Goal 1: Designing & Implementing Programs of Study: Goals, Objectives and Strategies

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1 Grant Details FY16 Perkins IV Application FY16 Itasca Consortium Perkins Application Perkins IV Consortium Grant Title: FY16 Itasca Consortium Perkins Application Grant Number: Grant Status: Underway Comments: Applicant Organization: Itasca Consortium Grantee Contact: Lael Storlie Award Year: 2015 Program Area: Perkins IV Consortium Amounts: Contract Dates: Contract Sent Contract Received Contract Executed Project Dates: 08/18/ /01/ /30/2016 Proposal Date Project Start Project End Grant Administrator: Debra Wilcox Hsu Non System Communication Log Inter System Grantee Correspondence Goal 1: Designing & Implementing Programs of Study: Goals, Objectives and Strategies Goal 1 Narrative: Under this goal we have six objectives that target success of our CTE and POS programs. Our CTE programs, secondary and postsecondary, set the direction for our consortia s POS implementation. Our six objectives under this goal feature career exploration (including MCIS, career magazines, and other related career exploration activities), professional development, equipment upgrades, new equipment, funds for technical skills assessments, and funds for other related CTE program needs. Goal 1 Objectives Goal 1 Objectives 1 Use of Funds* R2 Programs of Study, R3 All Aspects of an Industry, R4 Develop/Improve/Expand the 1/17

2 use of Technology, R8 Size/Scope/Quality, R10 Collaboration, R11 Articulation, P2 Counseling, P3 Work Based Experiences, P7 Equipment Leasing/Purchasing/Upgrading, Admin Cost, R2 Programs of Study, R3 All Aspects of an Industry, R4 Assessment, R7 Initiate/Improve/Modernize Technology, R10 Collaboration, R11 Articulation, P2 Counseling, P3 Work Based Experiences, P7 Equipment Leasing/Purchasing/Upgrading, R1 Academic Integration, R2 Programs of Study, R3 All Aspects of an Industry, R4 Develop/Improve/Expand the use of Technology, R5 Professional Development, R6 Assessment, R7 Initiate/Improve/Modernize Technology, R8 Size/Scope/Quality, R10 Collaboration, R11 Articulation, P2 Counseling, P3 Work Based Experiences, P7 Equipment Leasing/Purchasing/Upgrading, R1 Academic Integration, R2 Programs of Study, R3 All Aspects of an Industry, R4 Assessment, R7 Initiate/Improve/Modernize Technology, R8 Size/Scope/Quality, R10 Equipment Leasing/Purchasing/Upgrading, R1 Academic Integration, R2 Programs of Study, R3 All Aspects of an Industry, R4 Develop/Improve/Expand the use of Technology, R5 Professional Development, R6 Assessment, R7 Initiate/Improve/Modernize Technology, R8 Size/Scope/Quality, R10 Collaboration, R11 Articulation, P2 Counseling, P3 Work Based Experiences, P7 Equipment Leasing/Purchasing/Upgrading, R1 Academic Integration, R2 Programs of Study, R3 All Aspects of an Industry, R4 Assessment, R7 Initiate/Improve/Modernize Technology, R8 Size/Scope/Quality, R10 Equipment Leasing/Purchasing/Upgrading, R2 Programs of Study, R3 All Aspects of an Industry, R4 Develop/Improve/Expand the use of Technology, R5 Professional Development, R6 Assessment, R7 Initiate/Improve/Modernize Technology, R10 Equipment Leasing/Purchasing/Upgrading, R1 Academic Integration, R2 Programs of Study, R3 All Aspects of an Industry, R4 Develop/Improve/Expand the use of Technology, R5 Professional Development, R6 Assessment, R7 Initiate/Improve/Modernize Technology, R8 Size/Scope/Quality, R10 Collaboration, R11 Articulation, P2 Counseling, P3 Work Based Experiences, P7 Equipment Leasing/Purchasing/Upgrading, R1 Academic Integration, R2 Programs of Study, R3 All Aspects of an Industry, R4 Assessment, R7 Initiate/Improve/Modernize Technology, R8 Size/Scope/Quality, R10 Equipment Leasing/Purchasing/Upgrading, R1 Academic Integration, R2 Programs of Study, R3 All Aspects of an Industry, R4 Develop/Improve/Expand the use of Technology, R5 Professional Development, R6 Assessment, R7 Initiate/Improve/Modernize Technology, R8 Size/Scope/Quality, R10 Collaboration, R11 Articulation, P2 Counseling, P3 Work Based Experiences, P7 Equipment Leasing/Purchasing/Upgrading, R1 Academic Integration, R2 Programs of Study, R3 All Aspects of an Industry, R4 Assessment, R7 Initiate/Improve/Modernize Technology, R8 Size/Scope/Quality, R10 Equipment Leasing/Purchasing/Upgrading, R2 Programs of Study, R3 All Aspects of an Industry, R4 Develop/Improve/Expand the use of Technology, R5 Professional Development, R6 Assessment, R7 Initiate/Improve/Modernize Technology, R10 Equipment Leasing/Purchasing/Upgrading, R1 Academic Integration, R2 Programs of Study, R3 All Aspects of an Industry, R4 Develop/Improve/Expand the use of Technology, R5 Professional Development, R6 Assessment, R7 Initiate/Improve/Modernize Technology, R8 Size/Scope/Quality, R10 Collaboration, R11 Articulation, P2 Counseling, P3 Work Based Experiences, P7 Equipment Leasing/Purchasing/Upgrading, R1 Academic Integration, R2 Programs of Study, R3 All Aspects of an Industry, R4 Assessment, R7 Initiate/Improve/Modernize Technology, R8 Size/Scope/Quality, R10 Equipment Leasing/Purchasing/Upgrading, R1 Academic Integration, R2 Programs of Study, R3 All Aspects of an Industry, R4 Develop/Improve/Expand the use of Technology, R5 Professional Development, R6 Assessment, R7 Initiate/Improve/Modernize 2/17

