WSC DIESEL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM REVIEW: FALL 2012

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1 WSC DIESEL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM REVIEW: FALL 2012 The career opportunities for students graduating from the Williston State College Diesel Technology Program are overwhelming. The demand for graduating students is extremely high where ever the students want to work, locally, statewide, countrywide, and worldwide. The students can go to work in the agricultural, industrial, mining, oilfield, trucking, construction, private repair shops, and some students run a business of their own. The students interest ranges from high school graduates to older than average students. As of the Fall of 2009 the employment rate around the area is very good and a lot of people are presently working, so enrollment in the program is down, but the demand for diesel technicians is still very high, most companies are hiring students with a 2-year degree from an institution like WSC, not just anybody off the street. There are a few companies that WSC Diesel Technology Program is working with to do customized training now and for them in the near future. The community benefit/economic impact is very good. You always hear about graduating students leaving from other educational programs leaving the immediate area or North Dakota as a whole, there is no reason to leave the area of the state to find good paying, good benefits, steady work for diesel technicians because the JOBS are here NOW!! Williston State College Diesel Technology Department will be a State Of The Art Facility offering the best education to High School Graduates from the surrounding area and offering courses to local High Schools in the near future. The faculty is dedicated to providing the best and most up to date training to students now and in the future within financial constraints. 1.0 A. Department Mission: Mission Statement: We provide quality training for students to serve effectively in current and new generation technologies of complex diesel powered equipment and related systems. 1.0 B. Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (COG): Students will use reasoning skills to analyze and solve problems. 1.0 C Program Student Learning Outcomes (POG): Comply to Safety Rules and Regulations. Demonstrate the proper use of tools. Demonstrate how to disassemble, inspect, and reassemble the 8 NATEF different areas of instruction. Demonstrate the skills in failure analysis and practice researching the failure symptoms in service manuals, and other resources to research and diagnose future failures. Demonstrate the use of the Internet to search for specific information for working on, diagnosing and repairing all 8 NATEF areas of instruction. Prepare workorders that need to be filled out neatly and accurately on all jobs performed in the Lab. NATEF Standards will be strictly enforced and adhered to. Display professionalism in appearance, job performance, and ability to work as team members. Communicate effectively with diverse individuals through the use of verbal and nonverbal skills, written Abilities and active listening.

2 2.0 Diesel Technology Program Goals (POG): It is the goal of the Diesel Technology Program to provide education and skills for the participating students to find employment in the fields of Diesel Technology. 2.1 Student Goals: A. The student should gain the knowledge of the working principles of the Diesel Powered Equipment and related systems. B. The student should gain the ability to read and understand Technical Manuals and Procedures. C. The student should gain technical skills required to work safely and productively in a work environment. D. The student should possess working relationships required to work with fellow employees, customers, and the general public. 2.2 Diesel Technology Program Goals (POG): The program personnel will keep informed of the current applicable technology through continued attendance at appropriate workshops, contacts with local and regional industry representatives and reading professional publications Consistent with fiscal constraints, the department personnel will use the latest available technological and instructional processes and materials to provide optimum information transfer to the students enrolled in classes or workshops Consideration of advisory information from the Diesel Technology Advisory Board Members, Peers, professional associations and private sector contacts and direction from those sources will ensure that the program adapts to the needs of the students that are consistent with Employment objectives The program, and program personnel will actively pursue to become nationally recognized and and certified by NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation). As of FALL 2010 the program is NOW NATEF CERTIFIED!!! The program will (resources permitting) encourage continued learning and association with peers to maintain the program quality Williston State College Diesel Technology Department will be a State Of The Art Facility offering the best education to High School Graduates from the surrounding area and offering courses to local High School in the near future. The faculty is dedicated to providing the best and most up to date training now and in the future within financial constraints.

