2019-20 Unit Plan
Psychology

Mission Statement

Inspire a solid foundation of knowledge and skills in the science of human behavior that support transfer and career pathways and inspire success in a complex and diverse global world.

Program Description

FA 2016 (1 semester) - 175.27 FTES, 53 sections, 1,710 students
Faculty-  2 Full time (1 retiring May18);  12 Associate  

May 2018 -  55 students completed the Psychology AA-T degree.  85% of the 330 students who transferred to Chico State Psychology between 2009-2017 came from Butte College. 

Students working toward completion in Butteï¿½s Nursing, EMT and other medical education programs comprise nearly half of the students in Psy1 (Principles) and Psy15 (Lifespan) as one-quarter of the questions on the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) for nurses and medical professionals are based on introductory psychology and sociology coursework. 

Psychology courses also meet General education transfer requirements and are part of the largest completion major at Butte College, Social and Behavioral Sciences.  

Butte Psychology also offers a
- Fully Online PSY AA-T pathway 
- Zero Textbook Cost option for most courses
- Peace and Conflict Resolution Certificate
- Concurrent enrollment course 
 -Honors PSY1: Principles course is scheduled for Fall19

Accountability for Previously Funded Items

Accountability Item 1

Biopack Student Lab

Amount: 1500.00
Used For Intended Purpose: Yes
Benefit

Biopacks lab equipment provide a hands-on interactive experience for students to become familiar with their nervous system and the galvanic response.

Accountability Item 2

Brain Charts and Brain Models

Amount: 3000.00
Used For Intended Purpose: Yes
Benefit

3-D models of the complexities of the human brain are essential baseline materials for Psy courses especially Psy3, BioPsy and Psy1, Principles

Student Learning/Administrative Unit Outcomes (Optional)

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (Instruction Departments) (Optional)

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (All Other Departments) (Optional)

Strategic Direction (Optional)

Program Review (Optional)

RECOMMENDATIONS OUTSTANDING

Hire a 4^th Full-time Faculty
Increase the department budget, which has not been adjusted in more than 20 years
Develop current teaching materials for BioPsychology and Research Methods courses
Develop a way to support and track AA majors

Completed

Developed a Psychology Major AA-T
Developed new Curriculum for the major: Life Span, Psycho-biology, Research Methods
Developed Conflict Resolution Certificate program

Department Goals

Future Development Strategies

Strategy 1 - Build enrollment and Increase FTES by 3% in 2018/19

- Add 5 ONLINE course offerings in 2018/19 to meet student demand (from 13 to 18 online courses by FA18)

- Launch the fully ONLINE Psychology AA-T program by Fall19

- Offer at least 1 section of every class in the major with zero textbook costs by Spring 2019

- Develop an outreach and recruitment program to visit local high schools

- Create 2-3 inviting instructional videos designed to inspire interest in PSY that can be shared in various venues (classes, on the Butte College website, YouTube, presentations, etc)

Initiatives

Modeling Sustainability
Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale

Zero textbook costs and an Online AAT pathway increase access and completion by diversifying the ways students can meet requirements
Using social media to connect with students and inform them about psychology activities will be a tool to both draw in new students and encourage the success of current students.

Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: Yes
Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: Yes
Improving Student Achievement: No
Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No
Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No
Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

Strategy 2 - Increase AA-T major completion rates by 20%

- Establish methods and utilize technology to track, connect with and encourage retention of current and graduating PSY AA-T majors

- Establish a Psychology Department webpage as a regular tool to connect and communicate with PSY majors and students interested in the program

- Maximize the Psychology Club as a tool to support student success with mentoring, community building and educational opportunities

Initiatives

Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale

Supports Strategic Direction 2. Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff success by creating a culture of meaningful interactions with students, engaging students in campus life, maximizing social media to connect with students and empowering students to be active agents in their educational experience.

Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: Yes
Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: Yes
Improving Student Achievement: Yes
Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: Yes
Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes

Strategy 3 - Update equipment and technology for courses in BioPsy and Research Methods

Bio pacs that include brain models, a nervous system skeleton, sheep brains for dissection and brain games and standard curriculum tools in BioPsychology classes.

