Advisory Committees

Access, Equity, and Diversity

Agenda - January 22, 2019

Danville Area Community College 
Access, Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee 
January 22, 2019

1. Welcome and Introductions - Carla Boyd
2. College Report - Dr. Stephen nacco
3. Updated - Carla Boyd
4. Roundtable

5. Future Meeting Date

   Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Noon in Laura Lee
   Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Noon in Laura Lee
   Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Noon in Laura Lee
   Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Noon in Laura Lee
   Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Noon in Laura Lee
    

Adult Education Area Planning Council

Agenda - November 2, 2018

Area Planning Council Meeting 
November 2, 2018

AGENDA

1. Introductions
2. Minutes from last meeting *Nov 28, 2017
3. Purpose of APC

4. Update on Adult Education (Laura Williams)

   *HSE and ESL xlasses 
   *Sites

5. Update on SOS/Literacy (Brandice Connor)
6. Update on CNA (Susie Landers)
7. Partner Share
8. Any additional items

Minutes - November 2, 2018

Area Planning Council

November 2, 2019 
8:30 AM 
DACC - Laura Lee Room

Facilitator	Laura Williams, Director of Adult Ed
Note taker	Cydney Boyd, Adult Ed Specialist
Attendees	Brandice Connor, DACC Literacy Coordinator Jonathan Jett, Vermilion County Works Director Nicole Zaayer, Kenneth Bailey Academy Jeri Spezia, Vermilion County Mental Health 708 Board Brian Hensgen, American Job Center/DACC Layne Estes, Illinois Dept. of Human Services Becky Robinson, Illinois Dept. of Rehabilitation Services Susie Landers, DACC Adult Ed Dept. Dick Brazda, Tutor/Community Member Laura Williams, DACC Adult Ed Director Cydney Boyd, DACC Adult Ed Specialist Cicily Dowell, East Central Illinois Comm. Action Emily Klein, East Central Illinois Comm. Action Cheryl Reifsteck, Regional Office of Education

Minutes

Agenda Item	Council Chair & Secretary Nominations
Discussion	Brian Hensgen nominated Laura Williams as Chair and Cydney Boyd as Secretary. Brandice Connor 2nd Brian’s notion.
Conclusions	Council agreed. New Council Chair is Laura Williams, and new Council Secretary is Cydney Boyd.

Agenda Item	Purpose of APC: Article III – B. 1.
Presenter	Enter presenter here
Discussion	Laura Williams gave an overview of APC and briefly went through the By-Laws. Also, she stated that DACC and the Regional Office of Education are the only ICCCB Sanctioned entities to provided HSE prep classes that meet content standards and have the qualified instructors. Importance of Partnerships – need to have at least 1 representative of from each school district within the APC boundaries maintaining either grades K-12 or 9-12 and each Regional Superintendent of Schools on the APC Council.
Conclusions	We will have invitations sent out.
Action Items	(Checked) Invite Reps
Person responsible	Laura Williams
Deadline

Agenda Item	Updates
Presenter	Enter presenter here
Discussion	Adult Ed – Laura Williams gave an overview of the programs and services offered: Middle College, ESL, GED/HiSET tests, HSE classes, and new instructor for ESL SOS/Literacy – Brandice Connor gave an overview of the Reader’s Route program, distributed flyers (IN NEED OF TUTORS), shared success stories from clients that received tutoring, and discussed some of the complications of the tutoring program at the prison (segregation & transfers). C.N.A. – Susie Landers gave and overview of the registration process – need at least an 8th grade math skill level / 85% on the math placement test. Also, she mentioned that based on demand we may or may not offer the program again at Pleasant Meadows.

Agenda Item

Partner Share

Discussion

Dick Brazda is in need of volunteers to help offer tax assistance. Brian Hensgen gave an overview of AJC and their federal guidelines. Jeri Spezia shared that there is a list of resources listed on Vermilion County’s website for mental health, and that the Vermilion County Mental Health 708 Board is offering FREE individual and group mental health first aid training. Jonathan Jett gave an overview of Vermilion County Works, the Industrial Career Pathways Program and the Out-of-School Youth Program for ages 16-24. Cheryl Reifsteck shared about the ROE’s new regional state school supplementary GED prep classes (HSE Alternative Credentialing System) that allows those who left high school a few credits/classes shy of graduating can complete those specific courses/credits to receive their high school diploma. This program also allows students to take the GED/HiSET early at the age of 16. Pilot program takes off in January 2019 only at the ROE and will have a cost associated.

Other Information

Resources:

The American Job Center offers financial assistance for the GED/HiSET test costs, C.N.A., childcare and more. The AJC also offers career counselling and assist in building resumes and cover letters.

East Central Community Action offers financial assistance for the GED/HiSET test costs, C.N.A. scholarships, and financial assistance for energy bills for families with children under the age of 5 and seniors 60 years old and older.

Kenneth D. Bailey Academy offers a 2nd chance program for youth that includes counselling and assistance in navigating life after high school.

Dick Brazda offers tutoring and free tax assistance for household that make less than $55,000.

Upcoming Events:

November 12 – The East Central Illinois Community Action Agency in Danville will host its first annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Temple Plaza (under a heated tent). Veterans will receive complimentary catered lunch, gift baskets with nutrition and tasty treats, a chance to win incredible door prizes, program recognition. For information, call 217-554- 9122 or email at comaction@comaction.org.

November 15 – Kenneth D. Bailey Academy will host their Thanksgiving Lunch for $2.00. Contact Nicole Zaayer for more information at 217-477-0320.

December 1 – VITA Energy Assistance; for more information contact call 217-554-9122 or email at comaction@comaction.org.

Accounting & Management Advisory Council

Agenda - April 23, 2026

Accounting and Management Advisory Committee 
Thursday 4/23/2026 
11:30 am - 1:00 pm 
 

DACC Laura Lee Conference Room

• Welcome and Introductions
• Accounting Program
  • Associate in Applied Science
  • Accounting Certificate
  • Program Outcomes
  • Program Updates
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration
  • Employability Course
• Management Certificate
  • Program Outcomes
  • Other Credentials
• Items from the floor

Agriculture Advisory Committee

Agenda - March 24, 2026

Agriculture Advisory Committee 
Tuesday 3/24/26 
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Lincoln Hall - Laura Lee Conference Room

• Welcome and Introductions
• Curriculum Changes
• New Courses
• Equipment & Technology
• Internships
• Items from the Floor

Minute - March 24, 2026

Agriculture Advisory Committee 
March 24th, 2026 
Lincoln Hall - Laura Lee Conference Room
11:30 am - 1 pm

Attendance

Brandy Marron, Associate Professor Agriculture - DACC
Dr. Randall Fletcher, President - DACC
Terri Cummings, Dean of Business & Technology - DACC
Dawn Nasser, Director Academic Advisement - DACC
April Smith, Academic Advisor - DACC
Ami Siefert, Career Services - DACC
Rachel McCoy, Administrative Assistant - DACC
Davin Hueber, Instructor Wind - DACC
Gina Davis, Perkins/Foundation - DACC
Nick Chatterton, VVEDS - DACC
Steve Fourez - Fourez Farms
Carly LaFoe - Helena
Matt Hoose - MetLife Investment Management
Jodie Ingram - Vermilion Advantage
Reece Sarver - Vermilion County Farm Bureau

Reports

No reports to consider.

Old Business

No old business.

New Business

Welcome & Introductions 
Terri Cummings opened the meeting and everyone introduced themselves around the room.

Curriculum Changes 
Brandy Marron did not have changes to curriculum in the past year. The Precision Agriculture Technology degree is on hold due to restructuring.

Changes to Courses 
Brandy spoke on the course changes happening for college express and DOC students. For college express there are three paths: animal science, crop science and soil science. IAI allows the labs to be optional for these courses and by removing the lab for college express sections the high school students will be able to run 2 classes per semester.

At the DOC there are limitations to the materials that are allowed to be brought into the facility, and by removing the labs Brandy will be able to expand the course offering. The DOC students have found success with the agriculture program and they want more science courses or opportunities like commodity marketing.

Brandy noted that these course changes to remove the lab have gone through the curriculum committee, and now are being looked over by articulation. The next step after articulation will be to get approval through IAI. The goal is for these courses to be ready for Spring 2027.

Equipment and Technology 
As the workforce moves towards integrating technology the curriculum needs to reflect these trends so students are prepared when graduating from college and moving towards their career.

Brandy spoke on different equipment the Agriculture department has gotten to use in the classroom. For UAV the DJI Tellos have been discontinued so the department is moving toward smaller drones for students to work with. The Crazyfile drones work well with drone blocks, the python base coding simulator used in the course. Students are being taught that the industry standard is autonomous flight. They need to be able to program in this software before they are able to do simple flights.

There were also phantom drones donated from the DACC criminal justice program. These drones are larger, giving more power and gives students a chance to work with a drone closer to what would be used in the industry. Brandy showed the coding side of the microbit soil sensors. These soil sensors are used in precision ag to determine moisture of a soil sample. The students use excel for the data, and integration to AI.

On the software side of the technology advancements for the agriculture program the classes have done an agriculture yield commodity trading simulator and Brandy is looking into options to add a livestock simulator to go over genetic data. The goal with the livestock simulator will be to have students make breeding decisions off of real life data.

Internships and Student Success 
Brandy spoke about internship opportunities previous students have participated in including Illinois Farm Bureau, Helina, and Hubner.

Brandy spoke on student success stories and the work that they are doing after they have completed the agriculture program.

Items from the floor

Matt Hoose asked regarding the agriculture programs where AI is integrated and what kind of priority it takes. Dr. Fletcher said that the college as a whole is investigating several platforms regarding AI and Microsoft 360 copilot will likely be the preferred software for the classrooms. There is also a new policy that impacts the daily work, but would talk about acceptable uses. Matt Hoose stated he has had good experience with Copilot as it lists sources directly and will have applications to make work streamlined within his field. Brandy said with AI use in the classroom the goal will be to teach the students how to use it wisely, efficiently and safely.

Fourez asked about how DACC is appealing to students for the program regardless of background, more specifically how are we marketing towards non-traditional agriculture so they know that they still could have a place in an agriculture field. Brandy Marron estimated that 20% of students come from a non-traditional background and the Computer science technology program is a market that the Agriculture department is looking into.

Ami Siefert spoke about DACC upcoming Career Expo and invited the agriculture industry partners to participate.

Date of Next Meeting

Spring 2027

Automotive Repair Advisory Committee

Agenda - April 14, 2026

Automotive Advisory Committee 
Tuesday 4/14/2026 
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
DACC Technology Center - Conference Room 134

• Welcome and Introductions
• Overview of Current Class Offerings
• Past Year Improvements or Advances
• Internship Discussion
• Labor Market Survey
• Electric Vehicles
• Items from the Floor

Minute - April 14, 2026

Automotive Repair Advisory Board Meeting
Tuesday, April 14th 2026 
DACC Lincoln Hall, Laura Lee Conference Room
11:30 am - 1 pm

Attendance

Dean Graves, Associate Professor - DACC
Alan Wilson Associate Professor - DACC
Gina Davis, Perkins/Foundation - DACC
Ami Siefert, Career Services - DACC
Dawn Nasser, Director Academic Advisement - DACC
April Smith, Academic Advisor - DACC
Brandy Marron, Associate Professor Agriculture - DACC
Rachel McCoy, Administrative Assistant - DACC
Nick Chatterton, VVEDS - DACC
Michael Ladd - Danville High School Automotive Vocational
Kevin Odonnell - Vermilion Chevrolet
Jeremy Bell - Vermilion Chevrolet
Robert Finley

Reports

No reports to consider.

Old Business

No old business.

New Business

Welcome & Introductions 
Alan Wilson started the meeting with welcome and introductions.

Overview of Current Class Offerings
Dean Grave spoke about the students' understanding when entering in the Automotive program and how the students struggle with the basics. Due to the comprehension difference the first couple of weeks in the automotive program have to cover tools and safety which students are required to get an 82% or above before being allowed to work in the lab.

Areas of the basics where students struggle are reading a tape measure, clock timing issues for cars, knowing the differences between screwdriver types, and other basic tools. As students enter the Automotive program at different knowledge points the program loses some student interest from students who do know the basics, but not covering them would be dangerous for the students who still need it.

Alan Wilson spoke of revamping classes for EV and hybrid vehicles for the 16 week course. EV has been integrated into courses rather than creating new courses. Wherever they could add EV they did, they are adding an EV cert though that is specific to the electronic vehicle. The automotive program is moving toward electrical because this is the trend in the field and students will not be able to make it in the industry if they are not comfortable working with these types.

