Enrollment – the VCCS must serve at least l6,000 new students by 2009.

In FY07, Paul D. Camp Community College will:

• Increase annualized full-time equivalent enrollment from 837 to 862 (3%).

Results: Enrollment was 820 for a 2% decrease from 2005-06

• Form a Marketing and Recruitment Task Force to coordinate efforts between Institutional Advancement, Instruction and Student Services personnel on promotional activities, literature, college webpage, etc.

Results: College met this goal.

• Continue to develop promotional pieces (especially program brochures) and new web-based resources in support of marketing and recruitment.

Results: Because a new color copier was not delivered until April, success was modest.

• Conduct community outreach (college nights, agencies, organizations, church groups, employers using relational networks).

Results: College met this goal.

• Track participation rates by zip codes and use more intensive outreach strategies in poorly represented areas.

Results: Data could not be accessed; we look forward to new SAS database.

• Send letters and do phone follow-up with prospects and applicants to track progress toward enrollment.

Results: College met this goal.

• Launch CNA and LPN to RN bridge programs, religious studies certificate, certificate in computer support and a computer support specialization in the management degree.

Results: College met this goal

Workforce Training – By 2009 the VCCS will increase annual participation in workforce programs and services from 125,000 to 225,000 individuals - expanding its reach by 80%.

In FY07, Paul D. Camp Community College will:

• Increase from a 3-year average of 2,014 individuals participating in workforce training for 2001-2004 to 2,980 for 2004-2007 (48% increase over base year).

Results: The three year average stands at 3,245, putting PDCCC on target for more than an 80% increase by 2009.

• Work with Isle of Wight to determine the feasibility of Workforce and Higher Education Center in the Benns Church community near Smithfield.

Results: In process; contractor (MMM Design Group) is doing the study this summer.

• Expand workforce services in Suffolk through the Workforce Development Center in downtown Suffolk operated in partnership with the City of Suffolk, Opportunity Inc. and VEC.

Results: Twice the number of employers served; a 15% increase in WorkKeys assessments (1,279 to 1,468). Funding from Suffolk Industrial Development Authority has provided pre-employment training for the hospitality and warehouse/distribution industry. Hard Hat Academy about construction employment opportunities offered last Summer for high school counselors. Several new open enrollment and customized training courses offered in Suffolk. PDCCC Program Developer is based at the Workforce Center in Suffolk.

• Work with Social Service and public housing agencies to create a job readiness program to enhance employability and to response to the need of area employers for more entry level workers.

Results: Planning meetings were held; lack of funding has delayed implementation.

• Establish a regional center for GIS training to meet the needs of public schools, local jurisdictions and other employers.

Results: Equipment, software and instructor are all in place; first course scheduled for Fall 2007.

• Hold meetings with at least four key clusters of employers to assess education and training needs in our area and broader markets.

Results: Warehouse and Distribution, Hospitality, HVAC, Allied Health are all active clusters. Training or new credit enrollment has grown out of all these relationships.

Graduation, Retention, Placement Rates – To expand its capacity and provide greater economic opportunity, by 2009, the VCCS will rank in the top ten percent in the nation with respect to graduation rates, retention and job placement.

In FY07, Paul D. Camp Community College will:

• Increase graduation rates for first-time students from about 15.3% (Fall 2000 to 2003 cohort) to 25% by 2009.

Results: Because of very small numbers of first-time students, the % has vacillated. For 2002 to 2005 the graduation rate was only 4.7%, but the total of those who graduated, transferred and are still enrolled is 45.9% (VCCS average is 45.7%).

• Also increase Fall to Fall retention for first-time students from about 37% (2002-03) to 55% by 2009.

Results: For 2005 to 2006 our rate has improved to 44.8%.

• The advising process will be totally reviewed, revamped and reinstituted.

Results: Reviewed, partially revamped; work continues into 2007-08.

• Encourage closer advising relationships between faculty and students through enhanced communication tools and SIS resources.

Results: The college met this goal.

• Implement the policy that all curriculum-placed new students will take an orientation course during first 15 credits.

Results: The college met this goal.

• Implement policy of mandatory attendance and use of Early Alert System.

Results: The college met this goal.

• All courses with a pattern of low levels of student success will have a Blackboard component to provide supplemental assistance and resources.

