Directions
- Prepare a 2-year Program Review update (PowerPoint) following the guidelines on this template.
- Present your report to your program Advisory Committee.
- Submit a PDF of the presentation, an agenda from your Advisory Committee meeting, and minutes from your Advisory Committee meeting to Crystal Thornton (ThorntC@scc.losrios.edu) and copy Jennifer Laflam (LaflamJ@scc.losrios.edu).
📜 California Education Code §78016 (Relevant Sections)
(a) Every vocational or occupational training program offered by a community college district shall be reviewed every two years by the governing board of the district to ensure that each program, as demonstrated by the California Occupational Information System, including the State-Local Cooperative Labor Market Information Program established in Section 10533 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, or if this program is not available in the labor market area, other available sources of labor market information, does all of the following:
- Meets a documented labor market demand.
- Does not represent unnecessary duplication of other manpower training programs in the area.
- Is of demonstrated effectiveness as measured by the employment and completion success of its students.
(b) Any program that does not meet the requirements of subdivision (a) and the standards promulgated by the governing board shall be subject to program review and evaluation at least every year until the requirements are met.
(c) The review process required by this section shall include the review and comments by the local Private Industry Council established pursuant to the federal Job Training Partnership Act, or by a local workforce investment board.
1. Requirements
- Labor Market Demand: Must be documented with reliable data sources.
- Duplication Check: Must show the program is not redundant in the region.
- Effectiveness: Must demonstrate student success in employment and completion.
- Annual Review if Deficient: Programs not meeting standards must be reviewed yearly.
- Workforce Board Input: Local workforce advisory bodies must be consulted.
2. Program Overview
- Program Name:
- TOP Code:
- Division/Department:
- Date of Review:
- Faculty Lead(s):
- Advisory Committee Chair:
3. Labor Market Demand
- Occupations Served:
- Labor Market Data Sources Used: (e.g., Centers of Excellence, EDD LMI, employer surveys)
- Evidence of Demand:
- Current employment levels
- Projected growth rates
- Median wages
- Employer Validation:
- Advisory committee feedback
- Employer letters or surveys
4. Program Effectiveness
- Student Outcomes:
- Completion rates (certificates, degrees)
- Employment rates in related fields
- Licensure/certification pass rates (if applicable)
- Equity Analysis:
- Disaggregated student success data (race/ethnicity, gender, age, etc.)
- Employer Satisfaction:
- Advisory committee feedback
- Graduate/employer surveys
5. Advisory Committee Input
- Date of Last Advisory Meeting:
- Summary of Recommendations:
- Actions Taken Since Last Review:
6. Curriculum & Prerequisite Review
- Curriculum Updates Since Last Review:
- Prerequisite/Co-requisite Review:
- Alignment with Industry Standards:
7. Continuous Improvement Plan
- Strengths Identified:
- Challenges/Barriers:
- Goals for Next Two Years:
- Action Steps & Timeline:
8. Program Appraisal (if applicable)
Complete only if the program does not meet one or more statutory requirements.
- Issues Identified:
- Recommendations for Improvement:
- Board Review Date:
How does the program address unique needs not met by similar programs?
The Los Rios District uses a Program Planning Council process to ensure that there are no unnecessary program duplications. Please provide any additional information related to this question.
- Regional Program Scan:
- List of similar programs in the region (colleges, training providers)
- Unique Program Features:
- Specialized curriculum, delivery format, partnerships, or certifications
- Justification for Program Continuation:
Program Review Updates are required every 2 years.
This template ensures compliance with California Education Code §78016 by covering the three statutory requirements (labor market demand, duplication, effectiveness), while also integrating Title 5 curriculum review and advisory committee input.