Non-Academic Program Review Template · The Photography Program curriculum entails both theory and practicum teaching that is designed to provide students with a comprehensive photographic

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Instructional Programs 2017-2018 Self-Study

Three-Year Program Review Template [PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT]

[TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING]

Statement of Collaboration The program faculty listed below collaborated in an open and forthright dialogue to prepare this Self Study. Statements included herein accurately reflect the conclusions and opinions by consensus of the program faculty involved in the self-study. Participants in the Self-Study MELODY LA MONTIA

Authorization After the document is complete, it must be signed by the Principal Author, the Department Coordinator, and the Dean prior to submission to the Program Review Committee. Melody La Montia

Professor of Photography

11/01/2017

Printed name of Principal Author Signature Title Date

Printed name of Department Coordinator

Signature Title Date

Printed name of Dean

Signature Title Date


1.0 Mission and Goals

The College’s Mission, Vision, Core Values and Goals drive all college activities. The Program Review committee would like to understand the connection of your program to the College’s Mission, Vision, Core Values and Goals. Summarize how your program supports each area.

1.01 Mission: To prepare students for immediate entry into today’s workforce and/or transfer to a four- year degree

university. Our Program prepares students to work in a multitude of industries that utilize photography.

The Photography Program curriculum entails both theory and practicum teaching that is designed to

provide students with a comprehensive photographic foundation. In addition, our program offers advanced

technical training that provides the working professional student an opportunity to upgrade their present

skills. All the faculty members in the photography department are strongly committed to our students and

work individually with students to assist them in becoming successful learners.

1.02 Vision:

The photographic industry is tied to the fast paced changes of technology. Our vision is to keep the

photography department up to date on the cutting edge of technology therefore providing our students

with an education that authentically prepares them for a profession in the photographic industry. We

want our photography students to feel confident that an education at Fullerton College has provided them

with a wealth of knowledge that will promote an enthusiasm to continue personal growth and a long-life

appreciation for the power of learning.

1.03 Core Values: The Photography Department at Fullerton College works hard to implement the college’s core values into all of our teaching.

• We respect and value the diversity of our entire community.

We have many projects that work with our diverse community outside of the classroom.

• We value tradition and innovation.

The photography department is very active in working with the library to provide continued

documentation of the colleges day to day functions and works with many other departments in the college

for promotion and innovation utilizing photography.

• We support the involvement of all in the decision-making process.

We have faculty serving on several committees within the college to be part of the

decision-making process.

• We expect everyone to continue growing and learning.

Photography faculty members are active in staying up-to-date with new technology and

teaching trends.

http://www.fullcoll.edu/president/mission-statement



http://www.fullcoll.edu/president/fullerton-college-goals-institutional-slos





http://www.fullcoll.edu/president/fullerton-college-goals-institutional-slos


2.0 Program Data & Trends Analysis

2.1 Key Performance Indicators (KPI) For each KPI listed below, analyze and report your findings and describe what they mean. (Attach 5-year longitudinal data from Office of Institutional Research and Planning (OIRP) to Appendix.)

KPI Findings Enrollment

The program has shown an enrollment decrease from 2013 of 566 to 489. This decrease seems to reflect the overall decrease in the college’s general enrollment.

Total FTES 105.1 – 91.7 resident while we see an increase in non resident from 1.7 -2.9

Sections 28 – 38. 10 section increased

FTEF 8.3 – 8.8

Fill Rate 107.1 – 89.9 – although there is an overall decrease in fill rate the department’s current fill rate at nearly 90% is still considered strong.

WSCH/FTEF 387 – 323.7

Retention Retention rates have shown a steady increase from 83.2% - 85.9% With the contrast of increased retention in contrast to a decrease enrollment perhaps indicates that more student photography majors are now attending program with a greater successful outcome.

Success Success rate has increased from 70.5% - 77.1% As reflected above in retention rates as well perhaps this increased success rate indicates that more student photography majors are now attending program with a greater successful outcome.


2.2 Peer Institution Comparison Complete the table below.

How does your program compare with peer institutions? Provide a narrative of your comparison. (Peer institutions are colleges or programs identified by the Office of Institutional Research and Planning (OIRP)).

