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Program Review Manual
2015-2016
Oakton Community College Office of Research
Available electronically at: http://www.oakton.edu/about/officesanddepartments/oir/research/progreview.pdf Available in Word at: R:\Public\InstitutionalResearch\ProgramReview
Contents
Introduction and Overview 1
Principles of Program Review at Oakton 2
Program Review Schedule and Timetable 3
Program Review Templates and Checklists 10
Program Review Schedule – 2015-16 through 2024-25 14
Appendix A: General Education Objectives 25
Appendix B: Higher Learning Commission Criteria for Accreditation 26
Appendix C: Oakton Strategic Goals and Objectives – 2013-17 29
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Introduction and Overview
Introduction to Program Review
The purpose of program review is to provide instructional programs an opportunity to think systematically about
what has occurred in the department in the past 3-5 years, and to think ahead to what the department would like
to achieve in the next 3-5 years. Reviews are intended to be evidence-based, with data informing the
conversations and helping to validate achievements and identify areas for improvement. They also serve as a
vehicle for the department to ensure course syllabi are current, the assessment of learning outcomes is
conducted and results used, and departments meet other expectations/requirements specific to them. Finally,
program reviews meet Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) requirements and expectations of the Higher
Learning Commission (HLC).
For more than 17 years, the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) and Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
have required each public community college in the state to conduct, on a five-year cycle, a review of every
instructional, academic support, and student services program at the institution. ICCB expects reviews of all
instructional programs, student support services, and business services. Additionally, ICCB identifies an area for
cross-disciplinary review each year.
Overview of the Process
Oakton’s program reviews are prepared according to this Program Review manual. All program reviews must
include two sections, a Narrative and a Checklist. Program reviews will be limited to 4-5 pages, using a template
designed for instructional or for non-instructional programs. In addition, each unit will complete a brief checklist
to indicate it has examined and discussed relevant data and information. In the program review report, attention
should be placed on data and information relevant to the current status and future of the program or
administrative unit; this includes how the area supports Connecting What Matters, Oakton’s strategic plan for
2013-2017.
The overall process is guided by the Office of Research and Planning following a timetable and approach to be
used by all areas doing program review. As in the past, full program review reports prepared by each department
must remain on file at the College. Summaries are prepared for submission to the Illinois Community College
Board and Illinois Board of Higher Education in accordance with the ICCB Accountability/Program Review Report,
which is due to ICCB on August 1st of each year.
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Principles of Program Review at Oakton
These principles were first formulated in 1993-94. They continue to serve as important guidelines for program
review at Oakton. Program reviews are best viewed as brief checks on the current state of a program and, more
importantly, as guides for the future.
1. The primary reason for conducting program reviews is to ensure the continuation of high quality in all Oakton
programs and services and to provide a range of offerings that is appropriate to the College's mission and the
community we serve.
2. It is important to establish a safe climate for inquiry as we do program reviews.
3. The process of reviewing programs and services is as important for the continuation of quality as any report or
"product" resulting from program reviews.
4. All instructional, instructional and student support and business service programs for which the Illinois
Community College Board requires program reviews will be part of the program review process outlined in this
Manual.
5. There needs to be broad involvement of faculty and staff in program reviews at the departmental or unit level
of each program being reviewed.
6. Effective program reviews need to incorporate feedback to participants and the opportunity for them to
respond.
7. The program review process and reports should complement and support other self-studies and reports
required by external agencies, including the Higher Learning Commission, specialized accrediting agencies, the
Illinois Community College Board, and the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
8. Program reviews focus on the core elements of a program, its current state and recommendations for the
future.
