Mission Statement

The Butte College Health, Kinesiology, and Athletics Department offers quality education within a student-centered environment that provides comprehensive instruction through various modalities.  The curriculum incorporates innovative teaching methods and flexible scheduling that foster critical thinking and support the needs of our diverse student population. The uniqueness of our integrative discipline is that we work to empower students to develop healthy behaviors, engage in physical activity, and promote healthy lifelong modifications, which can enhance their quality of life.

Program Description

The Butte College Athletics Department offers a comprehensive, two year program consisting of 13 sports; 7 women’s and 6 men’s. They include: 

WOMEN’S                        MEN’S
	                        
Track and Field	           Track and Field
Cross Country	           Cross Country
Basketball	                   Basketball
Softball	                   Baseball
Volleyball	                   Football
Soccer	                    Soccer
Golf

This program allows student-athletes to compete in various conferences and be recruited by four-year institutions.

Accountability for Previously Funded Items

Student Learning/Administrative Unit Outcomes

Athletics:
At the conclusion of each sport season a 17 question assessment survey is administered to the various teams by the Director of Athletics. This survey evaluates all aspects of the students experience during their participation in their respective sports team. All questions surround the student-athletes experience as it pertains to: head coach, assistant coach, equipment staff, athletic trainers, athletic counselors, study hall, facilities, equipment, recruiting process, office staff, athletic director and travel. The survey also evaluates the athletes overall experience at Butte College and what could be done to improve it. The survey is collected and the data is assessed for review.
Assessment Results:
Athletics:
The assessment results were very similar from sport to sport. The average favorable rating was over 90%. Questions 15, 16 and 17 were looked at closely to assess the overall experience of the student-athlete. These questions had a favorable outcome of 92.5%. Discuss what collective dialogue has occurred as a result of the assessment activity. Specifically, what discussion have faculty within the program engaged in regarding how well students are learning in their courses and the program as a whole? What dialogue has taken place about how to improve student learning?
Health and Physical Education:
The initial discussion of SLO results and possible improvements took place during a Department Meeting at the Chico Center followed by Institute Night. Since our overall results demonstrated success in student knowledge, we decided to revisit the data surrounding the physical activity levels of students. During Institute Night, we put faculty members in groups based on courses they teach or have a history with course content. We wanted faculty that were familiar with course requirements to provide good feedback in order to try and gain additional ideas for improving our scores, with special attention to students understanding their physical activity level. After several minutes of discussion, all groups came back together to share ideas and findings. Several ideas were shared by the faculty along with teaching strategies that have been successful for specific lower activity courses. In future meetings, we will try to have specific instructors present on their activities and results. This will enhance our ability to close the loop on our Student Learning Outcomes.
Athletics:
The results are shared with each individual coach, counselor, office staff, athletic trainer, and administrator. Specific dialogue has occurred with the Director of Athletics and all individuals involved. General information is shared with all of the head coaches during the required head coaches meeting once a month. Much dialogue has occurred as to the improvements that need to be made with specific emphasis on facilities, travel budget, and equipment. This has proved to be a valuable tool for the Director of Athletics and all individuals involved to better understand the needs and wants of our student-athletes.
Planned Improvements or Changes:
Athletics:
The department will continue to administer this assessment survey at the end of each sport season. The department will continue to make this survey anonymous so the athletes will feel free to respond as accurately as possible.
Proposed Timeline for Improvements or Changes:
Health and Physical Education:
The department will review assessment results bi-annually (Institute Nights) and implement necessary changes the following semesters.
Athletics:
The Athletics Staff will review assessment results at the conclusion of each sports season (Fall, Winter, Spring). At this time, the staff will discuss common trends and implement necessary changes and/or improvements.
 