Peer Colleges/Spring 2017 (Peer colleges chosen for similar enrollment numbers and for shared degree and certificate programs)

Peer A Foothill College Peer B Lake Tahoe Peer C Diablo Peer D East L.A. 2.2.1 The Fullerton College Photography Program was 3rd in Retention Rate ( 85.9%) with Foothill

College being first. (97.87%) and East L.A. having (89.42%.) Diablo College (67.92%)

2.2.2 The Fullerton College Photography Department was a close 2nd in Success Rate (7.1%) and Foothill

College being first (78.2 %), East L.A. College (71.92) and then Diablo College (50.94%)

2.2.3 The Fullerton College Photography Program was first in total awards presented (12 total) than Foothill

College (9 total), East L.A. College (10 total), Lake Tahoe College (0 total), and Diablo College (0 total).

2.2.4 The Fullerton College Photography Program and East L.A awarded the most Associate Degrees (5)

and Foothill College 2nd (2) and Lake Tahoe College and Diablo College awarded no degrees. (0 )

2.2.5 The Fullerton College Photography Program awarded more combined certificates/degrees

than any of our peer group colleges. A decrease in awards and enrollment from the previous

program review is also reflected by all other peer colleges. This indicates there must be a

statewide trend of CTE programs experiencing a decrease in enrollment.

2.3 Achievement Gap Indicate achievement gap for each of the groups listed below. (Attach to Appendix the Success and Retention by Ethnicity Data as identified by the Office of Institutional Research and Planning.)

Group % Retention % Success

Males 83.5 - 84 69.1 – 74.4

Females 82 – 88.5 71.8 - 81.9

College/Program: Your Program Peer A Peer B Peer C Peer D

Retention: 85.9% 83.3 97.87 67.92 89.42

Success: 77.1% (78.57% re: data mart)

76.67 78.72 50.94 71.92

Degrees Awarded: 5 2 0 0 5

Certificates Awarded: 7 7 0 0 5

Transfers: 547 368 37 658 34


Asian-American 79.2 -83.3 62.5 - 78.6

African-American 76.9 – 80.0 46.2 – 40.0

Filipino 90.5 – 92.9 90.5 – 92.0

Hispanic 82.3 – 84.8 69.3 – 76.7

Native American 100 - 66.7 100 -66.7

Other Non-White 84.-84.6 61.5 – 76.9

Pacific Islander 100 – 80.0 100 – 80.0

White 84.3 – 88.6 75.7 - 77

Unknown 89.7 – 93.3 69.0 – 80.0

Range (Max-Min) 83.2 – 85.9 70.5 – 77.1

2.4 Program Effectiveness Since your previous Program Review Self-Study, what significant changes have occurred that impact the effectiveness of your program? 2.4.1 Since the department’s last Program Review, the Photography Department has shown an

increase in the number of students obtaining Associate Arts degrees. Curiously there has

also been an increase in non-resident students.

2.42 Since our last Program Review we did lose a primary tenure faculty that has never been replaced.

The loss of this faculty member has had a noticeable impact on the program. We have seen a

significant decrease in Professional Certificates being awarded which we believe is related to the

loss of this fulltime faculty member. How this loss of faculty has effected the program is twofold.

a. The photography program has two sides - one being digitally based and the other being traditional

film/ alternative processes based. Both have a strong retention and success rate however, both areas

require a great deal of time and expertise to support the curriculum, labs and equipment – and the

two areas never seem to work as one department. When we had the third faculty member the faculty

member supported both digital and traditional areas and bridged the two sides together more

seamlessly providing students with more sense of community within the photographic department.

The division between traditional and digital photography is detrimental to the program and

leaves students confused about pursuing a career path in photography.

b. The department has also increased the amount of sections which means the department is now being

run by more adjunct (six to be exact) compared to the original three full-time faculty. The adjunct

faculty (who teach the introduction courses) simply do not have a personal investment and/or

obligation to help promote or develop the photography program. And with so many adjunct faculty

we seem to be missing a cohesive core to the first year courses in the program. Plus it is difficult

to find qualified adjunct instructors. An experienced photographer will consider a full-time job but

won’t usually commit to a part-time teaching position in as much as it ties them down too much

and hinders their professional photography work.

2.43 The Photography Program recently received funding from the Strong Workforce Initiative. This

funding enabled many updates to the Photography Program, including an updated Digital Lab,

Installation of an Instructors Workstation in primary lecture room, and the creation of a new

stylized website. These new improvements have greatly increased the quality of the

Photography Program.


