Projecting the cost To start-up and sustain new programs Lori Alexander

1. What Do Academic Programs Cost?How to Conduct a Cost Study to Inform the Administration and Compare Costs Across Disciplines Projecting the cost To start-up and sustain new programs Lori Alexander Central Piedmont Community College

2. CPCC has 6 campuses across Charlotte-Mecklenburg County • The College had 60,426unduplicated students in the 2009-2010 academic year (29,283 in curriculum) • The College offers 259 associate degrees, certificates and diplomas in 85 program areas • # of Graduates in 2009-2010 = 2038 • The College wanted (needed) a formalized process to vet new program ideas

3. Sources of Inspiration • Faculty • Program Coordinators • College President and Academic Administrators • Business and Industry • Grant Funding Sources • Private Foundations, such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation • National Reform Initiatives, such as ATD and DEI • State-wide Curriculum Improvement Projects

4. The Federal Government = Obama proposes $8 Billion to enhance worker training at Community Colleges. Dr. Jill Biden and Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis embark on a “Community College to Career” bus tour to highlight innovative industry initiatives that are helping train students with the skills they need to meet area workforce needs.

5. What is the Road Map? Road Map to Develop New Programs PHASE I: MARKET RESEARCH (New CPCC Process) PHASE II: RESOURCE ANALYSIS (New CPCC Process) PHASE III: APPROVAL (Current State Process) PHASE IV: DEVELOPMENT (Current CPCC Process) PHASE VI: EVALUATION PHASE V: IMPLEMENTATION

6. 5 Components in Each Phase:

7. Example from Phase I: Research

8. Example from Phase I: Research

9. Example from Phase I: Research

10. Phase I: Research Checklist • Step 1 – Internal Environmental Scan: Organizational Fit • Step 2 – External Environmental Scan: Outside Influences • Step 3 – Market Research • Step 4 – Demand Analysis • Step 5 – Career Scan • Step 6 – Benchmark Best Practices • Step 7 – Recommendation and Approval Phase I: Research Checklist

11. Phase II: Resource Analysis Checklist • Step 1 – Number of Potential Students • Step 2 – Enrollment Capacity • Step 3 – Specific Requirements for the Program • Step 4 – Availability of Facilities to House the Program • Step 5 – Technology Requirement/Resources to Implement and Support the Program • Step 6 – Student Support Services/Resources Required to Successfully Launch and Grow the Program

12. Phase II cont’d • Step 7 – Marketing Support Services Required to Successfully Launch and Grow the Program • Step 8 – Projected Start-Up and Ongoing Costs to Implement the Program (Three-Year Budget) • Step 9 – Possible Sources of Seed Money and Scholarship Money for Students • Step 10 – Recommendation and Approval Phase II: Resource Analysis

13. Comprehensive Design Elements: User-Friendly Resourceful Efficient Inclusive Structured Online

14. New Degree Programs as a Result of the Process! • Construction Management Technology • Non-Destructive Examination Technology • Sustainability Technologies • Simulation and Game Development • Mechatronics Technology • Computer Technology Integration • Cyber Crime Technology

15. More New Degree Programs! Coming in 2012: • Occupational Therapy Assistant • Pharmacy Technician • ASL and Deaf Studies Coming in 2013: • Ophthalmic Medical Assistant • Digital Media Production Technology • Emergency Medical Services

16. New CE Programs as a Result of the Process! • Motorsports Training Institute • Lifetime Learning Institute • ESL Instructor Fast Track Training • Paramedic Certification Training

17. Benefits • It validates a regional market need for new programs based on industry, occupation and job, and salary data. • It answers the question “What will it cost to start up and maintain this new program?” • It is an inclusive approach to assessing the feasibility and impact of new programs on support areas outside of instruction (library resources, student services, technology, facilities, and marketing). • It is an informative, data-driven decision-making process. • It helps make the case for seed money from external sources (foundation, grants, employers, etc.) • It is useful for new degree and/or continuing education programs. • It can be aligned with the different State approval processes. • It can be aligned with the various accreditation requirements for starting new programs.

18. Lessons Learned • Make the process easy – fully online. • Don’t ask the program developers to provide additional data and not provide them with tools and resources to retrieve it. • Inclusive approach worked well – sought buy-in and input from units outside the academic unit (facilities, technology, student support, marketing, library). • One-on-one assistance in completing the Road Map is greatly appreciated. • “Helpful Resources” section of the website needs to be updated regularly, mostly due to personnel changes. • Align with State application and approval process. • Align with accrediting agency requirements for new programs.

19. Questions or Comments? For More Information: Lori Alexander Assistant to the Vice President Learning Unit Central Piedmont Community College Central Campus, Terrell Bldg. 511 P.O. Box 35009, Charlotte, NC 28235 P) 704-330-6853  F) 704-330-6140 C) 704-562-2237  www.cpcc.edu Lori.Alexander@cpcc.edu Link: Road Map to Develop New Programs your time!