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Program Review - Animal Science

Prepared by: Kim Pitigliano and Russell McKeithWhat are the strengths of your area?: 1. Having new facilities for equine, bovine, swine, and ovine with opportunities to utilizethem for classroom experiences.2. Our new location is located where animal agriculture is the pivotal industry represented in Tulare county.3. All courses have assessments entered and all courses (based upon three year rotation cycle) have had assessments reviewedand updated.4. Reciprocity with CSU campuses to allow students to successfully transfer upon completion of their program. Animal ScienceTransfer Model Curriculum (AST) is being developed currently for CSU Schools.5. Strong advisory support with multiple meetings (3 to 4) per year.6. Our course completion rate is above the state average at 78%.7. Community outreach through campus wide activities including: Freshman FFA Field Day, Fall Fest and Open House, and Giantsin Agriculture.8. Courses in animal science are increasing in enrollment, with classes at full capacity.9. Many identified resource needs have been met. New John Deere Gators, half of the equine bleachers, horse paddock shades,livestock barn improvements and upgrades, animal handling facility, commercial refrigerator trailer and equine barn cameras.10. All courses with the exception of 3 out of 14, show significant increase in FTES.What improvements are needed?: 1. Concentrate on the sequencing and clarity of class offerings to assist the counseling staffwhich will assist in Student Educational Plans (SEP). In turn this will increase the ability for program completers.2. Improving relationships with local high school agriculture programs to make them aware of the vast opportunities in animalscience, and the viability of the program at COS.3. Increasing the number of certificates and transfer students to UC and CSU campuses because many animal science careersrequire four year degrees today.4. Increasing efficiency (currently at 378 and the 2025 goal is 400) is a long term goal for the animal science department. This ishindered due to the safety issues concerning laboratories and the strategic planning of creating more laboratory sections withfewer students.5. Facility design, with specific emphasis on: 1) Pasture shades in all animal units and 2) Completion of shades for the bleachers inthe Horse Arena, 3) covered equine arena. The facility issues limits our Program Level Outcomes (PLO's) as we are notdemonstrating proper bio-security, herd management, and animal health and welfare practices per industry standards. Specificstudent learning outcomes (SLO's) are hampered in ASCI 001, ASCI 002, ASCI 140, ASCI 141, ASCI 124, IA 031AD and ASCI 110 inthe swine unit. These SLO's are limited because facilities are not currently designed to allow laboratories to continue regardlessof weather and management practices.6. With the increase in enrollment and expansion of a program in food science/food safety, a new additional animal scienceinstructor is needed.7. Livestock equipment for student learning is needed such as: Semen tank, Theraplate, dump trailer, pasture aerator, meat bansaw, livestock and equine show team supplies and facility improvement in the equipment yard and equine barn storage areas.

Items needed:1. Continuing training for animal science instructors in modern artificial insemination and protocols. Changes in industry requirethat faculty have continuous training in order to maintain relevance of curriculum and laboratory practices.2. Livestock shades in the animal pastures\paddocks are half completed.3. Bleacher shades in the equine unit are half completed.4. A new dump trailer will be utilized for proper manure removal and disposal. This will allow students to learn proper sanitationprocedures for livestock.5. Covering constructed over the equine riding arena. A covered arena will allow students more lab time during intemperateweather.

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6. The 'Theraplate" will allow students to better understand and treat lameness issues in horses (ASCI 123, 22, 104, 130, 124).7. A Roose Heavy Duty Walk-On Livestock Hydraulic Trailer to properly and safely transport sheep and swine safely (ASCI 001,002, 110, 111).8. Meat Bandsaw is needed for meat science and food safety classes (ASCI 226, ASCI 110, ASCI 112)9.Equine storage facility upgrades for student safety and security.10. Equipment yard storage cover for equipment.11, Equine Technician12. Semen tank for reproduction management and handling.13. Livestock show supplies.14. Lighted pastures for evening classes.15. Aerator for proper pasture management.16. Ultra Sound scanner for up to date conception rates.17. Lap top computer and projector for animal unit lab.Describe any external opportunities or challenges.: The new animal science units have brought tremendous externalopportunities as mentioned in improvements needed. Industry partners are excited to offer our students sponsored activities atour new animal science units. These opportunities include but are not limited to the following events:

Opportunities:1. Local beef, equine and sheep producers partnering with program for breeding animals.2. Goat Fitting and Showing Clinic.3. Proposed Livestock show and judging contest.4. Tulare County 4-H livestock judging contest.5. Intercollegiate Horse Show Association horse shows.6. Sponsor multiple FFA activities.7. Various professional equestrian organization events.8. Developing food science/meat science curriculum to include as a pathway in animal science.9. Livestock show management at Tulare County Fair involving 50 COS animal science students.10. Hosting community equine events.11. Selling of livestock animals as local fair projects to 4-H and FFA members.12. Helping with the Tulare County Fair.

