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STRATEGIC PLANNING FORM SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

2013-2016 Name: Linda North Division: Academics Department/Position: Mission Statement

Southern Union State Community College, an open admission, public two-year college and member of the Alabama Community College System, provides quality and relevant teaching and learning in academic, technical, and health science

Institutional Goal

Developmental classes are provided to help students build the necessary skills to succeed in the next level of classes in reading, writing, and mathematics as well as basic computer literacy.

Unit or Division Goal (One per page)

The academic division will implement three learning communities in spring semester 2013-2014. The students enrolling in the learning communities classes will rate student satisfaction 3 or greater on the course evaluation form by the end of spring 2014-2015. Major Objectives in

Measurable Terms Resources Required Anticipated Results

To Measure Success Time Frame

Personnel Financial Equipment/ Facilities

From: To:

The students enrolling in the learning communities classes will rate student satisfaction 3 or greater on the course evaluation form by the end of spring 2014-2015.

Faculty Developmental Chairperson

$4800 None at present

The students enrolling in the learning communities classes will rate student satisfaction 3 or greater on the course evaluation form by the end of spring 2014-2015.

2014 2015


2013-2016 Name: Catherin Stringfellow Division: Student Services Department/Position: Registrar Mission Statement

Southern Union State Community College, an open admission, public two-year college and member of the Alabama Community College System, provides quality and relevant teaching and learning in academic, technical, and health science programs that are affordable, accessible, equitable, and responsive to the diverse needs of our students, community, business, industry, and government.

Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 3 The College, through its Student Services and Student Development Divisions, will provide academic support services to assist students and maximize student potential in attaining their education and career goals.


Online admissions will be made available to students.

Major Objectives in Measurable Terms

Resources Required Anticipated Results To Measure Success

Time Frame


From: To:

The admissions process will be available online.

Tiffany Sanders Catherine Stringfellow Cheryl Jordan Brad Davis

No Cost Computers The admissions process will be online and available to students.

2013 2015




Institutional Goal



Each student will be assigned an SUSCC e-mail address at the same time that the student number is assigned.



Time Frame


From: To:

E-mail addresses will be assigned to students upon admission to the College.


No Cost ?????????

Computers E-mail addresses will be assigned to students upon admission by Fall Semester 2015.

2013 2015




Institutional Goal



To automate college course equivalency for courses from other colleges.



Time Frame


From: To:

Automate the equivalency process for courses taken at other institutions.

Tiffany Sanders Gary Branch Catherine Stringfellow Cheryl Jordan Brad Davis

Annual Fee ($2,000 - $5000)

Software By automating this process we will maintain consistency and this will cut down on potential errors from entering data manually.

2013 2015


2013-2016 Name: Derika Griffin Division: Technical Education/Workforce Development Department/Position: Adult Education/Director Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 4 Maintain excellence as the guiding principle for staffing and programming.


Improve communication & follow through from administration.



Time Frame


From: To:

Establish a forum using social media to use for debriefing, sharing ideas, updates, and departmental progress. Document class visits Make the status of supply and other requests readily available

Derika Griffin Nicholas Bolden Derika Griffin Derika Griffin

n/a User friendly social media platform. File folders File folders

A fully functional blog where ideas, updates and is shared. Majority participation from AE instructors. Duplicate copies (for director & instructor) of class visits with minutes documenting conversations, needs, requests and the subsequent action. A file is maintained with supply and other requests, and is readily available to manage/document requests and follow through.

July 2013 July 2013 July 2013

June 2014 June 2014 June 2014




Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 1 Provide student’s comprehensive and accessible instructional opportunities through community based education, dual enrollment, academic transfer, technical education, health science, and work force development programs.


Ensure adequate facilities, technology & materials at sites with facility, technology and supply and materials needs.



Time Frame


From: To:

Request funds to enhance facilities, supply technology, supplies and materials based on program director and instructor assessment. Establish SMART classrooms on Opelika campus, Circle of Care (Valley), True Deliverance (Auburn)

Derika Griffin All AE Instructors Derika Griffin Selected Technology Company

n/a $31,555.17

n/a SMART Board, accompanying video/audio equipment

A proposal outlining the stated classroom needs is created. SMART Classrooms established


Sept 2013 Dec 2013 Dec 2013



Time Frame


From: To:

Install projector and screens for visual instruction at Opelika Campus, Christian Memorial, two non stationary set ups Secure laptops for non traditional classroom sites in Lee County Jail, Lineville Secure laptops for instructor use where there is no stationary office space available (Wedowee, True Deliverance)

Derika Griffin Ron Mahan, Brad Davis Derika Griffin Dean Scott Brian Pike Derika Griffin, Angela Herring, Nicholas Bolden

$3000 $5000 $3000

Projectors/screens/ceiling mounts Laptops laptops

Projector and screen mounted in classroom Laptops provided/available for use. Laptops provided/available for use.


Dec 2013 Sept 2013 Sept 2013




Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 2 Assist students in overcoming deficiencies and acquiring skills fundamental to further academic and career achievement.


Provide training opportunities & career direction for students.



Time Frame


From: To:

Identify and request funds to hire a Career Coach for Adult Education students.

Derika Griffin Career Coach

$30,000 (salary, materials & supplies)

Office space

Increased number of Adult Education students will enter Postsecondary Education and other job training programs.

July 2013

June 2015




Institutional Goal



Increase student retention.



Time Frame


From: To:

Identify specific classroom needs regarding retention. Request funds to hire 1-2 Student Intake & Transition Specialist

Derika Griffin All AE Instructors Derika Griffin Student Intake and Transition Specialists

n/a $20,000

Office space Office Space

Increased student retention.

July 2013

June 2015

STRATEGIC PLANNING FORM SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2013-2016 Name: Robbie Whaley Division: Student Services Department/Position: Assessment Center /Assessment Center Coordinator

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Goal 3a. The Student Development Division will provide testing and assessment, academic advising, orientation and pre-college programs, recruiting, ADA/504 services, diversity programs, and tutorial/computer labs that will support students.


New computerized GED testing program will be adopted in 2014.


Resources Required

Anticipated Results to Measure Success

Time frame

Personnel

Financial

Equipment/ Facilities

From

To

The testing lab will be re-designed to accommodate the new GED Testing guidelines.

Robbie Whaley Ben Jordan Justin Whitehead

$3017.00 $1350--$450 License Kit fee per campus (3) $1667—Storage Lockers

Pearson Vue Testing Software License Kit: 1. Interlink Signature

Pad 2. Web Camera 3. Camera Stand 4. Pearson Vue

Software Storage Lockers

The testing lab will be completed and ready for student testing by January 2014.

2013 2014

STRATEGIC PLANNING FORM SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2013-2016 Name: Cydney Mathews Division: Student Services Department/Position: Assessment Center /Assistant Assessment Center Coordinator

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 4a. College personnel will engage in professional development training/retraining, be actively involved in professional organizations, and document appropriate experiential and academic qualifications.


Maintain proper certifications to administer specialized testing within the Assessment Center.


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial


From

To

1. Participate in and complete necessary training programs for GED testing and administration certification.

Robbie Whaley Cydney Mathews

$600 est./yearly (for travel)

Internet access Computer

By January 2014, the newest computer-based version of the GED test will be launched and set for administration.

October 2013

January 2014

2. Participate in annual training sessions for WorkKeys testing administrators—paper and pencil-based and computer-based.

Robbie Whaley Cydney Mathews

$200 (Est) (only when travel is required)

Internet access Computer

Testing administrators will be knowledgeable of technical updates, procedural changes, and testing changes.

October 2013

Ongoing

STRATEGIC PLANNING FORM SOUTHERN UNIONSTATECOMMUNITY COLLEGE 2013-2016 Name: Ben Jordan Division: Auxiliary Services Department/Position: Business Manager

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 1 a. Community based education Institutional Goal 7 a. Promote educational, cultural, and recreational enrichment of the community by extending college facilities and offering resources to the community


Expanding Fine Arts offerings to provide cultural enrichment opportunities for the community.


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial


From

To

Bring in small touring groups to perform fine arts presen- tations to retain and attract students.

Ben Jordan Steve Spratlin

Touring Group fees will vary

Use of Renaissance Center

By August 1, 2016 at least two touring groups will present to students.

July 2013

August 2016

STRATEGIC PLANNING FORM SOUTHERN UNIONSTATECOMMUNITY COLLEGE 2013-2016 Name: Ben Jordan Division: Auxiliary Services Department/Position: Business Manager

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 7 a. Promote educational, cultural, and recreational enrichment of the community by extending college facilities and offering resources to the community


Bring in national food service vendor to operate in Opelika


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial


From

To

Bid cafeteria services for Opelika campus. Seek food services that cater to a diverse population of students and that attracts customers in the community thus increasing awareness of SU.

Ben Jordan

To be determined

Student Center – Opelika Campus

By August 1, 2016 see an increased use of cafeteria services by students and individuals in the community on the Opelika campus.

July 2013

August 2016


2013-2016 Name: R. G. Taunton Division: Academic Department/Position: Business Department Chair Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 1 - Provide student’s comprehensive and accessible instructional opportunities through community based education, dual enrollment, academic transfer, technical education, health science, and work force development programs.


Increase the number of business, computer science and office administration courses available online.



Time Frame


From: To:


Adjunct faculty

$1,500 per course

Canvas Add 2 online business classes per academic year

Fall 2013 Fall 2015




Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 2 - Assist students in overcoming deficiencies and acquiring skills fundamental to further academic and career achievement.


Identify and assist students who need remedial computer literacy training.



Time Frame


From: To:

Access students and identify those who need remedial computer literacy training.

Adjunct Instructor

$1,500 (standard adjunct salary for 3 credit hours class)

One open computer lab

By fall 2014 testing/assessment procedures will be in place to identify students. Those student will be placed in an introductory/ remedial compute class)

Fall 2013 Fall 2014




Institutional Goal

Goal 4b. - College personnel will ensure that all applicable programs are accredited, which includes each department’s programs, curricula, and personnel on an established and systematic basis.


Hire a full-time business instructor for Wadley and Valley as many business department classes do not have a lead instructor and are being taught by adjuncts.



Time Frame


From: To:

If the need can be justified, request will be presented to the president of the college.

President, Dean of Instruction

Costs related to the hiring of this instructor will be approximately $60,000.

NA By fall of 2014, new instructor will be in place to serve the Wadley and Valley campuses.

Fall 2013 Fall 2014




Institutional Goal

Goal 4c. - The College will provide for all campuses library resources, services, and facilities that meet or exceed minimum standards.


Upgrade classroom facilities and environmental controls TB-1, and provide students with a full-time open computer lab.



Time Frame


From: To:

Replace the existing facility. SUSCC is now in the process of building a new business and technology building that will provide multiple classrooms for the business department, better environmental controls, multiple computer labs, and a full time computer lab for use by the students (Note: this is part of the SUSCC Opelika Campus expansion).

Contractor determined by bid.

Approx. 15 Million.

New business and technology building

This building is scheduled to be completed and ready to use by fall of 2015.

Summer 2013

Fall 2015

STRATEGIC PLANNING FORM SOUTHERN UNIONSTATECOMMUNITY COLLEGE 2013-2016 Name: Marty Kirby Division: Business Office Department/Position: Director of Accounting

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 4 a. College personnel will engage in professional development training/retraining, be actively involved in professional organizations, and document appropriate experiential and academic qualifications.


Move towards a more paperless office (ex. electronic vendor payments, electronic purchase orders)


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial


From

To

Implement a software program to create a paperless purchase order process.

Ben Jordan Marty Kirby Kim Holmes Rita Brown Jitka Williams Chase Kilgore Bryan Gleaton Ramona Fulford Anita Waldrep

To be determined

None By August 1, 2016 college faculty and staff will fully utilize a paperless purchase order system.

Fall 2013

Fall 2016

STRATEGIC PLANNING FORM SOUTHERN UNIONSTATECOMMUNITY COLLEGE 2013-2016 Name: Marty Kirby Division: Business Office Department/Position: Director of Accounting

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Training of staff in offices on each campus to meet student needs.


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial


From

To

Identify opportunities for staff and encourage participation in professional development each year.

Ben Jordan Marty Kirby Kim Holmes Rita Brown Jitka Williams Chase Kilgore Bryan Gleaton Ramona Fulford Anita Waldrep

Registration fees vary

None By August 1, 2016 all business office

employees will have participated in three professional development events.

July 2013

August 2016


2013-2016 Name: Jimmy Holmes Division: Student Services Department/Position: Chief of Police Mission Statement

Southern Union State Community College, an open admission, public two-year, college and member of the Alabama Community College System, provides quality and relevant teaching and learning in academic, technical, and health science programs that are affordable, accessible, equitable, and responsive to the diverse needs of our students, community, business, industry, and government.

Institutional Goal

#3: The College, through its Student Services and Student Development Divisions, will provide academic support services to assist students and maximize student potential in attaining their education and career goals.


Increase retention rates annually by a minimum of 1% for the next five years. To offer assistance and protection for the College community, prevent crime, enforce the law, and safeguard the constitutional guarantees of all. Major Objectives in



Personnel Financial Equipment/

Facilities

From: To:

To provide a safe and secure environment that is conducive to the education, employment and daily activities of our campus community.

