2020-21 Unit Plan
Natural Resources

Mission Statement

The Butte College Natural Resources Management Program prepares students for employment in the areas of forestry, wildlife, range, environment, and park/recreational-land management, including ecological restoration, or transfer to a higher institution. The Program also meets the needs of community residents and industry employees (government and/or private sector) requiring vocational enhancement, updating and/or training in the areas mentioned above.

Program Description

This program currently serves approximately 97 full-time students in an AS degree program and a number of others moving through one of four, one-year certificate programs with full and part-time faculty. Students not transferring to universities move into paid employment immediately following the completion of our program. 

The Program currently has one primary full-time instructor to meet the instructional needs for students to obtain classes. However, there is a need for additional sections and part-time instructors to meet future needs. As always, the Farm Technician plays an integral part in helping Natural Resources Management Program students in utilizing the Main Campus� Wildlife Refuge as an outdoor classroom and for laboratory activities as well as NR 99 work experience. The Nursery Technician also plays an important part in the Program by caring for plants to be used in the restoration class and by helping students with science projects involving plants for the environmental management class.

The Program�s Advisory Committee will meet this spring due to the PG&E outages last fall and will be brought up to date on all previous recommendations with recent progress towards their implementation. The importance of communication skills (written and oral), proficiency in using digital technology, a good understanding of work-place safety, proficiency in the use of hand tools, and GPS/GIS skills have been and will continue to be part of the Program and Certificate curriculum. R�sum� writing, interview, and other job attainment skills have been implemented as well. Job experience such as seasonal employment, internships, ride-along, and job shadowing are ongoing parts of the curriculum.
A dendrology/native plant identification course and a forestry technician certificate of achievement has be added to the Program.

Student Learning/Administrative Unit Outcomes

NR 40 SLO “A” with the supporting PLO “4” was assessed by exam resulting in students answering the embedded questions correctly 87.6% of the time. A few individual questions had lower percentages of student answering correctly (57.6 and 57.7%).



The two questions showing lower percentages of correct scores will be emphasized more in subsequent semesters.


 

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (Instruction Departments)



Retention rates have dropped slightly, but have held steady over the past three years at 95%. Success rates have improved from 81% in 2015 to 86% in 2018. Talk about what you have done to improve these success rates.


Talk about what you have done to increase awards by 85.71% in 2018.


Certificates = 65
AS = 44

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (All Other Departments)


        

        
        
        
Strategic Direction

        

        

        
        
        
Program Review

        
Natural Resources Management program review was completed during the 2013-14 academic year with the following outcomes. Past Advisory Committee recommendations and recommendations from the Curriculum Committee and Technical Review Committee have been implemented in the past few years with the creation of NR 70, Geospatial Data Applications, NR 40, Watershed Ecology and Habitat Restoration, and now NR 12, Dendrology and Native Plant Identification, along with supplements to the curriculum of previously existing courses.


Also, the program now has only one degree, an AS in Natural Resources Management, to avoid student confusion and to increase or decrease the amount of units required from the old degrees in Natural Resources or Natural Resources/Parks and Recreation, respectively. With this new degree there are four new certificates of achievement; Parks and Recreation, Wildlife Technician, Ecological Restoration, and (NEW)Forestry Technician. New certificate requirements will published for the first time in the 2018-2019 catalog.


 


 

        

        
        
        
Department Goals

        
Graduate as many students as we can and award as many certificates as we can by teaching the skills necessary according to the Advisory Committee for employment in the vast field of Natural Resources Management.

        



        
Future Development Strategies

        

                    
Strategy 1 - Natural Resources Management Program Strategy 1

                    

                        



    

  • Equip students with the skill sets and encourage them to complete their degrees and certificates and move on to employment or a four year institution.
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  • However, students are reporting that the Counseling Office is recommending that they either choose another major or are recommending that they transfer without completing their A.S. degree. This will hamper future funding for the Program with the new formula coming in from the State. Also, I wonder how many students have been turned away from this Program and others that are leading to employment when counselors are recommending they obtain a degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences. I’m sure the 531 students that obtained a degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences in 2018 have all found jobs. As of Spring 2020, the Pathways that I had set up with Steve St. Cyn still have not been implemented into the council given to students registering for classes.
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                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Modeling Sustainability
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  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
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  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
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  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
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  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
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  • Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness
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                        Supporting Rationale

                        
    

