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399Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology Master Plan: Huntsville

Huntsville Campus

The Huntsville Campus of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Oneida/Huntsville is located on Scott High Drive, across from Scott High School, about 2½ miles west of downtown Huntsville, 16 miles west of Interstate 75, and 50 miles northwest of Knoxville. The campus consists of single building that totals 35,000 gross square feet. During the 2012-2013 academic year, the Huntsville Campus had an adjusted full-time equivalent enrollment of 105 students.

Regional Context

TCAT Oneida/Huntsville is located in Local Workforce Investment Area 4, which includes a number of East Tennessee counties that surround Knoxville. The

Workforce Investment Area 4

TCAT Oneida/Huntsville is located in Scott County, part of the nine-county area of Local Workforce Investment Area 4

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Oneida/Huntsville (Huntsville)

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population of this region was 486,379 as of 2010. There were 154,089 primary jobs as of 2011.

Between 2010 and 2020, population in the region is expected to grow slightly slower than the state as a whole. This indicates that job growth rates may be similar. Worker age and salary profiles are similar to those for the state as a whole.

Educational attainment in the region lags slightly behind Tennessee as a whole. Compared to the statewide average, 5% fewer residents of the region have only a high school degree or equivalent, and 7% fewer have a Bachelor’s degree or more.

According to the U.S. Census, the following industry sectors occupy a significantly higher percentage of the regional labor pool compared to the statewide average: agriculture, forestry, fishing, & hunting; manufacturing; and professional, scientific, & technical services.

The following industry sectors occupy a significantly lower percentage of the regional labor pool compared to the statewide average: transportation & warehousing; information; finance & insurance; and real estate & rental & leasing.

The regional employment outlook by industry cluster shown on page 402 comes from the Occupational Trends in Tennessee Employment Report (OTTER) from the Tennessee Department of Labor. All data are shown for Local Workforce Investment Area 4, which includes Huntsville.

According to this data, all industry demand clusters related to programs taught at TCAT Huntsville are expected to grow between 2012 and 2020 except for Machine Tool Technology. The job outlook in all industry clusters takes into consideration the following factors:

• Growth rate in the industry cluster relative to the statewide growth rate for that industry cluster

• Number of annual job openings

• Supply demand ratio (the ratio of graduates of programs in all related higher education programs to the number of job openings)

Based on these factors, the Business Systems Technology and Computer Information Technology

LWIA 4 Tennessee2000 Population 434,650 5,689,2832010 Population 486,379 6,346,1052020 Population (projected)

518,700 6,894,708

Annual Growth (projected)

0.7% 0.8%

Population

Source: U.S. Census, Tennessee State Data Center

LWIA 4 TennesseeTotal Primary Jobs 154,089 2,478,765Jobs held by those age 29 and younger

21% 23%

Jobs held by those age 30 to 54

57% 57%

Jobs held by those age 55 and older

22% 20%

Jobs with salary of $15,000 or less

21% 22%

Jobs with salary of $15,000 to $40,000

41% 42%

Jobs with salary of $40,000 or higher

38% 37%

Employment by Age and Salary (2011)

Source: U.S. Census On The Map

Source: U.S. Census

2012 Educational Attainment (Percent of Population Age 25+)

No High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

Some College/Associates Degree

Completed High School

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

Completed High School

LWIA 4 Tennessee

Some College/Associates Degree

No High School Diploma


Program Analysis

The regional context above shows broader trends in the region. In order to obtain a more detailed picture of the needs of each program, the master planning team interviewed the TCAT Director, members of the Business and Industry Advisory Group, and key faculty. In addition, all faculty were invited to participate in an online survey. The following paragraphs summarize the results of the input received by these methods for each program.

Enrollment in the Automotive Technology program is expected to remain constant in the coming years.

Enrollment in the Business Systems Technology program is expected to follow regional economic trends in the near future.

Enrollment in the Computer Information Technology program is expected to remain constant in the coming years.

Enrollment in the Cosmetology program is expected to remain constant in the next five years.

The Machine Tool Technology program is expected to increase in enrollment in the near future as the regional economy improves.

Demand for graduates of the Practical Nursing (LPN) program is expected to increase in the coming years, in part due to the reopening of the local hospital.

Enrollment in the Welding Technology program is expected to increase in the next five years.

programs are predicted to have an excellent job outlook in the region.

Three programs are expected to have a more competitive job market, in part due to the higher number of graduates in these fields relative to the number of anticipated job openings. Some of these graduates and job openings, however, may be related to four-year programs and not affect the demand for those with certificates or the Associate’s degrees into which some TCAT students articulate. These programs are: Automotive Technology, Practical Nursing, and Welding Technology.

