Short Term (1998-2000):

Personnel Requested/Required

·     One additional full-time faculty member by 1998-99.

·     Increase in adjunct faculty to accommodate increase in course offerings in summer, fall, and spring semesters.

·     Instructor time to create an advanced practicum and an interdisciplinary Spanish course by June 1998 (paid for by grants).

·     Instructor time to create a series of specialization courses to meet permit requirements.

·     Instructor time to create a Family Child Care certificate by Fall 1998, including a supervised practicum course specifically for Family Child Care providers and telecourses catering to the academic and logistical needs of early childhood professionals working in their home.

·     A Child Development Assistant to provide on-site mentoring services for Family Child Care providers.

·     Instructor time to research and write grant to fund the Child Development Assistant position.

·     Instructor time to outline and oversee development of Child Development web site.

·     Instructor time to review and update articulation agreements.

Long Term (2001-2005+):

Personnel Requested/Required

·     A second additional full-time faculty member by 2001-02.

·     Increase in adjunct faculty to accommodate increase in course offerings in summer, fall, and spring semesters.

·     Instructor time to review and update articulation agreements.