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1 Program Review Update 2016

Program Review Update 2015-16

Accounting (Report Due: October 15, 2016)

Program Description (source: Faculty)

Accounting is the study of the process of analyzing, recording, summarizing, and reporting financial information to managers, owners, customers, investors, and other decision makers inside and outside a business organization. Career paths chosen by students pursuing undergraduate studies in accounting commonly include financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax accounting, auditing, and governmental / not-for-profit accounting. Careers in the discipline that generally require graduate-level degrees include certified public accountants, management consulting services, and education. Even students who choose not to major in accounting find that coursework in the field can improve their ability to understand the role of accounting as a part of the overall business management team, as well as their ability to comprehend financial information as it pertains to their personal wealth management. College of the Desert’s accounting curriculum includes course offerings that provide a general overview of the discipline, as well as a specialized focus on bookkeeping, financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax accounting, cost accounting, and computer accounting. The college offers an Associates of Science Degree for employment preparation and a Certificate of Achievement in Accounting, as well as courses leading to transfer to a four-year institution. Both the AS degree and the certificate are designed to provide students with skills necessary for employment or advancement in the accounting profession. Students earning the certificate may also choose to continue their study toward an associate, baccalaureate, or advanced degree in the field. Past recipients of the COD Certificate of Achievement in Accounting have obtained positions as accounting clerks, bookkeepers, accountants, controllers and tax preparers. Students may also choose to continue their study toward a bachelor’s degree with an eye toward becoming a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, or Certified Government Finance Manager. In this regard, COD has transfer agreements with most four-year universities for these programs. However, transfer requirements at four-year colleges and universities vary from institution to institution. Students should consult with a counselor for specific information regarding the transfer requirements of their preferred college or university.


Students Served (source: Faculty) • Recent high school graduates • Individuals interested in transferring to a university • Individuals seeking specific skills for occupational opportunities • Individuals seeking a career change • Individuals seeking to improve their current occupational skills • Individual interested in financial management

Discipline/Program Learning Outcomes (source: Curriculum Specialist) Upon completing a certificate or associates degree, students in the CTE PROGRAM will be able to:

• Transfer to a higher level learning institution. • Fulfill the requirements for an entry- level position in their field. • Apply critical thinking skills to execute daily duties in their area of employment. • Apply critical thinking skills to research, evaluate, analyze and synthesize information. • Demonstrate the skills and aptitude necessary to pass certification exams in their field. • Exhibit effective written, oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Course Level Assessment Completed (source: Faculty & OAC Coordinator) (See Appendix G of Academic PR) CYCLE 1

COURSES:

ASSESSMENT (Steps 1 – 3)

ANALYZE, REPORT & DISCUSS

(Steps 4 & 5)

COORDINATE and IMPLEMENT CHANGES

(Step 6)

COMMENTS

BUAC-003 Fall 2016 Spring 2017 Fall 2018


BUAC-004A Spring 17 Fall 2017 Spring 2018 First Offered Spring 2017

BUAC-005 NA NA NA Not Currently Scheduled


BUAC-013 Spring 2017 Fall 2017 Spring 2018 Not currently scheduled

BUAC-020A Fall 2016 Spring 2017 Fall 2018

BUAC-020B Fall 2016 Spring 2017 Fall 2018

BUAC-050 NA NA NA Not currently scheduled

BUAC-051

Spring 2017 Fall 2017 Spring 2018 Not currently scheduled



Changes Implemented as a Result of the Assessments (source: Faculty utilizing OASR form)

Program Requirements from outside agencies (source: Faculty working with Dean)

Student Success Data (source: Office of Institutional Research) Courses: BUAC 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

Student Success Rate: 69.2% 69.3% 67.6% 70.0% Retention Rate: 82.9% 82.3% 78.8% 79.7% Note: Success rate is the percent of students who earned a grade of A, B, C, or Cr/P in course out of total enrolled in course at census. Retention rate is the percent of students retained in course until the end of the term out of total enrolled in course at census. Click here for more information on Success Click here for more information on Retention

