Assessment at SCCC Measurable Observable As of March 2014, 100% of 308 regularly offered courses are on schedule to be assessed 79% of courses have been assessed at least once

12 Examples of Additional Assessment Activities Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) Analysis Spring (2013) Graduate Survey during Graduation Breakfast May (2013) Professional Development Survey (Ongoing)

13 Administered: Spring 2013 Major Findings: High Student Engagement CCSSE Results Frequency: Academic Planning/Advising 9.2% Above Mean Made a Class Presentation 7.7% Above Mean Used to Communicate with Instructor 6.6% Above Mean Low Student Engagement Remember: There can be a variety of reasons for these results Class Preparation (11 or more hours) 10.2% Below the Mean Encouraging Contact among Diverse Students 8.3% Below Mean Encouragement to Spend Significant Time Studying 13.1% Below Mean

14 Graduation Survey Top Three Reasons they chose SCCC: Number One Reasons Cost/Affordable (37.89%) Location: Convenient/Close to Home (35.79%) Desired program (9.4%) Suggested Improvements Most Common Responses: Parking (More, Renovate) Courses (Class Availability) Helped with Completion Most Common Responses: Faculty/Staff (36.8%) Myself (23.16%) Family/Friends (17.89%) That s Impressive!

15 Faculty/Staff Professional Development Survey How many PD events attended in last year? 76.1% attended at least one PD Event PD Events attended at just SCCC in last year 51.6% did not attend any PD at SCCC Suggested PD Events for SCCC Computer Training (Excel, CARS) Ethics Training Stress Management Team Building

16 Continued Enrollment Declines Several Possible Factors High School enrollment declines in Sussex County Sussex County leads NJ in Outmigration Transfer-out Rates Graduation Rates Decline in enrollment appears to be leveling off 2015 FY Budget constructed assuming ~62,000 credit hours

17 Improved Financial Stability Significant improvement of financial position Expense reduction Tuition and Fee increases Offset flat/reduced contribution by State and County entities Contribution to Fund Balance Positive last 3 years Unqualified Favorable Audit at conclusion of 2013 FY 2014 Audit now underway

18 Increasing Institutional Assessment at SCCC Faculty/Staff Assessment Handbook Creation of: Institutional Assessment and Effectiveness Committee Academic Assessment Committee Hiring of Assistant Dean of Academic Assessment Acquisition of an Assessment Management System

19 Faculty/Staff Assessment Handbook Improve awareness and transparency of assessment at SCCC Includes: Reasons to Assess Assessment Terminology MSCHE Guidelines Tips/Suggestions

20 Institutional Assessment/Effectiveness Committee Establish, maintain, and monitor Institutional Assessment operations Improve efficiency and quality of services Establish Institutional Effectiveness Plan (Draft form) Introduction and framework at SCCC for Institutional Effectiveness Provide forum for discussion of assessment best practices

21 Academic Assessment Committee Chaired by the Assistant Dean of Academic Assessment Oversees compliance of Assessment Review Schedules Reviews and takes Appropriate Action regarding Assessment Reports Action Plans, etc. Reports directly to the Vice President of Academic Affairs

22 Assistant Dean of Academic Assessment Responsible for the coordination and oversight of all Academic Assessment Activities Program-level and Course-level Initiatives Conducts assessment training Assessment best practices Ensures compliance with accreditation Prepare and disseminate assessment-related reports

23 Assessment Management Software Used to: Store goals and objectives Determine patterns in data Improve links to plans Monitor compliance of assessment activities After a year of Deliberation Excellent customer service Experience with community colleges In-depth analysis capabilities TracDat by Nuventive

24 Together we can do it. With the addition of these assessment practices and instruments, as well as the initiatives currently in place which have used assessment as a foundation, SCCC is confident that institutional assessment will be at the forefront of continuous improvement, as the College continues to strive to be a leader in New Jersey Higher Education as a premier provider of 21 st century learning opportunities, professional training, and skills development.