Program Proposal

AAS in Welding Technology

Madisonville Community College

March 15-16, 2018

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Associate in Applied Science in Welding Technology

Madisonville Community College

A Proposal for Initiation of a New Degree Program

A. Centrality to the Institution’s Mission and Consistency with State’s Goals

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Welding Technology program clearly supports the mission of Madisonville Community College (MCC) with a focus on the education and employability of students. The welding program will provide viable options for an increased number of students graduating with the necessary skill set relative to the welding industry. The institution’s mission is to advance an enduring and enthusiastic commitment to student-centered learning and achievement.

The Welding Technology program will support the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) strategic agenda policy objectives of student success, opportunity, and impact. The Welding Technology program will also support the statewide implementation plan through adequate funding, as program needs will be met through existing funding. The welding program is accessible, flexible, fiscally prudent, and employs creative and innovative approaches to educating a competitive Kentucky workforce.

B. Program Quality and Student Success

The appropriate faculty, physical facilities, equipment, and library resources are already available to implement a successful program and facilitate student learning, as we currently offer a welding diploma and certificates. MCC will offer the established Welding Technology curriculum. Opportunities for transfer exist for students who want to continue their education. Student success will be a primary focus supported by several different college programs and initiatives.

C. Program Demand/Unnecessary Duplication

Student demand has proven to be strong for this program. Regional, state, and national demand is growing. And there is a strong demand locally by area employers. The average annual salary for Western Kentucky is $39,489.

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D. Cost and Funding of the Proposed Program

Needs for the program will be met through existing funding. We currently have the welding diploma and certificates, so all needed faculty, equipment, and other resources are currently provided.

E. Program Assessment

All program-level student learning outcomes will be assessed using the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Welding exam. The program coordinator uses these results to identify any weaknesses, which will be addressed through appropriate interventions.

F. Conclusion

This proposed program is consistent with the missions of KCTCS and Madisonville Community College. There is an approved curriculum for the program. Local and state employment needs support the establishment of this program, and MCC has the resources available to implement it.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary ................................................................................................................... i Table of Contents

A. Centrality to the Institution’s Mission and Consistency with State’s Goals ..................3 1. Program Description ................................................................................................3 2. Program Objectives ..................................................................................................3 3. Relationship to the Mission .....................................................................................3

B. Program Quality and Student Success ...........................................................................7 1. Student Learning Outcomes .....................................................................................7 2. Program Support ......................................................................................................8 3. Replacement of Existing Programs ..........................................................................8 4. Distance Learning ....................................................................................................8 5. Alternate Learning Formats .....................................................................................8 6. Additional Faculty ...................................................................................................9 7. Curriculum ...............................................................................................................9

C. Program Demand/Unnecessary Duplication ................................................................19 1. Program Demand ..................................................................................................19 2. Distinctive Qualities...............................................................................................20 3. Similar Programs ...................................................................................................21 4. Articulation ............................................................................................................22

D. Cost and Funding of the Proposed Program ................................................................23 1. Required Resources ...............................................................................................23

E. Program Review and Assessment ................................................................................25 1. Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes ..........................................................25

Appendices

Labor Market Data ....................................................................................... Appendix A Employer Survey Results ............................................................................. Appendix B Employer Survey Form ................................................................................ Appendix C Letter of Support – Modern Welding........................................................... Appendix D Letter of Support – Scott Heavy Equipment ................................................ Appendix E Letter of Support – Service Radiator ............................................................Appendix F KPPPS Cost & Funding Spreadsheet ........................................................... Appendix G

NEW PROGRAM REQUEST FORM

Madisonville Community College Institution Submitting Proposal

Associate in Applied Science Degree Designation as on Diploma

Welding Technology Title of Proposed Degree Program

With tracks in:

_________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________

Diplomas/Certificates:

_________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________

Intended Date of Implementation Fall 2018

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A. Mission: Centrality to the Institution’s Mission and Consistency with State’s Goals 1. Provide a brief description of the program.

The Welding Technology program is dedicated to welding education, technology, and student success. Students in this program will learn various welding techniques, careers, and the skills needed to be successful in the welding technology field. Welding occupations are primarily concerned with joining, surfacing, or repairing structures or parts made of metal or other weldable materials. The skills and knowledge needed to determine the appropriate welding technique required for a specific project and to successfully perform that technique are gained through coursework and practical experience. The program offers a wide range of credentials, including the Associate in Applied Science Degree, Diploma, and eleven certificates in Welding Technology.

2. What are the objectives of the proposed program? Address specific institutional and societal needs that this program will address.