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (OSLED Departments)

			College			Program
Indicator	Source	2013-2014 Performance	Standard	Five Year Goal	Fall 2014 Performance	Standard	Five Year Goal
Course Success
-          Overall	PDR	71.1%	70%	73%	95.4%	95%	98%
-          Transfer/GE	PDR	71.5%		73%
-          CTE	PDR	75%		77%
-          Basic Skills	PDR	51.7%		55%
-          Distance Ed (all)	PDR	62.5%		64%
Persistence (Focused).  Note:  The Persistence (Focused) that is included in the PDR is a different indicator than the three-primary term persistence indicator, from the state Student Success Scorecard, that is used to measure institutional persistence.  The Focused Persistence indicator measures the percentage of students that took a second course in a discipline within one year. There is no relationship between the college and program standards in this area.	PDR	72.6%    (Three-Term) Scorecard	67% (Three-Term) Scorecard	75% (Three-Term) Scorecard	46.7%	38%	50%
Degrees	PDR	1,455		1,600
Certificates	PDR	366		475
Developmental Strand Completion
-          English	State	42%	35%	45%
-          Math	State	30.7%	25%	33%
-          ESL	State	25%		28%
Licensure Pass Rates
-          Registered Nursing	SC
-          Licensed Vocational Nursing	SC
-          Respiratory Therapy	SC
-          Paramedic	SC
-          Cosmetology	SC
-          Welding	SC
Job Placement Rates	PIV

                                              The Athletics Department is in compliance with the standard. The department feels good about the performance over the last 5 years, it's tough to maintain a 95% success rate given the amount of unforeseen circumstances an athlete goes through during the entire academic year.  In the future the department will try and maintain the goal of 98% by cultivating a culture that should allow an athlete to succeed, however the athletes that usually end up failing are the ones who don't want to help themselves academicaly and are only here to play the sport.  The department fosters the athletes a tremendous amount by supporting them socially, emotionally, and academically by having a full time athletic academic counselor and implementing the Student Athlete Success Program.

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (All Other Departments)

Strategic Direction

 Focusing students on potential careers or transfer pathways.
1) Making students active partners in their educational success.
2) Placing students appropriately, advising them effectively, and ensuring that they have educational plans. *
3) Empowering new students to succeed through First Year Experience and involvement in campus activities.
4) Ensuring that students take the appropriate prerequisites.
5) Connecting students to support services.
6) Requiring underprepared students to begin developmental coursework in their first semester and to enter a program of study as soon as possible.
7) Assessing students for digital literacy and, as needed, guiding them to appropriate resources.
The department of Athletics always focuses on the above strategic direction and implements this strategy on a daily basis.  The department encourages our athletes to participate in FYE classes the first semester they are on campus, all athletes are required to have an educational plan before they can participate in a contest, most coaches are very active partners in their athletes' success and encourage students to take advantage support services.
Using data, research and collaborative efforts among divisions and departments to develop:
a) Projections of student demand.*
b) Appropriate course offerings, locations, and modalities.*
c) Efficient and effective use of instructional space.
Our department is and will continue to focus on student demands; appropriate course listings and offerings, our biggest challenge is the lack of instructional space, however our staff is always finding creatives ways to maximize effective use of space.
Conducting life-cycle replacement for computer labs and smart classrooms.
The department's smart classrooms are outdated and not an effective learning tool for our student athletes.  Though it has been in our Unit Plan for years to have them updated but never seem to get the funding from the college.  Supposely we are on the list to get some new equipment to semi update the smart classrooms, it does get frustrating to our department when we hear other areas on campus are receiving new update smart classrooms even though those building are newer facilities.

Program Review

Program Review recommendations:
The department is still working on the following reccomendations:
1) Address safety concerns relative to Practice, Game and Educational Fields/Courts: as mentioned before the tack is going to be updated sometime in the Spring 12016 semester. The fields have continued to be seeded, fertilized, aerating, and pest control but is still coming out of the department's budget instead of the districts as mentioned. The golf facility, upper and lower tennis courts, football press box have not been addressed.
2) Upgrade and Refurbish Facilities:  To my knowledge there has been no updates on GYM 110/111 HVAC update and the need to have separate thermostats, automatic bleachers for the Gym, replace accordion door for GYM 113/114, and air conditioning in the men's locker room.  We are on track to paint the Gymnasium the summer of 2016.
3) Update Technology: Gym 110/111 technology update has been and still is in the Unit plan and I know Andrea Mox has the update on her list, but no mention of when this will take place.  The also has been no updates on the Wi-fi strength, currently the classroom cannot support student Wi-fi activity during a class session. The light switch modalities have been switch to variable lighting.
4) Hire Full-Time Faculty: The department continues to present the need to add another Full-Time Faculty member as recommended.
5) Develop and Enhance the Curriculum: The department is currently in the process of looking to change the A.A. degree and is currently offering an AA-t degree. We are also in the process of looking to add a Personal training certification and Sport Medicine Certification.
6) Obtain Additional Funding Sources: The department continues to explore how to raise additional funding as far as fundraising and grants.  However, this requires additional workload on an already time constraint staff.  The recommendation is from the Validation team is the college needs to allocate more resources into the Health, Kinesiology, and Athletics budget to comply with safety issues and be ADA compliance.