A challenge facing animal science facilities:1. Organizations are interested in having events at our facility; the challenge is having the personnel to host these events.2. With the continued growth and popularity of all animal science courses it has become apparent that a third full time animalinstructor is needed.3. The need for continued development for a new meat science program.

Overall SLO Achievement: SLO's for all animal science classes have shown consistent and positive completion percentages (89.5)for all students. PLO's and program completers also show improvement and student success; this spring the animal sciencedepartment had 15 certificate and degree completers.Changes Based on SLO Achievement: Course SLO's and program PLO's when assessed have shown continued student success.Increase assessment success will be improved and enhanced with improvements to animal science facilities and equipment.Increase assessment success will be improved and enhanced with the hiring of an additional animal science instructor.Overall PLO Achievement: PLO's for all animal science classes have shown consistent and positive completion percentages. PLO'sand program completers also show improvement and student success, this spring the animal science department had 15certificate and degree completers.Changes Based on PLO Achievement: Increase assessment success will be improved and enhanced with improvements to animalscience facilities and equipment. Increase assessment success will be improved and enhanced with the hiring of an additionalanimal science instructor and an animal science technician.Outcome cycle evaluation: The animal science department has assessed all courses and reviewed all assessments as listed inTrackdat for Fall 2016 and Spring 2017. Courses for assessment in Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 are ASCI 124, 140, 141, 22, 001, 112,113. The certificate for ASCI and EQUINE shall be assessed and evaluated in Fall 2017 and Spring 2018.


Action: 2017-2018 Updated technology for student success in theanimal unit.Update and improve video and computer technology in the animal unit lab.

Identify related course/program outcomes: 2012-13 ASCI 001 #2 Upon completion of this course students will be able to listand define pathogen transmission in the food chain and list measures to prevent incidence of disease in livestock.

ASCI 123 #3 Vaccination Outcome Given a lab assignment, students will be able to execute proper vaccine dosage,pharmacutical drug to be used and administer the vaccine to the assigned horse.

ASCI 22 #4 Given classroom lecture, discussion and laboratory applications, students will be able to disseminate and apply theprinciples of horse selection.

Person(s) Responsible (Name and Position): Kim Pitigliano and Russ Mc KeithRationale (With supporting data):Priority: HighSafety Issue: NoExternal Mandate: NoMandate Explanation:

Implementation Timeline: 2017 - 2018Start Date: 10/01/2017Completion Date: 05/31/2018

Status: New Action

Resources Description

Cost Estimate: 5000

Why is this resource required for this action?: District Objectives2.12.4

SLO2012-13 ASCI 001 #2 Upon completion of this course students will be able to list and define pathogen transmission in thefood chain and list measures to prevent incidence of disease in livestock.

ASCI 123 #3 Vaccination Outcome Given a lab assignment, students will be able to execute proper vaccine dosage,pharmacutical drug to be used and administer the vaccine to the assigned horse.

ASCI 22 #4 Given classroom lecture, discussion and laboratory applications, students will be able to disseminate and applythe principles of horse selection.

PLO Upon completion of this program students will have demonstrated industry level competency in the area of nutirtion,health, breeding and record keeping.

This computer projector ar e needed for the animal science and AI science wet lab. This lab is located far from he academicclassrooms. Lessons will be improved and expanded with the ability to use this technology.

Department Ranking #3

Notes (optional):

Technology - Lab top computer, projector and screen for the animal units laboratory room. (Active)

Link Actions to District Objectives



District Objectives - 1.1 - Increase overall enrollment by 1.75% annually

District Objectives: 2015-2018

District Objectives - 2.2 - Increase the number of students who earn an associate degree or certificate annually.

District Objectives - 2.4 - Increase Career Technical Education course success rates and program completion annually.

District Objectives - 4.2 -Improve the efficiency, effectiveness and communication of human, physical, technological, andfinancial resources to advance the District Mission.

Action: 2017-2018 Improve student success in meat science coursesand application.Students need to understand and be able to utilize industry standard meat processing equipment.

Identify related course/program outcomes: ASCI 001 Upon completion of this course students will be able to list and definepathogen transmission in the food chain and list measures to prevent incidence of disease in livestock.ASCI 002 Upon completion of this course students will be able to combine subjective and objective means of livestockevaluation.ASCI 113 - Given classroom lecture and discussion, video presentations and laboratory exercises, students will be able to applythe theory of osteology as those concepts relate the development of animals skeletal system. Mastery of the theory andapplication of understanding of osteology will be based upon students successful completion of industry based exams.Person(s) Responsible (Name and Position): Russell McKeithRationale (With supporting data):Priority: HighSafety Issue: YesExternal Mandate: NoMandate Explanation:


Status: New Action


Cost Estimate: 5000

Why is this resource required for this action?: This safety item is needed to properly fabricate various meat carcasses toindustry standards.Notes (optional):

Instructional equipment - Fleetwood heavy duty meat and bone saw 3 HP (Active)




District Objectives - 2.1 - Increase the number of students who are transfer-prepared annually.