Dean spoke on the intensity of the automotive classes and to help prepare students they got a color printer so the diagram students use for the car can be pictured correctly. Dean also spoke on how every student who takes 2 years of college expresses will be able to complete a certificate. Dean talked through the different classes of the new certificates and how they interact with each other and mentioned that Todd Flessner would teach the courses related to OSHA.

Members of the committee spoke on student employment experience from DACC and how they are willing to hire students through the automotive program. At the entry level students learn how to complete certain paperwork and check diagnostics using tools.

Past Year Improvements or Advances
Alan spoke on the grant that was received for the EV vehicle called Rev Up. Fluke Meters were purchased with a Foundation Grant. The automotive department has also gotten an EV toolbox, Snap-on battery lift, Snap-on scan tool, Snap-on Battery Tester, and Racecar trailer. The racing lab has different practice simulations to figure out reactive time.

Internship Discussion
Per Dean Graves only one student has gone through a true internship but many students are working within automotive but not in connection to DACC. There are no direct placements but the department works based on word of mouth and it is a great opportunity as the SOE course can get credit towards a degree.

Labor Market Survey
Kevin Odonanell spoke on Vermilion Chevrolet labor rate and average salary. Kevin mentioned that it is important for the students to understand the types of payments for the job because sometimes it is a flat rate which is a set amount of hours for a job regardless of if that job takes that set amount of hours or hourly.

The types of students they are interested in hiring are ones who have critical thinking skills. They have found some success with students who work within the farming industry as well.

Vermilion Chevrolet is also interested in promoting within and refining the skills of current employees. Courses offered for career advancement are based on fundamentals and can be taken for added advancement.

Things that the industry partners want to see for employability is EV experiences and knowing how to handle electric work. Safety protocol at different types of battery voltage, teaching the measurement and differences as well as cooling systems for different areas of automation.

Items from the floor

The car show at DACC coming up 5/23/2026 is free for anyone under 21 so they are hoping to gain more student interest for the next generation.

The direction of the automotive program is integrating EV and Hybrid. This is valuable as this is the direction the industry partners are seeing a need for employment.

Date of Next Meeting

Spring 2027

Business Administrative Advisory Committee

Agenda - February 10, 2026

Business Administrative Advisory Committee 
Tuesday 2/10/2026 
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
DACC Lincoln Hall Room 206

• Welcome and Introductions
• Business Curriculum Updates
  • Classroom Updates
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration
  • Program Outcomes
  • Program Updates
    • Associate in Applied Science
    • Office Assistant Certificate
    • Advanced Office certificate
  • Proposed Certificate
    • Graphic Design
  • Competency Based Education
  • other Credentials (MOS etc.)
• Items from the Floor

Minute - February 10, 2026

Business Administration Advisory Board Meeting
February 10, 2026
Lincoln Hall 206
11:30 am - 1 pm

Attendance

Ashley Hargrove, Associate Professor, Business Admin Technology - DACC
Collin Wright, Associate Professor, Graphics - DACC
Dr. Randall Fletcher, President - DACC
Terri Cummings, Dean of Business & Technology - DACC
Gina Davis, Perkins/Foundation - DACC
Angela Springer, Associate Professor, Accounting - DACC
Jonathan Jett, Director Financial Aid - DACC
Ami Siefert, Career Services - DACC
April Smith, Academic Advisor - DACC
Rachel McCoy, Administrative Assistant - DACC
Kelley Wills, Admin. Assistant to the Chief - Danville Police Department
Annie Monyok, Founder, CEO - Monyok Leadership
Carol Wade, Senior Director of Marketing - Watchfire Signs

Reports

No reports to consider.

Old Business

No old business.

New Business

Business Administration Classroom Updates
Ashley Hargrove's Business Administration Technology classroom in Lincoln Hall room 206 has gone through a complete update over the past twelve months to match the needs of the students by reflecting a real world office space. The desks have been arranged so that dual monitors can be used. The open area in the back of the classroom is set up to mock a conference room. There are a variety of stations around the classroom like white board on wheels, and fax scanning to learn new techniques as well as the classics.

The beginning of this process started with a layout sketch to show the flow of how students work. Collin Wright shared a proposal to update the Graphic Design classroom. Carol Wade from Watchfire made a suggestion that the monitors used related to graphics courses would benefit by having one monitor landscape positioned, and the secondary monitor in a portrait position. It was mentioned that the quality of monitors directly correlates to the quality of graphic design.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration
The main focus with artificial intelligence is getting feedback on how to ethically incorporate it into the coursework for students to learn and utilize AI as a tool rather than a replacement and apply those skills in the workforce. Annie Monyok mentioned for small business AI is used on the front end to do repetitive tasks effectively reducing labor needed.

Collin Wright stated for his graphics courses AI is directly integrated with programs like Adobe and Firefly. With these tools for graphic students are instructed to use AI to create outlines or placeholder images until original licensable images can be used. For feedback Carol Wade spoke on how prompt writing for AI tools can be considered as original for copyright purposes.

Program Outcomes and Updates
Ashley Hargrove updated the program outcomes to be intentional with goals set for skills specific to the workplace. These skills included adaptability, time management, and initiative. The focus being when students graduate they are ready for the workplace. The committee recommended proceeding with the proposed program updates.

Associate in Applied Science
Ashley Hargrove proposed changes to the Associates in Applied Science for Business Administrative Technology. These changes include the integration of responsible AI usage and updating the electives so students could pick between management, accounting, marketing, graphic design or medical office focus. The committee agreed with the proposed changes stating that having the option to let students make the decision on electives with a certain focus gives an opportunity for those students to take accountability and ownership with their degree.

Office Assistant Certificate and Advanced Office Certificate
The committee reviewed proposed changes in coursework made by Ashley Hargrove but noted from a business perspective the certificate titles do not reflect the expectation of skill if a candidate had them listed on a resume. To be advanced should have a wider range of skills than what is required with the certificate. Two levels of certificates are needed to meet a variety of employer and position requirements and expectations. A recommendation was made to change the name of the current Office Assistant certificate to Basic Office Skills and the current Advanced Office Assistant certificate to Office Assistant.

Graphic Design and Proposed Certificate
Collin Wright is working toward a graphic design certification that goes deeper into skills needed for the workforce as they specifically pertain to graphic design. The proposed certificate includes the following courses: Graphic Design Fundamentals for Print and Web, Digital and Print Media Layout for Business, Digital Publication Design for Business, Graphic Editing and Illustration, Illustrator, and Social Media for Business. The certificate received support and a recommendation was made to proceed with development.

Competency Based Education
Ashley Hargrove has been looking into competency based education to focus on mastery of competencies students are expected to demonstrate by completion of a certificate or degree in the program. Research has been done using the C-BEN model and working to integrate this into the program. The committee encouraged incorporating competency-based education into the program.

Items from the floor

No Items reported from the floor

Date of Next Meeting

Spring 2027

Industrial Technology Advisory Committee

Agenda - April 28, 2026

Industrial Advisory Committee
Tuesday 4/28/2026 
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
DACC Lincoln Hall - Laura Lee Conference Room

• Agenda Items
  • Welcome & Introductions
  • Electronics
  • Mechatronics
  • Manufacturing
  • New Equipment
  • Apprenticeship
  • Items from the Floor

Information System Advisory Committee

Minute - September 26, 2025

Information Systems Advisory Board Meeting
September 26, 2025
Vermilion Hall Room 306
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Attendance

Alexandrea VanVickle, Instructor, Computer Technology - DACC
Alexis Simmons, Recruitment and Student Engagement - DACC
Ami Siefert, Director of Career and Veteran Services - DACC
April Smith, Academic Advisor - DACC
Dale McCoy, Network Engineer - DACC
Dawn Nasser, Academic Advisement & Enrollment Services - DACC
Dr. Randy Fletcher, President - DACC
Gabe Star, Information Technology Help Desk Supervisor - DACC
Gina Davis, Perkins/Foundation - DACC
Jacob Toms
James Eyrich, ADO Assistant Director of ICI Operations - U.of I. NCSA
James Peplow
Jodie Ingram, Education Director - Vermilion Advantage
Josh Pryle, Systems Administrator - DACC
Kathy Hunter, Professor, Information Systems - DACC
Kevin Stroud, President - Nexlan
Melody Stone, Administrative Assistant, Business and Technology - DACC
Michael Orr, Instructor, Networking and Cyber Security - DACC
Mike Gragert, Director Of Information Technology - Watchfire Signs
Phil Black - Independent Consultation
Terri Cummings, Dean of Business & Technology - DACC
Victoria Boothe, Recruitment & Student Engagement - DACC

Reports

No reports to consider.

Old Business

No old business was discussed.

New Business

Introductions
Kathy Hunter opened the meeting, noting her 14 years with Danville Area Community College. Lexa VanVickle introduced herself as the instructor who replaced Jeff Wise in the Computer Networking Program. Michael Orr has been with District #118 since 2009. Members introduced themselves and their affiliations.

Review of Curricula - Applied Computer Science
Kathy Hunter reviewed current and proposed curricula in Applied Computer Science, Computer Programming, and Web Design. The Web Design Certificate may be phased out.

Kathy presented proposed changes to the Applied Computer Science AAS with the addition of the following new courses:

• CSCI-153 AI Concepts and Ethics
• CSCI-251 Advanced SQL
• CSCI-252 Applied Data Engineering
• CSCI-253 Applied Machine Learning
• CSCI-254 Applied AI in the Cloud
• CSCI-260 DevOps Automation with Code
• CSCI-261 DevOps Containers & Orchestration
• CSCI-262 Applied DevOps Project

The revised program would have the following foundational courses along with required gen eds):

• CBUS-150 Business Computer Systems
• CSCI-101 Intro to Python Programming
• CSCI-130 Intro to Web Design HTML/CSS
• INFO-100 Intro to IT Professions
• CSCI-150 Database Concepts: SQL
• CSCI-131 Web Programming: JavaScript
• CSCI-201 Advanced Python Programming
• CSCI-206 Code Development in the Cloud
• CSCI-153 AI Concepts & Ethics (new course)

The students would then choose 6 technical electives from the following areas:

• Data Analytics / AI
• DevOps
• Game Design
• Software Development

Review of Curricula - Computer Networking
Alexandra VanVickle, a two-time DACC graduate, discussed the Networking & Cybersecurity programs.

Current offerings include:

• Networking & Cybersecurity Degree
• Computer Network Certificate
• Cisco Certificate (prepares for CCNA certification)

Lexa noted a strong focus on Cloud, AI integration, and Cybersecurity. Intro to IT (Career Readiness) may move to the second semester, and English may be moved up. The curriculum follows the CCNA, CompTIA A+, Security+, and LPIC pathway. Michael Orr assists with INFO-266 Microsoft Security instruction.

IT & Computer Program Curriculum Discussion
Lexa presented an overview of the Associate’s Degree in IT, which covers hardware, operating systems, Cisco networking, cloud and virtualization technology, security, ethical hacking, wireless networking, and IoT. Students must complete an internship.

Foundational courses include A+ Certification, Linux+, and Azure-based Cloud Administrative instruction. The team discussed restructuring course sequencing and reinforcing cloud, AI, and cybersecurity across the curriculum.

Certificates
The General IT Certificate includes A+ prep, Server Administration, Linux, Virtualization, Cloud Tech, Ethical Hacking, Microsoft Security, Wireless, English, and Technical Math. The Cisco Certificate covers all Cisco courses to prepare for CCNA, plus English and Technical Math. Lexa proposed expanding coverage to include Azure, Google Cloud, and AWS with a focus on Azure.

Technology and Industry Trends
Kevin Stroud discussed the use of Microsoft Teams in business and education environments. At the University of Illinois, staff use Microsoft systems while students frequently use Apple and Google devices. Jim Eyrich noted a transition from VMware to Proxmox, with NCSA planning to fully convert within four years. Lexa supported this change.

Curriculum and AI Integration
Lexa intends to integrate AI learning into courses, exploring certifications such as Security+, Azure 900/104, Ethical Hacking, and Microsoft Security. Kathy noted that AI is reshaping degree relevance; the proposed curriculum emphasizes adaptable skills for future job markets. The revised degree includes core foundations, six technical electives, and two specialization pathways. The Data Analytics & AI Pathway includes Python for Data Analytics and Power BI (to be renamed Data Visualization).

Program Development and Instruction
Kathy reported rapid expansion in cybersecurity and AI fields. She conducts regular business tours with students. She noted that new faculty typically need three years to fully establish their courses. Lexa began teaching at the Business and Technology Center with limited preparation time. Mike Gragert inquired about vulnerability remediation; Lexa confirmed partial coverage within cybersecurity courses with plans for expansion.

