1. Delgado Unit Assessment Plan Culinary Arts 2008-2009
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Planning
 
Unit:
           
Year:
   
              
2008
 ‐ 
2009
 
 
Unit
 
Type:
 
            
Report
 
Period:
 
  
July
 
1,
 
2008
 
 
June
 
30,
 
2009
 
 
(Choose
 
One:
 
Educational
 
Programs,
 
Administrative
 
Support,
 
Educational
 
Support,
 
Workforce
 
Development)
 
 
(1)
 
Unit
 
Mission:
 
 
  
 
 
 
(2)
 
(3)
 
(4)
 
(5)
 
(6)
 
(7)
 
 
Strategic
 
Focus/College
 
Goal
 
 
(SF#
 
and/or
 
CG#)
 
 
 
Desired
 
Outcome
 
&
  
Target/Criterion
 
 
(Outcome
 
begins
 
with
 
verb,
  
Target
 
numerically
 
measurable)
   
Strategy
 
To
 
Accomplish
 
Desired
 
Outcome
 
 
(Use
 
bullets)
 
 
Budge
t
 
Link
 
 
(Yes
 
or
 
No)
 
Assessment
 
Method/
 
Instrument
 
Findings
 
&
 
Use
 
of
 
Results
 
for
 
Improvement
 
 
(Use
 
bullets)
 
 
CG#
 
1,
 
2,
 
3
  
&
 
5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A.
 
Desired
 
Outcome
 
#1
:
  
Improve
 
the
 
ACF
 
certification
 
exam
 
pass
 
rates.
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
Identify
 
areas
 
of
 
weaknesses
 
of
 
unsuccessful
 
students;
 
 
Unsuccessful
 
students
 
will
 
be
 
advised
 
and
 
re
mediated;
 
 
Re
administer
 
the
 
written
 
exam;
 
 
Strengthen
 
the
 
areas
 
of
 
weakness
 
in
 
related
 
course
 
work;
 
 
Curriculum
 
change
 
(split
 
course
 
into
 
2
 
courses)
 
to
 
allow
 
more
 
time
 
for
 
cer
tification
 
preparation.
 
N
  
Review
 
National
 
Apprenticeship
 
Exam
 
letters
 
to
 
students.
 
A.
 
Findings
:
  
 
100%
 
of
 
students
 
who
 
participated
 
in
 
the
 
certified
 
culinarian
 
written
 
exam
 
were
 
successful.
   
 
Target
 
Met
 
 
 
B.
 
Target/Criterion
:
  
90%
 
pass
 
rate
 
on
 
certified
 
culinarian
 
written
 
exam.
 
 
  
 
B.
 
Use
 
of
 
Results
:
  
 
Outcome
 
concluded
 
Culinary
 
Arts
 
Educational
 
Program
 
In
 
keeping
 
with
 
the
 
mission
 
statement
 
of
 
Delgado
 
Community
 
College,
 
the
 
Culinary
 
Arts
 
department
 
provides
 
academic
 
instruction
 
and
 
supervised
 
practical
 
work
 
experience
 
in
 
the
 
field
 
of
 
food
 
service.
 
CULA Assessment Plan 2008-2009, page 1

(2)
 
(3)
 
(4)
 
(5)
 
(6)
 
(7)
 
 
Strategic
 
Focus/College
 
Goal
 
 
(SF#
 
and/or
 
CG#)
 
 
 
Desired
 
Outcome
 
&
  
Target
 
(Criterion)
 
 
(Outcome
 
begins
 
with
 
verb,
  
Target
 
numerically
 
measurable)
   
Strategy
 
To
 
Accomplish
 
Desired
 
Outcome
 
 
(Use
 
bullets)
 
 
 
Budge
t
 
Link
 
 
(Yes
 
or
 
No)
Assessment
 
Method/
 
Instrument
 
Findings
 
&
 
Use
 
of
 
Results
 
for
 
Improvement
 
 
(Use
 
bullets)
 
 
CG#:
 
2,
 
3
 
&
 
5
 
 
A.
 