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Group 1 Program Review Schedule and Timetable
Starting September 2015 and Ending May 2016
Instructional Programs
Program Degree/CIP Code* Person
Responsible Administrative
Supervisor
Automotive Technology
-Automotive Technology (Apprenticeship) AAS 470604 -Automotive Technology (Apprenticeship) Certificate 470604 -Automotive Technology Powertrain Certificate 470604
Michael Peat Bob Sompolski
Business
-Business AAS 520201 -Customer Service Certificate 520201 -Applied Business Certificate 520201 -Transfer
Ron Thomas Brad Wooten
Early Childhood Education
-Early Childhood Education AAS 190709 -Basic Early Childhood Education Certificate 190709 -Advanced Early Childhood Education Certificate 190709 -Advanced Infant Toddler Certificate 190709 -Basic Infant Toddler Certificate 190709 -Early Childhood Education Administration Certificate 190709 -Basic Family Child Care Provider 190709 -Advanced Family Child Care Provider 190709
Sheila Kerwin Brad Wooten
Education
-Teacher Education Programs, including AAT -Teacher Preparation Concentration -Paraprofessional Educator Degree 131501 -Paraprofessional Educator Certificate 131501 -Transfer
Katherine Schuster
Brad Wooten
Financial Services -Financial Services/Investment Analysis Certificate
Ron Thomas Brad Wooten
Global Business -Global Business Certificate 521801 -Global Business Technical Certificate 521801
Ron Thomas Brad Wooten
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Program Degree/CIP Code* Person
Responsible Administrative
Supervisor
Historical and Policy Studies—Economics, Geography, History, Political Science (Social & Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area)
Erick Mann Brad Wooten
Horticultural Therapy -Horticultural Therapy Certificate 513699
Mary DeNotto Nancy
Prendergast
Human Services -Human Services AAS 440701 -Human Services Certificate 440701
Marvin Bornschlegl
Brad Wooten
Jewish Studies Program Wendy Sarti Brad Wooten
Management & Supervision
-Management & Supervision AAS 520205 -Business Security Management Certificate 111003 -Human Resource Specialist Certificate 521001 -Leadership Excellence Certificate 520201
Ron Thomas Brad Wooten
Marketing Management
-Marketing Management AAS 521401 -Marketing Management Certificate 521401 -Marketing Communications Certificate 521801
Ron Thomas Brad Wooten
Pharmacy Technician -Pharmacy Technician Certificate 510805
Lynne Steele Nancy
Prendergast
Physical Education Michael Graves Nancy
Prendergast
Social & Behavioral Sciences—Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Science (Social & Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area)
Eva de la Riva Brad Wooten
Substance Abuse Counseling
-Advanced Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate 511501 -Preparatory Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate 511501 -Substance Abuse Counseling AAS 511501
Marvin Bornschlegl
Brad Wooten
*One program review report will be prepared to cover all degrees and certificates.
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Cross-Disciplinary, Student and Academic Support Services, and Other Areas
Program Degree/CIP Code Person
Responsible Administrative
Supervisor
Transfer Functions and Programs, including the AA, AS, ASE, AFA & AAT
Tom Hamel &
Academic Council
Athletics
Bruce Oates Karl Brooks
Student Activities (Student Life)
Ann Marie Barry Karl Brooks
Business Services
TBD Bob Nowak
Group 1 Timetable
September Informational meeting with deans, chairs/coordinators, and vice
president(s) (organized by the Office of Research)
October – December Dean, chairs/coordinators, and others discuss and work on items in checklist
January Office of Research provides available data
January – March Dean, chairs/coordinators, program faculty, directors, and others (as appropriate) hold discussions and prepare program review report (narrative and checklist). Program reviewers visit another Illinois community college to observe its program(s).
April Vice Presidents meet with dean, chairs/coordinators, directors, and others (as appropriate) to discuss report
April – May Report finalized and submitted to Office of Research
June – July Office of Research prepares Illinois Community College Board Program Review Report
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Group 2 Program Review Schedule and Timetable
Starting February 2016 and Ending November 2017
Instructional Programs
Program Degree/CIP Code* Person
Responsible Administrative
Supervisor
Computer Applications for Business
-Computer Applications for Business AAS 520401 -Administrative Assistant Certificate 520402 -Creative Software Master Certificate 100303 -Creative Software Specialist Certificate 100303 -Executive Administrative Professional Certificate 520402 -General Office Certificate 520401 -Microsoft Office Advanced Specialist Certificate 520401 -Microsoft Office User Certificate 520401 -Office Assistant Certificate 520401
Michele Reznick Bob Sompolski
Computer Information Systems
-Advanced Web Site Developer Certificate 110801 -Computer Programmer AAS 110201 -Computers & Information Systems AAS 110103 -Computer Programmer Certificate 110201 -Computer Technology Certificate 110401 -Computer User Certificate 110301 -Digital ERP Using SAP Certificate 110301 -Internet & Computer Core (IC3) Certificate 110801 -Linux Certificate 110203 -Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) Certificate 110802 -Management of Information Systems (MIS) Certificate 521201 -Microsoft Project Management Preparation Certificate 520204 -PC Support Specialist Certificate 151202
Michele Reznick Bob Sompolski
