Mineral Area College, AAS, Cabinetmaking (Main Campus and Off-site)

1. FORM NP

NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL FORM

Sponsoring Institution(s): Mineral Area College
Program Title: Cabinetmaking
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science and Certificate in Cabinetmaking
Options: Not Applicable
CIP Classification: 48.0703
Implementation Date: Fall, 2007
Mineral Area College
Main Campus and Satellite Sites
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center
Cooperative Partners:
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center
Southeast Missouri State University
Expected Date of First Graduation: Spring, 2009

AUTHORIZATION:

Gil Kennon
Vice-President of College Affairs
Dean of Career & Technical Education
Mineral Area College

Ken Carter
Director
Southeast Missouri Regional
Tech Prep Consortium
Mineral Area College(573) 518-2215

(Attached is a Summary of Need, Duplication, Program Structure, and Collaboration.)

2. Need:

A. Student Demand:

1. The total estimated enrollment for the first five years of the program for full-time and part-time students is as follows. This includes all sites.

Year 1   2007-2008   12
Year 2   2008-2009   16
Year 3   2009-2010   18
Year 4   2010-2011   30
Year 5   2011-2012   31

Please see FORM SE for individual site estimated enrollment.

2. Enrollment will be capped if the need for cabinetmaking employees levels off. In addition, appropriate class size will be maintained through closely monitoring the student-to-teacher ration, availability of equipment, and other relevant factors.

B. Market Demand:

As a part of the Regional Technical Education Council initiative established by the Coordinating Board for Higher Education, Mineral Area College RTEC officials conducted an extensive needs assessment of Region Seven. It was determined that the A.A.S. in Cabinetmaking was a necessary degree in the region and a certificate program offered another necessary option.

The degree directly serves the needs of citizens and employers of the state. A commonly listed occupational certification required by employers was in the field of cabinetmaking. Furthermore, the employers listed this area as one in which a degree was needed in the region and with which they required assistance from Mineral Area College. The degree and certificate in cabinetmaking meet these regional employer needs.

In addition, other topics about which the employers need to provide training for employees are related to cabinetmaking. They include basic maintenance, mathematics, blueprint reading, safety, woods and manufacturing processes. Each of these areas will be addressed at varied levels in the cabinetmaking degree.

In addition to the degree option, businesses and current students expressed the need for a certificate program. The certificate option meets the needs of business and students who desire specific cabinetmaking skills, but do not feel the need to complete an entire degree.

C. Societal Need:

Several societal needs necessitate the offering of the A.A.S. in Cabinetmaking and the corresponding certificate. One need is the extension of educational accessibility. As there is no similar degree in the area, the offering of this program by Mineral Area College and its partners increases accessibility to relevant and quality education to the citizens of Missouri.

This degree and certificate also represent an affordable option for citizens. The tuition for a degree or a certificate at Mineral Area College is relatively inexpensive and allows students accessibility to education who may not have the option financially to seek a degree from another institution.

In addition, the degree provides Missourians with technical skills to advance their career opportunities, as well as general education offerings to advance their personal development goals. The certificate provides students with in-depth technical skills in a relatively short time period.

D. Methodology for Identified Market and Societal Need

The market and societal needs for Region Seven were determined through a needs assessment survey conducted in 1997. The survey was conducted through personal interviews with regional business and industry representatives. A representative sample of various businesses and various types of representatives was chosen and face-to-face interviews were conducted. Responses related to workforce characteristics and expectations, along with desired educational services and projections for the future were obtained through a series of open-ended items. The responses were thematically categorized and presented by both frequency and percent.

In addition to the comprehensive needs assessment, market demand was analyzed. Reports and documents related to market demand were obtained from sources such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Employment Projections, the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, and the Missouri Occupational Coordinating Committee. Need was also based on the number of primary providers located in the service region and the list of High Demand Occupations as determined by the Missouri Department of Economic Development, Division of Workforce Development. Occupational employment outlook for cabinetmakers and related areas is “above average” with a year 2012 employment figure estimated at over 10,000. This estimate translates into an annual job opening forecast of 965 Statewide and an excess of 80 in the Cape CTC service area. These data were used to determine the need and feasibility of various degree programs, such as the A.A.S. in Cabinetmaking.

3. Duplication and Collaboration:

There is currently no A.A.S. in Cabinetmaking degree program in Region Seven. Some Career and Technology Centers or community colleges in Missouri offer a Cabinetmaking degree, certification or training. There is a similar need for these services in the Mineral Area College Service Region as well. There are current non-degree programs in operation at the Area Career and Technology Centers in Region Seven, and adding the option of earning a degree in this area is a necessary service for the region. All other programs in the area surrounding Region Seven are too far geographically or are not conveniently accessible for the citizens.

