Highlights of Cape Fear Community College Accomplishments and Progress Report on College Goals and Planning Priorities 2000 - 2001
1996-1997 1997 - 1998 1998-1999 2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005
Return to the Institutional Effectiveness Main Menu
Goal 1 Deliver quality programs and effective instruction that result in students achieving identified learning outcomes.
FTE audit was completed with no audit exceptions or areas of concerns identified. The college was commended for this excellent audit.
Initial administrative support positions identified for start-up of North Campus and positions requested in the 2001-2002 budget cycle.
Created a Humanities/Fine Arts Department and hired a new department chair and secretary.
The Landscape Gardening program began fall 2000.
Cape Fear Community College was selected to continue as a partner in the Miller "Tools for Success" program. Four major scholarships were awarded to CFCC graduates.
The first dental hygienist class will graduate this year.
Associate Degree Nursing increased enrollment from 30 students in fall 1999 to 50 students in fall 2000 and will increase to 90 students fall 2001.
Associate Degree Nursing graduates had a 100% passing rate on the NCLEX-RN.
The passing rate for Licensed Practical Nursing graduates was 100% on the NCLEX-PN.
Dental Assisting graduates achieved a 90% passing rate on the Dental Assisting National Board exam.
Pharmacy Technology graduates achieved a 100% passing rate on the National Certification Exam.
The passing rate for Occupational Therapy graduates was 100% on the national exam.
Basic Law Enforcement Training graduates achieved a 99% passing rate on the state certification exam.
The passing rate for Cosmetology and Manicuring students was 100% on the state licensure exam.
Improved the quality of the Cape Fear Community College Child Development Center by applying and receiving a 4 STAR rating from the North Carolina Division of Child Development.
CFCC now offers all course work required by the North Carolina Division of Child Development for teachers in early childhood facilities, administrators in early childhood facilities and teachers and on site directors for school-age programs.
The Phlebotomy program completed its accreditation self study.
Film and Video Production Technology program was approved to begin fall 2001.
Three students from the Cosmetology program won awards at the National Cosmetology Association of North Carolina 51st Convention and Trade Show held in Greensboro, North Carolina February 2001.
Information Systems Technology program offered 95 introductory computer classes with 90% of the seats filled representing nearly 2,000 students.
The first four students will graduate from the Information Systems Cisco Academy in May.
Glencoe announced that Cape Fear Community College's Keyboarding certification program will be featured in the 9th edition of College Keyboarding 2001, an international textbook.
Students and instructors in the Office Systems Technology program founded an investment club for students, staff, faculty, and alumni.
The Cape Fear Community College Jazz Band was formed and held their first concert December, 2000.
Continuing Education:
Held three weekend Fire and Rescue Seminars with a total of 1,779 students attending. This represents a 19% increase in attendance over last year.
Completed move to new corporate training center.
Piloted Hispanic program "How to Start a Small Business".
Started first-ever Hispanic class in basic construction skills with an enrollment of 10.
Increased on-line (Education-To-Go) student enrollment by 233% and expanded class offerings from five to fourteen.
Grew electrical apprenticeship classes to 54 FTE, generating over $135,000 in earnback.
Completed feasibility study for massage therapy program.
Delivered customized occupational training to North Carolina State Ports Authority, New Hanover County, Corning, Global Nuclear Fuels, Sturdy Corporation, Superior Millwright, Haraeus Glass, PortaNails, City of Wilmington and North Carolina Natural Gas.
Increased truck driving classes from two to five and increased the number of instructors from five to seventeen.
One hundred twelve (112) Adult High School students were awarded high school diplomas.
New GED classes were opened at Creekwood, Sunset Park Elementary, the YWCA, and Work Keys to provide easier access to students with transportation difficulties.
Approximately 462 GED students received their high school equivalency.
Goal 2 Provide adequate facilities to support the rapid growth of the college and improve the maintenance, safety, and security of all campuses.
Supported the successful passing of the University and Community College Facilities State Bond Campaign. Developed a use plan for $36 million in bond funds and completed a design plan for new construction and renovations.
The Safety Committee, comprised of faculty and staff, developed and updated the college's Safety Plan, which is accessible on the college's Intranet.
Additional lights were installed in dark areas throughout the campus and security cameras with video taping capacities were placed in all major buildings. For buildings without cameras, burglar alarms are employed to continually patrol the campus and to maintain a list of visitors to the buildings on weekends and after hours.
The college employed its own housekeeping staff and a new housekeeping schedule was distributed to all departments.