Online and High School Learning Initiatives
Kathy observed that online students do as well as in-person learners. She successfully offered accelerated 3-week Python sessions. Plans include developing a one-year completion track for the two-year degree using Financial Aid flexibility. Kevin confirmed discounted tuition for high school students. Kathy aims to expand synchronous online learning for high school participation and proposed an 8-week rotation of Intro to Python, Advanced Python, HTML, and JavaScript.

Future Initiatives
Kathy plans to retain the Computer Programming Certificate but may discontinue the Web Design Certificate. She is exploring a new Game Design Certificate and emphasized aligning programs with AI and data analytics trends. The group discussed the role of AI in higher education, workforce preparation, and the future job market in Vermilion County and surrounding areas.

Items from the floor

No Items reported from the floor

Date of Next Meeting

Fall 2026

Marketing Advisory Committee

Agenda - May 5, 2026

Marketing Advisory Committee Meeting
Tuesday 5/5/2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
DACC Lincoln Hall - Room 205

• Welcome & Purpose (5min)
• Committee Introductions (10min)
• Program Snapshot: Where We Are Now (5min)
• Strategic Discussion #1: Degree Name Direction (5min)
• Strategic Discussion #2: Future Program Design & Outcomes (30min)
• Strategic Discussion #3: Degree Curriculum & Certificate Structure (30min)
• Open Comments & Closing (5min)

Medical Assistant Advisory Committee

Agenda - April 6, 2022

Medical Assistant Advisory Committee
April 6, 2022
12:00 pm
Danville Area Community College -- ZOOM Virtual Meeting

1. Introductions
2. Medical Assistant Advisory Board Mission
3. Sharing of News and Knowledge
4. Follow-up from Last Advisory Meeting
5. Program Goals & Learning Objectives
6. Annual Report and Outcomes: Monitoring Needs and Expectations
7. Other Assessment Results: Monitoring Needs and Expectations
8. Program Changes (possible changes): Responsiveness to Change
9. Substantive Change (possible changes): Responsiveness to Change
10. Other Identified Strengths
11. Other Identified Weaknesses
12. Action Plan for Improvement: Responsiveness to Change
13. Other Business
14. Future Meetings

Minute - April 6, 2022 (Via Zoom at 12:00 PM)

Medical Assistant Mission Statement

The mission of the Danville Area Community College Medical Assistant is “to prepare competent entry level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.”

Attendance

Dr. Carl Bridges, DACC; Katherine Cook, CMA/RMA Supervisor at Carle on Windsor; Terri Cummings, DACC; Ashley Hargrove, DACC; Candice Milam, DACC; Nyiana Morris, DACC Graduate; Amie Musk, DACC.

Reports

Candice reported on the status of our accreditation. As of March 18, 2022 DACC has received initial accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). This allows for graduates to sit for the CMA (AAMA) test.

Our program will continue to work with the Medical Assistant Education Review Board (MAERB) to continue accreditation requirements. The next evaluation will be no later than spring of 2027.

Old Business

Follow-up from the March 3, 2021 advisory meeting included information about the new degree which has been in place since Fall 2021. We currently have 11 students that are continuing with the degree program. The degree is aligned to use the Medical Assistant Certificate and the Medical Office Personnel Certificate to build the Medical Office Assistant Degree. Students will receive stacked certificates when they complete each portion.

New Business

Candice outlined the student learning outcomes and the learning objectives of the Medical Assistant program. She is keeping up with the annual report by monitoring the needs and expectations of both the students and local employers through surveys.

The Medical Assistant program is designed to be responsive to change. Some possible program changes include: course sequencing recommended by the accreditation survey, practicum changes, core class pass rate of 70% or better to continue.

Substantive changes include having testing with the National Certifying Bodies that include: Registered Medical Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant Certified, National Certified Medical Assistant, and Certified Medical Assistant.

ACTION PLAN FOR IMPROVEMENT: Update program goals, curriculum, and required documents to align with CAAHEP. Increase enrollment of students in the program through advertising and social media presence. Purchase new equipment. Explore the avenue of hybrid courses to appeal to the working class and parents and retain students.

Items from the floor

Formal meetings will be held annually in March/April to comply with MAERB standards. Other meetings on an as needed basis.

Katherine Cook indicated there are currently two open positions at Carle on Windsor. One in 4 employees left healthcare during COVID, so a shortage in healthcare continues.

Date of Next Meeting

March/April 2023

Minutes Submitted by:

Lisa J. Osborne

Ornamental Horticulture Advisory Committee

Agenda - February 16, 2023

Environmental Horticulture Advisory Council
February 16, 2023
Lunch at 11:30 a.m.
Tech Center Conference Room 134

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Horticulture Curriculum
   
   1. Degree & Certificate Changes
   2. Cannabis Curriculum
   3. Horticulture therapy curriculum
   4. Design software/tables
3. Past Year Improvements or Advancements
4. Ideas to include technology into the classroom
5. Recruitment Ideas
6. Community Involvement
   
   1. Peer court
   2. Plant sale
   3. Pond build
7. Items from the floor
8. GREENHOUSE TOUR

Minute - February 16,2023

Horticulture Advisory Meeting Minutes
February 16, 2023
Tech Center Room 134
11:30 AM

Attendance

Jen Banda, U of I Extension; Leah Brennan-President, Vermilion County Master Gardeners; Terri Cummings-Dean of Business & Tech, DACC; Gina Davis-Perkins/Foundation, DACC; Terry Goodwin-Dean of Adult Ed-DACC; Lauren Highland-Owner, The Thicket Plant Shop; Amanda Krabbe-Faculty, DACC; Terry Light-Owner, Berry’s Garden Center; Kent Miles, Illinois Willows; Paul Sermersheim, Danville Country Club; Mynda Tracy, U of I Extension

Old Business

The meeting started with an update on the changed names in the Floral Design certificate to Floral Design I and II.

New Business

Curriculum. Extensive discussion ensued surrounding the previous cannabis curriculum. Area students are interested in how to grow the plants and the horticulture program grew from 4 students to 24 students that semester. However, the college faces a dilemma with many hoops to jump through with ICCB and State requirements. Several pros and cons were thrown out by the members. 1) Con: the high cost to be in compliance. 2) Con: the negative connotations surrounding cannabis. 3) Con: The feasibility of students being able to obtain jobs if we offer a degree or certificate. Will the local job market support it? 1) Pro: Bring in interested students. 2) Pro: There is a booming trade in Denver, CO-could Vermilion County repeat this success? 3) Pro: The U of I is offering a certificate through crop science that includes this ‘specialty’ crop. 4) Pro: local nurseries would need to expand their access to the chemicals such as cal-mag fertilizer needed for cannabis. 5) Vermilion County could already have an industry source that wants to be a grower through Offutt Development.

Other comments: DACC would have to set-up clear objectives for the program. Money would have to be obtained (perhaps through grants) to secure the greenhouse and supply the specialty equipment needed for the program. Amanda threw out the suggestion that a medicinal plant class could be developed that would include cannabis, but also focus on other medicinal plants.

Design. Conversation turned to technology in landscape design. The members debated over the efficacy of having students use costly software to learn to do 3D imaging. Our industry partners said only large firms require employees to know landscape software. Locals want students to know plants: growing conditions, watering needs, as well as knowing how to invoice and charge customers. Therefore it’s important they can plot a design on paper with a slide rule. Terri C. suggested Amanda ask for drafting tables in the budget request. The college would still like to see the students introduced to some software, even if it’s free versions.

Recruitment. The plant sale will be coming back to DACC this year, date TBD. This is a fantastic community event that brings people to campus. There will also be a pond build this summer with Aquascapes that can involve former students, current students, faculty, staff, as well as the Master Gardeners. Date for pond install TBD. The peer court kids have started coming back out to help in the greenhouse, this event exposes them to campus life. Some of them have come back to take horticulture classes.

The number of jobs in the golf course industry has grown in the last few years after it had been trending down. A renewed love of golf is the driving force behind this need for golf course managers. Paul S. expressed a need for DACC to bring back the Golf Course Management degree. Jobs in this arena are $40K or more across the country.

Items from the floor

Horticulture students are required to do 3 internships, the long internships allows students to immerse themselves into the industry. Terry from Berry’s stated that he is in need of people for landscape and would even work with those who want to start their own business. He has not seen any students from DACC apply or express interest.

Date of Next Meeting

TBD 2024

Minutes Submitted by:

Lisa J. Osborne

Welding Advisory Committee

Agenda - March 10, 2026

Welding Advisory Committee Meeting 
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
DACC Technology Center - Conference Room 134

• Welcome & Introductions
  • Introduction of attendees.
• Program Updates & Curriculum Changes
  • Overview of the welding program current status.
  • Major Update: Introduction of the new Illinois Manufacturing Workforce Ecosystem (IMWE) grant initiative.
  • Discussion on implementing the new "Statewide Basic Welding Certificate" (an 11-credit hour standardized, modular curriculum) and how it impacts our students and transferability and employability.
• Industry Needs
  • Each member discusses their current/future manpower and training needs.
• Improvements & Changes
  • Each member of the Advisory Committee recommends improvements, changes, and/or issues with the program.
  • Feedback requested: How does local industry view the move toward statewide standardized welding credentials?
• Items from the Floor

Minute - March 10, 2026

Welding Advisory Board Meeting
March 10, 2026
Vermilion Hall 306
11:30 am - 1 pm

Attendance

R.J. Rowland, Instructor Welding - DACC
Dr. Randall Fletcher, President - DACC
Terri Cummings, Dean of Business & Technology - DACC
Dawn Nasser, Director Academic Advisement - DACC
April Smith, Academic Advisor - DACC
Ami Siefert, Career Services - DACC
Rachel McCoy, Administrative Assistant - DACC
Davin Hueber, Instructor Wind - DACC
Tim Scarlett - Danville Metal Stamping
Russ Kietzmann - Danville Metal Stamping
Clyde Bradford - Depke Welding
Jedd Swisher - Depke Welding
Jodie Ingram - Vermilion Advantage
Nick Chatterton -VVEDS - DACC
Robert Wright - Watchfire Signs
Arlen Kerst - Watchfire Signs
Greg Hendricks -Watchfire Signs

Reports

No reports to consider.

Old Business

No old business was discussed.

New Business

Welcome & Introductions
R.J. Rowland started out with a welcome, and everyone introduced themselves around the room.

Program Updates & Curriculum Changes
R.J. Rowland gave an overview of the welding program and spoke to the changes happening in the state regarding the “Statewide Basic Welding Certificate” (an 11-credit hour standardized, modular curriculum). Dawn Nasser asked if these classes were going to be 1 credit hour each and R.J. Rowland said that the credit hours that are listed are minimums.

R.J. will be working with the curriculum committee to start implementing these changes. The goal overall is to make the program consistent and transferable to other colleges so students can build off of the certificate. R.J. Rowland said he planned on keeping an advanced certificate as an addition to the Statewide Basic Welding Certificate.

Industry Needs
R.J. Rowland spoke on the competitiveness in the Welding Industry, with the industry partners in agreement that overall more welders are needed. Jedd Swisher speaking on the estimated 750,000 nationally that are needed and Clyde Bradford stated in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio the estimate of need is around 320,000 welders needed. Jedd spoke on how the trend upwards can partly be accounted for with the amount of welders who have worked long term, are getting closer to retirement creating a gap in workers.

R.J. Rowland spoke on his students' troubles, and how the students who do make it through the program and enter the workforce are not necessarily taking jobs locally or even within the welding field. The students are going to positions following dollars.

Improvements & Changes
Arlen Kerst talked about the importance of basic skills like reading a tape measure, being able to identify defects in the product, and being able to use fillet gauges.

Jedd Swisher spoke on the future of welding moving toward a well rounded welder who can work with the newer machines by having an understanding of robotics.

Dr. Randall Fletcher spoke on the learn and earn model for industry partners to patiently sponsor students through DACC to ensure that the student is learning the skills the employer is needing.

Items from the floor

Career Expo
Ami Siefert spoke about DACC upcoming Career Expo. She stated there are limited electrical spots with the outdoor space and the 9am-10am time slot is focused towards high school students. She welcomed the industry partners from the Welding Advisory Committee to come and show off their product or do demonstrations.