District Objectives - 3.1 - Reduce the achievement gap of disproportionately impacted student groups annually, as identified inthe Student Equity Plan.

Action: 2017-2018 Livestock Therapy equipment


Program Review - Animal SciencePurchase a "Thereaplate" livestock therapy device.

Identify related course/program outcomes: ASCI 001 #1: Upon completion of this course students will be able to restrain, moveand safely monitor livestock from pen to trailer.ASCI 002 #5: Upon completion of this course students will be able to combine subjective and objective means of livestockevaluation.ASCI 113 #3: Given classroom lecture and discussion, video presentations and laboratory exercises, students will be able to applythe theory of osteology as those concepts relate the the development of animals skeletal system. Mastery of the theory andapplication of understanding of osteology will be based upon students successful completion of industry based exams.ASCI 022 #1: Upon completion of this course students will be able to list and disseminate function for each major anatomicalsystem of the horse.ASCI 117 #3:Given an animal care scenario, students will be able to use the correct terms when combining terms used indifferent body systems and terms that involve direction, position, and movement. Competency in this area will be tested in awritten exam, which students must pass with a score of 75% or higher.

Person(s) Responsible (Name and Position): Kim Pitigliano and Russell McKeithRationale (With supporting data): Purchasing a "Theraplate"therapy device will allow students to understand lameness issuesand concepts that relate to livestock locomotion. Allowing students to utilize this machine will teach students the benefits oftherapy on all livestock. Many horses in the equine program are donated because of a chronic sub-clinical lameness. This devicewill allow the extension of the useful athletic life of these animals by alleviating the pain of their chronic condition thus allowingstudents to use this technology and benefit the student through the extended use time for theses horses.Priority: HighSafety Issue: YesExternal Mandate: NoMandate Explanation:


Status: New Action

Update on Action

UpdatesUpdate Year: 2017 - 2018

The Game Ready machine is still in need.Completed: No

Impact on District Objectives/Unit Outcomes:

08/03/2017


Cost Estimate: 5000

Why is this resource required for this action?: This machine will allow students to use industry standard equipment forsoundness issues in livestock/equine.Notes (optional):

Instructional equipment - "Theraplate" livestock/equine therapy device. (Active)





Action: 2017- 2018 -- Increase Continuing education


Program Review - Animal ScienceContinuing Education for faculty to learn up-to-date animal science reproduction skills and other current industry skills to instructstudents on the most current industry standards.

Identify related course/program outcomes: ASCI 123 Horse Production:Course Outcome1. Given a bred mare or reproductive scenario, students will be able to demonstrate understanding proper equine care fromgestation through foaling. This will include applying record management to equine health decisions. The student will beevaluated in this area by demonstrating his/her problem solving ability with a production scenario problem to include health andreproduction. The student must consider all possible management decisions to classify the problem.ASCI 110 Swine Production:Course Outcome:1. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to list and define accepted practices for selecting and maintaining abreeding herd of swine.ASCI 111 Beef Production:Course Outcome:1. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain and demonstrate basic breeding, selection practices for beefcattle.ASCI 112 Sheep Production:Course Outcome:1. Upon completion of this class, students will be able to describe and implement a breeding program for the production oflambs.Person(s) Responsible (Name and Position): Kim Pitigliano and Russell McKeith - Animal Science FacultyRationale (With supporting data): Proper training for current knowledge regarding standard industry reproduction techniques isessential to give students proper training to prepare them for employment in the equine/livestock industry. New animal sciencefacilities in Tulare offer the opportunity for students to have hands-on education utilizing the most current and novelmethodology. The Animal Science and Equine advisory committees strongly recommend staying on the cutting edge withmodern reproduction techniques, and believe it is essential in utilizing these facilities to their best educational advantage.Priority: HighSafety Issue: YesExternal Mandate: NoMandate Explanation:


Status: Continued Action

Update on Action


Continuing education is needed for all ASCI faculty on a yearly basis in order to stay current with industry techniques andpractices.

Completed: No

Impact on District Objectives/Unit Outcomes: Industry training by both ASCI faculty members was effective in studentscompleting SLO's and PLO's. A 90% fill rate is also an indicator of instructors being trained on the latest industry standard.

08/05/2017

Update on Resource Allocation EffectivenessUpdate on Resource Allocation Effectiveness: Animal Science instructors attended industry conferences and curriculum trainingincluding: Reciprocal Meat Conference, California Agriculture teachers association post secondary midwinter in-services.California agriculture teachers summer conference professional development sessions. Conferences were attended with financialsupport from VTEA and district funding.All workshops and conferences attended provided industry and professional training that has been incorporated into classroominstruction for all animal science courses. (08/03/2017)




Cost Estimate: 2500

Why is this resource required for this action?: Funding is required because industry training is offered via privatecompanies and training entities.Notes (optional):

Technology - Funding for classes. Classes that are needed for current industry practices include: Artifical inseminationprocedures (including deep horn insemination), embryo transfer, frozen and cooled semen, as well as proper bull, ram,boar and stallion handling. (Active)







District Objectives - 3.2 - Increase training for academic and student services staff and faculty to respond to the unique needs ofour student population.