The objectives of the Welding Technology Program are to produce graduates who are: • Skilled in technical and professional competencies needed to work in entry-level

welding positions and related fields. • Equipped to meet the workplace expectations of employers. • Prepared to develop and expand their array of welding techniques to meet the needs

of industry. In addition to offering certificates and a diploma, the option for the associate degree will offer the workplace a more well-rounded professional.

3. Explain how the objectives support the institutional mission and strategic priorities and the statewide postsecondary education strategic agenda.

Madisonville Community College’s mission clearly supports the Welding Technology program of study with a focus on the education and employability of students, maximizing the college’s existing programs, and continuing partnerships with the institution’s service community. The institution’s mission is to advance an enduring and enthusiastic commitment to student-centered learning and achievement. In support of the mission and as a public comprehensive community college and member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), Madisonville Community College will accomplish the following component of the institution’s mission: • Offer two-year associate in applied science, career-oriented technical degree curricula for

immediate employment.

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The MCC strategic plan includes sixteen goals that guide the college’s endeavors. The strategic goals support the mission of the college, as well as the KCTCS strategic plan and goals. Madisonville Community College’s Strategic Plan for 2016 – 2022 includes the following goals specific to the addition of the Welding Technology program and MCC: • Improve student success and achievement. • Establish clearly defined postsecondary career pathways to address degree completion,

transfer, and job placement. • Align educational programming with workforce development needs of community and

region. As such, the proposed program is consistent with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System mission and the institutional mission of MCC. The foundational structure of the KCTCS mission and strategic plan is echoed and supported by the MCC mission and strategic plan, leading to a solid plan for success of programs. Additionally, the Welding Technology program will support several objectives under the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education’s strategic plan Stronger by Degrees. Opportunity The Welding Technology degree will provide students in the MCC service area with opportunities for education and employment in welding trades, including manufacturing, welding maintenance, and welding repair. With the lowest tuition rate in the Commonwealth, students from low-income backgrounds will have much greater financial access to this program. Success MCC is committed to student success in all programs, and welding technology will be no exception. All students in the program will be assigned to a welding instructor for academic advising. The faculty advisor will reach out to program students to advise them on curriculum options, academic planning, and vocational planning. If needed, the faculty advisor will refer students to campus support services, tutoring, financial aid assistance, or counseling. There is a determined effort at MCC to provide high-quality orientation programs, such as the open orientation for new students after they have registered. This structured orientation covers student support campus services, financial aid information, bookstore information, and technology support. Another preventive measure is the early warning program (Starfish), which identifies students at risk and more likely to drop out, so that additional instruction or tutoring can be initiated to enhance persistence and lead to success. Student learning and retention is a priority and supported through established services such as faculty

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advising, TRIO Student Support Services, the library, a diversity program, disability resources, the Learning Space, a self-serve student service center, a math emporium, and academic and financial aid counselors. Impact MCC is committed to the employability and career readiness of the welding technology graduates. The program coordinator will hold biannual meetings with the program advisory committee. This committee will consist of area welding industry representatives who will guide the program as to employer needs, current trends, technologies, and future needs of the industry. This will enable the program instruction and curriculum to stay true to the needs of the local industry, thereby graduating students who are ready to fill local employment needs. The Welding Technology program will further the statewide implementation plan through adequate and outcomes-based funding. Program needs will be met through existing funding. Peripheral needs are already covered through existing services. The Welding Technology program will increase retention, completion, and degree production through intensive advising and extensive student support services offered.

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B. Program Quality and Student Success 1. What are the intended student learning outcomes of the proposed program? (program-

level learning outcomes)

AAS -Welding Technology General Education Competencies: I. Communicate Effectively 1. Read and listen with comprehension. 2. Speak and write clearly using standard English. 3. Interact cooperatively with others using both verbal and non-verbal means. 4. Demonstrate information processing through basic computer skills. II. Think Critically 1. Make connections in learning across the disciplines and draw logical conclusions. 2. Demonstrate problem solving through interpreting, analyzing, summarizing, and/or integrating a variety of materials. 3. Use mathematics to organize, analyze, and synthesize data to solve a problem. III. Learn Independently 1. Use appropriate search strategies and resources to find, evaluate, and use information. 2. Make choices based upon awareness of ethics and differing perspectives/ideas. 3. Apply learning in academic, personal, and public situations. 4. Think creatively to develop new ideas, processes, or products. IV. Examine Relationships in Diverse and Complex Environments 1. Recognize the relationship of the individual to human heritage and culture. 2. Demonstrate an awareness of the relationship of the individual to the biological and physical environment. 3. Develop an awareness of self as an individual member of a multicultural global community. Technical Competencies: 1. Identify, inspect, and maintain Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) machines; identify,

select, and store GTAW electrodes and filler rods. 2. Explain the principles of GTAW and the effects of variables on the GTAW process. 3. Explain the theory and application of Plasma Arc Cutting. 4. Demonstrate the necessary manipulative skills needed to apply the Gas Tungsten Arc on

various joint designs, on plate with both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. 5. Identify, inspect, and maintain Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) machines; identify,

select, and store GMAW electrodes. 6. Explain principles of GMAW and the effects of variables on the GMAW process. 7. Explain the theory and applications of GMAW and related processes such as Flux Core

