Perkins End of Year Evaluation

durhamtech.edu >Purchasing Equipment: >New Program—EMS >Modernized the following programs: >Dental Laboratory Technology >Associate Degree Nursing >Networking Technology >Nursing Assistant >Professional Development: >Early Childhood Education faculty >Information Technology faculty >Nursing faculty Perkins funding made a difference at our college by:

durhamtech.edu Our college’s best practice using Perkins funds is: >Purchasing equipment >Supporting professional development opportunities >Developing pathways

durhamtech.edu Our College Perkins Team: NameTitle Phone Randy Egsegian Dean and Department Head Public Safety Services 8062 Patricia Gould Director Public Schools Programs 1417 Melissa Ockert Dean and Department Head Health Technologies 8127 Susan Paris Vice President Student Learning and Instructional Services 2011 Charlene West Dean and Department Head Career and Technical Programs 8159 Matthew Williams Vice President Finance and Administrative Services 1001

durhamtech.edu 1. We strengthened the academic, career and technical skills of our students by: >Participating in program review >Following program accreditations standards >Following curriculum mapping standards >Aligning courses with industry certifications

durhamtech.edu 2. We linked career and technical education at the secondary level with career and technical education at the postsecondary level: >Developed or revised CCP certificates >Developed career pathways >College liaisons >Outreach opportunities >Advisory committees >Guidance counselor events

durhamtech.edu 3. We provided students with strong experience in, and understanding of all aspects of an industry by: >Participating in the following activities: >Clinicals >Fieldwork >Work-based learning >Practicums >Internships >Field trips >Guest speakers >Career readiness workshops >Career fair >Advanced Manufacturing

durhamtech.edu 4. We developed, improved, or expanded the use of technology in career and technical education by: >Implementing simulation activities >Using electronic health records >Participating in the Microsoft IT Academy >Encouraging industry outreach >Member of the VMWare Academy

durhamtech.edu 5. We provided professional development by: >Keeping abreast of current trends in the industry >Participating in events on-campus sponsored by the Teaching- Learning Center (TLC) >Attending conferences and workshops off-campus

durhamtech.edu 6. We developed and implemented evaluations of our career and technical education programs by: >Participating in program review >Following program accreditations standards >Following curriculum mapping standards >Aligning courses with industry certifications >Providing test preparation opportunities

durhamtech.edu 7. We initiated, improved, expanded, and modernized quality career and technical education programs, including relevant technology by: >Starting new programs: > Emergency Medical Science (EMS) >Mechatronics track >Purchasing equipment to update programs >Exploring bridge opportunities

durhamtech.edu 8. We provided services and activities that are of sufficient size, scope, and quality to be effective as evidenced by: >Following accreditation standards >Assessing program outcomes >Participating in program review

durhamtech.edu 9. We provided activities to prepare special populations students who are enrolled in CTE courses by: >Increasing employability workshops >Discussing ways to support special populations >Establishing scholarships

durhamtech.edu Closing Thoughts >Increased pathway development >Purchased equipment similar to equipment in a professional setting >Intentional about professional development funding and the impact on classes ​ >Made headway, but need to focus on special populations