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GRCC Program Review Architectural Technology Report

Program Review

Instructional Program:Architectural Technology

Architectural Design

Document Prepared By:David Dye

(Reviewed by Charlotte Pease)May 14, 2012

Year of Review:2011 – 2012

1 Updated 2/7/12- ISIS


The Program Profile______________________________________________________________________________

A. The Mission/Purpose

The Mission/Statement of PurposeData/Information: Enter mission statement The mission of the Mechanical and Architectural Design Department is to:

- Offer students a leading edge curriculum that enhances their potential.- Nurture creativity and practical problem solving skills.- Prepare students in skill development to enter the job market.- Use sustainable practices in design.- Develop collaborative programs with academic institutions to enhance student choices in achieving

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programs.- Develop collaborative programs within other areas of GRCC to offer multi-discipline degrees that

maximize student’s job potential.- Promote, develop, and encourage faculty professional, cutting edge, continuing education.

Evaluation (using criteria & tactics):

ACTION NEEDED? YES NO XXXXX

B. The Faculty & StaffFull & Part Time Faculty

List the names and credentials of your full and part time faculty:

Name Highest Degree PT/FT Dye, David Master’s FT Faculty Pease, Charlotte Master’s FT Faculty Rynbrandt, Daniel 2-Yr College Adjunct Hinkle, Ray Bachelor’s Adjunct Meyers, Scott Bachelor’s Adjunct Finney, Scott Master’s Adjunct Bjornseth, Bruce Master’s Adjunct (Retiree) Rapson, William Master’s Adjunct

Staff

List the names and credentials of your staff:Name Credentials

David Dye Licensed Architect - Michigan LEED AP Charlotte Pease Licensed Architect –

Massachusetts NCIDQ LEED AP




ACTION NEEDED? YES NO XXXXXX

1. Accomplishments of Faculty List/Describe the accomplishments of your faculty for the past year (awards, publications, curriculum development, etc): Ray Hinkle passed the Green Associate Exam – Summer 2011 Charlotte Pease passed the Autodesk Revit Architectural – Associate and Professional Certification Exams David Dye wrote an article for the Spring 2011 issue of GRCC Focus on: - Joining Forces: Grand Rapids Community and Lawrence Tech team up for Architecture Program - GRCC and Habitat for Humanity of Kent County team up on new “Zero Step” Home Designs

2. Faculty Professional Development List/Describe the faculty professional development activities for the past year:

Charlotte Pease and David Dye attended the American Institute of Architect’s National Convention and Design Exposition in New Orleans – May of 2011 Charlotte Pease attended Autodesk University in Las Vegas, Nevada – November of 2011


Need training in Revit. Attend Autodesk University in Fall 2012 to receive training.

ACTION NEEDED? YES XXX NO

3. Number of FT/PT Faculty & % contact hours taught by each

All Dept.Full-Time Hours Adjunct Hours % Full-time Hours % Adjunct Hours

83.00 62.00 57% 43%Evaluation (using criteria & tactics):

Continue to Evaluate Adjunct Faculty who could teach in the program. We need a new adjunct faculty who can teach Photoshop and Google Sketchup

ACTION NEEDED? YES XXXX NO

C. The Students

1. Program Enrollment

Fall 2009 Fall 2010 Fall 2011FT PT Total FT PT Total FT PT Total

Architectural Technology 72 67 139 72 62 134 49 53 102

Evaluation (using criteria & tactics): Continue to Market the Program by visiting high schools and inviting them to college activities such as presentations and the USGBC Student Organization of GRCC. Work the email lists.

ACTION NEEDED? YES XXXX NO2. Numbers of Graduates Figures not correct. Correct figures are 2006 – 2007 – 19, 2007 – 2008 – 17,

2008 – 2009 – 14, 2009 – 2010 – 14, 2010 – 2011 – 16 (From Commencement Brochure)

Program Name 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011Architectural Technology 18 16 10 10 13



3. Graduation Rate

Starters Grads by 2010 # Yr Grad Rate

68 3 4%

Evaluation (using criteria & tactics): Work has been done with Ferris State University and there seems to be a possibility of creating an Associate Degree for students who are transferring to the Construction Management Program at FSU. We need to discuss this further with Dean Hert to determine if there really is a need for this degree, before we proceed.