Desired
 
Outcome
 
#2
:
   
Prepare
 
students
 
for
 
employment
 
in
 
the
 
field.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Develop
 
graduate
 
and
 
employer
 
surveys
 
N
  
Surveys
 
 
Graduate
 
and
 
Employer
 
A.
 
Findings
:
  
 
100%
 
of
 
the
 
respondents
 
indicated
 
that
 
they
 
were
 
employed
 
in
 
the
 
field.
  
 
Target
 
Met
 
 
 
B.
 
Target/Criterion
:
 
75%
 
of
 
the
 
graduates
 
will
 
be
 
employed
 
in
 
the
 
field.
 
 
  
 
B.
 
Use
 
of
 
Results
:
  
 
Met
 
with
 
an
 
outside
 
consultant
 
who
 
reviewed
 
the
 
program.
  
Results
 
are
 
pending.
  
 
 
CG#:
 
2,
 
3
 
&
 
5
 
 
A.
 
Desired
 
Outcome
 
#3
:
   
Demonstrate
 
students’
 
practical
 
knowledge
 
and
 
competencies
 
to
 
be
 
successful
 
culinarians
 
in
 
the
 
work
 
place.
 
 
 
 
 
Meet
 
with
 
supervising
 
chef
 
to
 
determine
 
where
 
the
 
weaknesses
 
are
 
to
 
determine
 
course
 
of
 
action.
  
 
Students
 
required
 
to
 
attend
 
outside
 
classroom
 
instruction
 
to
 
ensure
 
their
 
success
 
and
 
offer
 
guidance
 
through
 
the
 
process
 
of
 
supervised
 
wor
k.
 
N
  
Documents
‐ 
log
 
book,
 
industry
 
chef
 
evaluations
 
A.
 
Findings
:
  
 
100%
 
of
 
a
 
random
 
sample
 
of
 
student
 
log
 
book
 
evaluations
 
indicated
 
they
 
achieved
 
greater
 
than
 
70%.
  
78%
 
of
 
the
 
students’
 
achieved
 
greater
 
than
 
70%
 
as
 
indicated
 
by
 
industry
 
chef
 
evaluations.
 
 
Target
 
Partially
 
Met
 
 
 
B.
 
Target/Criterion
:
 
90%
 
of
 
the
 
students’
 
will
 
successfully
 
achieve
 
greater
 
than
 
70%
 
in
 
CULA
 
281
 ‐ 
286.
 
   
B.
 
Use
 
of
 
Results
:
  
 
Continue
 
with
 
practice
 
of
 
meeting
 
with
 
students
 
outside
 
of
 
class
 
times
 
to
 
discuss
 
job
 
and
 
employer
 
expectations.
 
 
CULA Assessment Plan 2008-2009, page 2

 
Associate of Applied Science Culinary Arts
Use of Assessment Results
2008-2009
 
Date Prepared: March 1, 2010
 
 
Desired Outcome #1:
Improve the ACF certification exam pass rates.
 
 
Target:
90% pass rate on certified culinarian written exam.
 
 
Findings:
100% of students who participated in the certified culinarian written exam were
successful.
 
 
Updated Use of Results:
The outcome target was met. The program has developed and received approval
for a Culinary Certification Preparation course, CULA-218, to assist students in their
preparation for certification.
 
Evidence Attached:
A. Master Syllabus: CULA-218: Culinary Certification Preparation
 
 
CULA Outcome #1: Summary

 
Page 1 of 3
 
 
 
 
CULA 218, Culinary Certification Preparation
ourse Lecture-Lab-Credit and/ Contact Hours
: 2 - 3 - 2 / _75____
 
 
C
  
ourse Maximum Enrollment:
_______12_______
Lab Fee
: ___60.00_________
quired smallwares,
 
wed
er, safe,
tified
immediately. Accidents must be reported to the instructor immediately.
 
 
rian written and practical exams. Both exams will be
dministered during the semester.
isite and/or co-requisite courses
ased on skill and experience levels required for the course.
 
