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1 Attachment PROG 5 STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES CURRICULUM PROGRAM APPLICATIONS Fast Track for Action [FTFA*] *Fast Track For Action: Program applications must meet the following criteria in order to be placed on the FTFA program approval request presented to the State Board of Community Colleges as part of the consent agenda: The curriculum program title currently exists within the System and does not require the creation of a new program title and new curriculum standard; The application is complete, requires no further analysis or documentation, and has the endorsement of Academic Programs; There are no negative impact assessments from other colleges; and The college does not go outside of its service area for planning purposes. The State Board of Community Colleges is asked to approve the curriculum programs at the listed colleges on the condition that equipment funds are available to the college and operating funds generated by the budget formula will permit the offering of these program without any special allocation of funds. Rowan Cabarrus Community College Occupational Therapist Assistant (A45500) Physical Therapist Assistant (2-Year Program) (A45620) Southeastern Community College Sustainable Agriculture (A15410) Western Piedmont Community College Nursing Assistant (Certificate) (C45480) Phlebotomy (Certificate) (C45600) Contact Person: Jennifer Frazelle, Director Academic Programs frazellej@nccommunitycolleges.edu SBCC 09/19/2014

2 Attachment PROG 5A PROGRAM APPLICATION SUMMARY EVALUATION REPORT Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Occupational Therapy Assistant (A45500) I. Program Planning Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is seeking approval for the Occupational Therapy Assistant (A45500) program to begin Fall The planning area is defined as the college s service area of Rowan and Cabarrus counties. All colleges were notified of the planning process for this program. The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College on January 30, Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program application. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program was going to be housed in the Health Science Building that was scheduled to be remodeled by Fall Due to construction delays the completion of the remodeling is now scheduled for Fall The Board of Trustees receive updates on construction progress. The President and the Board of Trustees of Rowan- Cabarrus Community College have certified the following: The proposed program will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provide educational and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will not duplicate the opportunities currently offered. They have assessed the need for the proposed program and the resources required to maintain a viable program and certify that the college can operate the proposed program efficiently and effectively within the resources available to the college. The college will complete a program accountability report including student success measures, enrollment trends, completion rates, and employment data three years after implementation of the program. II. Program Rationale Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) indicates the following: In 2011, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Task Force on Aging reported nationally seventy-seven million baby boomers would turn sixty-five years of age that year. They also projected by 2025 the number of Medicare recipients will reach 69.3 million and represent 20.6% of the U.S. population. An increasing aging population will have more medical conditions which will require an increase in health care professionals. Demand for allied health professionals varies by employment setting, since facilities deliver different types of care to patients with conditions of varying acuity. Long-term care facilities accounted for the highest percentage of vacancies for OTAs at fifty-four percent. (Allied Health Job Vacancy Tracking Report, March 2012) The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the need for OTAs to grow by forty-two percent between 2012 and SBCC 09/19/2014

3 Attachment PROG 5A In RCCC s workforce region, OTAs are projected to have a thirty-three percent increase in job growth between 2010 and ( In July 2014, RCCC noted 406 OTA jobs were available across North Carolina. Rowan and Cabarrus counties were in the middle range of OTA job openings. The data also showed for the 406 job openings there were only 195 potential, qualified candidates looking for employment as an OTA. OTAs rank fifth in the number of job openings, compared to jobs in related healthcare fields. ( The Salisbury Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center submitted a letter of support for the proposed program and stated that students of these programs will help the VA to accomplish its organizational objectives while supporting workforce diversity, inclusion, and employment opportunities. Interventions provided by occupational and physical therapist assistants in rehab facilities and skilled nursing facilities are associated with positive outcomes for patients. Our Physical and Occupational Therapy disciplines are two of the busiest disciplines in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with an average annual referral of 9400 consults combined. I see the development and establishment of these two programs playing an important role in skilled nursing facilities, domiciliaries, short-term and long-term care facilities such as the ones we have here at the Salisbury VAMC. Letters of support for the program were submitted to RCCC by local employers which include: Carolinas Rehabilitation, Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, and Bayada Home Health Care. In April 2014, RCCC held a health summit and met with employers in health care and the health and fitness industry. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss current trends in the industry and obtain insight into future employer needs. OTAs were identified as a growing need in the area. The college surveyed 343 high school and Early College students to assess their interest in the proposed OTA program. Two hundred and eighty-eight (84%) of these students indicated an interest in pursuing the proposed program. III. Impact of the Proposed Program on Other Programs Five community colleges are approved to offer the OTA program. An impact assessment was sent to each college. Initially, one college expressed objections due to a clinical site that may be utilized by RCCC. This issue has been resolved and the objection has been removed. IV. Implementation of Collaborative Plan Not Applicable V. Curriculum Design The proposed program of study is in compliance with the State Board approved curriculum standard. Coordinator: Ms. Renee Batts SBCC 09/19/2014