ACTION NEEDED? YES XXXXX NO4. Demographic Profile

Enter data summaryWinter 2012905 Program Total Students 15 Total (1 Woman, 14 Men)(9 White, 1 Hispanic, 1 African American, 1 American Indian, 3 N/A)

925 ProgramTotal Students 105 Total (20 Woman, 85 Men)(75 White, 10 Hispanic, 8 African American, 2 Asian, 10 N/A)Evaluation (using criteria & tactics): Discussion on how we highlight Charlotte Pease’s path to become an architect may be a way of encouraging other women into the architectural area. We need to figure out an action plan to effectively promote this.

ACTION NEEDED? YES XXXXX NO



Program Content

A. Admissions/Target Population 1. Target Student Population

Describe for whom this program is intended Traditional route of high school students who want an Associate Degree or who transfer to a four year institution. Returning students who had industry experience and who want an Associate Degree or adegree in Construction Management or Facility Management and Architecture. Evaluation (using criteria & tactics): Continue to visit talk to high school students to market the program. Need to create a list of names from the high school visits and create email lists to invite students to different events. Talk to Amy Bennett and see how it can be coordinated. ACTION NEEDED? YES XXXXXX NO

2. Admissions Criteria Describe criteria for admissions and waitlist trends for the program (if any) Same as GRCC. No wait list.

Evaluation (using criteria & tactics): AR 105 – Construction Materials 1 - Has a problem with students passing the class.Does there need to be prerequisite requirements like developmental English, before taking the class? Some research is needed. ACTION NEEDED? YES XXXX NO

B. Curriculum History1. Program/Curriculum Changes

Document the following for the last 8 years. If something does not apply, indicate N/A: New Courses- AR 108 – Residential Codes, AR 129 – Architectural 3D CAD, AR 218 – Sustainable

Residential Design, AR 202 – Architectural Graphics 2 (Changed to a portfolio course.) New Programs- Architectural Design - 905 New Certificates- New Degrees- Architectural Design - 905 Significant modifications of any of the above Closure of any of the above Remediation of courses or programs as a result of Core Indicator or industry related requirements. Curricular history may also include any partnership, grant, or other efforts that have significantly

impacted curriculum and how. A partnership with Lawrence Technological University (LTU) to have the Architectural Design graduates transfer to their Master of Architecture Program

Also include Advisory Board recommendations that influenced curriculum changeInclude Sustainable Design issues in your program. Teach BIM, Building Information Modeling, in your program. Determine a way to implement BIM certification into a course.

2. External Accreditation Document the following related to external accreditation:

name/address of the accrediting agency; We have to work with Lawrence Technological University to meet the accreditation requirements for their Master of Architecture Program (NAAB program)

date of the most recent site visit date for the next re-accreditation 2012 number of years in the accreditation cycle



3. Distance education offerings and use of technology Document the following related to distance education offerings:Courses within the program that are offered online or in hybrid format

AR 111 – Orientation to Architecture AR 106 – Construction Materials 2 AR 103 – Building Codes AR 119 - Architectural CAD

Courses that are in the process of being offered online AR 108 – Residential Building Codes AR129 - 3D Architectural CAD

Names of faculty certified to teach in the distance education and hybrid formats: Bjornseth, Bruce Dye, David Finney, Scott Hinkle, Ray Pease, Charlotte

4. Experiential Learning Opportunities Document the following related to experiential learning opportunities

ASL courses offered within the program honors courses offered within the program Study Away course offered We took a group of architectural technology students to the Island School

on Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas for a week to study Sustainability during Summer 2009. Co-ops/Internships/Pratical/Clinical courses offered - We have a US Green Building Council Student

Organization of GRCC. We have a partnership with Progressive A/E which offers an Internship each year to a minority or female student.