Pre-req
  
A 216, CULA
217, CULA 281, CULA 282, CULA 283, CULA 284, CULA 285
Co-requisite(s):
tudent to achieve Certified Culinarian
certification through the American Culinary Federation.
 
C
 
Special Facility or Equipment Needs/Safety Rules and Issues
:
 
ACF approved culinary teaching laboratory/kitchen with the re
working area and equipment all in safe, sanitary, and working order.
All students will report to class in a clean, complete uniform as described in the DCC
Culinary Arts Hygiene Policy. Students are required to have an official DCC Culinary
Arts Toolkit. No other toolkits or sets will be allowed in class. Students are not allo
to borrow tools. Students are expected to work in a professional, safe, and sanitary
manner. Any student engaging in horseplay, use of drugs, alcohol, or any behavior
deemed unacceptable by the instructor, will be removed and sent to the Director of
Student Life for disciplinary action. The student is not to use any piece of equipment that
they have not received instruction for proper usage, or that they feel is not in prop
working order. All spills or other safety hazards are to be cleaned up or rec
 
* * * *
 
Course Description
: A course to prepare Delgado apprentices to take both the American
Culinary Federation Certified Culina
a
 
Pre- and/or Co-requisites
: Specify the appropriate pre-requ
b
uisite(s):_____ Successful completion with a "C" or better in CULA 101, CULA
102, CULA 103, CULA 105, CULA 106, CULA 107, CULA 208, CULA 209,
CULA 210, CULA 211, CULA 213, CULA 214, CULA 215, CUL
 
 
Course Goal
: The goal of this course is to prepare the s
CULA Outcome #1 (A): CULA-218 Syllabus; used beginning Fall 2009, page 1

 
Page 2 of 3
ourse Objectives
: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
2.
 
pass the American Culinary Federation Certified Culinarian practical exam.
Course Content
: The following is an example of a suggested course outline:
n certification process
 
xam
l courses for practical exam
 
r practical exam
Lesson: Take practical exam
 
Texts a
C
 
1.
 
pass the American Culinary Federation Certified Culinarian written exam.
 
 
 
Lesson: Orientation and explanatio of
Lesson: Review for written exam
Lesson: Review for written exam
Lesson: Review for written e
Lesson: Take written exam
 
Lesson: Recipe development/practice individual courses for practical exam
 
Lesson: Recipe development/practice individual courses for practical exam
 
Lesson: Recipe development/practice individual courses for practical exam
 
Lesson: Recipe development/practice individua
Lesson: Timed full practice for practical exam
Lesson: Timed full practice for practical exam
Lesson: Timed full practice fo
     
 
 
  
nd Readings
:
The Art & Science of Culinary Preparation and Study Guide, Jerald W. Chesser CEC, CC
On Cooking, A Textbook
E
of Culinary Fundamentals, current ed., (with recipe software)
Labensky/Hause
-also-
Supervision in The Hospitality Industry, current ed., Miller/Porter/Drummond
Principles of Food, Beverage, and Labor Cost Controls, current ed., Dittmer/Griff
Purchasing, Selec
in
tion and Procurement for The Hospitality Industry, current ed.,
Stefanelli
Modern Garde Manger, current edition, Robert Garlough & Angus Campbell
Applied Foodservice Sanitation, current ed.,
NRAEF ManageFirst NUTRITION Competency Guide, current ed, Parson, Prentice
 
rofessional Baking
Hall
P
, current ed., Gisslen
 
 
 
CULA Outcome #1 (A): CULA-218 Syllabus; used beginning Fall 2009, page 2

 
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he following is an example of how the final grade may be determined.
Act
ailure to turn in the required materials by the time due will result in point reductions)
rofessionalism = 10%
e a grade of “C” or better on both the practical and the written exams to
pass the course.
Metho
here are no provisions made for makeups. Any missed work will result in a grade of zero.
s
work experience in the field of foodservice, culinary arts and
ospitality industry.
tatement for Disability Services:
t with a
 
ot be
ade without the letter of accommodation from the Office of Disability Services.
or
[email protected]
Assessment
:
T
 
ual assessment Points
:
(F
 
Daily Performance/Lab Grade = 30%
Written Exam = 30%
Practical Exam = 30%
P
 
* You must receiv
 
d of Grading
:
A = 93 - 100
B = 85 - 92
C = 77 - 84
D = 69 - 76
F = 68 and below
T
 
Department Mission:
In keeping with the mission statement of DCC, the Culinary Arts Dept. provides
academic instruction through both theoretical and hands on experiences as well a
supervised practical
h
 
S
 
"It is the general policy of Delgado Community College to provide an equal opportunity
for academic success to all students. Reasonable accommodations for a studen
disability will be made provided the student has self-identified with the Office of
Disability Services and has provided the required documentation. Instructors will
appropriately modify their methods of instruction, course and examination requirements,
and general procedures to accommodate the special needs of the student provided the
academic integrity of the course or examination is not violated and the accommodation
does not jeopardize the health and welfare of all students. Accommodations will n
m
  
You may contact the Office of Disability Services at (504) 671-5161
g
. The office is located in Building 10 Room 117."
 
CULA Outcome #1 (A): CULA-218 Syllabus; used beginning Fall 2009, page 3

 
Associate of Applied Science Culinary Arts
Use of Assessment Results
2008-2009
 
Date Prepared: March 1, 2010
 
 
Desired Outcome #2:
Prepare students for employment in the field.
 
 
Target:
75% of the graduates will be employed in the field.
 
 
Findings:
100% of the respondents indicated that they were employed in the field.
 
 
Updated Use of Results:
An assessment of the program was performed by an outside consultant. The report
has been received and an executive summary has been included in this document.
Additionally, a synopsis of all corrective steps that have been taken to improve the
program’s performance is also included.
 
 
Evidence Included:
A. Consultant’s Executive Summary
B. Synopsis of Corrective Actions taken to address reported issues
 
CULA Outcome #2: Summary

 
CULA Outcome #2 (A): Consultant's Executive Summary, page 1

CULA Outcome #2 (A): Consultant's Executive Summary, page 2

CULA Outcome #2 (A): Consultant's Executive Summary, page 3

 
CULA Outcome #2 (B): Corrective Actions; implemented 2009-2010, page 1

CULA Outcome #2 (B): Corrective Actions; implemented 2009-2010, page 2

 
Associate of Applied Science Culinary Arts
Use of Assessment Results
2008-2009
 
Date Prepared: March 1, 2010
 
 
Desired Outcome #3:
Demonstrate students’ practical knowledge and competencies to be successful
culinarians in the work place.
 
 
Target:
90% of the students will successfully achieve greater than 70% in CULA 281 - 286.
 
 
Findings:
100% of a random sample of student log book evaluations indicated they achieved
greater than 70%. 78% of the students’ achieved greater than 70% as indicated by
industry chef evaluations.
 
 
Updated Use of Results:
In addition to the continued review of student log books and evaluation of student
performance by industry chefs, students meet with program faculty and complete an
Employment History and Counseling Form to assist with the gathering of information
pertinent to student experiences.
 
 
Evidence Included:
A. Sample Student Employment History and Counseling Forms from Fall 2009 and
Spring 2010.
CULA Outcome #3: Summary

 
CULA Outcome #3 (A): Sample Student Employment History and Counseling Form; implemented 2009-2010, page 1

CULA Outcome #3 (A): Sample Student Employment History and Counseling Form; implemented 2009-2010, page 2

CULA Outcome #3 (A): Sample Student Employment History and Counseling Form; implemented 2009-2010, page 3

CULA Outcome #3 (A): Sample Student Employment History and Counseling Form; implemented 2009-2010, page 4

CULA Outcome #3 (A): Sample Student Employment History and Counseling Form; implemented 2009-2010, page 5

CULA Outcome #3 (A): Sample Student Employment History and Counseling Form; implemented 2009-2010, page 6

CULA Outcome #3 (A): Sample Student Employment History and Counseling Form; implemented 2009-2010, page 7

CULA Outcome #3 (A): Sample Student Employment History and Counseling Form; implemented 2009-2010, page 8

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