4 C. Institutional Certification: Complete thefollowingform and obtain required signatures. Form with original signatures should be included in the application. Institutional Certification This curriculum pro gram _----"'O:..!:c""c-"'up,loCa""t"'-'io"'-'nC!!a"-"l--'T'-!h..!.!e<.!.r~aptoC.yJ.._;...A""'s""s""is'_"tan=t (Program Title) A45500 (Program Code) will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provide educational and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will not duplicate the opportunities currently offered. Rowan - Cabarrus Community College (Community College Name) has assessed the need for this program and the resources required to maintain a viable program and certifies that the college can operate this program efficiently and effectively within the resources available to the college. The college understands that this proposed program will require a program accountability report that will include items such as student success measures, enrollment trends, completion rates, and employment data three years after implementation if the program is approved by the State Board. (A copy of the minutes from the Board of Trustees meeting(s) where the proposed program was discussed and approved must be attached to the application.) e~,r: ~. Signature, President i5j"ele~

5 CURRICULUM STANDARD Effective Term Fall 1997 [1997*03] Curriculum Program Title Occupational Therapy Assistant Code A45500 Concentration (not applicable) CIP Code: Curriculum Description The Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of a registered/licensed occupational therapist in screening, assessing, planning, and implementing treatment and documenting progress for clients receiving occupational therapy services. Course work includes human growth and development, conditions which interfere with activities of daily living, theory and process of occupational therapy, individual/group treatment activities, therapeutic use of self, activity analysis, and grading/adapting activities and environments. Graduates may be eligible to take the national certification examination for practice as a certified occupational therapy assistant. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, long-term/extended care facilities, sheltered workshops, schools, home health programs, and community programs. Curriculum Requirements* [for associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs in accordance with 1D SBCCC (3)] I. General Education. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General education is optional in certificate programs. II. III. Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses which offer specific job knowledge and skills. Work-based learning may be included in associate in applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit. (See second page for additional information.) Other Required Hours. A college may include courses to meet graduation or local employer requirements in a certificate, diploma, or associate in applied science program. These curriculum courses shall be selected from the Combined Course Library and must be approved by the System Office prior to implementation. Restricted, unique, or free elective courses may not be included as other required hours. AAS Diploma Certificate Minimum General Education Hours Minimum Major Hours Other Required Hours Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) *Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic use of computers.

6 Major Hours [ref. 1D SBCCC (3)] A. Core. The subject/course core is comprised of subject areas and/or specific courses which are required for each curriculum program. A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program standard or a certificate which is the highest credential level awarded under an approved AAS program standard must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit derived from the subject/course core of the AAS program. B. Concentration (if applicable). A concentration of study must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit from required subjects and/or courses. The majority of the course credit hours are unique to the concentration. The required subjects and/or courses that make up the concentration of study are in addition to the required subject/course core. C. Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. A maximum of 9 semester hours of credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in the core or concentration. Work-based learning may be included in associate in applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit. Occupational Therapy Assistant A45500 AAS Diploma Certificate Minimum Major Hours Required 49 SHC 30 SHC 12 SHC A. CORE. 50 SHC NR NR Required Courses: OTA 110 Fundamentals of OT OTA 120 OT Media I 2 SHC OTA 130 Assessment Skills OTA 140 Professional Skills I 1 SHC OTA 150 Life Span Skills I OTA 161 Fieldwork I Placement 1 1 SHC OTA 162 Fieldwork I Placement 2 1 SHC OTA 163 Fieldwork I Placement 3 1 SHC OTA 170 Physical Dysfunction OTA 180 Psychosocial Dysfunction OTA 220 OT Media II OTA 240 Professional Skills II 1 SHC OTA 250 Life Span Skills II OTA 260 Fieldwork II Placement 1 6 SHC OTA 261 Fieldwork II Placement 2 6 SHC PSY 241 Developmental Psychology PSY 281 Abnormal Psychology Required Subject Area: Anatomy and Physiology. Select one: BIO 165 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 SHC or BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 SHC Continued on next page Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on November 13, 1996; Revised 06/29/01; SBCC Revised 05/17/02; SBCC Revised 09/21/07; Editorial Revision 01/08/14; Editorial Revision 08/18/14.

