4.15A      Programs In This Cluster

·     CADD Operator

·     Architectural Drafter

·     Mechanical Drafter

·     Computer Animation

·     CADD Management

4.15B       Overall Goals For This Cluster

Short Term:  

·     Respond to diverse student population by offering short term and open entry, open exit classes.

·     Expand day program by offering more classes.

·     Develop core curriculum through integration of existing Drafting Technology classes with similar classes being taught in other departments (i.e. Construction, Art and Design).

·     Improve enrollment by offering additional high interest classes.

Long Term:  

·     Develop new and expand certificate programs.

·     Integrate program with other disciplines to meet “state of the art” industry needs (i.e. Animation, CAD-CAM).

·     Expand short term and weekend programs.

4.15C       Specific Goals, Objectives And Resource Needs For This Cluster

Short Term Objectives:  

·     Revise and develop curriculum.

·     Promote day program.

·     Design weekend program.

Long Term Objectives:  

·     Develop weekend program.

Resources Required - Short Term:  

Personnel  

·     Hire additional full-time instructors as program growth requires.

·     Additional adjunct faculty with current, up-to-date, program knowledge.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     Replacement or new computers as required by program growth.

Other Requirements  

·     Software upgrades.

Professional Development  

·     Develop skills in computer software.

Resources Required - Long Term:  

Personnel  

·     Additional full-time instructors as needed for program growth.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     Replacement or new computers to accommodate program growth.

Other Requirements  

·     Software upgrades.

Professional Development  

·     Develop software knowledge of new and developing programs.

Short Term Objectives:  

·     Complete curriculum for the Computer Animation Program.

·     Link program with other related programs on campus.

·     Complete curriculum for CADD Management.

Long Term Objectives:  

·     None identified.

Resources Required - Short Term:  

Personnel  

·     Additional part-time instructional staff as needed for growth.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     Replacement or new computers to accommodate program growth.

Other Requirements  

·     Update of software to maintain current versions.

Professional Development  

·     Develop software knowledge of developing program.

Resources Required - Long Term:  

Personnel  

·     Additional part-time instructional staff as needed.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     Replacement or new computers to meet program growth.

Other Requirements  

·     Software upgrades.

Professional Development  

·     Update software knowledge.

Short Term Objectives:  

·     Curriculum for CAD-CAM Program (Computer Aided Design-Computer Aided Manufacturing).

Long Term Objectives:  

·     Develop class curriculum, equipment and facilities.

·     CAD-CAM.

Resources Required - Short Term:  

Personnel  

·     Additional part-time instructional staff as needed for growth.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     None identified.

Other Requirements  

·     Additional money for materials and supplies.

Professional Development  

·     Research CAD-CAM operations and facilities.

Resources Required - Long Term:  

Personnel  

·     Additional part-time instructional staff as required for program growth.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     Add specialized CADD-CAM software and equipment.

Other Requirements  

·     None.

Professional Development  

·     Develop CAD-CAM skills.

Short Term Objectives:  

·     Research and develop feasibility of on-site facility to produce CAD projects for local businesses.

Long Term Objectives:  

·     Develop CAD Production Facility (revenue producing).

Resources Required - Short Term:  

Personnel  

·     None identified.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     None.

Other Requirements  

·     None.

Professional Development  

·     Research, demographics, service need of CAD Production Facility.

Resources Required - Long Term:  

Personnel  

·     Additional full-time staff (contract ed).

·     Instructional assistant.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     Classroom/laboratory facility (possibly manufactured by Construction Technology).

·     Additional computers and laser printers as needed to accommodate growth.

·     Network.

·     General office equipment and supplies.

Other Requirements  

·     None.

Professional Development  

·     Update business operation and skills.

·     Equipment operation and training.

·     Laser guidance operation and training.

4.15D       Summary Of Requirements For This Cluster

Short Term (1998-2000):  

Personnel  

·     Hire additional full-time instructors as needed to meet demand.

·     Hire additional part-time instructional staff as needed for growth.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     Classroom facilities for CADD Production and CAD-CAM Program.

·     Add equipment for Laboratory Production Facility.

Other Requirements  

·     Update of software to maintain current versions.

·     Funds for materials and supplies.

Professional Development  

·     Research current manufactured classrooms.

·     Receive additional training in AutoCADD, 3D Studio, Animation Program.

·     Research modern CAD-CAM operations.

Long Term (2001-2005+):  

Personnel  

·     Additional full-time faculty members as needed for program demand.

·     Additional part-time staff to accommodate growth.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     Provide routine replacement of hardware every year.

·     Additional software purchases.

·     Add specialized facilities management equipment and software.

Other Requirements  

·     None.

Professional Development  

·     Develop skills in various computer programs.

·     Develop facility and management skills.

·     Equipment operation and training.

·     Laser guidance operation and training.