Date of Next Meeting

Spring 2027

Wind Advisory Committee

Agenda - November 23, 2021

Wind Advisory Board Agenda
Via Zoom at
10:30 am - Central Time
November 23, 2021

1. Welcome/Introductions
2. Review of Curriculum
3. Internship Opportunities
4. Employment Outlook/Job Placement
5. Items from the Floor

Minute - November 23, 2021

Wind Technology Advisory Minutes
November 23, 2021
10:00 am Via Zoom

Attendance

Ethan Allsopp, Mortenson Construction; Terri Cummings, DACC; Greg Hansbraugh, DACC; Brant Patnode, IEA; Mark Steward, IEA; Brian Wagaman, Moss Enterprises

Reports

Greg Hansbraugh gave a report on the direction of the alternative energy program. When the program first started the focus was on wind energy. The past year this focus has switched to combined renewables allowing the addition of solar.

Several initiatives to implement cross-curricular have been added. The sustainable concept in our aquaponics lab has permitted the college to “go green.” Three 100 watt solar panels, along with a 200 watt wind turbine have been installed. This combined renewable energy system charges 3 stored energy generators synced together. The output power is up to 2400 watts uninterrupted, which will run most, if not all, the aquaponics system, including LED lighting. The system continuously charges during the day, and with the addition of the wind turbine, will charge the system 24 hours a day as long as there is approximately a 9-10 mph wind. The generators being synched together means a greater power output, and a long draw rate. This means that the continuous charging of the output system should not drop below 50% of our power needs for that section of the greenhouse with the aquaponics system in full use. The goal is to have the Aquaponics Lab in the greenhouse be a 100% sustainability pod.

The meeting was summarized with reports on the growing potential in this field. Projections show by 2030 there will be a 40% deficit of workers in Wind Energy and the need to get the information about the program into the hands of potential students.

Old Business

There was no old business to discuss.

New Business

Purchase of Amatrol Training Equipment located in Sioux City, IA was considered for purchase. This equipment would be valuable for more enhanced hands-on learning of SCADA systems, PLC’s and wind turbine operation and troubleshooting.

During discussion of curriculum E. Allsopp suggested the need to focus more on hands-on reading of schematics and wiring that is incorporated into the equipment. A new course was proposed that would include more practical applications/electrical safety. Some of the specifics covered in MFRG 220 (Mechanical Diagnosis and Repair) were examined and the group agreed creating a course for Industrial Maintenance application would also be helpful.

Due to the safety concerns in the Wind Energy sector the members analyzed the potential of adding an OSHA 30 Construction class to the program. See action items.

Action Items

• Greg Hansbraugh--New Course Development for a hands-on Introduction to Electronics for Wind Energy--for Fall 2022 implementation.
• Greg Hansbraugh--Check into feasibility of developing a course in Industrial Maintenance Application.
• Terri Cummings and Mark Stewart--Mark will provide information about OSHA 30 Construction and Terri will research OSHA Construction possibilities.
• Greg Hansbraugh --Follow up with IEA about introductions for HR in Dallas, TX.

Items from the floor

A demonstration on the educational online curriculum/modules from Brian Wagaman from Moss Enterprises resulted in the members agreeing that those educational training tools should be implemented into the Wind Energy Program.

IEA informed the members about the training site in Dallas and the possibility of providing internships. IEA will make introductions with the proper H.R. contact. Greg will follow-up with IEA.

Date of Next Meeting

TBD - Fall 2022

Minutes Submitted by:

Lisa J. Osborne

Criminal Justice Advisory

Agenda - May 10, 2024

Criminal Justice Advisory Committee

Friday, May 10, 2024
ZOOM Meeting 11:30 a.m.

1. Introductions: Lisa Osborne, Administrative Assistant, Liberal Arts
   Welcome: Ryan Wyckoff, Interim Dean of Liberal Arts; Rickey Williams, Professor, Criminal Justice
2. Old Business
   
   1. Website development
   2. Brochure development
   3. IT development
3. New Business
   
   1. Criminal Justice Advisory Committee (Agencies/Committee Members)
   2. College Express – Kelley Cervantes
   3. Internships-Summer 2024
   4. How can DACC assist in your agency’s recruitment?
4. Employment Opportunities
5. Items from the Floor

Minute - May 10, 2024

Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
Friday, May 10, 2024
ZOOM Meeting 11:30 a.m.

1. In attendance: Felicia Adkins, Warden DOC; Dr. Carl Bridges, DACC Provost; Gina Davis, DACC Perkins/Foundation; Thomas Gregory, Director VC Probation Office; Nathan Howie, DACC Security; LaTana Lillard, DACC Advising; Jane McFadden, Coroner VC; Penny McConnell, DACC Assistant VP; December Melville, Sergeant, ISP District 10; Rickey Williams, DACC Faculty; Ryan Wyckoff, Interim Dean L.A.; Chris Yates, Chief of PoliceDanville

    

2. Introductions: Lisa Osborne, Administrative Assistant, Liberal Arts turned the meeting over to Rickey Williams. Rickey Williams, Professor, Criminal Justice. Rickey welcomed everyone, asked each individual to introduce themselves, and proceeded with the agenda.

    

3. Old Business

   1. Brochure development: Request from Rickey to the members, if they see any updates to be made. It is being looked at by the branding team to insure the brochure is under guidelines, as per Dr. Bridges
   2. IT development: Milo and Live Scan are being kept up to date. If CRIM 210 is completed it will be updated.

    

4. New Business: Criminal Justice Advisory Committee (Agencies/Committee Members): The pendulum is swinging back to the need for more candidates and employees in the criminal justice field. Currently there are 70 officers in Danville. There is a need for this area to remain competitive. Excellent discussion to implement and host a criminal justice specific career fair at DACC. Vision to include all areas of law enforcement, with 4-6 hours that will inform attendees on what kind of careers can be expected, how to be competitive in the field, and hands-on activities. Chief Yates asked for thoughts, preparation, partnering with the training center academy, and modeling it after the BLAST Program in Danville. Possible partnership with District 118. The members will keep in touch to come up with an outline and dates for this fair the 2024-2025 academic year.

   Dr. Bridges called for involvement of our Career Services Department (Ami Siefert) to assist in planning this career fair with career specific activities and to present a realistic preview of careers. Lisa will follow-up with Ami and make introductions.

   Conversation with the members about age and education needed for IL State Police, this is considered a legacy career and is a great segue from the ROTC and military veterans. Sergeant Melville says this is an easy transition using the Dept. of Defenses Skill Bridge, ISP has been using it since 2023 and it is working very well. They must complete it within 180 days from the end of their service date, but ISP requires only 90 days.

   Director Thomas asked Sergeant Melville about recruits with bachelor’s degrees. Those candidates are few and far between.

   Rickey checked in with the group on course work? What else is needed? There seems to be a chasm between the community and the law enforcement departments. That needs to change and myths about law enforcement need dispelled. The community needs to get a sense of what law and order means for this community, officers are here to help. This will require real conversations between community members and law enforcement. The pay scale for law enforcement has changed in recent years and the pay for VC has increased to a competitive wage both for Danville PD and VC Probation. This should encourage more candidates to look into this as a career that can provide a quality of life.

5. College Express –Nick Chatterton: No update

    

6. Internships: There are two summer internships 2024. Rickey requests that members send him criteria and timelines for paperwork for internships to be accepted by each agency. The City of Danville takes a month to process and each agency has different requirements.

    

7. How can DACC assist in your agency’s recruitment: Ms. Lillard inquired about the differences in providing an AAS verses an AA Transfer. Rickey stated that age can be a factor in AAS, if a student is too young to apply to positions, but is ready to go to work. So the logistics can be a bit complicated and encouragement to pursue one degree over another may need to be individualized for each student.

   Chief Yates threw out the idea of tailoring the curriculum to fit a schedule so that the student can work while going to school. Other ideas included conversation about scholarships for those needing an associate or bachelor degree for candidates who have already had some classes at DACC or are needing to get their bachelor’s. Items like District 118’s Club 365 where alumni/stakeholders contribute $1 a day. Scholarships will go a long way to make a ‘no resistance’ pathway to completing a degree. Another idea was to have Vermilion County or the City have a fund for future employees to go to school or to pay off student loans; perhaps modeled after Northwestern?

8. Employment Opportunities: VCP is at full staff at the moment. ISP are in active hiring mode for code and uniform. They will also pay for tuition. Chief Yates informed that DPD is now doing testing 3 times a year. Waivers are paid for the first test. Currently, 5 positions can retire and others move in and out going to other agencies, so they keep hiring open. IDOC are recruiting for security and non-security positions.

    

9. Items from the Floor: Members expressed interest in coming to speak with the students at DACC. Rickey will need to coordinate with the members to arrange this for the students.

   Dr. Bridges opened a discussion regarding MILO. Is it valuable? Should the college continue to support its acquisition? Chief Yates explained the benefits and drawbacks of using MILO or VR. It’s only good if used as a supplement and to support all other teaching. It should be used to enhance curriculum that is already being taught in de-escalation, diversity, and mental health. Rickey concurred that it is used for scenario training from ‘how to talk to someone’ all the way to deadly force training

10. Next Scheduled Meeting: Spring 2025

Early Childhood Advisory

Agenda - September 25, 2026

Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Division
Early Childhood Education Advisory Committee Meeting
Date/Time: September 25, 2026 at 2:00PM
Location: Bremer 141/142

AGENDA

1. Welcome & Introductions - Kelly Alvarez
2. Open/Old Business - Kelly Alvarez
   
   1. Enrollment update - Program Updates
   2. College Express/Middle College
3. New Business
   
   1. Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Act (ECACE) - Dr. Penny McConnell
   2. CDC Learning - Kelly Alvarez/Melissa Hollingsworth
   3. Child Care Resource Center Updates - Tina Wiegel
   4. Illinois Dept of Early Childhood (DCFS) - Tina Woods - Kelly Alvarez
   5. Headstart Updates - Carissa Bouse
   6. Birth to Five Updates - Tammy Pollitt
   7. Director Updates - Any Directors
4. Employment Opportunities - Kelly Alvarez
5. Items from the Floor

Mission: Committed to teaching and learning, Danville Area Community College serves the community and transforms lives.

Minute - September 25, 2026

Early Childhood Advisory Committee Meeting
MINUTES
Friday September 25, 2026 at 2:00PM
Bremer Conference Room 141/142

1. Welcome & Introductions

   The following members were in attendance: Kelly Alvarez, DACC; Carissa Bouse, RPC Headstart; Tahleia Bradley, Leia's Blessed Babies Daycare Center & recent DACC graduate; Melissa Hollingsworth, DACC; Darcy McMahon, Vermilion County Preschool for All; Dr. Penny McConnell, DACC; Tammy Pollitt, Birth to Five Illinois; Tina Wiegel, Childcare Resource Service

   Each person introduced themselves and explained a little about their role.

2. Open/Old Business

   Enrollment Update/Program Updates - Kelly Alvarez

   There were nine students that graduated from the program for 2026. Two with the Education Certificate and seven with the Early Childhood AAS degree. Part of the success of the program can be contributed to the ECACE grant money that Illinois gave to schools that applied and were accepted to the consortium. DACC continues to be a part of the consortium. This money was granted to address the teacher shortage in Illinois. DACC used the funds to provide scholarships, textbooks, fees, and stipends to the students as well as purchases of equipment and supplies for the classroom. Kelly was also able to take some of her students to the NAYSE Conference in Nashville, TN. Some of them had never been outside of Illinois. They also attended Lisa Murphy's Ooey Gooey Workshop. The workshop was provided by Kaskaskia College with ECACE funds at that college.

   Kelly informed the members of the wonderful working relationship between her classes and the DACC CDC. The Center helps Kelly provide observation hours, but also goes beyond observing. They give coaching, feedback, and hands-on instruction. The criteria for observation is 2-hours, 1-hour of observation and 1-hour of hands-on for each visit. A total of 16 hours is required. This gives students the ability to try out activity plans they came up with in class. If other centers are able to provide observation hours it is always welcome. This would give students an opportunity in a variety of situations. One of the determinants of success is the relationships that Kelly builds with her students to keep them in the program.

   College Express/Middle College - Kelly Alvarez

   This is the program with local high schools that allows juniors/seniors to earn up to 12 credit hours towards a degree or certificate within the two years of instruction. Their tuition and books are paid for with a special agreement between the local high schools and the college. Currently about 20 students are in this program where classes are held Monday-Friday.

