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

• Goal 1: Promote diversity and human rights, including respect for all elements of the college.

THEME VII: PHYSICAL RESOURCES

• Goal 1: Assure opportunities for college expansion.
• Goal 2: Advance the campus infrastructure with regards to technology and safety.