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Click here for more information on FTES and # of Sections

Narrative Interpretation (source: Faculty) Although we experienced a slight increase year over year, our student success and retention rates have remained relatively constant between the 2012-2013 and 2015-2016 school years. With our core sequence of classes, BUAC-20A and BUAC-20B, the material presented to the students has become more comprehensive, challenging and delivered at a faster pace than it was a few years back. Faculty are constantly working to implement more effective methods to deliver subject material to students in more diverse ways. In addition, students are encouraged by faculty to use campus resources, such as the Tutoring and Academic Skills Center, to further help in the accounting studies. Although slightly down from the previous year, our Full Time Equivalent Student count has grown from four years ago. As evidenced by the data, there is a direct correlation between the number of accounting sections offered and FTES. Going forward, we will continue to work with our advisory committee to identify additional courses of study that will help our students obtain additional knowledge and skills that will position them for specialized positions in accounting. For example, we will begin offering our California Tax Education Council (CTEC)certified tax class during the Spring of 2017. Student who complete this class will qualify as California Registered Tax Preparers. This is now a mandatory requirement for tax preparers who are not CPA’s or Enrolled Agents to prepare tax returns in California for a fee. We are also looking at the possibility of offering an introductory class in Fraud/Fraud Prevention to provide our students with some entry level knowledge for internal audit and fraud prevention positions as requested by one of our casino partners. In addition, we are continuing to offer more sections of high demand accounting classes at our satellite campuses in the east and west valley and will continue to look for opportunities there.

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Resources:

Staffing (source: Research Office) FT Faculty by Load:

Staffing Resources:

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Narrative Interpretation (source: Faculty) During the 2015-2016 school year we had one full-time faculty teaching accounting classes spending 100% of their time with accounting subjects. As the data indicates we have increased our adjunct faculty headcount over the last four years from 5 adjunct faculty members teaching accounting subjects to 7-9 adjunct faculty members. Going forward as we continue to grow the accounting program with additional subjects and more sections there will be a need to hire more adjunct faculty members to accommodate the growth.

Facilities (source: Faculty) 1) List of all facilities (Please indicate if any of these were added last year): • Business Building B-4 • Business Building B-5 • Business Building B-6 • Business Building B-7

2) Assessment of adequacy of current facilities: The business building offers state-of-the-art classrooms for the accounting program for many years to come. In general, the facilities are in good condition and well maintained. There are some wear and tear issues in regards to student chairs and tables with broken wheels and perpetually dirty carpets.

Equipment and Supplies (source: Faculty) • Sufficient

Program Challenges (source: Faculty working with Dean)

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• Limited number of class sections affects our students' ability to earn a certificate or transfer in a desirable amount of time.

• Continuous updating of curriculum to reflect industry trends and changes in industry standards.

• Continuous need for qualified adjunct faculty to teach general and specialized accounting classes.

• Attracting students and general awareness of accounting profession opportunities.

Report on completion of program objectives last year (objectives were specified on PRU two years ago) Other Program Accomplishments (source: Faculty) 1. Increase the number of class sections offered to provide students with the ability to earn a

certificate or transfer in an adequate amount of time. Although we are down three sections year over year, the program has grown by seven sections over the last four years. As the program continues to grow we will continue to build the program subject material and look to increase course sections where needed at our main campus or satellite campuses.

2. Begin offering the California Tax Education Council (CTECT) tax accounting course. Our application to the Certified Tax Education Council was approved and we will be offering our first CTEC certified tax class during the Spring Semester of 2017.

3. Evaluate the benefits and student demand of offering the QuickBooks Proadvisor Certificate. Due to changes in our QuickBooks faculty we have not been able to conduct an evaluation of the benefits and demand of offering this certificate. This will continue to be a program objective.

4. Identify additional class sections to offer at satellite campuses giving students more options for taking accounting classes.