3. New Business/Updates

   Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Act - Dr. Penny McConnell

   ECACE is the legislated money from IL to the consortium of colleges to provide scholarships, textbooks, supplies, and stipends. The program continues, even though the funding is no longer available. The fiscal year report is due the end of September. A meeting she will attend in Bloomington in October will have the consortium discuss goals and pathways. The grant compelled 4-year schools to look at our graduate students that have goals to go on to get their bachelors and masters degrees and several of our students have applied and are finishing their schooling. The ECACE scholarships are still available, but not in such abundance. There is still a shortage of teachers in Illinois, so more work neeeds to be done. A 5-million dollar budget from the Governor of Illinois will be able to help at least some students to finish their degrees. The selection process excluded the one student in this area that applied. So the funds are not guaranteed.

   Tina Weigel from CCRS asked if any of the courses in the program would meet the requirements for Child Development Credentials (CDA). Dr. McConnell informed the members that EDUC 103, EDUC 260, and First Aid and Personal Safety are courses that can meet requirments for CDA, which is a national certification for early childhood educators.

   CDC Learning - Melissa Hollingsworth

   The staff at DACC's Child Development Center is made up of DACC alumni who have all been through the Early Childhood Program. This makes the collaboration between Kelly, the instructor and Melissa the Director seamless. The Center gives students a place to implement what they have learned in the classroom. A Real environment to play with theories. The College Express/Middle College students go to the center to observe once a week. They do plays and science experiments with the children at the center to get that hands-on experience. Melissa endeavors to build relationships with the students by answering questions at the Center, as well as speaking in the classroom. Connections = retainment.

   Childcare Resource Center - Tina Weigel

   CCRC provides quality improvement funds to centers and daycare's (excluding headstart) in six counties in Illinois (Champaign, Douglas, Iroquois, Macon, Piat, and Vermilion) to improve their Centers and provide training and other resources. . The Resource Center is short staffed at the moment so it is taking 12 days to look at requests and up to 30 days to process requests. They are hoping to have a blitz day to get through requests. They are also hoping to hire more people.

   Illinois Dept. of Early Childhood - Kelly Alvarez for Tina Woods

   There was a transition on July 1, 2026 to expand the IDEC as the lead agency for Child Care Licensing, Head Start State Collaboration Office Grant, Home Visiting, Early Intervention, the Child Care Assistance Program, Early Childhood Block Grant and a range of other early childhood support to families, providers and educators. Under this new umbrella Stacy Black from DCFS has shifted to new cases. In the reassignment Tina Woods obtained DACC CDC in her case load. A new directors portal is available that allows for background checks through DCFS. This portal is not without challenges as it is taking 3-weeks to obtain results from Illinois and other states can take a month or longer. IDEC has promised improvements.

   Headstart - Carissa Bouse

   The Headstart progam is finally open and now available in Danville, Gilman, Paxton and Watseka. Headstart is a program to help in-home daycares to provide materials and supplies to the daycare as well as funding for training. These items can include fencing, computers, dental exams or hearing/vision exams at the daycare. Althought they normally focus on family partners they will be partnering with Tahleia on her off-site center at Roselawn when it opens. Carissa offered for the students to be able to do observation hours with the facilities they work with as well as people to come to the classroom for presentations, contact would be Christy Martin.

   Birth to 5 Illinois - Tammy Pollitt

   Vermilion County is region 54. The Birth to Five program provides intervention services, resources to find childcare, preschool programs, and other support services. A needs survey was conducted by Vermilion Advantage and backed by elected officials and community members to determine local needs. They work with local employers to help provide resources on how a care center can be provided for employees. They also provide resources in the form of workshops collaborating with Vermilion Advantage. Beyond the Benefits Package: Childcare Solutions for Employers October 22 from 9-10:30AM at Danville Library

   Childcare 101: Finding and Affording Care in Vermilion County November 19 from 5-6:30pm at Danville Library

   Director Updates - any

   The long process of opening the care center on Roselawn is on-going, reports owner and director Tahleia Bradley. The center needed repairs, painting, and fire inspection. Because the process has taken so long she will have to re-open interviews to gather the staffing that is needed. Once opened the center will provide food, transportation, and after school teaching as well as teachers for the daytime classrooms. Four classrooms will provide care for 1) Infants 2) Toddlers 3) Three to five year olds 4) Six to twelve year olds.

4. Employment Opportunities

   Employment in centers and daycares is low at the moment.

5. Items from the Floor

   Birth to 3 - Darcy McMahon

   The Birth to three group is housed in D118 and works with Headstart and local daycares. This group also includes special needs children. They ended the year with 200-250 on the waitlist in Danville. illustrating the need for this support. Darcy also offered a place for students to be able to do observation hours.

   A flyer needs to be developed by Kelly that outlines our classes and what is offered at DACC. Professional development days with Kelly visiting Headstart is an opportunity. Kelly also made the members aware that if they have groups of people needing a class she and the college can work to set-up a specific class with specific days/times for Headstart who has funds to pay for classes. There would need to be enough students in the class for the college to put it on the schedule.

6. Next Meeting: Fall 2027

Submitted by,

Lisa J. Osborne

Culinary Arts Advisory

Agenda - June 20, 2023

Culinary Arts Advisory
June 20, 2023
Bremer Conference Center Room - 136
Lunch - 11:00 Meeting 11:30

1. Welcome/Introductions - Penny/Dana
2. Old Business
   
   1. College Express - Penny
      
      1. Nick - updates
      2. Skills USA - Nick/Dana
   2. Edit to degree
   3. Edits to certificate
3. New Business
   
   1. Updating items for culinary
4. Farm to Fork - Dana/Amanda
5. Updates from the community
6. Employment Opportunities
7. Items from the floor

Minute - June 20, 2023

Culinary Arts Advisory Committee

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
ZOOM Meeting 10:00 a.m.

MINUTES

ATTENDANCE: Dana Wheeler, Earl Steiner, Ryan Wyckoff, Nick Chatterton, Gina Davis, Ashley Polk, Jeanne Dunn

1. Introductions: Jeanne Dunn, Administrative Assistant, Liberal Arts

   Welcome: Ryan Wyckoff, Interim Dean of Liberal Arts, Dana Wheeler, Culinary Arts Instructor

   Ryan welcomed and thanked everyone for attending, and he encouraged people to contact

2. Old Business: Dana Wheeler
   

   1. Culinary Arts Program Updates

      Dana shared that the program is doing well. Interest is high, and the numbers are good. Graduates are successful in the field. Dana talked about her former student worker and program graduate who started in College Express. She also got certificates in the business program, and has been hired at the new Saltgrass steak house at the Golden Nugget Casino as a baker. Saltgrass management is very happy with her work.

      New Instructor: Anthony Brown is going to take over sanitation course for adults.

      Dana has worked to get larger equipment in the kitchen to expose students to what they will experience when they graduate and move into the industry. Most recently, a large tilt skillet was purchased through the Perkins grant. Students have been working really well with it, and it is definitely a time saver.

      Dana noted that when students come to DACC, in addition to finishing their Culinary Arts certificate, a lot of them go on and take other courses at DACC, deciding to get their Associates. This is something that Dana encourages. Dr. Bridges asked which programs students are doing for their Associates. Dana said they are taking their core courses, and then things like marketing, business law, accounting, public speaking – a lot of things Dana recommends to help them be more successful in the workforce. Dr. Bridges was interested to hear this and is building opportunities for students to continue and get their Associates degrees. He talked about identifying students who left without an Associates who are out working, but who could come back and finish.

      Dana asked Dr. Bridges about an Associates in Culinary Arts. It’s something she and the students have wanted for years. Dr. Bridges is putting that on his list of “to dos”. He has already asked other colleges to share info on their Culinary Arts degrees.

      Dana and her students are no longer doing day-to-day catering for DACC functions. These are now being handled through the Café (Suzette). This allows Dana’s students more time for classroom training. They will, of course, still be involved in some of the events that come to campus. This spring, they did the scholarship event for DHS, and received excellent feedback. They catered Employee Appreciation Day, again with excellent feedback. There is also community outreach helping with the annual Pancake and Sausage Day at the Civic Center by cooking the sausage here at DACC, and learning about how to transport food, keep it at the correct temperature, and retake temps upon arrival. There has been interest in having DACC Culinary students help out at the grills at the Civic Center next year.

      What was great about catering the Employee Appreciation Day is that it provided a chance to prepare some nicer entrees and other things that aren’t day-to-day. The students pick appetizers and desserts they’d like to try.

3. New Business

   1. College Express – Nick Chatterton

      Nick said that Culinary Arts continues to be very popular program. He loves the idea of potential Associates degree in Culinary Arts. Work study, field work – he’d like to see those possibilities.

      Dana said that all College Express students take the food handlers course and get certified. This has proven very helpful when it comes to students getting positions in the industry. Dana said Anthony Brown is teaching sanitation, and Dana is excited to have him be a part of the program. Mr. Wheeler said he’d come back if needed.

   2. Farm-to-Fork. Dana teaches this jointly with Amanda Krabbe. This summer’s class is the biggest yet with 15 students. Students want to know what to do with the produce they grow in their gardens. The course looks at different ways to use items, and also looking at how to grow them, which is Amanda’s field as the horticulture instructor. Through the course, students grow lots of herbs, and learn to make pesto, cilantro pesto, and how to dry herbs. They also learn how to make cheese, and then take the garden produce and cheese and make things like lasagna.

    

4. Updates from the Community

   Ashley Polk with the Vermilion County Health Department indicated that there haven’t been a lot of changes. Most recently there has been a latex glove ban. She said that the VCHD is always happy and available to come in and talk with classes. There is now Cottage Food Industry info/programs available.

   Dana talked about how the Culinary Arts program can take students in directions outside of the kitchen, like the Health Inspector path, and said she’d like VCHD to come in and talk about that.

5. Employment Opportunities

   In the Culinary Arts department, there is an open position for a 12-2 p.m. instructor. This is challenging to fill because of the time, when people in the field are busiest. Mr. Wheeler, who has retired, did say that he would be willing to come back if DACC doesn’t find someone in time for the fall semester.

6. Questions/Items from the Floor

   As there were no questions/items from the floor, the meeting was adjourned.

Submitted by Jeanne Dunn

June 27, 2023

Engineering Advisory Luncheon

Agenda - February 22, 2019

Engineering Advisory Luncheon Agenda

1. Introductions and welcome
2. Report out for engineering day
3. Enrollment review & recruiting ideas
4. Electronic mentoring programs
5. Recommendations for curriculum

Fitness Advisory Board

Minute - October 25, 2018

Fitness Advisory Board Meeting
October 25, 2018
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
DACC, Mary Miller Room 133

Attendance:

Dave Kietzmann, DACC
Kathy Sturgeon, DACC
Marcie Wright, DACC
Missy Simpson
Kasey Moore, Sculpt Fitness
Rachel Fenner
Nancy Allen, DACC
Dawn Nasser, DACC
Stephanie Potts, DACC
Cristin Prince, DACC
Laura Wiliams, DACC
Sarah Jones, YMCA
Virginia Pruitt, YMCA
Holly LeMier, DHS
Erin Griffin, DHS
Paula Cruppenink, DACC

Welcome - Kathy Sturgeon

• Networking important for students in the fitness program to secure positions in the field.

Introduction of members.

• Dual Enrollment and Community Education Opportunities
  • High school student can earn high school and college credit simultaneously. The state has removed requirement for fitness component at college level; because high school students are required to take fitness courses, a good fit for the dual enrollment component.
  • DACC making connections with business members. (See attachment) possibility of increasing enrollment numbers as well as a recruiting tool for gyms. DACC willing to waive tuition and course fees; only pay $20 processing fee. DACC also receives state apportionment. Courses have requirements. Coordination between gym and DACC. Orientation needed. Kyle instructor of record. Learning outcomes in Blackboard shell. All course requirements done at gym rather than DACC facilities. Seeking potential interest. Serving as a pilot; if successful, yoga, pilates, etc. could be possibilities. Offerings could be expanded. YMCA and Casey Moore in Hoopeston.

ACE Personal training Exam Requirements

• ACE Requirements to sit for Exam:
  • Students must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Students must hold a current adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate including live skills check.
  • Students must have completed high school (or the equivalent).