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Program Degree/CIP Code* Person
Responsible Administrative
Supervisor
-Web Site Developer Certificate 110801 -Web Site Support and Maintenance Certificate 111004
Computer Networking & Systems
-Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 110901 -Computer Networking & Systems AAS 110901 -Network Security Administration AAS 110901 -Network Security Administrator Certificate 111003 -Network Security Certificate 111003 -Windows Desktop Support Technician Certificate 111001 -Windows Server Administration Certificate 111001 -Windows Support Technician Certificate 151204
Reza Dai Bob Sompolski
Electronics & Computer Technology
-Electronics & Computer Technology AAS 150303 -Home/Office Technology Integrator Certificate 170103 -Electronics Technology Certificate 150303 -Electronics Computer Technician Certificate 151202 -A+ Computer Diagnostic Specialist Certificate 110901 -Transportation, Warehousing, and Logistics Certificate 520203
Majid Ghadiri Bob Sompolski
English (Written & Oral Communication Discipline Area
-Written & Oral Communication Discipline Area
Lynn Woodbury Linda Korbel
Global Studies Katherine Schuster
Linda Korbel
Health Information Technology -Health Information Technology AAS -Medical Coding and Billing Certificate 510714
Victoria Fils Nancy
Prendergast
Law Enforcement -Law Enforcement AAS 430107 -Law Enforcement Certificate 430107
George Scharm Brad Wooten
Manufacturing Technology
-Manufacturing Technology AAS 150411 -Mechatronics Technology AAS 150411
Joe Cirone Bob Sompolski
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Program Degree/CIP Code* Person
Responsible Administrative
Supervisor
-Automation and Controls Certificate 150411 -CNC/CAM Programming Certificate 150411 -CNC Operations and Programming Preparation Certificate 151302 -Manufacturing Technology Certificate 150411 -Mechatronics Technology Certificate 150411 -Mechatronics Supply Chain Technician Certificate 150411
Paralegal Studies -Paralegal Studies AAS 220302 -Paralegal Studies Certificate 220302
Merilee Waters Brad Wooten
Physical Therapist Assistant -Physical Therapist Assistant AAS 510806
Luanne Olson Nancy
Prendergast
Speech (Written & Oral Communication Discipline Area)
John Frisco Linda Korbel
Technical Communication -Technical Communication Certificate 090101
Scott Johnson Linda Korbel
*One program review report will be prepared to cover all degrees and certificates.
Cross-Disciplinary, Student and Academic Support Services, and Other Areas
Program Degree/CIP Code Person
Responsible Administrative
Supervisor
General Education
Tom Hamel & Academic Council
Recruitment and Outreach (Admission/Recruiting)
Michele Brown Karl Brooks
Enrollment Services (Admission/Recruiting)
Cheryl Warmann Karl Brooks
Registrar Services (Admission/Recruiting)
Bruce Oates Karl Brooks
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Alliance for Lifelong Learning
Colette Hands Tom Hamel
Group 2 Timetable
September Informational meeting with deans, chairs/coordinators, and vice
president(s) (organized by the Office of Research)
February – April Dean, chairs/coordinators, and others discuss and work on items in checklist
May Office of Research provides available data
May – July Dean, chairs/coordinators, program faculty, directors, and others (as appropriate) hold discussions and prepare program review report (narrative and checklist). Program reviewers visit another Illinois community college to observe its program(s).
August Vice Presidents meet with dean, chairs/coordinators, directors, and others (as appropriate) to discuss report
August – September Report finalized and submitted to Office of Research
October – November Office of Research prepares Illinois Community College Board Program Review Report
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Program Review Template Instructional Programs/Departments
Program: ______________________________________________Program review year: _____________ Chair/coordinator: __________________________________ Dean:_____________________________ Other participants: _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________
A. Narrative (4-5 pages double-spaced)
1. Discussion of program data (approx. 250 words or 1 page) What is important about the data? What are the areas of strength, weakness, or concern? Where can improvements be made? Explain.
2. Need for and objectives of the program (approx. 50-75 words or ¼ page) ICCB requires this discussion. What needs does the program fulfill, and what are its particular objectives?
3. Quality of program (approx. 250 words or 1 page) What is the evidence that the program has high quality, and what is the program doing or planning to do to sustain and improve quality? Evidence may be both subjective and objective. It may also include what was learned at peer visits.
4. Student Learning/Student Success (approx. 250 words or 1 page) What is the evidence that students are meeting program objectives, succeeding in courses, etc.? What is the program doing or planning to do to improve student success?
5. Connecting What Matters (approx. 125 words or ½ page) What is the program doing or planning to do to support its 2-3 most critical objectives in Oakton’s strategic plan?
6. Completion (approx. 125 words or ½ page) What is the program doing or planning to do to improve student completion? “Completion” refers to completion of degrees/certificates if the program has them, sequences of courses, and successful course completions.
7. Five-Year Plan (approx. ½ page of bullet points) Synthesize responses to #1-6, and add any relevant information to indicate major plans for the next five years.