Action: 2017-2018 Program ContinuityTo increase student's "hands-on" learning success, as well as enhance animal instructional unit success. It is imperative to hire ananimal science technician as well as a new Animal Science faculty member. This action will elevate the animal and equine scienceprograms to the next level.

Identify related course/program outcomes: The following classes are the classes the animal science technician would assistwith: ASCI 001, 002, 022, 103, 110, 111, 112, 123, 124, and 141General Course Outcomes ASCI classes1. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to list, define and describe function of all parts of three commonlivestock digestive systems.2. Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to discuss the process of meat animal growth, development andfinishing.3. Upon completion of this course, students will be able list and define accepted practices for selecting and maintaining abreeding herd of swine.4. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to list, explain, and demonstrate basic management practices for beefcattle production.

Person(s) Responsible (Name and Position): Kim Pitigliano and Russell McKeith-Animal Science FacultyRationale (With supporting data): Student safety is a huge concern for students studying animal and equine science. Theaddition of an animal science technician would enhance the safety of the students by having an additional instructor help withclass laboratories. It is known that animals can be unpredictable, and proper handling is necessary to maintain a safe workingenvironment for students. The daily management of the livestock educational laboratories requires the attention of a full timetechnician. Educational opportunities for students will be vastly improved, and enhanced by the ability current instructors beingable concentrate on the laboratory being perform, as well as work closely with the technician. The animal science technicianwould be responsible for maintaining, setting up and assisting in all laboratory practices including facility maintenance andanimal management.

Animal Science data indicates that FTES (14-15 {54.8}) and E-WSCH (14-15 {1,812}), which is a increase in 2013-2014. This could




Program Review - Animal Sciencebe due to hiring a full-time animal science instructor. Additionally, the Total FTE is up in 2014-2015 (4.2) from 2013-2014.

With the additional of a new animal science instructor, the animal science classes are filling as well as the equine classes. Theanimal science program is the largest program (FTES) within the Division of Agriculture with 54.8 for 2014-2015. With studentsafety being a high priority, as well as a high FTES and E-WSCH an animal science technician is necessary to keep improving andgrowing the program.Priority: HighSafety Issue: YesExternal Mandate: NoMandate Explanation:


Cost Estimate: 40000

Why is this resource required for this action?: Funding is required for this position which has been requested for multipleyears. In Fall of 2012 funding was included for this position then later was removed. With the addition of more cattle,horses, sheep, and swine there are additional responsibilities that need to be taken care of. Currently, there is onetechnician for the entire Agriculture Division. The addition of another technician would allow this person to help set upand assist with more instructional activities, devote more time to livestock/equine instructional projects, as well ascontinue to enhance the Animal Science and Equine programs here at COS. There are enough animals (over 100 head) andprojects currently to warrant another technician to the equine and livestock units.Notes (optional):

Classified- New/Replacement - New full time classified technician for all animal science units. (Active)


Why is this resource required for this action?: District objective 1.1. With new animal science facilities enrollment hasgrown and continues to show increased popularity. Facilities allow for expansion for courses and programs offered whenfaculty is available.District objective 2.4. A new animal science instructor will allow for the inclusion of a food science program increasingstudents success rates in all animal science courses.SLO's for all animal science courses require industry based laboratory exercises with increased demand for these courses anew instructor is required in order to maintain student SLO success.Industry representatives serving on animal science advisory committee recommend and recognize the need for anadditional animal science instructor to full fill student demand for this program.The instructors in the animal science program have been developing new food science curriculum and are ready tocomplete a food science and food safety certificate. A new animal science instructor is needed to teach multiple units oftraditional animal science courses as well as new courses in food science / safety certificate.Notes (optional):

Faculty- New/Replacement - Full time animal science instructor (Active)











Action: 2017-2018 Current facility improvements for student successImprove animal and student health and safety by improving the animal science facilites.

Identify related course/program outcomes: ASCI 124: Given a laboratory activity, students will be able to lead their horse, withthe proper tack, into the round pen and develop safe and proper methods lunging based on the horse's skills.ASCI 140: Given appropriate modeling of leg aides and movements, students will be able to identify various leg aides thatcomplement the different gaits of the horse. They will also observe and practice proper leads of the horse. Equine industrystandards shall be applied to the competency in this area.ASCI 141: Maneuver through and over obstacles at various gaits.IA031AD: Students will be able to learn techniques through balance, posture, feet, and leg pressure and use of hands in order todemonstrate various riding patterns on different horses that include, the three gaits: walking, jog, and lope.Person(s) Responsible (Name and Position): Kim PitiglianoRationale (With supporting data): Student safety can be compromised with excess manure buildup. Loss of instructional timedue to intemperate weather continues to impact student completion of equine course SLO's. Safety concerns are also an issuewhen arena is muddy and horse footing is questionable. A cover over the equine arena would not only aide in instruction duringrainy season but will also lead to student success because excessive heat during equine laboratories will be mitigated by shadefrom arena covering.Priority: HighSafety Issue: YesExternal Mandate: NoMandate Explanation:

Implementation Timeline: 2016 - 2017, 2017 - 2018Start Date: 09/01/2016Completion Date: 06/30/2017


Update on Action


Safety lights have been installed, Hog feeders have been purchased and hog barn has been repaired for manure run off. Arenacovering still needs to be improved.