Curriculum Guide

• One year Program
• Personal Training I: Client Centered Exercise Prescription
• Personal Training II: Exercise Science for the Fitness Professionals (Basic Anatomy
  • Getting students to think outside of testing and into real life; the exam is more simulated; open for suggestions; students not understanding the question base; suggestion made to use more visual aids; doing more role playing geared towards the questions; get more hands on with the students; inquiry made about tests given in the class; tests in class are modeled closely to the exam. Take them to the fitness center and have them discuss with those working out issues, creating more of a clinical environment for the students’ learning.
• Personal Training III: ACE Personal Training Capstone

Textbooks Used for classes

• Client-Centered Exercise Prescription, Third Edition, John C. Griffin
• ACE Essentials of Exercise Science for Fitness
• Barron’s E-Z Anatomy and Physiology
• American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer Manual, Fifth Edition
• ACE Personal Trainer Manual Study Companion, Fifth Edition

ACE Testing Domains

• Domain I: Client Interviews and Assessments(31% of old exam; 23% of new exam)
  • Students learn to create a credible and trusting relationship with clients to obtain relevant health and lifestyle information necessary for successful program design and outcomes.
  • Labs: Client interviews, obtaining questionnaires, and determining risk stratification as well as identifying the need for medical clearance and referrals. This domain also includes client behaviors, exercise preferences, and goals.
• Domain II Program Design and Implementation (33% of old exam; 31% of new exam) covers how to create client programs that focus on healthy lifestyles through the development of individualized physical activity, nutrition, and education necessary to improve and maintain health, fitness, weight, body composition, and metabolism.
  • Labs include: Interpreting the results of the client interview, and assessment of data, defining program goals and design safe and effective exercise and lifestyle programs. As well as apply appropriate exercise parameters such as frequency, intensity, duration and type.
• Domain III Program Progression and Modification (19% of old exam; 26% of new exam): This section covers how to monitor and modify programs designed to improve health, weight, body composition, and metabolism, and maintain client adherence.
  • Labs: Recognition and respond to lapses in program adherence by identifying barriers and help establish and implement support systems and/or solutions. We also discuss routinely evaluating client exercise program through using assessment data, observations, client feedback to progress and modify programs as needed.
• Domain IV: Professional Conduct, Safety and Risk Management (17% of old exam; 20% of new exam) covers how to fulfill responsibilities through continued education, collaboration and awareness of professional standards and practices necessary to protect clients, stakeholders, and the personal trainer.
  • Labs: Apply risk management strategies in accordance with recognized standards, guidelines, laws and regulations to protect the client, personal trainer and other relevant parties in order to reduce risk of injury and liability.
• Inquiry made about purpose of the course; purpose clarification made that there is a dual purpose: 1. Ability to pass the fitness training exam 2. To become a viable personal trainer
• Assessments gaining client trust
• Importance of confidentiality, verifying correct program and knowing when to have a doctor’s waiver; learning client behavior, focusing on healthy lifestyles, educating clients (e.g. diabetes, etc.), maintaining healthy body composition, identifying red flags, applying appropriate exercise programs
• Assist clients to maintain healthy body metabolisms, forming support systems for client, increase the statistics of clients quitting the gym after 3 months, talk to the client and establish relationship
• Laws – Negligence, liability, CEU’s
• Must have 500 points or more to pass; results not shown to students; each question has different point amounts; 150 questions multiple choice; 3 hours to take the test; tough exam

ACE personal Trainer Pass Rates

• Spring 2017: 12 took the class 4 took the exam 2 passed (ACE Course only)
• 2017-2018: 4 took the classes 3 took the exam 2 passed
• 2018-2019: 4 students currently enrolled
• Practice exams online an effective tool; the fee for them is minimal and they are very good tools for success
• Exam can be taken again if failed; fee must be paid; no set time for re-takes; Kylie recommends a month
• Exam fee paid the first time for the exam
• Inquiry made as to why students are not taking the exam but are taking the class. Not known. Possibility of their not being prepared. Students realized how difficult personal training is along with the exam and certification. Online options with open book are available; competition for our program. Our program is quality.

Break-out Sessions (Questions below)

• How do you suggest that we market this program to boost enrollment?
• Based on your experience, what do you suggest that our program should focus on to assist more students in passing their personal training exam?
• We are having issues getting test results as far as how well students do in certain domains of the exam, what strategies would you suggest for gathering information of student strengths or weaknesses with the exam? Kylie has already asked ACE to consider a record keeping that breaks down performance by domains to assist instructors.
• Is there a class, lab, or skill set that you are looking for when you are hiring personal trainers that would assist students to be better prepared when they enter the field other than what is being offered?

Closing Remarks - Kylie Dryer

Meeting was adjourned

Nursing Program Advisory Council Meeting

Agenda - October 29, 2018

Danville Area Community College Nursing Program
Advisory Council Meeting
October 29, 2018
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Welcome and Introductions - Dr. Stephen Nacco, President

• DACC Staff & Administration
• Nursing Faculty
• Advisory Committee members
• Students

Discussion and Approval of 2017 Meeting Minutes - Mary S. Skinner, Director of Nursing Education

Clinical Affiliation Updates - Community Members

Nursing Program Updates - Mary S. Skinner, Director of Nursing Education

• Current enrollment
• LPN to RN Part time program
• Simulation Education Center ACEN Standards Update
• ACEN Reaccreditation Site Visit Fall 2018
• Program Outcomes
• End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes

Brainstorming Session - Mary S. Skinner

Closing Remarks - Mary S. Skinner

• Future plans
• Community Needs

Adjournment - Director of Nursing Education

Minute - October 29, 2018

Danville Area Community College Nursing Program
Advisory Council Meeting
October 29, 2018
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Meeting Objectives:

• Advise college administration and nursing faculty in matters of policy, curriculum development and evaluation
• Gather input from key stakeholders within the community related to clinical experiences for students as well as potential changes in clinical practice that effect the faculty and students in the Nursing Program
• Share updated information within the Nursing Program and ensure the current information is properly interpreted to the surrounding community

Reports Distributed:

Agenda
2017 Advisory Meeting Minutes
List of Current Advisory Members
End of Program Student Learning Outcomes
Employer Survey
Program Outcome Table

Attendance at Meeting: 25

Amber Nibling, Carle	Mimi Skinner, DACC, Director of Nursing
Gina George, VA	Angela Shaffer, DACC, Faculty
Melissa Rome, VC Health Department	Cathy Jo Sroufek, DACC, Faculty
Naomi Yonke, Parent Rep	Connie Schroeder, DACC, Faculty
Amie Musk, DACC, Counseling	Dianne Meers, DACC, Faculty
Melanie Green, DACC, Counseling	Erica Johnson, DACC, Faculty
Bob Mattson, DACC	Joanna Commons, DACC, Faculty
Dave Kietzmann, DACC, VP	Nicole Carter, DACC, Faculty
Dr. Stephen Nacco, DACC, President	Shannon Childers, DACC, Faculty
Kathy Sturgeon, DACC, Dean MSHP	Kari Free, Student 1219 Cohort
Shaney Wright, DACC, TRIO	Darcy Davis, Student 1219 Cohort
Patricia Brown, Retired DACC, Faculty	James East, Student 0520 Cohort
Angel Fellers, DACC, Office Assistant

Welcome:

Dr. Nacco welcomed and thanked all for their input for the program.

Director Skinner introduced everyone else in attendance.

Clinical affiliation Updates:

Carle: Amber Nibling reported that the Carle Nurse Residency Program is now accredited.

OSF Danville and Urbana: The buy-out of Presence has opened up doors for more clinical sites. They are reaching out to us for more involvement.

VA: We have expanded our clinicals; this past summer the part time cohort went to the VA for Mental Health. Wexford Health: Students go to the prison for clinical observations

Nursing Program Updates:

Cohort Student Numbers

• Cohort 1218 PT LPN-RN – 6
• Cohort 0519 – 32
• Cohort 1219 – 15
• Cohort 0520 – 35

New Requirements Fall 2019

• In Fall 2019 all general educations courses will now be prerequisites completed with a C or better. (Survey of Statistics can must be completed before start of 2nd year nursing)
• Also, recommended GPA will now be a required Minimum GPA 2.5

Simulation Education

Sim lab is expanding.

• State board of nursing allows a maximum of 25% of clinical to be simulation. We will have 2 clinical simulations in NURS 192 and 1 clinical simulation the other nursing courses. This is under the state maximum due to adequate clinical opportunities.
• Per Laerdal’s recommendation; we have hired sim techs and will have a task force to work on improving/implementing clinical simulation.
• We plan to work with Medical Imaging and Health Information Tech for inter-disciplinary involvement.

ACEN Reaccreditation Fall 2018 Preliminary results

• Fully compliance in all Standards
• Several small areas that need development
• Final report will be released in Spring 2019

Pass Rates – First time test takers (Expected Level of Achievement (ELA) 75%)

• 1217 cohort 92% (25 of 27 passed)
• 0518 cohort 80% (19 of 24 passed)

Completion Rate (ELA 65% will complete the program within 6 semesters)

• 2018 = 60% - We lost a lot early in the program. We had a special meeting with the students that left and received valuable input. Changes were made as a result of that information.
• 2017 = 80%
• 2016 = 95%
• 2015 = 89%

Employment Rate (ELA 80% of the graduate will have a job in nursing within six months after graduation)

• 2017 = 100% (29 surveys distributed, 28 returned)
• 2016 = 100% (70 surveys distributed, 63 returned)
• 2015 = 100% (36 surveys distributed, 9 returned)

Brain Storming Session

This was a vigorous breakout activity with each table offering their ideas via a SWOT-type analysis of the Nursing Program

What do we do well?

• Incorporate ATI better with med sheets
• Wants us to succeed and is willing to help
• Asks for student input/is fair
• Helps with wading through large amounts of material
• Accept Feedback from community
• Professionalism
• Faculty display professionalism with students. Good role modeling expected of the students
• Streamline VA Process for New students
• New student orientation
• Requiring pre-requisites now
• 8 week pre-requisites courses
• Strategies to improve pass rates
• Prep for ACEN site visit
• Good clinical prep

What can we do better?

• Admission interview-informal or letters of recommendations
• Expand clinical sites – More patient’s, more hands on, checklists, ambulance ride, ER, urgent care experiences
• Increase diverse clinical opportunities (nights and weekends)
• Have Case studies for each unit (Med-Surg)
• More clinical simulation experience – related to each unit
• Reviewing/test feedback on information people missed
• Incorporate more ATI into classroom learning
• Preceptor opportunities with nurses in clinical settings for consistency
• Stress importance of bedside nursing
• Revamp the skills labs (timing, long, skills check off sheets)
• Sim Lab (evaluate by students)
• Peer mentoring
• Communicate official changes to program to advisors sooner
• Applications – develop report
• Define GPA in regards to application. Do we want cumulative or Prerequisite only course GPA?
• Why aren’t students completing?
• Focus on consistent pass rates
• Focus on consistent completion rates
• Expand knowledge and partnership with WIOA
• Collaborate with CNA Program

What should we keep on doing?

• Helping us learn how to critically think, priority care
• Making clinicals feel like a safe learning environment
• Black Board modules
• Keep working with community and clinical partners
• Required General Education courses
• Receiving community input
• Sim Lab/utilization

Add to Course description that students are qualified to sit for CNA test after successfully completing NURS 192.

Health Department would like for students to help put on a Flu Clinic next Fall.

Health Department will be doing a full scale disaster drill and need student involvement.

Closing Remarks

Future Plans – We would like to have a simulation education center for community staff development. We would like to offer contact hour in-services for community staff development.

Adjournment 1:50 PM

Minutes submitted by: Angel Fellers, Healthcare Professions Office Assistant

Medical Imaging Advisory Board Meeting

Agenda - October 11, 2018

Danville Area Community College Nursing Program
Medical Imaging
Advisory Board Meeting
October 11, 2018 - 12:00 PM

Welcome and Introductions - Dr. Stephen Nacco, President

Introductions - Committee Members

Overview of programs - Tammy Howard

• Number of students
• Costs
• Clinical Sites
• Equipment
• Accreditation

Programs Effectiveness Data

Employment Outlook

Rad Tech Program Changes

Student Recruitment

Clinical Site Concerns

Equipment Needs

Breakout session (Echo, Sono, Rad CI's, Management, DACC employees)

Recommendations/Open Discussion

Minute - October 11, 2018

Medical Imaging Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
October 11, 2018

1. Attendance at meeting

   Stephanie Yates	Lori Starwalt	Dr. Stephen Nacco
   Scott Greenlee	Mary Westley-Brown	Dave Kietzmann
   Patti McCord	Aaron Richardson	Kathy Sturgeon
   Travis Taylor	Nicole Ryerson	Amie Must
   Kim Bensyl	Jamie Moreland	Melanie Green
   Mike Erdman	Melissa Murineanu	Angel Fellers
   Jamie Bryant	Heidi Young	Danielle Vogal

2. Reports/handouts
   
   1. Medical Imaging Program Costs
   2. Rad Tech Program Completion /Job Placement/Exam Pass Rates
   3. Sonography Program Completion /Job Placement/Exam Pass Rates
   4. Echocardiography Program Completion /Job Placement/Exam Pass Rates
   5. Current Rad Tech Curriculum
   6. New Proposal Rad Tech Curriculum
   7. Sonography Curriculum
   8. Echocardiography Curriculum

3. Open

   Dr. Nacco welcomed everyone and thanked them for attending.

