DOCUMENT RESUME JC 010 124 ED 448 846 Austin Community College Strategic Planning for 1999-2004: TITLE College-Wide Goals. Austin Community Coll., TX. INSTITUTION 1999-00-00 PUB DATE 16p.; For The ACC Strategic Planning Guidelines, see JC 010 NOTE 123. Descriptive (141) Reports PUB TYPE MF01/PC01 Plus Postage. EDRS PRICE Access to Education; Community Colleges; *Needs Assessment; DESCRIPTORS *Organizational Objectives; Program Evaluation; *School Community Relationship; School Holding Power; *Strategic Planning; Two Year Colleges *Austin Community College TX IDENTIFIERS ABSTRACT This document contains nine strategic planning priorities and associated key objectives set by Austin Community College (ACC) (Texas) for 1999-2004. Planning priorities include: (1) expand existing and develop new instructional programs to meet identified community needs; (2) explore instructional delivery alternatives for courses and programs to ensure (3) improve student retention and educational goal instructional flexibility; (4) expand student recruitment efforts completion for students attending ACC; to increase access to higher education for the ACC service area; (5) develop facilities that meet instructional needs that are responsive to identified (6) expand relationships with the community regarding community needs; (7) ensure continued high quality teaching through expansion and instruction; continuous renewal of a strong core of professional faculty; (8) ensure increased operating effectiveness through improved internal administrative processes, a strengthened infrastructure, and consistent use of information for planning and decision making; and (9) ensure that the college has the resources to provide excellence and quality in all programs needed by the community. 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PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY f TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES N INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) 1 0 0 rJ AVAILABLE BEST COPY 1 EXPAND EXISTING AND DEVELOP NEW STRATEGIC PRIORITY 1: INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS TO MEET IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY NEEDS Increase and strengthen credit degree and certificate programs in Key Objective: instructional areas to meet identified community needs Key Workforce Programs needed by the community Computer and Advanced Technology Robotics* Automated Manufacturing Systems* Computer Certification* Computer Information Systems Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineering Design Graphics Computer Aided Design Electronics Geomatics/Surveying Health Sciences Diagnostic Medical Imaging - Sonography (Echo Cardiography)* Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography (Cardio-vascular intervention)* Dental Hygiene* Clinical Assistant* Surgical First Assistant* Veterinary Technician* Associate Degree Nursing Vocational Nursing Emergency Medical Services Business Court Reporting* Catering* Small Business Management Entrepreneurship International Business Fashion Design * Indicates new program 3 2 Applied Tech Multi-media* Web Design* Turf Management* Golf Course Management* Electronic Printing Communication Design Graphics Photography Audio Production Commercial Music-Performance Interpreter Training Child Development-Head Start Sheet Metal Fabrication Machining Technology Automotive Technician Emission Control Key Academic/Transfer Program enhancements responding to community need Math and Sciences Environmental Technology* Biotechnology Biology Geology Physics Social and Behavioral Sciences Statistical Techniques and Research Methods* Geographic Information Systems* Anthropology-Archaeology Arts and Humanities Technical Foreign Language, immersion opportunities* Radio/Television/Film Expand alternative credit programs and services for workforce, continuing Key Objective: education, and life-long learning Develop a strategic and tactical business plan specifying the expansion of service and programs in customized training, continuing education, modular delivery of credit courses, seminars, and distance learning Develop short certificate programs in key workforce areas Alzheimer's Certificate Vascular Ultrasonography Mammography Computer System Administration Web Master 4 3 Expand specialized continuing education (CEU) offerings for current professionals Customer Support Safety Technology Cooking Small Business Development Real Estate Work Keys T-Compass Review Parasitology Specialty Care Clinical Preceptorship Physical Fitness Theory Chemical Dependency Health-related independent study courses Veterinary Practices Conferences Increase opportunities for professional development through specialized workshops and seminars System Administration MCSE Exam Preparation Computer Training Web Design Medical Coding Vascular Ultrasonography Massage Therapy Grant Writing workshops for the community Zig Ziglar Training (supervision and management) International trade training Call Center Management and 911 Services Specialized foreign language for business (immersion format) Distinguished Speaker's Series Increase the number of reimbursable Coordinating Board approved courses in continuing education Increase the infusion of an international perspective at ACC to provide Key Objective: students with a global perspective and to better serve community needs Integrate global implications related to specific subject matter into the curriculum Develop activities and programs which serve the international community in Austin as well as business and industry needs. Expand, strengthen and develop language immersion and English as A Second Language programs to better serve the community 5 4 Collaborate on a strategy, action plan and activities to better serve international students at ACC Develop partnerships with countries such as Mexico and Germany that, because of their community connections, benefit students, faculty, staff, and the business community Develop opportunities for ACC students