Completed: No

Impact on District Objectives/Unit Outcomes: Reproductive managament SLO's and PLO's are not being met because thefarrowing barn and swine barn have inadequate ventilation, manure managment and sanitation.

08/05/2017



Why is this resource required for this action?: Arena covering is needed so that laboratory lessons can continue regardlessof weather. Improved opportunity for industry sponsored equine events.Notes (optional):

Facilities - Arena covering 150 X 300 feet for all weather use of arena. (Active)

Why is this resource required for this action?: Due to increased trespassing and non COS faculty and students entering thelivestock area, security lockers are needed for students personal belongings and safety.SLO's2012-13 ASCI 001 #7 Upon completion of this course students will be able to define and explain the interaction between,health and performance in commercial livestock.ASCI 001 #4 Anatomy At the end of this course, students will be able to identify and describe the functions of five majororgans in beef cattle, equine and swine.ASCI 123 Given a bred mare or reproductive scenario, students will be able to demonstrate understanding proper equine

Facilities - Enclosed security lockers and storage for students at the equine barn. (Active)



Cost Estimate: 7500

care from gestation through foaling. This will include applying record management to equine health decisions. The studentwill be evaluated in this area by demonstrating his problem solving ability with a production scenario problem to includehealth and reproduction. The student must consider all possible management decisions to classify the problem.PLODemonstrate knowledge, practical skills and abilities in animal health, ethology, housing and environment, food products,genetics, nutrition, and reproduction to successfully work in the animal agriculture industry.

District Objectives:

2.22.43.2

Department rank #2

Notes (optional):


Why is this resource required for this action?: A cover is needed for the safety of students and livestock while traveling orin a lab setting. This cover will prevent deterioration and to preserve equipment.Notes (optional): see attached pricing sheet

Facilities - Due to wear and tear on livestock equipment a cover is needed to protect equipment against the outsideelements and for student safety while traveling or during labs with animal science classes. (Active)


Why is this resource required for this action?: The aerator is needed for proper pasture management and will providestudents with up to date pasture management techniques and hands on nutritional labs. This aerator will also help toenhance pasture growth and will help reduce the cost per animal unit. District objectives 2.1District objectives 2.4SLO's ASCI 103 - Outcome #2 Given a livestock feeding scenario, students will be able to to identify appropriate feedstuffs foraccomplishing necessary product outputs, to a level that is industry standard and approved.

ASCI 103 - Outcome #3 Given anatomy and physiology of a beef, sheep, swine or dairy animal, students will be able toidentify and explain the structure, functions and process of ruminant and non-ruminant digestion, to 80% accuracy.PLO Technology and Equipment Utilized in Animal Science Industry Identify and operate and equipment and technologycommonly used in the animal agriculture industry.

Department ranking #1Notes (optional):

Instructional equipment - Aerway AWMP Pull Type Pasture Aerator (Active)










Action: 2017-2018 Student SafetyGiven that all equine laboratories are conducted outside, shade for class during laboratory excercises is mandated for studenthealth.

Identify related course/program outcomes: ASCI 140 #2: Given examples of appropriate physical posturing and guided practiceof balance and mounting, students will be able to apply the concepts of posture and proper balance while mounted on theirhorse. They will also demonstrate different types of reining, including one and two handed techniques while relating leg aides tothe horses gait. Equine industry standards shall be applied to competency in this area.ASCI 140 #3Given appropriate modeling of leg aides and movements, students will be able to identify various leg aides that complement thedifferent gaits of the horse. They will also observe and practice proper leads of the horse. Equine industry standards shall beapplied to the competency in this area.

Person(s) Responsible (Name and Position): Kim PitiglianoRationale (With supporting data): Temperature and sun exposure to students during all equine labs can be mitigated byproviding shade for students when participating in equine lab exercises.Priority: HighSafety Issue: YesExternal Mandate: NoMandate Explanation:

Implementation Timeline: 2015 - 2016, 2016 - 2017, 2017 - 2018Start Date: 08/17/2015Completion Date: 06/30/2018


Update on Action


Partial shades are being installed. The other half of the shades still need to be installed. This is a duplicate request, please seeother student safety and improvements for Shade in pastures and bleachers.

Completed: No


08/03/2017



Why is this resource required for this action?: Shades are needed for student safety during labs.Notes (optional):

Facilities - For the safety of student health, shades are needed over the bleacher area at the equine arena. (Active)






Program Review - Animal ScienceDistrict Objectives - 2.3 - Increase course success and completion rates in pre-transfer English, Math, and English as a SecondLanguage courses annually.

