Hawaii Tokai International College (Academic Years) * Five-Year Educational Development Plan A Vision for Progress

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1 Board Policies Section: BP-IV-B2 Title: Five-Year Educational Development Plan Hawaii Tokai International College (Academic Years) * Five-Year Educational Development Plan A Vision for Progress I. Purpose of the Educational Development Plan Founded in 1992, Hawaii Tokai International College (HTIC) is composed of a two-year liberal arts college program (LA), a college preparatory program for non-native English students (CP), and an international programs department offering short and mid- term English and cultural education programs (IP). As described in the College s mission statement and in Article I of the College s Bylaws, HTIC aims to provide education that encourages students to become enlightened global citizens who are able to promote world peace. HTIC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The LA program grants the Associate of Arts degree to students who successfully complete the required course of study. The College is committed to a high-quality liberal arts education encompassing the following Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs). These ILOs are integral in facilitating the accomplishment of the goals of the College s mission statement. Effective Written Communication Skills Oral Written Reading Intellectual and Practical Skills Critical Thinking Global Citizenship Cross-cultural Understanding Ethical Behavior Second-Language Proficiency Cooperative Learning Understanding Issues of World Peace Core Body of knowledge Arts and Humanities * Academic Year (AY) 2012 = September 2012 to August Page 1 of 19

2 Quantitative Reasoning Language Arts and Literature Information and Technology Literacy Math and Sciences Aesthetic Appreciation Social Sciences Interdisciplinary Studies In order to fulfill the educational mission of the College, the institution is committed to the assessment, evaluation and planning process. This strategic Educational Development Plan (EDP) for has been established to outline the College s vision of institutional progress for academic years in accordance with the mission of the College, ensuring the College s capability to assist students in achieving the ILOs. This Five-Year Strategic Development Plan for HTIC sets goals that the College believes will strengthen its effectiveness as an educational institution and equip it to provide better support to students. These goals are: 1. The development of measurable, mission-based learning outcomes that ensure student success in developing essential knowledge, skills and values, and that provide for the compilation of appropriate data so the College can continually make improvements to its programs and services. 2. Personnel development at all levels to improve support of student learning and success, including a planned personnel development plan for faculty/staff and for the Board of Trustees. 3. Continued commitment to diversity of students, faculty, and staff in light of HTIC s goal to provide an international environment that promotes global citizenship and international understanding. 4. Development and embedment of appropriate institutional evaluation and assessment processes to ensure continual scrutiny of courses, programs, successful student learning, and effectiveness of institutional policies and governance. II. Educational Mission A Living Vision for an International Gateway This Five-Year Strategic Development Plan (EDP) is the blueprint that will guide the College Page 2 of 19

3 toward achievement of its mission and goals. The components of this EDP have been organized to ensure that every aspect of the College s mission is reflected in the proposed five-year course of action. The Educational Mission is presented here in its entirety as a living document, reflecting the institution s most comprehensive expression of its philosophical foundation. Our Educational Mission At HTIC, learning is an activity, expressed in many forms and in many settings. HTIC s liberal arts studies program, therefore, fosters a learning community where students are encouraged daily to realize their academic and personal growth through interactive, engaging educational projects. Recognizing that the HTIC classroom is largely without walls, students are also involved in the exploration of the larger Hawai i community so that textbook learning is applied to real life. The HTIC classroom emphasizes critical thinking, cross-cultural awareness, effective written and verbal communication skills, and learning outcome performance. Academic innovation and interrelated studies are always supported at HTIC. Faculty are encouraged to utilize the newest technologies, reassess their methodology, and strive not simply to cover subjects, but to also uncover the active mind of the individual student. The HTIC Learning Center, composed of the library, multimedia, computer, and other academic support systems, works to continually provide current technology with relevant materials presented in a user-friendly manner. HTIC is an academic setting where multilingualism is respected and encouraged. The acquisition and use of a new language by students, faculty, and staff are strongly supported to promote language fluency among international students and to enhance the cross-cultural understanding among students, faculty, and staff. HTIC is a student-centered environment. Administrators, faculty, and support staff recognize the individual needs of each student in the learning community and provide meaningful opportunities for the student s academic and personal development. Students are supported in their efforts to stretch themselves, to test their abilities, and to succeed. Page 3 of 19