7 B. CONCENTRATION (Not applicable) C. OTHER MAJOR HOURS To be selected from the following prefixes: Occupational Therapy Assistant A45500 (Continued) BIO, BUS, CIS, CSC, HSC, HUM, MAT, MED, OST, OTA, PHY, PSY, SOC, and WBL Up to three semester hour credits may be selected from the following prefixes: ARA, ASL, CHI, FRE, GER, ITA, JPN, LAT, POR, RUS and SPA. Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on November 13, 1996; Revised 06/29/01; SBCC Revised 05/17/02; SBCC Revised 09/21/07; Editorial Revision 01/08/14; Editorial Revision 08/18/14.

8 Attachment PROG 5B PROGRAM APPLICATION SUMMARY EVALUATION REPORT Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Physical Therapist Assistant (2-year program) (A45620) I. Program Planning Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is seeking approval for the Physical Therapist Assistant (2-year program) (A45620) program to begin Fall The planning area is defined as the college s service area of Rowan and Cabarrus counties. All colleges were notified of the planning process for this program. The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College on January 30, Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program application. The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program was going to be housed in the Health Science Building that was scheduled to be remodeled by Fall Due to construction delays the completion of the remodeling is now scheduled for Fall The Board of Trustees receive updates on construction progress. The President and the Board of Trustees of Rowan- Cabarrus Community College have certified the following: The proposed program will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provide educational and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will not duplicate the opportunities currently offered. They have assessed the need for the proposed program and the resources required to maintain a viable program and certify that the college can operate the proposed program efficiently and effectively within the resources available to the college. The college will complete a program accountability report including student success measures, enrollment trends, completion rates, and employment data three years after implementation of the program. II. Program Rationale Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) indicates the following: In 2011, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Task Force on Aging reported nationally seventy-seven million baby boomers would turn sixty-five years of age that year. They also projected by 2025 the number of Medicare recipients will reach 69.3 million and represent 20.6% of the U.S. population. An increasing aging population will have more medical conditions which will require an increase in health care professionals. Demand for allied health professionals varies by employment setting, since facilities deliver different types of care to patients with conditions of varying acuity. Long-term care facilities accounted for the highest percentage of vacancies for PTAs at thirty-eight percent. (Allied Health Job Vacancy Tracking Report, March 2012) The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the need for PTAs to grow by forty-one percent between 2012 and SBCC 09/19/2014

9 Attachment PROG 5B PTA jobs are projected to increase by thirty-four percent in Cabarrus County and by twenty-one percent in Rowan County. ( On July 30, 2014, RCCC noted there were 19 PTA jobs available in Rowan and Cabarrus counties. ( The Salisbury Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center submitted a letter of support for the proposed program and stated that students of these programs will help the VA to accomplish its organizational objectives while supporting workforce diversity, inclusion, and employment opportunities. Interventions provided by occupational and physical therapist assistants in rehab facilities and skilled nursing facilities are associated with positive outcomes for patients. Our Physical and Occupational Therapy disciplines are two of the busiest disciplines in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with an average annual referral of 9400 consults combined. I see the development and establishment of these two programs playing an important role in skilled nursing facilities, domiciliaries, short-term and long-term care facilities such as the ones we have here at the Salisbury VAMC. Letters of support for the PTA program were submitted to RCCC by local employers which include: Carolinas Rehabilitation, Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, and Bayada Home Health Care. In April 2014, RCCC held a health summit and met with employers in health care and the health and fitness industry. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss current trends in the industry and obtain insight into future employer needs. PTAs were identified as a growing need in the area. The college surveyed 541 high school and Early College students to assess their interest in the proposed PTA program. Four hundred and eighty-two (89%) of these students indicated an interest in pursuing the proposed program. III. Impact of the Proposed Program on Other Programs Eleven community colleges are approved to offer the Physical Therapy Assistant program. An impact assessment was sent to each college. Initially, one college expressed objections due to a clinical site that may be utilized by RCCC. This issue has been resolved and the objection has been removed. IV. Implementation of Collaborative Plan Not Applicable V. Curriculum Design The proposed program of study is in compliance with the State Board approved curriculum standard. Coordinator: Ms. Renee Batts SBCC 09/19/2014