Initiatives

Modeling Sustainability
Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale

Brain models and research toolkits are needed to stay current in best practices in teaching PSY 7, Biological Psychology and Research Methods.

Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: Yes
Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: Yes
Improving Student Achievement: Yes
Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: Yes
Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes

Strategy 4 - Develop and share career pathway information that increases student retention and completion rates

- Create a department website that provides students with clear direction on careers in the field, transfer information for specific schools and ways connect and encourage students

- Host an annual Psychology Career Day that provides opportunities for current students to interface with representatives from CSUC and local health professionals

- Develop a plan to provide students with work-experience opportunities in the field

- Organize annual advisory meetings with Nursing, Criminal Justice and Child Development to stay abreast of evolving needs and requirements

- Continue to regularly meet with CSUC Psychology Department to coordinate programs and opportunities for students

- Build new connections with other local colleges such as Sacramento State and Sonoma State

Initiatives

Modeling Sustainability
Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale

Meets Strategic Direction 1. Enhancing a culture of completion and acadmic achievement by using guided pathways to assist and encourage students; collaborating with industry and external agencies to ensure programs are relevant and meeting current needs.

Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: Yes
Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: Yes
Improving Student Achievement: Yes
Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: Yes
Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes

Strategy 5 - Hire two-full time faculty essential to sustaining the strength of the program and support program growth.

1. One who specializes in Biological Psychology and Research Methods. These areas require special exptertise that is very difficult to find. The Psychology program at Chico State has asked that we increase sections of these courses. Our offerings of Psy3, BioPsy and Psy7, Research Methods are at capacity. Technical career opportunities in neuroscience are increasing. We could offer additional sections but associate faculty with expertise in Biological Psychology are not often available.

2. One faculty member with skills in General Psychology, Sociocultural Studies and Conflict Resolution to replace the retirement of senior faculty member Christine Wood.

Initiatives

Modeling Sustainability
Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale

Psychology has long been stretched to maintain a large and productive division with a lean full time faculty ratio. Increasing offerings in BioPsy and Research Methods and achieving the growth outlined will require an adequate number of full time faculty dedicated to the program and student success.

Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: Yes
Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: Yes
Improving Student Achievement: Yes
Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: Yes
Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes

Strategy 6 - 6. Increase online course offerings from 13 online courses offerd in SP18 to 16 by FA18, and 18 courses by SP19

Increase access and draw in students who othewise might not be able to attend college by developing online courses at the pace of demand and launching the onine Psy AA-T Fall 19
Conduct 1-day training symposium with faculty who are part of the online AA-T degree to coordinate and strategize ensuring retention, ways to build a cohort experience for students and hybrid options.
Develop promotional materials and identify unique markets to share with students who may not be aware of this the opportunity
Provide 4 iPads for faculty in the online AA-T program and to be used for displays and activities during high school outreach events

Initiatives

Modeling Sustainability
Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale

Supports Strategic Directive to increase access and opportunities for student success, support goals to increase enrollments by +4% in 2018-2019 and maximizng the use of technology for learning.

Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: Yes
Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: Yes
Improving Student Achievement: Yes
Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: Yes
Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes

Requested Non-Financial Resources

Current Financial Resources

Psychology is working with Suzanne Wakim and the Open Education Resource program to provide an AA-T degree pathway for students with zero-textbook cost courses by Fall19. The grant provides stipend funds for individual faculty members who are curating open source texts and shifting course curriclum to an open source modality.