Goal 3 Incorporate the appropriate use of technology for students, faculty and staff and provide training in accessing and applying the technology.
Implemented TRAC (telephone registration) and electronic tuition payments by credit card fall semester 2000.
Received approval from the City of Wilmington to install a hard connection between the Galehouse and the Schwartz Center for telephone and data which will reduce future costs in telecommunication.
Cape Fear Community College received Yahoo's Internet Life Award for being in the "Top 100 Most Wired Community Colleges".
Enhanced security of college information systems:
Hired position partially responsible for security
Created firewall for student network
Installed e-mail virus interception server that disinfects mail before user receives it
Automated updating of workstation anti-virus protection
Hardened servers against hacker attacks
Improved Campus Network/Computing Infrastructure:
Began conversion of Network Operating System from Novel 4.x to 5.x
Replaced 7 aging servers with new, more powerful, space saving rack-mounted servers
Laid ground for negotiations for fiber backbone installation throughout contiguous campus
Migration began to Windows2000 as a workstation operating system
Upgrade to Office 2000 began as workstation application suite
Designed network infrastructure for LRC addition
Enhanced Network Services to college users:
Implemented GroupWise E-mail for part-time employees
Enabled Network printing for part-time employees
Student E-mail system is now under testing and will roll-out fall 2001
Student Web-Drive Space system is now under testing and will roll out fall 2001
Student Financial Aid Kiosk designed, implemented and awaiting furniture for completion
In process of implementing Web-based Planning On Line System (SPOL)
Aided Library Services in the move to two different systems platforms
Increased support to overall population as numbers of computers increased from 1550 to approximately 1700
Refurbished 4 existing labs and created 2 new labs
Supervised the installation and now support the National Guard Video Conference room
Computer Services personnel received/updated certifications in Novell 5.x and A+
Web services were increased:
Increased support to Web Learning as number of Web courses increased from 4 to 16
Blackboard adopted as Web Learning environment and moved to a new, more powerful server
College WebPages were redesigned for a fresh look and feel
Financial aid information added to Web page
Created On-Line Orientation, installed on Web Server
MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist) certifications:
Administered 34 tests
11 certifications issued to faculty and staff
100% pass rate for second year (7 students) Office Systems Technology students on MOUS exams in Word 2000
Information Systems designed a computer competency examination for all CFCC employees. Over one-third of CFCC faculty and staff have taken and passed the examination. Ninety percent of Technical and Vocational Department personnel successfully completed the exam.
Faculty and classroom schedules were automated and displayed in graphic form on the college Intranet. Room/class conflicts were reduced to zero.
Continuing Education identified and recommended solution for streamlining contract writing and efficient program management using Telemagic software.
Goal 4 Enhance the teaching and learning process through the provision of adequate, up-to-date equipment and learning resources that are accessible to users and in formats consistent with prevailing technologies suitable to the college's needs and goals.
Purchased and implemented use of "Smart Boards" throughout the Arts and Sciences Department. The use of this advanced technology gives faculty more flexibility and control of presentations.
A state of the art process control trainer was procured to upgrade Instrumentation program resources.
Mechanical Engineering resources were upgraded with the acquisition of a 5 axis robotic trainer.
In response to industry needs for CAD training, 3-D CAD software was procured to integrate 3D and solid modeling into Mechanical Engineering and Drafting Programs.
Goal 5 Provide increased access to educational opportunities through distance learning.
Two Business Department faculty participated in distance education course development under the auspices of the North Carolina Community College System Virtual Learning Community.
In addition to economics, business, and keyboarding Internet courses, the Business Education department developed and will offer two new Internet courses, Business Finance and Accounting, fall 2001.
The Arts and Sciences department expanded distance education opportunities this year with the addition of history, English, sociology and chemistry courses over the Internet.
Goal 6 Strengthen partnerships with business and industry, public schools, universities and others that are mutually beneficial and that maximize resources in meeting the educational needs of the service area.
Implemented innovative Auto Body Program in partnership with Pender County Schools. Cape Fear Community College provided all equipment, supplies and instructor to start an auto body program specializing in large vehicles, trucks and buses. Received special appropriation of $200,000 from the North Carolina General Assembly to support the effort.
Implemented truck driver training in Bladen County in partnership with Bladen Community College. Applied for and received a major grant of $235,000 from the Golden Leaf Foundation to provide training for communities suffering from economic setbacks in the tobacco industry. Graduated three classes to date.