Jimmy Holmes, James Burroughs, Stephanie Railey, Tiffany Sanders Vertrina Grubbs, Contracted Security Firm

$40.000 None at this time

Providing a safe environment and that is conducive to the educational endeavors of our students, visitors and college employees as evident by:

1. Decrease in the quantity of incident reports

2. Decrease in the frequency of Code of Conduct violations & hearings

3. Decrease in appliance of disciplinary sanctions (i.e. suspensions)

4. Employing additional full time certified officers

5. Annual analysis of the Crime Statics/Cleary report.

2014 2015

STRATEGIC PLANNING FORM SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2013-2016 Name: Cindy Calhoun Division: Academic Department/Position: CHD

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 1 Provide students comprehensive and accessible opportunities through community based education, dual enrollment, academic transfer, technical education, health science, and work force development programs.


We will provide students with more comprehensive and accessible opportunities by providing a Child Development course online.


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial


From

To

Provide a Child Development course online using CANVASS

Cindy Calhoun

No additional

No additional

This goal will be met if the class is online for students fall semester 2013. This goal will be met if students enroll in the CHD online course as part of their CHD AAS program.

August 2013

Dec. 2013


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



We will provide students with more comprehensive and accessible opportunities by providing a Child Development resource section LRC on the Opelika campus..


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial


From

To

Provide a Child Development Resource section in the Opelika LRC for student use.

Michelle Wimbish Cindy Calhoun

Library Funds

Print materials

This goal will be met when a Child Development section has been established and has materials for student use.

June 2013


2013-2016 Name: Adam McGhee Division: Academic Department/Position: Distance Education Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 1: Provide student’s comprehensive and accessible instructional opportunities through community based education, dual enrollment, academic transfer, technical education, health science, and work force development programs.


Enhance the quality of online classes, retention and student perception of the online program by enforcing competency requirements for instructors of online classes.



Time Frame


From: To:

Increase retention rates by 3% per year Improve student perception of the online program Improve instructor use of advanced Canvas features

None None None

None None None

None None None

Monitor Grade Distributions Student Evaluations of Online Classes** Monitor the incorporation of advanced LMS features in online classes.

Fall 2013 Fall 2013 Fall 2013


** This will be a separate subjective survey from the student evaluations of instructors.


2013-2016 Name: Steve Simpson Division: Health Science Department/Position: EMS Program Director Mission Statement

Southern Union State Community College, an open admission, public two-year college and member of the Alabama Community College System, provides quality and relevant teaching and learning in academic, technical, and health science programs that are affordable, accessible, equitable, and responsive to the

Institutional Goal

Maintain excellence as the guiding principle for staffing and programming.


Students will receive the best possible clinical experience.



Time Frame


From: To:

Maintain regular contact with clinical sites through weekly visitations to ensure that students receive the best possible clinical experience.

1. Program Director 2. Clinical Instructor

$1,000 for travel and adjunct pay.

None required

1. The number of clinical sites will not decrease due to lack of contact with College personnel.

2. The working relationship between the EMS Department and our clinical sites will continue to allow SUSCC student to have preferential treatment with regard to scheduling clinical rotations.

10/01/13 09/30/14

STRATEGIC PLANNING FORM SOUTHERN UNIONSTATECOMMUNITY COLLEGE 2013-2016 Name: Keith Langley Division: Facilities Department/Position: Maintenance Director

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 4 c. The college will provide for all campuses library resources, services, and facilities that meet or exceed minimum standards


Constructing facilities on the Wadley Campus


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial


From

To

Construction of a Resource Center in Wadley

Ben Jordan Keith Langley

$6,000,000 na

Resource Center will provide Wadley’s growing student population with technologically advanced learning opportunities. Meeting space will accommodate college functions and community events.

Fall 2013

Fall 2015


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 4 d. Maintenance of college facilities and grounds will support the educational program.


Grounds upkeep


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial


From

To

Hire more grounds keepers to provide a more attractive, comfortable, and appealing environment for SU students.

Ben Jordan Keith Langley

$37,000- $44,000 per employee

Na

More attractive and comfortable campuses. Fall 2013

Fall 2016


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Constructing facilities on the Opelika Campus


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial


From

To

Construction of a Business Technology Center and a Center for Integrated Manufacturing in Opelika

Ben Jordan Keith Langley Justin Whitehead

$20,000,000

na

Greater facility space for SU’s growing student population. Student learning and achievement will be attained through use of most up-to-date facilities and technology.

Fall 2013

Fall 2016


2013-2016 Name: Pam Jones & Melissa Todd Division: Financial Aid Department/Position: Financial Aid Director & Financial Aid Coordinator Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Create a Veteran Resource Center on the Opelika Campus in room 101 of the Administration Building. The VA Resource Center would house a certified VA official, computers, tutoring sessions, counseling relating to post traumatic stress disorder, job posting board, and promote information awareness concerning the changes through Veterans Affairs.



Time Frame

Personnel Financial


From: To:

Create a Veteran Resource Center that will provide an area for veterans and dependents of veterans

Ashley Crane, Financial Aid Assistant/ School Certifying Official

$0 Furniture, computers, and all other items needed will come from college inventory. Room 101 of the Administration Building.

Student will have an area of with less student traffic, available computers, and work area.

Present July 2013


2013-2016 Name: Pam Jones & Melissa Todd Division: Financial Aid Department/Position: Financial Aid Director & Financial Aid Coordinator Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

#4: Maintain excellence as the guiding principle for staffing and programming.


Hire a full time employee to create and maintain a student loan default management plan.



Time Frame


Facilities

From: To:

To hire (1) one full time employee to create and maintain a student loan default management plan for the institution.

(1)Full time employee

Average Starting Salary $23,568 -$28,000 (E pay -scale) Step level dependent upon education and experience

N/A Default rates can be measured by reviewing quarterly rates from the past 2 academic years and also analyzing cohort default rates based on a 2 and/or 3 year review.

Sept. 2013

Sept. 2015


2013-2016 Name: Division: Department/Position: Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 4: Maintain excellence as the guiding principle for staffing and programming. Institutional Goal 4a: College personnel will engage in professional development training/retraining, be actively involved in professional organizations, and document appropriate experiential and academic qualifications.


Fine Arts Department: Hire full-time Music instructor.

Major Objectives in Measurable Terms Hire full-time Music instructor


By August 1, 2014, full-time Music instructor hired and placed on Fall

Semester 2014 class schedule

Time Frame

Personnel

Fine Arts Dept.

Chair, HR Director, Dean of

Academics

Financial $42,000


From Oct. 2013

To: July 2014


2013-2016 Name: Sandra Hughley Division: Administrative Department/Position: Human Resources/ Director of Human Resources/SPO Mission Statement

Southern Union State Community College, an open admission, public two-year college and member of the Alabama Community College System, provides quality and relevant teaching and learning in academic, technical, and health sciences programs that are affordable, accessible, equitable, and responsive to the diverse needs of our students, community, business, industry, and government.

Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 4a College personnel will engage in professional development training/retraining, be actively involved in professional organizations, and document appropriate experiential and academic qualifications.


Create a training program for new hires & managers for 2014.



Time Frame


From: To:

Develop and retain employee skills to meet the needs of the College.

Sandra Hughley, Mindy Reynolds, IT Personnel

? Computers, Internet Access, Department Procedures Manuals

Retain a productive and competent workforce.

2013 2014


2013-2016 Name: Sandra Hughley Division: Administrative Department/Position: Human Resources/ Director of Human Resources/SPO Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Create an HR webpage



Time Frame


From: To:

Provide employees with accurate and timely Human Resource Information, and make employment forms readily accessible.

Sandra Hughley, Emily Yarbrough, Adam McGhee

? Computers, Internet Access

The HR webpage will be complete by May 2014.

2013 2014


2013-2016 Name: Lee Ammons Division: Academic Department/Position: Language Arts Department Chair Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Goal 4a. College personnel will engage in professional development training/retraining, be actively involved in professional organizations, and document appropriate experiential and academic qualifications.


Language Arts Faculty will participate in relevant seminars and training.



Time Frame


From: To:

Faculty will participate in conferences and seminars to advance instructional effectiveness and to maintain an awareness of current methodologies and philosophies in education

Full Time Faculty

Cost may vary annually. Refer to Budget Request Lines 601 and 602. Total request $2,500.00

Documentation of faculty attendance will be on file.

Aug. 2013

Aug. 2016




Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 7Promote educational, cultural, and recreational enrichment of the community by extending college facilities and offering resources to the community.


Language Arts Department will encourage academic excellence and provide educational enrichment to the community by sponsoring a Language Arts Tournament annually.



Time Frame


From: To:

The Language Arts Department will host an annual Language Arts Tournament to provide an opportunity to recruit students from area high schools.

Personnel needed may include full time instructors, recruiters, cafeteria staff, maintenance, and SUSCC ambassadors. Total request:

Refer to budget lines 639 and 641. Total request: $900.00

Pencils, Blue Books, or theme paper. Literature test. Lunch (meal) will be provided.

Record of schools attended and participants will be maintained.

Aug. 2013

Aug. 2016




Institutional Goal



Increase attention towards developmental students by offering tutorial assistance from full time and adjunct faculty.



Time Frame


From: To:

1. Faculty will participate in conferences and work with Academic Dean to review changes in developmental courses as applies to Language Arts Department 2. Faculty will participate in tutoring for students.

Full Time Faculty; Dept. Chair Mr. Jamey Henderson and Mr. Dwayne Hudson

Cost may vary annually. Refer to Budget Request Line 502. Total request: $4,500

None None

Documentation of faculty attendance for conferences and meetings will be on file. New developmental Department Chair expected. Instructor will provide attendance record and survey students regarding course grades

Aug. 2013 Aug. 2013

Aug. 2016 Aug. 2016




Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 4 Maintain excellence as the guiding principle for staffing and programming


The Language Arts Department will ensure the use of technology in the classroom to maximize instructional effectiveness



Time Frame


From: To:

1. Language Arts faculty will attend training on use of new Canvas Online program

2. Laptop computers will be replaced as needed

Full time and adjunct faculty and MIS dept. MIS Dept.

None: Total request $0.00 Reference Object Code 643 for MIS Dept. $10,891

Classroom Documentation of faculty attendance will be on file. Computer purchases will be requested by faculty and documented by MIS/Tech. Department

Aug. 2013 Aug. 2013

Aug. 2016 Aug 2016




Institutional Goal



A varied schedule will be offered and faculty academic qualifications will be reviewed.



Time Frame


From: To:

1.Adjunct instructors will be used to enhance the department and promote a more diverse schedule in both the traditional and on-line classes 2.All adjunct and full time instructors qualifications will be reviewed and verified. 3. Work with Academic Dean to review possibility of new full

1. Adequate adjunct personnel will be needed to staff classes on all three campuses and for the on-line classes. 2.Language Arts Dept. Chair 3.Language Arts Dept. Chair/Academic Dean

1. Cost will vary. Budget code 502 for ENG and SPA Budgets. Total request: $247,890.

2. None

3. None

1. Traditional Classrooms on all three campuses

2. Access to Personnel Files from Human resources

3. Review of class numbers/data

1. The class

schedule will offer diversity in time slots and course offerings.

2. Qualifications will be listed on SUSCC webpage verification. 3.Meeting for review with Academic Dean submit proposal.

Aug. 2013 Aug. 2013 Aug. 2013

Aug. 2016 Dec. 2013 Aug 2014


2013-2016 Name: Kathy Reynolds Division: Academic Department/Position: Director, Libraries Mission Statement

Southern Union State Community College, an open admission, public two year college and member of the Alabama Community College System, provides quality and relevant teaching and learning in academic, technical, and health science programs that are affordable, accessible, equitable, and responsive to the diverse needs of our students, community, business, industry, and government.

Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 4c. The college will provide for all campuses library resources, services, and facilities that meet or exceed minimum standards.


Have collection professionally evaluated on all campuses



Time Frame


From: To:

Contract with Bowker Market Research for evaluation of collection

Kathy Reynolds Kathy Thrash

$5,000

Collection evaluated

By September 30, 2014, recommended materials will be purchased and added to collection to meet or exceed minimum standards

October 2013

Sept. 2014




Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 4c. The College will provide for all campuses library resources, services, and facilities that meet or exceed the minimum standards.


Purchase and install security system at the Opelika LRC to eliminate loss of materials.



Time Frame


From: To:

Evaluate 2-3 security systems and purchase most cost effective system

Kathy Reynolds Michelle Wimbish

$20,000

Security system

By August 2014, the security system will be installed and in use in the Opelika LRC

October 2013

August 2014




Institutional Goal



To provide adequate services and facilities for our students and faculty.



Time Frame


From: To:

Adequate and accessible facilities Quality services to meet student and faculty needs


Adequate LRC budget

Surveys to students and faculty

Analysis and assessment of surveys completed and necessary implementation of findings.