One unique element of this program is its collaborative delivery system. The program was designed to be a coordinated, balanced, and cost-effective program. It avoids unnecessary duplication and provides for maximization of resources. See FORM CL for further details related to collaboration.

Mineral Area College and Southeast Missouri State University will collaborate in the delivery of general education courses at the Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center and the Perryville Area Higher Education Center.

4. FORM PS

PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Associate of Applied Science in Cabinetmaking

A. Total credits required for graduation: 66-72.

B. Residency requirements: 15 hours will be completed with Mineral Area College.

C. General Education: Total Credits: 24-30.

This applied science degree requires a general education component which consists of college-level (non-remedial) coursework or its equivalent, including all relevant prerequisites, in each of the following curricular areas:

Communications - 6 Hours

Choose two (2) courses from the following English and Communications courses.
Choose one (1) written, and one (1) oral Communications course.

ENG133 English Composition I +* (3) (written)
ENG144 Public Speaking + (3) (oral)
ENG167 Interpersonal Communications I (3) (oral)
TEC104 Technical Writing * (3) (written)

Human Development - 3 Hours

Choose one (1) course from the following Human Development courses.

PSY113 General Psychology I+ (3)
PSY116 Applied Psychology (3)
SOC113 General Sociology (3)
SOC123 Social Problems (3)
SOC154 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)
SOC160 Ethnicity and Cultural Differences in America (3)

History/Political Science - 3 Hours

Choose one (1) course from the following History/Political Science.

HIS123 American History I (3)
HIS124 American History II (3)
POS113 American National Government + (3)
POS114 American State and Local Government + (3)
POS133 International Relations (3)

Mathematics - 6-10 Hours

Choose two (2) courses from the following Mathematics courses:

MAT113 Intermediate Algebra * (3)
MAT123 College Algebra +* (3)
MAT133 Trigonometry +* (3)
MAT160 Calculus for Business/Soc. Sciences +* (3)
MAT165 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I * (5)
MAT215 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II * (5)
TEC190 Technical Math I * (3)
TEC191 Technical Math II * (3)

Physical Science - 3-5 Hours

Choose one (1) course from the following Physical Science courses:

Any physical science course with a PHS prefix

TEC107 Unified Technical Concepts I +* (4)
TEC108 Unified Technical Concepts II +* (4)

D. Major Education: Total Credits: 42

Cabinetmaking - 42 Hours

Students must complete the following:

CABXXX Introduction to Cabinetmaking (3)
CABXXX Cabinetmaking Systems (3)
CABXXX Power Tools and Equipment (3)
CABXXX Equipment Set-Up and Operation (3)
CABXXX Computerized Equipment (3)
CABXXX Project Design (3)
CABXXX Cabinetry Construction I (3)
CABXXX Cabinetry Construction II (3)
CABXXX Laminates and Veneers (3)
CABXXX Cabinetry Finishing (3)
CABXXX Countertop Construction (3)
PAW106 Preparation for Employment (1)
PAW120 Occupational Leadership Dev. I (1)
PAW122 Occupational Leadership Dev. II (1)

Required Internship Courses:
CABXXX Cabinetmaking Internship I (3)
CABXXX Cabinetmaking Internship II (3)

Computer Literacy - 3 Hours

Choose one (1) course from the following Computer Literacy courses:

CIS105 Introduction to Computers (3)
CIS175 Microcomputer Applications * (3)

In addition to the general requirements of the A.A.S., students will complete courses in the following major and support areas.

E. Free Elective Credits:

There are no electives in the associate degree.

General Education- 24-30
Major and Support Areas - 42
Total Hours: - 66-72

+ Designates recommended courses for students planning to transfer to another institution or another program in the future.
* Designates course with prerequisites.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Certificate in Cabinetmaking

A. Total credits required for graduation: 36-40

B. Residency requirements, if any: 15 hours must be completed with Mineral Area College.

C. General Education: Total Credits: 15

Courses (specific courses OR distribution area and credits):

Communications - 3 Hours

Choose one (1) course from the following Communications courses.

ENG133 English Composition I +* (3)
ENG144 Public Speaking + (3)
ENG167 Interpersonal Communications I (3)
TEC104 Technical Writing * (3)

Human Development - 3 Hours

Choose one (1) course from the following Human Development courses.

PSY113 General Psychology I + (3)
PSY116 Applied Psychology (3)
SOC113 General Sociology (3)
SOC123 Social Problems (3)
SOC154 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)
SOC160 Ethnicity and Cultural Differences in America (3)

Mathematics - 3-5 Hours

Choose one (1) course from the following Mathematics courses.