Cape Fear Community College Early Childhood Education department completed an articulation agreement with the Early Childhood Education department at UNC-W.
Radiography Technology is collaborating with Pitt Community College to offer Radiation Therapy and Sonography. CFCC is looking to possibly begin its own Sonography program.
The Marine Technology program was invited by the Marine Advanced Technology Education Center, located on the campus of Monterey Peninsula College in California, to participate in a summer education series.
The first cooperative education partnership between Progress Energy, formerly CP&L, and Cape Fear Community College's Office Systems Technology program will begin this academic year.
Offered 5 classes on Cape Fear Community College campus to qualified Huskins students from area high schools.
Worked with area high schools to make dramatic increase in the number of Huskins offerings for 2001-2002. Anticipate Huskins student participation to more than double next year.
Student Development implemented successful strategies to promote Dual Enrollment opportunities in local high schools. The number of Dual Enrollment students at Cape Fear Community College increased by 45% over 1998-1999. Current figures reflect a 34% increase over 1999-2000.
Continuing Education offered first small business seminar targeting African-American businesses in partnership with the Partners for Economic Inclusion (PEI).
Continuing Education re-activated newly updated Export Ready course offered in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Commerce and local partners.
Goal 7 Provide a comprehensive program of student development services that assist students in achieving their goals including appropriate placement in courses and curricula, financial assistance, counseling and advisement, career guidance, and student activities and athletics.
Implemented an interactive online student orientation program.
Presented financial aid/scholarship information at all nursing and allied health orientation sessions held on campus.
Implemented a financial aid website link to Cape Fear Community College's home page. The site now enables students to apply for scholarships online.
Developed and presented age appropriate information sessions relating to Financial Aid/Paying for College to middle schools and a church youth group.
The Sea Devils won their second trip to the Eastern Carolina Community College Athletic Conference (ECCCAC) Basketball Tournament.
Developed college committee which facilitated CFCC Health Fair for students, faculty and staff.
Implemented a summer Advising Center that served 2000+ students during June and July. The center enabled students to complete the admission, orientation, advising, and registration processes prior to general registration in August.
Implemented document imaging and successfully converted 1998-1999 and 1999-2000 student permanent paper files to CD. The 2000-2001 student files for Admissions/Records and Financial Aid are now electronic and paperless.
Reduced the space used for file storage in student development through the donation of a filing system from a local company.
Expanded the annual Fall Fest to include student club fund-raising activities.
Implemented an educational opportunities program called "I went to sea at CFCC" highlighting marine related programs and careers.
Hosted the North Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NCASFAA) Conference.
Revived the student newspaper, The SEA DEVIL.
Goal 8 Cultivate an excellent, highly qualified faculty and staff through recruitment, retention, recognition and professional development.
Established a cross-departmental task force to research and recommend ways to improve the college's recruitment and hiring process. The task force is considering four recommendations to be presented to College Council May 2001.
A cross-departmental evaluation task force involving both the Faculty Association and administrative staff met and researched ways to improve the college personnel evaluation system. The task force developed a five-year strategic plan to achieve this goal. The plan will be presented to College Council in May 2001.
A total of 99 new full-time employees were been hired since July 1, 2000. The new hires include 42 faculty, 17 support (clerical), 5 technicians/technical support, 4 maintenance, 5 custodial and 26 administrative staff.
One hundred percent of faculty continues to meet or exceed the Southern Association of College's and Schools Criteria for Accreditation for academic and professional development.
Since July 1, 2000, a total of 109 faculty and staff have participated in a variety of seminars and classes made possible through Tier A Professional Development funds. During the spring semester, 42 faculty and staff attended Introduction to Spanish and computer classes offered on campus.
Goal 9 Promote diversity at all levels of the college and maintain a diverse faculty, staff and student body that reflect the college service area.
The Personnel Department researched current diversity availability for occupational classifications and compared those figures with the college's actual utilization. Goal areas for improving diversity representation were identified and presented at the recent college-wide planning retreat.
Student Development presented a program in partnership with New Hanover High School to minority seniors concerning possible careers, preparation for those careers, and marketing skills for obtaining a job. Thirty-eight percent of the seniors participating enrolled at Cape Fear Community College.
Student Development included a college-wide cultural diversity event in the student activity schedule.
During 2000-2001, the following key positions were filled with minority candidates: Director of Housekeeping, Director of the Burgaw Campus, Director of Regional Law Enforcement Training, Director of Counseling Services, and Evening Director.
Goal 10 Effectively manage the college's fiscal resources and seek external funding through grants and donations to support the mission of the college.