March 2013

May 2014


2013-2016 Name: Cheryl Jordan Division: Academic Support Department/Position: MIS/Director Mission Statement

Southern Union State Community College, an open admission, public two-year college and member of the Alabama Community College System, provides quality and relevant teaching and learning in academic, technical, and health science programs that are affordable, accessible, equitable, and responsive to the diverse needs of our students,

Institutional Goal

Goal 4d. Maintenance of grounds and college facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, and instructional equipment, will support the educational program.


Increase the number of MIS Staff to maintain computer labs, instructional equipment, and support educational programs.



Time Frame


From: To:

Hire an additional computer/network technician

None $35,000 None Improved response time to problems, additional manpower for future growth of the campus

2013 2014


2013-2016

Name: Eddie Pigg Division: Academic Department/Position: Math Department Chair

Mission Statement

Southern Union State Community College, an open admission, public two-year college and member of the Alabama Community College System, provides quality and relevant teaching and learning in academic, technical, and health science programs that are affordable, accessible, equitable, and responsive to the diverse needs of our students, community, business, industry, and government

Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 4 d. Maintenance of grounds and college facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, and instructional equipment, will support the education program.


Upgrade the Opelika Campus mathematics classrooms by replacing student desks.


Resources Required Anticipated Results to Measure Success

Time Frame

Personnel Financial Equipment/ Facilities From To

Upgrade the mathematics classrooms on the Opelika campus by replacing 35 student desks in each classroom

Eddie Pigg Josh Whitehead $35,000 175 student

desks

By August, 2014, each of the five mathematics classrooms in the HAC Building on the Opelika campus will have 35 new student desks

2013 2014


2013-2016


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 3. Developmental classes are provided to help students build the necessary skills to succeed in the next level of classes in reading, writing, and mathematics as well as basic computer literacy.


To improve the success rates of students who transition from MTH 090 Basic Mathematics to MTH 098 Elementary Algebra



Time Frame


Incorporate the new features of ALEKS in the web based MTH 090 Basic Mathematics course

Eddie Pigg, Math Chair Cheryl Jordan, MIS Dept. Developmental Lab Staff and Adjunct Instructors

$0

Computer Labs located in Opelika, Valley

& Wadley

Success rates and withdrawal rates will be determined from grade distribution data provided by the College and compared to previous results

2013 2016

Redesign the hybrid based MTH 098 Elementary Algebra course by replacing MyMathLab with ALEKS


$0


& Wadley

Success rates and withdrawal rates of those students who previously passed MTH 090 will be determined from grade distribution data provided by the College and compared to the same results generated through the use of MyMathLab during the previous semesters

2013 2016


2013-2016


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 1. Provide students comprehensive and accessible instructional opportunities through community based education, dual enrollment, academic transfer, technical education, health science, and work force development programs


To increase the number of traditional transfer course offerings by the math department



Time Frame


Schedule and teach MTH 115 PreCalculus Algebra & Trigonometry

Eddie Pigg, Math Chair Carol Gudauskas

$0 None Math chair will schedule classes on each campus as needed 2013 2016

Schedule and teach MTH 265 Elementary Statistics

Eddie Pigg, Math Chair Paige Feibelman

$0 None Math chair will schedule classes on each campus as needed 2013 2016


2013-2016


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 4a. College personnel will engage in professional development training/retraining, be actively involved in professional organizations, and document appropriate experiential and academic qualifications


To remain informed and knowledgeable of the newest advances mathematics instruction and technology.



Time Frame


Attend the annual national AMATYC conference

Paige Feibelman $1500 none Instructor will attend AMATYC conference as president of the AlaMATYC organization 2013 2014

Institutional Effectiveness Committee November 2, 2012

Mission Statement • Southern Union State Community College, an

open admission, public two-year college and member of the Alabama Community College System, provides quality teaching and relevant learning in academic, technical, and health science programs that are affordable, accessible, equitable, and responsive to the diverse needs of our students, community, business, industry, and government.

Submitted to Health Science Advisory Committee and the

Executive Council

The next step is the Instructional Services

Committee and then the State Board.

March Board Meeting!

Goal 1 Academic

Goal Number One: Provide students’ comprehensive and accessible instructional opportunities through community based education, dual enrollment, academic transfer, technical education, health science, and work force development programs.

Institutional Goal (focus)

Means of Assessment

Criteria for Success Person(s) Responsible

Due Date Findings and Action Plan

Academic Programs

Monitor the number of student transfers and success /progress to Al four year universities. Develop Program goals for each Division

Transfer students will be as successful as native students during first year transfer

Academic Dean , Division Chairs

Fall November

Goal 1 Health Sciences Institutional Goal (focus)

Means of Assessment

Criteria for Success

Person(s) Responsible


Health Sciences Monitor accreditation standings, licensure pass rates, annual employment data through cyclical program evaluation and/or accreditation visits or Perkins data

All programs will maintain accreditation status and approval from outside agencies.

Department division Chairs

Fall November

Goal 1 Technical Education/ Workforce Development


Means of Assessment



Dual Enrollment 80% of the students in dual enrollment classes will make a c or better.

Enrollment in dual enrollment course offerings will be increased by 3-5 % each year.

Dean and department chairs

Spring February

Dual Enrollment


Means of Assessment



Dual Enrollment 80% of the students in dual enrollment classes will make a c or better.

Enrollment in dual enrollment course offerings will be increased by 3-5 % each year.

Dean and department chairs

Spring February

Goal 1 Accessibility


Means of Assessment



Accessibility Offer a variety of courses through distance learning.

The college will offer at least one section of all transfer classes

Distance Learning coordinator

Goal 1 Community Based Education Institutional Goal (focus)

Means of Assessment




Community based Education

At least two community based activities will be offered during the academic year

Using advisory committee input offer at least two community based programs per year

Goal 2 Institutional Goal Means of

Assessment Criteria for Success Person(s)

Responsible Due Date Findings and

Action Plan

Assist students in overcoming deficiencies and acquiring skills fundamental to further academic and career achievement. Developmental classes are provided to help students build the necessary skills to succeed in the next level of classes in reading, writing, and mathematics as well as basic computer literacy.”

Maintain statistics on the developmental classes that are offered for these students.

Percentage of students who pass these courses and continue on to higher level courses.


Assessment Criteria for Success


Due Date

Findings and Action Plan

Goal 3 The College, through it’s Student Services and Student Development divisions, will provide student and academic support service to assist students and maximize student potential in attaining their educational and career goals.

Goal 3a. Institutional Goal Means of



Due Date


Goal 3a The Student Development Division will provide testing and assessment, academic advising, orientation and pre-college programs, recruiting, ADA/504 services, diversity programs, and tutorial/computer labs that will support students in all areas.

Goal 3b.

Institutional Goal Means of Assessment



Goal 3b The Student Services Division

Goal 4

Goals 5 and 6 Institutional Goal Means of




Goal 5& 6 Maintain and establish relationships with other educational institutions, public and social agencies and business and industry

Goal 5/6?




Due Date


a. Area high schools will be visited by appropriate personnel.

Documentation that area high schools were visited by college personal

75% of the area high schools are visited annually.

Dean of Student Development

Spring Term

Goal 5/6?




Due Date


• b. Maintain advisory committees for all appropriate programs.

Program surveys by area industries.

75% of students are being hired by industry

Dean of Technical Education and Workforce Development

Spring Term

Goal 5/6? Institutional Goal Means of




• c. Appropriate college personnel will be actively involved in the Alabama General Studies Curricular Committee to guarantee the transferability of courses between colleges in the state of Alabama

Documentation that a Southern Union State Community College employee was on the AGSC committee.

The college has an employee on the Alabama General Studies Curricular Committee.

Dean of Student Development

Spring Term


Assessment Criteria for Success Person(s)

Responsible Due Date Findings

and Action Plan

Goal 7 College personnel will participate in an annual evaluation of institutional planning, institutional management and college operations.

Online IE Survey

75% or more of SUSCC full-time personnel will complete the online IE Survey.

SACS Liaison Fall Semester

Goal 7 a. Institutional Goal

Means of Assessment




Goal 7 a. College committees will hold regular and systematic meetings.

Completed Minutes Form

Committee Chairs will submit minutes of the committee meetings to the HR Department, via e-mail and post them on the SUSCC Web-site.

Committee Chairs

Spring Semester

Goal 7 b.

Institutional Goal

Means of Assessment




Goal 7 b. Institutional Effectiveness Committee will conduct an annual review of college goals and objectives.

Institutional Effectiveness Committee will submit reviewed goals and objectives to the Executive Council.

Institutional Effectiveness Committee

Fall Semester

Goal 7 c. Institutional Goal

Means of Assessment




Goal 7c. A Policy Committee will systematically review procedures and regulations for college operations.

The Policy Committee will submit bi-annual reports to the Executive Council.

Policy Committee

Spring Semester





Goal 8 Promote educational, cultural, and recreational enrichment of the community by extending college facilities and offering resources to the community.

Documentation of events held at each campus including, but not limited to: number of attendees, promotional info, resources used: (personnel, supplies, facility)

90% of all requests granted

Person performing community service submits (tbd by IE committee)

Fall Semester ( events from previous year) or per request

Goal 8 a. Institutional Goal

Means of Assessment




Goal 8a. College facilities and personnel will be made available for community agency functions.

Documentation of personnel and facilities performing community service




Goal 8 b. Institutional Goal

Means of Assessment




Goal 8b: College personnel will serve as resource personnel, speakers, or trainers for formal interaction with business/industry.

Documentation of personnel and facilities performing community service




Goal Two Improve Assessment

•Revise the IE Survey

Submit the next assignment by e-mail no later than

December 18.

Next Meeting •February 1, 2013


2013-2016 Name: Elaine McGhee Division: Health Science Department/Position: NUR Department Chair Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Students will demonstrate competency in the lab setting and simulated clinical setting.



Time Frame


From: To:

Improve skills/simulation lab experience with materials and supplies

Faculty Resource Committee

$27,000 Various lab and simulation materials and supplies Replace 2 manikins.

Labs Simulation Center Manikins Materials and supplies

Average score of 2 or higher on (0-3 point scale) E-value or competency check-off forms. Improved retention. Improved clinical/lab skills.

Fall 2013 Fall 2016


2013-2016 Name: Amy Rogers Division: Health Sciences Department/Position: Health and Physical Education/Health and Wellness Coordinator Mission Statement

Southern Union State Community College, located in east central Alabama, is an open-door, public, two-year college operating as a part of The Alabama College System. The mission of the College is to provide quality academic, technical, and health science programs which are affordable, accessible, and responsive to the needs of the community, business, industry, and government.

Institutional Goal

Provide a comprehensive and accessible program of instruction which offers opportunities for lifelong learning through pre-baccalaureate, technical, occupational, health science, and continuing education programs.


Give more hands-on experience by providing updated cardio and muscular strength equipment for PED courses and HED lab component courses.



Time Frame


From: To:

Increase number of treadmills by adding 3. Increase number of bikes by adding 3. Increase number of ellipticals by adding 2.

Existing full-time and adjunct faculty.

$15,000

3 treadmills in weight room. 3 bikes in weight room. 3 ellipticals in weight room.

80% of Personal Trainer Southern Union students/Continuing Education students will pass the American College of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer test their first attempt.

September 13

September 13


2013-2016 Name: MaryCatherine Herndon Division: Health Science Department/Position: RAD Program Director Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Students will competently perform a full range of radiologic imaging procedures on patients as an entry-level practitioner.



Time Frame


From: To:

Students will demonstrate effective positioning skills in lab which will prepare them to work in a clinical setting.

Existing full-time and adjunct faculty

$4,000 for additional Positioning sectional phantoms/Quality Assurance tools

Energized labs Positioning sectional phantoms/Quality Assurance tools

Average score of 3 or higher on (4-point scale) Laboratory Evaluation Electronic Form.

Sept 2013

Sept 2014


2013-2016 Name: Steve Owen Division: Academic Department/Position: Science Department Chair Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 4 d. Maintenance of grounds and college facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, and instructional equipment, will support the educational program.


Update science lab on Valley campus (purchase new microscopes, rearrange where needed, clean out old materials, etc….



Time Frame


From: To:

Provide equipment necessary for academic and technological instruction for the biological sciences.

Steve Owen Sandra Johnson Dianne Harrelson Phillip Vernon

$15,000 25 new microscopes Time to organize, etc…..

Increased student performance and understanding in lab.

Fall 2013 Spring 2014




Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 3b. Increase first to second year retention rates.


Reduce the number of D, F and W in CHM 111 and BIO 103 by 5% each year starting Fall 2013.



Time Frame


From: To:

Inservice opportunities will be made available to science faculty on effective strategies that deal with effective student learning and studying (i.e. Dr. Stephen Chew at Samford University)

Steve Owen Tom Wynn Phillip Vernon Greg Koerper Paula Sanders Randy Howell

Reduction in D, F, and W in CHM 111 and BIO 103 by 5% each year.

Fall 2013

Fall 2016




Institutional Goal






Time Frame


Facilities

From: To:

Meet with advisors and career coach to discuss what skills a student needs in order to be successful in BIO 103 and CHM 111. Stress that for some students the non-majors courses (CHM 104 and BIO 101) may be the course they need in order to be prepared for BIO 103 and CHM 111.