Action: 2017-2018 Training students in livestock reproductionCameras to be installed in livestock barns to be utilized by students during parturition.

Identify related course/program outcomes: ASCI 123 #1: Given a bred mare or reproductive scenario, students will be able todemonstrate understanding proper equine care from gestation through foaling. This will include applying record management toequine health decisions. The student will be evaluated in this area by demonstrating his problem solving ability with aproduction scenario problem to include health and reproduction. The student must consider all possible management decisionsto classify the problem.ASCI 123 #2: Mare and Foal Management: Students will foal out a mare, entered correct book keeping and learn neonatal andmare care.ASCI 111 #2: Upon completion of this course students will be able to explain and demonstrate basic breeding, selection practicesfor beef cattle.ASCI 112 #3: Upon completion of this class students will be able to describe and implement a breeding program for theproduction of lambs.ASCI 110 #2:Upon completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate the proper use of techniques to optimalsurvival of pre-weaned piglets.

Person(s) Responsible (Name and Position): Kim Pitigliano and Russ McKeithRationale (With supporting data): Data indicates that meeting industry needs for equine and livestock technicians with trainingin latest technology in regards to reproduction and parturition is critical to students success in livestock science.Priority: HighSafety Issue: YesExternal Mandate: NoMandate Explanation:

Implementation Timeline: 2015 - 2016, 2016 - 2017, 2017 - 2018Start Date: 08/17/2015Completion Date: 06/30/2018


Update on Action


Cameras are being ordered and will be installed when they arrive.Completed: No


08/03/2017



Why is this resource required for this action?: Cameras are industry standard in equine barns so that students maymonitor equine activity during foaling season.Notes (optional):

Instructional equipment - Cameras are needed in the equine barn. (Active)








Action: 2017-2018 Proper sanitation and disposalPurchase a dump trailer for proper sanitation at the livestock units.

Identify related course/program outcomes: ASCI 110: Upon completion of this class students will be able to identify and suggesttreatment and prevention for most common swine diseases and parasites.ASCI 001 #2: Upon completion of this course students will be able to list and define pathogen transmission in the food chain andlist measures to prevent incidence of disease in livestock.ASCI 104 #6: Upon completion of this course students will be able to explain and develop a practical sanitation program for alivestock facility.

Person(s) Responsible (Name and Position): Kim Pitigliano and Russ McKeithRationale (With supporting data): Proper sanitation for all livestock housing requires daily manure removal. This tool will allowfor manure management on a scale that will support the educational goals for COS livestock students and staff.Priority: HighSafety Issue: YesExternal Mandate: NoMandate Explanation:



Update on Action


Needing to order a different type of trailer, changed from manure spreader to dump trailer.Completed: No


08/03/2017


Cost Estimate: 1100

Why is this resource required for this action?: Proper sanitation for all livestock housing requires daily manure removal.This tool will allow for manure management on a scale that will support the educational goals for COS livestock studentsand staff.Notes (optional):

Instructional equipment - John Deer 21CF Utility/Dump Trailer (Active)








Action: 2017-2018 Improve on farm transportation and movement oflivestockPurchase a Roose Heavy Duty Walk-On Livestock Hydraulic Trailer

Identify related course/program outcomes: ASCI 001: Upon completion of this course students will be able to restrain, moveand safely monitor livestock from the pen to the trailer.ASCI 002: Upon completion of this course students will be able to combine subjective and objective means of livestockevaluation.Person(s) Responsible (Name and Position): Kim Pitigliano and Russell McKeithRationale (With supporting data): This hydraulic trailer is needed for student and livestock safety.Priority: HighSafety Issue: YesExternal Mandate: NoMandate Explanation:


Status: Discontinued

Update on Action


Decided equipment was not necessary in the current facility for transportation and movement of livestock.Completed: Action Discontinued

Impact on District Objectives/Unit Outcomes: Example 1: SLO's for Equine studies was augmented and assesments indicatestudent completion was improved with the purchase of equine reproductive supplies.Example 2: SLO's for Animal Science program was augmented and assessments indicate student completion was improved withthe purchase of safe handling equipment.

08/05/2017


Cost Estimate: 3000

Why is this resource required for this action?: Safe equipment is needed to properly instruct students for handling,showing and evaluating livestock.Notes (optional):

Instructional equipment - Safe handling equipment for livestock related student activities (Active)


Why is this resource required for this action?: The hydraulic walk on trailer is needed for the safety of students andlivestock for loading and unloading livestock properly.Notes (optional):

Instructional equipment - Roose Hydraulic livestock walk on trailer. (Active)









District Objectives - 4.1 - Improve operational systems based upon data driven decision-making as described in the COS 2.0manuals.