3 Strategies Technology, R8 Size/Scope/Quality, R10 Collaboration, R11 Articulation, P2 Counseling, P3 Work Based Experiences, P7 Equipment Leasing/Purchasing/Upgrading, R1 Academic Integration, R2 Programs of Study, R3 All Aspects of an Industry, R4 Assessment, R7 Initiate/Improve/Modernize Technology, R8 Size/Scope/Quality, R10 Equipment Leasing/Purchasing/Upgrading, R2 Programs of Study, R3 All Aspects of an Industry, R4 Develop/Improve/Expand the use of Technology, R5 Professional Development, R6 Assessment, R7 Initiate/Improve/Modernize Technology, R10 Equipment Leasing/Purchasing/Upgrading, R1 Academic Integration, R2 Programs of Study, R3 All Aspects of an Industry, R4 Develop/Improve/Expand the use of Technology, R5 Professional Development, R6 Assessment, R7 Initiate/Improve/Modernize Technology, R8 Size/Scope/Quality, R10 Collaboration, R11 Articulation, P2 Counseling, P3 Work Based Experiences, P7 Equipment Leasing/Purchasing/Upgrading, R1 Academic Integration, R2 Programs of Study, R3 All Aspects of an Industry, R4 Assessment, R7 Initiate/Improve/Modernize Technology, R8 Size/Scope/Quality, R10 Equipment Leasing/Purchasing/Upgrading, R1 Academic Integration, R2 Programs of Study, R3 All Aspects of an Industry, R4 Develop/Improve/Expand the use of Technology, R5 Professional Development, R6 Assessment, R7 Initiate/Improve/Modernize Technology, R8 Size/Scope/Quality, R10 Collaboration, R11 Articulation, P2 Counseling, P3 Work Based Experiences, P7 Equipment Leasing/Purchasing/Upgrading, R1 Academic Integration, R2 Programs of Study, R3 All Aspects of an Industry, R4 Assessment, R7 Initiate/Improve/Modernize Technology, R8 Size/Scope/Quality, R10 Equipment Leasing/Purchasing/Upgrading 1. Student receive up to date career information by purchasing the MCIS software/license, career magazines, and other college pathway information. 2. Provide appropriate training to teachers, faculty and staff related to POS and CTE programs. Continued for FY15 is our CTE/Math Learning Community at the secondary level. Telepresence ITV technology between high schools and ICC for reading course. Funds will be used for planning meetings. 3.Equipment and other instructional materials will be upgraded in existing POS and CTE programs. 4. Equipment and other instructional materials will be purchased for POS and CTE programs. 5. CTE assessment using Perkins TSA model. Outcomes 1.Increase student awarness of a variety of careers. 2.CTE and POS programs are high quailty because teachers, faculty and staff continue their learning. CTE/Math monthly meetings develop crossover cirriculum. Telepresence Reading classes establish. 3. CTE and POS programs are high quailty because equipement is continually upgraded and meet industry standards. 4. New CTE and POS programs are provided with industry standard equipment. 5. CTE students take the required Perkins TSA. Measures 1.100% of students receive career information and have it available throughout the school year. 2. Students pass TSAs. 1S1 and 1S2 scores improve. 3. Existing CTE and POS programs have industry standard equipment. 4. New CTE and POS programs have industry standard equipment. 5. 2S1 and 1P1 meet performance targets. Description $2, Reallocation Basic Reallocation $2, /17

