Plan for Workforce Reorganization
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Plan for Workforce Reorganization Open Forum Presentation Charles M. Cook, VC Instruction Madeline Burillo, AVC Workforce Instruction April 25, 2013
Agenda • Background • Rationale • Principles • Structure • Metrics • Implementation timeline • Feedback and Dialogue
Background: Why WF Reorganization? • The American workforce is aging/retiring • There is a “skills gap” with many new American workers • The U.S. is not producing the needed number of “completers” of post-secondary programs preparing workers for “high demand, high wage” jobs • Gates Foundation: Workers must achieve a post-secondary certificate/degree by age 26 • HCC has a “golden opportunity” to expand and coordinate student access and success in workforce education – we must provide responsible leadership
Background: Need for Coordinated Planning/Action • New AVC of Workforce Instruction – Spring 2011 • HCC WF Program Viability Report (My HCC) • Retreat with Strategic Team: Summer 2012 • SACS reaffirmation: Summer 2012 • New HCC Strategic Plan: 2012-2015 • New partnership with HISD: Career Academies (HILZ) • Community Engagement/Bond campaign: Fall 2012 • Strategic Team conversations for WF reorganization: Fall 2012 • Community Engagement/Bldg plans: Spring 2013
Why Reorganization? • Low Growth in Spite of Need • Low Retention & Outdated Equipment/ Capacity • Low Number of Completers • Internal Competition hindering growth • Business & industry high expectations • Alignment with Strategic Plan • Bond Referendum Workforce Focus
9 Reorganization Core Principles • Collaboration and Coordination • High Growth High Demand = Priority • Cluster Growth Focused – District Wide (Not one college focused) • Strategic Scheduling & Recruitment Management • Relevant Training & Professional Development • Enhance Facilities & Equipment Capacity & Curriculum Currency • Curriculum, Equipment & Facilities • Data Driven Decisions • High Business & Industry Engagement • Quarterly Joint Performance Progress Reviews • Centers of Excellence for Each College
Dean, Workforce Cluster (s)Office Location (District-Wide responsibilities) • Central -Commercial Arts and Personal Services • Coleman - Health Sciences • Northeast -Applied Engineering, Public Service and Transportation • Northwest - Business • Southeast - Construction & Manufacturing Technology • Southwest-InformationTechnology
Workforce Cluster Dean Responsibilities Summary • District Wide - Cluster Scheduling Direction & Coordination • Cluster Advisory Board • Labor Market Information (LMI) & Cluster Trends Research • Cluster 3rd party Accreditation & Industry Certifications • Cluster District-Wide Instructional Events • Quarterly Performance Metrics review with President and AVC
Workforce Clusters ProgramsPhase I Construction & Manufacturing Technology • Construction Engineering Technology • Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration • Industrial Electricity • Machining Technology • Manufacturing Engineering Technology • Plumbing Welding Technology • Computer Programming • Computer Systems Networking & Communications • Digital Gaming & Simulation
Workforce Clusters : Programs Business Commercial Arts & Personal Services Audio Recording and Video Production Digital Communication Filmmaking Fashion Design & Merchandising Interior Design Music Business Child Development Interpreting/Sign Language Baking & Pastry Arts Culinary Arts Hotel/Restaurant Management Travel/Tourism Cosmetology • Business • Accounting • Business Management • Business Technology • Finance/Banking • International Business • Logistics • Marketing • Real Estate • Horticulture • Veterinary Paramedic
Workforce Clusters Programs Applied Engineering technology, Public Safety & Transportation Criminal Justice Fire Protection & Safety Technology Fire Science / Firefighting Law Enforcement Peace Officer Licensing Certificate Paralegal Technology • Biotechnology • Chemical Engineer Technician • Chemical Lab Technician • Drafting & Design Engineering Technology • Electronics Engineering Technician • Engineering Technology • Renewable & Sustainable Energies • Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Technician • Petroleum Engineering Technician • Process Technology • Automotive Technology • Auto Body Repair • Heavy Vehicle & Truck Repair • Logistics ( See Business)
Workforce Clusters Programs Health Sciences • Biosafety • Dental Assisting • Dental Hygiene • Diagnostic Medical Sonographer • Emergency Medical Services • Health Information Technology • Histology Technician • Human Services Technology • Medical Assistant • Medical Laboratory Technology • Nuclear Medicine Technician • Nursing • Occupational Therapy Assistant • Pharmacy Technology • Physical Therapy Assistant • Radiography • Respiratory Therapy • Surgical Technician • Vocational Nursing
Associate Deans of Workforce (College based) - Basic ResponsibilitiesPHASE 1: Fall 2013-(SE College & SW College) • Plan and host Workforce Program (s) Information Sessions • Coordinate local Strategic Scheduling & Enrollment Management initiatives • Liaison between Cluster Deans and local Dept. Chairs and Faculty to plan and implement strategic scheduling • Coordinate College professional development activities for faculty in collaboration with Chairs, Prog. Coordinators and Workforce Cluster Deans • Attend to workforce students instructional related issues
Program Coordinators • No Change (Plan for Increased compensation under review) • Participate in district-wide discussions about: • cohort enrollment, block scheduling initiatives • 3rd party accreditation and/or industry certifications initiatives • Equipment & Facilities capacity • Marketing & recruitment strategies • Alignment of goals and objectives with Strategic Plan
Department Chairs • No Change on regular duties • Participate in district-wide discussions about: • cohort enrollment, block scheduling initiatives • 3rd party accreditation and/or industry certifications initiatives • Equipment & Facilities capacity • Marketing & recruitment strategies • Alignment of goals and objectives with Strategic Plan
Faculty • Teaching • Academic Advising • Curriculum Development • Professional Development • Program Accreditation • Industry Certifications • Program Reviews/Planning Reports (program needs – equipment, facilities, budget) • Student Learning Assessments • Plans for additional compensation (under review)
Cluster Performance Metrics Cluster Performance Metrics • Improved class “make rates” • Increased • Unduplicated enrollment and contact hours • Program Completion Numbers and Rate • Placement Rate • Licensure / Certification Rate • Retention / Transfer Rate • Non – Traditional Student Participation
Implementation Timeline • Ex. Team Agreement – Dec. 6th • Phase 1 : Manufacturing & Trades ; Information Technologies: SE & SE College office locations • Post Positions – February – March • Hiring Committee Charge Meetings – March 30 • Committees include discipline faculty representatives from across district • Hiring by – May 15 • Start Date – June 1
About Change • “By changing nothing, nothing changes.” -Tony Robbins • “If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten.” -Tony Robbins • “Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” -Andre Gide