  • Above strategies support the most recent program review recommendations as well as those recommendation of the Natural Resources Management Advisory Committee.
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  • Student success in this program relies on teaching the skills and knowledge base to meet employer needs in the broad field of natural resources management.
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                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: Yes

                        Supports PLOs: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: Yes




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 2 - Natural Resources Management Program Strategy 2

                    

                        




    

  • Use data to revise teaching and classroom assignments to improve success rates of SLO's, PLO's, and GELO's.
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                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Modeling Sustainability
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  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
    • 
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness
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                        Supporting Rationale

                        




    

  • Student Learning Outcomes have been assessed and assignments and teaching methods have either been revised or reaffirmed according to the data collected.
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  • Student success in this program relies on teaching the skills and knowledge base to meet employer needs in the broad field of natural resources management.
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                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: Yes

                        Supports PLOs: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: Yes




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 3 - Natural Resources Management Program Strategy 3

                    

                        




    

  • Development of on-campus Agriculture/Natural Resources training facility for students.
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                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Modeling Sustainability
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
    • 
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness
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                        Supporting Rationale

                        




    

  • Above strategies support the most recent program review recommendations as well as those recommendation of the Natural Resources Management Advisory Committee.
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  • Student success in this program relies on teaching the skills and knowledge base to meet employer needs in the broad field of natural resources management.
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  • Since a new facility is a long way off, perhaps an update on antiquated facilities in the classroom is in order.
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                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: Yes

                        Supports PLOs: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: Yes




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 4 - Natural Resources Management Program Strategy 4

                    

                        




    

  • Continued collaboration with governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations (i.e., CDFW, DWR, State Parks, USF&WS, USFS, BLM, NRCS, River Partners, the Nature Conservancy, et cetera).
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                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Modeling Sustainability
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
    • 
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        




    

  • Above strategies support the most recent program review recommendations as well as those recommendation of the Natural Resources Management Advisory Committee.
    • 

  • Student success in this program relies on teaching the skills and knowledge base to meet employer needs in the broad field of natural resources management.
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                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: Yes

                        Supports PLOs: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: Yes




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 5 - Natural Resources Management Program Strategy 5

                    

                        




    

  • Continued implementation of recommendations by Program's Advisory Committee.
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                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Modeling Sustainability
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
    • 
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        




    

  • Above strategies support the most recent program review recommendations as well as those recommendation of the Natural Resources Management Advisory Committee.
    • 

  • Student success in this program relies on teaching the skills and knowledge base to meet employer needs in the broad field of natural resources management.
    • 


                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: Yes

                        Supports PLOs: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: Yes




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 6 - Natural Resources Management Program Strategy 6

                    

                        




    

  • Expand Natural Resource Program to cover all aspects of natural resources and keep up with technological advancements to meet the needs for employees by government agencies and the private sector.
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                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Modeling Sustainability
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
    • 
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        




    

  • Above strategies support the most recent program review recommendations as well as those recommendation of the Natural Resources Management Advisory Committee.
    • 

  • Student Learning Outcomes have been assessed and assignments and teaching methods have either been revised or reaffirmed according to the data collected.
    • 

  • Student success in this program relies on teaching the skills and knowledge base to meet employer needs in the broad field of natural resources management.
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  • Butte College fosters community by actively promoting an environment that celebrates the uniqueness of each individual. The Campus climate is characterized by diversity, understanding, mutual respect, and inclusiveness.
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                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: Yes

                        Supports PLOs: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: Yes




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 7 - Natural Resources Management Program Strategy 7

                    

                        




    

  • Expand outreach and recruitment to underserved demographics at the high school level.
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                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Modeling Sustainability
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
    • 
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        




    

  • Butte College fosters community by actively promoting an environment that celebrates the uniqueness of each individual. The Campus climate is characterized by diversity, understanding, mutual respect, and inclusiveness.
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                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: Yes




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 8 - Natural Resources Management Program Strategy 8

                    

                        




    

  • Articulate Program's courses with four year institutions that have not yet been articulated (still in progress).
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                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Modeling Sustainability
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
    • 
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        




    

  • Above strategies support the most recent program review recommendations as well as those recommendation of the Natural Resources Management Advisory Committee.
    • 

  • Student Learning Outcomes have been assessed and assignments and teaching methods have either been revised or reaffirmed according to the data collected.
    • 

  • Student success in this program relies on teaching the skills and knowledge base to meet employer needs in the broad field of natural resources management.
    • 