In addition to offering Bookkeeping (BUAC 66) and Financial Accounting (BUAC 20A) at our Indio Campus we have begun offering Managerial Accounting (BUAC 20B) on every other semester basis. Student are now able to complete the core accounting sequence needed for transfer at our East Valley Campus.

5. Hire more adjunct faculty as the number of class sections increases. Although we have added to our adjunct pool, the number of adjunct faculty members available to teach remains about the same due to the loss of some faculty. Hiring more adjunct faculty needs to continue as a program objective to allow us flexibility with class coverage

6. Increase external marketing of the program. Work with local high schools and other institution to better promote the accounting program and increase potential student awareness.

This continues to be a program objective as our outreach has been limited over the last year. Our program participated in one student outreach program and one of our adjuncts participate in counseling potential students on the accounting program.


Current Program Objectives (taken from last year’s PRU) 1. Limited number of class sections affects our students' ability to earn a certificate or transfer in

a desirable amount of time. 2. Additional courses need to be offered in our satellite campuses giving student more options

for taking classes. 3. Hire more adjunct faculty as the number of class sections increases. 4. Increase external marketing of the program. Work with local high schools and other

institutions to better promote the accounting program and increase potential student awareness.

Program Objectives for next year (source: Faculty, working with Dean as needed) 1. Incorporate Voluntary Income Tax Assistance program(VITA) into accounting program by

either partnering with non-profit or through adjunct faculty leadership. This will give students “real world” experience preparing income tax returns while helping low income individuals and families through community service.

2. Identify non-tradition time periods to offer classes thereby increasing the opportunities for students to take accounting classes within their schedules.

3. Hire more adjunct faculty as the number of class sections increases and for assignment flexibility.

4. Increase external marketing of the program. Work with local high schools and other institutions to better promote the accounting program and increase potential student awareness.


PROGRAM REVIEW UPDATE ADDENDUM

Program Name: Accounting_______________________________________ 1. NEEDS

A. NEW OR REPLACEMENT FACULTY 1

* TCP = “Total Cost of Position” for one year is the cost of an average salary plus benefits for an individual. New positions (not replacement positions) also require space and equipment. Please speak with your college Business Officer to obtain accurate cost estimates. Please be sure to add related office space, equipment and other needs for new positions to the appropriate form and mention the link to the position.

1 If your SLO assessment results make clear that particular resources are needed to more effectively serve students please be sure to note that in the “reason” section of this form.

List faculty positions needed for the upcoming Academic Year. Please justify and explain each Faculty request based on rubric criteria for your college. Place titles on list in order (rank) or importance.

Indicate New (N) or

Replacement (R)

Annual TCP*

1. Reason:

2. Reason:

3. Reason:

4. Reason:

5. Reason:

6. Reason:


Program Name: Accounting_______________________________________

B. NEW OR REPLACEMENT CLASSIFIED STAFF 2



List classified staff positions needed for the upcoming Academic Year. Please justify and explain each Classified Staff request based on rubric criteria for your college. Place titles on list in order (rank) or importance.

Indicate New (N) or

Replacement (R)

Annual TCP*

1. Reason:

2. Reason:

3. Reason:

4. Reason:

5. Reason:

6. Reason:


Program Name: Accounting_______________________________________

C. NEW OR REPLACEMENT ADMINISTRATOR 3



List administrator positions needed for the upcoming Academic Year. Please justify and explain each Administrator request based on rubric criteria for your college. Place titles on list in order (rank) or importance.

Indicate New (N) or

Replacement (R)

Annual TCP*

1. Reason:

2. Reason:

3. Reason:

4. Reason:

5. Reason:

6. Reason:


Program Name: Accounting _________________________________________

2. Equipment (excluding technology) Needs Not Covered by Current Budget 4

List Equipment or Equipment Repair Needed for the upcoming academic year. Please list/summarize the needs of your unit on your college below. Please be as specific and as brief as possible. Place items on list in order (rank) or importance.

*Indicate whether

Equipment is for

Instructional (I) or Non-

Instructional purposes (N)

Annual TCO**

Cost per

item

Number Requeste

d

Total Cost of

Request

1. Reason:

2. Reason:

3. Reason:

4. Reason:

5. Reason:

6. Reason:

* Instructional Equipment is defined as equipment purchased for instructional activities involving presentation and/or hands-on experience to enhance student learning and skills development (i.e. desk for student or faculty use). Non-Instructional Equipment is defined as tangible district property of a more or less permanent nature that cannot be easily lost, stolen or destroyed; but which replaces, modernizes, or expands an existing instructional program. Furniture and computer software, which is an integral and necessary component for the use of other specific instructional equipment, may be included (i.e. desk for office staff). ** TCO = “Total Cost of Ownership” for one year is the cost of an average cost for one year. Please speak with your college Business Officer to obtain accurate cost estimates. Please be sure to check with your department chair to clarify what you current budget allotment are. If equipment needs are linked to a position please be sure to mention that linkage.



Program Name: _Accounting ________________________________________ 3. Technology (Computers and equipment attached to them) ++

Needs Not Covered by Current Budget: 5 NOTE: Technology: excludes software, network infrastructure, furniture, and consumables (toner,

cartridges, etc)

Annual TCO*

Priority EQUIPMENT REQUESTED

New (N) or

Replace-ment (R)

Program: New (N) or Continuing

(C)

Location (i.e Office, Classroom,

etc.)

Is there existing

Infrastruc-ture?

How many users

served?

Has it been repaired

frequently? Cost per

item

Number Requeste

d

Total Cost of

Request 1. Usage / Justification

2. Usage / Justification




* TCO = “Total Cost of Ownership” for one year is the cost of an average cost for one year. Please speak with your college Business Officer to obtain accurate cost estimates. Please be sure to check with your department chair to clarify what you current budget allotment are. If equipment needs are linked to a position please be sure to mention that linkage. Please speak with your Microsupport Computer Supervisor to obtain accurate cost estimates. ++ Technology is a computer, equipment that attaches to a computer, or equipment that is driven by a computer.

Remember to keep in mind your college’s prioritization rubrics when justifying your request.

5 If your SLO assessment results make clear that particular resources are needed to more effectively serve students please be sure to note that in the “justification” section of this form.


Program Name: Accounting_________________________________________ 4. Facilities Needs Not Covered by Current Building or Remodeling Projects*6

List Facility Needs for the upcoming academic year. (Remodels, Renovations or added new facilities) Place items on list in order (rank) or importance.

Annual TCO*

Total Cost of Request

1. Reason:

2. Reason:

3. Reason:

4. Reason:

5. Reason:

6. Reason:

* Please contact your college VP of Business or your Director of Facilities, Operations and Maintenance to obtain an accurate cost estimate and to learn if the facilities you need are already in the planning stages.



Program Name: Accounting _________________________________________

5. Professional or Organizational Development Needs Not Covered by Current Budget*7

List Professional Development Needs for the upcoming academic year. Reasons might include in response to assessment findings or the need to update skills to comply with state, federal, professional organization requirements or the need to update skills/competencies. Please be as specific and as brief as possible. Some items may not have a cost per se, but reflect the need to spend current staff time differently. Place items on list in order (rank) or importance.

Annual TCO*

Cost per item

Number Requested


1. Reason:

2. Reason:

3. Reason:

4. Reason:

5. Reason:

6. Reason:

*It is recommended that you speak with Human Resources or the Management Association to see if your request can be met with current budget.



Program Name: _Accounting ________________________________________ 6. Student Support Services (see definition below**)

Services needed by your Program over and above what is currently provided by student services at your college. These needs will be communicated to Student Services at your college 8

List Student Support Services Needs for the upcoming academic year. Please list/summarize the needs of your unit on your college below. Please be as specific and as brief as possible. Not all needs will have a cost, but may require a reallocation of current staff time.

