Program Review Presentation April 13, 2011 Horticulture Program Review Presentation April 13, 2011

Horticulture area – A teaching area and used by others on campus

Student nursery facility

Students on a field trip

Program Description The Horticulture Program at ARC transforms and enriches people’s lives: We offer classes both day and night so students can receive a certificate or degree during either time frame We welcome and support a diverse population of students; diverse in : Educational goals, Ethnicity, Gender, Age, Economic status, … Our hands-on classes permit all types of learners to gain educational and career success The Horticulture Program at ARC is strong, and flexible: Facilities are maintained and updated Curriculum remains current via the hard work of our faculty Our program is well regarded by the general public Industry recognizes our students as qualified employees, prepared to be successful members of the industry. We have a robust working relationship with local and statewide industry and education professionals in our field We have many graduates working successfully in the field Brief Description of your program. Who are you? One Slide, 2 minutes

Floriculture program is thriving

Hands-on Learning

Results of hands-on learning

Program -- Strengths What are the strengths of your program? A curriculum that is current and prepares students for success A program recognized, respected and supported by our industry Faculty and staff that are experienced and maintain currency in the horticulture and teaching fields Adjunct faculty are horticulture industry professionals Faculty proven to teach to curriculum and department SLOs Program that provides expertise and service to the campus and local community

Students and staff display at ‘The’ local industry trade show

Using skills area so students learn-by-doing

Program -- Challenges What are the challenges faced by your program? Lack of multi-purpose classroom facilities dedicated to Horticulture Lack of full-time Instructional Assistant in Horticulture Inadequate funding for student help Reduction of FTE and courses Lack of classroom computers for student research

Developing design skills

Laboratory skills too!

Propagation

Sales of student-made product

Planning Implications What are the planning implications? Objectives addressing strengths and challenges identified in program review Personnel; continue to convert the IA position to fulltime maintain two fulltime faculty Facilities; promote the need for dedicated classroom space continue facilities maintenance and replacements as needed Curriculum; implement new program recently developed maintain a congruous offering of courses Resource allocations supporting these objectives Personnel; participation in workshops, career fairs, and seminars Local industry; advisory meetings and co-sponsorship of CLCA Skills Test, Green Gardener program