Objectives

Activities

Outcomes

Course Development

1. Development of all IST courses for delivery at a distance

a) Develop a model for delivering course content of IST courses at a distance and b) assist faculty with this development.

a)Completed

b) On-going

All students (live and distance) have equal access to course delivery, instructional materials, and interaction activities.

Develop roll out schedule for IST courses to be delivered to meet this goal.

Completed

Plan of action for course delivery at a distance

Instruct and assist faculty in all types of Internet support and on-line information.

On-going

The syllabus, objectives, and notes will be on the web at the beginning of each semester.

Incorporate instructional strategies that promote success of nontraditional students.

On-going

Curriculum includes strategies to promote success of all students.

Develop new materials, where needed, for higher education learning to complement various learning styles of students, including interactive software, CD-ROM, and video based materials.

Year 1,2

Instructional materials utilizing most up to date technology for use in engineering technology programs.

Learner Support

2.    Ensure that support services for distance learning are in place.

Policy and instructions developed for distance student immunization, registration, advising, and orientation.

Completed

Students at a distance have equal access to information on administrative processes.

Hire administrative coordinator

Year1

Have infrastructure in place.

Process in place for videotape and testing distribution.

Completed

Tapes and tests will be distributed in timely manner.

Process to inform students of WebCT platform and course management

Completed

Students will be informed of process to receive grades.

Marketing

3.  Market IST program to community colleges,  industries within Florida.

Establish web site for transmission of information of application, registration, and networking of participants via Internet

Completed

Establishment of an universal access mode of communication and information exchange.

Disseminate information on ISTAP activities electronically

Years 1,2

Exchange of ideas and feedback on ETD activities from engineering technology community.

Identify and contact industries in the community college service areas to enlist support in informing potential students.

Years 1,2

Creation of an interactive network of educational and industry resources.

Identify companies that hire graduates from each community college and gain feedback on industry educational requirements.

Year1

Specialize courses to address specific industry needs.

Contact local Chamber of Commerce groups and economic development agencies for industry prospects for using ISTAP

In progress

Creation of a wider awareness of the program and benefits.

Produce and present articles, conference presentations and workshop sessions to disseminate ISTAP curriculum, materials,  activities, and infrastructure.

Year 2

Greater awareness of exemplary programs and practices leading to adoption by other institutions.

Provide assistance in transporting and implementing the ISTAP program to other institutions and industries within Florida and nationally.

Year 2 and on

Increased number of Associate’s graduates move into bachelor’s program.