A financial audit for fiscal year 1999-00 was performed and no instances of noncompliance or weaknesses in internal controls were found.
An equipment audit for fiscal year 1999-00 was performed and Cape Fear Community College received a commendation for the outcome from the North Carolina Community College System.
Growth funds enabled Business Services to add five new staff positions which supports the expanding infrastructure needed to support the college in its stage of rapid growth.
Cape Fear Community College met the new requirements of the Department of Education for Title IV funds in tracking students and processing refunds to the Department.
Explored and in the process of implementing a shift in the college's telephone operations from Centrex to a PBX system which will save the college future dollars in telephone costs.
The following grants were received this year: Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust for Dental Hygiene, $98,805; International Paper Foundation for Literacy Education, $3,500; Cape Fear Memorial Foundation for Dental Hygiene, $50,000; and Golden Leaf Foundation, $235,000.
A Charitable Lead Trust was established by Doris W. Eakes for Cape Fear Community College. The trust is projected to grow to approximately $5 million in the future.
The Joe D. and Doris W. Eakes Annual Scholarship was established for students and the proceeds from the fund in 2000-2001 amounted to $38,400.
From July 1, 2000 to March 28, 2001, the Cape Fear Community College Foundation raised a total of $304,000.
A special gift of $100,000 was received from the CP&L Foundation in honor of Dan Cameron's service on the CP&L Board.
The Cape Fear Community College Foundation has received 26 Gifts-in-Kind valued at $277,996.
A 34' sailboat at a replacement value of $296,600 was donated to the Cape Fear Community College Foundation.
The CFCC Foundation financial audit for fiscal year 1999-2000 was performed and no instances of noncompliance were found. The audit confirmed that the Foundation accounting methods conformed with accepted accounting principles.
Goal 11 Strengthen and refine the college's continuous improvement process to ensure institutional effectiveness and public accountability.
Converted Cape Fear Community College's network based Strategic Planning On Line (SPOL) system to an improved, web-based version and trained 90+ users on its application.
Held Cape Fear Community College 's fifth annual faculty and staff college-wide planning retreat with 63 faculty and staff participating.
Completed a comprehensive review of the Southern Association of College's and Schools, Commission on Colleges Criteria for Accreditation for the purpose of ensuring Cape Fear Community College's full compliance with the Criteria.
Cape Fear Community College met or exceeded standards established for eight of the Performance Measures and Standards adopted by the North Carolina Community College System to ensure public accountability. The eight measures are: 1. student pass rates for licensure and certification exams, 2. percent of graduates and non-completers who met their goal for attending Cape Fear Community College, 3. employment rate of graduates, 4. student pass rates in developmental courses, 5. student satisfaction with program quality, 6. curriculum student retention and graduation rates, 7. employer satisfaction with graduates and 8. program enrollment.
Business, Industry and Government (BIG) Center staff drafted a vision statement and formulated key performance factors for the Center.
Goal 12 Foster and maintain a positive public image of the college and effectively promote college services and programs to the community.
The first Annual Cape Fear Community College Wooden Boat Show was held August 2000. The show was very successful with several thousand people in attendance. The Boat Building program sponsored the show with help from the Cape Fear Community College Foundation.
Purchase of color copier provided the capability to produce color print jobs in-house for the first time resulting in substantial cost savings.
Produced a new series of fall and spring TV commercials, which earned advertising awards at local and national levels. The advertising awards included the ADDY AWARD which is a local and regional award sponsored by the American Advertising Federation, a Special Merit Award sponsored by the Admissions Advertising Awards, and a Special Merit Award sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
Helped coordinate successful statewide bond referendum informational campaign with UNCW University Relations office. Major projects included the production of a TV commercial, designing a PowerPoint presentation to be used by college speakers, producing informational brochures about how the college and UNCW would benefit from the bond, and organizing a bond rally to generate public support and attract media coverage for the campaign.
Produced four new promotional videos to advertise low enrollment programs. The videos are available to high schools and are shown at recruiting visits.
Goal 13 Enhance internal communication among faculty, staff and students.
New maps of the campus were designed and mounted permanently at various outside locations around the downtown campus to help direct visitors and students.
The concept of a Communications Center was implemented under the Assistant Vice President for Instruction and assisted by the addition of a full-time evening administrator at the downtown campus. All class information and most meeting and event information is now readily available from the Center.
Return to the Annual Progress Reports Menu
Return to the Institutional Effectiveness Main Menu