4 $16, $10, $18, Reallocation Basic Reallocation $49, $51, Goal 2: Effectively Utilize Employer, Community, and Education Partnerships Goal 2 Narrative: There are four objectives under this goal that foster our partnerships: Objective one addresses collaboration with leadership as we move into the eighth year of one person coordinating both the secondary and post secondary parts of the grant. We understand this is unique in the State of Minnesota but it has worked well for us because our consortium is small and rural. Our CTE/POS programs are supported by many partners including the Itasca Area School Collaborative (IASC), the Applied Learning Institute (ALI), and the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. Our Perkins coordinator has ties to all these organizations and is able to see areas to make the best use of our Perkins dollars. Objective two supports our Career Fair. In FY16 we are collaborating again with the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce to build on our new and improved hands on career fair. Funds are used for substitute teachers, busing, and meeting expenses, food and items needed for the fair. Food for the career fair is provided by the Blandin Foundation. Objective three puts funds into our student organizations as we have in the past. We understand no funds will be used for student costs other than transportation. The student advisors and/or instructors costs are being paid for to attend events and trainings. Objective four is work experience. Goal 2 Objectives Goal 2 Objectives 1 Use of Funds* Strategies R2 Programs of Study, R10 Collaboration, P5 Student Organizations, secondary Admin Cost, Admin Cost 1. Hire Perkins Coordinator: Employ one person to coordinate both the secondary and postsecondary Perkins grant. This person will administer Perkins grant and provide leadership for the Itasca County Consortium on Perkins initiatives. The Perkins Coordinator will work closely with the Applied Learning Institute (ALI), the Itasca Area Schools Collaborative (IASC) and the Grand Rapids Area Chamber Workforce Development Committee regarding the Perkins initiatives. 2A. Membership Fees. Establish relationships/partnerships/memberships/involvement in our community such as Applied Learning Institute membership. No funds will be used in FY16 for Applied Learning membership. All consortia institutions are members of ALI. 2 B. Collaborative Career Fair. Partner with local industries for our annual career fair for high school 11th and 12th graders. Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce is a major partner in this 4/17

5 event. A $10,000 grant from the Blandin Foundation helped buy a healthy breakfast and lunch for the students in FY13, FY14, and FY15. We plan on writing another grant to help with food in FY16 as well. 3. Provide membership and participation in various student organizations related to career and technical education. This includes membership fees, registration fees, substitute teacher fees, travel, lodging, meals and other related costs in order for students to participate. Costs include school yearly membership fees to CTE type organizations such as FCCLA, FFA, PBA, and others. Registration fees are not allowed for individual students and no Perkins dollars will be used for students to participate in any competitions regional, state or national. 4. Provide work experience programs. Outcomes 1. Effective collaboration and leadership for Perkins services and activities. 2. To ensure effective collaboration in our community and within our consortium. 3. Students will have the opportunity to be involved in professional organizations. 4. Students will have exposure to various occupational choices in our community. Measures 1. One person will be hired to coordinate both the secondary and post secondary sides of the Perkins grant. Itasca Community College will do a performance review during FY16. 2.A. The Consortium will track this information reporting data such as name of business/industry partners, activities involved in, and reason for partnership/involvement. 2B. Students will be surveyed on event. Survey results considered by career fair committee and improvements made. Survey filed with APR. 3. The Consortium will keep track this information regarding name of organization, school involved, number of students, and other data if needed. 4. The Perkins Coordinator will follow up with instructor after student experience and file report with FY16 documents. Description $18, Reallocation Basic Reallocation $18, $10, $18, Reallocation Basic Reallocation $29, $47, Goal 3: Improve Service to Special Populations Goal 3 Narrative: Services for students in special population groups is under this goal. Postsecondary uses a large portion of their grant funds to pay for three Clinical Lab Assistants (CLA): Nursing, Engineering and Natural Resources. All three positions were new in FY15 and stay the same for FY16. We also have two special events under this objective: Women in Engineering and Annishanabe Day. Transportation and food costs are funded for these events. As with our past grants we continue to work Upward Bound and Educational Talent Search between secondary and postsecondary schools. Both programs are housed on the Itasca Community College campus. students 5/17

