1. Perkins 2015-16 End of Year Evaluation

2. Perkins funding made a difference at our college by: A.Enhanced faculty knowledge and skills for teaching in career technical programs by acquiring a variety of professional development programs that can be used over the entire academic year and are tied to a new faculty evaluation system that looks for improvements in content mastery, environments for student success, teaching methodologies, and using assessments to improve student learning. B.Acquired program equipment that promotes learning and currency by students in a variety of programs. C.Developed an Associate's degree level program for Surgical Technology that offered enhanced General Education courses with SUR courses that promote additional clinical experience for career readiness.

3. Our college’s best practice using Perkins funds is: Providing accessible professional development in an ‘anytime, anywhere’ online format for faculty. Providing updated equipment to targeted programs to provide both best practices in the field to both meet program requirements and to ensure our programs are teaching skills used in industry. Examples include: BLET needed to meet OSHA requirements by providing updated Gas Masks for training. Outfitted the technology for the first simulation booth for Practical Nursing.

4. Our College Perkins Team: NameTitleE-MailPhone Pamela FederlineDirector, Planning, Research, and Effectiveness (Perkins Coordinator) Pamela_federline60@albemarle.edu 252-335-0821 x2300 Dr. Evonne CarterVice President of Learning Evonne_carter@albemarle.edu 252-335-0821 x2234 Susan GentryChief Financial Officer Susan_gentry@albemarle.edu 252-335-0821 x2214 Michelle WatersDean Business, Industry, and Applied Technologies Michelle_waters@albemarle.edu 252-335-0821 x2407 Robin HarrisDean, Health Sciences and Wellness Programs Robin_harris@lbemarle.edu 252-335-0821 x2395

5. Our College Perkins Team: NameTitleE-MailPhone Robin ZinsmeisterInterim Dean, Workforce Development, Public Services and Career Readiness Robin_zinsmeister@albemarle.edu 252-335-0821 x2362 Charles PurserDean, Edenton-Chowan Campus (supervises several programs) Charles_Purser@albemarle.edu 252-335-0821 x6016 Tim SweeneyDean, Dare Campus (supervises Professional Crafts Jewelry Program) Timothy_Sweeney@albemarle.edu 252-335-0821 x7020 Derek MeredithCoordinator, Secondary Education Derek_Meredith@albemarle.edu 252-335-0821 x2394

6. 1. We strengthened the academic, career and technical skills of our students by: Math Tutoring for Health Science students interested in TEAS testing for selective admission programs.

7. 2. We linked career and technical education at the secondary level with career and technical education at the postsecondary level: Orientation sessions were provided for all dual enrolled students in Fall 2015 on three of the four campuses. CTE Pathways of Study Available in 2015-16 Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology (C35100H) Medical Office Administration (C25310H) Business Administration (C25120HB)Human Services Technology (C45380H) - CTI: PC Tech (25500HT)Welding Technology (C50420H) CTI: PC Support Desktop (C25500HS)*Coursework in Aviation Systems Technology (C60200H) CTI: Computer Programming (C25500HP)Criminal Justice (C55180H) Culinary Arts (C551500H) Medical Assisting (C45400H)

8. 2. We linked career and technical education at the secondary level with career and technical education at the postsecondary level:

9. High School visits by CTE programs to middle and high schools. Participation in Chamber of Commerce sponsored Groundhog Job Shadowing Day. An estimated 150 Middle School students visited campus and received ‘hands-on’ experience in programs including Health Sciences, Welding, and Cosmetology.

10. 2. We linked career and technical education at the secondary level with career and technical education at the postsecondary level: Offering targeted Middle School students an opportunity to visit campus to explore programs through GEAR UP (specific programs visited included Welding, Cosmetology, Machining, Health Sciences, Aviation Systems Technology). Schools represented included: Chowan High School Advanced Manufacturing Day (at the Regional Aviation Technical Training Center) focusing on CAD, Machining and Aviation included 100 students from Currituck High School, Home School Association, and Perquimans High School. A Career & College Expo was offered in Spring 2016 that included 25 employers and an estimated 100 students. Orientation was provided for all dual enrolled students in Fall 2015 on three of the four campuses.

11. 2. We linked career and technical education at the secondary level with career and technical education at the postsecondary level: High school students completed 4 certificates or diplomas in the following programs during 2015-16: Architectural Technology (1) Computer Engineering Technology (1) Diploma in Welding (2)

12. 3. We provided students with strong experience in, and understanding of all aspects of an industry by: Human Services Technology had its first student complete an internship at Community Care Clinic in Spring 2016. Professional Crafts: Jewelry students had opportunities to showcase and sell their products during different events throughout the year. Students participated in Work-Based Learning opportunities in Fall (19 students), Spring (24), and Summer (7) that include county, state and federal agencies, nonprofits, health facilities, and business and industry. Students’ programs of study include Aviation, Business Administration, Medical Office Administration, Architectural Technology, Professional Crafts Jewelry, Computer Integrated Office Administration,