4 Students at HTIC are viewed as responsible adult learners who take an active role in their education with the support of professional instructors, staff, and administrators. Daily practices that result in high academic achievement, responsible personal attitudes, civility, and cross-cultural respect are expected of all students, faculty, and staff who belong to the HTIC learning community. HTIC celebrates the multicultural background of its administrators, faculty, staff, and students, treating everyone within the learning community with fairness, respect for cultural differences, and appreciation for their many similarities. By doing so, the school engages in actively developing and promoting responsible global citizens. HTIC provides an international gateway for students interested in bridging the cultural, economic, social, and educational differences in the Asia-Pacific region. Students who wish to pursue four-year degrees at American universities or Tokai University campuses in Japan are prepared to successfully make the transition into baccalaureate and advanced degree programs. With the emphasis on critical thinking, cross-cultural sensitivity, and effective written and verbal communication skills, students interested in entering occupations in the private or public sectors also greatly benefit from the gateway opportunities provided at HTIC. III. HTIC Five-Year Strategic Educational Development Plan 1. Reaffirming HTIC s Mission and Strengthening HTIC s Role: Clarifying HTIC s Mission Statement AY 2012: - Continue to discuss in Planning Committee, Faculty-Staff, and Program Review meetings the rephrasing of the mission statement and how best to express HTIC s vision in written form. (Action to be taken by the Planning Committee and the HTIC community as a whole) - Work with the Board of Trustees to clarify the Mission Statement of HTIC as the institution s foundation policy - Ensure that the ideals of the mission are understood throughout the learning community, Page 4 of 19

5 including the Board of Trustees, and that these ideals are reflected in all academic programs by introducing and discussing the mission at new student orientation, new faculty orientations, annual Program Review forums and at all meetings, such as Curriculum Committee, that are held to consider changes or alterations to curricula or any aspect of the Liberal Arts, College Preparatory, or International Programs. (Action to be taken by all departments) - Ensure that the mission is reflected in all academic programs; e.g., include the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) in teaching objectives of all educational programs; i.e., LA, CP, IP, and LC. (Action to be taken by LA, CP, IP, the Learning Center and Student Services) AY 2013: - Complete the rephrasing of the Mission and Vision Statements and obtain approval of the Board of Trustees. (By Summer 2014, after approval by the BOT, these should be reflected in all current HTIC Catalogs, Handbooks, etc.) (Action to be taken by the Planning Committee and the HTIC community as a whole) - Hold a workshop to discuss Our Mission and Vision. - Discuss the mission and vision with new L.A. students in IS 100. Assessment of student awareness and understanding of HTIC s mission shall be embedded in the course. CP students will be introduced to the mission in new student orientation. program review process; i.e., ensure that the rephrased mission is disseminated throughout the learning community and that it is reflected in all academic programs. (Action to be taken by the Planning Committee and the Curriculum Committee) - Revise the action plans for the year if necessary. AY 2014: - Hold a workshop to discuss Our Mission and Vision. - Discuss the mission and vision with new L.A. students in IS 100. Assessment of student awareness and understanding of HTIC s mission shall be embedded in the course. CP students will be introduced to the mission in new student orientation. program review process; i.e., ensure the rephrased mission is disseminated throughout the Page 5 of 19