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B. Program Review Checklist – Instructional Programs/Departments
Course syllabi are current (all dated within the last 5 years)
Comments (optional)
Student learning assessments have been satisfactorily conducted, results discussed and used as
appropriate
Comments (optional)
General education courses have been mapped to general education learning objectives (transfer
departments only)
Comments (optional)
Course articulation is current (transfer departments only)
Comments (optional)
Advisory committee membership has been reviewed and appropriate appointments made (CTE programs
only)
Comments (optional)
Advisory committee minutes submitted to Office of Research (CTE programs only)
Comments (optional)
Workplace learning experiences are available to students; e.g., internships, practica, clinical, other
(applies to CTE programs only)
Comments (optional)
Program of Study reviewed (applies to CTE programs only, if relevant)
Comments (optional)
Specialized accreditation reports, information, self-studies, etc. are current or appropriately underway
(applied only to programs with or seeking specialized accreditation)
Comments (optional)
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Program Review Template Student Affairs and Business & Finance Departments
Department: ___________________________________________ Program review year: _____________ Manager: __________________________________ Director:__________________________________ Other participants: _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________
A. Narrative (4-5 pages double-spaced)
1. Discussion of departmental data (approx. 250 words or 1 page) What is important about the data? What are the areas of strength, weakness, or concern? Where can improvements be made? Explain. 2. Need for and objectives of the department (approx. 50-75 words or ¼ page) ICCB requires this discussion. What needs does the department fulfill, and what are its particular objectives? 3. Quality of department (approx. 250 words or 1 page) What is the evidence that the department has high quality, and what is the department doing or planning to do to sustain and improve quality? Evidence may be both subjective and objective. It may also include what was learned at peer visits. 4. Student Learning/Student Success (approx. 250 words or 1 page) What is the evidence of student learning as a result of participating in the department’s programming or activities? What is the department doing or planning to do to improve student success? If the department does not directly address student learning outcomes/student success, please explain. 5. Connecting What Matters (approx. 125 words or ½ page) What is the program doing or planning to do to support its 2-3 most critical objectives in Oakton’s strategic plan? 6. Completion (approx. 125 words or ½ page) What is the department doing or planning to do to improve student completion? “Completion” refers to completion of degrees/certificates if the program has them, sequences of courses, and successful course completions. 7. Five-Year Plan (approx. ½ page of bullet points) Synthesize responses to #1-6, and add any relevant information to indicate major plans for the next five years.
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B. Program Review Checklist – Student Affairs and Business & Finance Departments
Student learning assessments have been satisfactorily conducted, results discussed and used as appropriate Comments (optional)
Results of current student, alumni and other surveys relevant to the department. Comments (optional)
Budget and expenditures Comments (optional)
Alignment with CAS Standards as appropriate Comments (optional)
Compliance or alignment with external standards for performance as appropriate Comments (optional)
Other indicators of quality or special initiatives Comments (optional)
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Program Review Schedule, 2015-2016 through 2025-2026 As of July 2015
Note: Subject to Change in ICCB Program Review Calendar or Requirements
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
15-16 16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23 23-24 24-25
ACCOUNTING
Accounting Associate AAS 520302 X X
Accounting Associate Certificate 520302 X X
Bookkeeping Certificate 520302 X X
Income Tax Preparation 520302 X X
Professional Accting-CPA Prep Cert 520302 X X
Accounting Technology Certificate 520302 X X
AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING & REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology AAS *revision to ICCB schedule of 2018-2019 to align with FME review
470201 X X
Commercial Building Energy Systems Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2018-2019 to align with FME review
470201 X X
Residential Comfort Control Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2018-2019 to align with FME review
470201 X X
Stationary Engineer License Preparation Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2018-2019 to align with FME review
470201 X X
ANTHROPOLOGY
Social & Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area/Social & Behavioral Sciences
X X
ART
Humanities & Fine Arts Discipline Area/Art
X X
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (APPRENTICESHIP)
Automotive Technology (Apprenticeship) AAS
470604 X X
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15-16 16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23 23-24 24-25
Automotive Technology (Apprenticeship) Certificate
470604 X X
Automotive Technology Powertrain Certificate
470604 X X
BIOLOGY
Physical and Life Sciences Discipline Area/Biology
X X
BUSINESS
Business AAS 520201 X X
Customer Service Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2017-2018 to align with dept. review
