STRATEGIC PLAN

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1 STRATEGIC PLAN

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents AQIP 1: Helping Students Learn 1 AQIP 2: Accomplishing other Distinctive Objectives 4 AQIP 3: Understanding Students and Other Stakeholder Needs 5 AQIP 4: Valuing People 7 AQIP 5: Leading and Communicating 8 AQIP 7/8: Measuring Effectiveness & Planning Continuous Improvement 9 AQIP 9: Building Collaborative Relationships 10

3 AQIP 1: Helping Students Learn OUTCOME: WSC WILL PROMOTE STUDENT SUCCESS BY RECRUITING AND RETAINING QUALITY STUDENT-CENTERED FACULTY GOAL ONE: SEPARATE FACULTY HANDBOOK FROM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ACTION YEAR ONE: COMPLETION OF PROJECT YEAR ONE, ACTION PROJECT FOR THIS YEAR - GOAL TWO: DEVELOP MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR NEW FACULTY ACTION YEAR ONE: COMPLETE CAMPUS-WIDE ORIENTATION ACTION PROJECT GOAL THREE: Celebrate success and acknowledge accomplishments ACTION YEAR ONE: DEPARTMENT CHAIRS WILL BRING FORWARD A MINIMUM OF ONE STORY IDEA DEPARTMENTS TO TETON THUNDER EDITORS USE E-LISTSERV TO DISTRIBUTE FACULTY AND STUDENT SUCCESS FROM THEIR OUTCOME: THE INSTRUCTIONAL DIVISION WILL IMPLEMENT OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT TO GUIDE IMPROVEMENT IN STUDENT LEARNING GOAL ONE: INTEGRATE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES INTO THE EVALUATION OF FACULTY ACTION YEAR ONE: CONTINUE USING COURSE OUTCOMES IN EVALUATIONS EXPLORE THE USE OF PROGRAM AND INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES IN EVALUATIONS GOAL TWO: COMPLETE AND IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT PLAN ACTION YEAR ONE: FINALIZE ASSESSMENT PLAN FOR PROGRAM AND INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES IMPLEMENT ASSESSMENT PLAN AND COMPLETE ACADEMY PROJECT GOAL THREE: Complete comprehensive Outcomes Plan (COP) ACTION YEAR ONE: FINISH ASSESSMENT PLAN TO COMPLETE COP. OUTCOME: WSC WILL DELIVER EXCELLENT QUALITY IN ALL DELIVERY SITES Page 1

4 AQIP 2: Accomplishing Other Distinctive Objectives OUTCOME: TRAIND WILL HAVE A NEW AND EXPANDED FACILITY TO ACCOMMODATE THE STRONG DEMAND FOR THEIR SERVICES. GOAL ONE: TRAIND EXPANSION/NEW BUILDING ACTION YEAR ONE: BREAK GROUND LEAVE CAMPUS SPRING 2014 OUTCOME: WSC WILL HAVE THE FACILITIES ON CAMPUS TO HOST TETON HOCKEY AND FAST PITCH. THESE FACILITIES WOULD BE AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY WHEN TIME PERMITS. GOAL ONE: HOCKEY & FAST PITCH VENUES ACTION YEAR ONE: FUNDRAISING PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION FOR SOFTBALL SOFTBALL ON CAMPUS, HOCKEY FUNDRAISING PLAN OUTCOME: INCREASED ENROLLMENT IN THE AG PROGRAM AND GENERAL ENROLLMENT AS WELL AS INCREASED EXPOSURE FOR WSC THROUGHOUT THE REGION (WOULD BE THE ONLY FEDERALLY INSPECTED FACILITY IN THE REGION). GOAL ONE: AG PROGRAM INCORPORATES MEAT SCIENCES & FOOD SAFETY ACTION YEAR ONE: FEASIBILITY OPTIONS Action Year Two: pending feasibility options Outcome: WSC will deliver excellent quality to and from all delivery sites Page 2