LWIA 4 TennesseeAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

0.8% 0.3%

Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction

0.2% 0.1%

Utilities 0.9% 0.7%Construction 4.6% 4.1%Manufacturing 19.2% 12.4%Wholesale Trade 3% 4.7%Retail Trade 11.9% 12.1%Transportation & Warehousing

3% 5.0%

Information 0.7% 1.8%Finance & Insurance 3.3% 4.1%Real Estate & Rental & Leasing

0.8% 1.2%

Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services

8.6% 4.3%

Management of Companies & Enterprises

0.9% 1.2%

Administration & Support, Waste Management & Remediation

5.5% 6.5%

Educational Services 9.1% 9.4%Health Care & Social Assistance

12.2% 14.3%

Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation

0.7% 1.0%

Accommodation & Food Services

7.9% 8.7%

Other Services (excluding Public Administration)

2.2% 2.7%

Public Administration 4.5% 5.3%

Employment by Industry Sector (2011)

Source: U.S. Census On The Map

The region’s projected population and job growth, combined with low educational attainment and lower than average wages, are evidence of a continued need for technical education.


Source: Tennessee Board of Regents Central Office*Includes Huntsville and Oneida data

Program Enrollment Headcount

Completion Count

Completion Rate

Statewide Average

Automotive Technology 9 6 67% 83%Business Systems Technology 29 23 79% 80%Computer Information Technology 10 10 100% 83%Cosmetology 20 17 85% 73%Machine Tool Technology 4 3 75% 88%Practical Nursing* 42 31 74% 79%Welding Technology 14 12 86% 72%Total/Average 128 102 81% 80%

Completion Rates by Program (2012-2013)

Regional Employment Outlook by Industry Cluster (2012-2020)

Program Related Industry Demand Cluster(s)Graduates to

Jobs RatioAverage Annual Growth in Jobs Job Outlook

Automotive Technology Automotive Technology 3.5 1.2% E (Very Competitive)

Business Systems Technology

Administrative and Information Support 1 1.4% A (Excellent)

Computer Information Technology

Web/Multimedia Management Programming

0.7 1.8% A (Excellent)

Cosmetology Cosmetology and Barbering 3.8 2.1% UngradedMachine Tool Technology

Precision Production Pathway 0.2 -0.5% Ungraded

Practical Nursing (LPN) Practical Nurse (LPN) 7.2 1.8% E (Very Competitive)

Welding Technology Construction Welding 8.1 1.5% E (Very Competitive)

Data shown is for Local Workforce Investment Area 4 Source: Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development, Labor Market Information SectionUngraded programs are those without enough jobs or graduates to count, a negative job growth rate, or fewer than 10 placements

Program Available for Placement

Placement Count

Placement Rate

Statewide Average

Automotive Technology 4 3 75% 87%Business Systems Technology 23 13 57% 76%Computer Information Technology 10 9 90% 77%Cosmetology 1 1 100% 86%Machine Tool Technology 2 1 50% 89%Practical Nursing* 30 27 90% 90%Welding Technology 11 7 64% 85%Total/Average 81 61 75% 84%

Placement Rates by Program (2012-2013)

Source: Tennessee Board of Regents Central Office*Includes Huntsville and Oneida data **Includes online students, which had a 0% placement rate


Potential Future Programs

Local industry leaders and/or the campus identified the potential for a health information technology program.

Based on data from the Tennessee Department of Labor, the following industries have excellent or very good job outlooks, but there are not currently any programs at TCAT Huntsville that meet these industries’ needs: turf grass/nursery; horticulture; plumbing; HVACR; veterinary technology; truck, bus, rail, water transportation & heavy equipment; and warehousing & distribution center operations.

What one word would you use to describe students’ first impression of the campus and facilities?

What one word would you use to describe what the college could become in the future?

The “wordles” above are based on responses to the online survey and address both the Huntsville and Oneida campuses


Space Needs

The master planning team performed a detailed space audit of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Huntsville in order to obtain the most up-to-date room inventory. Room areas and use codes were updated as needed; a list of updates was provided to the campus.

Numbers from the updated space audit, combined with adjusted FTE enrollment data provided by the Tennessee Board of Regents central office (see table on following page) and employee counts provided by the campus, served as the inputs for the space model that calculated needed space. For details regarding the model and an explanation of its methodology, see Appendix A.