College Advisors


Fall 2013

Fall 2016




Institutional Goal






Time Frame


Facilities

From: To:

Secure funds in order to offer tutoring/study skills for CHM 111 and BIO 103 and encourage instructors to advertise this opportunity to their classes.


~$500 per month

Room to have tutoring in.


Fall 2013

Fall 2016

SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE



Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 4d. Maintenance of grounds and college facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, and instructional equipment, will support the educational program.


Increase the number of science courses we offer as a result of new facilities. Furthermore, have more lab space so that classes are able to spend more time on lab activities.



Time Frame


Facilities

From: To:

Work with administrators, architects, planners on design of new facilities to house the SUSCC science department on the Opelika campus.

Opelika Science Faculty

More classes offered/ more lab space for classes.

Fall 2013

Fall 2016

SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2013-2016

Name: Steve Owen Division: Academic Department/Position: Science Department Chair Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Work with Auburn University in indentifying our students who plan on transferring to AU in a STEM major and making sure they have the knowledge and skill necessary to be successful. **A grant in conjunction with AU has been applied for in reference to this goal.



Time Frame


Facilities

From: To:

Identify students at SUSCC who plan on transferring to AU in a STEM major. Meet with our students who are planning to transfer to AU and get them into the STEM learning community.

Steve Owen Knowing who will be transferring to AU will allow us to put them into contact with appropriate people at AU who will help in their transition to their STEM major. Success in their STEM major.

Fall 2013

Fall 2016


2013-2016 Name: Brent Catchings Division: Academic Department/Position: Social Science Department Chair Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Social Science Faculty will participate in relevant seminars and training.



Time Frame


From: To:


Full Time Faculty

$2,800 Documentation of faculty attendance will be on file.

Aug. 2013

Aug. 2016




Institutional Goal



Social Science Department will encourage academic excellence and provide educational enrichment to the community by sponsoring an academic quiz tournament annually.



Time Frame


From: To:

The social Science Department will host an annual academic competition to provide an opportunity to recruit academically gifted students from area high schools.

Personnel needed may include full time instructors, recruiters, cafeteria staff, maintenance,and SUSCC ambassadors

$1,525 Questions are ordered from outside company. Maintenance of buzzer equipment.


Aug. 2013

Aug. 2016




Institutional Goal



Social Science instructors will assist students in overcoming deficiencies.



Time Frame


From: To:

1. Faculty will participate in conferences and work with Academic Dean to review changes in developmental courses as applies to Social Science department. 2. Faculty will participate in tutoring for students.

Full Time Faculty; Dept. Chair Dr. Aletia Seaborn

$2800 $500 per Semester

None None


Aug. 2013 Aug. 2013

Aug. 2016 Aug. 2016




Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 3c Promote/Increase Campus Life involvement opportunities for students both on and off campus.


The Social Science Department will encourage academic excellence and foster student life by sponsoring the SUSCC College Bowl team



Time Frame


From: To:

The College Bowl Team will hold practice meetings and will travel to other state and national schools to participate in academic competitions.

Full Time Faculty—College Bowl Sponsor

$2,800 Classroom & buzzer equipment


Aug. 2013

Aug. 2016




Institutional Goal



The Social Science Department will ensure the use of technology in the classroom to maximize instructional effectiveness



Time Frame


From: To:

1. Social science faculty will attend training on use of new Canvas Online program


Full time and adjunct faculty and MIS dept. MIS Dept.

None $1,400

Classroom Documentation of faculty attendance will be on file. Computer purchases will be requested by faculty and documented by MIS/Tech. Department

Aug. 2013 Aug. 2013

Aug. 2016 Aug 2016




Institutional Goal






Time Frame


From: To:

1.Adjunct instructors will be used to enhance the department and promote a more diverse schedule in both the traditional and on-line classes 2.All adjunct and full time instructors qualifications will be reviewed and verified. 3. Work with Academic Dean to review possibility of new full

1. Adequate adjunct personnel will be needed to staff classes on all three campuses and for the on-line classes. 2.Social Science Dept. Chair 3.Social Science Dept. Chair/Academic Dean

1. Psychology -$99,500 Sociology-$76,500 History-$173,000

2. None

3. None




1. The class



Aug. 2013 Aug. 2013 Aug. 2013

Aug. 2016 Dec. 2013 Aug 2014

CHAPTER 1

STRATEGIC PLANNING

STRATEGIC PLANNING FORM


2013-2016

Name: Linda North

Division: Academics

Department/Position:

Mission Statement

Southern Union State Community College, an open admission, public two-year college and member of the Alabama Community College System, provides quality and relevant teaching and learning in academic, technical, and health science

Institutional Goal

Developmental classes are provided to help students build the necessary skills to succeed in the next level of classes in reading, writing, and mathematics as well as basic computer literacy.


The academic division will implement three learning communities in spring semester 2013-2014.

The students enrolling in the learning communities classes will rate student satisfaction 3 or greater

on the course evaluation form by the end of spring 2014-2015.



Time Frame


From: To:

The students

enrolling in the

learning

communities classes

will rate student

satisfaction 3 or

greater on the

course evaluation

form by the end of

spring 2014-2015.

Faculty Developmental Chairperson

$4800 None at present

The students enrolling in the learning

communities classes will rate student

satisfaction 3 or greater on the course

evaluation form by the end of spring

2014-2015.

2014 2015



2013-2016

Name: Catherin Stringfellow

Division: Student Services

Department/Position: Registrar

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Online admissions will be made available to students.



Time Frame


From: To:

The admissions process will be available online.


No Cost Computers The admissions process will be online and available to students.

2013 2015



2013-2016




Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Each student will be assigned an SUSCC e-mail address at the same time that the student number is assigned.



Time Frame


From: To:

E-mail addresses will be assigned to students upon admission to the College.


No Cost ?????????

Computers E-mail addresses will be assigned to students upon admission by Fall Semester 2015.

2013 2015



2013-2016




Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



To automate college course equivalency for courses from other colleges.



Time Frame


From: To:

Automate the equivalency process for courses taken at other institutions.

Tiffany Sanders Gary Branch Catherine Stringfellow Cheryl Jordan Brad Davis

Annual Fee ($2,000 - $5000)

Software By automating this process we will maintain consistency and this will cut down on potential errors from entering data manually.

2013 2015



2013-2016

Name: Derika Griffin

Division: Technical Education/Workforce Development

Department/Position: Adult Education/Director

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Improve communication & follow through from administration.



Time Frame


From: To:

Establish a forum using social media to use for debriefing, sharing ideas, updates, and departmental progress. Document class visits Make the status of supply and other requests readily available

Derika Griffin Nicholas Bolden Derika Griffin Derika Griffin

n/a User friendly social media platform. File folders File folders

A fully functional blog where ideas, updates and is shared. Majority participation from AE instructors. Duplicate copies (for director & instructor) of class visits with minutes documenting conversations, needs, requests and the subsequent action. A file is maintained with supply and other requests, and is readily available to manage/document requests and follow through.


June 2014 June 2014 June 2014



2013-2016




Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Ensure adequate facilities, technology & materials at sites with facility, technology and supply and materials needs.



Time Frame


From: To:

Request funds to enhance facilities, supply technology, supplies and materials based on program director and instructor assessment. Establish SMART classrooms on Opelika campus, Circle of Care (Valley), True Deliverance (Auburn)

Derika Griffin All AE Instructors Derika Griffin Selected Technology Company

n/a $31,555.17

n/a SMART Board, accompanying video/audio equipment

A proposal outlining the stated classroom needs is created.

SMART Classrooms established


Sept 2013 Dec 2013 Dec 2013



2013-2016




Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Provide training opportunities & career direction for students.



Time Frame


From: To:

Identify and request funds to hire a Career Coach for Adult Education students.

Derika Griffin Career Coach

$30,000 (salary, materials & supplies)

Office space

Increased number of Adult Education students will enter Postsecondary Education and other job training programs.

July 2013

June 2015



2013-2016




Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Increase student retention.



Time Frame


From: To:

Identify specific classroom needs regarding retention. Request funds to hire 1-2 Student Intake & Transition Specialist

Derika Griffin All AE Instructors Derika Griffin Student Intake and Transition Specialists

n/a $20,000

Office space Office Space

Increased student retention.

July 2013

June 2015

STRATEGIC PLANNING FORM SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2013-2016 Name: Robbie Whaley Division: Student Services Department/Position: Assessment Center /Assessment Center Coordinator

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Goal 3a. The Student Development Division will provide testing and assessment, academic advising, orientation and pre-college programs, recruiting, ADA/504 services, diversity programs, and tutorial/computer labs that will support students.


New computerized GED testing program will be adopted in 2014.


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial

Equipment/

Facilities

From

To

The testing lab will be re-designed to accommodate the new GED Testing guidelines.

Robbie Whaley

Ben Jordan

Justin Whitehead

$3017.00

$1350--$450 License Kit fee per campus (3)

$1667—Storage Lockers

Pearson Vue Testing Software License Kit:

1. Interlink Signature Pad

2. Web Camera 3. Camera Stand 4. Pearson Vue

Software

Storage Lockers

The testing lab will be completed and ready for student testing by January 2014.

2013 2014



2013-2016

Name: Ron Radford


Department/Position: Athletics Director

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Increase retention rates annually by a minimum of 1% for the next five years. Commence the Athletic Retention plan.



Time Frame

Personnel Financial


From: To:

Increase the number of student athletes who maintain satisfactory academic performance to include graduation requirements annually.

Ron Radford, Brian Pittman April Stewart, Fred Williams, Joe Jordan, Jon Hopper, Stephanie Railey, Tiffany Sanders Vertrina Grubbs, Rita Brown, Part-Time coaches, MIS department

$.000 None at this time

Implement the Athletic Retention Plan to improve student athletes academic performance as evident by:

1. Tracking class scheduled via advising.

2. Providing mandatory study halls 3. Monitoring/documenting class

attendance and performance 4. Monitoring mid-term alerts 5. Require self-reporting of

academic issues in a timely manner.

6. Track annual data via IPEDS reports.

2014 2015


SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2013-2016 Name: Cydney Mathews Division: Student Services Department/Position: Assessment Center /Assistant Assessment Center Coordinator

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 4a. College personnel will engage in professional development training/retraining, be actively involved in professional organizations, and document appropriate experiential and academic qualifications.


Maintain proper certifications to administer specialized testing within the Assessment Center.


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial

Equipment/

Facilities

From

To

1. Participate in and complete necessary training programs for GED testing and administration certification.

Robbie Whaley

Cydney Mathews

$600 est./yearly (for travel)

Internet access

Computer

By January 2014, the newest computer-based version of the GED test will be launched and set for administration.

October

2013

January

2014

2. Participate in annual training sessions for WorkKeys testing administrators—paper and pencil-based and computer-based.

Robbie Whaley

Cydney Mathews

$200 (Est) (only when travel is required)

Internet access

Computer

Testing administrators will be knowledgeable of technical updates, procedural changes, and testing changes.

October 2013

Ongoing



Time Frame


From: To:

Install projector and screens for visual instruction at Opelika Campus, Christian Memorial, two non stationary set ups Secure laptops for non traditional classroom sites in Lee County Jail, Lineville Secure laptops for instructor use where there is no stationary office space available (Wedowee, True Deliverance)

Derika Griffin Ron Mahan, Brad Davis Derika Griffin Dean Scott Brian Pike Derika Griffin, Angela Herring, Nicholas Bolden

$3000 $5000 $3000

Projectors/screens/ceiling mounts Laptops laptops

Projector and screen mounted in classroom Laptops provided/available for use.

Laptops provided/available for use.


Dec 2013 Sept 2013 Sept 2013


SOUTHERN UNIONSTATECOMMUNITY COLLEGE

2013-2016 Name: Ben Jordan Division: Auxiliary Services Department/Position: Business Manager

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 7 a. Promote educational, cultural, and recreational enrichment of the community by extending college facilities and offering resources to the community


Bring in national food service vendor to operate in Opelika


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial

Equipment/

Facilities

From

To

Bid cafeteria services for Opelika campus. Seek food services that cater to a diverse population of students and that attracts customers in the community thus increasing awareness of SU.

Ben Jordan

To be

determined

Student Center –

Opelika Campus

By August 1, 2016 see an increased use of

cafeteria services by students and individuals in the community on the Opelika campus.

July

2013

August 2016



2013-2016

Name: R. G. Taunton

Division: Academic

Department/Position: Business Department Chair

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 1 - Provide student’s comprehensive and accessible instructional opportunities through community based education, dual enrollment, academic transfer, technical education, health science, and work force development programs.





Time Frame


From: To:


Adjunct faculty

$1,500 per course

Canvas Add 2 online business classes per academic year

Fall 2013 Fall 2015



2013-2016

Name: R. G. Taunton

Division: Academic


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 2 - Assist students in overcoming deficiencies and acquiring skills fundamental to further academic and career achievement.


Identify and assist students who need remedial computer literacy training.



Time Frame


From: To:

Access students and identify those who need remedial computer literacy training.