5 AQIP 3: Understanding Students and Other Stakeholders Needs OUTCOME: WSC WILL OFFER ENHANCED AND QUALITY SERVICES TO SUPPORT STUDENT LEARNING WHILE BUILDING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH STAKEHOLDERS. GOAL ONE: PROVIDE COMPLETE AND QUALITY STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES (IDENTIFY A NEED THROUGH A SURVEY). ACTION YEAR ONE: DEVELOP AND ADMINISTER SURVEY TO FRESHMEN STUDENTS. ANALYZE AND PRIORITIZE SURVEY RESULTS. USE THE RESULTING DATA TO CREATE A PLAN AND BUDGET PROPOSALS TO BRING TO THE APPROPRIATE GROUPS. GOAL TWO: PROVIDE QUALITY DEGREE AND CAREER ADVISEMENT (COMPLETE SEPS, CONTINUE ADVISOR TRAINING/ONBOARDING, AND TRANSFER ORIENTATION). ACTION YEAR ONE: IMPLEMENT ADVISOR TRAINING ONCE PER SEMESTER UTILIZING THE ADVISOR MANUAL. THIS TRAINING IS RECOMMENDED TO BE MID-SEMESTER ANALYZE ADVISOR TRAINING GIVEN, AND DEVELOP CHANGES AS NEEDED. OBTAIN FUNDS FOR SUMMER ADVISING. GOAL THREE: CREATE AND SUSTAIN AN ACTIVE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (IDENTIFY PLAN ON HOW TO SET UP/MANAGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, GATHER CONTACT INFORMATION FOR NEW AND RECENTLY PAST GRADUATES TO BUILD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, AND HAVE AN ALUMNI SPEAKER AT COMMENCEMENT.) ACTION YEAR ONE: HOST A BARBEQUE FOR ALUMNI AND GRADUATING STUDENTS CENTERED AROUND GRADUATION. ESTABLISH AN ALUMNI DATABASE. GOAL FOUR: EXPLORE THE NEED FOR NEW PROGRAMS (REVIEW LINDA THARP S SURVEYS AND THE COMMUNITY SURVEY- CHAMBER). ACTION YEAR ONE: REVIEW AND ANALYZE PROSPECTIVE AND CURRENT PROGRAMS. DISCUSS IDEAS AND IMPLEMENTATION WITH PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENTS, AND CURRICULUM. Page 3

6 AQIP 4: Valuing People OUTCOME: WSC WILL BE SEEN AS DESIRABLE PLACE TO WORK. GOAL ONE: PROMOTE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTION YEAR ONE: GATHER INFORMATION (POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITIES) FOR EMPLOYEE; EXPLAIN FUN CLASSES TO ALL EMPLOYEES. PROCESS A POLICY TO ALL EMPLOYEES. GOAL TWO: IMPROVE JOB SATISFACTION AND MORALE. ACTION YEAR ONE: DEVELOP SECOND SURVEY, HAVE EMPLOYEES COMPLETE SECOND SURVEY, ANALYZE RESULTS. DEVELOP ACTION STEPS FOR AREAS OF DEFICIENCIES FROM SURVEY RESULTS. Page 4

7 AQIP 5: Leading and Communicating OUTCOME: WSC WILL HAVE OPEN, PARTICIPATORY AND TRANSPARENT LEADERSHIP. GOAL ONE: IDENTIFY PROCESS FOR INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Including alphabetical, consistent reformatting with dates and defined sections. Has been alphabetized. *Made more consistent. Sections were ill-marked and approvals were not consistent. *Put in a manual form ACTION YEAR ONE: ALL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WILL BE COLLECTED, ACCURATELY DOCUMENTED, AND POSTED/AVAILABLE FOR ACCESS BY DECEMBER * Draft is anticipated to be completed by Strategic Planning Day ALL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED. NEW LL BE ADDED/REMOVED WHERE NECESSARY. *On track to complete. Will likely be moved to action year one if current year one is completed. GOAL TWO: MONTHLY UPDATES/PIZZA PALOOZAS ACTION YEAR ONE: PIZZA PALOOZAS WILL BE SCHEDULED AND COMMUNICATED ON A CONSISTENT BASIS. *Invite student senate/tab president *Recorded and posted on website and/or shared on the listserv FORMAT AND SCHEDULING WILL BE REVIEWED AND ADJUSTED BASED ON EMPLOYEE AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEEDBACK. GOAL THREE: Monthly President s table ACTION YEAR ONE: CURRENT WEEKLY MEETINGS WITH THE PRESIDENT AND FACULTY/STAFF PRESIDENT WILL NOW BE SET TO INCLUDE THE STUDENT SENATE PRESIDENT ON A MONTHLY BASIS FOR UPDATES AND DISCUSSION. CASUAL GATHERINGS WILL BE SCHEDULED TO PROVIDE A VENUE FOR NEW AND EXISTING EMPLOYEES TO CONVERSE AND BECOME ACQUAINTED. Action Year Two: N/A Page 5

