AQIP 2007 Systems Portfolio - San Juan College

San Juan College – AQIP Systems Portfolio – November 2007Advising Obstacle Key ThemesConsultantSurveyATD FocusGroupsSJC FocusGroupsNot enough time with advisors X X XAdvisor information not consistent X X XDon’t know who advisor is X X XLack of interest from advisor X X XLack of good communication with advisor X X XUpdated, understandable curriculum guides X XAssigned an advisor outside my field of studyXRequired orientation not helpfulXTable 6.2 Advising Obstacle ThemesThe process of moving to the new ACC model beganin the summer of 2006. Full implementation isexpected by Fall 2008. To date, nine core advisorshave begun the training process. All of the specialtyadvisors (30) attended the first training at the spring2007 Convocation. Two additional full time advisorshave been hired to assist with increased contacthours required by this new model.Facilities Process:The Facilities Process annual cycle created toaddress short-term facility and infrastructure needsnot addressed in the Master Plan has been used forfour years. Table 6.3 below shows a comparison ofthe number of projects submitted, number of projectsselected and number of projects completed to date.An example of a successful renovation project is therelocation of the Cosmetology program from a smallerlocation off campus (2,200 square feet) to its presentlocation within the School of Trades and Technologybuilding (5,000 square feet) resulting in an increase inprogram enrollment from 40 to 70 students.several services and improve still others. Results forLibrary Services are given in the following figuresBooks CheckedOut18,00016,00014,00012,00010,0008,0006,0004,0002,0000Book CirculationCirculation2004 2005 2006 2007Projects 2004 2005 2006 2007Number ofprojectssubmitted 30 39 38 28Number ofprojectsselected 24 36 31 17Number ofprojectscompleted 24 36 29Table 6.3 Facilities Projects 2004-2007Learning Commons4 todateClassesTaught250200150100Class Instruction/Library ServicesInstructionSessionsThe creation of the Learning Commons is oneexample of improved services. It contains theenlarged and updated Library which also houses thecounty law library; Student Activities facilities; meetingrooms for student government and clubs; computerrooms; a commons; and the Center for TeachingExcellence, among other support facilities. This centerwas built in response to internal and externalcommunity needs, with relevant changes based onresults. Data analysis revealed a need to expand5002004 2005 2006 2007Figure 6.4 SJC Book CirculationFigure 6.5 Class Instruction and Library ServicesAQIP Category Six: Supporting Institutional Operations 58