2.5 Describe any laws, regulations, trends, policies, procedures or other influences that have an impact on the effectiveness of your program. Please include any other data (internal or external) that may be relevant to student achievement, learning, and trends within your Basic Skills, CTE, or Transfer Education programs. 2.5.1 The Photography Department works closely with our Advisory Committee that consists of

national photographic organizations, professional photographers, industrial representatives,

and successful alumni students. The advisory committee annually reviews the Department’s

curriculum, course content, technology, and resources to determine the effectiveness of the

Photography Program to provide education and training to meet current and required

standards in Photographic Industries.

2.5.2 The Photography Program is about six years old ( which is still considered fairly new in relation

to other CTE programs at the college) and has very little web presence. In addition is has been

discovered that the Fullerton College Photography Program is not even listed on some statewide

college websites. Since reports indicate that students conduct most of their research via their phones,

not having a strong web presence greatly impacts the recruitment of new students to the program.

2.6 Provide any other data that is relevant to your self-study.

26.1 Professional photography is utilized in virtually every industry imaginable. Photography offers

an abundance of career opportunities. This program is designed to develop the skills necessary

for entry-‐ level positions into a multitude of occupations requiring a photographic foundation and technical photography skills. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics acknowledges the

diversity photographic professions and produces a list of a multitude of industries that employment requiring a photographic foundation.

U.S. BUREUA OF LABOR OF STATISTICS/Occupational Employment Statistics for this Occupation

Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided.

27-4021 Photographers

Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Radio and Television Broadcasting

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers

Motion Picture and Video Industries

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water

Other Personal Services

Personal Care Services

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories


Other industries for this occupation27-4021 Photographers

All Sectors in this list

Sectors 31, 32, and 33 Manufacturing

Sector 42 Wholesale Trade

Sectors 44 and 45 Retail Trade

Sectors 48 and 49 Transportation and Warehousing

Sector 51 Information

Sector 52 Finance and Insurance

Sector 53 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Sector 54 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Sector 55 Management of Companies and Enterprises

Sector 56Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

Sector 61 Educational Services

Sector 62 Health Care and Social Assistance

Sector 71 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

Sector 72 Accommodation and Food Services

Sector 81 Other Services (except Federal, State, and Local Government)

Sector 99 Federal, State, and Local Government (OES Designation)

3.0 Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Challenges (SWOC) Based on your analysis in 2.1 through 2.6, answer the following questions:

3.1 What are the strengths of your program?

3.1.1 The Photography Department has had a significant increase in awards of Associate Arts Degree in

Photography and Professional Photography Certificates.

3.1.2 The Photography Department has a steady increase of student success and retention.

3.1.3 Students have the opportunity of learning through “hands on” exercises and developing skills using

state of the art computers and photographic equipment. Many of our classes simulate actual working

environments of professional photographers, to further prepare students for gaining employment. The

classes that mirror professional jobs are the most popular classes with students and are probably the

reason we are seeing a significant increase in both Degrees and Certificates.

3.1.4 Students learn to use a variety of software applications, generate business proposals, create

project scheduling, and practice a variety of management skills, that are transferable to a myriad of

subject studies and occupations. Learning all these skills improves student success both in and outside

of the classroom.

3.1.5 Students also examine the enormous impact photography has in our lives and in our understanding

of humanities in a variety of cultures. Many photography courses explore the historical progression

of photography, personal expression, intellectual response to imagery, and conceptual connation.

These studies prepare students for further academic work and transfers to four–year universities.

3.1.6 The Photography Program offers students the opportunities to gain cross-disciplinary knowledge by

participating in many collaborative projects with other departments. Students have worked on projects


with Art, Theater, CRTV, Journalism, Creative Writing, Languages, the Library (historical

documentation and restoration), Welding, Automotive, Physical Education, Counseling, and Printing.

Cross-disciplinary knowledge helps students see the discipline of photography more broadly based and

helps improve student success.

3.1.7 Faculty in the Photography Program are always working towards improving the program

through improving both curriculum and practical experience. It is important that the program

authentically prepares students for employment in photographic industries and/or transfer to a

four-year university.

3.1.8 The photography department works closely with an Advisory Committee, consisting of professional

industry leaders, that annually evaluate our program and provide direction to ensure the program’s course content authentically reflects current professional standards.

3.1.9 The Photography Program’s retention and success rates for the Hispanic/Latino group are

steadily improving.