520201 X X
Applied Business Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2017-2018 to align with dept. review
520201 X X
Transfer X X
CHEMISTRY
Physical and Life Sciences Discipline Area/Chemistry
X X
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS
Computer Applications for Business AAS *revision to ICCB schedule of 2017-2018 to align with dept. review
520401 X X
Administrative Assistant Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2017-2018 to align with dept. review
520402 X X
Creative Software Master Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2016-2017 to align with dept. review
100303 X X
Creative Software Specialist Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2016-2017 to align with dept. review
100303 X X
Executive Administrative Professional Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2017-2018 to align with dept. review
520402 X X
General Office Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2017-2018 to align with dept. review
520401 X X
Microsoft Office Advanced Specialist Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2017-2018 to align with dept. review
520401 X X
Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2017-2018 to align with dept. review
520401 X X
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15-16 16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23 23-24 24-25
Microsoft Office User Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2017-2018 to align with dept. review
520401 X X
Office Assistant Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2017-2018 to align with dept. review
520401 X X
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Advanced Web Site Developer Certificate
110801 X X
Computer Programmer AAS 110201 X X
Computers & Information Systems AAS
110103 X X
Computer Programmer Certificate 110201 X X
Computer Technology Certificate 110401 X X
Computer User Certificate 110301 X X
Digital ERP Using SAP Certificate 110301 X X
Internet & Computer Core (IC3) Certificate
110801 X X
Linux Certificate 110203 X X
Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) Certificate
110802 X X
Management of Information Systems (MIS) Certificate
521201 X X
Microsoft Project Management Preparation Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2017-2018 to align with dept. review
520204 X X
PC Support Specialist Certificate 151202 X X
Web Site Developer Certificate 110801 X X
Web Site Support and Maintenance Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2017-2018 to align with dept review
111004 X X
COMPUTER NETWORKING & SYSTEMS
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
110901 X X
Computer Networking & Systems AAS
110901 X X
Network Security Administration AAS 110901 X X
Network Security Administrator Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2017-2018 to align with dept. review
111003 X X
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15-16 16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23 23-24 24-25
Network Security Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2017-2018 to align with dept. review
111003 X X
Windows Desktop Support Technician Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2017-2018 to align with dept. review
111001 X X
Windows Server Administration Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2017-2018 to align with dept. review
111001 X X
Windows Support Technician Certificate
151204 X X
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Transfer X X
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Early Childhood Education AAS 190709 X X
Basic Early Childhood Education Certificate
190709 X X
Advanced Early Childhood Education Certificate
190709 X X
Advanced Infant Toddler Certificate 190709 X X
Basic Infant Toddler Certificate 190709 X X
Early Childhood Education Administration Certificate
190709 X X
Basic Family Child Care Provider 190709 X X
Advanced Family Child Care Provider 190709 X X
EARTH SCIENCE
Physical and Life Sciences Discipline Area/Earth Science
X X
ECONOMICS
Social & Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area/Historical & Policy Studies
X X
EDUCATION
Teacher Education Programs, including AAT
X X
Teacher Preparation Concentration X X
Paraprofessional Educator Degree 131501 X X
Paraprofessional Educator Certificate 131501 X X
Transfer X X
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15-16 16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23 23-24 24-25
ELECTRONICS & COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
Electronics & Computer Technology AAS
150303 X X
Home/Office Technology Integrator Certificate
170103 X X
Electronics Technology Certificate 150303 X X
Electronics Computer Technician Certificate
151202 X X
A+ Computer Diagnostic Specialist Certificate
110901 X X
Transportation, Warehousing, and Logistics Certificate
520203 X X
ENGINEERING
Engineering ASE X X
Transfer X X
ENGLISH
Technical Communication Certificate 090101 X X
Written & Oral Communication Discipline Area/English
X X
Developmental Education Cross-Disciplinary Area/English
X X
Humanities & Fine Arts Discipline Area/English Literature
X X
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & ENGINEERING
Facilities Management AAS 460401 X X
Facilities Energy Systems Technology AAS
460401 X X
Facilities Management Certificate 460401 X X
Facilities Energy Systems Technology Certificate
460401 X X
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Financial Services/Investment Analysis Certificate
520807 X X
FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
Fire Science Technology AAS 430203 X X
Fire Science Technology Certificate 430203 X X
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Certificate
510904 X X