10 C. Institutional Certification: Complete the following form and obtain required signatures. Form with original signatures should be included in the application. Institutional Certification This curriculum program Physical Therapist Assistant (2-year program) (Program Title) A45620 (Program Code) will enhance the worliforce of North Carolina, will provide educational and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will not duplicate the opportunities currently offered Rowan - Cabarrus Community College (Community College Name) has assessed the needfor this program and the resources required to maintain a viable program and certifies that the college can operate this program efficiently and effectively within the resources available to the college. The college understands that this proposed program will require a program accountability report that will include items such as student success measures, enrollment trends, completion rates, and employment data three years after implementation if the program is approved by the State Board (A copy of the minutes from the Board of Trustees meeting(s) where the proposed program was discussed and approved must be attached to the application.) 1 bate

11 CURRICULUM STANDARD Effective Term Fall 1999 [1999*03] Curriculum Program Title Physical Therapist Assistant (2-year program) Code A45620 Concentration (not applicable) CIP Code: Curriculum Description The Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum prepares graduates to work in direct patient care settings under the supervision of physical therapists. Assistants work to improve or restore function by alleviation or prevention of physical impairment and perform other essential activities in a physical therapy department. Course work includes normal human anatomy and physiology, the consequences of disease or injury, and physical therapy treatment of a variety of patient conditions affecting humans throughout the life span. Graduates may be eligible to take the licensure examination administered by the NC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Employment is available in general hospitals, rehabilitation centers, extended care facilities, specialty hospitals, home health agencies, private clinics, and public school systems. Curriculum Requirements* [for associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs in accordance with 1D SBCCC (3)] I. General Education. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General education is optional in certificate programs. II. III. Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses which offer specific job knowledge and skills. Work-based learning may be included in associate in applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit. (See second page for additional information.) Other Required Hours. A college may include courses to meet graduation or local employer requirements in a certificate, diploma, or associate in applied science program. These curriculum courses shall be selected from the Combined Course Library and must be approved by the System Office prior to implementation. Restricted, unique, or free elective courses may not be included as other required hours. AAS Diploma Certificate Minimum General Education Hours Minimum Major Hours Other Required Hours Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) *Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic use of computers.

12 Major Hours [ref. 1D SBCCC (3)] A. Core. The subject/course core is comprised of subject areas and/or specific courses which are required for each curriculum program. A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program standard or a certificate which is the highest credential level awarded under an approved AAS program standard must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit derived from the subject/course core of the AAS program. B. Concentration (if applicable). A concentration of study must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit from required subjects and/or courses. The majority of the course credit hours are unique to the concentration. The required subjects and/or courses that make up the concentration of study are in addition to the required subject/course core. C. Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. A maximum of 9 semester hours of credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in the core or concentration. Work-based learning may be included in associate in applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit. Physical Therapist Assistant (2-year program) A45620 AAS Diploma Certificate Minimum Major Hours Required 49 SHC 30 SHC 12 SHC A. CORE SHC NR Required Courses: PTA 110 Introduction to Physical Therapy PTA 120 Functional Anatomy PTA 130 Physical Therapy Procedures I PTA 140 Therapeutic Exercise 4 SHC PTA 150 Physical Therapy Procedures II PTA 160 Physical Therapy Procedures III PTA 170 Pathophysiology PTA 212 Health Care Resources 2 SHC PTA 222 Professional Interactions 2 SHC PTA 240 Physical Therapy Procedures IV 5 SHC Required Subject Areas: Clinical Education. select 12-1: PTA 180 PTA Clinical Education Introduction PTA 182 PTA Clinical Education I 2 SHC PTA 210 PTA Clinical Education II 2 SHC PTA 220 PTA Clinical Education III 8 SHC PTA 230 PTA Clinical Education IV 8 SHC PTA 260 Advanced PTA Clinical Education 10 SHC Anatomy and Physiology. Select one sequence: BIO 165 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 SHC & BIO 166 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 SHC or BIO 168 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 SHC & BIO 169 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 SHC B. CONCENTRATION (Not applicable) Continued on next page Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on November 13, 1996; Revised 4/21/99; SBCC Revised 05/17/02; SBCC Revised 09/21/07; CRC Revised-Electronic Only 03/27/08; SBCC Template Revised 10/17/08; CRC Revised Electronic Only 02/27/14; Editorial Revision 08/18/14.

