Frederick Community College Facilities Master Plan Chapter 3 Academic Program Review 3-13 May, 2023 met the CCR (College and Career Readiness) standard by the end of the 10th grade. Current teacher preparation programs at FCC will need to be redesigned to reflect the goals of the Blueprint which includes a full year of clinical experience managed by teacher education and district partnerships. It is anticipated that more students will participate in dual enrollment programs and more students will be transfer students. FCC “wraparound” services will also be impacted. Working with the Blueprint Accountability Board, FCC’s mission will need to be aligned with the Blueprint’s equity goals. Based on its past history and its aspirations, FCC has the experience of helping students who need additional support to achieve college and career readiness. Moreover, FCC indicates that it is prepared to expand to secondary offerings to college and career eligible students. In conclusion, FCC is ready to implement the Blueprint. ACADEMIC PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM MODIFICATION, EXPANSION, NEW PROGRAMS The purpose of the academic program review is to make certain that the existing and planned programs offered by the college meet the student needs of the county and beyond for now and the projected needs 5 to 10 years out. To this end, the consultant team has identified priorities, strengths, and readiness of academic programs in meeting student and community needs through data collected and as expressed by internal and external constituencies. Recommendations are made to strengthen existing academic programs and the development of new initiatives including the expansion of technology support systems and interdisciplinary and partnership opportunities. These new programs and expansions will complement the rich array of more than 85 programs currently offered within 12 areas of study which include Arts and Humanities, Business, Community Education, Education and Childcare, General Studies, Healthcare, Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism, Information Technology, Public Safety, Skilled Trades, Social Sciences and STEM. The consultant team analyzed existing programs, proposed modifications and new programs through the prism of six “Driving Forces” described previously in this chapter: • Unique identity • Economic advantage, return on investment • Build on existing programs • Potential for partnerships and alliances • Social, environmental, community responsibility • Labor market and workforce needs Academic analysis and recommendations based on the findings of the environmental scan, institutional data, prior studies and plans submitted by FCC including accreditation reports, interviews with senior administrators and state and local employment were presented to the Facilities Master Plan Steering Committee for their consideration. Recommendations were presented which focused on: • Strengthening and enhancing existing programs • Proposing new “cutting edge” program initiatives to meet the challenges of the decade ahead
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