6 also work with their district s special education programs to be successful in their CTE programs and POS tracks. Supporting Documentation (not required) Goal 3 Objectives Goal 3 Objectives 1 Use of Funds* Strategies R8 Size/Scope/Quality, R9 Special Populations 1 A. Itasca Community College will provide technical and academic support services for students in CTE programs and specifically those who are special populations/academically disadvantaged. 1 B. Itasca Community College will provide disability, advocacy and support services as needed through the Office of Students with Disabilities, Student Support Services, and counseling center. No Perkins funds used. 1 C. Consider the number of nontraditional (gender) instructors with the Consortium. 1 D. Develop events that inform students about nontraditional careers and encourage participation in programs where gender gaps exist. An example is Itasca Community College collaborating with area high schools for students to experience non traditional careers by doing a Women and Technology Day and Anishanabe Day. 1 E. High schools will continue to work with the Upward Bound program and the Educational Talent Search program. Outcomes 1. Provide and improve on services for students in special population groups. Measures 1 A. Itasca Community College will employ academic assistants for special population groups for FY16. Student success due to academic assistants will be tracked and reported as a measurable outcome through our 1P1 and 2P1 indicators. 1 B. The college will provide services/accommodations to 100% of students with verified disability that request services. Consortium can request numbers of students served tracked by the college if required. 1 C. The Consortium might consider collecting data regarding the number of non traditional faculty in CTE programs at Itasca Community College and school districts in FY15. 1 D. Consortium will track type of event, costs, number of participants and set up evaluation mechanism on effectiveness. 1 E. Consortium will consider retrieving that data already collected by Itasca Community College on the number of students served through these programs if required. Description Postsecondary Clinical Lab Assistants: Nursing: 23hrs wk x 33 wks = 20, Natural Resources: 38 hrs wk x 23 wks and 40 hrs wk x 10 wks = 28, Engineering: 26 hrs wk x 33 wks = 24,308 $48, $25, Reallocation Basic Reallocation $74, Reallocation Basic 6/17

7 Reallocation $74, Goal 4: Provide a Continuum of Service Provision for Enabling Student Transitions Goal 4 Narrative: Under this goal we have one objective: Evaluation for students transitioning to higher education. Using Accuplacer information we can assess this. Goal 4 Objectives Goal 4 Objectives 1 Use of Funds* Strategies R11 Articulation, P10 Student Transition In FY16 Itasca Community College normally uses Perkins funds to administer the college placement test (i.e. Accuplacer) to 10th and 11th graders in Greenway High School. The FY15 budget is too tight to fund this year year however we will us reallocated funds if we get them. Students have been evaluated in reading, math and computer science skills. After the test students meet with counselors to advise them on remedial classes to improve their skills. Outcomes 1. Itasca County Consortium schools will provide a means of evaluation for students transitioning to higher education so students are less likely to take remedial classes in math and reading. Students will be more prepared. Measures 1. Track number of students tested. Results should show up as inprovement in our performance indicators in 1S1 and 1S2. The Perkins committee will evaluate provisions for enabling student transitions and make recommendations for FY16. Description Reallocation Basic Reallocation Reallocation Basic 7/17

