Biotechnology Program Review Presentation April 18, 2012

Program Description Training for entry-level positions in biotechnology Important concepts and applications in biotechnology Basic, practical hands-on skills in biotechnology Preparation for transfer to four-year colleges Biotechnology Certificate (24-26 units) and Biotechnology Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree (29-35 units) Brief Description of your program. Who are you? One Slide, 2 minutes

Program Description Perkins support for program Other grants for education outreach and curriculum development Significant changes in program: Before (to 2008) Semester-long core courses Low student enrollments After (from 2010) Modular, short course format - more flexible for student schedules Increased students enrollments (>20 per class) Brief Description of your program. Who are you? One Slide, 2 minutes 3

North Valley Biotechnology Center vs. ARC Biotechnology Program Regional center in statewide biotechnology initiative Support biotechnology in the community colleges Provide workforce development (incumbent and future workers) Improve career pathways (from high school to college to career) ARC Biotechnology Program Campus-based program for ARC students Collaborates closely with North Valley Biotechnology Center

Benchmarks Student success rates 2010-2011 Biotechnology Program: 72.3% 2010-2011 ARC: 71.9% Degrees and Certificates Awarded (last five year period) Biotechnology A.S. Degree: 20 Biotechnology Certificate: 17 Perkins: Core Indicators Data Low or no data reported (employment after program) Low enrollments in old program Higher enrollments in new program, but data collection is delayed Addressing the issues – Challenges and Planning Implications

Program -- Challenges Challenges found by Program Review: Student diversity in biotechnology courses Student success in one core biotechnology course Job placement and student tracking after program Identity: vocational or academic program?

Planning Implications Improve student diversity Resources: Student Services, Counseling, high school outreach Improve student success Resources: SLO, Research Office, Science Skills Center Improve job placement and student tracking Resources: Career Center, Workforce Development, ITC, outreach to employers Create a capstone course (to improve job placement and student tracking) Resources: Curriculum, external grants