The mission of the Butte College Foods and Nutrition Program is to provide high-quality education and services to the community. This includes the following: -Promote and expand Foods and Nutrition degrees (AS-T Nutrition and Dietetics and AS Nutrition and Food Science). -Offer nutrition classes that support nursing, allied health, and child development majors as well as provide GE transfer credit. -Research and explore career and technical opportunities in the fields of food science, culinary arts, and hospitality management. -Provide students with current nutrition information that can be applied to personal health and well-being. -Form academic alliances and partnerships with local and regional educational institutions and business communities.
Foods and Nutrition degrees are supported with core FN coursework. FN also offers classes that are available for GE and transfer credit to the UC/CSU systems as well as prerequisites for the nursing, allied health, and child development programs. The Department has had a longstanding AS degree in Nutrition and Food Science. In summer 2016, Foods and Nutrition received state approval for the Nutrition and Dietetics AS-T degree subsequent to the modification of FN 2 (Nutrition) and development of a three-unit Food Safety and Sanitation course (FN 10). Students completing FN 10 can receive both ServSafe� and Hazards of Critical Control Points (HACCP) certifications. A shortcoming of Butte's AS-T degree is the lack of an instructional food science lab preventing delivery of essential course offerings such as an Introduction to Food Science with Lab. The FN Department has developed curriculum for a 3-unit Introduction to Food Science course and is collaborating with CSU-Chico Nutrition Department for laboratory leasing. Other options may include the new Glenn Center, local industrial kitchens and/or online programs. Butte College began offering this essential lab course Fall 2021 giving students the opportunity to complete this lower-division course after transfer to university. Both the AS-T and AS degrees are heavily concentrated with science courses including chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and microbiology. Students completing the AS-T degree satisfy prerequisites for a BS in Nutrition and Food Science and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential. Effective 2024, eligibility for the RDN will require a Master�s Degree. In support of the Education, Child, and Family Studies Department�s Child and Family Studies Certificate, our department developed a Maternal and Child Health course (FN 8). FN 8 is also an approved GE transfer class. Prior to COVID-19 remote learning, Foods and Nutrition averaged approximately 50 class sections annually, participated in Summer School, offered varied class times and modalities (face-to-face and online), and was present on all three campuses (Main, Chico, and Glenn County). This was accomplished with two full-time faculty and 5-7 associate faculty. Historically, FN 2 is a high-demand course that fills quickly. In recent semesters, FN 2 face-to-face class sections were reduced due to an overall decline in student enrollment. With the advent of the Canvas Learning Management System, online offerings gained in popularity and course schedule has shifted to meet the demand. The number of online sections made up approximately one-third of FN 2 class offerings. Currently, FN 8 and FN 50 are offered only online because F2F classes had very low enrollment. Shifting these classes to online has resulted in improved enrollment.
In Fall of 2021, the FN Department submitted a report on the AS Degree in Nutrition and Food Science. The review analyzed:
FN 2 - SLO 1, 2 & 5
FN 8 - SLO 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7
FN 50 - SLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 9
Findings: In general, it was found that the SLO's assess learning well and are appropriate for the AS Degree in Nutrition and Food Science.
Changes: None at this time.
The FN Department has undergone a re-evaluation and re-tracking of current student learning outcomes for 2021-2025. All FN courses and their SLO's have been placed on an Excel Matrix grid. Every course and every SLO will be evaluated by Fall of 2025.
SLO's assessed in Fall of 2021 (and due to be reported out in Spring) are:
FN 2 - Nutrition - SLO 1 - Identify the function and sources of nutrients for each stage of the life cycle.
2020 Student Achievement Data:
Total student count 1,018
FN 2 - Nutrition - 86% retention rate, 73% success rate
FN 8 - Maternal/Child Nutrition - 81% retention rate, 75% success rate
FN 10 - Food safety and Sanitation - 94% retention rate, 71% success rate
FN 15 - Introduction to Nutrition, Diet and Food Science - 89% retention rate, 78% success rate
FN 50 - Nutrition and Diet Therapy - 85% retention rate, 70% success rate
The success rate, we believe has been affected by the recent pandemic. With students getting COVID, the changes in online vs FTF instruction, and the pandemic in general. Students are often not completing their courses. We believe that the reason for this is that some students are not suited for online instruction, and don't drop in enough time to not receive a failing grade.