6 learning community and that the mission is reflected in all academic programs. - Revise the action plans for the year if necessary. AY 2015: - Hold a workshop to discuss Our Mission and Vision. - Discuss the mission and vision with new L.A. students in IS 100. Assessment of student awareness and understanding of HTIC s mission shall be embedded in the course. CP students will be introduced to the mission in new student orientation. program review process; i.e., ensure the rephrased mission is disseminated throughout the learning community and that the mission is reflected in all academic programs. - Revise the action plans for the year if necessary. AY 2016: - Hold a workshop to discuss Our Mission and Vision. - Discuss the mission and vision with new L.A. students in IS 100. Assessment of student awareness and understanding of HTIC s mission shall be embedded in the course. CP students will be introduced to the mission in new student orientation. - Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the actions taken in the last four years and develop the next five-year plan with the HTIC learning community. (Action to be taken by the Planning Committee and the Executive Committee) Projected Knowledge and Understanding of the Mission (Percentage from Various Assessments) Percentage /AY Faculty & Staff 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% LA Freshmen 90% 90% 90% 90% 90% Page 6 of 19

7 2. Developing Education for Cross-Cultural Awareness and Global Citizens 2.A. Ensuring Academic Excellence AY 2012: - Review and revise the Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) so they are better defined and measurable indicators of skills, knowledge, and values in alignment with the mission. (Action to be taken by the Ad Hoc Learning Outcomes Committee appointed by the Chancellor and the Planning Committee) - Review the existing courses, curricula, and programs using institutional research data; and, using the results of the program review, make suggestions as to curricular/ programmatic changes that will improve student learning and achievement of course SLOs, PLOs and ILOs. (Action to be taken by LA and CP faculty, the Curriculum Committee, academic staff, and the Planning Committee) - Coordinate between the goals of CP and the needs of LA. (Action to be taken by faculty, the Curriculum Committee, academic staff, and the Executive Committee) - Strengthen and improve the Peace Studies Program. Develop a curricular program plan for the Peace Studies Program to be approved by the Curriculum Committee. (Action to be taken by the Peace Program Advisory Group) - Strengthen and improve the Discover Asia Program. Develop a curricular program plan for the Discover Asia Program to be approved by the Curriculum Committee. (Action to be taken by the Discover Asia Program Advisory Group) - Establish an Information Literate Students Development Plan. (Action to be taken by the Learning Center Committee and the Planning Committee) AY 2013: - Evaluate the revised Student Learning Outcomes for all courses and assess whether the changes improved student success. Using assessment results, implement improvements to strengthen the curriculum. Realign HTIC s curriculum map as necessary. (Action to be taken by the Planning Committee and faculty) Page 7 of 19

8 - Further refine the assessment process of SLO achievement in all courses and programs for greater efficiency and effectiveness, e.g., improve assessment parameters, incorporate SLOs in curricula and extracurricular activities such as service learning, etc. (Action to be taken by the Planning Committee and the HTIC community as a whole) - Develop co- and extracurricular activities that encourage and support a commitment to global citizenship. (Action to be taken by the Standing Committees) - Develop shared and cooperative programs with the University of Hawaii-West Oahu (UHWO). (Action to be taken by the Executive Committee and the Planning Committee) - Implement the improved Peace Studies Program. (Action to be taken by the faculty) - Implement the improved Discover Asia Program. (Action to be taken by the faculty) - Implement the established Information Literate Students Development Plan. (Action to be taken by the Learning Center and faculty) - Revise action plans as necessary to ensure effectiveness. AY 2014: program review process; i.e., improvement of programs/curricula, coordination between CP and LA, and refinement of SLO procedures. (Action to be taken by all faculty, staff and the Planning Committee) - Assess program changes made to improve the Peace Studies Program. Use assessment results to strengthen program for better student success. (Action to be taken by the LA faculty) - Assess program changes made to improve the Discover Asia Program. Use assessment results to improve the program to facilitate greater student success. (Action to be taken by the LA faculty) - Evaluate effectiveness and continue to implement the established Information Literate Students Development Plan with appropriate revisions. - Implement shared and cooperative programs with UHWO. (Action to be taken by the HTIC community as a whole) - Revise the action plans for the year if necessary. AY 2015: Page 8 of 19