Names of faculty certified to do ASL:

C. Curriculum Planning1. Professional Standards

Enter professional standards with which the program is or should be alignedThe Architectural and Art Courses within the Architectural Design Program needs to be aligned with requirements for NAAB, National Architectural Accreditation Board.The Architectural Technology Program is not aligned with any particular professional standards. EvaluationWe are in the process of providing documentation to LTU for NAAB. ACTION NEEDED? YES XXXX NO

2. Institutional Learning Outcomes Evaluation (using criteria & tactics): Coordinated with Student Learning Outcomes in the Course CARPS, over time. ACTION NEEDED? YES XXX NO

3. General Education



Evaluation (using criteria & tactics): Determine if other basic prerequisites are needed for AR 105/AR 106 – Construction Materials 1 and 2. ACTION NEEDED? YES XXX NO Look at alternatives

4. Experiential Learning - We have students design houses for Habitat for Humanity of Kent County. Their designs could be built.

Evaluation (using criteria & tactics): ACTION NEEDED? YES XXX NO Continue to work for Habitat for Humanity of Kent County

5. Distance Education Offerings Evaluation (using criteria & tactics): We offer Internet Courses. AR 105 could be offered. The road blocks need to be reduced so it is not so difficult to create an Internet course. ACTION NEEDED? YES XXX NO

6. Program Student Learning Outcomes Evaluation (using criteria & tactics): See Program Learning Outcomes Assessments. ACTION NEEDED? YES NO XXXXX

7. Course Sequences Evaluation (using criteria & tactics): If it is agreed upon to offer a new alternate Associate Degree for Construction Management, course sequences should be studied. ACTION NEEDED? YES XXXX NO

Program Data__________________________________________________________________________________

A. Perkins Core Indicators

2011 Performance LevelsState Performance

Level ExpectedGRCC Program Performance

Standard Met?

1P1: % of CTE concentrators who passed technical skill assessments that are aligned with industry-recognized standards

91.50% N/A N/A

2P1: % of CTE concentrators who received an industry-recognized credential, a certificate, or a degree during the reporting year.

33.85% 25.00% NO

3P1: % of CTE concentrators who remained enrolled in their original postsecondary institution or transferred to another 2- or 4-year postsecondary institution during the reporting year and who were enrolled in postsecondary education in the fall of the previous reporting year.

65.55% 78.57% YES

4P1: % of CTE concentrators who were placed or 62.27% 100.00% YES



retained in employment, or placed in military service or apprenticeship programs in the 2nd quarter following the program year in which they left postsecondary education 5P1: % of CTE participants from underrepresented gender groups who participated in a program that leads to employment in nontraditional fields during the reporting year.

23.60% 16.33% NO

5P2: % of CTE concentrators from underrepresented gender groups who completed a program that leads to employment in nontraditional fields during the reporting year.

20.60 12.50% NO

Evaluation (using criteria & tactics): ACTION NEEDED? YES XXX NO

We are aware of the need to have more woman and minorities in the program. Progressive A/E offers a scholarhipTo students in woman and minority students in our program. Maybe there are other ways we can attract those students.

B. Transfer Student Success Rates (if data available)Enter Transfer Success DataFour students are transferring to the Master of Architecture program for Fall 2012.No other data other then this.Evaluation (using criteria & tactics):

ACTION NEEDED? YES NO XXXXXX

C. Licensure/Certification Pass RatesEnter Pass Rate Data for the last three yearsNot Applicable

Evaluation (using criteria & tactics): ACTION NEEDED? YES NO XXXXXX

Program Outcomes Assessment________________________________________________________________________Assessment History

1. Program Outcomes

a. Transfer to a Master of Architecture program at Lawrence Tech. b. Transfer to BS degree in Facilities Management or Construction Management at Ferris State. c. Obtain entry level employment as a technician for an architect, building contractor, or a construction

materials supplier.

