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- Strategic Plan Collaborative Site (Viewable only on-campus and requires access permission.)
- Strategic Plan 2008-2013
Strategic Plan 2008-2013
Strategic Plan by Theme
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THEME I: PROGRAMS- Goal 1: Improve and expand educational opportunities, programs, and courses for the student population and community.
- Goal 2: Expand and improve alternative delivery of education.
- Goal 3: Develop and expand opportunities for high school students enrolled through NIC, emphasizing professional technical and dual credit/enrollment programs.
- Goal 4: Create program schedules that maximize the use of available facilities, and take advantage of new and alternative facilities as appropriate.
THEME II: STUDENT SUPPORT
- Goal 1: Improve student access.
- Goal 2: Implement initiatives to increase student success.
- Goal 3: Improve student communications
THEME III: COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS AND CLIMATE
- Goal 1: Improve organizational and inter-departmental communications.
- Goal 2: Further develop opportunities for professional development.
- Goal 3: Attract and retain high quality employees.
THEME IV: FINANCE AND FUNDING
- Goal 1: Pursue expanded funding opportunities through NIC Foundation for student success, faculty-staff support, facility development, and program development.
- Goal 2: Pursue opportunities for alternative funding sources.
- Goal 3: Align budget with strategic plan.
THEME V: COLLEGE IMAGE AND RELATIONS
- Goal 1: Enhance community perception of NIC among targeted groups.
- Goal 2: Promote awareness and recruitment through a strong marketing campaign.
THEME VI: DIVERSITY & HUMAN RIGHTS
THEME VII: PHYSICAL RESOURCES
- Goal 1: Assure opportunities for college expansion.
- Goal 2: Advance the campus infrastructure with regards to technology and safety.
| Objective | ActionItem | Outcome | PerformanceMeasure | ResponsibleParty | TimeFrame | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop an expanded schedule of Professional-Technical dual credit courses. | Determine one additional PTE program to offer as dual credit. | Select, prepare, and market one more PTE program for dual credit | 10 - 12 students enrolled in the new dual credit program/courses | Division Chairs for Trades & Industry and Business & Professional Programs in conjunction with Director of Health Professions & Nursing | 2009 - 2010 | Completed |
| Develop an expanded schedule of Professional-Technical dual credit courses. | Offer dual credit PTE programs/courses in Diesel Mechanics, Auto Technician and Outdoor Power/Recreational Vehicle Technology. | Full enrollments in each of the three programs/courses that are offered | 10 - 12 students enrolled in each of the three programs/courses | Division Chair for Trades & Industry | 2008 - 2009 | Completed |
| Develop an expanded schedule of transfer dual credit courses. | Continue to promote dual credit at high schools and home schooling networks throughout our service area. | Dual credit classes accessible to all high school students in our service area | Increase the enrollment in dual credit courses by 25% | Dual Enrollment Coordinator in conjunction with Division Chairs | 2008 - 2009 school year | Completed |