4. Overview of Programs
   

   1. Number of Students - Applications are down

      Program	Current student	Accepted	Notes
      Echo	7	10	1 did not pass ARRT, Wasn't for her, Medical reason
      Sono	5	9	3 dropped prior to start date
      Rad Tech 2nd Year	12	14	1 dropped prior to start date, 1 dismissed
      Rad Tech 1st Year	13	14	1 dropped prior to start date

   2. Cost

      Programs	Credits	Costs (estimated)*	Length
      Rad Tech Program	71 credits	$17,585	2 yr. A.A.S
      Echo	41 credits	$13,545	1 yr adv certificate
      Sono	40 credits	$13,250	1 yr adv vertificate

      *Estimated Price includes books, physical exam, drug screen, background check, uniforms.

      *Additional Costs: State licensure, certification fees

   3. Clinical Sites

      Rad Tech - Carle Fairchild & Vermilion, Carle Hoopeston, Illiana VA Medical Center, Horizon Health Paris, OSF Sacred Heart, OSF Heart of Mary – Cath Lab, Rossville Med. Clinic, St. Vincent Williamsport

      Echocardiography - Carle Foundation Hospital, Christie Clinic, OSF Sacred Heart Danville, OSF Heart of Mary Urbana, OSF St. Francis Peoria, Memorial MC Springfield, Unity Point Peoria*, VA*

      Sonography - Advocate BroMenn Medical Center*, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Fairchild/Hoopeston, IU Lafayette, OSF Heart of Mary, OSF Sacred Heart, Freeport Hospital*

      *Not Confirmed

      For Echocardiography and Sonography, we try to place student in a facility close to their home that will sign an affiliate agreement with our programs.

   4. Equipment

      Current equipment includes: 

      Rad Tech-Table top processor film/screen, CR Carestream VitaFlex, DR Vivix-S Wireless, and AmRad Energized x-ray room

      Echo – GE Vivid E9 2012, EKG Machine

      Sono – Toshiba Xario 2011

   5. Accreditation

      JRCERT 8 years/4 year interim report is due in December. 
      DACC is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and will have a site visit in March 2019.
      Echo and Sono accreditation is under the HLC.

5. Programs Effectiveness Data (handouts)

   Program	Program Completion Rate 2017/2018	Job Placement 2017/2018	1st Attempt Pass Rate 2017/2018
   Echo	100%/50%	100%/100%	100%/100% SPI 100% Adult Echo
   Sono	60%/80%	67%/100%	100%/71% SPI 100% Abd., 100% OB/GYN
   Rad Tech	86%/71%	100%/	92%/90%

   The benchmark for completion rate is 80%. We will be evaluating the Rad Tech low completion rate.

   Job Placement - Tammy spoke of the information that was on all 3 forms; stated that facilities are contacting her for students to apply for positions after graduation because they have jobs available. There are more jobs available than graduates.

   It was suggested to include SPI? During program after Physics.

6. Rad Tech Program Changes

   Starting in June instead of August.

   Allow to graduate in May. This will make them more competitive with surrounding programs.

   We will be adjusting clinical credits.

   This proposal has been approved by our Academic Advisory committee and Office of Instruction.

   Next it will go to ICCB (Illinois Community College Board).

7. Student Recruitment

   We have participated in several DACC activities including College Fair, Health Professions Day, Ag Day, visits from high schools, talked with area high school counselors, visited DACC classes, traveled to local community colleges (for Echo and Sono). We have advertised on radio and Facebook as well. Extended deadlines have been offered to get more applications.

   Suggestions that was made from the advisory committee: A video Ad interviewing CI’s, at Health Professions Day have tech’s come in to talk to potential students, go to medical facilities or send marketing material to medical facilities, hand out information material during parades (Labor Day etc.), look into Carle’s Scrub Camp (healthcare career recruitment for 14-18yr olds)

8. Clinical Site Concerns

   Echo and Sonography are having issues with sites not taking our students due to other programs crossing over into our area.

   Rad Tech students have limited experience with trauma, flouro, and surgery.

9. Equipment Needs

   Sonography Machine – dual platform.

   We are currently working with foundation on getting donor funds to help with this purchase. Portable X-Ray Machine.

   If any facility would like to donate a used machine they can get a tax credit. Kim stated that she will look into it at her facility. They might be able to help.

10. Breakout Session Feedback

    Attached is each sessions feedback.

11. Items from the floor (Recommendations/Open Discussion)

    None. Everyone left as there breakout sessions were finished.

12. Closing remarks

    Thank you to everyone for coming and being strong supporters of our programs.

13. Date of next meeting

    TBD

Minutes submitted by: Angel Fellers

Minutes Continued - Advisory Board Break out session with Managers (10/11/18)

1. Possibility of expanding clinicals to other sites (Heart of Mary or Carle)
   • All mangers agreed that it was a good idea to expand the students into larger facilities for more experience with trauma, fluoro, and surgery. Carle and Heart of Mary managers were going to check their status of current students and their managers.
2. Any ideas for recruiting
   • None
3. Any improvement or areas where we are not meeting expectations?
   • None
   • Scott Greenlee inquired about starting an Online/Hybrid course.
4. Any concerns starting in the summer?
   • None, excellent idea.

Additional comments:

• Create an alumni mailing list and ask for donations. These donations could be used for students who are unable to afford to take their exam or for imaging equipment. I will check with Dean to make sure this is appropriate and does not take anything from Foundation.
• Scott Greenlee recommended Julius Hegeler II foundation and Vermilion Healthcare Foundation for grants and/or funding.
• If we are unable to acquire the funds for a Sonography machine let him know and he will look into any possible used machines from OSF.

Breakout Session - Sono and Echo

• Specific deadlines on Comps. Starting with most commonly seen organs. All comps for that semester to be completed 2 weeks prior to end of semester.

  Jamie and I also mentioned that we will have a binder also available with all the clinical paperwork that will stay at the clinical site. All Clinical Instructors agreed with the deadlines and that this would be helpful so that rather than having to consistently remind students about deadlines, the binders with comps and paperwork for the students will be available to all techs and the CI’s.

• Splitting General US into Fall/Spring with students at clinicals one day/week in fall.

  All the CI’s thought this was an excellent idea. I shared that the challenge to this would be getting students accepted early enough that I am able to place them at clinical sites for the start of fall. Perhaps we could get 4 or 5 sites to agree that every year we can send at least 2 students to them one day per week just for observation.

• How do CI’s feel about switching student sites during clinicals?

  This was a question from Jamie. The general sonography CI’s were very opposed to this idea. The echo CI thought it would be fine.

• Evaluation suggestions? Show new rubric for evaluations. Show Learning contract.

  The CI’s liked the idea of the weekly rubric for communication with the students. We asked that they fill it out each Friday and scan/email to Jamie and me. Then they can place the original in the student binder that will become part of the student’s file at the end of the year. The purpose behind the rubric is to be able to monitor skill sets that are specific to ultrasound and get quicker feedback from the CI’s to be able to get early intervention to help the student if he or she is falling behind in specific skill sets.

• Option to give 4 more months of scan time to students who are not quite ready to graduate?

  All CI’s agreed that up to 4 months of additional scan time in the fall semester would be a benefit to students who need a bit more guidance before being released into the ultrasound career.

• ATL 5000 no longer functioning. Using Philips Lumify but are in need of another system.

  Dr. Nacco announced that our grant department has secured funds to be able to purchase a dual-platform system to be used by both echo and sono.

Breakout Session - Rad Tech

1. If resources were unlimited, what would you implement to the current program in order to our students more successful?
   • Be more aware. If phone is ringing, pick it up.
   • Better customer service in general.
   • Wish we had a home base facility
2. What are some things that our students are lacking? Clinically or didactically.
   • Making the connection between it all.
   • Still struggle with techniques.
3. Do you feel you make an impact on our students? If not, are you restricted from doing so?
   • Yes, no. No elaboration.
4. Would you be open to student/tech assignments? When the schedule permits and patient care is not faltered, is it realistic to have yourself and/or techs work with students on assignments or projects created in the future?
   • Yes.
   • Tammy and Heidi have discussed having a sign sheet that would state anatomy was discussed on certain images or patients.
   • They were receptive to that when time allowed for it. Only concern was some techs being uncomfortable with the anatomy reviews.

Also, CI’s would like to come and speak to new students at DACC before they start clinical for the 1st time to help them feel more comfortable.

Break Out Session with DACC

1. Any concerns with starting classes in the summer?
   • Application not including spring grades
   • When will be the deadline
2. What’s the best way to get the word out once it’s approved?
   • Need out ASAP
   • College and personal Facebook, Twitter
3. Recommended classes for summer to increase credit hours for financial aid?
   • Med term (also have Sono/Echo take if degree is not in healthcare)
   • Not nutrition
   • Marcie talked about creating and EHR course, if she does this would be a great course
   • Sim experience course
4. Ideas for recruiting?
   • Offer part-time cohort
   • Offer online/hybrid
   • Parade handouts
   • DACC Facebook page/share on personal page
   • Create Alumni list – ask for their help with recruiting
5. Additional items
   • To help with student waiting to test due to funding – incorporate test fee in course fee (divided across courses)
   • Request funding from foundation to help with test cost
   • Dr. Nacco stated that we need to do the physical marketing but we can request for it to come out of Marketing’s budget.

Health Information Technology Program Advisory Council

Agenda - December 19, 2022

Danville Area Community College 
Health Information Technology Program
Advisory Council Meeting
Monday December 19, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
(ZOOM Meeting Info below)

Agenda Item	Speaker
Welcome & Introductions	Kelly Johnson
Review 2021 Minutes Comments/Acceptance	Members
Professional Practice Experience (PPE) Epic Modules	Kelly Johnson Marcie Wright
Feed-back / Recommendations from PPE Sites 2022 practicum experiences / community projects	Kelly Johnson PPE Supervisors Student Members
RHIT School Score Report Review results, discuss Added Mometrix Study Guide Updated RHIT Test Prep Manual 9th edition Add Early RHIT testing as requirement Recommendations based on Score Report AHIMA Reporting changes CCHIM December Town Hall Meeting	Kelly Johnson Members
CAHIIM Accreditation Review Site visit in Spring 2022 Accreditation Review Results Remarks/Suggestions from reviewers	Kelly Johnson Members
CAHIIM Summit on Higher Education 2022	Kelly Johnson Members
IPE Development	Kelly Johnson
Recruiting Efforts	Kelly Johnson
Public Health Billing Certificate New Cancer Registry Management Certificate New College Express Updates	Kelly Johnson Members
Community of Interest Suggestions for student projects Hosted November CIHIMA meeting- student presentation/participation Survey Results	Members
Closing Remarks	Kelly Johnson Members

Join Zoom Meeting 12/19/2022 12-1pm 

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Minute - December 19, 2022

Health Information Technology Advisory Meeting
December 19, 2022 12:00 - 1:30
Zoom

Present:

Kelly Johnson	Elizabeth Welter
Marcie Wright	Dr. Nicole Carter
Katelyn Roberts	Lisa Rodgers
Susan Freed, Christie Clinic	Kerri Thurman
Rakai Garth, Carle	Michele Duke
Mollie Felix, The Pavillion	Amie Musk
Michele Budnovich, DACC HITT Student	Kathy Sturgeon
Grayce Roberts, DACC HITT Student	Dr. Carl Bridges
Jene Schingel	Sarah Skellinger
Dr. Stephen Nacco	Grace Wilson

Information/Paperwork received via email:

Agenda

Kelly Johnson welcomed everyone for attending. Introduced new members, Sarah Skellinger and Lisa Rodgers. Kelly Johnson then thanked all for serving on our Advisory Board.

2021 Minutes

Minutes were emailed prior to the meeting for review. Kelly Johnson asked for acceptance, Elizabeth Welter mentioned to accept and approve the minutes, Kathy Sturgeon 2nd motion.

• The first anonymous survey question was asked “Do you prefer the Advisory Board Meeting to be; in person, face to face, or no preference”. The majority answered virtual, whereas 8.33% said face to face, and 25% answered no preference.