The following are the department's Strategic Direction Themes:
Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Attainment -
- Scheduling strategically will allow both FTF and online students to achieve degrees.
- Offering more online classes to meet the student needs.
Supporting Student, Faculty, and Staff Success
- Because of high enrollments and overload for full-time faculty in Fall of 2021, it was requested to hire a full-time temporary position. That request pending was denied due to the lack of enrollment.
- Improving collaborative interactions - the new Department Chair for FCS has developed a mechanism for communicating with all staff in the FCS department.
- The last Program Review was in 2018. The following are the recommendations that still need to be addressed:
- The validation team recommends that the Foods & Nutrition Department collaborate with the Dean of Off-Site Centers for support of programmatic needs, including but not limited to technology, storage, and curriculum implementation. Recommendation #3 has been resolved. Storage space has been expanded at the Chico Center. Faculty teaching at the Glenn Center expresses that all needs are currently met. This is on hold due to the current COVID crisis.
- The validation team encourages the Foods & Nutrition Department to develop strategic plans for short (1-year) and long-term (3- and 6-year) goals. These goals should incorporate plans for new course development and course improvement in addition to the steps necessary to create new certificates and/or major programs. Due to the COVID pandemic, long-term goals are on hold pending a safe return to campus. One-year goals were developed during the Fall 2019 Flex Week Department Meeting. The Department Goals will be revised as appropriate.
- The validation team suggests incorporating multiple modalities for FN-50 (i.e., face to face, hybrid, lecture/activity) in addition to the current online modality in order to increase student success rates in this course. During the Fall 2019 semester, FN 50 was offered as an eight-week modality online course. Students were challenged by numerous regional and statewide power outages that took place throughout the semester. Therefore, the success rates may be skewed. Offering the class in a hybrid modality may be considered when we can safely return to the classroom.
- The validation team supports the request for an additional full-time faculty member based on increased course development, increased course offerings, and the creation of new certificates. A proposal for a third full-time faculty member will be proposed after pre-COVID enrollments improve.
- The validation team believes a 10% reassignment time to the department chair’s current chair level is unacceptable. The FN department is now part of the FCS (Family and Community Services) department. The Chair position is given 50% re-assigned time for the role. We believe this is adequate to manage the department.
- The validation team recommends the continued exploration of a college-based student club. This club would allow for cohesiveness between all students interested in food and nutrition. This club will have access to IEC funding for conferences and other activities related to the mission of this club. The Department was instrumental in launching the Foods and Nutrition Club (FANC) in October 2019. There are approximately 12 club members and two co-advisors. Despite the late-semester formation, the club elected relevant officers and met ICC requirements for funding requests. The Club continues to meet virtually during the COVID pandemic. FN is pleased to continue this support mechanism for our students.
- Continue to integrate Foods and Nutrition into the Family and Community Services Department
- Hire an additional full-time faculty in the FN Department
- Collaborate with California State University, Chico to share a food lab with higher technology and ability to prepare and cook food.
- Continue and increase marketing and outreach to recruit new students to the Foods and Nutrition Department at Butte College.
- Continue to pursue Culinary Arts and Hospitality programs being offered at Butte College.
Strategy 1 - Full-time FN faculty
Hire an additional full-time FN faculty post-COVID enrollment windfall.
The department is the need of a third full-time faculty member. Two full-time faculty cannot adequately address program growth and department/campus-wide responsibilities combined with their current teaching load. Without a third full-time faculty member, the college risks course offering reductions.
FN lacks a stable associate faculty pool due to retirement, scheduling conflicts with other teaching institutions, and other employment obligations. Full-time faculty are often required to adjust their teaching schedules or teach overloads to accommodate for associate availability.
The department has a strong potential for expansion but is restrained by limited full-time faculty and by a lack of funding for necessary facilities.
Strategy 2 - New Course Offerings to support degrees and certificates
There is a need to develop additional nutrition classes to support the AS-T and AS degrees including Introduction to Food Science with Lab.
Foods and Nutrition is in a unique position to meet the varying needs of the campus community. Courses covering principles of food, lifecycle nutrition, nutrition and fitness, sustainable nutrition, and others would benefit nutrition and food science majors. Students in career and technical programs such as nursing, allied health, child development, first-year experience, and the public service academies would also benefit from nutrition knowledge. These classes would also encourage improved health and wellness within the Butte College community.
FN faculty are Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) and members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and have the educational background, proficiencies, and professional currency to develop and teach these courses.