CTE Counselor 1. Reason: Provide student academic/career advising in regard to CTE programs. 2. Increase the number of accounting tutors. Reason: Currently minimal number of tutors available. Increasing the number will provide students with greater flexibility to access this necessary and valuable service. 3. Reason:

4. Reason:

5. Reason:

6. Reason:

**Student Support Services include for example: tutoring, counseling, international students, EOPS, job placement, admissions and records, student assessment (placement), health services, student activities, college safety and police, food services, student financial aid, and matriculation.



Program Name: _Accounting ________________________________________ 7. Library Needs Not Covered by Current Library Holdings 9 Needed by the Program over and above what is currently provided. These needs will be communicated to the Library

List Library Needs for the upcoming academic year. Please list/summarize the needs of your unit on your college below. Please be as specific and as brief as possible. Place items on list in order (rank) or importance.

1. Reason:

2. Reason:

3. Reason:

4. Reason:

5. Reason:

6. Reason:



Program Name: _Accounting ________________________________________

8. Learning Support Center Services Not Covered by Current budget *.

List Learning Support Center Services Needs If your unit is responsible for running a learning support center such as the Writing and Reading Center, the Math Learning Center, Computer lab or similar learning support center please address those needs here. These do not include laboratory components that are required of a course. Place items on list in order (rank) or importance.

Total Cost of Requests If the cost is the responsibility of an administrative

unit you do not need to list it here.

Cost per item

Number

Requested

Total Cost

Ongoing (O) or

one-time (OT) cost

1. Reason:

2. Reason:

3. Reason:

4. Reason:

5. Reason:

*It is recommended that you speak with your college IMC and/or Lab Coordinators to see if your request can be met within the current budget and to get an estimated cost if new funding is needed.


Program Name: _Accounting ________________________________________ 9. OTHER NEEDS not covered by current budget 10

List Other Needs that do not fit elsewhere. Please be as specific and as brief as possible. Not all needs will have a cost, but may require a reallocation of current staff time. Place items on list in order (rank) or importance.

Annual TCO*

Cost per item

Number

Requested


1. Reason:

2. Reason:

3. Reason:

4. Reason:

5. Reason:

6. Reason:

Completed by: John Gerardi

Date: October 11, 2016



Career and Technical Education Program Review Addendum

In compliance with Education Code Section 78016 (a) Every vocational or occupational training program offered by a community college district shall be reviewed every two years by the governing board of the district to ensure that each program, as demonstrated by the California Occupational Information System, including the State-Local Cooperative Labor Market Information Program established in Section 10533 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, does all of the following:

1) Meets documented labor market demand; 2) Does not represent unnecessary duplication of other manpower training programs in the area; and, 3) Is of demonstrated effectiveness as measured by the employment and completion success of its students.

The CTE Launchboard The CTE Launchboard is a statewide system supported by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office and hosted by Cal-PASS Plus. The Launchboard is free to use but a login and password need to be requested. You can request a new account here.

Once in the Launchboard, you have access to reports summarizing program outcomes and detailed tables with historical, regional, and state comparison data.

After this selection, you can pick the college, sector or program (by TOP code) and year. Please note that for some measures, like wages and employment, the most current data is 2 or 3 years prior.

The data in the Launchboard comes from the CCCCO MIS data, EDD UI Wage data, CTE Outcomes data, EMSI labor market information on jobs and salaries, and Insight Center for Community Economic Development.

https://www.calpassplus.org/user/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fLaunchboard%2fSnapshot.aspx


1. Meets documented labor market demand

TOP Code 050200: Accounting

2. Does not represent unnecessary duplication of other manpower training programs in the area



3. Is of demonstrated effectiveness as measured by the employment and completion success of its students.




Here is a snapshot of these and other questions on the Launchboard:

The Office of Institutional Research can help with this information as well as other information you might

need.

mailto:[email protected]?subject=CTE%20Data%20for%20Program%20Review

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