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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 and implement a more comprehensive annual giving campaign to expand resources for priority needs. | Continue to expand on the newly formed external annual giving campaign. | Increase in overall resources and support for priority needs and heightened awareness about NIC | Total dollars raised | Executive Director of Development/NIC Foundation in collaboration with Foundation leadership | Immediate and on-going | Completed |
| Develop and implement a more comprehensive annual giving campaign to expand resources for priority needs. | Continue to expand the Annual Giving Campaign | Successful fundraising and strengthened relationships | Total dollars raised and relationships built | Executive Director of Development/NIC Foundation in collaboration with Foundation leadership | Immediate and on-going | In progress |
| Develop and implement a more comprehensive annual giving campaign to expand resources for priority needs. | Continue to work closely with the employee steering committee to expand on the tailored plan for NIC designed to build awareness and increase participation in giving opportunities. | Expanded culture of philanthropy by NIC employees. | Increased participation and support. | Development Department and NIC Foundation | Immediate and on-going | In progress |
| Develop and implement a more comprehensive annual giving campaign to expand resources for priority needs. | Develop an internal annual campaign that the NIC family feels positive about and actively participates in. | Increase in overall resources and level of participation | Internal participation and dollars raised | Executive Director of Development/NIC Foundation in collaboration with Foundation leadership | Annual and on-going | Completed |
| Provide appropriate support for future college expansion and special initiatives. | Actively support special initiatives for priority needs. | Provide financing and/or secure external fiscal resources | Successful acquisition of resources | Executive Director of Development/NIC Foundation in collaboration with Foundation leadership | Immediate and on-going | Completed |
| Provide appropriate support for future college expansion and special initiatives. | Assist with Mill Site planning and development | Successful annexation | Completion of agreement between parties | Foundation leadership in collaboration with College leadership | Summer, 2010 | Completed |
| Provide appropriate support for future college expansion and special initiatives. | Pursue expanded funding for priority needs. | Successful fundraising and strengthened relationships | Total dollars raised and relationships built | Executive Director of Development/NIC Foundation in collaboration with Foundation leadership | Immediate and on-going | In progress |