Strategy 3 - Program and Course Marketing
Develop plans to market and promote FN programs and new course offerings to increase enrollment.
Development of new FN courses including FN 8, FN 10, FN 12, and FN 15 along with marketing materials will make students aware of careers in the field of nutrition and foodservice and promote class offerings to all stakeholders (students and community).
The creation of a website is needed to inform students and the community of our program.
Funding would also be applied for the recruitment of high school graduates.
Strategy 4 - Nutrition and Food Science Lab, Equipment and Supplies
Food science lab space is an essential component of a competitive Nutrition and Dietetics program. The addition of a food science lab would allow for expanded course offerings that will articulate with CSUs as well as the development of new degrees/certificates.
Many people mistakenly do not consider a kitchen to be a laboratory. This casual approach towards the Food Lab can result in accidents, foodborne illness, and failed food products. A food lab requires students to follow lab and safety procedures similar to those used in a chemistry or biological laboratory. These procedures ensure safety from injury and foodborne illness and will increase the likelihood of successful completion of food production.
A foods lab will also enhance teaching and learning opportunities and offer students real-life skills to improve nutrition and food science outcomes and support the area's vast health, food, and agriculture industries.
Food science lab space is an essential component of a competitive Nutrition and Dietetics program. The addition of a food science lab would allow for expanded course offerings that will articulate with CSUs as well as the development of new degrees/certificates.
Without food science, students will not be able to complete the AS Degree in Nutrition and Food Science and are restricted from the practical applications of food components and materials that promote healthy and safe products for consumers. The lack of food science makes Butte College less competitive in attracting and enrolling students in the AS-T degree without this vital teaching resource.
A foods lab will also enhance teaching and learning opportunities and offer students real-life skills to improve nutrition and food science outcomes and support the area's vast health, food, and agriculture industries. A foods lab will enhance teaching and learning opportunities and offer students real-life skills to improve nutrition and food science outcomes and support the area's vast health, food, and agriculture industries.
With the addition of a food science lab, the FN department can also offer CSU articulation course work and expand degrees and certificates in the field of food science and nutrition management. A Dietary Manager/Dietary Service Supervisor Certificate provides certification for employment with healthcare facilities such as skilled nursing facilities. The California Department of Public Health establishes certification requirements. Culinology® is an emerging field that blends culinary arts with food science creating new food technologies.
Availability of an instructional food science lab would also provide required facilities whereby the District can consider certification and credentialing programs, support the State's Strong Workforce initiative, and provide industry-based training.
Strategy 5 - Culinary Arts and Hospitality Programs
The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office includes Culinary Arts as one of their seven “Programs to Watch” and indicates that “nearly half of California community colleges offer a degree or certificate in a growing field.
Currently, the closest program options are outside of Butte College's service district. Local students are forced to attend outside of the service area, with Shasta College and American River College being the closest programs. Pleasant Valley, Oroville High, and Las Plumas High Schools have robust culinary programs and are supportive of a program at Butte College. Pleasant Valley reports that approximately 90 students are enrolled in Culinary 1. Upon completion of a new industrial food kitchen and food science lab, Pleasant Valley predicts that the facility will serve over 350 students per academic year.
Butte County Office of Education offers a two-week, basic culinary program. Participants from this program would likely consider Butte College for advanced culinary skills if a program was made available to them.
Hospitality management includes instruction in hotel and restaurant operations designed to prepare students for various positions in the hospitality industry. A Hospitality Management Program affords students the potential for interesting and rewarding careers in management within the hospitality industries that include hospitality management, international hospitality management, and hotel and catering management. The hospitality industry also encompasses numerous sub-sectors including accommodation and lodging, food and beverage service, tourism, travel and transportation, and event management.
Community colleges with culinary programs provide students with specialized training and low-cost access to food, kitchen, and restaurant knowledge. The scope of culinary employment and advancement is vast. Opportunities include restaurants, catering, resorts, casinos, healthcare, school foodservice, and cruise lines to name a few.
Culinary Schools.org indicates that the Associate Degree in Culinary Arts is the most often sought-after program in the culinary sector. Associate degree programs not only prepare students for the culinary field, but also focus on mastery of basic college-level courses in math, communication, science, and composition. Upon degree completion, graduates can seek culinary-related jobs or pursue further education at the bachelor’s degree level.