3 2.3 ASSESSMENT PROCESSES COGS & POGS A list of courses that are taught by Williston State College Diesel Technology faculty are listed in the comprehensive book compiled by the faculty, as mandated by NATEF, and local Diesel Technology Advisory Board. The assessment process will use a combination of methods as determined by NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation), North Dakota Diesel Technology Curriculum Steering Committee, Williston State College, department objectives and private sector needs. 2.1 Student Assessment Techniques For Institutional Student Learning Outcomes & Program Student Learning Outcomes: Method A. 1. Written Tests 2. Job Sheets 3. Progress Charts 4. Lab Finals 5. Workbooks 6. Daily Lab Evaluation of Students Method B. 1. Job Sheets 2. Daily Lab Evaluations of Students Method C. 1. Written Tests 2. Jobsheets 3. Daily Lab Evaluations of Students Method D. 1. Daily Lab Evaluation of Students 2. Student Follow-up 2.1A Program Assessment Methods Method A. 1. Student Evaluation of courses. Method B. 1. NATEF Certification Method C. 1. Employment of completers of program in diesel related field.

4 2.0 ASSESSMENT GOALS 2.0A Assessment of Program Outcomes/Student Assessment Goals Goal A: 1. Written Tests: Scores will depict how the student has learned and retained the information presented to him/her in theory class. If the grades are lower than 2.0, the student will need assistance from Academic Skills center here on campus. 2. Job Sheets: These will depict how the student is able to accomplish certain tasks set up by the North Dakota Statewide Diesel Technology Curriculum Steering Committee and NATEF Standards; if the student is not able to perform jobs satisfactorily the instructor will have to provide more personal instruction to the student. 3. Progress Charts: Will show how the student/students is/are performing compared to other students in the program thus making improvements to the program or helping the particular student or students. 4. Lab Finals: Scores will depict how the student has learned and retained the information presented to him/her in the lab setting. If the scores are 2.0 or lower the student may require more one on one learning from the instructor or fellow student. 5. Workbooks: Scores will depict how the student has read and interpreted the material presented to him/her, if the scores are lower than 2.0 the student may require help from the Academic Skills Center here on campus. 6. Daily Lab Evaluations on Students: Scores will depict how the student is performing in 4 areas, Knowledge of Job, Quality of Work, Judgment, and Attitude & Safety. If the scores are low in any of the above areas the instructor will verbally talk to the student about it and have the student make changes in his/her actions or the instructor will help that particular student. Goal B: 1. Job Sheets: These will depict how the student is able to accomplish certain tasks set up by the North Dakota Statewide Diesel Technology Curriculum Steering Committee and NATEF Standards; if the student is not able to perform jobs satisfactorily the instructor will have to provide more personal instruction to the student. 2. Daily Lab Evaluations on Students: Scores will depict how the student is performing in 4 areas, Knowledge of Job, Quality of Work, Judgment, and Attitude & Safety. If the scores are low in any of the above areas the instructor will verbally talk to the student about it and have the student make changes in his/her actions or the instructor will help that particular student. Goal C: 1. Written Tests: Scores will depict how the student has learned and retained the information presented to him/her in theory class. If the grades are lower than 2.0, the student will need assistance from Academic Skills center here on campus.

5 2. Job Sheets: These will depict how the student is able to accomplish certain tasks set up by the North Dakota Statewide Diesel Technology Curriculum Steering Committee and NATEF Standards; if the student is not able to perform jobs satisfactorily the instructor will have to provide more personal instruction to the student. 3. Daily Lab Evaluations on Students: Scores will depict how the student is performing in 4 areas, Knowledge of Job, Quality of Work, Judgment, and Attitude & Safety. If the scores are low in any of the above areas the instructor will verbally talk to the student about it and have the student make changes in his/her actions or the instructor will help that particular student. Goal D: 1. Daily Lab Evaluations on Students: Scores will depict how the student is performing in 4 areas, Knowledge of Job, Quality of Work, Judgment, and Attitude & Safety. If the scores are low in any of the above areas the instructor will verbally talk to the student about it and have the student make changes in his/her actions or the instructor will help that particular student. 2. All students will become involved in SKILLS USA, a nationally recognized club that is strongly supported by Major Corporations around the World. The students get involved in Parliamentary Procedures, Fund Raisers, and Local and National Competitions competing Against other students enrolled in comparable educational programs, including such things as Job Interview, Speech, Job Skills Demonstration, and a 8 Hour Hands-On Troubleshooting Contest. At this competition there are Major Corporations Reps viewing what is going on and after the competition the Corporations Reps immediately contact the participants about immediate employment. 2.1B Program Assessment Goals Goal A: The program will provide the skills, knowledge, and education necessary to fulfill the needs of 95% of the students as measures by survey of the students. Goal B: The program and program personnel will be NATEF certified within 1 year. The Program is now NATEF CERTIFIED as of FALL 2010!!! Goal C: Employer/Self-employed Satisfaction A.A.S., Diploma, Certficate Student Follow-up: Every spring of the year the coordinator of the program writes and calls all of the students that have graduated from the program and asks them how their job is going and what types of improvements the instructor should implement in the program. The instructor also talks to the employer of all graduating students from the program to see how the student is performing for them, also to see if the instructor should make changes to the program to improve the program.

6 2.1C ANALYSIS: Student Orientated Goals: 95% of the program major students have met the certification standard for those courses that have consensus standards. Program Assessment Goals: A. Student satisfaction with the program has been high using the standards on the evaluation form, B. Upon NATEF certification, the program is now CERTIFIED and will be certified for 5 years. C. Employment of completers of the program is extremely high. Direct conversations with the present employers of the completers indicate the program graduates are obtaining the desirable education. 3.0 STUDENT ENROLLMENT DATA: 1. Trends and Barriers: As of the year 2011 the Energy Job Opportunities have been very great and the student enrollment has decreased, because most of the prospective students are going to work in Energy related occupations making a lot of money and not looking to continue their education after graduating from high school, the Diesel Technology Faculty have been talking to prospective students encouraging them to finish their education and then go out in to the workforce, reason being if the energy related job opportunities should ever decrease, with their education being obtained here at WSC they are going to retain the better jobs and advance further in their companies faster. 2. Action Plan & Strategy: The WSC Diesel Faculty will continue to meet with prospective students at area and local educational facilities. The WSC Diesel Faculty will continue to talk with energy related job employers encouraging them to utilize WSC Diesel Program for future training for their technicians, long term or short term, depending upon their specific business needs. B. As of right now the Full-time faculty is adequate to meet the program needs, but if the Lab space is Increased, the program will need to employ at least one more full-time faculty. The student/faculty ratio is mandated by NATEF Certification which is 14 students per instructor max. The faculty needs to stay current with technology, so the faculty attends factory sponsored training which is provided by Professional Development Funds on campus.

7 Historical Data: Graduates for which data is available: Graduates AAS in program graduates are employed in a diesel related field. All traditional students 4 Older than average students Graduates for which data is available: Graduates with Diploma 1 Graduates AAS in program 16 All 17 graduates are employed in a diesel related field. All traditional students. 2 Older than average students Graduates for which data is available: Graduates AAS in program 7 Graduates diploma in program 1 All 8 graduates are employed in a diesel related field. All traditional students. 2 Older than average students Graduates for which data is available: Graduates AAS in program 10 All 10 graduates are employed in a diesel related field All traditional students. 2 Older than average students Graduates for which data is available: Graduates AAS in program 15 All 15 graduates are employed in a diesel related field All traditional students. 7 older than average students Graduates for which data is available: Graduates AAS in program 8 All 8 graduates are employed in a diesel related field All traditional students.

8 1996- Graduates for which data is available: Graduates AAS in program 22 Graduates diploma in program 3 23 graduates from the program are employed in a diesel related field All traditional students. 6 Older than average students Graduates for which data is available: Graduates AAS in program 13 Graduates diploma in program 1 All 14 graduates are employed in a diesel related field All traditional students. 3 Older than average students Graduates for which data is available: Graduates AAS in program 13 Graduates diploma in program 1 All but 1 graduate is employed in a diesel related field 12 Traditional students. 1 Native American. 2 Older than average students Graduates for which data is available: Graduates AAS in program 17 Graduates diploma in program 4 18 graduates from the program are employed in a diesel related field, 2 are continuing their education,1 is not employed in a diesel related field 17 Traditional students. 1 Native American Graduates for which data is available: Graduates AAS in program 15 Graduates diploma in program 3 17 graduates from the program are employed in a diesel related field, 0 are continuing their education, 1 is not employed in a diesel related field 15 Traditional students. 1 Native American student. 1 Hispanic Student. 2 Older than average students.

9 2001-Graduates for which data is available: Graduates AAS in program graduates from the program are employed in a diesel related field 9 Traditional students. 1 Native American student. 1 Hispanic student. 1 Older than average student Graduates for which data is available: Graduates AAS in program graduates from the program are employed in a diesel related field 10 Traditional students Graduates for which data is available: Graduates AAS in program Graduates from the program are employed in a diesel related field. 8 Traditional students. 1 Native American student. 1 Female student Graduates for which data is available 16 Graduates AAS in Program Graduates from the program are employed in a diesel related field. 15 Traditional students. 1 Hispanic student Graduates for which data is available 10 Graduates AAS in Program Graduates from the program are employed in a diesel related field. 9 Traditional Students. 1 Female student Graduates for which data is available 7 Graduates AAS in Program 7 7 Graduates from the program are employed in a diesel related field. 7 Traditional Students Graduates for which data is available 6 Graduates AAS in Program 6 6 Graduates from the program are employed in a diesel related field. 5 Traditional Students. 1 Female student.

10 2008-Graduates for which data is available 6 Graduates AAS in Program 6 6 Graduates from the program are employed in a diesel related field. 5 Traditional students. 1 Female student Graduates for which data is available 8 Graduates AAS in Program 8 8 Graduates from the program are employed in a diesel related field. 8 Traditional students Graduates for which data is available: 5 Graduates AAS in Program: 5 5 Graduates from the program are employed in a diesel related field 5 Traditional students 2011-Graduates for which data is available: 8 Graduates AAS in Program: 8 8 Graduates from the program are employed in a diesel related field. 5 Traditional students Graduates for which data is available: 10 Graduates AAS in Program: 9 Graduates Diploma in Program: 1 9 Traditional Students 1 Female Student 3.0 ENROLLMENT 3.1 As of the year 2011, the maximum number of students that the program can accommodate is 14 students, per Instuctor, including both freshman and sophomores as per requirements according to NATEF Standards and current limited space in the Lab and Individual attention required in several classes. As of right now the number of full-time faculty is OK, but the number could be increased with additional Personnel, additional Lab space and training aids, because the need for qualified and trained technicians are very great, the program continues to be contacted by MANY employers looking for trained technicians to go to work for them, offering a great wage and benefits. 3.2The students must take the ACT, ASSET, or COMPASS Test to see how their knowledge is in General education so they take the correct courses not only to challenge them but to make sure they succeed in their College endeavor.

11 3.0 FACULTY: 3.1 Rick Lund is North Dakota State Board Of Career And Technical Education Approved/Credentialed. Chuck Mainwaring is persuing his Credentials. 3.2 Rick Lund is ASE Master Certified Diesel Technicians in his areas of Teaching as mandated by NATEF. Chuck Mainwaring is persuing his Credentials. 3.3 Rick Lund is a graduate from a Two-Year Diesel Technology course with a Associate Of Applied Science Degree. Currently Rick Lund is a graduate from Williston State College Diesel Technology Course with a Associate Of Applied Science Degree. 3.4 The Faculty have to have been working/employed in the Diesel Field for a minimum of 5 years. Currently the Faculty prior to teaching: 1 has 38 years of experience, 1 has 20 years of experience. During the summer both faculty continue to work in a Diesel related filed to keep abreast of any new technology in the work force. 3.5 The Faculty are mandated by NATEF to attend Major Industry Factory Training Courses 20 Hours each calendar year to continue NATEF Certification. This is accomplished by Professional development dollars from Williston State College Faculty Senate Committee. 3.6 According to NATEF Standards, each faculty will have a maximum number of 14 students to provide a safe and conducive learning environment. In section 5.0 shows what numbers have been recorded. 3.7 Williston State College Diesel Technology Faculty performs Student/Faculty evaluations one Class per semester, for a total of 2 evaluations per Calendar School Year. 3C. PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT NEEDS: 3.1 Facility, Technology, Personnel, Budget, Equipment Data A. Additional Lab and Storage Space. 1. The Lab/Classroom space square footage needs to be increased to a total of 40,000 Square feet in order to accommodate 42 students which is the goal of WSC Diesel Technology Program. The additional space will also be used to perform customized training for local Industry, and provide space for a High School Diesel Technology Program. B. Additional Qualified Personnel: If the program is to grow we would need 1 more full-time Faculty. C.The program needs to stay current with specific Engine, Transmission, Brakes, Hydraulics, and Electronic Systems, Computer Programs.

12 D.The Faculty are advising the current and present students on what courses are required to complete the program of study, to receive either a A.A.S. Degree or Diploma. The faculty are assisting the students with job placement while they are attending the course and after they graduate. If the student needs tutorial assistance, the student will communicate with the instructor, and in turn the instructor will arrange assistance. E.The students are encouraged to participate in Internships/Co-Ops while attending WSC. A majority of the students are currently working for employers making a good wage and applying what they are learning to the real life experience. The demand for skilled Diesel Technicians is very great, just about every other day the program receives phone calls or have employers stop by the program seeking to employ the students full-time or part-time. Equipment: LIST OF EQUIPMENT NEEDED. 1. Alignment Rack/Computer to become NATEF Certified. FALL 2010 the program purchased an Alignment Rack/Computer!!! 2. Newer model truck training aids so the student could be more job ready on newer model equipment. FALL 2010 the program purchased 3 newer model trucks!!! 3. Newer Model Agricultural Tractor. 4. Newer model truck training unit with an electronic shifted transmission. FALL 2010 the program purchased 2 trucks!!! 5. Overhead hoist with the newer facility. IMMEDIATE NEEDS: 6. Newer electronic engine training units and associated tools and computer programs are needed to stay current with Industry, along with specific computer program, and computes for each new training aids. The faculty need to attend Factory Training on the specific engine training aids, to be certified to teach on them. 7. Electronic/Computerized transmissions to stay current with technology, and associated tools And computer programs to work on the newer transmissions. FALL 2010 the program purchased a transmission. The faculty need to attend Factory Training on the specific transmission training aids, and are in need of specific tools, computer programs, and computers, to be certified to teach on them.

13 4. Program Strengths & Opportunities For Improvement A. Strengths: The faculty is dedicated to make sure the students succeed in completing their education. The employers are satisfied with the education the students/employees are receiving. Supportive Adminstration. Great location, the need for Skilled Trained Diesel Technicians is very great now and In the years to come. B. Opportunities for Improvement: Space shortage, the Program Lab Space and Classroom Space needs to Be increased in order to accommodate the projected increase in enrollment into the Program, plus addition of a High School Diesel Technology Program in the future. The Diesel Technology Program would also like to offer customized short term training Programs for the Oil and Energy Businesses in the area. Equipment needs, The program NEEDS to STAY CURRENT with training aids and Training computer programs to keep up with the latest technological advances in the Diesel related fields, so the program needs to purchase thses items. 5. Program Viability: The demand for skilled Diesel Technicians is very GREAT!!!!!. We need to Expand the program, but again we need a LARGER LAB and Dedicated Classrooms To teach in. 6. Review Team: Rick Lund, Chuck Mainwaring, WSC Diesel Tech Advisory Committee. 7.0 Appendixes or Support Material: All goals will be reviewed and changes made during the school year if needed, and also at the End of each Semester by all instructors of the program. Changes made to program to become more efficient and productive: FALL 2003: 100 Ton Hydraulic Shop Press per NATEF Certification Antifreeze Recycler per NATEF Certification 1998 Freightliner Classic XL Truck per NATEF Certification Eyewash First Aid Station per NATEF Certification FALL 2007: 4- ZEP Parts Washer Sinks per NATEF Certification FALL 2008: OTC Heavy Duty Transmission Jack per NATEF Certification OTC 25-Ton Hydraulic Shop Press & Adapters per NATEF Certification 10- HP Laptop Computers for Diagnosing HD Electronic Diesel Engines 12-HP Desktop Computers for WSC Diesel Technology Computer Lab

