The President's 2009-2010 Goals and Objectives

Engage students, faculty, and staff in a learning-centered and learner-centered college

1. Continue to implement assessment across the College, particularly the review of academic programs.
2. Direct and support the ongoing implementation of course outcome assessment in each academic division.
3. Continue to revise and strengthen College Preparedness, Crisis Management planning, and Pandemic preparations to foster a secure, safe, and healthy working environment.
4. Promote communication systems to further strengthen participation in college governance, events, and other activities at all locations.
5. Demonstrate the value of civility through educational, social, and community-building opportunities.
6. Champion a culture of high expectations with the resources required to achieve student success.

Transform support for engagement

1. Promote fiscal stewardship that maintains the College’s workforce in uncertain economic times.
2. Strengthen the presence of full-time faculty at the College.
3. Implement plans to enhance academic support services at all locations.
4. Achieve second year Title III objectives moving toward The Connected College.
5. Develop and model a positive culture of community and customer service.

Transform opportunity

1. Support access by strengthening services that encourage retention.
2. Examine ways to increase successful student transfer rates.
3. Create new collaborations to support workforce development.
4. Lead a state-wide effort to promote community colleges as a first choice option for prospective students.
5. Develop a systems approach to continuously improve the College’s implementation of the Strategic Plan.
6. Position the College as a regional leader in sustainability and environmental impact.
7. Navigate the current economic environment by strategically pursuing funding and collaborations in support of the College’s mission.
8. Promote collaborations that enhance curricular, co-curricular, and pre-college programming.
9. Preserve and further strengthen the intercollegiate sports program.
10. Begin to implement Appreciative Inquiry for College decision making and communication.