9 - Continue to assess and implement the Peace Studies Program with appropriate curricular/program revisions for improvement. (Action to be taken by the faculty) - Continue to assess and implement the Discover Asia Program with appropriate curricular/program revisions for improvement. (Action to be taken by the faculty) - Evaluate the effectiveness of the established Information Literate Students Development Plan. Make changes as necessary to improve student learning. (Action to be taken by the Learning Center and faculty) program review process; i.e., improvement of programs/curricula, coordination between CP and LA, refinement of SLO procedures, and programs with UHWO. - Implement co- and extra-curricular activities developed by the Peace Program that enhance a sense of global citizenship. (Action to be taken by the Peace Program Advisory Board and the HTIC community as a whole) - Revise the action plans for the year as necessary. AY 2016: - Review the existing programs/curricula and improve programs to ensure students are successfully achieving all SLOs. (Action to be taken by faculty, academic staff and the Executive Committee) - Assess the Peace Studies Program to ensure changes made result in improved student learning. Implement curricular/program changes to further develop program. (Action to be taken by the faculty) - Assess the Discover Asia Program to ensure changes made result in improved student learning. Implement curricular/program changes to further strengthen program. (Action to be taken by the faculty) - Continue to assess and implement improvements to the established Information Literate Students Development Plan. (Action to be taken by the Learning Center and faculty) - Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the actions taken in the last four years and propose the next five-year plan to the HTIC learning community. (Action to be taken by the Planning Committee and the Executive Committee) Page 9 of 19

10 Projected Student Transfer Rate to a Four-Year College/University AY Percentage 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% Projected Graduation Rate of the Liberal Arts Program Year Percentage 85% 85% 85% 85% 85% Projection of Students Average TOEFL Score in their Last Term of CP AY TOEFL (ITP) Projection of Students Average Increase in TOEFL Score (Spring Term Enrollments: cohort) Year (Winter) Score (points) Projected Completion Rate of the CP Program AY Page 10 of 19

11 Percentage 90% 90% 90% 90% 90% Projected Percentage of Students Achieving the Competent (or better) Level for all SLOs (by program) AY LA 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% CP 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% IP 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 2.B. Creating Excellence in the Student Learning Environment AY 2012: - Recruit a diverse student population, including students from the local Hawaii community and Asian countries. (Action to be taken by the Recruitment Task Force and the Recruitment Officers) - Establish and implement a five-year Professional (faculty and staff) Development Plan. (Action to be taken by the Personnel Development Committee, the Planning Committee, and the Executive Committee) - Establish and implement a five-year Technology Development Plan. (Action to be taken the Executive Director and the Planning Committee) - Ensure that collegiality and fairness are integral values of the College. AY 2013: - Assess effectiveness of the Professional Development Plan. Refine the planned schedule and adjust as necessary for greater effectiveness in improving faculty-staff performance. (Action to be taken by the Executive Committee and the HTIC community as a whole) - Assess functionality of the established Technology Development Plan and refine as needed for Page 11 of 19

12 greater effectiveness. (Action to be taken by the Executive Committee and the HTIC community as a whole) program review process. - Revise the action plans for the year as necessary. AY 2014: - Assess and continue to implement the established Professional Development Plan with appropriate refinements for greater effectiveness. (Action to be taken by the Personnel Development Committee, Executive Committee and the HTIC community as a whole) - Assess and continue to implement the established Technology Development Plan with appropriate changes as warranted to ensure utility of the plan. (Action to be taken by the Executive Committee and the HTIC community as a whole) program review process. - Revise the action plans for the year as necessary. AY 2015: - Continue to assess, improve and implement the established Professional Development Plan. (Action to be taken by the Personnel Development Committee, Executive Committee and the HTIC community as a whole) - Continue to assess, make improvements, and implement the established Technology Development Plan. (Action to be taken by the Executive Committee and the HTIC community as a whole) program review process. - Create partnerships with local, national and international organizations related to global citizenship and peace studies. (Action to be taken by the Peace Studies Advisory Board Re: 1.B.) - Revise the action plans for the year as necessary. Page 12 of 19