Today’s economy and marketplace confirm a growing interest and popularity in culinary and cooking schools. Tuition costs at culinary schools throughout the U.S. are expensive and leave many graduates with high debt. Tuition at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone located in St. Helena, CA exceeds $52,000 for a 21-month program. Likewise, tuition at the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco is estimated at $36,000 for 21 months of instruction.
During the 2017-2018 academic year the department received Perkins funds, allocated for the exploration of a culinary arts program at Butte College. The department held its first advisory meeting in March. Approximately 30 community industry leaders and educators attended the meeting. There is unanimous support to move forward with a culinary program.
Per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for culinary professionals is projected to grow 11 percent from 2018-2028, faster than the average for all occupations. According to the National Restaurant Association, the restaurant workforce makes up 10% of the overall U.S. workforce.
Students pursuing leadership and management positions in Hospitality Management have numerous transfer options including CSU programs at Chico, Sacramento, and San Jose. Like culinary arts, the development of a hospitality management degree will provide greater dual enrollment and articulation agreement opportunities.
Contractual agreement with Chico State for the shared use of their foods lab for future semesters post COVID.
Perkins when available.
| 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 | FN | Equipment | 11.000.520.1.130600 | 56610 | $2,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Nutrition and Food Science Lab, Equipment and Supplies | Food science lab space is an essential component of a competitive Nutrition and Dietetics program. The addition of a food science lab would allow for expanded course offerings that will articulate with CSUs as well as development of new degrees/certificates. Without food science, students will not be able to complete the AS Degree in Nutrition and Food Science and are restricted from the practical applications of food components and materials that promote healthy and safe products for consumers. The lack of food science makes Butte College less competitive in attracting and enrolling students in the AS-T degree without this vital teaching resource. A foods lab will also enhance teaching and learning opportunities and offer students real-life skills to improve nutrition and food science outcomes and support the area's vast health, food, and agriculture industries. A foods lab will enhance teaching and learning opportunities and offer students real-life skills to improve nutrition and food science outcomes and support the area's vast health, food, and agriculture industries. With the addition of a food science lab, the FN department can also offer CSU articulation course work and expand degrees and certificates in the field of food science and nutrition management. A Dietary Manager/Dietary Service Supervisor Certificate provides certification for employment with health-care facilities such as skilled nursing facilities. The California Department of Public Health establishes certification requirements. Culinology® is an emerging field that blends culinary arts with food science creating new food technologies. Availability of an instructional food science lab would also provide required facilities whereby the District can consider certification and credentialing programs, support the State's Strong Workforce initiative, and provide industry-based training. One-time funds for purchasing equipment are necessary, as is ongoing food and supplies purchasing each semester. |
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| 2 | FN | Operating Expenses | 11.000.520.1.130600 | 56610 | $50,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Development of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Program | Community colleges with culinary programs provide students with specialized training and low-cost access to food, kitchen, and restaurant knowledge. The scope of culinary employment and advancement is vast. Opportunities include restaurants, catering, resorts, casinos, healthcare, school foodservice, and cruise lines to name a few. Culinary Schools.org indicates that the Associates Degree in Culinary Arts is the most often sought-after program in the culinary sector. Associate degree programs not only prepare students for the culinary field, but also focus on mastery of basic college level courses in math, communication, science, and composition. Upon degree completion, graduates can seek culinary-related jobs or pursue further education at the bachelor�s degree level. Today�s economy and market place confirm a growing interest and popularity in culinary and cooking schools. Tuition costs at culinary schools throughout the U.S. are expensive and leave many graduates with high debt. Tuition at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone located in St. Helena, CA exceeds $52,000 for a 21-month program. Likewise, tuition at the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco is estimated at $36,000 for 21 months of instruction. During the 2017-2018 academic year the department received Perkins funds, allocated for the exploration of a culinary arts program at Butte College. The department held their first advisory meeting in March. Approximately 30 community industry leaders and educators attended the meeting. There is unanimous support to move forward with a culinary program. Per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for culinary professionals is projected to grow 11 percent from 2018-2028, faster than the average for all occupations. According to the National Restaurant Association, restaurant workforce makes up 10% of the overall U.S. workforce. Students pursing leadership and management positions in Hospitality Management have numerous transfer options including CSU programs at Chico, Sacramento and San Jose. Like culinary arts, development of a hospitality management degree will provide greater dual enrollment and articulation agreement opportunities. |
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