Cosmetology 1. To provide quality education for students in the area of Cosmetology and prepare them for successful completion of the California State Board Exam to become a state licensed Cosmetologist. This would include a complete understanding of cutting, coloring, skin, nails and focus on safety and sanitation. 2. To assist students in developing the business skills, human relations, customer service skills, and professional management skills vital to success in the cosmetology industry. 3. To provide students business readiness for employment and access to local small business development services for positions including hourly wage, independent contractor, and salon ownership.
The Butte College Cosmetology program is a 1600 hour course of study designed to meet the State of California Cosmetology Act. Butte currently offers the hours of study in a seven - module sequence of courses, each module is six weeks in duration. By meeting required academic and attendance standards, each six-week module will result in 5 semester units of college credit. However, this curriculum is under review and starting Fall 2021 the program will be offered over three semesters and require approximately 1700 plus hours of instruction.
Redesign to increase FTES
Actions and recommendations noted were focused on tracking students' hours required by the state board. Improving student engagement in their distance learning transition and adding technology into the classroom enhancing the learning experience during face-to-face instruction. The department has acquired two projection cameras improving visual demonstration at a distance and issued students web-based access codes through Milady-Cengage that provide students with access to IRCs (Industry-Recognized Credentials) in the field of Cosmetology. Students have access to iPads while on campus with cosmetology-related apps, engaging them in technology-based lessons and preparing them for their state board exams. Additionally, the department has implemented an updated and more accurate software system for tracking hours, attendance, and state-required operations.
The cosmetology department is currently seeking ways to improve student performance and success with their state board examination requirements. The program now meets the 75% pass rate standard and has a 10% improvement goal for the 2020-2021 school year.
The department recognizes the need to close equity gaps with underrepresented student groups and foster an inclusive learning environment for all learners. Additionally, the department has established an advisory board scheduled to meet twice yearly to ensure student learning is focused on industry demands and a better transition into the workforce.
The department has taken steps in improving processes and has onboarded a new software system that tracks student attendance; state board required hours, and operations. Faculty and staff have been trained to utilize the platform to ensure accurate and easy accessiblity to student records during and after program completion.
The new Cosmetology program will adhere to the program review schedule for all programs, and program review recommendations will be included in future unit plans.
Adopt new curriculum which provides a mroe consistent flow to the content and maes more sense pedogogically.
Implement and use new software system
Establish mock state board room to better prepare studnets for exam
Increase FTES
Start manicuring/ barbering programs in the future
Strategy 1 - Reclass Aides to Lab Techs and keep all fulltime
As the enrollment grows and so do client services we see a need for more instructional aide help to support student learning. This has been essential this past year . It has also been recognized that most labs have techs rather than Instructional Aides . Techs are able to assume more relevant duties . It seems the IAs are actually doing the work of a lab tech so a desk audit should be done to evaluate necessary class. This will ensure that duties are not being done out of class as well.
To ensure quality education lab aides must assist in the lab and be classed appropriately.
Strategy 2 - Approval from State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
The college must apply to the Board for approval to offer manicuring.
Then offer night program
This is a State requirement and the college must adhere to it.
Increase FTES
Strategy 3 - Secure SWF funding or District funds to ensure operating money for program
The program will need to continue to have a budget to sustain operations and for future growth.
The program will need resources to operate and expand programs.
Strategy 4 - Make Manager a Supervisor
It is essential that Eileen be classified as a supervisor to supervise staff onsite and be able to make calls related to their duties and schedules.
It is way too difficult and ineffective for the off site Dean to supervise folks.
Strategy 5 - Redesign facility to ensure productivity and generate more FTES
Knock down walls to enlarge classroom space.
Create mock State Board room.
If program is to stay in the current leased space modifications must be made to the floor plan to increase enrollment and prepare students for state testing.
Strategy 6 - Approval of Barbering Crossover Program
There appears to be a huge demand to offer a barbering program in the area. We need to evaluate and modify the current curriculum and apply for program approval and offer the program within the next 2 years.
Appears to be high demand for barbering in the area and generate FTES
Strategy 7 - Two Part-time Aides to Full-time 10-months
The 2 PT Aides need to be funded by the district at FT ten months to ensure quality lab supervison of 2-3 cohorts per year and currently to adhere to Covid guidelines.
Line of site ensured and quality support needed for high lab hour CTE program.
Approval from the State is required in order to offer manicuring.
Approval from State is required to offer barbering crossover program.
Strong Workforce Funding is being used to support the program in a variety of ways. SWF funds are supporting operating and faculty positions.
Perkins funding supported some professional development in the past and is supporting technology upgrades such as a mobile lab. A large amount was given to install a mock state board testing room.
The hope is to have support from all sources in the 21-22 year to sustain and grow future offerings and sustain a decent operating budget.
| Original Priority | Program, Unit, Area | Resource Type | Account Number | Object Code | One Time Augment | Ongoing Augment |
| Description | Supporting Rationale | Potential Alternative Funding Sources | Prioritization Criteria | |||
| 1 | cosmetology | Operating Expenses | $0.00 | $50,000.00 | ||
| operating dollars | It is important the program has operating dollars to support maintanence, equipment and supplies. |
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| 2 | cosmetology | Personnel | $0.00 | $20,000.00 | ||
| instructional assistants to ft lab techs | The need for four FT aides is critical to the students success . The need for the aides to be reclassed to lab techs is critical in order to ensure all duties required are supported and in compliance. |
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| 3 | cosmetology | Personnel | $0.00 | $40,000.00 | ||
| continue funding aides at fulltime (2) | This past year the two part time aides with Perkins funding were hired at ten months FT no benefits. This funding needs to continue to provide the quality education we are offering students and to ensure SLOs are met. |
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