Adjunct Instructor

$1,500 (standard adjunct salary for 3 credit hours class)

One open computer lab

By fall 2014 testing/assessment procedures will be in place to identify students. Those student will be placed in an introductory/ remedial compute class)

Fall 2013 Fall 2014



2013-2016

Name: R. G. Taunton

Division: Academic


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Goal 4b. - College personnel will ensure that all applicable programs are accredited, which includes each department’s programs, curricula, and personnel on an established and systematic basis.


Hire a full-time business instructor for Wadley and Valley as many business department classes do not have a lead instructor and are being taught by adjuncts.



Time Frame


From: To:

If the need can be justified, request will be presented to the president of the college.

President, Dean of Instruction

Costs related to the hiring of this instructor will be approximately $60,000.

NA By fall of 2014, new instructor will be in place to serve the Wadley and Valley campuses.

Fall 2013 Fall 2014



2013-2016

Name: R. G. Taunton

Division: Academic


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Goal 4c. - The College will provide for all campuses library resources, services, and facilities that meet or exceed minimum standards.


Upgrade classroom facilities and environmental controls TB-1, and provide students with a full-time open computer lab.



Time Frame


From: To:

Replace the existing facility. SUSCC is now in the process of building a new business and technology building that will provide multiple classrooms for the business department, better environmental controls, multiple computer labs, and a full time computer lab for use by the students (Note: this is part of the SUSCC Opelika Campus expansion).

Contractor determined by bid.

Approx. 15 Million.

New business and technology building

This building is scheduled to be completed and ready to use by fall of 2015.

Summer 2013

Fall 2015



2013-2016 Name: Marty Kirby Division: Business Office Department/Position: Director of Accounting

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Move towards a more paperless office (ex. electronic vendor payments, electronic purchase orders)


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial

Equipment/

Facilities

From

To

Implement a software program to create a paperless purchase order process.

Ben Jordan

Marty Kirby

Kim Holmes

Rita Brown

Jitka Williams

Chase Kilgore

Bryan Gleaton

Ramona Fulford

Anita Waldrep

To be

determined

None By August 1, 2016 college faculty and staff

will fully utilize a paperless purchase order

system.

Fall

2013

Fall

2016



2013-2016 Name: Marty Kirby Division: Business Office Department/Position: Director of Accounting

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Training of staff in offices on each campus to meet student needs.


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial

Equipment/

Facilities

From

To

Identify opportunities for staff and encourage participation in professional development each year.

Ben Jordan

Marty Kirby

Kim Holmes

Rita Brown

Jitka Williams

Chase Kilgore

Bryan Gleaton

Ramona Fulford

Anita Waldrep

Registration

fees vary

None

By August 1, 2016 all business office employees will have participated in three

professional development events.

July

2013

August 2016



2013-2016

Name: Jimmy Holmes


Department/Position: Chief of Police

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Increase retention rates annually by a minimum of 1% for the next five years. To offer assistance and protection for the College community, prevent crime, enforce the law, and safeguard the constitutional guarantees of all. Major Objectives in




Facilities

From: To:

To provide a safe and secure environment that is conducive to the education, employment and daily activities of our campus community.

Jimmy Holmes, James Burroughs, Stephanie Railey, Tiffany Sanders Vertrina Grubbs, Contracted Security Firm

$40.000 None at this time

Providing a safe environment and that is conducive to the educational endeavors of our students, visitors and college employees as evident by:

1. Decrease in the quantity of incident reports

2. Decrease in the frequency of Code of Conduct violations & hearings

3. Decrease in appliance of disciplinary sanctions (i.e. suspensions)

4. Employing additional full time certified officers

5. Annual analysis of the Crime Statics/Cleary report.

2014 2015


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



We will provide students with more comprehensive and accessible opportunities by providing a Child Development course online.


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial

Equipment/

Facilities

From

To

Provide a Child Development course online using CANVASS.

Cindy Calhoun

No additional

No

additional

This goal will be met if the class is online for students fall semester 2013.

This goal will be met if students enroll in the CHD online course as part of their CHD AAS program.

August 2013

Dec. 2013


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



We will provide students with more comprehensive and accessible opportunities by providing a Child Development resource section in the LRC on the Opelika campus..


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial

Equipment/

Facilities

From

To

Provide a Child Development Resource section in the Opelika LRC for student use.

Michelle Wimbish

Cindy Calhoun

Library Funds

Print materials

This goal will be met when a Child Development section has been established and has materials for student use.

June 2013



2013-2016 Name: Adam McGhee

Division: Academic

Department/Position: Distance Education

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 1: Provide student’s comprehensive and accessible instructional opportunities through community based education, dual enrollment, academic transfer, technical education, health science, and work force development programs.


Enhance the quality of online classes, retention and student perception of the online program by enforcing competency requirements for instructors of online classes.



Time Frame


From: To:

Increase retention rates by 3% per year Improve student perception of the online program Improve instructor use of advanced Canvas features

None None None

None None None

None None None

Monitor Grade Distributions Student Evaluations of Online Classes** Monitor the incorporation of advanced LMS features in online classes.



** This will be a separate subjective survey from the student evaluations of instructors.



2013-2016

Name: Steve Simpson

Division: Health Science

Department/Position: EMS Program Director

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Students will receive the best possible clinical experience.



Time Frame


From: To:

Maintain regular contact with clinical sites through weekly visitations to ensure that students receive the best possible clinical experience.

1. Program Director 2. Clinical Instructor

$1,000 for travel and adjunct pay.

None required

1. The number of clinical sites will not decrease due to lack of contact with College personnel.

2. The working relationship between the EMS Department and our clinical sites will continue to allow SUSCC student to have preferential treatment with regard to scheduling clinical rotations.

10/01/13 09/30/14



2013-2016 Name: Keith Langley Division: Facilities Department/Position: Maintenance Director

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 4 c. The college will provide for all campuses library resources, services, and facilities that meet or exceed minimum standards


Constructing facilities on the Wadley Campus


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial

Equipment/

Facilities

From

To

Construction of a Resource Center in Wadley

Ben Jordan

Keith Langley

$6,000,000 na

Resource Center will provide Wadley’s growing student population with technologically advanced learning opportunities. Meeting space will accommodate college functions

and community events.

Fall

2013

Fall

2015




Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Grounds upkeep


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial

Equipment/

Facilities

From

To

Hire more grounds keepers to provide a more attractive, comfortable, and appealing environment for SU students.

Ben Jordan

Keith Langley

$37,000-

$44,000 per

employee

Na

More attractive and comfortable campuses. Fall

2013

Fall

2016




Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Constructing facilities on the Opelika Campus


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial

Equipment/

Facilities

From

To

Construction of a Business Technology Center and a Center for Integrated Manufacturing in Opelika

Ben Jordan

Keith Langley

Justin Whitehead

$20,000,000 na

Greater facility space for SU’s growing student

population. Student learning and achievement

will be attained through use of most up-to-date

facilities and technology.

Fall

2013

Fall

2016



2013-2016

Name: Pam Jones & Melissa Todd

Division: Financial Aid

Department/Position: Financial Aid Director & Financial Aid Coordinator

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Create a Veteran Resource Center on the Opelika Campus in room 101 of the Administration Building. The VA Resource Center would house a certified VA official, computers, tutoring sessions, counseling relating to post traumatic stress disorder, job posting board, and promote information awareness concerning the changes through Veterans Affairs.



Time Frame

Personnel Financial


From: To:

Create a Veteran Resource Center that will provide an area for veterans and dependents of veterans

Ashley Crane, Financial Aid Assistant/ School Certifying Official

$0 Furniture, computers, and all other items needed will come from college inventory. Room 101 of the Administration Building.

Student will have an area of with less student traffic, available computers, and work area.

Present July 2013



2013-2016

Name: Pam Jones & Melissa Todd

Division: Financial Aid

Department/Position: Financial Aid Director & Financial Aid Coordinator

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

#4: Maintain excellence as the guiding principle for staffing and programming.


Hire a full time employee to create and maintain a student loan default management plan.



Time Frame


Facilities

From: To:

To hire (1) one full time employee to create and maintain a student loan default management plan for the institution.

(1)Full time employee

Average Starting Salary $23,568 -$28,000 (E pay -scale) Step level dependent upon education and experience

N/A Default rates can be measured by reviewing quarterly rates from the past 2 academic years and also analyzing cohort default rates based on a 2 and/or 3 year review.

Sept. 2013

Sept. 2015



2013-2016

Name:

Division:

Department/Position:

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 4: Maintain excellence as the guiding principle for staffing and programming. Institutional Goal 4a: College personnel will engage in professional development training/retraining, be actively involved in professional organizations, and document appropriate experiential and academic qualifications.


Fine Arts Department: Hire full-time Music instructor.

Major Objectives in Measurable Terms Hire full-time Music instructor


By August 1, 2014, full-time Music instructor hired and placed on Fall

Semester 2014 class schedule

Time Frame

Personnel

Fine Arts Dept.

Chair, HR Director, Dean of

Academics

Financial $42,000


From Oct. 2013

To: July 2014



2013-2016

Name: Sandra Hughley

Division: Administrative

Department/Position: Human Resources/ Director of Human Resources/SPO

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Create a training program for new hires & managers for 2014.



Time Frame


From: To:

Develop and retain employee skills to meet the needs of the College.

Sandra Hughley, Mindy Reynolds, IT Personnel

? Computers, Internet Access, Department Procedures Manuals

Retain a productive and competent workforce.

2013 2014



2013-2016

Name: Sandra Hughley

Division: Administrative

Department/Position: Human Resources/ Director of Human Resources/SPO

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Create an HR webpage



Time Frame


From: To:

Provide employees with accurate and timely Human Resource Information, and make employment forms readily accessible.

Sandra Hughley, Emily Yarbrough, Adam McGhee

? Computers, Internet Access

The HR webpage will be complete by May 2014.

2013 2014



2013-2016

Name: Lee Ammons

Division: Academic

Department/Position: Language Arts Department Chair

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal






Time Frame


From: To:


Full Time Faculty



Aug. 2013

Aug. 2016



2013-2016

Name: Lee Ammons

Division: Academic


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal






Time Frame


From: To:






Aug. 2013

Aug. 2016



2013-2016

Name: Lee Ammons

Division: Academic


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal






Time Frame


From: To:




None None


Aug. 2013 Aug. 2013

Aug. 2016 Aug. 2016



2013-2016

Name: Lee Ammons

Division: Academic


Mission Statement

Southern Union State Community College, an open admission, public two-year college and member of the

Alabama Community College System, provides quality and relevant teaching and learning in academic,

technical, and health science programs that are affordable, accessible, equitable, and responsive to the

diverse needs of our students, community, business, industry, and government.

Institutional Goal


Unit or Division Goal

(One per page)

The Language Arts Department will ensure the use of technology in the classroom to maximize instructional

effectiveness

Major Objectives in

Measurable Terms

Resources Required Anticipated Results

To Measure Success

Time Frame


Facilities

From: To:



Full time and adjunct

faculty and MIS dept.

MIS Dept.

None: Total

request $0.00

Reference

Object Code

643 for MIS

Dept. $10,891

Classroom Documentation of faculty

attendance will be on file.

Computer purchases will be

requested by faculty and

documented by MIS/Tech.

Department

Aug.

2013

Aug.

2013

Aug.

2016

Aug

2016



2013-2016

Name: Lee Ammons

Division: Academic


Mission Statement

Southern Union State Community College, an open admission, public two-year college and member of the Alabama

Community College System, provides quality and relevant teaching and learning in academic, technical, and health

science programs that are affordable, accessible, equitable, and responsive to the diverse needs of our students,

community, business, industry, and government.

Institutional Goal



(One per page)


Major Objectives in

Measurable Terms


To Measure

Success

Time Frame


Facilities

From: To:

1.Adjunct instructors will be used to enhance the department and promote a more diverse schedule in both the traditional and on-line classes 2.All adjunct and full time instructors qualifications will be reviewed and verified. 3. Work with Academic Dean to review possibility of new full time faculty position

1. Adequate adjunct personnel will be needed to staff classes on all three campuses and for the on-line classes.

2.Language Arts Dept. Chair 3.Language Arts Dept. Chair/Academic Dean


2. None

3. None




1. The class



Aug.

2013

Aug.

2013

Aug.

2013

Aug.

2016

Dec.

2013

Aug

2014



2013-2016

Name: Lee Ammons

Division: Academic


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal






Time Frame


From: To:


Full Time Faculty



Aug. 2013

Aug. 2016



2013-2016

Name: Lee Ammons

Division: Academic


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal






Time Frame


From: To:






Aug. 2013

Aug. 2016



2013-2016

Name: Lee Ammons

Division: Academic


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal






Time Frame


From: To:




None None


Aug. 2013 Aug. 2013

Aug. 2016 Aug. 2016



2013-2016

Name: Lee Ammons

Division: Academic


Mission Statement





Institutional Goal



(One per page)


effectiveness

Major Objectives in

Measurable Terms


To Measure Success

Time Frame


Facilities

From: To:





MIS Dept.