As shown in the chart at right, the model shows that there is a slight surplus of administrative office space. This is likely due to the fact that the model does not fully account for administrative office support space such as file rooms and conference rooms. The model shows a need for additional faculty office space. In surveys, faculty indicated that the size of their offices was adequate, except where offices are shared.

The chart at center right compares four existing types of space with modeled space needs in those categories. The open computer lab category includes space for Technology Foundations, testing, and open computer labs. The model shows a deficit of this type of space based on current enrollment.

The model shows a significant surplus of existing food service space. This category includes student lunch rooms or lounges, vending machine areas, and the like.

Meeting space includes space available for community use, staff meetings, and large gatherings of students. There is currently no space of this type on campus, so the model shows a need, although the lunch room currently serves part of this function. This space is important for its role in marketing to the regional community.

Central service and storage space does not include storage and service space for individual programs or for offices. It includes storage for campus-wide supplies, maintenance and janitorial supplies, surplus equipment, vehicle storage, and the like. The model shows that there is a small need for more of this type of space.

Office Space Needs

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Faculty Office Space

Other Space Needs

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Open Computer Lab Space

Food Service Space

Meeting Space

Central Service/Storage Space

Non-Teaching Space Needs

Each space category includes related support space such as conference rooms and storage closets; negative numbers indicate a space surplus

Existing Assignable

Sq. Ft.

Additional Space Needed

(Sq. Ft.)Administrative Offices 2,003 -157Faculty Offices 1,123 437Open Computer Labs 624 214Food Service 1,944 -1,525Meeting Space 0 629Central Service/Storage 1,500 72


The chart on the following page shows the model’s calculated needs for teaching space for each program. Teaching space is the sum of classroom and lab (also referred to as shop) space, as well as any storage or other space that directly supports teaching space.

Bars that extend to the right in the chart indicate a need for more space, while bars that extend to the left show a surplus of existing space. Where the bars show both surplus and need, the amount of existing space is within the acceptable range.

Because the model assumes a range of acceptable space, the darker blue bars show the minimum amount of space needed and the lighter blue bars show the maximum amount of space needed. All calculations are based on existing enrollment rather than capacity, so modeled needs would increase with enrollment. Adjusted FTE enrollment numbers include dual enrollment high school students.

The following paragraphs summarize each program’s space needs, based on the results of the model, interviews with faculty and administrators, and online survey responses.

• According to the model, there is a significant surplus of teaching space for the Automotive Technology program. This is likely due to the currently low enrollment.

• There is also a significant surplus of teaching space for the Business Systems Technology program according to the model. This program also has two separate classrooms in addition to the lab space, but it is not typical for Business programs to have classroom space. The campus confirmed that the amount of existing teaching space is adequate.

• The Computer Information Technology program would need to expand slightly to adequately serve current enrollment according to the model. If enrollment increased, there would be a more significant need for additional space.

• The model shows that there is a surplus of teaching space for the Cosmetology program. The campus indicated that there is a need for additional space.

• According to the model, there is a surplus of teaching space for the Machine Tool Technology program. This is likely due to the currently low enrollment. The campus confirmed that the amount of existing space is adequate.

• The Practical Nursing (LPN) program would need to expand its teaching space to adequately serve current enrollment according to the model. The campus confirmed that the amount of existing space is adequate.

• Teaching space for the Welding Technology program would need to expand by between approximately 2,100 and 3,000 square feet to adequately serve current enrollment according to the model. The campus confirmed the need for additional space, especially for equipment.

Space Recommendations

No major space needs were identified on the Huntsville campus. The two existing classrooms for the Business Systems Technology program should be converted for use by the Cosmetology program, either as classroom or lab space. Additional space should also be identified for offices as future migrations and renovations occur.

Adjusted FTE Enrollment

Enrollment is based on total contact hour data for the 2012-2013 academic year and assumes 1,296 contact hours per full-time equivalent student Source: Tennessee Board of Regents Central Office *Source: TCAT Oneida/Huntsville **Estimate of the number of students on the Huntsville Campus

2012-2013 Enrollment

Automotive Technology 8Business Systems Technology 25Computer Information Technology 7Cosmetology 14*Machine Tool Technology 7Practical Nursing (LPN) 25**Welding Technology 18Total 105


Teaching Space Needs

All numbers shown are in assignable square feet and include related support space related to each program, such as storage closets and tool rooms; negative numbers indicate a space surplus

Total Existing Classroom & Lab Space

Minimum Additional Space Needed

Maximum Additional Space Needed

Automotive Technology 4,663 -1,990 -1,525Business Systems Technology 3,399 -2,124 -1,869Computer Information Technology 1,000 85 158Cosmetology 2,855 -1,057 -769Machine Tool Technology 3,738 -1,257 -861Practical Nursing (LPN) 1,785 315 1,065Welding Technology 2,940 2,106 3,015

Teaching Space Needs Surplus Need

Minimum space neededMaximum space needed

sq. ft.

