Perkins End of Year Evaluation Roanoke-Chowan Community College

Perkins funding made a difference at our college by: Providing partial funding for a Career Coach position that serves to assist students with counseling and academic support necessary for our students to succeed. The Perkins grant provided the funds to purchase equipment, tools, and technology necessary to implement new CCP Pathways. We purchased simulation software that tremendously enhanced our instructional practices. Students were able to engage in hands-on activities that provided real-world experiences that will benefit them once they enter the workforce.

Our college’s best practice using Perkins funds is: RCCC’s focus for the past two years has been on the following two goals: Improving/enhancing the HVAC program by providing the tools, equipment, and technology necessary to support and improve instructional practices. Providing partial funding for a Career Coach position that serves to assist students with counseling and academic support necessary for our students to succeed with reaching their career goals. We feel that we are making a huge impact on student success in our CTE programs and CCP Pathways.

Our College Perkins Team: NameTitle Phone Teikeshia ArcherDivision Myra PooleChief Academic David ForesterDean of

1. We strengthened the academic, career and technical skills of our students by: Used Perkins funds to update the instructional tools and equipment to better align it with what students will use once they are employed in the workforce. Enhanced our instructional strategies that improved students performance in electrical wiring and troubleshooting skills. Reviewed course sequences to ensure logical academic progression through CTE programs and CCP Pathways. Aligned course content with industry standardized certifications. The Career Coach provided career readiness workshops to help students prepare for the workforce.

2. We linked career and technical education at the secondary level with career and technical education at the postsecondary level: Expanded CTE Programs by adding the following pathways for high school students: Partnered with Hertford County High School to determine the interest level and develop these pathways. Career Coach and program advisors counseled/advised students on pathways and career opportunities. Offered classes on the high school and college campuses to best meet the needs of the students. The Perkins grant provided the funds to purchase equipment, tools, and technology necessary to implement these new CCP Pathways. Industrial Systems Technology (Automation)HVAC – Heat Pump Pathway Industrial Systems Technology (Electrical)HVAC – HVAC-R Pathway Industrial Systems Technology (Mechanical)

3. We provided students with strong experience in, and understanding of all aspects of an industry by: We provide a work-based learning opportunity for student who are enrolled in the HVAC Associate Degree program. Instructors and students engage in trainings offered by local HVAC industry retail suppliers.

4. We developed, improved, or expanded the use of technology in career and technical education by: The Perkins grant provided the funds to purchase equipment, tools, and technology necessary to implement new CCP Pathways. We purchased simulation software that students used to engage in hands-on activities that provided real-world experiences that will benefit them once they enter the workforce. Purchased LCD projectors, modern HVAC tools and testing instruments to better prepare students for the workforce. Career Coach s approximately 30 job announcements each month to over 1,000 individuals in an effort to raise awareness and offer assistance with finding employment.

5. We provided professional development by: Instructor’s participated in training sessions on how to use HVAC simulation software. Instructor’s participated in ADA Compliance training for distance learning courses that are taught in Moodle. Instructors and students engaged in trainings offered by local HVAC industry retail suppliers.

6. We developed and implemented evaluations of our career and technical education programs by: Program Review Committee examines all aspects of the quality of the programs at RCCC and provides constructive feedback and suggestions for improvements. Institutional Effectiveness Report – guide for planning and accessing goals for you program. SACS – We collect data annually to prove that we are making progress towards our program improvement goals.

7. We initiated, improved, expanded, and modernized quality career and technical education programs, including relevant technology by: We purchased simulation software that students used to engage in hands-on activities that provided real-world experiences that will benefit them once they enter the workforce. Purchased LCD projectors, modern HVAC tools and testing instruments to better prepare students for the workforce.

8. We provided services and activities that are of sufficient size, scope, and quality to be effective as evidenced by: Career Coach has provided 250 individuals with assistance in seeking employment since her first day of employment (February 2015) Statistics show that 35 of the individuals that received employment assistance reported that they are now “employed”. Our HVAC students have high percentage of pass rates on the industry certification exam. We get 100% positive feedback from our HVAC students, parents, and local officials.

9. We provided activities to prepare special populations students who are enrolled in CTE courses by: Workshops offered: “What’s Your Holland Code”, January 26, 2016 at 11am “Preparing for the Interview”, March 3, 2016 at 11am “What’s Your Holland Code”, March 23, 2016 at 9am “Resume Writing”, April 4, 2016 at 11am “Resume Writing”, April 26, 2016 at 11am “Resume Writing”, April 26, 2016 at 3pm “Interviewing Skills”, April 27, 2016 at 11am “Interviewing Skills”, April 27, 2016 at 3pm “Workplace Professionalism”, April 28, 2016 at 11am “Workplace Professionalism”, April 28, 2016 at 3pm

Closing Thoughts Perkins funds have allowed us to purchase the necessary items to support instruction in our CTE programs and CCP Pathways. This has lead to increased enrollment in our program. Once students graduate from high school, most are matriculating to RCCC to pursue an associate degree in a CTE program. Providing partial funding for a Career Coach position to assist students with counseling and academic support has proven to be successful in helping students to reach their career goals. We are grateful to have the funds available to support our programs and will continue to use these funds to help bridge the gaps an help students reach their goals.