Arc Welding (FCAW) and Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) and metallurgy.

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8. Demonstrate the manipulative skills of Gas Metal Arc Welding on ferrous and non-ferrous metal and on joint designs on plate in all positions, including the welding of groove welds.

9. Explain and read occupationally specific prints for welders and fabricate from a blueprint.

10. Explain the certification process in welding. 11. Test to certification standards on all types of welding. 12. Demonstrate a working knowledge of materials used in welding. 13. Demonstrate a working knowledge of oxy-fuel identification, set-up, inspection, and

maintenance, including identification, selection and care; principles of operation; and effects of variables for manual and mechanized oxy-fuel cutting, welding, and brazing.

14. Identify, inspect, and maintain Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) electrodes. 15. Explain the principles of SMAW and the effects of variable on the SMAW process to

weld plate and pipe. 16. Demonstrate the manipulative skills to perform fillet welds in all positions. 17. Demonstrate the manipulative skills to perform groove welds in all positions. 18. Practice safety procedures for all types of welding.

2. How will the program support or be supported by other programs within the

institution?

The Welding Technology program will be housed in the Applied Technology Division of Academic Affairs. Faculty in the required general education areas and transitional or co-requisite education are already in place to offer those related courses.

3. Will this program replace or enhance any existing program(s) or

tracks/concentrations/specializations within an existing program? If so, explain which programs will be enhanced or eliminated.

The Welding Technology AAS degree will eventually replace the General Occupational and Technical Studies (GOTS) AAS degree currently being offered. This would allow students to be awarded an AAS specifically in welding technology, instead of the generic GOTS AAS degree with a welding emphasis.

4. Will this be a 100 percent distance learning program?

No, this will not be a 100% distance learning program.

5. Will this program utilize alternative learning formats (e.g. distance learning, technology-enhanced instruction, evening/weekend classes, accelerated courses, nontraditional locations, and modularized courses)? Yes, the following alternative learning formats will be used:

Technology-enhanced instruction. Evening/weekend/early morning classes.

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Accelerated courses (courses that can be completed in less than a traditional semester).

6. Are new or additional faculty needed?

No, additional faculty are not needed.

a. Please provide a plan to ensure that appropriate faculty resources are available, either within the institution or externally to support the program.

Not applicable. See question six above.

b. Note whether faculty will be full-time or part-time.

Not applicable. See question six above.

7. 7a. Explain how curriculum achieves the program-level learning outcomes by describing the relationship between the overall curriculum or the major curricular components and the program objectives.

The welding program is structured so that students’ progress through the program builds on previously learned principles and experiences. This approach is intended to strengthen principles, concepts, and exposure to lab equipment. As a result, previous lessons are revisited and reinforced by the reintroduction of similar experiences with new material added. This also provides an excellent opportunity to offer multiple stackable credentials awarded as the student progresses toward the degree. The program level student learning outcomes are primarily derived through successful completion of the welding technology classes, lab experiences, and critical thinking exercises provided in the co-op or practicum classes.

7b. Provide the following information for the program and for each track (some categories may not apply to all programs):

Total number of hours required for degree: 60-68

Number of hours in general education: 18-19

Number of hours in degree program core: 42-49

Number of hours in track: 0

Number of hours in guided electives: 3

Number of hours in free electives: 0

List courses under the appropriate curricular headings.

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General Education Courses

Course Title Course Description Credit Hours

New to your college

ENG 101 Writing I Focuses on academic writing. Provides instruction in drafting and revising essays that express ideas in Standard English, including reading critically, thinking logically, responding to texts, addressing specific audiences, researching and documenting sources. Includes review of grammar, mechanics and usage, Notes: (a) credit not available by special examination; (b) English 101 and 102 may not be taken concurrently; (c) AP credit in the English Language and Composition category for ENG 101 awarded as indicated by AP scoring chart in current KCTCS catalog.