13 Physical Therapist Assistant (2-year program) A45620 (Continued) C. OTHER MAJOR HOURS To be selected from the following prefixes: BIO, CIS, HSC, PHS, PHY, PTA, and WBL Up to three semester hour credits may be selected from the following prefixes: ARA, ASL, CHI, FRE, GER, ITA, JPN, LAT, POR, RUS and SPA. Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on November 13, 1996; Revised 4/21/99; SBCC Revised 05/17/02; SBCC Revised 09/21/07; CRC Revised-Electronic Only 03/27/08; SBCC Template Revised 10/17/08; CRC Revised Electronic Only 02/27/14; Editorial Revision 08/18/14.

14 Attachment PROG 5C PROGRAM APPLICATION SUMMARY EVALUATION REPORT Southeastern Community College Sustainable Agriculture (A15410) I. Program Planning Southeastern Community College is seeking approval for the Sustainable Agriculture (A15410) program to begin Spring The planning area is defined as the college s service area of Columbus County. All colleges were notified of the planning process for this program. The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at Southeastern Community College on March 18, Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program application. The President and the Board of Trustees of Southeastern Community College have certified the following: The proposed program will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provide educational and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will not duplicate the opportunities currently offered. They have assessed the need for the proposed program and the resources required to maintain a viable program and certify that the college can operate the proposed program efficiently and effectively within the resources available to the college. The college will complete a program accountability report including student success measures, enrollment trends, completion rates, and employment data three years after implementation of the program. II. Program Rationale Southeastern Community College indicates the following: The program will share facilities, faculty, and technical staff with the current Agricultural Biotechnology program. Therefore the cost to develop the program is minimal. The techniques that students learn in the proposed program will allow students to develop their own specialty crop businesses. The college will provide assistance for entrepreneurs through their Small Business Center. The college has also established the Down East Connect, which is an internetbased farmer s market which connects local producers with buyers in Myrtle Beach and Wilmington. The availability of space in the Columbus County area that previously was focused on the growth of tobacco can be repurposed for use to grow food crops. The college s Small Business Center provides assistance to farmers who are transitioning or re-tooling. SBCC 09/19/2014

15 Attachment PROG 5C The Director of the Columbus County Economic Development Commission submitted a letter of support for the proposed program and noted that Agriculture is one of the most significant drivers of the economy in Columbus County with over $160,000,000 in agriculture production realized each year. The new program will add jobs to our region while helping to sustain the value of the agricultural production assets already in place throughout our region. The Columbus County School s Local Education Agency provides agriculture education opportunities to students at each of their three traditional high schools. They currently have enrollment of 670 students in these programs and the majority of these students participate in the Future Farmers of America activities and events. The college plans to offer a Sustainable Agriculture Career Technical Education program if they are approved for the program. The Department Head of the Crop Science Department at North Carolina State University submitted a letter of support and stated that this program would provide an excellent way for students in southeastern North Carolina to receive formal training in the agricultural field. The Agriculture Extension Agent of the Cooperative Extension Service in Columbus County noted the program will help prepare a new generation to be prepared for the agriculture of the future. III. Impact of the Proposed Program on Other Programs Four community colleges are approved to offer the Sustainable Agriculture program. These four colleges are not located in contiguous counties, therefore an impact assessment was not required. The college did send impact assessments to contiguous colleges which had similar programs; Agribusiness, Horticultural Technology and Landscape Gardening. No negative responses were received. IV. Implementation of Collaborative Plan Not Applicable V. Curriculum Design The proposed program of study is in compliance with the State Board approved curriculum standard. Director: Ms. Jennifer Frazelle SBCC 09/19/2014

16 C. Institutional Certification: Complete the following form and obtain required signatures. Form with original signatures should be included in the application. Institutional Certification This curriculum program Sustainable Agriculture - A15410 will enhance the worliforce of North Carolina, will provide educational and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will not duplicate the opportunities currently offered. Southeastern Community College has assessed the need for this program and the resources required to maintain a viable program and certifies that the college can operate this program efficiently and effectively within the resources available to the college. The college understands that this proposed program will require a program accountability report that will include items such as student success measures, enrollment trends, completion rates, and employment data three years after implementation if the program is approved by the State Board. (A copy of the minutes from the Board of Trustees meeting(s) where the proposed program was discussed and approved must be attached to the application.) J-:l-S -If' Date Southeastern Comm. College - A15410 Application Page 4 of 12