3.10 The Photography Department works closely with numerous other departments within the college. Photography services, consultation, and photographic support are offered campus wide at no cost to any departments asking for photographic assistance. 3.11 The Photography Department works closely with many businesses and organizations within the community offering photography services most often at no cost. The collaboration benefits both the community and students by offering students a chance to receive hands on experience and offers local businesses benefits of having a college in their community.

3.2. What are the weaknesses of your program?

3.2.1 The retention and success rates for the African American and Native American groups are still low.

3.2.3 The physical space of the Photography Department is small and cramped, especially when

compared with our Peer College Groups that have equipment rooms, studios, and

dedicated computer labs for student home work and projects. Our department is in great

need of an equipment room to house our studio and photography equipment/supplies.

At present most of our supplies are spread out through several classrooms finding any

space available to occupy.

. 3.2.4 The Photography Program needs a stronger student equipment loan program. We are extremely

limited on equipment that students can borrow to complete assignments. Other peer colleges have

a well-stocked equipment loan program that attracts many students and helps improve student

enrollment and retention. The Advisory Committee has requested we implement this program so

that students may have ample hands on experience with equipment they will encounter in work

related industries.

3.2.5 As discussed in 2.42 (B) the division that exists between traditional and digital photography

creates confusion within the Photography Program.


3.2.6 Students do not have access to Macintosh Computers to complete homework assignments and develop their computer skills. Students are often late with homework assignments and projects complaining of not having necessary equipment at home or access to school equipment by which to complete course work. At present we have only two extra computers and one printer in our classroom/lab that students may use outside of their normal class hours. The problem is the students only have access to these computers when other lab/classes are in session. We do allow for students to come in and use these computers while other lab/classes are in session however, this can cause some disruption to classes that are being taught at the time. Waiting to use these two computers often results in students forming lines in the hallway waiting to use the two available computers. There is no Open Macintosh Computer Lab in the entire college campus. Fullerton College is the only college with visual programs that does not have an Open Macintosh Computer Lab available for student use. Not only photography but,all of the Communications Department would benefit by having an Open Macintosh Computer Lab for student access.

3.3 What opportunities exist for your program?

3.3.1 As our department builds relationships with more photographic companies and organizations the

opportunity for establishing student employment programs and mentoring services are increasing.

3.3.2 We have been approached by a well known gallery to perhaps begin a mentoring program

with them.

3.3.3 Possibilities of expanding into 3D printing and gaming industries.

3.3.4 The Fullerton College Professional Photography Program is poised to become a leading Southern California CTE Photography Program that is an affordable alternative to expensive private colleges. A Professional Advisory Committee, with members from many National and Professional Photography Organizations, fully endorses the Fullerton College Photography Program. The Photography Program has faculty with more than thirty years of commercial photography experience, has curriculum that prepares students for employment and mirrors industry occupations, has an established internship program to assist students entering the work force, and has a current presence of international students enrolled in the program presenting opportunities for further international collaborations.

3.4 What challenges exist for your program?

3.4.1 We need to develop consistent funding for classroom technology upgrades. Digital technology

advances so quickly it is difficult to keep equipment and technology updated to the latest

standards because of budgetary concerns. Our challenge is to find sources of continued revenue to

fulfill our future technology needs. The Advisory Committee has requested the department seek

additional funding sources so that our department may continue to purchase new equipment and

software as needed to remain current with industry standards.

3.4.2 The Photography Department needs to reach out to more students and make the Photography Department


more visible and easy to find for those students wishing to pursue a career in photography. We need to create brochures and pamphlets to be used in recruiting strategies.

3.4.2 We need to replace the vacant faculty position. The Photography Advisory Committee has requested that the department fill this vacancy immediately with an instructor possessing a commercial photography background. 3.4.3 Increased administrative paper work is overtaxing the time of faculty members. The accumulated time

it takes to complete comprehensive Program Review, PSLOAs, CSLOAs, and ISLOs, literally consumes

weeks of faculty time. The valuable time invested in completing newly mandated forms and procedures

could and should be used for writing lectures, updating classroom presentations, staff development,

implementing department activities, and serving on college committees. The added paper work placed

on faculty in the last few years is especially difficult for technology/vocational instructors. In addition

to teaching responsibilities, vocational faculty members also have the increased responsibility for the

maintenance and updates of all labs and equipment. Often programs, which are designed with the

implied purpose of enhancing student achievement result instead, in diminishing faculty's ability to

implement department activities that directly enhance student success.