None: Total

request $0.00

Reference

Object Code

643 for MIS

Dept. $10,891






Department

Aug.

2013

Aug.

2013

Aug.

2016

Aug

2016



2013-2016

Name: Lee Ammons

Division: Academic


Mission Statement





Institutional Goal



(One per page)


Major Objectives in

Measurable Terms


To Measure

Success

Time Frame


Facilities

From: To:





2. None

3. None




1. The class



Aug.

2013

Aug.

2013

Aug.

2013

Aug.

2016

Dec.

2013

Aug

2014



2013-2016

Name: Lee Ammons

Division: Academic


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal






Time Frame


From: To:


Full Time Faculty



Aug. 2013

Aug. 2016



2013-2016

Name: Lee Ammons

Division: Academic


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal






Time Frame


From: To:






Aug. 2013

Aug. 2016



2013-2016

Name: Lee Ammons

Division: Academic


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal






Time Frame


From: To:




None None


Aug. 2013 Aug. 2013

Aug. 2016 Aug. 2016



2013-2016

Name: Lee Ammons

Division: Academic


Mission Statement





Institutional Goal



(One per page)


effectiveness

Major Objectives in

Measurable Terms


To Measure Success

Time Frame


Facilities

From: To:





MIS Dept.

None: Total

request $0.00

Reference

Object Code

643 for MIS

Dept. $10,891






Department

Aug.

2013

Aug.

2013

Aug.

2016

Aug

2016



2013-2016

Name: Lee Ammons

Division: Academic


Mission Statement





Institutional Goal



(One per page)


Major Objectives in

Measurable Terms


To Measure

Success

Time Frame


Facilities

From: To:





2. None

3. None




1. The class



Aug.

2013

Aug.

2013

Aug.

2013

Aug.

2016

Dec.

2013

Aug

2014



2013-2016

Name: Kathy Reynolds

Division: Academic

Department/Position: Director, Libraries

Mission Statement

Southern Union State Community College, an open admission, public two year college and member of the Alabama Community College System, provides quality and relevant teaching and learning in academic, technical, and health science programs that are affordable, accessible, equitable, and responsive to the diverse needs of our students, community, business, industry, and government.

Institutional Goal



Have collection professionally evaluated on all campuses



Time Frame


From: To:

Contract with Bowker Market Research for evaluation of collection

Kathy Reynolds Kathy Thrash

$5,000

Collection evaluated

By September 30, 2014, recommended materials will be purchased and added to collection to meet or exceed minimum standards

October 2013

Sept. 2014



2013-2016


Division: Academic


Mission Statement

Southern Union State Community College, an open admission, public two-year college and member of the Alabama Community College System, provides quality and relevant teaching and learning in academic, technical, and health science programs that are affordable, accessible, equitable, and responsive to the diverse needs of our students, community, business, industry, and government. responresponsive responsive

Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 4c. The College will provide for all campuses library resources, services, and facilities that meet or exceed the minimum standards.


Purchase and install security system at the Opelika LRC to eliminate loss of materials.



Time Frame


From: To:

Evaluate 2-3 security systems and purchase most cost effective system


$20,000

Security system

By August 2014, the security system will be installed and in use in the Opelika LRC

October 2013

August 2014



2013-2016


Division: Academic


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



To provide adequate services and facilities for our students and faculty.



Time Frame


From: To:

Adequate and accessible facilities Quality services to meet student and faculty needs


Adequate LRC budget

Surveys to students and faculty

Analysis and assessment of surveys completed and necessary implementation of findings.

March 2013

May 2014



2013-2016

Name: Cheryl Jordan

Division: Academic Support

Department/Position: MIS/Director

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Increase the number of MIS Staff to maintain computer labs, instructional equipment, and support educational programs.



Time Frame


From: To:

Hire an additional computer/network technician

None $35,000 None Improved response time to problems, additional manpower for future growth of the campus

2013 2014


2013-2016


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 4 d. Maintenance of grounds and college facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, and instructional equipment, will support the education program.


Upgrade the Opelika Campus mathematics classrooms by replacing student desks.


Resources Required Anticipated Results to

Measure Success

Time Frame


Facilities From To

Upgrade the mathematics classrooms on the Opelika campus by replacing 35 student desks in each classroom

Eddie Pigg Josh Whitehead

$35,000 175 student

desks

By August, 2014, each of the five mathematics classrooms in the HAC Building on the Opelika campus will have 35 new student desks

2013 2014


2013-2016


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 3. Developmental classes are provided to help students build the necessary skills to succeed in the next level of classes in reading, writing, and mathematics as well as basic computer literacy.


To improve the success rates of students who transition from MTH 090 Basic Mathematics to MTH 098 Elementary Algebra



Measure Success

Time Frame


Facilities From To

Incorporate the new features of ALEKS in the web based MTH 090 Basic Mathematics course


$0


& Wadley

Success rates and withdrawal rates will be determined from grade distribution data provided by the College and compared to previous results

2013 2016

Redesign the hybrid based MTH 098 Elementary Algebra course by replacing MyMathLab with ALEKS


$0


& Wadley

Success rates and withdrawal rates of those students who previously passed MTH 090 will be determined from grade distribution data provided by the College and compared to the same results generated through the use of MyMathLab during the previous semesters

2013 2016


2013-2016


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 1. Provide students comprehensive and accessible instructional opportunities through community based education, dual enrollment, academic transfer, technical education, health science, and work force development programs


To increase the number of traditional transfer course offerings by the math department



Measure Success

Time Frame


Facilities From To

Schedule and teach MTH 115 PreCalculus Algebra & Trigonometry

Eddie Pigg, Math Chair Carol Gudauskas

$0 None Math chair will schedule classes on each campus as needed

2013 2016

Schedule and teach MTH 265 Elementary Statistics

Eddie Pigg, Math Chair Paige Feibelman

$0 None Math chair will schedule classes on each campus as needed

2013 2016


2013-2016


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 4a. College personnel will engage in professional development training/retraining, be actively involved in professional organizations, and document appropriate experiential and academic qualifications


To remain informed and knowledgeable of the newest advances mathematics instruction and technology.



Measure Success

Time Frame


Facilities From To

Attend the annual national AMATYC conference

Paige Feibelman $1500 none Instructor will attend AMATYC conference as president of the AlaMATYC organization

2013 2014



2013-2016

Name: Elaine McGhee


Department/Position: NUR Department Chair

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Students will demonstrate competency in the lab setting and simulated clinical setting.



Time Frame


From: To:

Improve skills/simulation lab experience with materials and supplies

Faculty

Resource Committee

$27,000

Various lab and simulation materials and supplies

Replace 2 manikins.

Labs Simulation Center Manikins Materials and supplies

Average score of 2 or higher on (0-3 point scale) E-value or competency check-off forms.

Improved retention.

Improved clinical/lab skills.

Fall 2013 Fall 2016



2013-2016

Name: Amy Rogers

Division: Health Sciences

Department/Position: Health and Physical Education/Health and Wellness Coordinator

Mission Statement

Southern Union State Community College, located in east central Alabama, is an open-door, public, two-year college operating as a part of The Alabama College System. The mission of the College is to provide quality academic, technical, and health science programs which are affordable, accessible, and responsive to the needs of the community, business, industry, and government.

Institutional Goal

Provide a comprehensive and accessible program of instruction which offers opportunities for lifelong learning through pre-baccalaureate, technical, occupational, health science, and continuing education programs.


Give more hands-on experience by providing updated cardio and muscular strength equipment for PED courses and HED lab component courses.



Time Frame


From: To:

Increase number of treadmills by adding 3. Increase number of bikes by adding 3. Increase number of ellipticals by adding 2.

Existing full-time and adjunct faculty.

$15,000

3 treadmills in weight room. 3 bikes in weight room. 3 ellipticals in weight room.

80% of Personal Trainer Southern Union students/Continuing Education students will pass the American College of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer test their first attempt.

September 13

September 13



2013-2016

Name: Lori Daniel


Department/Position: Coordinator of Residential Life

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Institute a web based residential hall application process that would require the applicant to be accepted for general admission and have paid the $200.00 damage deposit, prior to dorm room assignment.



Time Frame


From: To:

Enrich the Residential Life application process to include submitting the applications on line, confirming applicants admission status and submission of the damage deposit

Lori Daniel Stephanie Railey, Adam McGhee, Tiffany Sanders Vertrina Grubbs, Rita Brown


Improve the residential application process as evident by:

1. Tracking completed application (i.e. application, admitted status and deposit paid)

2. Decrease and/or eliminate the “wait list” process

3. Monitoring process to validate the room assignment procedures.

2014 2015



2013-2016

Name: Steve Owen

Division: Academic

Department/Position: Science Department Chair

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 4 d. Maintenance of grounds and college facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, and instructional equipment, will support the educational program.


Update science lab on Valley campus (purchase new microscopes, rearrange where needed, clean out old materials, etc….



Time Frame


From: To:

Provide equipment necessary for academic and technological instruction for the biological sciences.

Steve Owen Sandra Johnson Dianne Harrelson Phillip Vernon

$15,000 25 new microscopes Time to organize, etc…..

Increased student performance and understanding in lab.

Fall 2013 Spring 2014



2013-2016

Name: Steve Owen

Division: Academic


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal






Time Frame


From: To:

Inservice opportunities will be made available to science faculty on effective strategies that deal with effective student learning and studying (i.e. Dr. Stephen Chew at Samford University)



Fall 2013

Fall 2016



2013-2016

Name: Steve Owen

Division: Academic


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal






Time Frame


Facilities

From: To:

Meet with advisors and career coach to discuss what skills a student needs in order to be successful in BIO 103 and CHM 111. Stress that for some students the non-majors courses (CHM 104 and BIO 101) may be the course they need in order to be prepared for BIO 103 and CHM 111.

College Advisors


Fall 2013

Fall 2016



2013-2016

Name: Steve Owen

Division: Academic


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal






Time Frame


Facilities

From: To:

Secure funds in order to offer tutoring/study skills for CHM 111 and BIO 103 and encourage instructors to advertise this opportunity to their classes.


~$500 per month

Room to have tutoring in.


Fall 2013

Fall 2016


2013-2016

Name: Steve Owen

Division: Academic


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 4d. Maintenance of grounds and college facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, and instructional equipment, will support the educational program.


Increase the number of science courses we offer as a result of new facilities. Furthermore, have more lab space so that classes are able to spend more time on lab activities.



Time Frame


Facilities

From: To:

Work with administrators, architects, planners on design of new facilities to house the SUSCC science department on the Opelika campus.

Opelika Science Faculty

More classes offered/ more lab space for classes.

Fall 2013

Fall 2016


2013-2016

Name: Steve Owen

Division: Academic


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Work with Auburn University in indentifying our students who plan on transferring to AU in a STEM major and making sure they have the knowledge and skill necessary to be successful. **A grant in conjunction with AU has been applied for in reference to this goal.



Time Frame


Facilities

From: To:

Identify students at SUSCC who plan on transferring to AU in a STEM major. Meet with our students who are planning to transfer to AU and get them into the STEM learning community.

Steve Owen Knowing who will be transferring to AU will allow us to put them into contact with appropriate people at AU who will help in their transition to their STEM major. Success in their STEM major.

Fall 2013

Fall 2016



2013-2016

Name: Brent Catchings

Division: Academic

Department/Position: Social Science Department Chair

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Social Science Faculty will participate in relevant seminars and training.



Time Frame


From: To:


Full Time Faculty

$2,800 Documentation of faculty attendance will be on file.

Aug. 2013

Aug. 2016



2013-2016


Division: Academic


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Social Science Department will encourage academic excellence and provide educational enrichment to the community by sponsoring an academic quiz tournament annually.



Time Frame


From: To:

The social Science Department will host an annual academic competition to provide an opportunity to recruit academically gifted students from area high schools.

Personnel needed may include full time instructors, recruiters, cafeteria staff, maintenance,and SUSCC ambassadors

$1,525 Questions are ordered from outside company. Maintenance of buzzer equipment.


Aug. 2013

Aug. 2016



2013-2016


Division: Academic


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Social Science instructors will assist students in overcoming deficiencies.



Time Frame


From: To:

1. Faculty will participate in conferences and work with Academic Dean to review changes in developmental courses as applies to Social Science department. 2. Faculty will participate in tutoring for students.

Full Time Faculty; Dept. Chair Dr. Aletia Seaborn

$2800 $500 per Semester

None None


Aug. 2013 Aug. 2013

Aug. 2016 Aug. 2016



2013-2016


Division: Academic


Mission Statement





Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 3c Promote/Increase Campus Life involvement opportunities for students both on and off campus.


(One per page)

The Social Science Department will encourage academic excellence and foster student life by sponsoring

the SUSCC College Bowl team

Major Objectives in

Measurable Terms


To Measure Success

Time Frame


Facilities

From: To:

The College Bowl Team

will hold practice

meetings and will travel

to other state and

national schools to

participate in academic

competitions.

Full Time Faculty—

College Bowl Sponsor

$2,800 Classroom & buzzer

equipment

Documentation of faculty


Aug.

