Strategic Plan - 2008
Goal 1: Accountability
Mountain Empire Community College seeks to develop and maintain a culture of measurement and
data analysis in order to determine its effectiveness in carrying out its mission and to be
accountable to governmental, accrediting, and funding bodies.
Measures
- Documentation of accreditations/approvals by external groups
- Documentation of planning, measures and findings
Objective/Outcome 1. Seek and maintain accreditations to ensure quality standards and compliance with requirements of external bodies are being maintained.
Objective/Outcome 2. Utilize a comprehensive, integrated planning and evaluation process.
Goal 2: Quality Teaching and Learning
MECC seeks to fulfill its vision of educating a diverse group of students by developing the skills they need for success, instilling a commitment to the community, and promoting an understanding of the broader global community.
Measures
- Retention, Transfer, and Completion Rates
- Program Reviews
- Core Competency Assessments
Objective/Outcome 1. Provide and promote comprehensive assessments of student learning and improvements that result in student success.
Objective/Outcome 2. Utilize innovative instructional strategies, including the use of technology to enhance student learning.
Objective/Outcome 3. Develop a comprehensive, effective distance education program.
Goal 3: Student Access and Services
MECC seeks to provide affordable and geographically accessible higher education and support services to help students succeed.
Measures
- Enrollment Rates
- Student Satisfaction Surveys
Objective/Outcome 1. Implement a college-wide, coordinated marketing/recruitment plan to increase enrollments.
Objective/Outcome 2. Promote student engagement to enhance student success.
Objective/Outcome 3. Develop a coordinated student advising system that ensures quality services are available.
Objective/Outcome 4. Foster an environment of safety, civility and respect.
Goal 4: Community and Workforce Development
MECC seeks to provide leadership in addressing the economic needs of the College's service area.
Measures
- Workforce Development enrollments and revenues
- Graduate Employment Rates
- External Use of Facilities
Objective/Outcome 1. Promote service and involvement in community activities and organizations.
Objective/Outcome 2. Provide continuous revision of credit and non-curricula and develop new programs to meet the workforce and economic needs of the region.
Objective/Outcome 3. Work closely with region’s employers to identify training needs and become the preferred partner for training delivery.
Goal 5: Stewardship of Resources
MECC seeks to ensure effective stewardship of its financial, physical and human resources.
Measures
- Commonwealth’s Management Standards, directives and effectiveness measures
- Financial objectives for auxiliary enterprises
- Independent facility condition assessment
- Employee Recruiting costs and Employee turnover rate
- External Funding
- Employee and Student Evaluations
Objective/Outcome 1. Provide systems of sound fiscal management.
Objective/Outcome 2. Develop, implement and maintain a sound infrastructure and safe environment.
Objective/Outcome 3. Provide an effective and fair recruiting and hiring process and support employee development effectively from new employee orientation to retirement.
Objective/Outcome 4. Engage the internal and external community to secure private and governmental assistance to address short-term and long-term funding needs of MECC.
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