Department Goals

The Athletics Department will continue to encourage the district to upgrade the facilities to provide a safe and healthy experience for our student-athletes. In order to prevent liability to the district, many of the facilities are in need of repair or replacement. The department will collaborate with the Butte College Foundation, Facilities, Planning & Management, as well as the community for its upgrades.

Future Development Strategies

Requested Non-Financial Resources

Current Financial Resources

Augmentation Requests

Original Priority	Program, Unit, Area	Resource Type	Account Number	Object Code	One Time Augment	Ongoing Augment
Description	Supporting Rationale		Potential Alternative Funding Sources		Prioritization Criteria
1	Athletics	Operating Expenses	11.000.618.1.696001.	55200	$0.00	$13,000.00
Augment game officials budget	The fees for game officials has increased for every sport. We would like this budget augmented as on-going requirements.		Student Equity		Maintaining core programs and services Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations Improving access, success, and completion of targeted student populations through the implementation of the Student Equity Plan Providing effective electronically mediated communication (e.g. website, social media, marketing materials, wifi access) Meeting state water use reduction requirements
2	Athletics	Operating Expenses	110006181696001	55200	$0.00	$13,000.00
Travel Budget	Butte currently offers 13 Intercollegiate athletic teams. The cost of meals and lodging have increased substantially for travel. This augmentation will offset our current budget deficient.				Maintaining core programs and services Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations Reaching the Sustainable Continuous Quality Improvement level on the implementation of Student Learning Outcomes Practicing strategic enrollment management that integrates financial planning with student need and achievement Improving access, success, and completion of targeted student populations through the implementation of the Student Equity Plan
3	Track Throwing Area-Athletics	Facilities	11.000.618.1.696001.	55890	$40,000.00	$0.00
Renovate the Track and Field throwing area	The fencing, throwing platform and surface area in the Track and Field throwing area are deteriorating and is presenting health and safety issues to our throwing athletes and baseball athletes.		Scheduled Maintenance (Facilities)		Resolving health, life, and safety issues Maintaining core programs and services Addressing a shortfall identified during Student Learning (or administrative unit) Outcomes Assessment Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations Reaching the Sustainable Continuous Quality Improvement level on the implementation of Student Learning Outcomes Collaborating effectively with K-12 to set appropriate student expectations, align curriculum, and prepare students for college success Improving access, success, and completion of targeted student populations through the implementation of the Student Equity Plan
4	Athletics	Equipment	110006181696001	55200	$12,000.00	$0.00
Flat Bed Motorized Cart	The Athletic Training staff is in need of a motorized flat bed cart to carry critical supplies and equipment from the training room to various athletic fields and game venues. This cart could also be used to transport an injured athlete from various events to the athletic training room.				Resolving health, life, and safety issues Maintaining core programs and services Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals Reaching the Sustainable Continuous Quality Improvement level on the implementation of Student Learning Outcomes Improving support services to meet demands for online students and students attending at off-campus centers Improving access, success, and completion of targeted student populations through the implementation of the Student Equity Plan
5	Athletics	Operating Expenses			$0.00	$25,260.00
Implement Women's sand Volleyball Program	Implementing a Women's Sand Volleyball Intercollegiate Athletic team would provide 15 to 20 additional opportunities for female athletes which would be a Title IX benefit to the college. This is a fast emerging sport within local and state conferences. Butte College will fall behind other competitive volleyball programs if we do not add this up and coming sport.		Student Equity		Maintaining core programs and services Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals Providing effective electronically mediated communication (e.g. website, social media, marketing materials, wifi access) Refining the automated unit planning process including the implementation and linkage of the SLO module, Standards of Student Achievement, and the budget Improving access, success, and completion of targeted student populations through the implementation of the Student Equity Plan
6	Football Stadium-Athletics	Facilities	11.000.618.1.696001.	55890	$150,000.00	$0.00