Action: 2017-2018 Livestock Reproductive Equipment/TechnologyPurchase a portable ultrasound scanner for sows/gilts and small ruminant animals

Identify related course/program outcomes:Person(s) Responsible (Name and Position): Russell McKeithRationale (With supporting data): A new portable ultrasound machine would aid students in understanding and utilizingindustry applicable equipment pertaining to livestock reproduction. Currently, the equipment being utilized is somewhatoutdated. This new machine would allow students to use state of the art equipment to visually confirm whether or not animalsare bred.Priority: HighSafety Issue: NoExternal Mandate: NoMandate Explanation:


Status: Completed

Update on Action


Equipment was purchased with VTEA funds.Completed: Yes


10/10/2017


Cost Estimate: 4000

Why is this resource required for this action?: Currently, outdated technology is being used to confirm whether swine andsheep are bred. Additionally, the current ultrasound machine is not always accurate at determining whether an animal isbred or not. A new machine would allow students to utilize and understand current reproductive technology being used inthe industry.Notes (optional):

Instructional equipment - MTI Ultrasound Scanner for Sows and Small Ruminants (Active)









Action: 2017-2018 Animal Health and Student SafetyHealth and safety for students interacting with livestock.

Identify related course/program outcomes: ASCI 022, 123, 124, and 140. Course outcomes: 1.Students will foal out a mare,enter correct bookkeeping, and learn neonatal and mare care. 2. Given safety expectations and consequences, students will beable to analyze and apply techniques and practices to proper safe animal handling. Compliance in this area shall be based upon asafety exam with each student passing at the 100% level. 3. Given a lecture, discussion, evaluation and laboratory activity,students will be able to demonstrate safe halter, leading, and tying of a young horse.

Person(s) Responsible (Name and Position): Kim Pitigliano and Russell McKeith-Animal Science FacultyRationale (With supporting data): Proper management of livestock at our instructional units requires that animals be providedample shade in the pastures. All modern livestock facilities follow this industry standard, and is needed especially in warmerclimate regions.Many of the livestock facilities (pastures) are isolated from any buildings that have lighting. This creates a dangerous situationwhen livestock must be retrieved, fed or cared for during evening hours. Large pole mounted lighting is need to secure thesepasture areas.Artificial Insemination is commonly used in the livestock industry and semen tank is needed to provide students with properreproduction handling techniques.Priority: HighSafety Issue: YesExternal Mandate: NoMandate Explanation:

Implementation Timeline: 2016 - 2017, 2017 - 2018Start Date: 08/18/2016Completion Date: 06/30/2017

Status: Completed

Update on Action


Half of the shades for bleachers and the equine paddocks is in the progress of being completed. The other half of the bleachersand the livestock pastures are still needed for the health and safety of students and livestock.

Completed: No

Impact on District Objectives/Unit Outcomes: Completion of SLO's and PLO's will be augmented because students will be in asafer more productive enviornment. FTES shows a slight decrease as a result of unsafe and uncomfortable environment.

04/01/2017

Update on Resource Allocation EffectivenessUpdate on Resource Allocation Effectiveness: Requesting funding to purchase alternative shade system for equine arenableachers. (08/06/2015)Additional Comment: The other half of the bleachers and pastures shades need to be completed to finish the safety and animalhealth project. (08/03/2017)


Cost Estimate: 925

Why is this resource required for this action?: A semen tank is needed to segregate species of livestock.Notes (optional):

Instructional equipment - MVE SC 20/20 Semen Tank (Active)







Action: 2017-2018 Proper Equipment for Livestock Showing andGrooming of AnimalsCurrently, there is not enough equipment for students to work with their animals at the same time during class or a designated time.Therefore, more equipment would allow students to more efficiently work and groom their animals for class and expositions.

Identify related course/program outcomes: ASCI 111: Upon completion of this course students will be able to justify andperform all basic management procedures for sheep production.Person(s) Responsible (Name and Position): Russell McKeithRationale (With supporting data):Priority: HighSafety Issue: YesExternal Mandate: NoMandate Explanation:


Status: Completed

Update on Action


Equipment was purchased with VTEA funds.Completed: Yes


10/10/2017


Cost Estimate: 700

Why is this resource required for this action?: More students will be able to properly shear lambs at the same time.Notes (optional):

Instructional equipment - Sheep Shearing Stands (Active)

Cost Estimate: 450

Why is this resource required for this action?: For students to be able to properly evaluate market lambs through handlingthem. This will serve as an instructional aid device.Notes (optional):

Instructional equipment - 5 Head Lamb Rail (Active)

Cost Estimate: 1200

Why is this resource required for this action?: Additional shears are needed for the COS Livestock Show Team. Our teamis growing and additional equipment is needed since there are currently not enough shears.Notes (optional):

Instructional equipment - Beef Cattle and Sheep Shears (Active)

Link Actions to District ObjectivesDistrict Objectives: 2015-2018


Program Review - Animal ScienceDistrict Objectives - 2.1 - Increase the number of students who are transfer-prepared annually.




Action: 2016-2017 Improve laboratory efficiency (Student access)Improve efficiency of livestock management through effective transport of feed, supplies around and to individual livestock units.