3.4.4 It is always challenging finding qualified instructors to teach courses within our program. Unfortunately our district requires a minimum of a Masters Degree in photography to teach and most experienced working photographers don’t have a masters. Usually experienced professional photographers have a B.F.A. at the most and then begin working. Most persons with an MA or MFA don’t really have any practical work experience. Also, a working professional might be interested in changing careers for a fulltime teaching position but is too busy working as a professional photographer to commit to teaching adjunct, therefore our adjunct pool is often not that ideal for teaching within our CTE Photography Program.

4.0 Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) Assessment 4.1 List your program level SLOs and complete the expandable table below.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

(PSLOs)

Date Assessment Completed

Date(s) Data

Analyzed

Date(s) Data Used

For Improvement

Number of Cycles

Completed

1. Upon successful completion of the Associate Arts Degree in Photography the student will be qualified for entry- level employment and/or transfer to a four-year university.

Fall 2014 May 2015 May 2015 2

2. Upon successful completion of courses leading to the Certificate in Professional Photography students will be able to produce a variety of lighting diagrams necessary to be qualified for entry-level employment.

Fall 2014 May 2015 May 2015 2


3.

4.2 Assessment: Complete the expandable table below.

Program Student Learning Outcomes Assessment for Instructional Programs at Fullerton College

Intended Outcomes Means of Assessment & Criteria for Success

Summary of Data Collected

Use of Results

1.Upon successful completion of the

Associate Arts Degree in

Photography the student will be

qualified for entry-level

employment and/or transfer to a

four-year university.

Presented curriculum

and course content

to advisory

committee.

Need new faculty

member.

Applied to hire new faculty member (turned down)

2. Upon successful completion of courses leading to the Certificate in Professional Photography students will be able to produce a variety of lighting diagrams necessary to be qualified for entry-level employment.

Presented curriculum

and course content

to advisory

committee.

Needed to change

instructor status for

wedding photography

Spring 2016 Approved at DCCC 2/2016

4.3 What percentage of your program level SLOs have ongoing assessment? Comment on progress/lack of progress. 4.3.1 100% 4.4 How has assessment of program level SLOs led to improvements in student learning and achievement? 4.4.1 Some teaching assignments have been adjusted to strengthen specific skills. 4.5 How has assessment of program-level SLOs led to improvements in transfer or certificate/degree awards?

4.5.1 We have seen an increase in Associate Degree Awards. 4.5.2 We have not seen an increase In Professional Photography Certificates.

4.6 What challenges remain to make your program level SLOAs more effective? 4.6.1 We still need to work on integrating our Program SLOA’s more into the ISLO’s.

5.0 Evaluation of Progress Toward Previous Goals/SAP’s (Future program review templates for this

section will identify “previous goals” as “previous strategic action plans”-- SAP’s.)


5.1 List the goals from your last self-study/program review.

5.1.1 Research and develop course content and programs to remain current with industry standards.

5.1.2 Continue to establish new resources and re-establish old relationships with Photographic

Industries and Photographic Organizations.

5.1.3 Acquire additional space for photography equipment room.

5.1.4 Develop consistent funding for computer software and technology equipment upgrades.

5.1.5 Research and develop methods to increase student enrollment.

5.1.6 Establish stronger relationships with Cal State University system to assist students for transfer

to a four-‐ year university.

5.17 We have discovered that the Fullerton College Photography Program does not have any online

web/internet presence. This is probably due to our Program being relatively new. Our plan is

to research internet portals and web based college resource lists, and provide updated

information about the Fullerton College Photography Department. This should help bring

awareness about the Fullerton College Photography Department and increase enrollment.

5.2 Describe the level of success and/or progress achieved in the goals listed above.

5.2.1 Staying current with curriculum is a ongoing task in this industry. We continue our progress. 5.2.3 Have added a three new companies for student internship and working on more. 5.2.4 Have not found any additional space to hold equipment – this continues to be a challenge. 5.2.5 Obtained some SWI funding to replace worn out computers. Still need to work on continued funding to improve studio equipment and grow student loan program. 5.2.6 Started working with recruiter to set up plans to help increase enrollment. 5.2.7 Create new website and starting implementation of SEO strategies. 5.2.8 Have not made any progress with establishing stronger relationships with Universities for purpose of student transfers.