Automotive Technology

Detailed Teaching Space Needs

All numbers shown are in assignable square feet and include related support space related to each program, such as storage closets and tool rooms; negative numbers indicate a space surplus *The model assumes that this program does not need separate classroom space

Existing Classroom

Space

Additional Classroom Space

Needed

Existing Lab

Space

Minimum Additional Lab Space Needed

Maximum Additional Lab Space Needed

Automotive Technology 612 -112 4,051 -1,878 -1,413Business Systems Technology 1,056 -1,056* 2,343 -1,068 -820Computer Information Technology 0 500 1,000 -415 -342Cosmetology 612 -112 2,243 -945 -657Machine Tool Technology 484 16 3,254 -1,273 -877Practical Nursing (LPN) 1,030 -430 755 745 1,495Welding Technology 450 50 2,490 2,056 2,965

Business Systems Technology

Computer Information Technology

Cosmetology

Machine Tool Technology

Practical Nursing (LPN)

Welding Technology


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Huntsville Maintenance/Storage (801)


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Proposed Migration Plan

Automotive Technology Lab

Floor plans were provided by the campus and may not be to scale or accurately reflect existing conditions

Cosmetology Lab

Cosmetology Classroom

Mechanical Space

Automotive Technology Classroom

Mechanical Space

Machine Tool Technology Lab

Machine Tool

Classroom

Welding Technology Lab

Welding Classroom

Business Systems Technology Lab

Practical Nursing Lab

Practical Nursing

Classroom

Computer Information Technology Lab

Lunch Room

Existing Business Systems Technology Classrooms/

Potential Future Cosmetology Expansion


Facilities Needs

A comprehensive facilities needs assessment was conducted by architectural and engineering representatives of the master planning team. The detailed results and comments of that assessment have been documented in the online Physical Facilities Survey. The primary needs are as follows:

• It is possible, considering the amount and extent of broken block and brick in the office storage room, that something in the foundation is seriously amiss. There is a round slab protrusion of approximately two inches which is of undetermined cause and should be investigated by a structural engineer.

• Foundation and wall settling has created significant and widespread block and brick cracks. This should be investigated by a structural engineer.

• Exterior hollow metal doors are sagging in their frames and have become difficult to operate.

• Steel windows are poorly designed and are rusting throughout the building.

• The existing HVAC systems are original to the building and are nearing the end of their useful life.

• Some exterior light packs are damaged and in need of new lenses.

• Room 134 is an electrical and server room that lacks adequate cooling.

Site Needs

No significant site needs were identified during the walk-through. The parking lot pavement is aging, with some minor cracking. Caulking and expansion material is lacking between the building and sidewalks.

According to parking ratio assumptions developed as part of this Master Plan, and based on the existing number of students, faculty, administrators, and staff on the Huntsville Campus, the number of parking spaces on campus is currently more than adequate. The campus indicated that there is a need for additional parking when many dual enrollment high school students are on campus.

There are no recommendations for property acquisition adjacent to TCAT Huntsville.

TCAT Huntsville’s modern facility includes excellent teaching space for its programs

Cracks throughout the facility could be evidence of structural issues and should be investigated


System Huntsville Classroom/AdministrativeSubstructure Foundation 10%

Basement Construction 100%Shell Superstructure 60%

Exterior Enclosure 30%Roofing 80%

Interiors Interior Construction 100%Stairs 100%Interior Finishes 80%

Systems Conveying 100%Plumbing 90%HVAC 70%Fire Protection 100%Electrical 90%Data & Communications 70%

General Equipment & Furnishings 100%Special Construction 100%Site Conditions 90%Safety Standards 100%Building Suitability 100%Building Adaptability 100%

Weighted Average 76%

Physical Facilities Survey Ratings Summary

Building ID Building Name Year Built Use Code Gross Sq. Ft.800 Huntsville Classroom/Administrative 1997 10 (Classroom/Office) 35,000801 Huntsville Maintenance/Storage 1980 30 (Storage) 1,500

Existing Buildings

Source: Tennessee Board of Regents Physical Facilities Survey online database

Source: Tennessee Board of Regents Physical Facilities Survey online database, review ratings (updated by Master Plan team in August 2013)Weighted averages take into account the respective weights of each system

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