42 Based on the reviewers recommendations, submit an approved five-year Action Plan for the implementation of program changes as a result of this study. Include a timeline for implementation.
- Ensure Full Utilization of Virtual Desktop to Support Student Access
- Escalate the issue to the CTPP Division Chair and Dean to work with IT to address and resolve the activation problem with the Virtual Desktop resource.
- Expand Marketing and Outreach Efforts for AOMT Programs
- Collaborate with the CTPP Dean and Division Chair to enhance advertising through online campaigns, print materials, and business partnerships, increasing awareness of AOMT programs. This initiative will expand outreach to key demographics, including homeschool social media communities, to improve program visibility and accessibility.
- Improve Curriculum Structure and Course Requirements
- Adjust the GEM (general education) course requirements for AOMT ITC and ATC certificates through the Curriculum Council by incorporating BLDR-120 Financial Business Applications as a math alternative and CAOT 183 Business Editing and Proofreading as an English alternative, pending state CTE approval.
- Expand Google training in CAOT 204 by integrating Google Drive, requiring students to submit their Google Docs assignments via a Google Drive share link.
- Strengthen Academic and Industry Alignment
- Continuously assess student feedback to refine course delivery and ensure alignment with the latest office management trends by incorporating insights gained from attending the National Office Dynamics conference.
- Continue strengthening partnerships with industry professionals in the AOMT Technical Advisory Committee to align coursework with workforce demands, provide students with career-ready skills, while also researching a workplace readiness assessment to implement into the internship course.