MAT113 Intermediate Algebra * (3)
MAT123 College Algebra, +* (3)
MAT133 Trigonometry +* (3)
MAT160 Calculus for Business/Soc. Sciences +* (3)
MAT165 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I * (5)
MAT215 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II * (5)
TEC190 Technical Math I * (3)
TEC191 Technical Math II * (3)

Physical Science - 3 Hours

Choose one (1) course from the following Physical Science courses.

Any physical science course with a PHS prefix
TEC 107 Unified Technical Concepts I +* (4)
TEC108 Unified Technical Concepts II +* (4)

Computer Literacy - 3 Hours

Choose one (1) course from the following Computer Literacy courses.

CIS105 Introduction to Computers (3)
CIS175 Microcomputer Applications * (3)

D. Major Education: Total Credits: 21

In addition to the general education requirements of the certificate, students will complete courses in the following major and elective areas.

Cabinetmaking - 21 Hours

Choose seven (7) courses from the following Cabinetmaking courses.

CABXXX Introduction to Cabinetmaking (3)
CABXXX Cabinetmaking Systems (3)
CABXXX Power Tools and Equipment (3)
CABXXX Equipment Set-Up and Operation (3)
CABXXX Computerized Equipment (3)
CABXXX Project Design (3)
CABXXX Cabinetry Construction I (3)
CABXXX Cabinetry Construction II (3)
CABXXX Laminates and Veneers (3)
CABXXX Cabinetry Finishing (3)
CABXXX Countertop Construction (3)

E. Free Elective Credits:
There are no electives in the certificate.

General Education: 15-19
Major 21
Total Hours: 36-40

+ Designates recommended courses for planning to transfer to another institution or another program in the future.
* Designates courses with prerequisites.

The technical component of the degree or certificate will be delivered at the area career and technology centers with the exception of the two technical internships to be delivered directly through Mineral Area College main campus and satellite sites.

Unlike most other current degree/certificate programs, the Cabinetmaking program will be assigned a coordinator responsible for program success and quality. This coordinator will be at FTE employee of Mineral Area College, with responsibilities including operational coordination, technical assistance, and student advisement. The coordinator will also serve as a liaison between the Mineral Area College Student Services Division and the area career and technology centers.

5. FORM FP FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS (Deleted)

6. FORM PG

Program Characteristics and Performance Goals
Mineral Area College
Associate of Applied Science and Certificate in
Cabinetmaking
April, 2007

Student Preparation

• No participant requirements or procedures exist for this program that are outside normal institutional requirements or procedures.
• The certificate is especially suited to serving former welfare recipients and dislocated workers because of its short-term, highly specialized nature. In addition to the traditional populations, those special areas will be targeted.

Faculty Characteristics

• Normal faculty requirements exist for those teaching in these programs. Any area career and technology center instructor will meet all Mineral Area College requirements.
• It is estimated that 85% of the credit hours will be assigned to full-time faculty.
• One FTE Program Coordinator will be assigned to be responsible for coordination, program success, and quality assurance. This coordinator will be a FTE Mineral Area College employee.
• Faculty will be encouraged to utilize alternative delivery and instructional methods for courses in these programs. For example, web-based courses and distance learning opportunities will be utilized when possible. In addition, faculty will be encouraged to become members of the Missouri Association for Career and Technical Education, the Association for Career and Technical Education, and become certified industrial technology instructors by DESE.

Enrollment Projections

• It is estimated that by the end of five years the number of student FTE majoring in the program will be 31.
• It is estimated that the percent of full-time and part-time enrollment by the end of five years will have increased from 12 to 31.

Student and Program Outcomes

• At the end of two years, the number of graduates per annum will be 8. At the end of three years, 18 students will be enrolled in the program. At the end of five years, the number of graduates per annum will be 16.
• Special skills specific to the program are foundational skills in cabinetmaking, construction, field safety, power and computerized tools/equipment and electricity.
• Students will be eligible to sit for Cabinetmaking and related construction exams. If passed, students will receive special certification. It is estimated that 85% of students sitting for the exams will pass and receive certification at various levels.
• It is estimated that 96% of students from the program will be placed in related fields. 2% will be placed in unrelated fields. It is estimated that 0% will be unemployed.
• It is estimated that 2% of the enrollees will transfer to another program upon participation in this program.

Program Accreditation

• There are plans to aggressively seek accreditation from an outside accrediting body. It is anticipated that the program will be accredited by NAIT.

Alumni and Employer Survey

• The college does annual alumni surveys and satisfaction of completers of the cabinetmaking program will be addressed in the survey. It is estimated that 98% of the students surveyed annually will indicate that they are satisfied with the program and feel they are strongly prepared for employment in related fields.
• Employers will be contacted, most likely by phone, as graduates complete the program and begin implementing their new skills in the workplace. It is hoped that 98% of the businesses receiving employees from the training program will be satisfied with the graduates.