13. 4. We developed, improved, or expanded the use of technology in career and technical education by: Faculty Professional Development support this year included: Online Professional Development Subscription access for CTE faculty that include teaching for online learning. Magna Publications 20 Minute Mentor series Nurse Tim: To date - 22 users have viewed 25 webinars and a total of 7 Continuing Education units have been earned. Certified Nursing Educator Handbooks to promote National Certification by nursing instructors, Sending an instructor to Simulation Training to gain certification

14. 4. We developed, improved, or expanded the use of technology in career and technical education by: Student Support this year included: Nurse Aide and Phlebotomy courses were developed into hybrid format to improve access by students who have to work and to promote more efficient use of limited lab and classroom space to offer multiple courses in these areas. Created a TEAS math tutoring program through Academic Support Services to improve student success on the math portion of the TEAS - which is a significant barrier to program qualification. Increased simulation activities in Practical Nursing, Phlebotomy, and Medical Assisting.

15. 5. We provided professional development by: Provided professional development to instructors to prepare them for required levels expected by external accreditors (Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing) Sent 3 instructors for coursework in educational theory to enhance knowledge and skills and meet NC Board of Nursing requirements

16. 6. We developed and implemented evaluations of our career and technical education programs by: The Associate Degree Nursing acquired assistance and support for upcoming accreditation through Nurse Tim. Program Reviews were conducted in accordance with College and State policies for several CTE programs, including Business Administration, Cosmetology, Surgical Technology, Phlebotomy, and Basic Law Enforcement Training. (Non-Perkins Funded)

17. 7. We Initiated, improved, expanded, and modernized quality career and technical education programs, including relevant technology by: HVAC equipment was upgraded to include newer equipment to meet industry standards. Simulation equipment for Nursing upgraded Provided for unique collaborations between programs: Culinary and HVAC. HVAC students help maintain the greenhouse cooling/heating system that helps to grow items used in recipes by Culinary students. Welding students built Aircraft stands to assist the Aviation program. Increasing (or modifying) CTE programs of study during 2015-16 to include Computer Aided Drafting (Fall 2015-16)

18. 8. We provided services and activities that are of sufficient size, scope, and quality to be effective as evidenced by: COA had an estimated 1048 unduplicated CTE students enrolled in 2015- 16, excluding a significant ‘pipeline’ of students enrolled in A10300 who are preparing for enrollment in selective admission programs such as Nursing, Surgical Technology, and more. The College places an emphasis on funding both larger programs and those in need of upgraded equipment that may have smaller enrollment but have specific requirements that align with industry standards. A new Nursing Simulation unit that included support for Practical Nursing students. Aviation, Machining, and HVAC equipment

19. 8. We provided services and activities that are of sufficient size, scope, and quality to be effective as evidenced by: Quality: Students are able to graduate with licensures and/or prepare for additional certifications. Examples include: Culinary and Food Services Technology (ServSafe®) Medical Assisting (American Association of Medical Assistants certification) HVAC (EPA certification exam) Welding (American Welding Society Certified Welder Exam) Aviation (Federal Aviation Administration certification) CAD (OSHA Certification and Workplace Safety) Surgical Technology (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) Medical Laboratory (American Medical Technologists Certification) Practical and Associate Degree Nursing (PN and RN licensure through NC Board of Nursing) Phlebotomy (American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians CPT exam)

20. 8. We provided services and activities that are of sufficient size, scope, and quality to be effective as evidenced by: Passing Rates on Non-NCCCS Performance Measure Certification Exams include: Medical Laboratory Technology (86% passing rate; 86% job placement rate) Medical Assisting (100% passing rate; 71% job placement rate) Surgical Technology (66% passing rate; 66% job placemen rate) NCCCS Performance Measures – COA Performance Aviation – General (60%) Aviation – Airframe (75%) Basic Law Enforcement Training* (89%) Cosmetology (100% passing rate) Practical Nursing (96% passing rate; 100% job placement rate) Associate Degree Nursing (100% passing rate; 97% job placement rate) *Includes Continuing Education Student participation in Licensure Exams.

21. 9. We provided activities to prepare special populations students who are enrolled in CTE courses by: To date in 2015-16, 29 CTE students received Disability Support Services in nine programs that included flexible attendance, extended test time, separate setting, read aloud testing, wheelchair accessible workspace and facilities, notes supplied, tape recorder for lectures, work partner, front of class seating, frequent breaks and more. To date in 2015-16, 4 CTE students received child care funds totaling $12,409 to support their children so they can continued their education in Practical Nursing, Medical Office Assisting, Business Administration, and Early Childhood Education.

22. Closing Thoughts The College appreciates the opportunity to use Perkins Funds to purchase equipment and professional development to keep our programs current. COA is continuing to add CTE new programs (and plans to offer companion pathways as appropriate to new programs). For example: Expanded Surgical Technology from a diploma program to an Associate's degree program to begin Fall 2016 Completed all approvals for two new Diagnostic and Therapeutic services diploma programs with high school CTE pathways to begin Fall 2016 - in Phlebotomy and Nurse Aide Supply Chain Management is approved and implementation is moving forward for Fall 2017. The College completed the feasibility study and initiated the process for a new CTE program in Health & Fitness Science to begin in Fall 2017.