Results: The college met this goal.

• Working group of developmental faculty and other personnel will refine course processes to increase the success of at-risk students.

Results: Progress made on active learning techniques and uncollapsing small sections of different developmental classes.

• Increase tutoring for at-risk students.

Results: The numbers were flat; no increase in use of tutoring.

• Conduct workshops for faculty on active and collaborative learning strategies.

Results: Several full and part-time faculty attended workshops at PHCC.

• Explore a Certificate of General Studies to encourage the completion of a credential by students transferring before completing an associate degree.

Results: Review completed by committee; no action taken this year.

Transfer to 4-Year Colleges and Universities – The VCCS will triple the number of graduates who successfully transfer to four-year colleges and universities by 2009.

In FY07, Paul D. Camp Community College will:

• Increase graduates who transfer from a five-year average of 19 in 2002-03 to 57 in 2009 .

Results: The number of graduates who transferred increased to 24 from 2003-04 and 27 from 2004-05. More recent data are not available.

• Develop five new articulation agreements with transfer institutions that encourage graduation from PDCCC.

Results: New agreements since last Spring include one with Norfolk State University for our Early Childhood Degree graduates, institution-wide agreements with Christopher Newport University, the College of William and Mary, Lynchburg College, the University of Mary Washington, the University of Virginia, Virginia State University.

• Explore a Certificate of General Studies to encourage the completion of a credential by students transferring before completing an associate degree.

Results: Review completed by committee; no action taken this year.

Affordable Tuition – VCCS tuition will not exceed half of the average cost to attend a public four-year institution in the Commonwealth.

In FY07, Paul D. Camp Community College will:

• Support system-wide efforts.

   

Dual Enrollment with High Schools – By 2009 the VCCS will triple the number of high school students who take college courses and receive college credits, raising the number from 14,000 to 45,000.

In FY07, Paul D. Camp Community College will:

• Increase Dual Credit enrollments from 138 FTEs 2002-03 to 150 by 2008-09 (while this does not match the VCCS goal, it is a realistic target given the high levels of dual enrollment already in place – 17% of total FTEs or three times the level as the VCCS as a whole).

Results: 115 FTEs in 2004-05, 129 FTEs in 2005-06, and 139 FTEs in 2006-07(17% of all FTEs for the year).

• Explore career and technical dual enrollment with the City of Suffolk and Isle of Wight Public School Divisions.

Results: Plans are in place for several courses to be offered this Fall for these divisions at the Pruden Center in Suffolk.

• Expand Career Coaches from three to four to help increase the number of dual enrollment students.

Results: Coaches were in place during the year at Franklin, Lakeland, Southampton and Windsor High Schools

• Establish General Studies Degree programs for high school students in all our divisions taking dual enrollment courses.

Results: Operational in three divisions and approved for fourth.

Private Funding – By 2009 the VCCS will become more proactive in securing private support to ensure its capacity to respond to the needs of the Commonwealth. Collectively, the VCCS foundations will double their holdings, moving from $75 to $150 million.

In FY07, Paul D. Camp Community College will:

• Increase total foundation assets from $210,401 on June30, 2004 to $421,000 by June 30, 2009. By June 30, 2007, foundation assets will reach $336,800 .

Results: As of March 31, 2007, total assets were at $345,068 or 2.5% above the goal for the year.

• Hold the second annual golf tournament to raise funds for scholarships and professional development needs – target of $20,000 raised for the annual fund through this event.

Results: Raised $21,085.20 through the August 2006 Golf Tournament.

• Third Annual Fund Campaign will be launched in October, 2006. Target of $60,000 raised by Spring 2007.

Results: We have exceeded the goal at the end of June. As of June 30 we raised $66,463. That puts us $6,463 or 11% above the goal.

• Hold at least one “friend-raising” activity in each college jurisdiction.

Results: The college met this goal.

• A planned giving emphasis will be added to appeals.

Results: The college met this goal.

• Take additional steps toward a major gifts campaign (i.e., information gathering, set aside funds for feasibility study, begin planning for study)

Results: The feasibility study is being conducted during June, 2007; report will be given August. The campaign will start next Spring.

• Expand advancement staffing to support grant-writing function

Results: Done. Part-time position increased from 20 to 25 hours per week.