Review Assessment Report

Part 1: Contact & Program Identification

Report Year and Contact Information
Academic Year	Modified By	Date Modified
2022-2023	[email protected]	2023-09-30T18:03:27.962Z

School	Name of Program	Courses
HWPS	Nail Technician Certificate	COS 1040,COS 1050,COS 1060,COS 1070,COS 1094,HLTH 1001

Part 2: Program Summary

Provide a high level review of the program to include highlights, successes, challenges, significant changes, and significant resources needed to support the program
Our Nail Technology program provides students with the education they need to jumpstart their career. Graduate totals for this academic cycle was 31 nail technicians. Professional credential services reported 100% pass rate for practical exams and 86.96% pass rate for written exams. Our pass rate for written exams improved 16.96% from the previous year. We have hired industry professionals who are improving and updating our curriculum. These updates provide training on current trends and improve student confidence upon graduation. We are using the most current textbooks to help prepare our students for their written exams. Some of the challenges we experienced was the higher costs of tools and supplies and accessibility resources for some of our students. We are working on improving accessibility in our lab to accommodate both students and clients. We requested an increase in budget to make up for the cost of high pricing and to provide our students with the resources they need to complete their work.

Provide a high level review of the program to include highlights, successes, challenges, significant changes, and significant resources needed to support the program

Our Nail Technology program provides students with the education they need to jumpstart their career. Graduate totals for this academic cycle was 31 nail technicians. Professional credential services reported 100% pass rate for practical exams and 86.96% pass rate for written exams. Our pass rate for written exams improved 16.96% from the previous year. We have hired industry professionals who are improving and updating our curriculum. These updates provide training on current trends and improve student confidence upon graduation. We are using the most current textbooks to help prepare our students for their written exams. Some of the challenges we experienced was the higher costs of tools and supplies and accessibility resources for some of our students. We are working on improving accessibility in our lab to accommodate both students and clients. We requested an increase in budget to make up for the cost of high pricing and to provide our students with the resources they need to complete their work.

Part 3: Data Review

	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023
Annual number of graduate awards is greater than 10	7	25	32
Number of declared majors	26	44	66
Average Class Size	24.5	21.7	23.6
Annual Average Class withdrawal rate is 30% or below (SAGE 35%)	8%	9%	9%
Annual C-Pass rate for coursework is 60% or above	86%	85%	86%
Average class fill rate at 60% or above capacity within a term or over a year	83%	75%	83%
Graduate Transfer to 4-year Schools	n/a	n/a	n/a
Full-time Faculty Coverage by Section	21%	39%	10%

Summarize how your program met or did not meet the target measures based on the data above
Nail technology has met all targets.

Part 4: Program Learning Outcome Analysis

Learning Outcome	Population or Course(s) Assessed	Description	Summary of Assessment Results
3. Use chemical substances on the nails for the purpose of strengthening, repairing, or lengthening the nails using nail tips, wraps, or acrylic nail products. Nail extensions may be applied only after the nails, cuticles and nail plate have been properly prepared for the service and applicable product.	COS 1094	Instructor Observation In-class Activities Practical Exam	Direct & Internal - Students must complete a nail technology quota sheet by setting weekly goals and providing services to the public. Students must pass with a 75% or greater score.
4. Apply massage and manipulations to the hands, arms and feet for the purpose of stimulating and smoothing.	COS 1040	Test or Quiz Class Project In-class Activities Portfolio Homework Assignments Instructor Observation	Direct & Internal - Students will demonstrate basic manicuring and pedicuring services on models while completing a quota sheet. Students must pass with a 75% or greater score.

Interpretation of Assessment findings
Nail technology students are most successful when working hands on with models and clients. Student confidence level increases when they get to immediately apply previous knowledge on the public. Quota lab sheets allow students to record their progress and meet our state regulating agency's criteria for nail technology students. The lab sheet also allows students to learn about goal setting, the importance of building a salon clientele and pre-booking clients. Through hands on practice, students learn to improve their speed helping them provide realistic time frames to complete a service before becoming licensed professionals. During a lab setting, instructors are able to provide one on one feedback.

Interpretation of Assessment findings

Nail technology students are most successful when working hands on with models and clients. Student confidence level increases when they get to immediately apply previous knowledge on the public. Quota lab sheets allow students to record their progress and meet our state regulating agency's criteria for nail technology students. The lab sheet also allows students to learn about goal setting, the importance of building a salon clientele and pre-booking clients. Through hands on practice, students learn to improve their speed helping them provide realistic time frames to complete a service before becoming licensed professionals. During a lab setting, instructors are able to provide one on one feedback.

Part 5: Additional Action Plan in Support of Student Learning (If Appropriate)

Upcoming Year	Changes Planned for the upcoming year	Data Motivating this change
2022-2023
2022-2023
2022-2023

Please select all of the following that characterize the types of changes described in the above action plan

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