13 AY 2016: - Assess the overall effectiveness of the Five-Year Professional Development Plan. Propose next course of action for continued professional development based upon the assessment. (Action to be taken by the Personnel Development Committee, Planning Committee, Executive Committee and the HTIC community as a whole) - Assess the success of the Technology Development Plan. Develop and recommend a continued course of action for technology development based upon the assessment. (Action to be taken by the Executive Committee and the HTIC community as a whole) - Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the actions taken in the last four years. Using the results, develop the next five-year EDP for the HTIC learning community. (Action to be taken by the Planning Committee and the Executive Committee) Projected Percentage of on-japanese Students in LA and CP AY LA 23% 25% 30% 30% 35% CP 1% 3% 5% 5% 8% 3. Ensuring Institutional Excellence 3.A. Improving Institutional Effectiveness AY 2012: - Review all operations in order to improve efficiency and transparency. (Action to be taken by the Executive Committee and the Planning Committee) - Review data management systems. (Action to be taken by the Planning Committee and Institutional Research Coordinator) - Design and establish an evaluation system that covers governance, planning, and the Page 13 of 19

14 decision-making process. (Action to be taken by the Planning Committee) - Review institutional practices to ensure collegiality, fairness, and evenhanded treatment of all members of the learning community. AY 2013: - Implement the established Governance Evaluation System. (Action to be taken by the Executive Committee) - Improve efficiency and transparency of all operations, such as by keeping the community better informed of the budget, progress of the reallocation project, ACCJC-required procedures and how the EC is working to follow them, etc. (Action to be taken by the Executive Committee and the HTIC community as a whole) - Streamline data management systems, e.g. avoiding redundancy in surveys. (Action to be taken by the Executive Committee and the Institutional Research Coordinator) - Institute online registration system. (Action to be taken by Student Services and the Executive Committee) program review process; i.e., efforts to improve efficiency and transparency of operations, efficiency of data management systems and online registration system. - Revise the action plans for the year as necessary. AY 2014: - Evaluate the effectiveness of the established Governance Evaluation System. Adjust as necessary for greater effectiveness. (Action to be taken by the Planning Committee and Executive Committee) program review process; i.e., efforts to improve efficiency and transparency of operations, efficiency of data management systems and online registration system. - Revise the action plans for the year if necessary. AY 2015: - Continue to implement the established Governance Evaluation System with appropriate Page 14 of 19

15 revisions based upon assessment of effectiveness. (Action to be taken by the Planning Committee and Executive Committee) program review process; i.e., efforts to improve efficiency and transparency of operations, efficiency of data management systems and online registration system. - Revise the action plans for the year as necessary. AY 2016: - Comprehensively evaluate the effectiveness of the established Governance Evaluation System in assuring institutional effectiveness. (Action to be taken by the Planning Committee and Executive Committee with the faculty and staff) - Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the actions taken in the last four years and propose the next five-year plan to the HTIC learning community. (Action to be taken by the Planning Committee and the Executive Committee) 3.B. Sustaining Operational Integrity AY 2012: - Review all policies and procedures, including the articles of incorporation, the corporate bylaws, and the Board Policy Manual. (Action to be taken by the Planning Committee, the Executive Committee, and the Board of Trustees) - Develop a schedule of regular workshops/information sessions for the members of the Board of Trustees. (Action to be taken by the Chancellor s Office, the Executive Committee, and the members of the Board of Trustees) AY 2013: - Conduct regular workshops/information sessions for development of the members of the Board of Trustees. (Action to be taken by the Chancellor s Office, the Executive Committee and the members of the Board of Trustees) - Update policies and procedures as necessary. (Action to be taken by the Planning Committee, Page 15 of 19

