Planning ProcessColumbia State Community College

Spring 2010

2010-2020 Strategic Planning

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Collaborative Strategic Planning

Guiding Principles1. Meaningful participation and engagement

of institutional stakeholders is at the heart of the process.

2. Information gathered throughout the planning process is shared with everyone.www.columbiastate.edu/institutional-research

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Getting Organized

Planning CouncilCo-chairs – Director of Institutional Effectiveness – Nancy Ramsey Associate VP, Faculty, Curriculum, Programs – Joni LenigFaculty Senate President – Barry GidcombFaculty Representative – Victoria GayProfessional Staff Organization representative – Crystal VenturiSupport Staff Council representative – Lauren MaxwellDivision Chair representative – Stuart LenigFinancial and Administrative Services representative – Emily SicienskyStudent Services and Enrollment Management representative – Matt LewisAssistant to the President for Access and Diversity – Christa MartinDean, Extended Campuses and Programs – Shanna JacksonProvost for Academic and Student Programs and Services – Margaret SmithAssociate VP for Student Services and Enrollment Management – Cecelia JohnsonAssociate VP for Business Services – Elaine CurtisDirector of Institutional Research – Rion McDonaldStudent Government Association representative – John Troy

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Planning Council Responsibilities

1. Develop a communications plan

2. Assist with forums for engagement and data gathering

3. Assist with processing data

4. Development of the strategic plan

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Sense-making

1. Identify 5 to 7 strategic themes for Columbia State

2.Match our themes with TBR key priorities

3.Define the concepts in greater detail through committees

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Vision Conference

1. Review concept papers from committee work

2. Stakeholder review3. Create a preferred future4. Draft a vision statement for college-

wide review

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Goals Conference

Planning Council

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1.Create set of strategic goals for each identified theme.

2.Action plans created for each goal

3.Draft action plan submitted to the cabinet

Implementation Plan

1. Development of new department evaluations

2. Tie to resources and budget3. Measurable outcomes4. Responsibilities identified

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Performance Funding

Standard 1B – Major Field AssessmentVeterinary Tech – 76.47%

Radiologic Tech – 84.2%

Respiratory Care Technology – 75%

Nursing – 88.9%

Score 10/10

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Performance Funding

Standard 2A – Student SatisfactionActive and Collaborative Learning - .5

Student Effort – 1.5

Academic Challenge – 3.0

Student-Faculty Interaction – 2.0

Support for Learners – 1.5

Score - 8/10

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Performance Funding

Standard 3 A – Retention and PersistenceProportion of 2007 cohort who returned to any

Tennessee public institution – 66.3/63.6%

Proportion of 2006 cohort who returned to any TN public institutions (NCCBP) – 47.1/45.9%

Proportion of 2002 cohort who graduated from any TN public institution within six years – 41.0/38.8%

Proportion of 2004 cohort who graduated from any TN public institution within 3 years (NCCBP) – 19.6/17.3

Score: 3/5

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Performance Funding

Standard 3 B – Student SuccessCompletion of English Composition I Course – 85.3%

Completion of College Algebra Course – 92.0%

Completion of D/R course and subsequent completion of Math college-level course – 54.6%

Completion of D/R course and subsequent completion of Writing college-level course – 66.9%

Score: 2/5

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Performance Funding

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Standard 3 C: Student Persistence Planning Initiative

Goal No. 2005-10 Student Persistence Goals Benchmark AttainPercent Attained

1Percentage of students successfully completing DSPM 0800 on the first attempt will increase by 13% over the cycle (56.7% to 70%)

65% 55% 85%

2Percentage of students successfully completing DSPM 0850 on the first attempt will increase by 14.6% over the cycle (55.4% to 70%)

65% 65% 100%

3Percentage of students successfully completing DSPW 0800 on the first attempt will increase by 10.4% over the cycle (59.6% to 70%)

65% 55% 85%

Score: 3/5

Performance Funding

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Standard 4 A: Institutional Strategic Planning

Goal No. 2005-10 Institutional Strategic Planning Goals Benchmark AttainPercent Attained

1Faculty will have redesigned and fully implement the Business and Business Information Technology programs (29 courses) in an accelerated, alternative delivery format

27 27 100%

2COSCC will increase the number of adults receiving scholarships from 60 to 120 during the cycle

108 126 100%

Score: 5/5

Performance Funding

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Standard 4 B: State Strategic Planning

State Partnership 2005-10 State Strategic Planning Goals Benchmark AttainPercent Attained

AccessAfrican American enrollment will increase by 30 students (10% over the spring 2005 baseline) over the cycle.

317 322 100%

Student Preparation

Number of students in dual enrollment classes will increase to 300 students

270 573 100%

AffordabilityTotal of $5 million will be obtained from private gifts and grants

$4,000,000 $6,173,773 100%

Educational Excellence

The percentage of nontraditional students served in the SAGE program who persist to goal achievement will increase to 85% over the five year period

70% 70% 100%

Score: 10/10

Performance Funding

Standard 4 C: Job Placement

2007 Graduates = 169

Non-respondents = 10

Exemptions = 2

Percentage placed = 95%

Score: 10/10

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Performance Funding

Score: 89/100

Institutional Effectiveness Report

Providing Access

Highlights 1. Enrollment increase2. Dual enrollment is 152% increase

over 2005 baseline3. Workforce Development enhanced4. Adult Scholarships increased from 60 in 2005 to 126 in 08-09

Issues 1. Need better and more consistent data.2. Enrollment growth in Williamson

Co.3. Adult enrollment declined 7.9% in

2009

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Promoting Learning

Achievements 1. Successful pass rates on national exams

2. Program accreditation3. 100% of academic program standards met for those reviewed in 08-094. College Expectations visited 19 high schools, involved 30 faculty and staff, contacted 2951 high school students

Issues 1. CCSSE scores declined in two areas2. Decline in fall-to-fall retention rates for first-time, full-time (64.6 to 63.6)3. 3-year graduation rate fell from 19.6 to 17.3 (NCCBP)

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Supporting Community Development

Achievements 1. 7765 K-12 attended campus events

2. 3160 non-credit students3. 268 law enforcement officers

trained4. 8 biotechnology camps

Issues 1. Budget reductions – must identify role and scope of community development activities

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Other Achievements

1. Banner report training2. Replaced computers for 100 faculty and staff3. Upgraded to Office 20074. Renovated library basement and Williamson County5. Moved IT department6. Responded to 6500+ helpdesk requests7. Received $6.2 million in private funds and grants over

past 4 years ($1.4 m in 2008-09)8. Established community-based development

committees in Lawrence and Williamson9. Complete a campus-wide energy audit

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