3 N

MAT 110 Applied Mathematics OR Includes the concepts of ratio and proportion, units and conversions, linear equations in two variables, inequalities, graphing and writing equation of a line, percents, interest, descriptive statistics, and logical symbolism. Emphasizes applications in the various technologies.

3 N

MAT 116 Technical Mathematics OR Includes some mathematical concepts from algebra, geometry, and trigonometry and applications relevant to these topics. Includes unit conversions, variation, measurement of geometric figures, vectors, and solving right and oblique triangles using trigonometry. Emphasizes applications in the various technologies.

(3) N

MAT 146 Contemporary College Mathematics OR

Serves as a course in quantitative reasoning and problem solving intended for non-science majors. Includes voting methods, finance, population growth, and at least two additional topics chosen from: apportionment, geometry, logic, probability and statistics, graph theory, number theory, game theory, and set theory.

(3) N

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MAT 150 College Algebra Includes selected topics in algebra and analytic geometry. Develops manipulative skills and concepts required for further study in mathematics. Includes linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and piecewise functions; systems of equations; and an introduction to analytic geometry. (Students may not receive credit for both MAT150 and any other College Algebra or Pre- calculus course. Credit not available on the basis of special exam.)

(3) N

Heritage/Humanities 3 N Natural Sciences OR 3 N PHY 151 Introductory Physics I AND Focuses on the conceptual principles

of mechanics of solids, liquids, gases, heat, and sound using some algebra. Credit is not given to students who already have credit for PHY 201 or PHY 231. Companion lecture to PHY 161 laboratory.

(3) N

PHY 161 Introductory Physics Lab I Investigates concepts introduced in PHY 151 through experiments in classical mechanics and thermal physics.

(1) N

PSY 110 General Psychology OR Introduces the history, methods and content of modern psychology. Covers the history and systems of psychology, psychological research, physiological psychology, psychological processes, developmental psychology, personality, abnormal behavior and social psychology.

3 N

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology Introduces concepts and methods of sociology including investigation of socialization, group processes, social inequality, social institutions, and social change.

(3) N

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COM 252 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication OR

Examines basic verbal and nonverbal concepts affecting the communication process in various interpersonal contexts. Requires participation in written and oral activities designed to develop and improve interpersonal skills. Includes perspective-taking, relationship and conversation management, effective listening, conflict management, communication climate, communication anxiety, and cultural/gender differences in interpersonal communication.

3 N

COM 181 Basic Public Speaking Gives platform experience in the fundamentals of effective speaking.

(3) N

Core Courses Prefix & Number

Course Title Course Description Credit Hours

New

Computer Literacy NOTE: Computer literacy must be demonstrated either by competency exam or by successfully completing a computer literacy course.

0-3 N

WLD 100 Oxy-Fuel Systems OR A working knowledge of oxy-fuel identification, set-up, inspection, and maintenance; consumable identification, selection and care; principles of operation; and effects of variables for manual and mechanized oxy-fuel cutting, welding, brazing principles and practices, and metallurgy. Shop safety and equipment use are also covered.

2 N

WLD 110 Cutting Processes A working knowledge of various cutting processes used by the welding industry. Will include, but is not limited to, safety, theory of operation, setup and operating techniques, troubleshooting and making minor equipment repairs, terms and definitions, identification, evaluation, repair and prevention of discontinuities of cut surfaces.

(2) N

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Includes oxy-fuel cutting, plasma arc cutting, exothermic cutting, air carbon arc cutting, shielded metal arc cutting, and mechanical cutting process.

WLD 101 Oxy-Fuel Systems Lab OR Manipulative skills necessary to weld and cut plate and pipe in all positions, as well as brazing, braze welding, and gouging.

2 N

WLD 111 Cutting Processes Lab Designed to provide the student with practical experience to become proficient in the use of various metal cutting processes. Safety, setup, and operating techniques are employed. Students will troubleshoot and make minor repairs to equipment. Students will also learn to identify, repair, and prevent reoccurrence of cut surface discontinuities. Processes shall include, but not limited to: OFC, PAC, AAC, and mechanical methods. Various materials will be used where appropriate.

(3) N

WLD 120 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

Teaches students the identification, inspection, and maintenance of SMAW electrodes; principles of SMAW; the effects of variables on the SMAW process to weld plate and pipe; and metallurgy.

2 N

WLD 121 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Fillet Lab

Provides laboratory experiences in which the student acquires the manipulative skills to perform fillet welds in all positions.

3 N

WLD 123 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Groove with Backing Lab OR

Provides experiences in which students acquire the manipulative skills to do groove welds in all positions with backing.

