Automotive Technology
Mission Statement
The Butte College Automotive Program provides it's students with a quality, NATEF (National Automotive Technician Education Foundation) certified automotive training program. The program gives the student the basic skills needed to start a career in the automotive industry and encourages the life-long learning needed to succeed in the workforce.
Program Description
The Butte College Automotive Technology Program has two NATEF Certified programs. One is the American Honda PACT program. The PACT program is a partnership with American Honda and Butte College in which the student�s area of study is centered on Honda and Acura vehicles. The CORE program is also NATEF certified but rather than concentrating the studies on a specific manufacturer, the CORE program covers all makes and models. In Fall 2017 we introduced our partnership with Subaru and now offer a second factory alternative for our students. This Spring (2019) we rolled out our newest edition, Diesel Technology. This program will cover light and medium duty over the road diesel powered vehicles. Successful completers of our program offer the automotive industry a technician who can perform their job description at or above entry level technician.
Accountability for Previously Funded Items
Lab-Volt Hydraulic Test Board. (Strong Workforce Funds)
Amount: 2914.75
Used For Intended Purpose: Yes
Benefit
Provides mobile hydraulic testing and diagnosis for Diesel Program
Laptop for new Diesel Instructor. (Strong Wrokforce Funds)
Amount: 1144.06
Used For Intended Purpose: Yes
Benefit
Provides laptop for developement of curriculum and classroom needs.
Diesel Lab Equipment
Amount: 86734.13
Used For Intended Purpose: Yes
Benefit
These items were pruchased in 18/19 with Perking Funds but due to timing, they were not on the last unit plan. In the spirit of transparency we have listed them here.
Maintenance Funds from Virginia
Amount: 8000.00
Used For Intended Purpose: Yes
Benefit
The department used the funds to replace 20 year old out dated DVOMs used by all classes. The remainder was used to purchase Oil Drain Caddies for the new Diesel Lab.
Student Learning/Administrative Unit Outcomes (Optional)
Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (Instruction Departments) (Optional)
Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (All Other Departments) (Optional)
Strategic Direction (Optional)
Program Review (Optional)
IMPLEMENTED RECOMMENDATIONS
- Build out the 6000sqFt - With the passage of Measure J the Automotive program is actively pursuing approval for funding the completion of the 6000 sqft undeveloped area at the Skyway Center. The build out will fulfill our commitment to providing training needed in industry. As recommended by our advisory committee members, a diesel technology class is missing from our program and without expanding our footprint we can’t offer any more classes or increase class size to reduce the wait list.
- Additional Full Time Faculty - The validation team recommends hiring two full-time faculty members who would reduce current overloads, allow for the department to offer an accelerated schedule reducing student’s time in the program from 2.5 semesters to 2 semesters, provide for additional student advising support, and allow for the incorporation of a full fledge alternative fuels program. This class could generate additional revenue if built in collaboration with Contract Education. In Fall 2015 one additional Full Time faculty member was added. While the new faculty member did allow for the addition of the alternative fuel class, it did not reduce overload or increase student to instructor contact in the lab.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED
- Hire Lab Assistant - Two (2) full time instructors are needed to cover the Diesel Technology Class and work as a lab assistant, the second instructor would also work as a lab assistant and teach existing classes thus relieving instructor overload.
Department Goals
Promote and develop the Diesel Technology Program. Spring 2019 marks the first semester of the new program. The department will brainstorm on the best way to promote and increase enrollment in the program. Along with it’s current industry partners, the department will reach out to area employers to determine their needs, address those needs via curriculum modifications, and deliver qualified, entry level technicians.