Construct a pressbox in football stadium	The press box is outdated and in need of repairs. It is a safety concern due to the dilapidated structure.		Scheduled Maintenance (Facilities)		Resolving health, life, and safety issues Maintaining core programs and services Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals Improving access, success, and completion of targeted student populations through the implementation of the Student Equity Plan Improving support services to meet demands for online students and students attending at off-campus centers
7	Health, Kinesiology, and Athletics	Personnel	11.000.617.1.083500.	51110	$0.00	$71,886.00
Hire full-time faculty in Health, Kinesiology, and Athletics (Head Coach)	The Health, Kinesiology, and Athletics department is in need of a full-time instructor with the ability to teach all courses within our disciplines. Our overall ratio in our department is 73 associate faculty to 7.69 full-time faculty, with 1 in a non-classroom position.		Student Support Services Program (SSSP)		Maintaining core programs and services Addressing a shortfall identified during Student Learning (or administrative unit) Outcomes Assessment Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations Improving access, success, and completion of targeted student populations through the implementation of the Student Equity Plan Placing students appropriately, advising them effectively, and ensuring that they have educational plans Collaborating effectively with K-12 to set appropriate student expectations, align curriculum, and prepare students for college success Reaching the Sustainable Continuous Quality Improvement level on the implementation of Student Learning Outcomes Evaluating standards and goals for course success, retention, degree achievement, certificate completion, transfer, and credentialing annually Improving support services to meet demands for online students and students attending at off-campus centers
8	Tennis Courts-Athletics	Facilities	11.000.618.696001.	55890	$400,000.00	$0.00
Replace lower tennis courts with play fields and repair upper tennis courts for instructional use	Health and safety issues.		Scheduled Maintenance (Facilities)		Resolving health, life, and safety issues Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals Maintaining core programs and services Addressing a shortfall identified during Student Learning (or administrative unit) Outcomes Assessment Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations
9	Gymnasium-Athletics	Facilities	11.000.618.1.696001.	55890	$50,000.00	$0.00
Replace Gymnasium Bleachers	Health and safety issue due to the lack of handicap accessibility and handrails.		Scheduled Maintenance (Facilities)		Resolving health, life, and safety issues Maintaining core programs and services Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations Improving access, success, and completion of targeted student populations through the implementation of the Student Equity Plan
10	Golf Facility-Athletics	Facilities	11.000.618.1.696001.	55890	$50,000.00	$0.00
Relocate and develop new golf facility	Relocate and develop new golf facility. We currently do not have a location for our golf athletes to practice, which leads to increased travel and budget expenditures. The small area that was utilized and dedicated to our student athletes was absorbed by the installation of solar panels (without the departments input).		Scheduled Maintenance (Facilities)		Resolving health, life, and safety issues Maintaining core programs and services Addressing a shortfall identified during Student Learning (or administrative unit) Outcomes Assessment Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals Improving access, success, and completion of targeted student populations through the implementation of the Student Equity Plan Meeting state water use reduction requirements Practicing strategic enrollment management that integrates financial planning with student need and achievement Improving support services to meet demands for online students and students attending at off-campus centers Reaching the Sustainable Continuous Quality Improvement level on the implementation of Student Learning Outcomes
11	Men's Soccer-Athletics	Operating Expenses	11.000.618.1.696001.	55200	$0.00	$1,500.00
Augment Men's Soccer budget	The Men’s Soccer program was budgeted as a one-time request. As the program was funded as an ongoing item, it was funded $1,500 lower than the original allocation.				Maintaining core programs and services Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals
12	Athletics	Personnel			$0.00	$4,900.00
Athletic Equipment Technician	This position was cut back from twelve months to an eleven month position along with other classified employees. Recently most of the classified employees have regained their 12 months status. The Athletic department maintains hundred thousands of dollars in equipment and uniforms on a yearly basis. Adding the one month back to this position would ensure the equipment and uniforms will be properly maintained.				Resolving health, life, and safety issues Maintaining core programs and services Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations
13	Football Stadium-Athletics	Facilities	11.000.618.1.696001.	55890	$600,000.00	$0.00