17 Curriculum Standard for Agribusiness: Agricultural Science Technology Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources ** Cluster Description: The production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fuel, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources. Pathway: Agribusiness Systems Effective Term: Fall 2014 (2014*03) Program Majors Under Pathway Program Major / Classification of Instruction Programs (CIP) Code Credential Level(s) Offered Program Major Code Agribusiness Technology CIP Code AAS/Diploma/Certificate A15100 Sustainable Agriculture CIP Code: AAS/Diploma/Certificate A15410 Pathway Description: These curriculum are designed to provide the entrepreneurial and technical skills necessary to manage a profitable, environmentally sound, community based small farm or agricultural business. The objective is the development of a workforce knowledgeable in sustainable agriculture practices. Students will learn the fundamentals of agriculture, focusing on crop production and business. Emphasis is placed on entrepreneurial and field training. Students will also learn the basic principles of our economic system and government policies and programs relating to agriculture. Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs in agricultural businesses such as equipment, feed, and agricultural supply sales; store management; farm operations; wholesale and retail produce management; nursery operations; and environmental and agricultural education. Program Major Description: Choose one of the following 4 th paragraphs to use in conjunction with the first three paragraphs of the pathway description above for documentation used to identify each Program Major: Agribusiness Technology: A program that prepares individuals to manage agricultural businesses and agriculturally related operations within diversified corporations. Potential course work includes instruction in agriculture, agricultural specialization, business management, accounting, finance, marketing, planning, human resources management, and other managerial responsibilities. Sustainable Agriculture: A program that focuses on agricultural principles and practices that, over the long term, enhance environmental quality, make efficient use of nonrenewable resources, integrate natural biological cycles and controls, and are economically viable and socially responsible; and that may prepare individuals to apply this knowledge to the solution of agricultural and environmental problems. Potential course work includes instruction in principles of agroecology, crop and soil sciences, entomology, horticulture, animal science, weed science and management, soil fertility and nutrient cycling, applied ecology, agricultural economics, and rangeland ecology and watershed management. *Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic use of computers. Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on August 16, 2012; Editorial Revision 12/12/12; Editorial Revision 02/07/13; SBCC Revised 07/19/13; Editorial Revision 08/21/13; SBCC Revised 01/17/14.

18 I. General Education Academic Core [Curriculum Requirements for associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs in accordance with 1D SBCCC (3)]: Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General education is optional in certificate programs. Agribusiness Systems: Agricultural Science Technology Recommended General Education Academic Core AAS Diploma Certificate Minimum General Education Hours Required: 15 SHC 6 SHC 0 SHC Courses listed below are recommended general education courses for this curriculum standard. Colleges may choose to include additional or alternative general education courses to meet local curriculum needs. *Recommended certificate and diploma level curriculum courses. These courses may not be included in associate degree programs. Communication: *COM 101 Workplace Communication COM 110 Introduction to Communication COM 120 Intro Interpersonal Com COM 231 Public Speaking *ENG 101 Applied Communications I *ENG 102 Applied Communications II ENG 110 Freshman Composition ENG 111 Expository Writing ENG 112 Argument-Based Research ENG 114 Prof Research & Reporting ENG 115 Oral Communication ENG 116 Technical Report Writing Humanities/Fine Arts: *HUM 101 Values in the Workplace 2 SHC HUM 110 Technology and Society HUM 115 Critical Thinking HUM 230 Leadership Development PHI 230 Introduction to Logic PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics Social /Behavioral Sciences: ECO 151 Survey of Economics ECO 251 Prin of Microeconomics GEO 110 Introduction to Geography GEO 111 World Regional Geography *PSY 101 Applied Psychology *PSY 102 Human Relations 2 SHC PSY 118 Interpersonal Psychology PSY 135 Group Processes PSY 150 General Psychology *SOC 105 Social Relationships SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology SOC 215 Group Processes Natural Sciences/Mathematics: BIO 140 Environmental Biology BIO 160 Introductory Life Science *MAT 101 Applied Mathematics I MAT 110 Mathematical Measurement MAT 115 Mathematical Models MAT 120 Geometry and Trigonometry MAT 121 Algebra/Trigonometry I MAT 140 Survey of Mathematics MAT 151 Statistics I MAT 155 Statistical Analysis PHY 110 Conceptual Physics PHY 121 Applied Physics I 4 SHC 6 SHC 3-6 SHC Optional Optional Optional Optional Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on August 16, 2012; Editorial Revision 12/12/12; Editorial Revision 02/07/13; SBCC Revised 07/19/13; Editorial Revision 08/21/13; SBCC Revised 01/17/14.