Future Development Strategies
Strategy 1 - Support Industry Partner Coordinator
Subaru U Cordinator
Initiatives
- Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
- Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Supporting Rationale
Our partnership with American Honda has proven to be a draw for our automotive program. Recently we have added a partnership with Subaru Of America (SOA). Thus far, SOA has donated over $200,000 in diagnostic equipment, training aids and vehicles to your program. Currently we have graduated 6 students from that partnership program, and all are working full time at dealerships. The Department Chair currently is tasked with maintaining and promoting this program. The responsibilities of managing the department, teaching overload and the Subaru U partnership is proving to be too much. To maintain this partnership and prevent it’s loss a coordinator, much like the PACT coordinator is needed. This partnership provides a career pathway for students wanting to work in a Subaru dealership. To maintain these partnerships, create and maintain relationships with employers and support the students transition from school to the workforce a Subaru u Coordinator is needed. The coordinator must visit the students and service managers in our service areas and that includes Redding in the north and Davis to the south. The coordinator must also insure the currency of faculty and coordinate factory training as needed. The department asks for the development of the position and reassign time for the Subaru U Coordinator be 20% and the stipend of $6,622.12 become part of the annual Automotive budget.
Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: Yes
Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: No
Improving Student Achievement: No
Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No
Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No
Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No
Strategy 2 - Diesel Technology Program
Foster and Grow the Diesel Technology Program
Initiatives
- Modeling Sustainability
- Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
- Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Supporting Rationale
Spring 2019 marks the first semester of the new program. The department will brainstorm on the best way to promote and increase enrollment in the program. Along with it’s current industry partners, the department will reach out to area employers to determine their needs, address those needs via curriculum modifications, and deliver qualified, entry level technicians.
Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No
Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: No
Improving Student Achievement: No
Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No
Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No
Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No
Strategy 3 - Increase Department Chair to Chair II
Increase Department Chair to level II.
Initiatives
- Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Supporting Rationale
The last program review in 2014 recommended that the Department Chair be increased from its current level. In the years that followed, the program has grown with the addition of the Alternative Fuels class and its instructor, a partnership with Subaru of America and now the Diesel Program. With all that the Chair is still teaching in overload, responsible for the Subaru partnership and mentoring the new instructors. Additional reassign time is needed to perform the duties expected to the level that is expected by the college. The department asks the chair position be increased to Chair II.
Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No
Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: No
Improving Student Achievement: No
Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No
Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No
Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No
Strategy 4 - Maintain a Professional Looking Facility
Replace flooring in classrooms and lab.
Initiatives
- Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Supporting Rationale
Flooring in the classrooms were "value engineered" during the remodel of the Skyway Center. Paint was applied to the floors and it is now peeling up creating a very unsightly and unprofessional look. In the shop area the floors were sealed but the slip hazard that comes with the work being preformed has never been addressed. The department would like a non-slip sealant added to the shop floors and flooring added to the classrooms to eliminate the peeling paint.
Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No
Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: No
Improving Student Achievement: No
Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No
Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No
Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No
Strategy 5 - Facility Support
Secretarial support for the Skyway Center
Initiatives
- Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
- Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
Supporting Rationale
The addition of the Diesel Technology Lab and after-hours utilization of the Skyway Center has increased the load on the existing staff. To coordinate room usage, 3-4 staff members in different areas need to be contacted to verify availability. There is no support staff for the instructors using the facility after 5. The Auto Department needs/Skkyway Center on sight secretarial support.
Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No
Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: Yes
Improving Student Achievement: No
Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No
Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No
Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No
Strategy 6 - Lab Assistants
Lab assistants for Diesel and Gasoline Labs
Initiatives
- Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
- Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Supporting Rationale
A reoccurring theme in all of the instructor’s reviews is the lack of instructional support in the labs. Students need guidance as they work in the labs for both safety and learning. Having 2 lab assistants that rotated between the labs would help maximize student learning and success and provide a pathway for fulltime employment when spots become open.
Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No
Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: No
Improving Student Achievement: No
Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No
Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No
Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No
Strategy 7 - Funding for Skills USA
Funding is needed to cover membership and competitin fees for Skills USA
Initiatives
- Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
- Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
- Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness
Supporting Rationale
In 2014 the Automotive Department competed for the first time in the Skills USA competition. The quality of our students and program revealed it’s self as we sent a student to the Skills USA National Competition our first year. Since then, we have competed each year, sweeping the top 5 places in State competition and placing in the top 20 in the nation. Partial funding for the Skills USA club has come from donations made by industry partners but as the club grows to areas of study outside of automotive, so do the costs. These competitions provide opportunities beyond Butte College for the students. In the last two years an Automotive Technology student has been awarded a full ride scholarship for BMW North America. Annual travel and operating costs are estimated at $20,000. All he organizing and guidence has fallen on 1 automotive faculty member. Along wth funding for competition expenses, we ask that and additional $5000 stipend be awarded to the leader of the Skills USA Club.
Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: No
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No
Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: Yes
Improving Student Achievement: No
Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No
Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No
Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No
Strategy 8 - Update Alignment Equipment
Snap-On Alignment Machine
Initiatives
- Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Supporting Rationale
The students need two alignment racks to complete the lab tasks in the AUT7 class. One alignment machine was last updated in 2006. In order to maintain currency with industry, we need to update that alignment machine. Current quotes are from $30000-$45000. We are asking for $40000 with the hopes we can get the most for our dollars.
Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: No
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: Yes
Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: No
Improving Student Achievement: No
Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: Yes
Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No
Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No
Strategy 9 - Gen II Prius
Generation 2 Toyota Prius
Initiatives
- Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
- Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Supporting Rationale
The alternative fuel course (AUT60) is limited in the number of vehicles available for students to practice on. Lab tasks could be completed quicker and progress could be sped up if the department had an additional Toyota Prius.
Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: No
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: Yes
Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: No
Improving Student Achievement: Yes
Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No
Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No
Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No
Requested Non-Financial Resources
- Meet with industry partners to acquire training aids equipment needed for the Diesel Technology Lab.
- Desk for printer in Diesel Lab
Current Financial Resources
CAP Program
Butte College houses the (Smog Referee Station) California Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) on a long-term lease which generates $12,000 annually.
Strong Work Force (SWF)
$223,905.00
Perkins
$56762.20
2017/2018 American Honda Contributions:
2 new cars $44,500
5 Complete Acura motors $20,255
3 “Express Service” service cabinet and parts $3,000
General Motors
1 new car $5852.50
Subaru of America
2 New Cars $32,562
Scan Tool $3500
1 Long Block $3500
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 | Automotive Diesel Technology | Personnel | $0.00 | $10,561,983.00 | ||
| Diesel FT Faculty Salary & Benefits | At this time, the Diesel Instructor's salary is funded from SWF. With the possibility of SWF going away, it is recommended funding be transferred to district funds. |
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| 2 | Automotive | Personnel | $0.00 | $63,995.00 | ||
| Lab Assistant for Diesel and Gas Lab | A reoccurring theme in all of the instructor�s reviews is the lack of instructional support in the labs. Students need guidance as they work in the labs for both safety and learning. Having 1 lab assistant that rotates between the labs would help maximize student learning and success and provide a pathway for fulltime employment when spots become open. |
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| 3 | Automotive | Personnel | 110005161094800 | 51240 | $0.00 | $6,787.00 |
| Reassign time and stipend for Subaru U Coordinator | Our partnership with American Honda has proven to be a draw for our automotive program. Recently we have added a partnership with Subaru Of America (SOA). Thus far, SOA has donated over $200,000 in diagnostic equipment, training aids and vehicles to your program. Currently we have graduated 6 students from that partnership program, and all are working full time at dealerships. The Department Chair currently is tasked with maintaining and promoting this program. The responsibilities of managing the department, teaching overload and the Subaru U partnership is proving to be too much. To maintain this partnership and prevent it�s loss a coordinator, much like the PACT coordinator is needed. This partnership provides a career pathway for students wanting to work in a Subaru dealership. To maintain these partnerships, create and maintain relationships with employers and support the students transition from school to the workforce a Subaru u Coordinator is needed. The coordinator must visit the students and service managers in our service areas and that includes Redding in the north and Davis to the south. The coordinator must also insure the currency of faculty and coordinate factory training as needed. The department asks for the development of the position and reassign time for the Subaru U Coordinator be 20% and the stipend of $6,622.12 become part of the annual Automotive budget or funded by Perkins Funds. |
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| 4 | Automotive Technology | Personnel | 110005161094800 | 51240 | $0.00 | $71,269.00 |