Basics of Firefighting Certificate 430203 X X
GEOGRAPHY
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15-16 16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23 23-24 24-25
Social & Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area/Historical & Policy Studies
X X
GLOBAL BUSINESS
Global Business Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2014-2015 to align with dept. review and program accreditation
521801
X X
Global Business Technical Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2014-2015 to align with dept. review and program accreditation
521801 X X
GLOBAL STUDIES CONCENTRATION
*revision to ICCB schedule of 2015-2016 to accommodate multiple reviews by department
X X
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Graphic Design AAS 500409 X X
Animation and Multimedia Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2016-2017 to align with dept. review
100304 X X
Web Page Graphic Design Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2016-2017 to align with dept. review
110801 X X
Photography Certificate 500405 X X
GREAT BOOKS
X X
HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Health Information Technology AAS 510707 X X
Medical Coding and Billing Certificate 510714 X X
HISTORY
Social & Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area/Historical & Policy Studies
X X
HONORS PROGRAM
X X
HORTICULTURAL THERAPY
Horticultural Therapy Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2014-2015 to align with Physical Therapist Assistant dept. review
X X
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15-16 16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23 23-24 24-25
HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services AAS 440701 X X
Human Services Certificate 440701 X X
HUMANITIES
Humanities & Fine Arts Discipline Area/Humanities
X X
JEWISH STUDIES CONCENTRATION
X X
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Law Enforcement AAS 430107 X X
Law Enforcement Certificate 430107 X X
MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION
Management & Supervision AAS *revision to ICCB schedule of 2016-2017 to align with dept. review
520205 X X
Business Security Management Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2017-2018 to align with dept. review
111003 X X
Human Resource Specialist Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2017-2018 to align with dept. review
521001 X X
Leadership Excellence Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2017-2018 to align with dept. review
520201 X X
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
Manufacturing Technology AAS 150411 X X
Mechatronics Technology AAS 150411 X X
Automation and Controls Certificate 150411 X X
CNC/CAM Programming Certificate 150411 X X
CNC Operations and Programming Preparation Certificate
151302 X X
Manufacturing Technology Certificate
150411 X X
Mechatronics Technology Certificate 150411 X X
Mechatronics Supply Chain Technician Certificate
150411 X X
MARKETING MANAGEMENT
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15-16 16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23 23-24 24-25
Marketing Management AAS *revision to ICCB schedule of 2014-2015 to align with dept. review
521401 X X
Marketing Management Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2014-2015 to align with dept. review
521401 X X
Marketing Communications Certificate *revision to ICCB schedule of 2014-2015 to align with dept. review
521804 X X
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics Discipline Area/Mathematics
X X
Developmental Education Cross-Discipline Area/Mathematics
X X
MECHANICAL DESIGN/CAD
Mechanical Design/CAD AAS 150803 X X
CAD Interior Design Certificate 151302 X X
Computer-Aided Design Certificate 151302 X X
General Design Certificate 150411 X X
Industrial Design Engineering Certificate
150411 X X
Mechanical Design/CAD Certificate 150805 X X
Revit-Building Information Modeling Certificate
150411 X X
Solidworks Certificate 150411 X X
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
Medical Laboratory Technology AAS 511004 X X
MODERN LANGUAGES
Humanities & Fine Arts Discipline Area/Modern Languages
X X
MUSIC
Humanities & Fine Arts Discipline Area/Music
X X
NANOTECHNOLOGY
Nanotechnology Certificate 151601 X X
NURSING
Nursing AAS 513801 X X
Practical Nursing 513801 X X
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15-16 16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23 23-24 24-25
NURSING, BASIC NURSE ASSISTANT
Basic Nurse Assistant Training 513902 X X
Person-Centered Elder Support Certificate
512602 X X
PARALEGAL STUDIES
Paralegal Studies AAS 220302 X X
Paralegal Studies Certificate 220302 X X
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Pharmacy Technician Certificate 510805 X X
PEACE & SOCIAL JUSTICE CONCENTRATION
X X
PHILOSOPHY
Humanities & Fine Arts Discipline Area/Philosophy
X X
PHLEBOTOMY
Phlebotomy Certificate 511009 X X
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Physical Therapist Assistant AAS *revision to ICCB schedule of 2015-2016 to accommodate dept. chair transition
510806 X X
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Transfer X X
PHYSICS
Physical and Life Sciences Discipline Area/Physics
X X
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Social & Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area/Historical & Policy Studies
X X
PSYCHOLOGY
Social & Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area/Social & Behavioral Sciences
X X
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
Radiologic Technology AAS 510907 X X
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15-16 16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23 23-24 24-25
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Social & Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area/Social & Behavioral Sciences
X X
SOCIOLOGY
Social & Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area/Social & Behavioral Sciences
X X
SPEECH
Written & Oral Communication Discipline Area/Speech
X X
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING
Advanced Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate
511501 X X
Preparatory Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate
511501 X X
Substance Abuse Counseling AAS 511501 X X
THEATER
Humanities & Fine Arts Discipline Area/Theater
X X
Theater Concentration X X
WOMEN’S & GENDER STUDIES
X X
CROSS-DISCIPLINARY
15-16 16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23 23-24 24-25
GENERAL EDUCATION Assigned to Academic Affairs X X
ADULT EDUCATION & ESL Assigned to Alliance X X
REMEDIAL/DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION Assigned to English and Math departments (see above)
X X
VOCATIONAL SKILLS Assigned to Alliance X X
TRANSFER FUNCTIONS AND PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE AA, AS, ASE, AFA & AAT Assigned to Academic Affairs X X
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STUDENT AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
15-16 16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23 23-24 24-25
ADMISSION/RECRUITING Assigned to Recruitment & Outreach X X
Assigned to Enrollment Services X X
Assigned to Registrar Services X X
LEARNING & TUTORING CENTERS Assigned to Learning Center X X
CAREER CENTER/JOB PLACEMENT Assigned to Career Services X X
FINANCIAL AID Assigned to Student Financial Assistance
X X
DISABILITY SERVICES Assigned to Access and Disability Resource Center
X X
COUNSELING/ADVISING Assigned to Advising Services X X
Assigned to Counseling X X
LIBRARY Assigned to Library X X
ATHLETICS Assigned to Athletics X X
STUDENT ACTIVITIES Assigned to Student Life X X
BUSINESS SERVICES Assigned to Business Services X X
OTHER
15-16 16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23 23-24 24-25
DISTANCE EDUCATION Assigned to Alternative Education X X
ALLIANCE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING Assigned to Alliance X X
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Assigned to Theater X X
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Appendix A
General Education Objectives Approved April 2009
Critical Thinking Identify, define, analyze, interpret, and evaluate: ideas, concepts, information, problems, solutions, and consequences. This includes the ability to compute and comprehend quantitative information and to engage in the scientific process. Communication Communicate ideas, concepts, and information through written, oral, and non-verbal means. Collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Literacy Demonstrate the ability to read critically within content areas. Use technology to locate, to evaluate, and to communicate: data, information, ideas, and concepts. Access, critique, and select from a variety of information resources. Responsibility Demonstrate an understanding of responsibility in one’s academic, professional, and civic life. Demonstrate an understanding of cultural and aesthetic diversity as they relate to the individual, the community, and the global society.
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Appendix B
Higher Learning Commission Criteria for Accreditation
Oakton’s Self-Study and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) reaccreditation visit occurred October 15-17, 2007. The College was awarded a ten year reaccreditation. Criteria for reaccreditation are listed at the end of this section. The HLC has revised its criteria and accreditation processes. For additional information see the Higher Learning Commission website, http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/. The Criteria for Accreditation The Criteria for Accreditation are the standards of quality by which the Commission determines whether an institution merits accreditation or reaffirmation of accreditation. They are as follows: Criterion One - Mission: The institution’s mission is clear and articulated publicly; it guides the institution’s operations. Core Components A. The institution’s mission is broadly understood within the institution and guides its operations. B. The mission is articulated publicly. C. The institution understands the relationship between its mission and the diversity of society. D. The institution’s mission demonstrates commitment to the public good. Criterion Two - Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct: The institution acts with integrity; its conduct is ethical and responsible. Core Components 2. A. The institution operates with integrity in its financial, academic, personnel and auxiliary functions; it establishes and follows fair and ethical policies and processes for its governing board, administration, faculty and staff. 2. B. The institution presents itself clearly and completely to its students and to the public with regard to its programs, requirements, faculty and staff, costs to students, control and accreditation relationships. 2. C. The governing board of the institution is sufficiently autonomous to make decisions in the best interest of the institution and to assure its integrity. 2. D. The institution is committed to freedom of expression and the pursuit of truth in teaching and learning. 2. E. The institution ensures that faculty, student, and staff acquire, discover, and apply knowledge responsibly. Criterion Three - Teaching and Learning: Quality, Resources and Support: The institution provides high quality education, wherever and however its offerings are delivered. Core Components 3. A. The institution’s degree programs are appropriate to higher education.
