Jennifer Lyons

This document presents a five-year program review for the Forensic Science program at Central Maine Community College. It outlines the program's mission to prepare students for crime scene investigation by focusing on six key learning outcomes. The review highlights program strengths such as its unique interdisciplinary approach, significant investments in facilities and technology, strong advisory board engagement, and dedicated faculty. It also identifies challenges, including student performance in science courses and advising needs, and details planned improvements centered on curriculum adaptation, facility expansion, and responsiveness to evolving law enforcement practices.

This document presents a comprehensive Five Year Program Review for the Physical Fitness Specialist program at Central Maine Community College. It details the program's overview, learning outcomes, credential awards, employment data, partnerships, student success metrics, and demographics. The review identifies key strengths, including dedicated faculty and flexible learning modalities, alongside challenges such as an inactive advisory committee, limited transfer options, and stagnated program growth. It outlines planned steps for continuous improvement, focusing on potential program restructuring, recruitment enhancements, and re-establishment of an advisory committee.

This document constitutes the Five-Year Program Review for the Criminal Justice program at Central Maine Community College. The review aims to evaluate the program's effectiveness in preparing graduates for entry-level positions, facilitating transfer to upper-division coursework, and upgrading skills for career advancement. Key areas of focus include assessment of five program learning outcomes, analysis of credentials awarded, graduate employment data, and student demographics. The review identifies program strengths such as a balance of theory and practice, experienced faculty, substantial investment in simulation facilities, flexible learning modalities, strong high school partnerships, and vital community collaborations. Continuous improvement efforts are directed towards expanding the Public Service Simulation Center and adapting to evolving societal expectations for law enforcement.

This five-year program review for the Education program at Central Maine Community College evaluates the period from Academic Year 2019-2020 to 2023-2024. It outlines program learning outcomes, assesses student success metrics, and details partnerships and indicators of program quality. Key focus areas include identifying program strengths such as online accessibility and strong advising, addressing challenges like outdated learning outcomes, and outlining planned steps for continuous improvement, including curriculum updates and enhancing practical student experience.

This Strategic Enrollment Plan for Central Maine Community College (CMCC) outlines an integrated and ongoing process to identify, prioritize, and implement enrollment goals and strategies. It focuses on addressing shifts in student enrollment patterns and navigating the evolving higher education landscape. Key strategic areas include recruiting, student persistence, student involvement, finance, financial aid and scholarships, and workforce development. The plan aims to enhance CMCC's ability to attract and retain students, meet their needs, support workforce development, and foster a student-centered culture that promotes enrollment, persistence, and completion through inclusive practices and innovation.