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Direct Connection to Policy Area 1 of The Illinois Commitment High Quality Faculty: Faculty Involvement in Scholarship West Suburban College of Nursing What issue or need is addressed by the effective practice? Attracting and retaining high quality faculty is a necessary prerequisite to maintaining quality educational programs for students. One indicator of quality is the number and type of scholarship products that faculty produce. Scholarship for the West Suburban College involves community and professional presentations and publications. Description of the effective practice: The West Suburban College implemented a new College Strategic and Assessment Plan. One objective in support of the broad goal of attracting and retaining high quality faculty and staff was to increase faculty involvement in scholarship, including community and professional presentations and publications. The metric chosen was number of scholarship products per faculty member with a target of at least one per faculty member per year. This past academic year 2005-2006, 12 of 14 or 86% of full-time faculty produced a presentation or publication in comparison to 3 of 8 or 38% faculty in academic year 2001-2002. How does this practice achieve sustainability? Faculty scholarship products are a part of the Strategic and Institutional Assessment Plan metrics/benchmarks and targets, and academic department assessment plan benchmarks. Thus, activities will be tracked and reported on an annual basis. Revised faculty promotion and evaluation criteria have been developed to support faculty activities in these areas. By tracking and reporting targets and metrics for goals and objectives, we have increased awareness and focused activities on reaching those goals. What are the results/measurable outcomes? The metric chosen was number of scholarship products per faculty member with a target of at least one per faculty member per year. Faculty presentations and publications are noted in the annual college newsletter and reports. One of the hallmarks of the College mission statement is service learning and scholarly endeavors. Several presentations were provided for local community organizations. Contact Information Name: Rebecca Jones Email: jonesr@wscn.edu Phone: (708) 763-6975 20
Direct Connection to Policy Area 1 of The Illinois Commitment Innovative Solutions in Workforce Development Kishwaukee College What issue or need is addressed by the effective practice? Nestle USA occupies an 850,000 sq. ft. distribution center in DeKalb, one of five that Nestle uses in the United States to receive and distribute its products. A major challenge of the company was finding adequate numbers of applicants able to pass basic math and career skill requirements Description of the effective practice: Through the initial contact between John Moulton, Nestle’s General Manager in DeKalb and Roger Hopkins, the Executive Director of the DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation, the Illinois and Employment Center (IETC) in DeKalb was identified as an avenue to resolve the workforce needs of Nestle. The IETC partnership includes Kishwaukee College, the Illinois Department of Employment Security, Kane County Department of Employment and Education, and First Institute. In addition, a sub-contract with Waubonsee Community College contributed to the comprehensive programming that resulted. The “Innovative Solution” required a team approach in order to be timely, efficient, and effective. The team identified several processes to address the specific needs of Nestle: distribution of applications; assessment of skill sets in order to be employable by Nestle and other employers; certification process for those who meet the math, basic computer and soft skills requirements; and referral to Nestle. But an extra step was added. A training program was developed for those who did not meet the skill requirements. Kishwaukee College developed a math program and coordinated a soft skills training component that will enhance the skills necessary for entry into the job market. The processes developed as a result of the Nestle experience has proven successful and can assist other employers in their workforce needs. How does this practice achieve sustainability? The team approach and the identification of processes from application to assessment and follow-up training have been integrated into the functions of the IETC, particularly when assisting employers in identifying potential applicants. Kishwaukee College will continue to offer Math for Employment classes, basic computer skills training, and soft skills training at the IETC. What are the results/measurable outcomes? The response to Nestle’s needs demonstrated the IETC’s ability to assist employers in finding solutions to their workforce needs. Over 250 job seekers were assisted in the application, assessment, and referral process with follow-up for those who needed additional math, computer, and soft skills instruction. This process has been used with other local employers with similar needs. Contact Information Name: Evelina Cichy Email: ejcichy@kishwaukeecollege.edu Phone: (815) 825-2086 21
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