1. Perkins 2015-16 End of Year Evaluation Sampson Community College Clinton, North Carolina

2. Perkins funding made a difference at our college by: Perkins funds provide funding that allows for program expansion and specialization of faculty. During FY 2015-2016, Perkins funds were used to expand nursing and welding faculty, both important programs for the College’s service area. The College has seen enrollment growth in on-line transition options in nursing and growing demand from CCP students in welding. Historically Perkins funds have provided a source of funding, sometimes the only source of funding, to expand CTE offerings and upgrade equipment for programs which often fail to generate adequate funding under the NCCCS funding formula.

3. Our college’s best practice using Perkins funds is: As noted, Sampson CC has historically used Perkins funds to support the addition of faculty in occupational programs that 1) show evidence of the potential for enrollment growth 2) provide instructional benefit from reduced faculty-student ratios (typically clinical and skills-based programs) 3) acknowledge the breadth of skills in the program area allowing specialization by the faculty. This practice has allowed the College to ‘front’ funding for faculty and immediately strengthen and expand CTE programs ahead of the state funding formula. Faculty positions have been able to be continued after the three-year transition period for new faculty because of enrollment growth or increased retention.

4. Our College Perkins Team: NameTitleE-MailPhone Dr. William J. StarlingVP, Academic Affairsbstarling@sampsoncc.edu910-592-8081 x 2004 Mr. Darrell MatthewsDivision Chairdmatthews@sampsoncc.edu910-592-8081 x 2513 Ms. Blair HairDean, Student Servicesabhair@sampsoncc.edu910-592-8081 x 2021 Mr. Marvin RondonDirector, Evening Programs mrondon@sampsoncc.edu910-592-8081 x 2034 Ms. Kelly JacksonDirector, Financekjackson@sampsoncc.edu910-592-8081 x 2014

5. 1.We strengthened the academic, career and technical skills of our students by: Sampson CC continues to redesign and strengthen what were traditional approaches to developmental studies now delivered through DRE and DMAs. The number of students testing into developmental courses continues to decline through the use of “multiple measures.” The College expanded services available to all students through the Academic Support Center including tutorial assistance in math, English and other courses with identified higher failure and drop out rates. In many courses, faculty directed underperforming students to assistance. SCC CTE student placement (69.63%) exceeded state performance rate (66.4%) Sampson CC’s performance for CTE concentrators with a GPA of 2.5 or more (76.39%) has shown continuous growth since 2013.

6. 2.We linked career and technical education at the secondary level with career and technical education at the postsecondary level: In FY 2015-16, Sampson CC initiated an outreach program to area high schools by adding a full-time CCP coordinator to work at each of the five area high schools. CCP enrollment has, in some academic terms, almost doubled from previous years. The College Student Services Division hosts multiple events for parents and students promoting College programs and CCP opportunities. Events are held at each of the area high schools and on the College’s main campus. New outreach materials for programs and services have been developed; on-line information has been revamped; all promoting linkages for high school CTE students with opportunities at Sampson CC.

7. 3. We provided students with strong experience in, and understanding of all aspects of an industry by: Sampson CC uses advisory committees for all CTE programs. Committee members participate with department chairs in the development of processes used by local industry. This has been particularly important in the selected programs of Animal Science, Welding, and Industrial Systems which have strong local industry presence. For selected programs (e.g. Animal Science) field trips provide important linkages between classroom materials and industry practice.

8. 4.We developed, improved, or expanded the use of technology in career and technical education by: Sampson CC provided a number of face-to-face training opportunities in Moodle through on-campus ‘experts’ as part of the Academic Success Center initiatives for the year. Moodle “certification” was available. DL function was organized as part of an academic service for students and faculty under the existing Director of Library Services. This position was redefined to include providing support for educational technology. This doubled the number of support staff available to students taking online classes. The DL staff developed and provided on-line tutorial materials in Moodle. The College continued to develop student orientation materials that provided valuable assistance to students enrolling in their first online course. College transitioned fully to WebAdvisor to provide students with more immediate access to grades and instructor comments.

9. 5. We provided professional development by: Sampson CC provides ongoing opportunities for on-campus faculty development through the Academic Success Center. The Center uses faculty and staff to provide topical lectures and hands-on instruction in software and classroom technology that are of use to most faculty. (See improvements in technology.) The College provides sufficient travel funding to meet request off-campus professional development meetings for faculty and support staff. Through the SCC Foundation, the College provides minigrant opportunities to support tuition and related expenses for faculty pursuing advanced degrees.

10. 6. We developed and implemented evaluations of our career and technical education programs by: All CTE programs are evaluated through assessment activities included as part of the College’s ongoing institutional effectiveness efforts. Sampson CC utilizes as annual program performance information as provided through System Office Success Factors report as gross indicators of overall CTE program success. The College distributes and analyzes annual surveys of completers and non- completers. The College provides for the ongoing assessment of support services annually through online instruments available to students, staff, and faculty. The College now utilizes an online faculty assessment survey administered by the IE office which has improved student participation in the faculty evaluation process and provides information in electronic form for analysis and processing.

11. 7.We Initiated, improved, expanded, and modernized quality career and technical education programs, including relevant technology by: In FY 2016-2017, SCC initiated program applications for three additional AAS curriculums: Emergency Medical Services, Medical Office Assisting, Emergency Management Technology. Continued to expand on-line opportunities for students across a number of occupational programs. Strengthened CTE programs in nursing and welding by continuing expanded faculty through Perkins funding.

12. 8.We provided services and activities that are of sufficient size, scope, and quality to be effective as evidenced by: Sampson CC (SCC) provides an expanding number of CTE programs responding to area employment needs and student interests. SCC was approved for three additional AAS programs for the Fall, 2016. As part of the College’s outreach efforts to area high schools, student interests in CTE courses has dramatically increased. The College continues to strengthen academic support services, both on-campus and on-line, for CTE students. SCC CTE students are retained or transfer at a higher rate (84.29%) than the state performance (66.2%). The College’s CTE student placement (69.63%) has consistently exceeded that for the state (66.4%) for the past five years. While nontraditional participation rates are below sate performance averages, SCC CTE students complete (22.5%) at a higher rate than that for the state (21.17%)

13. 9.We provided activities to prepare special populations students who are enrolled in CTE courses by: Sampson CC provides supplemental counseling for students with special needs through a dedicated full-time counselor in Student Services. The counselor provides for one-on-one and small group activities targeting special population students in an attempt to assist these students in identifying and completing programs with self-sustaining wages. The College maintains ongoing contracts with qualified professional interpreters to provide services for students with hearing impairment. The services of the Academic Success Center have been expanded to provide support to students (and faculty) who require testing accommodations. Minority Male Mentoring activities are ongoing and provide a valuable source of supplemental funding to help support this population in goal identification, academic success, and ultimate graduation and placement.

14. Closing Thoughts Perkins funds remain an important adjunct to state formula funding. The funds are often the only mechanism through which faculty can be added to CTE programs that often are unable to generate enough formula funding to sustain themselves or provide support for high cost training equipment in programs again with relatively lower enrollment. Sampson CC has historically used Perkins to make marked improvement in Industrial Systems, Information Systems, Welding and the continuum of Nursing programs.