19 II. Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses which offer specific job knowledge and skills. Work-based learning may be included in associate in applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit. Below is a description of each section under Major Hours. A. Technical Core. The technical core is comprised of specific courses which are required for all Program Majors under this Curriculum Standard. A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program standard or a certificate which is the highest credential level awarded under an approved AAS program standard must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit derived from the curriculum core courses or core subject area of the AAS program. B. Program Major(s). The Program Major must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit from required subjects and/or courses. The Program Major is in addition to the technical core. C. Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. A maximum of 9 semester hours of credit may be selected from each prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in the core. Agribusiness Systems: Agricultural Science Technology AAS Diploma Certificate Minimum Major Hours Required: 49 SHC 30 SHC 12 SHC A. Technical Core: # AGR 139 Intro to Sustainable Agriculture # AGR 170 Soil Science AGR 214 Agricultural Marketing ANS 110 Animal Science Work-Based Learning. Choose one: # WBL 111 Work-Based Learning I 1 SHC WBL 112 Work-Based Learning I 2 SHC WBL 113 Work-Based Learning I Pesticides/Alternatives. Choose one: # AGR 121 Biological Pest Mgmt AGR 140 Agricultural Chemicals SHC SHC B. Program Major(s): Agribusiness Technology AGR 212 Farm Business Management AGR 213 Ag Law & Finance Select additional courses from the AGR prefix for a minimum of 12 SHC for the Agribusiness Technology AAS program. An Agribusiness Technology diploma requires a minimum of 12 SHC extracted from the required technical/program major core of the AAS degree. Sustainable Agriculture # AGR 111 Basic Farm Maintenance 2 SHC # AGR 160 Plant Science # AGR 265 Organic Crop Prod: Spring or # AGR 266 Organic Crop Prod: Fall Select additional courses from the AGR prefix for a minimum of 12 SHC for the Sustainable Agriculture AAS program. Courses required for the Sustainable Agriculture Diploma are designated with # Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on August 16, 2012; Editorial Revision 12/12/12; Editorial Revision 02/07/13; SBCC Revised 07/19/13; Editorial Revision 08/21/13; SBCC Revised 01/17/14.

20 C. Other Major Hours. To be selected from the following prefixes: ACC, ACM, AGR, ANS, BIO, BTC, BUS, CHM, CIS, CSC, DFT, ECO, ETR, FOR, GCM, GIS, HET, HOR, IVS, LAR, LSG, PED, PSY, SEL,TRF, VEN, WBL, WLD, and ZAS Up to three semester hour credits may be selected from the following prefixes: ARA, ASL, CHI, FRE, GER, ITA, JPN, LAT, POR, RUS and SPA. III. Other Required Hours A college may include courses to meet graduation or local employer requirements in a certificate (0-1 SHC), diploma (0-4 SHC), or an associate in applied science (0-7 SHC) program. These curriculum courses shall be selected from the Combined Course Library and must be approved by the System Office prior to implementation. Restricted, unique, or free elective courses may not be included as other required hours. IV. Employability Competencies Fundamental competencies that address soft skills vital to employability, personal, and professional success are listed below. Colleges are encouraged to integrate these competencies into the curriculum by embedding appropriate student learning outcomes into one or more courses or through alternative methods. A. Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork The ability to work effectively with others, especially to analyze situations, establish priorities, and apply resources for solving problems or accomplishing tasks. B. Communication The ability to effectively exchange ideas and information with others through oral, written, or visual means. C. Integrity and Professionalism Workplace behaviors that relate to ethical standards, honesty, fairness, respect, responsibility, self-control, criticism and demeanor. D. Problem-solving The ability to identify problems and potential causes while developing and implementing practical action plans for solutions. E. Initiative and Dependability Workplace behaviors that relate to seeking out new responsibilities, establishing and meeting goals, completing tasks, following directions, complying with rules, and consistent reliability. F. Information processing The ability to acquire, evaluate, organize, manage, and interpret information. G. Adaptability and Lifelong Learning The ability to learn and apply new knowledge and skills and adapt to changing technologies, methods, processes, work environments, organizational structures and management practices. H. Entrepreneurship The knowledge and skills necessary to create opportunities and develop as an employee or selfemployed business owner. *An Employability Skills Resource Toolkit has been developed by NC-NET for the competencies listed above. Additional information is located at: **The North Carolina Career Clusters Guide was developed by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the North Carolina Community College system to link the academic and Career and Technical Education programs at the secondary and postsecondary levels to increase student achievement. Additional information about Career Clusters is located at: or Summary of Required Semester Hour Credits (SHC) for each credential: AAS Diploma Certificate Minimum General Education Hours Minimum Major Hours Other Required Hours Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on August 16, 2012; Editorial Revision 12/12/12; Editorial Revision 02/07/13; SBCC Revised 07/19/13; Editorial Revision 08/21/13; SBCC Revised 01/17/14.