2. Program Outcome(s) Assessed Identify the Program Learning Outcome(s) that was assessed Critical Thinking Skills and Communications. Social Responsibility.3. Assessment Methods Describe the method of assessment used (Include who was assessed, what criteria were used, who participated in the assessment – students and faculty)



Did the students present to the client?Was there a set of drawings completed?What grades did they receive?4. Assessment Results Describe the results of the assessment. Were the objectives for the outcomes met? (Include standards against which the results were evaluated and to whom the results were communicated)For the class of 2011, all students made a final presentation to the client.Not all the students had complete sets of drawings for the final presentation. 5. Changes (implemented and/or planned)

Describe the changes were made or will be made based on the assessment findings.For the class of 2012, all students presented.However, 2 days before the final presentation, the students went through an extensive check list to make sure they had a complete set of house plans for the final presentation. 6. Results of Changes

Describe the result of the changes (if known at this time)

All student design teams for the class of 2012, had a complete set of house plans for the final presentation.



Program Learning Outcomes Assessment________________________________________________________________________

A. Assessment History1. Program Learning Outcomes a. Demonstrate the ability to create a basic set of construction documents using computer aided design or

parametric modeling software.b. Construct a complete set of house plans and present to an audience for review. ( Critical Thinking and

Communications ILOS)c. Understand the use of sustainable construction practices. ( Social Responsibility ILO)

2. Program Learning Outcome(s) Assessed Identify the Program Student Learning Outcome(s) that was assessed

All Program Learning Outcomes & Critical Thinking, Communications, Social Responsibility ILOs3. Assessment Methods Describe the method of assessment used (Include who was assessed, what criteria were used, who participated in the assessment – students and faculty)Students of the AR 218 class will be assessed during final presentation to the client.They will be assessed using a check list of items to be included in the construction documents and presentation of the final project to the instructor and the client. Both the completeness and the quality of the items will be assessed. The instructor and the client will review the students’ work during March and April 2012.4. Assessment Results Describe the results of the assessment. Were the objectives for the outcomes met? (Include standards against which the results were evaluated and to whom the results were communicated)Yes…All teams for 2012 had complete sets of house plans. 5. Changes (implemented and/or planned)

Describe the changes were made or will be made based on the assessment findings.Changes have already been made. 6. Results of Changes

Describe the result of the changes (if known at this time)

In 2012, all design teams had a complete set of house plans plus they made presentations to the clients that were videotaped. B. Assessment Planning

1. Program Learning Outcomes Review

Evaluation (using criteria & tactics): Student projects improved from 2011 to 2012, because of a check list and time to check the drawings before the final presentation.

2. Identification of Direct & Indirect Measures of Student Learning


A indication of a direct measure would be to give students a grading rubric before the Final presentation.

3. Using assessment findings to drive curricular improvement


Use a grading rubric for the final presentation for AR 218 in the Winter 2013 semester. Give the students the grading rubric before the final presentation.



Planning for the Future__________________________________________________________________

A. Curriculum/Employment Alignment Enter Data Highlights from EMSI data

Evaluation (using criteria & tactics): The number of professionals employed in the region with 2 year Architectural Drafting Degrees has dropped by 23% in the last 7 years. (Supplied Information from Patti Trepkowski)

According to National Statistics for the years 2010 – 2020 in category 17 – 1011.11, ArchitectsThere is a projected growth of 20% - 28% which is faster than average. As of 2010 there were 114,000 employees in this area with expected job openings of 50,900

According to National Statistics for the years 2010 – 2020 in category 11 – 1191.00, Construction Managers. There is a projected growth of 10 – 19% which is average. As of 2010 there were 523,000 employees in this area with expected job openings of 120,440(www.onetonline.org)

ACTION NEEDED? YES XXX NOWe should look at the possibility to create an Associate Degree for students transferring to the Construction Management degree at Ferris State University.

B. Preparation for ChangeEnter Data Evaluation (using criteria & tactics): ACTION NEEDED? YES NO XXXXX

C. Competitors/Peers - Ferris State University – Architectural Technology – AAS Ferris State University – Architecture and Sustainability - BS

Data Evaluation (using criteria & tactics): GRCC’s Architectural Technology Program is less expensive then the Architectural Technology AAS of Ferris State University.GRCC Architectural Design Degree is linked to a NAAB accredited Master of Architecture degree of Lawrence Tech. Ferris State University’s Architecture and Sustainability BS degree is not linked to an accredited Architecture program. ACTION NEEDED? YES NO XXXXX