| On-Site Secretarial Support (Sec II) | The automotive programs functions on an island. In the past, secretarial support was located on main campus but the secretary would visit our facility 2 times a week providing support. With her retirement, secretarial support is now located at the Chico Center. While geographically it the Chico Center is �close� we are forced to travel back and forth several times a day. This is lost time. Our program asks a lot of our secretarial staff. With the proposed expansion of the Skyway Center, an on-site secretary could not only provide the support needed in the automotive program but also scheduling of the rooms at the Skyway Center and support other programs located in the facility. |
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| 5 | Automotive | Operating Expenses | $0.00 | $1,775.00 | ||
| Increase position to Chair II | The last program review in 2014 recommended that the Department Chair be increased from its current level. In the years that followed, the program has grown with the addition of the Alternative Fuels class and its instructor, a partnership with Subaru of America and now the Diesel Program. With all that the Chair is still teaching in overload, responsible for the Subaru partnership and mentoring the new instructors. Additional reassign time is needed to perform the duties expected to the level that is expected by the college. The department asks the chair position be increased to Chair II. |
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| 6 | Automotive | Operating Expenses | 110005161094800 | 55100 | $0.00 | $22,500.00 |
| Skills USA Operational costs | In 2014 the Automotive Department competed for the first time in the Skills USA competition. The quality of our students and program revealed it�s self as we sent a student to the Skills USA National Competition our first year. Since then, we have competed each year, sweeping the top 5 places in State competition and placing in the top 20 in the nation. Partial funding for the Skills USA club has come from donations made by industry partners but as the club grows to areas of study outside of automotive, so do the costs. These competitions provide opportunities beyond Butte College for the students. In the last three years an Automotive Technology student has been awarded a full ride scholarship for BMW North America. Annual travel and operating costs are estimated at $20,000. Along with funding the cost of competition, we ask for a $5000 yearly stipend for the leader of the Skills USA club as the planning and coordination takes countless hours a year. |
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| 7 | Automotive | Facilities | 110005161094800 | 130000 | $13,952.00 | $0.00 |
| Eliminate slip hazzard in shop and classrooms | Tiling the lab and lecture room floors with Autostone floor tile will alleviate a slip hazard problem that occurs when oil and water mix on the floor surface. After four years of operation at the Skyway Center, the floors are now becoming saturated with petroleum products and are slippery when wet. This slip hazard will put the district at risk and should be alleviated. $118,856 includes lab floor and hallway, $20,664 for the floors in the classrooms. |
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| 8 | Automotive | Facilities | $5,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Paint Interior Walls | Per our contract with industry partners, one class room should be dedicated to the respective program and represent its colors. Due to heavy year round utilization, the original paint is getting soiled. The program need to paint SC128 with Honda PACT colors and SC112 with Subaru USA colors. |
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| 9 | Automotive | Facilities | 110005161094800 | 55100 | $0.00 | $8,000.00 |
| Increase Health & Safety Compliance Fees | In order to meet current EPA and California Standards that come with operating a fifty percent larger automotive facility, a yearly $8,000 increase in the program�s annual operating expenses budget is needed. There has been no increase in the last nine years. With the addition of the Alternative Fuel class in Fall 2015, class Class 0 gloves must be used while servicing the high voltage systems in hybrid cars. Those gloves must be inspected off site every 6 months. That alone raised our annual budget by $2000 yearly. Price quotes from companies that provide EPA and Hazardous waste handling services that bring the new facility up to current requirements have been received to validate this request. We want to be able to keep our California Green Station status, maintain a facility that is a sustainable, environmentally sound, and be an example for our students and local industry. |
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| 10 | Automotive | Equipment | $40,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Alignment Machine | The current alignment machine is out dated and can not be updated to current industry standards. Two machines are needed to facilitate the lab objectives in AUT7. We need two up-to-date machines. |
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| 11 | Automotive | Equipment | $10,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Cummins Engine | The diesel program needs a Cummins powerplant for students to train on . Cummins represents 1/3 of the market and thus the need for students to train on them is critical. |
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| 12 | Auto | Equipment | $10,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| GEN II Toyota Prius | The alternative fuel course is limited in the number of vehicles available for students to practice on. Lab tasks could be completed quicker and progress could be sped up if the department had an additional Toyota Prius. |
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