3 N

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WLD 225 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Open Groove Lab

Designed to build upon SMAW Plate Lab I & II. Offers the student the opportunity to advance skills in the practical aspects of vee-butt plate welding using SMAW.

(3) N

WLD 130 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

Identification, inspection, and maintenance of GTAW machines; identification, selection and storage of GTAW electrodes; principles of GTAW; the effects of variables on the GTAW process; and metallurgy. This course also teaches the theory and application of Plasma Arc Cutting.

2 N

WLD 131 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Fillet Lab

Teaches the necessary manipulative skills needed to apply the Gas Tungsten Arc on various joint designs on plate with both ferrous and non- ferrous metals. Plasma Arc cutting included.

3 N

WLD 133 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Groove Lab

Teaches the method of operation and application of the gas tungsten arc welding process for welding groove welds in both ferrous and non-ferrous plate in all positions.

3 N

WLD 140 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

Identification, inspection, and maintenance of GMAW machines; identification, selection, and storage of GMAW electrodes; principles of GMAW; and the effects of variables on the GMAW process. Theory and applications of related processes such as FCAW and SAW and metallurgy are also included.

2 N

WLD 141 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Fillet Lab

Teaches the practical application and manipulative skills of Gas Metal Arc Welding and the proper safety situations needed in this process. Both ferrous and non-ferrous metals will be covered, as well as various joint designs on plate in all positions.

3 N

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WLD 143 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Groove Lab

Teaches the method of operation and application of the gas metal arc welding process for welding groove welds in both ferrous and non-ferrous plate in all positions using both short circuiting and spray transfer where appropriate.

3 N

WLD 170 Blueprint Reading for Welding

Provides a study of occupationally specific prints for welders. Advanced study of multi-view drawings, assembly drawings, datum dimensions, numerical control drawings, sheet metal prints, castings and forgings, instrumentation and control charts and diagrams, working drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and use of reference materials and books are included. Occupational specifics including welding drawings, symbols, joint types, grooves, pipe welding symbols, testing symbols and specification interpretations are stressed.

2 N

WLD 171 Blueprint Reading for Welding Lab

Provides students with an understanding of the fabrication process through computer modeling systems and creation of prints or through practice fabricating from a blueprint. Allows students to read and fabricate from detail prints, control distortion during fabrication, and follow proper welding sequence. Provides the option to generate detailed prints, create digital files, and generate work detailing the proper welding sequences. Utilizes welding symbols and study weld sizes and strengths.

3 N

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WLD 220 Welding Certification Provides the student with a working knowledge of certification encountered in welding. The student will start with developing a WPS, qualify the WPS, and qualify personnel. Documents used in welding certification are developed and used.

2 N

WLD 221 Welding Certification Lab Provides students an opportunity to test on all types of welding for certification standards.

3 N

WLD 298 Welding Practicum OR Provides on-the-job work experience related to the student’s educational objectives. Students participating in the Practicum do not receive compensation.

1-4 N

WLD 299 Cooperative Experience Provides supervised on-the-job work experience related to the student’s educational objectives.

(1-4) N

Technical Electives * This list is not all inclusive. Other courses may be approved at the discretion of the program coordinator.

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Course Title Course Description Credit Hours

New

WPP 200 Workplace Principles Workplace Principles examines the changing workforce and the skills needed to adapt to constantly changing demands and expectations. The course includes but is not limited to problem solving, teamwork, time management, and self-management skills. Job- seeking and job-retention skills are taught through the development of resumes and job search materials. Maximum benefit is received if this course is taken in the latter part of the student's course work.

3 N

WLD 151 Basic Welding A Introduction to welding, cutting processes, and related equipment. Basic setup, operation, and related safety are applied.

2 Y

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WLD 161 Submerged Arc Welding Lab Designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of SAW set-up, maintenance, and consumable identification. Includes practice in basic SAW principles and techniques related to the field of study.

1 Y

WLD 181 Advanced Welding Systems Lab

Provides the student a working knowledge and hands-on experience using advanced arc welding machines (STT surface tension transfer and pulsed GMA welding) on various joints and metals.

1 Y

WLD 191 Plasma Arc Welding Systems Lab

Teaches the necessary manipulative techniques for plasma arc welding. Plasma arc cutting may be included.

1 Y

WLD 147 Flux Cored Arc Welding Lab Acquaints the student with the method of operation and application of the flux cored welding system.

1 Y

WLD 145 Gas Metal Arc Welding Aluminum Lab

Teaches welding aluminum using the GMAW process. Fillets and groove welds are made in all positions in both plate and pipe. Short Circuiting and spray transfers are used where appropriate.