Professional Practice Experience (PPE)

Kelly Johnson thanked all clinical sites. Discusses a unique project that VA needed help on, where a group of Pathologists needed assistance with a coding problem that they had been trying to find a solution for. This issue was related to proper coding techniques for certain pathology procedures to ensure the pathologists were getting correctly compensated for according to the work they were doing. To assist with this project, Kelly Johnson, Marcie Wright, and a second year student met with the pathologists through microsoft teams bi weekly at first, then on a monthly basis in order to determine the needs and the scale of the project. The VA will cite the HIT program at DACC for the assistance the program provided in completing this project on the National VA Education site.

Graduate Survey Question

What qualities/skills were expected of you upon employment that were not included in the HIT program? The answer was “Familiarization with Epic and Optum encoder”.

Marcie Wright thanks all clinical sites. There was a request to see more Epic training, but Epic is very guarded about protecting their Electronic Health Record (EHR) making it difficult for the students to gain access to practice at their PPE sites. OSF’s education department has agreed to assign the HIT students epic modules, so when the students go to OSF for PPE, they will be assigned Epic modules that walk the students through all the processes that the different areas of OSF use in Epic. At this time, Carle and Christie Clinic have indicated they do not have the ability to get the access to be able to create or assign modules in Epic. Rakai Garth states that she has requested access for students to Epic to log in and for work use, she wants to focus more on it, especially for working on projects. Marcie Wright asked about generic training modules. Rakai Garth states“Two epic modules for students to participate in”. Susan Freed states that they don't get the security access, although they have a lot of hands-on and shadowing. Security request takes a long time and is too long to get it for the students, before their PPE is over.

Marcie Wright exclaims how great of an opportunity and learning experience the project with the VA was and asks everyone if there any projects that can be given to students, because they are always looking for new student projects and are looking for next year.

Feedback/Recommendations from PPE sites

Mentoring opportunities has been a topic in local professional meetings, discussing the need of a mentor for the HIM students. The connection between a mentor and a student is important because it can help guide the student towards graduation as well as going on to get their credentials and take the RHIT exam. There has been a noticeable drop in the amount of students who actually take the RHIT exam after graduation. If students wait 6 months after graduation to take the RHIT exam, their passing rate decreases by 50%. The longer the students wait to take the RHIT exam, the less likely they are to pass.

An employer survey question was asked “What are the strengths of the graduate(s) of this program?” The response was “We would like to see more students take the RHIT exams. We can only have certified individuals for coder positions, which is our real need”.

Kelly Johnson explains how there were some barriers that have been removed within the past few years by Marcie Wright in regard to taking the RHIT test. The main barrier that was removed is that there is not going to be a testing fee post graduation. Every year there is one free exam that is bundled in with their textbook purchases in that last semester. The real issue has not fully been detected, it has been researched but is not made clear if it is due the impact COVID 19, or the falling off of mentors due to COVID 19. Kelly Johnson then states that if there is anyone who would like to aid in mentoring the HIT students, that Kelly Johson and Marcie Wright will facilitate those connections. Guest speakers are one way those connections can be facilitated, and have been found proven very effective. Guest speaking can be done in person or virtual, and if there is anyone that wants to be a guest speaker then can reach out to Kelly Johnson. The date will be lined up with when that specific guest speaker’s particular professional field is being covered in the course.

• Two more survey questions were asked regarding mentoring. The first question asked was “Do you believe that mentoring HIT students and grads will result in more students and grads taking the RHIT?’. There were 12 participants who answered yes, and 2 participants responded that they were not sure. The second survey question asked was “Would you like to learn more about being a guest speaker in the HIT program?”. There were 8 participants who answered that they were interested in guest speaking, and 5 participants answered no.

During the 2021 Advisory Board meeting, there were recommendations for the possibility of making the early RHIT test a mandatory component of one of the final semester courses. By making the RHIT test a mandatory component of the course, this would aid in the number of students taking the test and address the drop of students taking the test. This is intended to be implemented into the program by Fall of 2024. Early RHIT testing is where students in a CAHIIM-accredited HIA or HIT program enrolled in their final term of study are eligible to take the certification exam early. In order for students to take the exam early they must; be currently enrolled in their last term of study and have completed their course work but have not yet graduated. Early RHIT testing is currently available to the students but not very many students use it to their advantage. Early testing gives candidates a significant competitive advantage immediately upon graduation and also helps distinguish them from other individuals.

• The fourth survey question was asked “Do you think making early RHIT testing for our final semester students will result in more credentialed grads?”. All 13 participants answered yes.

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) School Score Report

For the reporting period of 1/1/2022-9/30/2022, the Danville Area Community College Pass rates were at 100% whereas the national average pass rates were at 70%. The DACC pass rate increased 16% from last year, and the national average pass rate decreased 8%. There has been an added Mometrix study guide for HITT 260, which is a final semester class. There is also an updated RHIT test prep manual 9th edition, and this textbook is for HITT 250.

CAHIIM Accredited

The Danville Area Community College Health Information Technology Program Accreditation Review that was finalized this year was a resounding success. The program received a rare “Perfect” score and there were no deficiencies found. Kelly Johnson explained that Marcie Wright had been preparing for this perfect score for quite some time and that they both worked very hard to get there. Kelly Johnson and Marcie Wright both exclaimed the appreciation they have for the instructors and PPE sites.

Updates and New Offerings

Marcie Wright received tenure, and all attendees were congratulating her on her wonderful success. Kelly Johnson welcomed and introduced the new office assistant Katelyn Roberts.

There will be a new 4 course College Express program for local high school students to take starting in Fall 2023. By doing so, this will give high school students more information regarding HIM before they leave highschool. The highschool students can also receive 12-16 college credits at the end of four semesters and are free to the students. This will help bring more highschool students into the HIM world and greater enrollment in the certificate and degree program is highly anticipated as a result.

A new NCRAAccredited certificate in the process of being added. This will be a Cancer R egistry Management Certificate. Cancer registries are data information systems that manage and analyze data on cancer patients and survivors. Cancer registries are maintained to ensure that health officials have accurate and timely information on cancer incidence, treatment, and survivorship. Cancer registrars work with these registries to provide vital data to cancer researchers. This certificate will prepare our students to work as cancer registrars and to sit for the national certified tumor examination.

The target audience for the Cancer Registry Management Certificate are individuals who wish to begin a career as a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) or wish to further advance their existing roles in healthcare by adding the CTR to their skill set and credentials. Applicants to the program must have already completed an Associate’s degree in any field and have completed the four prerequisites for the program including Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology, Computer Basics in Healthcare and Medical Terminology.

Completers will receive a Certificate in Cancer Registry Management indicating that they have received education and training to capture a complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for cancer patients. Completers will also be eligible to sit for the Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) exam administered by the National Cancer Registrars Association. The CTR credential is vital to those wishing to work in the cancer registry field similar to a nurse or x-ray technician needing a credential to gain employment.

There was a discussion of getting this added to the offerings as it is within the HIT industry. There was a barrier of almost 2000 hours in person practicum with a CTR in the field. COVID made this impossible and even without COVID it was a very tall order. Fortunately, the NCRA has just developed a virtual practicum to meet the requirement. Students will receive all of the training necessary to become a CTR, including the virtual practicum. They can have either a full-time career in the field or it can be something to supplement their income as many of the jobs are remote.

The DACC board has approved this program and the following steps are to now undergo ICCB review of a 40+ page document that has been prepared to explain why this program is necessary. The goal is to have everything in place to offer the program in Fall of 2023.

• The fifth survey question was asked “Did you know that cancer registry jobs are among the fastest growing jobs?”. Only 5 participants answered “yes” whereas 7 participants answered “no”.

Community of Interest

Kelly Johnson asked if anyone had any suggestions for community education/ service learning projects/ mentoring. During the November 17 CIHIMA meeting program student Michele Budnovich did an incredible job presenting her Blockchains presentation to the November 17 CIHIMA meeting. She wowed the State Professional Association so much that they have posted her presentation on the ILHIMA website. Kelly Johnson congratulated Michele.

Surveys

Employer Survey

• Graduates demonstrate the knowledge necessary to function in the job
• Graduates conducts him/herself in an ethical and professional manner
• Graduates demonstrate the ability to think critically, solve problems, and develop appropriate action steps.
• Graduates are able to perform the technical skills required for his/her job.
• Graduates communicate effectively.
• Graduates manage their time efficiently while functioning in their job.
• Graduates function effectively as a member of the work team.
• Overall, the quality of the graduates from this program meet employer expectations.

Employer Survey Free Text Responses

1. Please provide suggestions that will help this program to better prepare future graduates to meet the needs of this employer. If you have NOT recently hired a graduate from this program, please indicate why:
   • Not aware of applicants applying for positions
   • Have not had any openings
   • As government, we have a boarding process. We are unable to compete with private sector salaries at the beginning of their careers.
2. If you had opening, what job titles would you consider appropriate for graduates of this program:
   • None at this time. All positions require a bachelor's degree and/or clinical degree of RN, etc
   • HIT Coder, HIT ROI
   • RHIT

Graduate Survey

35% full time 66.67% not employed

• Students feel they were prepared to perform as an HIM professional.
• 100% Obtained the RHIT credential within 1-6 months of graduating the HIT program.
• 100% of students are not attending a college/university
• 100% of graduates, since graduating, have completed 0-6 hours of college/university.
• 100% of graduates strongly agree that they acquired the knowledge necessary to function in their current job.
• 50% of graduates strongly agree that the HIT program prepared them with the HIM skills to perform as an HIM professional. The other 50% generally agree.
• 100% of the graduates strongly agreed that the HIT program prepared them to; Conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner, manage their time efficiently while functioning in their current job, and function effectively as a team leader.
• 100% of the graduates rated the DACC HIT Program as Excellent.

CAHIIM Summit 2022

All 3 of the HIT- credentialed program instructors were able to attend the 2022 CAHIM Summit. The first major takeaway from the summit was the diversity initiative, where CAHIM made suggestions on changing the verbiage in course outlines and signage to provide greater clarity. The second major takeaway was Interprofessional Practice Experience (IPE) which is a critical approach for preparing students to enter the health workforce, where teamwork and collaboration are important competencies. IPE has been promoted by a number of international health organizations, as part of a redesign of healthcare systems to promote interprofessional teamwork, to enhance the quality of patient care, and improve health outcomes. In response, universities are beginning to create and sustain authentic and inclusive IPE activities, with which students can engage. A growing number of health professionals are expected to support and facilitate interprofessional student groups. Designing interprofessional learning activities, and facilitating interprofessional groups of students requires an additional layer of skills compared with uniprofessional student groups. We are in the design phase of an IPE. We will bring together 2nd year HIT students and Rad Tech Students in a session lasting about 1.5 hours this Spring semester.

1. Introductory session to learn about both program’s goals and objectives, IPE, the teaching team, their fellow students, health information practices and medical imaging practices and their assignment. At this session students will be interprofessionally grouped across both disciplines.
2. Preparation for Imaging Patient Scenario.
3. Execute Imaging Patient Scenario followed by a feedback session with the teaching team and group discussions.

Recruiting efforts

Added second round of A&P classroom visits to spring semesters. There was a 30% enrollment increase this fall. The DHS Health Fair was the perfect opportunity to be able to promote the program by doing things such as handing out information packets and goodie bags.

Link and Password to Zoom recording:

2022 DACC HIT Advisory Board Meeting 12/19/2022, 12-1pm - Zoom

Password: Qmvp@gy0

Vermilion County Workforce Innovation Board

Agenda - February 26, 2019

VERMILION COUNTY WORKFORCE INNOVATION BOARD
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2019 AT 8AM
DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE; BREMER CONFERENCE CENTER
2000 E MAIN ST., DANVILLE, IL 61832

AGENDA
 

1. Call to Order/Introductions
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes
   • November, 2018
4. One-Stop Operator Reprot
5. Jim Russell - Mental Health
6. Consent Items for Approval
   
   1. Approval of FITM Budget
   2. Approval of Core Budget Modification
7. Committee Reports
   • Executive Committee - Jeff Fauver
   • Accountability Committee - John Vogt
     • Review VCW Budget
     • WERC Grant Monitoring
     • RFP Deadline Reminder
     • Evaluation Team Volunteers
     • SNAP Update
   • Workforce Solutions Committee - Kim Kuchenbrod
     • 60X25 Grant Update
     • 2019-2020 Annual Job Projections
     • Workforce Workshops
     • ICP Training
     • 2019 Sealing and Expungement Summit
     • VCW in Hoopeston
   • Board Development Committee - Lisa Fudge
   • Youth Services Committee - Kathie Porter
8. Public Comments
9. Member Discussion Items
10. Next meeting - May 30, 2019 at 8AM
11. Adjournment