14 FALL International Hybrid Truck 2006 Ford LCFL45 Truck 2005 International Truck (ISX Cummins Engine, Eaton/Fuller Ultrashift Trans) 2005 Freightliner Truck (Mercedes Engine, Eaton Fuller Ultrashift Trans) Eaton/Fuller Autoshift Transmission Training Unit Hunter Wheel Alignment System Battery/Starter/Engine Scan Tools with Programs Donated Item: 2009 Caterpillar Model 160 Motor Grader Value: $ 375, Lake Region State College closed their program Fall 2009 and transferred a majority of their equipment to WSC. (See attached list) FLEXIBILITY To help meet the demands of the work force in the area, Williston State College Diesel Technology Program Students start class at 7:00 A.M. and they go until 12:00 Noon every day of the week. From 12:00-2:00 P.M. the students participate in their general education classes, five days a week. Then on Tuesdays and Thursdays the students return back to the program and go until 4:30 P.M. in order to get the required hours of credits. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons after 2:00 P.M. the students go to work for the industry in the area to gain on the job experience, to apply what they are learning, and to earn money while going to school. It really works out well between the program and the industry involved. At present we have a working relationship with area businesses so the students can get college credits for the amount of hours worked (Co-Op Credits), right now it is not mandatory the students participate in Co- Op credits. We also have a working relationship with Coteau and Falkirk coal mines in Beulah and Falkirk, North Dakota so the students can participate in a Co-Op internship, if they choose to. COST As of school year, the total average cost per student in-state to attend Williston State College 2- year Diesel Technology Program is: Tuition/Fees/Books $ 12, Tuition/Fees/Books $ 16, Tuition/Fees/Books $ 17, Tools & Toolbox: $ 3, Coveralls: $ Welding Lab Fees: $ Living with Parents. Living in Dormitory International

15 PLANS FOR FUTURE: 1. The program goal for Williston State College for student enrollment is 14 Students per Instructor, and Have a total of 3 Instructors within 2 Years. There is a great shortage of TRAINED Diesel Technicians in the field and we have to supply them for the employers now and in the future. 2. When/If the program moves into a new building, the program plans on implementing a High School Diesel Technology program, thus increasing enrollment. 2. When/If the program moves into a new Building, the program plans on contacting Major Corporations to implement Factory Training Courses to local businesses to keep their diesel Technicians current with new technology now and in the future. 3. The current faculty are going to go out to local school districts to talk to prospective students to inform them about what WSC Diesel Technology has to offer them now and in the future. At the same time the faculty will be talking to female students about the benefits of them entering the diesel technology field. The Faculty would also like to go on tribal school districts to talk to the Native Americans about the benefits of going into the diesel technology field. 4. The strengths of Williston State College Diesel Technology Program are as follows: A. Qualified and dedicated Faculty to make sure the students are going to succeed and become successful diesel technicians. B. Supportive Administration. C. Great location, the need for Qualified, Trained Diesel Technicians is very great now and in the Years to come. 5. Opportunities for Improvement: A. Space Shortage: The Program Lab Space and Classroom Space needs to be increased in order to accommodate the projected increase in enrollment into the program, plus the addition of a High School Diesel Technology Program in the future. The Diesel Technology Program would also like to offer customized short term training programs for the Oil and Energy Businesses in the area. B. Equipment Needs: The Program NEEDS to STAY CURRENT with training aids and training computer programs to keep up with the latest technological advances in the diesel related fields, so the program needs to purchase these items.