1 Y

WLD 251 Welding Automation Lab Provides the student a working knowledge and hands-on experience using automatic welding equipment such as robotic welding systems, bug- o systems, and automated GTA welding systems.

1 Y

WLD 253 Pipe Fitting and Template Development Lab

Provides experiences in pipe template development and job knowledge and experience with the techniques and tools used to field layout, cut, and fit the various pipe joints that are used in pipe trades.

1 Y

WLD 229 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe Lab B

Teaches the required manipulative skills to arc weld pipe using mild steel electrodes in the 6G position including proper pipe preparations,

3 Y

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electrodes, safety precautions, and welding sequences.

WLD 239 Orbital Tube Welding Familiarizes students with the orbital weld system, basic setup, operation, and safety.

1 Y

WLD 240 Materials Technology Provides the student with a working knowledge of materials used in welding. This class includes materials identification and classification. Metallurgy is included with a detailed analysis of physical, mechanical, and chemical properties. Introduces the student to the application of metallurgy to welding including preheat, interpass temperature, and post-weld heat treatment and their effects on welding and welding's effect on them.

2 Y

BEX 100 Basic Electricity for Non- Majors

This course introduces non-majors to the basic physics of electricity. Students apply Ohm's law; measure resistance, voltage, ohms, watts and amps; construct various types of electrical circuits; select wire and fuse sizes; and learn to troubleshoot an electric motor and coil.

3 N

BEX 101 Basic Electricity Lab for Non-Majors

This is a hands-on class designed to allow the student to use the concepts, principles, and theories covered in Basic application. Electricity for non- majors BEX 100.

2 N

FEX 100 Fundamentals of Electricity for Non-Majors

This course introduces non-majors to the basic physics of electricity. Students apply Ohm's law; measure resistance, voltage, ohms, watts and amps; construct various types of electrical circuits; select wire and fuse sizes; and learn to troubleshoot an electric motor and coil.

3 N

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C. Program Demand/Unnecessary Duplication

1. Provide justification and evidence to support the need and demand for this proposed program. Include any data on student demand; career opportunities at the regional, state, and national levels; and any changes or trends in the discipline(s) that necessitate a new program.

a. Student demand: Explain how faculty and staff members systematically gathered data, studied the data, and estimated student demand for the program. Anecdotal evidence is not sufficient

Madisonville Community College has had a welding program for at least two decades. We currently offer certificates, a diploma, and the GOTS AAS. Below is the general and dual credit enrollment in all welding classes for the past seven semesters. This data was gathered through a review of all course rosters.

General Enrollment Dual Credit Enrollment

Semester Unduplicated Enrollment

Fall 2017 30 Spring 2017 24 Fall 2016 29 Spring 2016 24 Fall 2015 29 Spring 2015 33 Fall 2014 27

Semester Unduplicated Enrollment

Fall 2017 34 Spring 2017 15 Fall 2016 13 Spring 2016 16 Fall 2015 16 Spring 2015 10 Fall 2014 15

This enrollment is representative of the past few years. Enrollment is expected to hold steady to this pattern.

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b. Career opportunities: If the program is being proposed to meet employer

demand, provide evidence of this within your area of geographic responsibility as well as the state and national levels.

According to the Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics, Western Kentucky has a projected five-year demand of 191 employees. The average salary is $39,489 for this region. MCC conducted an employer survey of eight businesses within our service area. All responded that they have a need for employees with the Welding Technology AAS degree. Altogether, these employers report a need for 41-62 new hires over the next five years. The starting hourly wage ranges from $12 to $20. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the occupational category of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers will have an additional 380 annual job openings, growing by 13 percent in the Commonwealth of Kentucky through 2024. The median salary in Kentucky is $37,410. Nationally, this occupation will see 12,851 annual job openings, growing by four percent through 2024. The national median salary for this occupation is $39,390. Appendix A: Labor Market Data Appendix B: Employer Survey Results Appendix C: Employer Survey Form Appendix D: Letter of Support – Modern Welding Appendix E: Letter of Support – Scott Heavy Equipment Appendix F: Letter of Support – Service Radiator

c. Changes in discipline: If the program is being proposed to meet changes in the academic discipline, please outline those changes and explain why they necessitate the development of a new program.

There are no changes in the discipline that are driving the proposal of this new program.

2. Specify any distinctive qualities of the program. • The MCC welding program offers a pathway to receive the American Welding

Society (AWS) national certification. AWS is the leading certification program in the welding industry.

• The MCC welding program integrates computer aided design (CAD) and computer numerical control (CNC) plasma programming into blueprint reading to produce a more tech-savvy student.