D. Collaborative VenturesDescription of Collaborative venturesLawrence Tech – GRCC Architectural Design program transfers to Master of Architecture



ProgramFerris State University – GRCC Architectural Technology program transfers to Ferris State University’s BS in Facility Management degree in Big Rapids.Ferris State University – GRCC AR and other courses transfer to Ferris State University’s BS in Construction Management degree in Grand Rapids and Big Rapids.Evaluation (using criteria & tactics): GRCC should look into creating an Associate Degree in say Architectural Management taking all the GRCC courses required to complete the Construction Management degree at Ferris State. ACTION NEEDED? YES XXXX NO

E. Budget/ResourcesDescribe the adequacy of the budget and resources to meet the needs of the program over the next four years. Identify resources needed to support proposed program /curriculum changes.We have money for supplies - $10,000. Why don’t we use it for class trips and getting our students to major events at four year universities. Need to create other budget categories so we can better meet the needs of our students and our program. ACTION NEEDED? YES XXXX NO

F. Facilities & EquipmentDescribe the adequacy of the budget and resources to meet the needs of the program over the next four years. Highlight facilities needs or changes that will be necessary to support proposed program/curriculum changes.

We need a dedicated room for the Architectural Technology and Architectural Design Programs. Could we have a room for Construction Materials and an area to showcase projects we are doing in the area. Using the MTec Tassel to teach building construction classes was great, but class schedules and lack of transportation to that campus makes it hard to use. What can the administration do to make it easier for the students to get to the MTec Tassel.


G. Challenges & Barrier to Meeting Last Year’s Goals

Describe challenges and barriers to meeting last year’s goals.

Finding the time and resources to effectively promote and coordinate the new architectural design program and transfer to the Architecture Program at Lawrence Tech. Finding the time and student leaders to continue the USGBC Student Organization of GRCC. Receiving the training to effectively teach AR 112 with the new Autodesk Revit MEP Software. We are attending Autodesk University. Finding the time to update the Master Notebooks. Constant administrative demands for reports etc, compromise our ability to meet student needs . We need to focus on less projects and doing them well instead of doing too many projects.






GRCC Program Review Follow-Up Action Checklist






GRCC Program Review Follow-Up Action Checklist- Architectural Technology and Design Programs Action

Needed?Brief Action Statement Resources Needed

Academic Year for

WorkThe Program Profile YES NOMISSION/PURPOSEProgram purpose/mission statement XProgram/course catalog descriptions X Program descriptions need update Change CARP forms 2012-2015Web Pages X Constantly needs updating. Amy Bennett can do it 2012 - 2015

FACULTY/STAFFFaculty credentialing XFaculty workload XStaff credentialing XProfessional Development X Attend Autodesk Univ. & Other Education Perkins Funds 2012 - 2015FT/Adjunct Faculty Ratios X New Adjunct

Faculty-Photoshop/SketchupHR, Faculty 2012 - 2013

THE STUDENTSProgram enrollment X Continue to market program to High

Schools and to follow up on email listWork with Amy Bennett

2012 - 2013

Graduation X Look into an alternate Associate DegreeFor Construction Management Students

Faculty, FSU, Registrar 2012 - 2014

Demographic Profile X We need to improve the numbers in the core indicators – 5P1 and 5P2

Perkins funds. Need action plan.

2012 - 2015

Program ContentADMISSION/TARGET POPULATIONTarget Student Population X Continue to market program to High

Schools and to follow up on email listWork with Amy Bennett

2012 - 2013

Admission Criteria X Does AR 105 need prerequisites? Talk to Dept Heads 2012 - 2014CURRICULUM HISTORY/PLANNINGProfession Standards X Provide NAAB Information to Lawrence

Tech and Copy Dean Hert with detailsWork with Charlotte Pease and Art Dept

2012 - 2013

Institutional Learning Outcomes X Update CARPS with ILO’s over time Faculty and Dept Head 2012 -2015General Education X Do we need prereq’s for AR 105/106 Other Dept Heads 2012 - 2015

GRCC Program Review Follow-Up Action Checklist

Action Needed? Brief Action Statement Resources Needed

Academic Year for

WorkYes No



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