Identify related course/program outcomes: ASCI 001 #7- Upon completion of this course students will be able to define andexplain the interaction between, health and performance in commercial livestock. ASCI 103 - Outcome #2 Given a livestock feeding scenario, students will be able to to identify appropriate feedstuffs foraccomplishing necessary product outputs, to a level that is industry standard and approved. ASCI 123- Given a bred mare or reproductive scenario, students will be able to demonstrate understanding proper equine carefrom gestation through foaling. This will include applying record management to equine health decisions. The student will beevaluated in this area by demonstrating his problem solving ability with a production scenario problem to include health andreproduction. The student must consider all possible management decisions toPLO: -Technology Utilized in Animal Science Industry Identify and operate equipment and technology commonly used in the foodanimal industry.

Person(s) Responsible (Name and Position): Kim Pitigliano and Russell McKeithRationale (With supporting data): Livestock facilities which include pastures, buildings, arenas and working corrals are spreadout over a 20 acre facility. In the four years that classes and labs have been taught on this facility, it has become increasingobvious for the need of reliable appropriate utility transportation. Student labs at these facilities average 14 hours per week.Livestock care and management average 40 hours per week.Priority: HighSafety Issue: YesExternal Mandate: NoMandate Explanation:


Status: Completed

Update on Action


One gator has been purchased, Other gators are being ordered at the date of this report.Completed: Yes


08/03/2017








Action: 2015-2016 Carcass Ultrasound ProbePurchase a carcass ultrasound probe for our current ultrasound machine.

Identify related course/program outcomes: ASCI 002 #1: Upon completion of this course students will be able to list all traitsthat can be altered through selective breeding.

ASCI 002 #2: Upon completion of this course students will be able to list and identify traits that are most economically importantto the given production scenario.

ASCI 002 #3: Upon the completion of this course students will be able to discuss the process of meat animal growth,development and finishing.

ASCI 002 #4: Upon completion of this course students will be able to combine subjective and objective means of livestockevaluation.Person(s) Responsible (Name and Position): Russell McKeithRationale (With supporting data): This will allow students to learn and visualize carcass traits and measurements withoutharvesting animals. We are unable to harvest animals, so students do not get to visualize carcass traits of the animals they areevaluating in class alive. This would alleviate the issue.Priority: HighSafety Issue: NoExternal Mandate: NoMandate Explanation:


Status: Completed

Update on Action


Carcass probe has been purchased and utilized in class laboratories.Completed: Yes


10/10/2017


Cost Estimate: 7500

Why is this resource required for this action?: Equine software is needed to be installed on all computers in a computerlab.Notes (optional):

Technology - Equine Software record keeping program installed by technology department. (Active)

Cost Estimate: 5000

Why is this resource required for this action?: Students will be able to evaluate carcass characteristics while the animal isalive. Currently, this cannot be completed because this volume of animals are unable to be harvested on campus. Toaugment this situation, carcass characteristics are being evaluated utilizing computer (online) technology.Additionally, students will be able to better comprehend animal evaluation Unfortunately, we are unable to fully completea couple of the SLOs for ASCI 002.Notes (optional):

Instructional equipment - Carcass ultrasound probe to utilize with our current ultrasound machine. (Active)









Action: 2015-2016 Animal Working FaciltyImprove safety of people (students and faculty) and the livestock

Identify related course/program outcomes: The following classes the animal science technician would assist with: ASCI 001,002, 022, 103, 110, 111, 112, 123, 124, and 141.General Course Outcomes ASCI classes:1. Upon the completion of this course students will be able to discuss the process of meat animal growth, development andfinishing.2. Upon completion of this course students will be able list and define accepted practices for selecting and maintaining abreeding herd of swine (ASCI 111).3. Upon completion of this course students will be able to list, explain, and demonstrate basic management practices for beefcattle production.4. Upon completion of this course students will be able to list, explain, and demonstrate basic management practices for equineproduction.5. Upon completion of this course students will be able to list, explain, and demonstrate basic management practices for sheepproduction.Person(s) Responsible (Name and Position): Kim Pitigliano and Russell McKeith-Animal Science FacultyRationale (With supporting data): Currently, the instructional units have no where to properly work animals (giving vaccinations,weaning, processing livestock). Moreover, student safety is compromised during laboratories due to insufficient facilities.

Priority: HighSafety Issue: YesExternal Mandate: NoMandate Explanation:


Status: Completed



Why is this resource required for this action?: Currently student safety is compromised when conducting these types ofactivities. Students have already been hurt this semester working livestock. These activities are critical to theunderstanding and skill base of livestock production.Notes (optional):

Facilities - To construct a new facility where cattle can be properly worked, handled, weighed and given shots. This type offacility is standard in most types of livestock operations. Additionally, this facility could be added next to the currentpastures at the TCC Livestock Instructional Units. (Active)








District Objectives - 4.1 - Improve operational systems based upon data driven decision-making as described in the COS 2.0manuals.


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