Install to create a football/soccer field	This would create a safe playing surface for the football and soccer teams. It would save the district money in terms of maintenance, water, fertilizer and man hours.		Scheduled Maintenance (Facilities)		Resolving health, life, and safety issues Maintaining core programs and services Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals
14	Baseball Feild	Facilities	110006181696001	55890	$13,000.00	$0.00
Press Box Stuccowed	Over the years we have been spending money replacing the wood and painting it. Having it stuccowed would be a one-time fix and save in wood and paint. It would also make the structure more securely sound. It would also make the facility look 100 times better for all fans. It would give it a “new” feel instead of the worn down look it has been showing for years.		Scheduled Maintenance (Facilities)		Resolving health, life, and safety issues Maintaining core programs and services Addressing a shortfall identified during Student Learning (or administrative unit) Outcomes Assessment Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals Reaching the Sustainable Continuous Quality Improvement level on the implementation of Student Learning Outcomes Evaluating standards and goals for course success, retention, degree achievement, certificate completion, transfer, and credentialing annually
15	Baseball field	Facilities	110006181696001	55890	$10,000.00	$0.00
Have Dugouts Stuccowed	Having to replace the wood because of water decay and the wearing down of the paint. Having this done to the dugouts would be a one-time fix and would save in wood and paint cost. It would also make the facility look 100 times better for all fans. It would give it a “new” feel instead of the worn down look it has been showing for years.		Scheduled Maintenance (Facilities)		Resolving health, life, and safety issues Maintaining core programs and services Addressing a shortfall identified during Student Learning (or administrative unit) Outcomes Assessment Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals Reaching the Sustainable Continuous Quality Improvement level on the implementation of Student Learning Outcomes Evaluating standards and goals for course success, retention, degree achievement, certificate completion, transfer, and credentialing annually
16	Baseball Field	Facilities	11000618169001	55890	$55,000.00	$0.00
Permanent Bleachers installed in front of press box	The current bleachers from the 80’s are unsafe, outdated and do not give the paying customers a good experience to watch a college game. Not only are they an eye sore for fans but many of them over the last thirteen years have commented on how bad and uncomfortable they are. This would enhance the fan’s experience and give a tremendous face lift to the facility.		Scheduled Maintenance (Facilities)		Resolving health, life, and safety issues Maintaining core programs and services Addressing a shortfall identified during Student Learning (or administrative unit) Outcomes Assessment Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals Reaching the Sustainable Continuous Quality Improvement level on the implementation of Student Learning Outcomes Evaluating standards and goals for course success, retention, degree achievement, certificate completion, transfer, and credentialing annually
17	Baseball Field	Facilities	110006181696001	55890	$6,000.00	$0.00
New Drainage in front of dugouts	When it rains now the dugouts fill up with water because there is nowhere for it to go. Currently to get rid of the water we have players sweep it out of the dugout with brooms. A video is available so this can be seen firsthand. This would make the experience for the student-athlete that much better and it would not be embarrassing.		Scheduled Maintenance (Facilities)		Resolving health, life, and safety issues Maintaining core programs and services Meeting state water use reduction requirements
18	Baseball Field	Facilities	110006181696001	55890	$8,000.00	$0.00
Concrete the entrance of Baseball Complex	Cost: $8,000 Currently there is no clear path of concrete for athletes, fans, and game personal to get to the restrooms or bleachers. Extending the concrete by 3 to 6 feet would allow people to come into the facility and not get their shoes muddy. This would tremendously enhance the experience for players, fans, and other game personal.		Scheduled Maintenance (Facilities)		Resolving health, life, and safety issues Maintaining core programs and services Reaching the Sustainable Continuous Quality Improvement level on the implementation of Student Learning Outcomes
19	Athletics, Health, and Kinesiology	Personnel			$0.00	$10,000.00
Change from Adminstrative Assitant III to the Administrative Assistant to the Dean	To allow the position to further help out our current Director of Athletics, Health and Kinesiology with the endless amount of paperwork and other important task.				Maintaining core programs and services Addressing a shortfall identified during Student Learning (or administrative unit) Outcomes Assessment Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals