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- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assign President's Cabinet the responsibility of implementing initiatives from the plan. | Assign PC members to be involved with the committee on a particular area of the plan. | Assigned list | PC members and committee meet; PC members provides list of prioritized action items to be completed | NIC President | Fall 2008 | Completed |
| Develop a comprehensive employee diversity initiative focused on improving awareness and inclusion throughout the campus. | Develop hiring practices and strategies that attract applicants who reflect global diversity. | Increased awareness and inclusion among employees and managers, and increased access to diverse candidates for improved hiring effectiveness | Formalized diversity initiative developed by Human Resources | Director of Human Resources | May 2009 | In progress |
| Develop a comprehensive employee diversity initiative focused on improving awareness and inclusion throughout the campus. | Incorporate diversity awareness, inclusion and education in formal training provided to employees. | Increased awareness and inclusion among employees and managers, and increased legal compliance regarding areas of diversity and protected classes | Number of facilitated events relating to training | Director of Human Resources | May 2009 | In progress |
| Develop a comprehensive employee diversity initiative focused on improving awareness and inclusion throughout the campus. | Update the college Affirmative Action Plan / Program to ensure legal compliance. | Up-to-date Affirmative Action Plan compliant with OFCCP standards and state/federal regulations | Completed document that outlines all related data, action plans, and other applicable components of a bona fide Affirmative Action plan | Director of Human Resources | May 2009 | In progress |
| Explore international educational opportunities for students, faculty and staff. | Develop Study Abroad resources | Designated person and resources for study abroad info | Materials and person in place | Lynn Covey | Spring 2010 | In progress |
| Explore international educational opportunities for students, faculty and staff. | Explore opportunities for faculty. | Catalog of opportunities for faculty exchange | Document available to faculty | Vice President for Instruction | Fall 2009 - Spring 2010 | In progress |
| Explore international educational opportunities for students, faculty and staff. | Explore opportunities for staff. | Identify opportunities offered internally and externally for staff to gain greater exposure to education related to global and international relations that will enhance diversity, inclusion and awareness throughout the campus. | Number of sponsored events with an international focus for staff development and education | Director of Human Resources | June 2009 | On hold |
| Explore international educational opportunities for students, faculty and staff. | Explore opportunities for students. | Design a leadership-based experience with international exposure for students to participate in. The 2008-2009 trip will explore opportunities in Canada. The 2009 -2010 trip will explore opportunities in Mexico. | Development of a detailed plan and risk management assessment. | Student Activities Director | Completion by end of Spring 2009 | Completed |
| Promote cross-cultural understanding, diversity, and human rights in the curriculum. | Identify themes that classes / curriculum should incorporate. | Collection of appropriate and available diversity and human rights competencies | Established catalog of competencies available to faculty | Vice President for Instruction in collaboration with Deans and Division Chairs | Fall 2008 - Spring 2009 | In progress |
| Promote cross-cultural understanding, diversity, and human rights in the curriculum. | Review curriculum. | Inventory of curriculum and identified courses dealing with diversity and human rights issues | Increase number of courses including diversity and human rights issues | Vice President for Instruction in collaboration with Deans and Division Chairs | Fall 2008 - Spring 2009 | Completed |
| Reflect NIC's commitment to diversity and human rights in extra-curricular activities and events. | Develop action items for 9-Point Agreement. | Successful implementation of next set of action plans | N/A | Vice President for Student Services | Fall 2008 & Spring 2009 | Completed |
| Reflect NIC's commitment to diversity and human rights in extra-curricular activities and events. | Develop faculty/staff advising & support group for Spanish speaking students | Group developed | Group becomes connected with Spanish speaking students | Linda Michal | Spring 2010 | On hold |
| Reflect NIC's commitment to diversity and human rights in extra-curricular activities and events. | Develop multi-cultural community guide | Developed guide | Developed guide completed | Linda Michal | Spring 2010 | In progress |
| Reflect NIC's commitment to diversity and human rights in extra-curricular activities and events. | Develop volunteerism program with exposure to diversity | Developed program | Program in place | Dean Bennett | Spring 2010 | Completed |
| Reflect NIC's commitment to diversity and human rights in extra-curricular activities and events. | Diversify Student Activity Offerings | Activities that represent diversity | Planned & Completed activities | Dean Bennett & Linda Michal | Spring 2010 | Completed |
| Reflect NIC's commitment to diversity and human rights in extra-curricular activities and events. | Implement Diversity Training for student leaders. | Successful implementation of program | N/A | Vice President for Student Services | Fall 2008 Development; Spring 2009 Implementation | Completed |
| Reflect NIC's commitment to diversity and human rights in extra-curricular activities and events. | Re-design 9-Point agreement to be current | New Points & Deleted Points within the agreement | Completion of new document | Eric Murray | Fall 2009 | Completed |
| Reflect NIC's commitment to diversity and human rights in extra-curricular activities and events. | Revisit recommendations from Diversity & Human Rights Steering Committee and prioritize for future implementation. | Committee meeting focusing on prioritization | List of prioritized action items | Vice President for Student Services | Fall 2008 | Completed |
| Reflect NIC's commitment to diversity and human rights in extra-curricular activities and events. | Translate recruitment materials to Spanish | Translated materials | Distribution of materials | Maxine Gish | Spring 2010 | Completed |