to participate in international programs Develop faculty exchange opportunities Create learning communities within ACC to enhance student learning and Key Objective: strengthen inter-connections between students at ACC Implement a comprehensive system to integrate learning communities into ACC's instructional programs by developing paired classes as appropriate to enhance developmental education, block scheduling groups of students with similar needs, and offering interdisciplinary courses. Create an Honors program to provide an enriched learning environment for students to achieve specific academic goals Integrate service learning into the disciplines to link classroom learning and community applications 6 5 STRATEGIC PRIORITY 2: EXPLORE INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY ALTERNATIVES FOR COURSES AND PROGRAMS TO ENSURE INSTRUCTIONAL FLEXIBILITY Increase integration of technology into the teaching and learning processes Key Objective: Focus instructional development initiatives on integrating technology into specific curricular areas that have demonstrated high levels of community need (e.g., geology, semi-conductor, manufacturing, developmental education, foreign language) Develop open-access computer facilities, computer-based classrooms and computer laboratories to support technology-based instruction specific to curricular areas (e.g., geology, semi-conductor manufacturing, developmental education, foreign language, etc.). Develop implementation strategies for the effective use of Learning Resource Centers to support alternative course delivery (e.g., providing collaborative study spaces with technology support, expanding materials collection, expanding Instructional Technology and Development support, etc.). Develop program/task force- level analyses of the impact of technology on instructional delivery and plan for the integration of technology into each instructional area Increase accessibility of courses and programs through technology Key Objective: Plan for the comprehensive implementation of V-Tel instruction, web-based courses, and ACC's participation in the Virtual College of Texas and other net-based instructional delivery consortia Develop degree programs offered through multiple distance learning formats in areas that are identified to have local, state, or national markets. Webmaster Certificate Program (Continuing Education) Professional Accounting Degree Accounting Technician Degree Accounting Clerk Certificate History Technical Communications Health Sciences Computer Information Systems Develop a strategy to implement video-on-demand and streaming video technology capabilities that allow for on-demand training Expand cable access systems carrying ACC programs to reach more potential students 7 6 Increase instructional delivery options for students Key Objective: Develop a coordinated strategy to systematically award college credit for experiential learning and previous life experience Implement a comprehensive Week-end College by offering degree programs in targeted degree areas. Expand work-place internship opportunities for students 8 7 IMPROVE STUDENT RETENTION AND EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIC PRIORITY 3: GOAL COMPLETION OF STUDENTS ATTENDING ACC Implement integrated enrollment management system which includes Key Objective: educational planning and the early identification and support of educationally at-risk students Implement new student services model addressing needs related to facilities, equipment, staff, and training Revise counseling functions from specialists to generalists and add staff positions to perform non- counseling activities Ensure that ACC has the educational programs and support services to Key Objective: improve the opportunity for students to meet their educational goals Analyze the outcomes related to under prepared students and develop programs and services to assist them in attaining their educational goals Develop web-based access to admissions, registration, orientation, and other student support services Increase the number of students who transfer to 4-year colleges and Key Objective: universities Establish campus-based Transfer Centers to increase information available on transfer and engage in systematic transfer placement Collaborate with other colleges and universities to develop comprehensive web-based articulation guides and other informational strategies Implement a systematic job placement program linked to students exiting Key Objective: workforce education programs Increase career planning and integrate it with educational master planning Increase opportunities for students to participate in workforce internships that will enhance their ability to get jobs in their chosen field of study 9 8 EXPAND STUDENT RECRUITMENT EFFORTS TO STRATEGIC PRIORITY 4: INCREASE ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION FOR THE ACC SERVICE AREA Promote access of under served populations to ACC programs Key Objective: Develop linkages between student services, students outreach, and ACC's adult education populations to encourage transition to higher education programs at ACC Involve diverse faculty and staff in community outreach efforts to reach out to minority communities Develop specialized outreach and retention programs for educationally at-risk students Increase outreach efforts throughout the service area, especially to under-served populations Expand financial assistance programs to assist economically disadvantaged students in meeting their educational costs. Ensure a consistent message is effectively communicated to ACC's Key Objective: constituencies through expanded promotional efforts that match ACC's programs and services to the needs of targeted populations Explore expanded use of television, radio, and new and emerging technologies such as the Web in promotional efforts Develop marketing support activities, materials, and other resources that promote programs such as a speaker's bureau or workforce-connected alumni association i0 9