21 Attachment PROG 5D PROGRAM APPLICATION SUMMARY EVALUATION REPORT Western Piedmont Community College Nursing Assistant (Certificate) (C45480) I. Program Planning Western Piedmont Community College is seeking approval for the Nursing Assistant (Certificate) (C45480) program to begin Fall The planning area is defined as the college s service area of Burke County. All colleges were notified of the planning process for this program. The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at Western Piedmont Community College on March 3, The President and the Board of Trustees of Western Piedmont Community College have certified the following: The proposed program will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provide educational and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will not duplicate the opportunities currently offered. They have assessed the need for the proposed program and the resources required to maintain a viable program and certify that the college can operate the proposed program efficiently and effectively within the resources available to the college. The college will complete a program accountability report including student success measures, enrollment trends, completion rates, and employment data three years after implementation of the program. II. Program Rationale Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) indicates the following: WPCC currently offers state-approved Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II courses through continuing education. In 2013, seventy-eight students completed the NA I course with a 98% pass rate and twenty-five students completed the NA II course. The current NA faculty, facility space, and clinical agencies will be utilized for the curriculum nursing assistant certificate program. Burke County has an ongoing need for nursing assistants in long-term and acute care. On February 18, 2014, WPCC held their planning meeting. At the meeting, Carolina Healthcare System Blue Ridge and Broughton Hospital both expressed interest in the program. Carolina Healthcare System Blue Ridge is the largest health care employer in the county. Broughton Hospital averages a 3.8% vacancy rate and in 2013 hired eighty-three nursing assistants. SBCC 09/19/2014

22 Attachment PROG 5D An increasing aging population will have more medical conditions which will require an increase in health professionals. Research demonstrates a growing shortage of nurse aides both nationally and state-wide. The NC Long-Term Occupational Projections for ranked hospitals and nursing/residential care facilities as top industries with growing employment. As a state, they estimate we have 6,500 nurse aide vacancies annually. Personal care aides and home health aides are projected to be the fastest-growing occupations in the country between 2010 and 2020, increasing seventy-one percent and sixty-nine percent, respectively. Nursing aides, orderlies and attendants are expected to increase by twenty percent. (Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute, February 2013) It is estimated seventy to eighty percent of the hands-on assistance to individuals with long-term and personal assistance needs are provided by direct care workers. Direct care workers include the following: nursing aides, home health aides, and personal care aides. In the U.S., the direct-care workforce surpassed 3.3 million in 2010 and an additional 1.6 million new positions is projected by (Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute, February 2013) The Burke County high schools are interested in the nursing assistant program being available as a Career and College Promise pathway for their students. III. Impact of the Proposed Program on Other Programs Thirty-six community colleges are approved to offer the Nursing Assistant program. An impact assessment was sent to each college. No negative impact responses were received. IV. Implementation of Collaborative Plan Not Applicable V. Curriculum Design The proposed program of study is in compliance with the State Board approved curriculum standard. Coordinator: Ms. Renee Batts SBCC 09/19/2014

23 C. Institutional Certification: Complete thefollowingform and obtain required signatures. Form with original signatures should be included in the application. Institutional Certification This curriculum program Nursing Assistant (Certificate) (Program Title) C45480 (Program Code) will enhance the worliforce of North Carolina, will provide educational and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will not duplicate the opportunities currently offered. Western Piedmont Community College (Community College Name) has assessed the need for this program and the resources required to maintain a viable program and certifies that the college can operate this program efficiently and effectively within the resources available to the college. The college understands that this proposed program will require a program accountability report that will include items such as student success measures, enrollment trends, completion rates, and employment data three years after implementation if the program is approved by the State Board. (A copy of the minutes from the Board of Trustees meeting(s) where the proposed program was discussed and approved must he attached to the application.) /'1 Signatur resident of College Date Signature, Board of Trustees Chair Editorial Revision 07/17/13 4