CCSN Enrollments and the Distribution of Courses

CCSN Enrollments and the Distribution of Courses & Programs to Sites Discussion with Chief Campus Administrators, Deans, Chairs, Faculty, Site Managers May 5, 2006

Problem CCSN has responded in the past to rapid enrollment growth, but now growth is slowing. l Campuses, centers and sites, as well as internal scheduling processes, have emerged in response to rapid growth, but now we need to reflect on optimum use of facilities and scheduling for best distribution of programs. l Opportunity: Consider current operations and processes in preparation for more managed growth. l

Spring FTE Enrollment Data (March 15, 2006 Enrollment Report) Location Spring 06 Spring 05 % change Cheyenne 4, 147 4, 729 -12. 3% Charleston 6, 020 6, 049 -0. 5% Henderson 2, 048 2, 096 -2. 3% 0 6. 1 -100% Green Valley 276 289 -4. 6% Neighborhood LC 0. 8 5. 1 -84. 2% Nellis AFB 61. 1 87 -29. 9% Summerlin 103 249 -58. 8% Western 257 204 25. 8% Boulder City 56 55 0. 7% Mesquite 36 30 20. 7% A. D. Guy

Spring FTE Enrollment Data Location Spring 06 Spring 05 (continued) % change Overton 12 18 -37. 7% Caliente 2 5 -54. 2% Pahrump 124 146 -14. 9% Other Outreach 263 226 16. 1% Distance Education 2, 776 2, 303 20. 6% Apprenticeships 1, 226 1093 12. 2% Total CCSN 17, 417 17, 568 -0. 86%

Noel-Levitz Findings: Challenges for CCSN Areas of statistically significant DISAGREEMENT: l Classes are scheduled at times that are convenient for me. l The classes I need for my program are usually available. l I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts.

Model of Proposed Campus, Center and Site Missions l Campuses: Full degree, certificate, service and transfer campus l Preparation/Skills Sites: Developmental l Remote Sites: Comprehensive Opportunity l High Tech Sites: General Education & Transfer

Mission: Full degree, certificate, service and transfer campus Campus Focus Other Charleston Health Full array of degree programs, Student Services, and Workforce Services Cheyenne Applied/Advanced Technology, Education, Culinary, and Performing Arts Full array of degree programs, Student Services, and Workforce Services Henderson Liberal Arts Transfer to NSC, Education Full array of degree programs, Student Services, and Workforce Services Northwest Service & Social Science Full array of degree programs, Student Services, and Workforce Services

Mission: Developmental Site A. D. Guy Focus ABE, GED, college-prep UNLV English and math developmental Downtown ABE, GED, Learning Center college-prep Other “Circuit” advising TBD “Circuit” advising

Comprehensive Opportunity Site Focus Other Boulder City Dual enrollment, Personal enrichment, vocational Limited advising Selected workforce services Caliente Dual enrollment, Personal enrichment, vocational Limited advising Selected workforce services Laughlin Dual enrollment, Personal enrichment, vocational Limited advising Selected workforce services Mesquite Dual enrollment, Personal enrichment, vocational Limited advising Selected workforce services Overton Dual enrollment, Personal enrichment, vocational Limited advising Selected workforce services

Mission: General Education and Transfer Site Green Valley Focus Dual enrollment and dual credit Western Dual enrollment and dual credit Summerlin Dual enrollment and dual credit Other Frequent advising ACT Testing Frequent advising Applied instruction Frequent advising College-prep

Mission: Unique Services & Workforce Development l Nellis AFB offers educational opportunities unique to the CCSN MOU with the Air Force. l West Sahara offers workforce training and development.

Scheduling Objective l Optimize l meeting curriculum offerings for: student demand l departmental l distribution productivity for campuses, centers and sites

Scheduling Proposal 1: Skeletal Matrix l A skeletal draft of a fall and subsequent spring semesters provides an opportunity for chairs to ensure effective course distribution to the campuses, high tech centers, remote (rural) sites, and urban preparation/skills sites. l Developing both the fall and spring schedule shells should promote effective course sequencing which could aid program completion rates. l To achieve a more appropriate blend of course and program distribution to our sites, the proposed skeletal matrix provides assistance to departments. For instance, campuses are intended to deliver more comprehensive degree, certificate, and transfer services than high tech centers. High tech centers deliver more than rural sites. Preparation/skill sites concentrate on developmental education.

Scheduling Proposal 2: Proportionality Location Fall 2005 Actual % Target % Charleston 33. 3 32 Cheyenne 27. 4 33 Henderson 10. 4 15 Green Valley NA 2 Summerlin NA 5 Western NA 5 Other Sites NA 8 100% Total

Other Recommendations l 1. Develop by the end of Spring semester 2006 a mission statement for each site that complements the CCSN strategic plan. l 2. Deans, chairs, site managers and CCAs participate in an annual meeting for the development of courses and programs at the respective sites. l 3. Through the Institutional Research (IR) office, better survey community and student needs. l 4. Develop a communication plan to let our internal community know of this study and its recommendations. l 5. Develop more niche programs for centers. l 6. Clarify line of authority and chain of command for sites and site managers.