Automotive Technology

Executive Summary of Program Review

11 May 2004

Overview of programPart 1: Mission

Part 2: Populations Served

Mission: to provide entry-level skills, continuing education opportunities, and certificate options

Populations served: high school and college students, and working technicians

Courses within the programPart 3: Curriculum History

Part 4: Course Scheduling and Availability

Part 5: Curriculum Summary

Automotive Technology students gain skills for an in-demand trade

Curriculum is up-to-date and reviewed regularly for opportunities for quality improvement

Courses are offered in a staggered rotation

Instruction in the programPart 6: Personnel Summary

Part 7: Faculty/Staff Development

Automotive Technology faculty members:Bring years of practical experience to the classroomStrive to provide optimal instruction in the disciplineParticipate in continual professional development

Program stabilityPart 8: Enrollment Trends

Part 9: Student Performance and Completion

High school student enrollment is high and stable in day classes

All classes have a relatively low attrition rate and a relatively high success rate (Fall 2001)

Facilities and financesPart 10: Facilities and Equipment

Part 11: Financial Resources

Because of the College’s continued support of the Program, equipment is up-to-date

Scheduled Phase 2 construction will provide industry-standard dedicated facilities

The Program consistently generates revenue for the College through apportionment dollars

Opportunities for improvementPart 12: Department Weakness

Recommendations for remediation include:

Providing instruction for working technicians seeking preparation for certification

Continuing with scheduled Phase 2 construction

Continuing to support vocational students via the scholarship fund

StrengthsPart 13: Department Strengths

Participating students are prepared for certification and entry-level employment in the tradeFaculty have a record of carefully sequencing courses to insure program completionThe Program supports students wishing to continue with technical education, giving almost $7000 in scholarships last year

Success in the community

The Automotive Technology program has has a proven record of providing students with opportunities to develop practical skills. The following photos illustrate tangible successes of students in the program.

Automotive Technology projects

Some class time is dedicated to traditional rather than hands-on instruction. Student Chris Faulkner working on a Tuesday.

Automotive Technology projects

460 Ford Boat Engine project. Students working on the engine.

Automotive Technology projects

460 Ford Boat Engine project.

Automotive Technology projects

460 Ford Boat Engine project.

Automotive Technology projects

460 Ford Boat Engine project.

Automotive Technology projects

460 Ford Boat Engine project. Engine built.

Automotive Technology projects

460 Ford Boat Engine project. Engine running on stand.

Automotive Technology projects

400 Chevy Engine rebuild project. Students ran engine on a stand, resealing it before installing in a Chevy S-10 truck.

Automotive Technology projects

A student’s ’73 Mustang that the class built an engine for raised on a new 10,000 pound hoist that will be relocated to the main campus at the completion of Phase 2 construction.

Automotive Technology projects

Students servicing a parent’s truck.

Automotive Technology projects

Students servicing a parent’s truck.

Automotive Technology projects

Students turning front brake rotors on a Toyota 4-Runner using on-board brake lathe. The Automotive Technology program has the only on-board brake lathe in town.

Automotive Technology projects

The Automotive Technology program’s Colorado River Fair display, including the boat engine the class built.

Automotive Technology projects

The Automotive Technology program’s Colorado River Fair display, including three new machines: transmission flush, gasoline injector cleaner, and diesel injector cleaner

Automotive Technology projects

1997 Chevy truck donated for Automotive Technology’s scholarship fund

Automotive Technology projects

Natural gas 1998 Honda Civic with only 1,100 miles donated to PVC Auto class.

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