Augmentation Requests

Original Priority	Program, Unit, Area	Resource Type	Account Number	Object Code	One Time Augment	Ongoing Augment
Description	Supporting Rationale		Potential Alternative Funding Sources		Prioritization Criteria
1	Psychology	Personnel	11-000-612-1-200100	51110	$0.00	$114,000.00
New Full Time Faculty Hires	One full-time faculty with skills in General Psychology, Multicultural Studies and Conflict Resolution to replace the retirement of senior faculty member Christine Wood.				Implementing improvements identified during Outcomes Assessment Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement Addressing Program Review Recommendations Implementing Guided Pathways: a. Strategic Scheduling; b. Hobsons Starfish Closing Equity Gaps Meeting student achievement goals Meeting enrollment targets Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness Improving Processes: a. Data and Reporting; b. Internal Communications
2	Psychology	Equipment	11-000-612-1-200100	56410	$1,200.00	$0.00
Computer equipment	Life cycle replacement for faculty Dell computer (1 ea. @ $1200) for full time faculty Vahan Hovsepian. His computer is more than 5 years old.				Maintaining ongoing operations at current levels (excludes grants) Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement Addressing Program Review Recommendations Implementing improvements identified during Outcomes Assessment Meeting enrollment targets Meeting student achievement goals Closing Equity Gaps Implementing Guided Pathways: a. Strategic Scheduling; b. Hobsons Starfish Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness
3	Psychology	Equipment	11-000-612-1-200100	56410	$400.00	$0.00
Computer monitor (1 @ $400) for full time faculty Linda Johnson	Desktop Computer monitor for the office of full time faculty Linda Johnson to go with Mac laptop to improve work efficiency		Instructional Equipment		Maintaining ongoing operations at current levels (excludes grants) Implementing the 2019-2020 Strategic Direction Priorities Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement Addressing Program Review Recommendations Implementing Guided Pathways: a. Strategic Scheduling; b. Hobsons Starfish Closing Equity Gaps Meeting enrollment targets Meeting student achievement goals Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness Improving Processes: a. Data and Reporting; b. Internal Communications
4	Psychology	Equipment	110006121200100	54300	$1,600.00	$0.00
10 Heartmath Biofeedback Kits	Interactive Biofeedback kits that provide students with a hands on experience of the central and peripheral nervous system responses for use in the PSY3, Biological Psychology, Psy7, Research Methods and Psy1, Principles. These kits teach students how the nervous system works and how they can manage their own nervous system response, including managing the stress response. These systems are similar to those used in lie detector tests and other assessment environments of interest to criminal justice students.		Instructional Equipment		Closing Equity Gaps Meeting enrollment targets Meeting student achievement goals Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness Improving Processes: a. Data and Reporting; b. Internal Communications Implementing the 2019-2020 Strategic Direction Priorities Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement Addressing Program Review Recommendations Implementing improvements identified during Outcomes Assessment
5	Psychology	Equipment	110006121200100	54300	$2,100.00	$0.00
6 iPads for use in class to run Galvanic biofeedback response programs	Used to operate the Galvanic Nervous System biofeedback kits described above for Psy3 BioPsych, Psy7 Research Methods, Psy1 Principles and Psy36 Meditation. These kits measure sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system responses and teaches students that they can learn to manage the stress response.				Maintaining ongoing operations at current levels (excludes grants) Implementing the 2019-2020 Strategic Direction Priorities Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement Addressing Program Review Recommendations Implementing improvements identified during Outcomes Assessment Implementing Guided Pathways: a. Strategic Scheduling; b. Hobsons Starfish Meeting enrollment targets Meeting student achievement goals Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness Improving Processes: a. Data and Reporting; b. Internal Communications Closing Equity Gaps
6	Psychology	Equipment	110006121200100	54300	$400.00	$0.00
Display Rack for Brain and Nervous System Models	Display rack for brain and nervous system models				Addressing Program Review Recommendations Implementing improvements identified during Outcomes Assessment Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement Meeting enrollment targets Meeting student achievement goals Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness
7	Psychology	Operating Expenses	11-000-612-1-200100	51240	$2,000.00	$0.00
Career Pathway Map, Promotion and Outreach	Increase enrollments by 3-5% by launching an outreach program to local high schools with the goal of visiting 10 a year with promotional and pathway materials				Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement Implementing improvements identified during Outcomes Assessment Maintaining ongoing operations at current levels (excludes grants) Implementing the 2019-2020 Strategic Direction Priorities Addressing Program Review Recommendations Implementing Guided Pathways: a. Strategic Scheduling; b. Hobsons Starfish Closing Equity Gaps Meeting enrollment targets Meeting student achievement goals Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness