Accreditation - Hartnell College!!

Institutional Self Evaluation – 12-05-12
Descriptive Summary
Hartnell College offers a broad range of career technical education programs designed to
prepare students for the job market. Since 2007-08, there has been an emphasis on
preparation for those jobs that are prevalent in the Salinas Valley and which are likely to pay
a higher than minimum wage. (II.A.11) Occupational programs at Hartnell include the
following:
Administration of Justice
Agriculture (Ag-Business, Ag-Production or Food Safety emphasis)
Agricultural and Industrial Technology
Welding Technology
Automotive Technology
Heavy Duty Diesel
Construction (Sustainable Construction and Green Building)
Computer Science and Information Systems
Business Office Technology
Early Childhood Education
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling
Registered and Vocational Nursing
These programs offer certificates of achievement, associate degrees, eligibility to sit for
national or state exams, and preparation for transfer to four-year institutions. (II.A.2)
Career technical education programs at Hartnell College remain current as a result of
regularly scheduled advisory committee meetings comprising faculty and local industry
leaders. Additionally, selected programs are approved by specific accreditation bodies and/or
national societies (e.g., California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)). (II.A.67)
SAMPLE CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
This section describes sample career technical education programs that prepare students to
take qualifying exams prior to employment, and rely on Advisory Board collaboration to
ensure that industry standards are upheld.
The Registered Nursing Program has a competitive admissions program, with 40-50
students accepted annually. The admissions process follows the California Community
Colleges Chancellor‘s Office recommendations for admission. The retention rate for classes
entering in 2009-2011 was been greater than 85% and has been supported by a grant-funded
―Success and Retention Program.‖ This program offers classes to assist all enrolled nursing
students (as an elective) in test-taking, time management and study skills, and selfempowerment
strategies as well as ―weekend camps‖ for nursing skills practice.
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