8 Reallocation Goal 5: Sustain the Consortium of and Postsecondary Institutions Goal 5 Narrative: There are two objectives under this goal: The Consortium will be effective, cohesive, organized and efficient in their work by hiring a Perkins coordinator. The funds for this is spent in Goal 2. The second objective is regarding collaborative work with the Applied Learning Institute and the Itasca Area Schools Collaborative. We continue to work on re designing of our Perkins committee. We will use Perkins funds to pay for mileage, sub costs, refreshments, meals, room rental, printing or other supplies related to this work. The Perkins committee will be involved with our POS development. These funds will also be used to send the Perkins Coordinator to required meetings to pay transportation, lodging, and meals as needed. Goal 5 Objectives Goal 5 Objectives 1 Use of Funds* Strategies R11 Articulation, P10 Student Transition 1. Academic Professional 1 will be the coordinator of the Perkins grant for both secondary and post secondary. For FY08, FY09, FY10, FY11, and FY12 the Blandin Foundation supported $12,000 to this position. For FY13,FY14, FY15, FY16 no Blandin Foundation funds will support this position. Itasca Community College provides the office space and supplies needed. Responsibilities of this position include coordinating and administrating the Carl Perkins grant, and providing leadership for the Itasca County Consortium in their work on Perkins initiatives. 2. The Itasca County Consortium continues as an entity within the Itasca Area Schools Collaborative (IASC). In this capacity, school district and college representatives come to the same table to accomplish common goals. Also, the Itasca County Consortium will continue involvement with the Applied Learning Institute (ALI). ALI includes some of the same people representing education along with others from industry, government, and other entities. Continued work in FY16 is an exclusive committee for Perkins work regarding Programs of Study and other Perkins initiatives. Mileage costs, meals, printing, and other such costs related to collaboration including POS/CTE meetings are paid with Perkins funds. Outcomes 1. The Itasca County Consortium will be effective, cohesive, organized and efficient in their work. They will provide resources and leadership for services and activities. 2. The Itasca County Consortium will be successful in their collaborative work. Measures 1. One person hired for FY16. An annual performance review is completed by Itasca Community College. 2. Academic Professional 1 attends meetings of ALI and IASC and maintains a record of each meeting in the form of a short summary or whatever type of recordkeeping that is effective in tracking progress. Continue to develop a consortium framework that fosters healthy and effective collaboration. In FY12 By Laws were established. Continued work in FY16 with the Perkins Committee. Track costs in FY16 related to collaboration. Description $ /17

9 Reallocation Basic Reallocation $ $ Reallocation Basic Reallocation $ $1, Budget Goal 1 Goal 1 $2, $2, $16, $10, $18, $49, $51, Budget Goal 2 Goal 2 $18, $18, $10, $18, $29, $47, Budget Goal 3 Goal 3 9/17 $48, $25, $74, $74,168.28

10 Budget Goal 4 Goal 4 Budget Goal 5 Goal 5 $ $ $ $ $1, Goal s Goal $69, $25, $95, $28, $29, $18, $79, $174, Verification I want to pull over my Goals 1 5 budget amounts.* Yes Administrative Cost Amount POSTSECONDARY Administration not to exceed 5% (fiscal and data services) SECONDARY Administration not to exceed 5% (fiscal and data services) $3, /17

11 Budget Reallocation Description File Name File Size 11/17

12 Rigorous Program of Study State Approved Rigorous Program of Study Engineering and Technology RPOS submitted with 10 components Itasca_GrandRapidsHS_Engineering and Technology _ MN Programs of Study _ ISEEK.pdf Programs of Study Career Fields Career Clusters Career Pathways In which CTE Program? At which High School? College? State Approved Assessments State Approved Postsecondary Assessments In which course (use course code) or at what time in the program? Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Engineering and Technology PLTW in high schools and preengineering at ICC Grand Rapids High School & Itasca Community College NOCTI Pre Engineering/Engineering Technology Job Ready Assessment In Spring of first year students. Health Science Technology Health Science Therapeutics Services Nursing Assistant at both secondary and postsecond Deer River High School and Itasca Community College Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Nursing Assistant Registry (NAR) Certification Test Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Nursing Assistant Registry (NAR) Certification At the end of the program Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Natural Rescources Grand Rapids High School and Itasca Community College NOCTI Natural Resource Systems Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board Minnesota Firefighter Certification Exam Firefighter I At the end of the program Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology Architecture and Construction Design/Preconstruction Construction I Floodwood High School At the end of the program Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology Architecture and Construction Construction Construction II Floodwood High School At the end of the program Business, Management, & Administration Business, Management, and Administration Operations Management Business Hill City High School At the end of the program Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology Manufacturing At the end of the program Perkins Grant Collaboration with WorkForce Centers 12/17