8 AQIP 6: Supporting Organizational Operations.OUTCOME: WSC WILL HAVE THE FACILITIES THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF EMPLOYEES, STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITY. GOAL ONE: CONTINUE AND COMPLETE CAPITAL PROJECTS. ACTION YEAR ONE: COMPLETE FRONT DRIVE PROJECT (WILL BE COMPLETED BY NOVEMBER 15, 2013); IMPROVE ON-CAMPUS PARKING (LOOKING FOR MONEY TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE WITH EMPHASIS GIVEN TO THE WESTERN STAR CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER); BEGIN STEVENS HALL RENOVATION (CURRENTLY WORKING ON PLAN TO VACATE THE BUILDING IN PREPARATION FOR CONSTRUCTION); RESEARCH VIABILITY OF ADDITIONAL STUDENT HOUSING (LOOKING AT POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO INCREASE CAMPUS HOUSING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FOUNDATION); DEVELOP FEE MODEL TO PROVIDE STUDENTS ACCESS TO THE WELLNESS CENTER ($5/CREDIT FEE REQUESTED BY PARKS & REC, WILL BRING PROPOSAL TO STUDENT SENATE BY END OF THE FALL 2013 SEMESTER). COMPLETE STEVENS HALL RENOVATION AND MOVE FORWARD ON STUDENT HOUSING CONTINGENT ON RESULTS OF FY14 RESEARCH. GOAL TWO: INCREASE SUPPORT SERVICES ACTION YEAR ONE: DEVELOP PLAN OF HOW ADDITIONAL STAFFING WOULD IMPROVE SUPPORT SERVICES, CONTINGENT ON PLAN APPROVAL; HIRE 1 NEW FTE IN SECURITY, CUSTODIAL, AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (STAFFING INCREASES HAVE OCCURRED IN EACH OF THESE AREAS OVER THE LAST 8-12 MONTHS, POSITIONING THE COLLEGE TO PROVIDE IMPROVED CUSTOMER AND SUPPORT SERVICES). EVALUATE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SUPPORT SERVICES MODEL AND REVISE PLAN AS NECESSARY AND IMPLEMENT REVISIONS. Page 6

9 AQIP 7/8: Measuring Effectiveness & Planning Continuous Improvement OUTCOME: WILLISTON STATE COLLEGE WILL BE A RESULTS-DRIVEN CAMPUS. GOAL ONE: IDENTIFY INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENTS FOR STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT. ACTION YEAR ONE: EACH AQIP GROUP WILL PROVIDE DATA POINT INFORMATION ON A QUARTERLY BASIS. AQIP WILL REVIEW DATA, MANAGEABILITY OF QUARTERLY COLLECTION AND MEANINGFULNESS TO INSTITUTION. SCORECARD INVESTIGATION VERSUS STAFF DATA TRAINING WILL BE INVESTIGATED AND DECIDED. Page 7

10 AQIP 9: Building Collaborative Relationships OUTCOME: WSC HAVING A STRONG PRESENCE IN THE WILLISTON COMMUNITY. GOAL ONE: COMPLETE A SURVEY ASKING FULL-TIME WSC EMPLOYEES WHAT CURRENT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS/ACTIVITIES THEY ARE INVOLVED IN. ACTION YEAR ONE: GOAL TWO: HAVING 50% OF WSC FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES INVOLVED IN THE WILLISTON COMMUNITY. WSC WOULD PAY UP TO $150 FOR MEMBERSHIPS FOR A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE. THEY MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF RECEIPT. ACTION YEAR ONE: Page 8