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3. Do similar programs exist within KCTCS? Yes, the following colleges offer this degree: • Big Sandy Community and Technical College • Bluegrass Community and Technical College • Elizabethtown Community and Technical College • Gateway Community and Technical College • Jefferson Community and Technical College • Owensboro Community and Technical College • Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College a. Does the proposed program differ from existing programs in terms of

curriculum, focus, objectives, etc.?

The proposed program curriculum will not differ from those colleges listed above. All of these colleges are within the KCTCS. KCTCS has developed policies for cooperative efforts between KCTCS colleges, such as the Policy on Collaboration Program Development, which ensures that collaborative program development processes shall meet criteria specified by the accrediting bodies of the respective community and technical colleges and any required programmatic standards. A systemwide curriculum committee has been established by KCTCS to coordinate any curriculum or course revisions to the Welding Technology program offered by any college in the future. All community colleges offering the program have a representative on this committee to voice concerns and give input from each college. All new and revised curriculum/course proposals must be submitted to the KCTCS Curriculum Review Committee and the KCTCS Senate Council for peer review prior to local college approval.

b. Does the proposed program serve a different student population (i.e. students in a different geographic area, non-traditional students) from existing programs?

Madisonville Community College serves the counties of Caldwell, Crittenden, Hopkins, McLean, Muhlenberg, Union, and Webster.

c. Is access to existing programs limited?

The nearest KCTCS colleges, Henderson Community College and Hopkinsville Community College, do not have the Associate in Applied Science degree in Welding. So this limits students in contiguous service areas without access to this program. Owensboro Community and Technical College is the nearest college that does have the program, but that would be too far for most of our students (with the exception of Muhlenberg County) to commute.

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d. Is there excess demand for existing similar programs?

No, there does not seem to be excess demand.

4. Describe how the proposed program will articulate with related programs in the state. Describe the extent to which student transfer has been explored and coordinated with other institutions. Attach all draft articulation agreements related to this proposed program.

All of the public baccalaureate institutions in Kentucky offer a baccalaureate completer degree for any associate’s degree from KCTCS. A completer degree allows a student to transfer an associate in applied science degree in any program into a general bachelor’s degree, which is typically tailored to the student’s needs. Such completer degrees would accommodate the Welding Technology AAS and allow those graduates to continue their education and complete a bachelor’s degree at a public Kentucky institution.

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D. Cost and Funding

1. Estimate the level of new and existing resources that will be required to implement

and sustain the program using the spreadsheet below. (See KPPPS Cost & Funding Spreadsheet)

a. Funding sources, by year of program

b. Breakdown of budget expenses/requirements Appendix G: KPPPS Cost & Funding Spreadsheet

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E. Program Assessment

1. Describe how each program-level student learning outcome will be assessed and

how assessment results will be used to improve the program.

All program-level student learning outcomes will be assessed using the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Welding exam. The exam is administered annually, free-of-charge, to graduates at the end of the spring semester. In conjunction with the MCC Office of Grants, Planning, and Effectiveness, the program coordinator has set the threshold for success as: 70% of NOCTI examinees will achieve a score of 70% or higher on the exam. Cohort results are recorded on the program dashboard document, which allows the coordinator to see trends in results over the preceding five iterations of assessment. The program dashboard also records indirect measures of student learning outcomes such as:

• Completion rate in welding technical courses (where course completion is defined as receiving a course grade of A, B, or C).

• Fall-to-fall and fall-to-spring persistence rates for the program cohort. • Cohort graduation rate (defined as program completion in four years or fewer). • Employer satisfaction with graduates’ preparation and skills (as reported on the

Technical Education Database System employer follow-up survey and observed in the program advisory committee meetings).

NOCTI results are available immediately upon completion of the exam. The program coordinator is provided with a copy of each student’s NOCTI results, itemized by competency. Each year, the program coordinator is expected to identify a weakness, based on both direct and indirect student learning outcome measures, even if the cohort met or exceeded the threshold for success in one or more of the measures. Once identified, the program coordinator documents the weakness to be addressed and his rationale for choosing this weakness, based on the available student learning outcome data. The coordinator also devises one or more interventions that he believes will improve student performance in the area of weakness. This strategy is documented in the program’s annual plan document, one of four primary documents that facilitate the college’s SACS-mandated institutional effectiveness and continual improvement process. The Office of Grants, Planning, and Effectiveness conducts an informal mid-year review of annual plans with each administrative unit in the college, and at the end of the planning cycle, the NOCTI exam is administered to the next graduating cohort. Based upon these results, the coordinator evaluates the extent to which the intervention(s) attempted were successful in improving student performance in the identified area of weakness. This is documented on the annual plan outcomes document.