13 Amount (SECONDARY) Perkins funds used in collaboration with WorkForce Centers (SECONDARY) Estimated expenditures/in kind contributions used in collaboration with WorkForce Centers (POSTSECONDARY) Perkins funds used in collaboration with WorkForce Centers (POSTSECONDARY) Estimated expenditures/in kind contributions used in collaboration with WorkForce Centers s Improvement Plan Action Steps Improvement Plan Action Steps 1 Indicator Number (i.e. 1S1 or 2P1) Action Steps to improve the performance 5P2 Nontraditional Completion Target 17.70% Actual at 15.68% 5P2 Nontraditional completion In MnScu, technical assistance is requested to help identify strategies to improve our nontraditional completion. Continued collaboration with college's Diversity Director, other Student Services Departments (TRIO, Disabilities, Veterans, etc.) to target special populations. This past year has seen a large transition in staff/administration/faculty related to CTE/Perkins. Action Steps: 1. Meet and share data with college's Diversity Director, other Student Services Departments (TRIO, Disabilities, Veterans, etc.), brainstorm ideas. 2. Collect and analyze college data for CTE program from Institutional Research department. 3. Technical Skill Attainment testing may help to close gaps. Data obtained from TSA's will influence CTE Program improvement. 4. A meeting between all stakeholders to set specific goals related to Perkins and nontrational enrollment. Resources Needed Timeline Person(s) Responsible How will progress be documented? Sub populations or groups where gap exists: Describe any contextual factors that might contribute to this gap: Further Information MnScu technical assistance, College Lab Assistants are available in Engineering, Nursing and Forestry to assist nontraditional students. Share current data in Aug Sept Assist CLA's in understanding data and how they can help nontraditional students. postsecondary Perkins Coordinator, the College Lab Assistants (CLA), Dean of Academic Affairs, CTE faculty. Surveys and evaluations, data comparison rates, CTE advisory board minutes, CTE meeting minutes and professional development activities. nontraditional students, students of color (American Indian and African American students), Veterans changes in leadership and Perkins related staff/faculty. Techncial assistance is requested from MnSCU for stategies and best practices to improve nontraditional completion. Improvement Plan Supporting Documents (optional, not required) 13/17

14 Improvement Plan Action Steps 2 Indicator Number (i.e. 1S1 or 2P1) Action Steps to improve the performance 6S1 Nontraditional Participation Target at 29.34% Actual at 25.78% 6S1 Nontraditional participation The largest district exceeded the target. One district was 97% of target. The remaining districts were between 9.30% and 21.53%. Two districts offered courses specific to females in nontraditional careers. However, there were 0 males participating in nontraditional CTE courses. There is a CNA course being offered without a CTE licensed instructor that does have male participation. Some of our smaller districts have very few CTE offerings sometimes this affects the ability to offer nontraditional centered courses. Action Plan: 1. Perkins Coordinator will seek more information in understanding Perkins data, disagregating data by district and subpopulations. 2. Perkins Coordinator will have a goal will be to help district personnel to understand and improve their data. 3. District level discussion about possible strategies to improve the data and resources made available to do so. Resources Needed MnScu/MDE would offer WebEx to understand Perkins data. Timeline Meet with district personnel by December Person(s) Responsible How will progress be documented? Sub populations or groups where gap exists: Describe any contextual factors that might contribute to this gap: Further Information Perkins Coordinator and appropriate district personnel. Compare FY16 with FY15 data for improvements. List of possible strategies. Ask MDE for technical assistance. males smaller districts have limited CTE offerings available to allow for nontraditional participation. As a secondary Perkins Coordinator can influence but can not control district level decisions related to CTE course offerings. Improvement Plan Supporting Documents (optional, not required) Related Improvement Plan documents Upload any additional supporting documents here. Upload any additional supporting documents here. Upload any additional supporting documents here. Upload any additional supporting documents here. 14/17