Institutional Characteristics

• Mineral Area College is especially suited to offering these degree programs. The faculty have been teaching the various courses in the program for a number of years and are very experienced in their areas of expertise. They have an established reputation with the students and businesses in the area.
• The collaborative agreements between the sponsoring institution and the partner institutions allow for effective utilization of equipment and resources needed for the program. Current Mineral Area College students attend courses as components of degrees at the partner institutions and these relationships provide a natural vehicle for student progress between and among the area career and technology centers and Mineral Area College, as well as the secondary sending schools.

Other Relevant Information

Quality Assurance for Off-Site Delivery

A. General Oversight

• General oversight for this program will rest with the Career and Technical Education Division Dean. Assistance will be provided by the Regional Technical Education Council and the RTEC Coordinator.

B. Faculty Qualifications

• Any instructor in the program will meet the same qualifications as on-campus instructors.
• 23% or more of the program instruction will be conducted by FTE Mineral Area College instructors.

C. Support Services

• A FTE Student Support Services/Career Counselor will be appointed to specifically provide student support to students in these off-site programs. This counselor will assist with all areas of student services, such as assessment, financial aid, and placement. These students will be provided equivalent services as those students in on-campus programs.
• Students will be provided access to all computer and networked library services at their off-campus sites. Most sites are already networked to Mineral Area College, and those without a direct link have access to the MAC website, which provides students with links to all campus services.

FORM SE

STUDENT ENROLLMENT PROJECTIONS

YEAR	1 2007-2008	2 2008-2009	3 2009-2010	4 2010-2011	5 2011- 2012
FULL-TIME Park Hills (Main Campus)	0	2	6	12	13
PART-TIME Park Hills (Main Campus) Cape Girardeau CTC	2   10	2 14	2 16	2 16	2 16
TOTAL	12	16	18	30	31

FORM CL

COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS

Sponsoring Institution: Mineral Area College
Partners: Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center and Southeast Missouri State University
Degree Program: Associate of Applied Science and Certificate in Cabinetmaking
Length of Agreement: Open-ended agreement length.

1. Which institution(s) will have degree granting authority?
   Any A.A.S. degrees or certificates conferred will be granted by Mineral Area College, Park Hills, Missouri.

2. Which institution(s) will have the authority for faculty hiring, course assignment, evaluation and re-appointment decisions?
   Mineral Area College will have the authority for faculty hiring, course assignment, evaluation and re-appointment decisions. Input from
   cooperating partners will always be solicited for decisions related to programs.

3. What agreements exist to ensure that faculty from all participating institutions be involved in decisions about the curriculum, admissions standards, exit requirements?
   Articulation agreements for each collaborative program are developed with input from faculty and staff members from each participating
   institution concerning all program aspects.

4. Which institution(s) will be responsible for academic and student support services, e.g., registration, advising, library, academic assistance, financial aid, etc?
   Mineral Area College, Park Hills, will provide all support services related to the cooperative delivery of A.A.S. and certificate programs.

5. What agreements exist to ensure that the academic calendars of the participating institutions have been aligned as needed?
   Technical course offerings for collaborative programs follow the participating area career and technology center’ s normal academic
   calendar

6. In addition to the information provided by each participating institution regarding Financial Projections (Form FP), please address the following items.
   
   A. How will tuition rates be determined if they differ among institutions?
   
   Currently, cooperative programs are delivered with Southeast Missouri State University at the Perryville Area Higher Education Center in
   Perryville. The tuition rates do differ, with the various institutions charging their standard per hour fee. This agreement has worked
   well and will continue.
   
   B. Has a formal agreement for cost sharing policies been developed? If yes, please include it as part of the proposal. If no, please summarize the current understanding between all parties and the plans for developing a formal agreement.
   
   No formal agreement for cost sharing is in place. Participating institutions are each responsible for their costs involved in the
   delivery of their portion of the program and establishing their program/course tuition rates.
   
   C. What arrangements, if any, have been made for exchange of money between participating institutions?
   
   Currently, Mineral Area College contracts with the area career and technical center and agreements are in place for the transfer of
   funds from institution to institution. These agreements are in compliance with RTEC plans.

7. What commitments have been made by all participants to systematically evaluate the program?
   
   The Regional Technical Education plan calls for a Mineral Area College Curriculum committee with representatives from each cooperating
   institution. This committee has been charged with evaluation of all cooperative programs.

8. If one institution wishes to discontinue the program, what agreements exist for terminating the offering?
   
   If sufficient demand for the program remains, arrangements will be made to re-organize delivery. If one institution drops out, Mineral
   Area College will coordinate efforts to continue delivery.