16 the Executive Committee, and the Board of Trustees) AY 2014: - Conduct regular workshops/information sessions for development of the members of the Board of Trustees. Assess effectiveness, usefulness and refine to better facilitate Board development and effectiveness. (Action to be taken by the Chancellor s Office, the Executive Committee and the members of the Board of Trustees) - Update policies and procedures as necessary. (Action to be taken by the Planning Committee, the Executive Committee, and the Board of Trustees) AY 2015: - Conduct regular workshops/information sessions for development of the members of the Board of Trustees. Assess effectiveness, usefulness and refine to better facilitate Board development and effectiveness. (Action to be taken by the Chancellor s Office, the Executive Committee and the members of the Board of Trustees) - Update policies and procedures as necessary. (Action to be taken by the Planning Committee, the Executive Committee, and the Board of Trustees) AY 2016: - Continue to conduct regular workshops/information sessions for development of the members of the Board of Trustees. Assess effectiveness of the five-year schedule of workshops in improving Board understanding of its role and the resulting enhancement of Board contributions to HTIC s development as an institution. (Action to be taken by the Chancellor s Office, the Executive Committee and the members of the Board of Trustees) - Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the actions taken in the last four years and propose the next five-year plan to the HTIC learning community. (Action to be taken by the Planning Committee and the Executive Committee) Projected umber of Workshops/Information Sessions for Board Development per Academic Year Page 16 of 19

17 AY umbers Relocating to the ew Kapolei Campus AY 2012: - Create a firm and clear financial plan for the relocation of the HTIC campus to Kapolei. (Action to be taken by the Executive Committee by July 2012) - Establish the blueprints and design of the building and the campus, with a focus on building a sustainable green campus. (Action to be taken by the Executive Committee by March 2012) - Obtain a greading permit and a site-work permit. (Action to be taken by the Executive Committee from October 2012) - Begin site construction. (Action to be taken by the Executive Committee from December 2012) - Prepare for new programs and activities at the Kapolei campus with a view to advancement of the College s unique educational mission and its founding spirit. (Action to be taken by the Planning Committee and all departments) AY 2013: - Continue site construction. - Begin landscaping and paving in Kapolei. (Action to be taken by the Executive Committee from April 2013) - Obtain foundation and building permits for the construction of the new HTIC campus in Kapolei. (Action to be taken by the Executive Committee from April 2013) - Oversee building construction for the new HTIC campus in Kapolei. (Action to be taken by the Executive Committee from September 2013) AY 2014: - Continue to oversee building construction for the new HTIC campus in Kapolei. (Action to be taken by the Executive Committee throughout 2014) Page 17 of 19

18 AY 2015: - Start operations at the new HTIC campus in Kapolei. (Action to be taken by the HTIC community as a whole from Spring 2015) IV. Conclusion This Five-Year Educational Development Plan draws upon the vision, concerns, and insights of the HTIC learning community. The yearly program review process conducted from 2007 to 2011 resulted in faculty and staff insights that have contributed to this EDP. The development of this EDP was rooted in the Planning Committee and all segments of the HTIC learning community were invited to share in this collective effort to encourage broad-based input and support. To advance its educational mission, during the period of this EDP, academic years 2012 to 2016, the College is planning to relocate its campus to Kapolei located in the western part of the island of Oahu (next to the campus of University of Hawaii-West Oahu: UHWO). The new campus will enhance the intellectual environment of the HTIC and UHWO campuses for the mutual benefit of students at both schools and will nurture greater international awareness. The presence of HTIC near the UHWO campus will also promote broader cooperation between UHWO and HTIC/Tokai University in Japan, including shared use of facilities such as the libraries, cafeteria, and laboratories and the opportunity for each school s students to take advantage of programs offered by the other school. This collaborative effort by HTIC and UHWO will help guide students towards greater international understanding and foster ethical global citizens who will contribute to the future, a goal very much in alignment with the mission of HTIC. HTIC would also like to use the latest technology from Tokai University and elsewhere to build the greenest campus possible. In doing so, HTIC is following Tokai University Educational System s mission to promote technological capability and protect the environment. Page 18 of 19

19 HTIC remains committed to excellence with a continued commitment to assist our students to be knowledgeable, ethical global citizens. The founding spirit and mission of HTIC guides the College and supports its important role as an educational institution preparing students to face the challenges not just of today, but of tomorrow s world. Page 19 of 19