    

  • Butte College fosters community by actively promoting an environment that celebrates the uniqueness of each individual. The Campus climate is characterized by diversity, understanding, mutual respect, and inclusiveness.
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                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: Yes

                        Supports PLOs: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: Yes




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 9 - Natural Resources Management Program Strategy 9

                    

                        




    

  • Continue to emphasize sustainable development and conservation in all Natural Resources Management coursework.  
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                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Modeling Sustainability
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
    • 
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        




    

  • Above strategies support the most recent program review recommendations as well as those recommendation of the Natural Resources Management Advisory Committee.
    • 

  • Student success in this program relies on teaching the skills and knowledge base to meet employer needs in the broad field of natural resources management.
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                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: Yes

                        Supports PLOs: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: Yes




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 10 - Natural Resources Management Program Strategy 10

                    

                        
    

  • Provide transportation accomodations to all students, including disabled and economically disadvantaged students, both temporary and permanent, so they can reach laboratory activities on our 928 acre outdoor classroom.
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                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Modeling Sustainability
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
    • 
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness
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                        Supporting Rationale

                        
    

  • Students have the right to request reasonable modifications to college requirements, services, facilities or programs if their documented disability imposes an educational limitation or impedes access to such requirements, services, facilities or programs. Health and safety should also be a top priority here.
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                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: Yes

                        Supports PLOs: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: Yes




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 11 - Natural Resources Management Program Strategy 11

                    

                        
Bring Ag techs and mechanics back to full time for the enhanced support of student learning.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Modeling Sustainability
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  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
    • 
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness
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                        Supporting Rationale

                        
Student learning depends on support from our Ag Techs and Mechanics. There have been several instances where we needed them to do something for class suport and they were off due to their reduced contracts. It has come to our attention that all other support position contracts that were cut back in 2008 have all been reinstated. The only ones that haven't are our Ag Techs and Mechanics. 

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: Yes

                        Supports PLOs: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: Yes




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 12 - Natural Resources Management Program Strategy 12

                    

                        
This strategy incorporates Natural Resources Management Strategies 1 - 10.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Modeling Sustainability
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  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
    • 
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness
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                        Supporting Rationale

                        
The Natural Resources Management program’s modest budget of $16,070 per year is currently not sufficient for aquiring new learning resources and maintenance of those resources, to alow replacement of outdated equipment and increase capabilities, including buses for travel on field trips, and  travel/conferences for faculty. Therefore, the Department requests $4,000 for new learning resources and their maintenance, equipment replacement, increase in capabilities, for student bus travel, and faculty travel and conferences.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: Yes

                        Supports PLOs: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: Yes

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: Yes




    
                        
                    


        
    
    
    
        
Requested Non-Financial Resources

        

            
Space (1-3 acres) on Campus to plant an educational forest for the NR 12, Dendrology and Native Plant Identification course and Forestry Technician certificate to be availablefor the first time in spring 2021, since this request was not met during the 2018-2019 academic year.

            
        

    


        
Current Financial Resources

        

            
The Natural Resources Management program’s modest budget of $16,070 per year is currently not sufficient to maintain operations due to increased costs of everything.

        
    
    
    
    
    
            
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
                            Natural Resources Management, Ag Env. Sci., CTE
                            Operating Expenses
                            11.000.514.1.011500.
                            
                            $4,000.00
                            $0.00
            
            
                        

                        

                            Additional funding.
                            The Natural Resources Management Program is needing additional funding due to increases in the cost of everything over the last several years.
                            
                                
    
                                        
  • Career and Technical Education - Perkins
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  • Instructional Equipment
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  • Strong Workforce
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  • Student Equity and Achievement Program
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  • Addressing Health/Life/Safety issues
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  • Enrollment growth and improvement in student outcomes and student equity
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  • Maintaining ongoing operations at current levels (excludes grants)
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  • Implementing the 2019-2020 Strategic Direction Priorities
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  • Meeting Vision for Success Goals
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  • Addressing Program Review Recommendations
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  • Implementing Guided Pathways: a. Strategic Scheduling; b. Hobsons Starfish
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  • Closing Equity Gaps
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  • Meeting enrollment targets
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  • Meeting student achievement goals (Vision for Success Goals)
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  • Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness
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  • Improving Processes: a. Data and Reporting; b. Internal Communications
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  • Strengthening Professional Development
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 8/2/23