5.3 How did you measure the level of success and/or progress achieved in the goals listed above?

5.3.1 The Photography Department works closely with an Advisory Committee and all goals and activities

within the department are presented at the Annual Advisory Committee and evaluated within the committee

discussion.

5.4 Provide examples of how the goals in the last cycle contributed to the continuous quality improvement of your program.


5.4.1 By researching new methods of increasing enrollment we found that we needed to have a stronger

online presence so we created a new and highly stylized website. Students are now able to go online

to our website and view actual work created within the department, have access to detailed course

information, and learn more about the mission and vision of the department.

5.4.2 By researching more companies for possible mentorships we have added a three new companies for student internships.

5.5 In cases where resources were allocated toward goals in the last cycle, how did the resources contribute to the improvement of the program?

5.5. 1 Student workplace skills are developed and strengthened through hands on experience and access

to specialized industry equipment. The quality of the CTE Photography Program has been greatly

improved by funding from SWI and being able to purchasing new Imac computers and studio

equipment, which provides students access to current specialized technology and equipment they

will find in the workplace.

5.5.1 No resources directly from the college were allocated in the last cycle. 5.6 If funds were not allocated in the last review cycle, how did it impact your program?

5.6.1 If we hadn’t of obtained funding from the SWI program our department would have been impacted very negatively since our technology was beginning to fall behind current industry standards. 6.0 Strategic Action Plans (SAP) [formerly called Goals (6) and Requests for Resources (7)] Using the tables below, list the strategic action plans (SAPs) for your program. These plans should follow logically from the information provided in the self-study. Use a separate table for each SAP.

SAPs for this three-year cycle:

STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN # 1 # 1 Describe Strategic Action Plan: (formerly called short-term goal)

Hire Full-time Faculty to replace vacancy from retiree

List College goal/objective the plan meets:

College Goal #: Hire faculty member for Fall 2017 Objective #: To increase quality of program by having invested full-time faculty

Describe the SAP: (Include persons responsible and timeframe.)

Technology and Engineering Division Division Dean Fall 2018

What Measurable Outcome is anticipated for this SAP?

Increase student Associate Degrees and Professional Certificates by increasing the quality of instruction obtainable from having another full-time instructor vs. a stable of adjuncts.

What specific aspects of this SAP can be accomplished without additional financial

none


resources?

If additional financial resources would be required to accomplish this SAP, please complete the section below. Keep in mind that requests for resources must follow logically from the information provided in this self-study.

Type of Resource Requested Dollar Amount Potential Funding Source

Personnel $55,380 7,648

13,468

General Fund

Facilities

Equipment

Supplies

Computer Hardware

Computer Software

Training

Other

Total Requested Amount $76,496 General Fund

STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN # 2 #2 Describe Strategic Action

Plan: (formerly called short-term goal)

Recruitment Brochures and Supplies


College Goal #: Increase enrollment Objective #:Increase awareness of Photography Program and enrollment


Melody La Montia 6 months


Increased enrollment

What specific aspects of this SAP can be accomplished without additional financial resources?

none

If additional financial resources would be required to accomplish this SAP, please complete the section


below. Keep in mind that requests for resources must follow logically from the information provided in this self-study.


Personnel Facilities

Equipment 6,000 Program Review Allocation

Supplies 2,000 Program Review Allocation

Computer Hardware

Computer Software

Training

Other

Total Requested Amount 8,000 Program Review Allocation

STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN # 3

#3 Describe Strategic Action


Develop and offer new curriculum


College Goal #: Improve Curriculum offering Objective #: To increase quality of program by new and updated

curriculum Describe the SAP: (Include persons responsible and timeframe.)

Melody La Montia 1- 2 years


Increased enrollment and retention


all





Equipment

Supplies

Computer Hardware

Computer Software

Training

Other

Total Requested Amount $ 0 $0




Increase Student Loan Equipment Program


College Goal #: Hire faculty member for Fall 2017 Objective #: To increase quality of program by having invested full-time

faculty Describe the SAP: (Include persons responsible and timeframe.)

Melody La Montia Six months




none







Computer Hardware

Computer Software

Training

Other


STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN # 5 #5 Describe Strategic Action Plan: (formerly called short-term goal)

Studio Equipment Purchase


College Goal #: Increase enrollment Objective #:Increase quality of photography program


Melody La Montia Six months



What specific aspects of this SAP can be accomplished

none


without additional financial resources?