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DAPCO Yes Entry level welder fabricator 6-10 5 $14-$15 per hour Yes MaybeFABCO Yes Welder/Fabricator 8-10 3-6 $12-$15 per hour Yes NAGMS Yes Entry Level positions 5 8-10 $12-$14 per hour Co-op NAIndustrial Machine Service Yes Entry Level positions 12 5 $14-$20 per hour Yes NAModern Welding Yes Welding & advancement

toward supervisor20-30 5-10 $14 per hour Co-op Yes

Pond River Steel Yes Entry Level positions 10-14 2-8 NA Yes NAScott Heavy Equipment Yes Welder/fabricator 11 2-3 $17-$18 per hour Yes YesService Radiator Yes Enty level welder/fabricator 8 4-6 $15-$16 per hour Yes Yes

Superior Metal Yes Entry Level positions 10 4-5 $14-$16 per hour Yes (co-op) NAWink Trailors Yes Entry Level positions 8-10 3-4 $14-$16 per hour Yes NA

Welding Associate in Applied Sciences Survey We are submitting a proposal to offer an Associate in Applied Science degree in Welding Technology. But we wanted to first survey area businesses to determine employer need for such a program. Would you have a few minutes to answer some questions so we can better meet your needs and the needs of our students?

Question/Answer Box 1. Is there a need in your business for employees with this associate’s degree and training?

2. For which positions would this associate’s qualify applicants? Full-time or part-time?

3. How many individuals do you currently employ in this field?

4. Would you employ graduates of the program? If so, estimate the number of positions that would be available for the next five years (through 2022).

5. What would be the beginning annual salary range (or hourly wage) for a full-time person with this degree?

6. Would you consider being an internship site for qualified students?

7. Would you consider serving on the program advisory committee for program feedback and input?

Comments:

Respondent: ___________________________ Facility Name: ____________________________________

City: ___________________________________ Phone number ____________________________________

A. Funding Sources, by year of program 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

Total Resources Available from Federal Sources

New Existing

Narrative Explanation/Justification:

Total Resources Available from Other Non-State Sources New Existing 10000 5000

Narrative Explanation/Justification:

State Resources

New Existing 95217 97121 99064 101045 103066

Narrative Explanation/Justification:

Internal Allocation (adjunct) 3300 3300 4950 4950 4950

Internal Reallocation

Narrative Explanation/Justification:

Student Tuition

New

Existing 103356 106457 109650 112940 116328

Narrative Explanation/Justification:

TOTAL 211873 211878 213664 218935

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638 credit hours x $162 per credit hour -- 3% growth per year.

Additional funds are added to the program for adjunct faculty to promote growth. Adequate funds exist in the part-time faculty line.

Existing salary and current expense increased by 2% per year. Program already fully funded and operational.

Brown Badgett Program Improvement Gift may be used to supplement unmet needs.

B. Breakdown of Budget Expenses/ Requirements 1st year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

Staff: Executive, administrative, and managerial

New Existing

Narrative Explanation/Justification:

Other Professional New Existing

Narrative Explanation/Justification:

Faculty New Existing 98517 100421 104014 105995 108016

Narrative Explanation/Justification:

Graduate Assistants New

Existing

Narrative Explanation/Justification:

Student Employees New

Existing

Narrative Explanation/Justification for All Human Resources Expenses: Equipment and Instructional Materials New Existing

Narrative Explanation/Justification: All equipment and instructional materials are available.

No additional staff needed.

N/A

Existing facility -- new in 2009 specifically designed for welding.

N/A

N/A

Library New ExistingNarrative Explanation/Justification: Contractual Services New ExistingNarrative Explanation/Justification Academic and/or Student Services New ExistingNarrative Explanation/Justification Other Support Services New ExistingNarrative Explanation/Justification Faculty Development New 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 ExistingNarrative Explanation/Justification : Assessment New ExistingNarrative Explanation/Justification Student Space and Equipment New ExistingNarrative Explanation/Justification Faculty Space and Equipment New ExistingNarrative Explanation/Justification: Other New ExistingNarrative Explanation/Justification:TOTAL New 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 Existing 98517 100421 104014 105995 108016

Include explanation of any costs not captured in previous categories.

Explain what support services will be provided

Travel, lodging and registration for relevant conferences and/or workshops.

Conducted through student services.

Existing program, facility and equipment. All required space provided through construction in 2009.

All requirement fulfilled through new construction funds.

Library is fully funded and orders books requested by faculty.

Explain the types of contractual services that will be procured.

All services already exist.