15 Upload any additional supporting documents here. Improvement Report Improvement Report 1 Indicator Not Met: Negotiated Performance: 80.60% Actual Performance: 78.22% 1P1 Technical Skill attainment General strategies planned to improve performance: Improvement has already been proven for the 2014 reporting year, we've seen an increase from previous years. We are significanlty closer to the negotiated performance targets this year than in previous years, showing we are moving in the right direction. The Clinical Lab Assistants (CLAs) in Nursing, Engineering and Natural Resources help our student success rates. Perkins funds in FY16 pay the salaries for the CLAs. Comments or context for actual performance (optional): Improvement Report 2 Indicator Not Met: Negotiated Performance: 68.91% Actual Performance: 66.90% General strategies planned to improve performance: 1S1 Academic Attainment in Reading/ Language Arts As a consortium we will provide support to the teachers to incorporate reading strategies in their CTE courses as a way to improve academic attainment in Reading/Language Arts. Comments or context for actual performance (optional): Improvement Report 3 Indicator Not Met: Negotiated Performance: 68.40% Actual Performance: 64.51% 2P1 Credential, certificate, or degree General strategies planned to improve performance: Continued meetings to discuss strategies to help students obtain credential, certificate, or degree with department chairs, diversity coordinator and advisors on campus. Set goals to help move actual performance to negotiated performance. Comments or context for actual performance (optional): Improvement Report 4 Indicator Not Met: Negotiated Performance: 92.25% Actual Performance: 88.75% 4S1 Student graduation rate General strategies planned to improve performance: Perkins coordinator will meet with high school counselors, Principals and look at strategies to figure out a plan to implement in FY16 with budget items if necessary. Comments or context for actual performance (optional): Improvement Report /17

16 Indicator Not Met: Negotiated Performance: 18.60% Actual Performance: 17.91% 5P1 Nontraditional participation General strategies planned to improve performance: There were 430 students at Itasca Community college who enrolled in a CTE program designated as non traditional. There were 77 of the 430 students who were enrolled in a CTE program nontraditional for their gender. Details are below. What the data tells us is that we have 4 programs we should focus on regarding recruiting non traditional gender students: Nursing, Nursing Assistant, Forestry and Engineering. Perkins coordinator will work with program departments to come up with gender recruitment plans in FY16 and budget items for FY17 for implantation. Comments or context for actual performance (optional): Improvement Report 6 Indicator Not Met: 5P2 Nontraditional completion Negotiated Performance: 17.70% Actual Performance: 15.68% General strategies planned to improve performance: See Improvement Plan. Comments or context for actual performance (optional): Improvement Report 7 Indicator Not Met: Negotiated Performance: 29.34% Actual Performance: 25.78% 6S1 Nontraditional participation General strategies planned to improve performance: See Improvement plan. Comments or context for actual performance (optional): Improvement Report 8 Indicator Not Met: Negotiated Performance: 12.94% Actual Performance: 12.67% 6S2 Nontraditional completion General strategies planned to improve performance: We are within.14% of meeting this negotiated level of performance, this is an improvement from previous years. The nursing assistant course has supported this and we expect to see continued growth. Comments or context for actual performance (optional): Coordination Time for Perkins Grant This includes coordinator salary, benefits, and oversight of contracted staff and planned expenditures percentage of time for Coodinators of Perkins:* 10.0% Coordinator Budget:* $6, /17

17 percentage of time for Coordinators of Perkins:* 10.0% Coordinator Budget:* $8, Perkins Dollars Perkins Funded Positions Person s Name Position File Folder # (secondary) Amount Position Description Lael Storlie Perkins Coordinator (secondary & postsecondary) $14, Greta Crowe Postsecondary Clinical Lab Assistant Nursing $20, Nursing CLA FY15 job description.docx Noel Olander Postsecondary Clinical Lab Assistant Engineering $24, Engineering CLA FY15 Position Description.docx Joline Leone Postsecondary Clinical Lab Assistant Nat Resources $28, Nat Res CLA FY15 Position Description.docx $87, /17