2013

Aug.

2016



2013-2016


Division: Academic


Mission Statement





Institutional Goal



(One per page)

The Social Science Department will ensure the use of technology in the classroom to maximize instructional

effectiveness

Major Objectives in

Measurable Terms


To Measure Success

Time Frame


Facilities

From: To:

1. Social science faculty will attend training on use of new Canvas Online program




MIS Dept.

None

$1,400

Classroom Documentation of faculty attendance

will be on file.




Department

Aug.

2013

Aug.

2013

Aug.

2016

Aug

2016



2013-2016


Division: Academic


Mission Statement





Institutional Goal



(One per page)


Major Objectives in

Measurable Terms


To Measure

Success

Time Frame


Facilities

From: To:



2.Social Science Dept. Chair 3.Social Science Dept. Chair/Academic Dean

1. Psychology -$99,500 Sociology-$76,500 History-$173,000

2. None

3. None




1. The class



Aug.

2013

Aug.

2013

Aug.

2013

Aug.

2016

Dec.

2013

Aug

2014



2013-2016

Name: Lori Daniel


Department/Position: Coordinator of Student Life

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Promote/Increase Campus Life involvement opportunities for students both on and off campus



Time Frame


From: To:

Increase awareness of Campus Activities utilizing SUSCC student e-mails, and Black Board/Canvas announcements (SGA voting, Job Announcements, Financial Aid Deadlines, Scholarships, community events

Lori Daniel Stephanie Railey, Adam McGhee, Tiffany Sanders Vertrina Grubbs, Shondae Brown


Increase student participation in activities sponsored by the College, organizations or clubs as evident via analysis of the data from

1. Student Organization Registration 2. Email notification/confirmation

data 3. Activities sign-in sheets 4. Evaluations of Activities 5. Track the number of activities

offered both on and off campus 6. Track responses/participation in

clubs/organizations elections. 7. Track announcement insight on

Face book and Twitter

2014 2015

STRATEGIC PLANNING FORM SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2013-2016 Name: Gary Branch Division: Student Development Department/Position: Dean

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 3a. The Student Development Division will provide testing and assessment, academic advising, orientation and pre-college programs, recruiting, ADA/504 services, diversity programs, and tutorial/computer labs that will support students.


ADA/504 Services will utilize technology and external agencies in order to accommodate student needs..


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial

Equipment/

Facilities

From

To

To provide reasonable accommodations for all documented ADA/504 students

Dean of Student

Development, &

Campus ADA/504 coordinator.

$20,000

Software (i.e. zoomtext, auto reader, books on tape) for ADA/504 students.

Insure all campuses are accessible

Student needs are met.

Individual meetings with ADA/504 students requesting accommodations.

End of the semester success/evaluations forms submitted to ADA Coordinators

College stays in compliance through scheduled MOA –Post Secondary audits

2013

2016

To provide information and

referrals to state and local

agencies for disabled students seeking assistance.

Representatives from state and social agencies are scheduled on campuses to be available to provide specialized services.

List of qualified local professional counseling services are kept for crises referrals.

To provide outside assistants (i.e. grants and mentors) for disabled student population.

To promote success for disabled student populations through tutorial services and computer services.

Outside funding to support programs

$15,000

On campus laps and software

On campus meeting space for tutorial sessions and accessible computer lap services

Successful implementation of federal/state programs and annual review and evaluations by outside audits.

Free tutorial services are made available for students seeking assistance in English, Reading and Math.

Computer lab is available on all campuses for ADA/504 special testing

2013

2016

STRATEGIC PLANNING FORM SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2013-2016 Name: Gary Branch, JR Division: Student Development Department/Position: Dean

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 3. The Student Development Division will provide testing and assessment, academic advising, orientation and pre-college programs, recruiting, ADA/504 services, diversity programs, and tutorial/computer labs that will support students.


Expand assessment and testing services.


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial

Equipment/

Facilities

From

To

Provide, update and maintain a comprehensive assessment program for placing students appropriately into English, Reading, and Math courses. Provide the college with assessment information on students. Provide and update instructional and student support for make-up exams and ADA/504 testing. Expand ACT testing and update Software. Enhance and expand testing Facilities.

Assessment Staff

Assessment Staff

Assessment Staff

Assessment Staff

$45,000

$15,000

$15,000

Computers, printers, and testing materials and licenses.

Computers, materials, and printers

Materials, and licenses

Weekly assessment schedule and plan available on all campuses

Correct and accurate test scores entered into the college computer system

Annual reports and student satisfaction results

Testing compliance and provisions of services

2013 2016

Update Assessment Center Software and computers for new Future growth and requirements for GED testing

??

??

Scheduled new Assessment/Testing facilities

Testing compliance and meeting the community’s need.

Scheduled new Assessment/Testing Facilities


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

The Student Development Division will provide testing and assessment, academic advising, orientation and pre-college programs, recruiting, ADA/504 services, diversity programs, and tutorial/computer labs that will support students.


Provide learning opportunities that promote diversity awareness and cultural enrichment activities. .


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial

Equipment/

Facilities

From

To

Promote issues of diversity awareness

Dr. Fred Williams,

Director of Diversity Programs

$7,000

Bus, Speakers,

Field Trips, Awards

Better informed students and staff members regarding race, culture, interest of individuals from a variety of backgrounds

October 2013

August 2016

Director of Diversity Programs, and College recruiters

Increase in minority student population on all three campuses

Community involvement by providing educational and cultural enrichment activities.

Dr. Fred Williams


Combined use of speakers and recruiting program.

More individuals in the community taking classes and attending College functions


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Expand Tutorial/Computer Services.


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial

Equipment/

Facilities

From

To

Establish, update and maintain viable and student accessible walk-in computer labs for the purpose providing academic enrichment and making computers available to students to accomplish their educational goals and objectives

Computer lab staff

$40,000

Expand facilities and number of student computers on all three campuses

By 2016 a new and expanded computer lab will be add to the Opelika campus to meet the growing population of students and their needs.

Students will continue to have an open-entry computer lab on all three campuses where they can check their college emails, access on-line classes, and receive academic enrichment to strengthen them in core subject areas.

2013 2016

Provide on campus tutorial services and updated computers for tutorial software for growing student population on all three campuses.

Computer lab staff/College Tutors

$30,000

Expand Tutorial services to accommodate growing needs of students

By 2016 a new and expanded computer lab will be added to the Opelika campus that will provide tutorial space and updated tutorial software that will benefit a growing student population. College tutorial services will be continue to part of graduating student surveys that will measure success in the program

Establish a Student Support Services program that will house a more comprehensive tutorial services for all students in remedial classes

Future Student Support Services Director

Dependent on successful Grant

Update existing vacant LRC computer lab

Program will be dependent on the success of future Grant that will fund a comprehensive new Student Support Services. Surveys and evaluations will be established and reviewed by Director and Dean of Student Development



2013-2016

Name: Dot Nichols


Department/Position: SUR Program Director

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Students will actively engage in simulated surgical experiences, enabling them to be prepared for real world application.



Time Frame


From: To:

Improve Laboratory experience for students by updating lab with materials and supplies.

Dot Nichols

Carolyn Norton

$6,000 for

Various Materials, Instrumentation, and Supplies including Video camera for recording student progress and success.


Improved Retention.

Improved Instrument Test Scores and prevent retesting.

Fall 2013 Summer 2015

Technical Education and Workforce Development

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2013-2016

Name: Darin Baldwin

Division: Technical Education and Workforce Development

Department/Position: Dean

Mission Statement



Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 1

Provide student’s comprehensive and accessible instructional opportunities through community based education, dual enrollment, academic transfer, technical education, health science, and workforce development programs.


Update Technical Program Equipment and Trainers to meet Industry needs and Program Third Party Accreditation requirements.



Time Frame

Personnel Financial FY13 170000


From: To:

Add One (1) 3-D color printer to the Engineering Drafting and Design Program Add One (1) EDM Electrical Discharge Machine to the Machine Shop Program Replace One (1) Manual Mill in the Machine Shop Program

Steve Manos Sam Fulford Sam Fulford

40,000 110,000 20,000

(1)3-D Printer (1) EDM (1) Manual Mill

(1) 3-D printer will be added to the program and used by the students for prototyping and reverse engineering (1) EDM will be added to the curriculum to meet the needs of local industry (1) Manual Mill will be added to replace worn existing equipment.

Jan.2013 Jan.2013 Jan.2013

Sept.2013 Sept.2013 Sept.2013


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2013-2016

Name: Darin Baldwin



Mission Statement



Institutional Goal







Time Frame



From: To:

Replace One (1) Radial Arm Drill in the Machine Shop Program Upgrade engine diagnostic scan tools in the Automotive Service Program Add (1) On-the-Vehicle Brake Lathe in the Automotive Service Program

Sam Fulford Russ Cook Russ Cook

25,000 20,000 15,000

(1) Radial Arm Drill scan tools (1) On-the-Vehicle Brake Lathe

(1) Radial Arm Drill with technology updates to replace the worn existing equipment Purchase updated scan tools to be used by students in diagnostic experiences. Updated scan tools required by NATEF. Purchase new technology as required by NATEF. This new equipment will allow students to train on equipment that is used in today’s automotive service departments.

Oct.2013 Oct.2013 Oct.2013



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2013-2016

Name: Darin Baldwin



Mission Statement



Institutional Goal







Time Frame

Personnel Financial FY15 42,000


From: To:

Upgrade 4 - Wheel Alignment machine. Upgrade Two (2) Tractor trailers for the Tractor Trailer Truck Driving Program Add (1) Chassis Dynamometer for increased Engine Performance diagnostics

Russ Cook Mike Kiser Erik Wagner Russ Cook

30,000 175,000 30,000

(1)4-Wheel Alignment Machine (2) Tractors w/53’ trailers (1) Dyno

Purchase wheel alignment machine to update the technology used to train students and deliver the steering and suspension curriculum. Purchase two (2) updated tractor and 53 foot trailers for the Tractor Trailer Truck Driving Program. Add (1) Chassis Dynamometer to the Automotive Service Program. Students will have the capability to test and diagnose engine performance under load without having to road test the vehicle.

Oct.2013 Oct.2013 Oct.2014



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2013-2016

Name: Darin Baldwin



Mission Statement



Institutional Goal







Time Frame



From: To:

Add(1) Iron Worker to the Welding Program Replace (2) Manual Engine Lathes in the Machine Shop Technology Program

Joe Abercrombie Sam Fulford

12,000 45,000

(1) Iron worker (2) Manual Engine Lathes

Purchase (1) Iron Worker for the Welding Program with attachments for both plate and pipe applications. This will allow students to train on updated equipment used in industry. Replace (2) Conventional engine lathes in the Machine Shop Technology program. Students can train on equipment that is not worn and will hold tolerances to manufacture metal parts to specifications to meet the needs of local industry.

Oct.2014 Oct.2015

Sept.2015 Sept.2016


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2013-2016

Name: Darin Baldwin



Mission Statement



Institutional Goal



Technical Division Faculty will be actively engaged in ongoing Professional Development activities. These activities will include program specific industry update training as well as pedagogical and professional update sessions.



Time Frame


From: To:

Technical Division Personnel will attend Technical Update Training and/or Industry visits to maintain technical skill proficiencies at a rate of no less than one (1) per academic year. Pedagogical related sessions as required.

All Technical Division Personnel

Technical Division Personnel will maintain technical skill proficiencies through technical update training and/or industry visits. Academic proficiencies will also be maintained and/or developed through active professional development activities in teaching methodology, format, curriculum, etc.

Oct.2013 Sept.2016


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2013-2016

Name: Darin Baldwin



Mission Statement



Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 4b College personnel will ensure that all applicable programs are accredited, which includes each department’s programs, curricula, and personnel on an established and systematic basis.


Technical Division Programs with applicable Third Party Accreditation Standards will meet those Nationally Recognized Standards and hold and maintain their Accreditation.



Time Frame


From: To:

All Technical Division Programs with Applicable Third Party Accreditation Entities, Faculty members will seek to earn or maintain program Accreditation.

All Technical Division Personnel .

Equipment listed in Goal 1. Facility requirements

met in CIM

Current Accreditations: Welding AWS Accredited Test Facility NCCER Engineering Graphic and Design ADDA In Progress: Machine Shop NIMS Air Conditioning and Refrigeration PAHRA To Begin the process: Automotive Service Technology NATEF To Research: Industrial Electricity/Electronics Manufacturing Technology Cosmetology

Oct.2013 Sept.2016



2013-2016

Name: Robin Brown

Division:

Department/Position: Valley Campus Director

Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Goal 3c. Promote/Increase Campus Life involvement opportunities for students both on and off campus


Increase the number of college sponsored organizations and activities on the Valley Campus.



Time Frame


From: To:

A.S.P.I.R.E., an organization for non-traditional students, will be chartered and will become active on the Valley Campus.

Andrea Branch Tiffany Sanders

No Cost Valley Campus Classroom

Meetings will be held on a weekly basis during the Fall and Spring semesters.

June 2013 June 2016



2013-2016

Name: Robin Brown

Division:


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal






Time Frame


From: To:

Circle K will regain its’ charter.