Personnel

Facilities



Computer Hardware

Computer Software

Training

Other





Lab Equipment and Software Updates


College Goal #: Increase enrollment Objective #:Increase quality of photography program


Melody La Montia 1-2 years



What specific aspects of this SAP can be accomplished without additional financial

none


resources?






Computer Hardware

Computer Software

Training

Other



7.0 Long Term Plans Describe the long term plans (four-six years) for your program. Please consider future trends in your narrative. (Identifying financial resources needed for these plans is optional.) Our building is going to be renovated in about four years (working with architect now) so we are hoping we will be able to configure our allotted space to be more efficient and have both professional shooting studios and upgraded digital labs for student use. Everything about our program is very competitive with peer groups except our facilities. We believe if we could improve our facilities we would increase the quality of our program and could become one of the top Photographic Programs in the state and increase enrollment greatly.

8.0 Self-Study Summary This section provides the reader with an overview of the highlights, themes, and key elements of this self-study. It should not include new information that is not mentioned in other sections of this document. The Fullerton College Photography Program’s mission is to prepare students for immediate entry into today’s workforce and/or transfer to a four- year degree program. Our Program prepares students to work in a multitude of industries that utilize photography. The Photography Program’s curriculum entails both theory and practicum teaching that is designed to provide students with a comprehensive photographic foundation. In addition, our program offers advanced technical training that provides the working professional student an opportunity to upgrade their present skills. The total sum of Associate Degrees and Photography Certificates awards given by the Fullerton Photography Program, exceeded the number of awards given by any college photography peer groups. In addition, the Photography Program continues to show a marked increase in student retention and success. A decrease in enrollment was indicated. This decrease seems to reflect the overall decrease in the college’s general enrollment. The Photography department works closely with an Advisory Committee that consists of national photographic organizations, professional photographers, industrial representatives, and successful alumni students. The advisory committee annually reviews the department’s curriculum, course content, technology, and resources to determine the effectiveness of the Photography Program to provide education and training to meet current and required standards in Photographic Industries. Recommendations from the Advisory Committee that were implemented since the last Program Review were updating the Digital Lab and strengthening relationships with local businesses that resulted in providing additional mentor and internships opportunities for Fullerton College Photography students. The Photography Advisory Committee has requested that the department fill this vacancy immediately with an instructor possessing a commercial photography background. In addition. the Advisory

Committee has requested the department seek additional funding sources so that our department may remain

continue to purchase new equipment and software to remain current with industry standards. The photography Department was successful in completing all PSLOAs and CSLOAs and has established on going assessments. Improvements have been made with assessment findings by adding and adjusting curriculum and course content.


The three major challenges currently facing the department is that the position left vacant from the retirement of a principal faculty member has not yet been filled, the facilities of the Photography Department require expansion, and new recruitment strategies need to be implemented to increase enrollment. Specific future goals of the Photography Department include developing new photography curriculum, expanding the student equipment loan program, researching continued program funding, strengthening the mentor and internship programs, and working with the district architectural company for our building renovation. The Photography Program is a strong thriving CTE Program that adds great value to both Fullerton College and the surrounding communities. The Photography Program’s overall vision is to provide our students with an education that authentically prepares them for a profession in the photographic industry and/or a successful transfer to a four-year university. In addition we strive to help the student develop personal integrity and high ethical standards. All our faculty members are committed to excellence in teaching and working closely with our students by providing compassionate guidance to assist students in their success and develop a long-life appreciation for the power of learning.

9.0 Publication Review Fullerton College is committed to assuring integrity in all representations of its mission, programs, and services. As such, during the program review self-study process programs are required to document their publications (websites, brochures, pamphlets, etc.), when they were last reviewed, and denote the publication is accurate in all representations of the College and program missions and services. In the far right column please provide the URL where the publication can be accessed. If it cannot be accessed via the internet, please provide a sample of the publication with your program review self-study. 9.0.1 New

Photography Department Website http://photography.fullcoll.edu/

Date last reviewed 9/2017 All information is accurate.

Date last reviewed Is the information

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URL of

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http://photography.fullcoll.edu/


For publications that you have identified as inaccurate, please provide the action plan for implementing corrections below.


Division Deans’ or appropriate Immediate Management Supervisor (IMS) Response Page

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Documents

Non-Academic Program Review Template · The Photography Program curriculum entails both theory and practicum teaching that is designed to provide students with a comprehensive photographic