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3. B. The institution demonstrates that the exercise of intellectual inquiry and the acquisition, application, and integration of broad learning and skills are integral to its educational programs. 3. C. The institution has the faculty and staff needed for effective, high-quality programs and student services. 3. D. The institution provides support for student learning and effective teaching. 3. E. The institution fulfills the claims it makes for an enriched educational environment. Criterion Four - Teaching and Learning: Evaluation and Improvement: Institution demonstrates responsibility for the quality of its educational programs, learning environments, and support services, and it evaluate their effectiveness for student learning through processes designed to promote continuous improvement. Core Components 4. A. The institution demonstrates responsibility for the quality of its educational programs. 4. B. The institution demonstrates a commitment to educational achievement and improvement through ongoing assessment of student learning. 4. C. Demonstrates a commitment to educational improvement through ongoing attention to retention, persistence, and completion rates in its degree and certificate programs. Criterion Five - Resources, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness: Institution resources, structures, and processes are sufficient to fulfill its mission, improve the quality of its educational offerings, and respond to future challenges and opportunities. The institution plans for the future. Core Components 5. A. The institution’s resource base supports its current educational programs and its plans for maintaining and strengthening their quality in the future. 5. B. Governance and administrative structures promote effective leadership and support collaborative processes that enable the institution to fulfill its mission. 5. C. The institution engages in systematic and integrated planning. 5. D. The institution works systematically to improve its performance.
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Appendix C
Oakton Strategic Goals and Objectives—2013-2017
Adopted by the Oakton Community College Board of Trustees April 17, 2012 Goal: Student Success Oakton will demonstrate renewed commitment to student success. The College will to cultivate and engage in practices that foster the attainment of academic, career, and personal outcomes determined and developed through collaboration between the student and the College. Oakton expects extra- and co-curricular activities and programs to support these efforts. Oakton will identify specific obstacles to student success and develop innovative, effective strategies to help students overcome these obstacles. In addition to students’ goals, Oakton acknowledges that success is tied to College, state, and national priorities relating to completion and transfer.
• The number of Oakton degrees and certificates earned by students will increase at least 15 percent by 2017, an additional 950 credentials.
• There will be a 15 percent improvement in students’ success in developmental and college-level gateway courses by 2017.
• The College will require Orientation for all new full-time students and strongly encourage participation for new part-time students, especially those for whom Oakton is their first college.
• Oakton will support multiple pathways, including social media, through which current and prospective students can access information, transact business (e.g., register, pay bills, access grades), and attend Oakton.
• The College will expand opportunities for students to earn credit for prior learning. • Oakton will champion initiatives that foster a sense of belonging and engagement in the life of the College
and in its programs and activities. • Oakton will increase connections with its district schools, especially around issues of mutual interest such
as aligning curricula, improving students’ readiness for college, and providing opportunities for students to earn college credit prior to high school graduation through dual credit and other approaches.
• Oakton will strengthen connections with other colleges and universities to promote transfer. Goal: Academic Excellence Oakton will deepen its tradition of being recognized for academic excellence. Courses, curricula, and programs – both credit and noncredit – will reflect current and emerging content, creative and effective pedagogy, and learning environments that support multiple modes of delivery and student engagement. Recognizing that learning in classes and courses is central to the student’s experience and success at Oakton, the College will pursue enhanced student success and academic excellence in traditional and emerging learning venues.
• All programs will use the results of learning outcomes assessments to improve teaching and learning. • Every Oakton credit class will provide Web-based information, resources, and support to students by Fall
2014. • Oakton will offer hybrid sections in at least 40 different courses across disciplines by Spring 2017. • Oakton will encourage faculty to develop and deliver innovative content, materials, and pedagogy. • Oakton will expand opportunities for students, inside and outside of class, to participate in activities that
engage them with issues that confront local and global society.
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• Oakton will strengthen career program advisory committees and linkages with business and industry to respond to changing and emerging workforce development needs.
• The College will enhance opportunities for students to have workplace experiences through expanded internships, practica, clinicals, service learning, and other activities.
• Oakton will use the College campuses as living laboratories for courses and activities that emphasize the study and practice of sustainability.
Goal: Connected Communities Oakton values all members of the College community. Oakton will continue to transform its practices to combat all forms of exclusion and bias in curricula, programming, institutional policies and procedures and assure that administration, faculty, staff, and students reflect and value diversity of culture, race, class, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability and age Oakton will continue to be responsive to the needs and interests of community members and area businesses and organizations for transfer, career, and continuing education, and for programs that support the intellectual and cultural life of the community. The College will foster a culture of employee engagement that includes philanthropy, service, and support for programs and activities.
• Oakton will offer a coordinated array of programs and training to strengthen the anti-bias perspective and cultural competence of employees, and 80 percent of employees will participate in at least three programs over the life of this plan.
• The Professional Development Teams will provide new and innovative opportunities aimed at building community among employees across the College.
• The College will explore options for designated space that will contribute to building, nurturing, and sustaining the spirit of community within and among employee groups.
• The College will continue to build and enhance partnerships with business, civic, and community organizations.
• The College will actively encourage the participation of employees in College-sponsored events and activities including, but not limited to, speakers, athletics, performing arts productions and Oakton Educational Foundation benefits, with a target that 50 percent of employees will do so each year.