Andrea Branch Dean Tiffany Sanders

$500.00 per year

Valley Campus Classroom

Meetings will be held on a weekly basis during the Fall and Spring semesters. Documentation will be on file in Dean Sander’s office.

June 2013 June 2016



2013-2016

Name: Robin Brown

Division:


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal






Time Frame


From: To:

PTK meetings will be held on the Valley Campus.


Students will pay annual dues to participate in this organization.



June 2013 June 2016



2013-2016

Name: Robin Brown

Division:


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal






Time Frame


From: To:

Stampede Day, a student appreciation celebration, will be held annually in October.

Dean Tiffany Sanders Lori Daniels Robin Brown Keith Langley

$600.00 per year

Valley Campus Classrooms and grounds

The event will be held each year in October and documentation will be on file in Dean Sander’s office.

June 2013 June 2016



2013-2016

Name: Robin Brown

Division:


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Upgrade the science lab by replacing the microscopes



Time Frame


From: To:

Stephen Owen will select and order 25 microscopes.

Steve Owens Dean North Ron Mahan

$16,800.00 Valley Campus Classroom


June 2013 June 2016


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Expand Tutorial/Computer Services.


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial


From

To

Establish, update and maintain viable and student accessible walk-in computer labs for the purpose providing academic enrichment and making computers available to students to accomplish their educational goals and objective

Computer lab staff

$40,000

Expand facilities and number of student computers on all three campuses

By 2016 a new and expanded computer lab will be add to the Opelika campus to meet the growing population of students and their needs. Students will continue to have an open-entry computer lab on all three campuses where they can check their college emails, access on-line classes, and receive academic enrichment to strengthen them in core subject areas.

2013 2016

Provide on campus tutorial services and updated computers for tutorial software for growing student population on all three campuses.

Computer lab staff/College Tutors

$30,000

Expand Tutorial services to accommodate growing needs of students

By 2016 a new and expanded computer lab will be added to the Opelika campus that will provide tutorial space and updated tutorial software that will benefit a growing student population. College tutorial services will be continue to part of graduating student surveys that will measure success in the program

Establish a Student Support Services program that will house a more comprehensive tutorial services for all students in remedial classes

Future Student Support Services Director

Dependent on successful Grant

Update existing vacant LRC computer lab

Program will be dependent on the success of future Grant that will fund a comprehensive new Student Support Services. Surveys and evaluations will be established and reviewed by Director and Dean of Student Development


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 3a. The Student Development Division will provide testing and assessment, academic advising, orientation and pre-college programs, recruiting, ADA/504 services, diversity programs, and tutorial/computer labs that will support students.


ADA/504 Services will utilize technology and external agencies in order to accommodate student needs..


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial


From

To

To provide reasonable accommodations for all documented ADA/504 students

Dean of Student Development, & Campus ADA/504 coordinator.

$20,000

Software (i.e. zoomtext, auto reader, books on tape) for ADA/504 students. Insure all campuses are accessible

Student needs are met. Individual meetings with ADA/504 students requesting accommodations. End of the semester success/evaluations forms submitted to ADA Coordinators College stays in compliance through scheduled MOA –Post Secondary audits

2013

2016

To provide information and referrals to state and local agencies for disabled students seeking assistance.

Representatives from state and social agencies are scheduled on campuses to be available to provide specialized services. List of qualified local professional counseling services are kept for crises referrals.

To provide outside assistants (i.e. grants and mentors) for disabled student population. To promote success for disabled student populations through tutorial services and computer services.

Outside funding to support programs $15,000

On campus laps and software On campus meeting space for tutorial sessions and accessible computer lap services

Successful implementation of federal/state programs and annual review and evaluations by outside audits. Free tutorial services are made available for students seeking assistance in English, Reading and Math. Computer lab is available on all campuses for ADA/504 special testing

2013

2016


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 3. The Student Development Division will provide testing and assessment, academic advising, orientation and pre-college progra recruiting, ADA/504 services, diversity programs, and tutorial/computer labs that will support students.


Expand assessment and testing services.


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial


From

To

Provide, update and maintain a comprehensive assessment program for placing students appropriately into English, Reading, and Math courses Provide the college with assessment information on students Provide and update instructional and student support for make-up exams and ADA/504 testing. Expand ACT testing and update Software. Enhance and expand testing Facilities.

Assessment Staff Assessment Staff Assessment Staff Assessment Staff

$45,000 $15,000 $15,000

Computers, printers, and testing materials and licenses. Computers, materials, and printers Materials, and licenses

Weekly assessment schedule and plan available on all campuses Correct and accurate test scores entered into the college computer system Annual reports and student satisfaction results Testing compliance and provisions of services

2013 2016

Update Assessment Center Software and computers for new Future growth and requirements for GED testing

?? ??

Scheduled new Assessment/Testing facilities Testing compliance and meeting the community’s need. Scheduled new Assessment/Testing Facilities


Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

The Student Development Division will provide testing and assessment, academic advising, orientation and pre-college programs, recruiting, ADA/504 services, diversity programs, and tutorial/computer labs that will support students.


Provide learning opportunities that promote diversity awareness and cultural enrichment activities. .


Resources Required


Time frame

Personnel

Financial


From

To

Promote issues of diversity awareness

Dr. Fred Williams, Director of Diversity Programs

$7,000

Bus, Speakers, Field Trips, Awards

Better informed students and staff members regarding race, culture, interest of individuals from a variety of backgrounds

October 2013

August 2016


Increase in minority student population on all

three campuses

Community involvement by providing educational and cultural enrichment activities.

Dr. Fred Williams Director of Diversity Programs, and College recruiters

Combined use of speakers and recruiting program.

More individuals in the community taking classes and attending College functions


2013-2016 Name: Tiffany Sanders Division: Student Services Department/Position: Dean of Students Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Student Services Division will initiate a comprehensive divisional retention plan promoting student success and increasing first to second year retention rates



Time Frame


Facilities

From: To:

To create an organizational climate and educational environment conducive to student achievement and the cultivation and promotion of connective relationships, which foster retention, persistence, and graduation rates for our students. .

Tiffany Sanders Stephanie Railey, Vertrina Grubbs, Cay Stringfellow, Pam Jones, Ron Radford, Jimmy Holmes, Lori Daniel

$0.00

None at this time

Provide a range of curricula and extracurricular student services and activities that enhances and diversifies the quality and breadth of the community college experience and retention. Promote campus-wide awareness of student retention activities Developed a student retention plan template that will track attendance, early assessment and feedback to students, management of students on academic probation or academic misconduct, and academic and other institutional resources Survey first year non-return students yearly

2014 2015


2013-2016 Name: Dot Nichols Division: Health Science Department/Position: SUR Program Director Mission Statement


Institutional Goal



Students will actively engage in simulated surgical experiences, enabling them to be prepared for real world application.



Time Frame


From: To:

Improve Laboratory experience for students by updating lab with materials and supplies.

Dot Nichols Carolyn Norton

$6,000 for Various Materials, Instrumentation, and Supplies including Video camera for recording student progress and success.


Improved Retention. Improved Instrument Test Scores and prevent retesting.

Fall 2013 Summer 2015


2013-2016 Name: Darin Baldwin Division: Technical Education and Workforce Development Department/Position: Dean Mission Statement


Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 1 Provide student’s comprehensive and accessible instructional opportunities through community based education, dual enrollment, academic transfer, technical education, health science, and workforce development programs.





Time Frame



From: To:

Add One (1) 3-D color printer to the Engineering Drafting and Design Program Add One (1) EDM Electrical Discharge Machine to the Machine Shop Program Replace One (1) Manual Mill in the Machine Shop Program

Steve Manos Sam Fulford Sam Fulford

40,000 110,000 20,000

(1)3-D Printer (1) EDM (1) Manual Mill

(1) 3-D printer will be added to the program and used by the students for prototyping and reverse engineering (1) EDM will be added to the curriculum to meet the needs of local industry (1) Manual Mill will be added to replace worn existing equipment.

Jan.2013 Jan.2013 Jan.2013



Page 1




Institutional Goal






Time Frame



From: To:

Replace One (1) Radial Arm Drill in the Machine Shop Program Upgrade engine diagnostic scan tools in the Automotive Service Program Add (1) On-the-Vehicle Brake Lathe in the Automotive Service Program

Sam Fulford Russ Cook Russ Cook

25,000 20,000 15,000

(1) Radial Arm Drill scan tools (1) On-the-Vehicle Brake Lathe

(1) Radial Arm Drill with technology updates to replace the worn existing equipment Purchase updated scan tools to be used by students in diagnostic experiences. Updated scan tools required by NATEF. Purchase new technology as required by NATEF. This new equipment will allow students to train on equipment that is used in today’s automotive service departments.

Oct.2013 Oct.2013 Oct.2013



Page 2




Institutional Goal






Time Frame



From: To:

Upgrade 4 - Wheel Alignment machine. Upgrade Two (2) Tractor trailers for the Tractor Trailer Truck Driving Program Add (1) Chassis Dynamometer for increased Engine Performance diagnostics

Russ Cook Mike Kiser Erik Wagner Russ Cook

30,000 175,000 30,000

(1)4-Wheel Alignment Machine (2) Tractors w/53’ trailers (1) Dyno

Purchase wheel alignment machine to update the technology used to train students and deliver the steering and suspension curriculum. Purchase two (2) updated tractor and 53 foot trailers for the Tractor Trailer Truck Driving Program. Add (1) Chassis Dynamometer to the Automotive Service Program. Students will have the capability to test and diagnose engine performance under load without having to road test the vehicle.

Oct.2013 Oct.2013 Oct.2014



Page 3




Institutional Goal






Time Frame



From: To:

Add(1) Iron Worker to the Welding Program Replace (2) Manual Engine Lathes in the Machine Shop Technology Program

Joe Abercrombie Sam Fulford

12,000 45,000

(1) Iron worker (2) Manual Engine Lathes

Purchase (1) Iron Worker for the Welding Program with attachments for both plate and pipe applications. This will allow students to train on updated equipment used in industry. Replace (2) Conventional engine lathes in the Machine Shop Technology program. Students can train on equipment that is not worn and will hold tolerances to manufacture metal parts to specifications to meet the needs of local industry.

Oct.2014 Oct.2015

Sept.2015 Sept.2016


Page 4




Institutional Goal



Technical Division Faculty will be actively engaged in ongoing Professional Development activities. These activities will include program specific industry update training as well as pedagogical and professional update sessions.



Time Frame


From: To:

Technical Division Personnel will attend Technical Update Training and/or Industry visits to maintain technical skill proficiencies at a rate of no less than one (1) per academic year. Pedagogical related sessions as required.

All Technical Division Personnel

Technical Division Personnel will maintain technical skill proficiencies through technical update training and/or industry visits. Academic proficiencies will also be maintained and/or developed through active professional development activities in teaching methodology, format, curriculum, etc.

Oct.2013 Sept.2016


Page 5




Institutional Goal

Institutional Goal 4b College personnel will ensure that all applicable programs are accredited, which includes each department’s programs, curricula, and personnel on an established and systematic basis.


Technical Division Programs with applicable Third Party Accreditation Standards will meet those Nationally Recognized Standards and hold and maintain their Accreditation.



Time Frame


From: To:

All Technical Division Programs with Applicable Third Party Accreditation Entities, Faculty members will seek to earn or maintain program Accreditation.

All Technical Division Personnel .

Equipment listed in Goal 1. Facility requirements met in CIM

Current Accreditations: Welding AWS Accredited Test Facility NCCER Engineering Graphic and Design ADDA In Progress: Machine Shop NIMS Air Conditioning and Refrigeration PAHRA To Begin the process: Automotive Service Technology NATEF To Research: Industrial Electricity/Electronics Manufacturing Technology Cosmetology

Oct.2013 Sept.2016


Page 6


Page 7


2013-2016 Name: Robin Brown Division: Department/Position: Valley Campus Director Mission Statement


Institutional Goal






Time Frame


From: To:

A.S.P.I.R.E., an organization for non-traditional students, will be chartered and will become active on the Valley Campus.

Andrea Branch Tiffany Sanders

No Cost Valley Campus Classroom


June 2013 June 2016




Institutional Goal






Time Frame


From: To:

Circle K will regain its’ charter.


$500.00 per year



June 2013 June 2016




Institutional Goal






Time Frame


From: To:

PTK meetings will be held on the Valley Campus.


Students will pay annual dues to participate in this organization.



June 2013 June 2016




Institutional Goal






Time Frame


From: To:

Stampede Day, a student appreciation celebration, will be held annually in October.

Dean Tiffany Sanders Lori Daniels Robin Brown Keith Langley

$600.00 per year

Valley Campus Classrooms and grounds

The event will be held each year in October and documentation will be on file in Dean Sander’s office.

June 2013 June 2016




Institutional Goal



Upgrade the science lab by replacing the microscopes



Time Frame


From: To:

Stephen Owen will select and order 25 microscopes.

Steve Owens Dean North Ron Mahan

$16,800.00 Valley Campus Classroom


June 2013 June 2016

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