Strategic Planning Sessions – Spring 2015 Action Items The following action items were derived from broad-based planning sessions held over a twoweek period in Spring 2015. Through these open planning sessions, Calhoun faculty and staff discussed the four strategic initiatives outlined in the College’s Strategic Plan: Teaching/Learning Technology/Innovation Completion/Graduation Community/Development This process encouraged candid discussion and sharing of diverse perspectives. Through these meetings, ideas were collected and prioritized leading to numerous action items to be accomplished during the 2015-16 academic year. All of these action items will lead to improvements in academic, student support, and administrative areas of Calhoun Community College. Teaching and Learning Action Item Person/Group Responsible Set Departmental Standards for reading Coordinate QEP and Instructional Professional Development Develop and implement e-learning orientation / prep course Develop evaluation system for Distance Learning courses Implement Office 365 for students Increase communication between IT and staff. Assign Faculty Senate Task Force to work with IT concerning technology barriers Implement Fast Track Academy (ENG, MTH, RDG) Investigate the need for minimum standards in computer skills Track CTE Dual Enrollment students for matriculation to Calhoun and Calhoun’s Developmental Education courses Establish “Sharing Day” for best practices from conferences at college assemblies. Develop separate faculty and staff tracks for Professional Development. Develop Professional Development activities around communication. Leah Vallely Leah Vallely, Bobbi Jo Carter Distance Learning Committee Distance Learning Committee Nathan Tyler Create a Best Practices Library for faculty. Use Achieving the Dream survey data to identify Professional Development needs. Establish strategies for Professional Development for adjunct faculty. Faculty Senate Steve Calatrello Mike Gibson, Thalia Love and team Debi Hendershot Heather Congo, Chuck Holbrook Heather Congo, Chuck Holbrook, Nick Agrawal Gerald Jackson Necia Nicholas, Amy Pylant, David Ansardi Heather Congo, Chuck Holbrook Kenneth Kirkland Strategic Planning Sessions – Spring 2015 Action Items Action Item Person/Group Responsible Post schedules outside of classrooms to indicate available space Conduct open meetings with architects to develop master plan to include flexible learning spaces (includes new, existing and outside spaces). Steve Calatrello Dr. James Klauber Expand space and staff at the Decatur Writing Lab. Expand staff at the Huntsville Writing Lab Donna Estill Completion and Graduation Action Item Assess efficacy and faculty use of Starfish Train all full time faculty in the basics of Degree Works Improve communication among instructional units. Revise and evaluate pre requisite process and share among all departments. Increase reverse transfer Implement assigned advising Award letters from President to all students with 30 hours or more Market the value of an A.S. Degree to employers, students and the community Investigate the possibility of lowering course limits for courses required for graduation Implement College Scheduler Develop comprehensive adjunct training module Establish and implement automatic course forgiveness Person/Group Responsible Kermit Carter Brain Gann Steve Calatrello, Academic Deans, Department Chairs, Faculty Senate Felisha Taylor, Brain Gann, Heather Page Brian Gann Dr. James Klauber, Institutional Research Janet Martin Dr. James Klauber, Steve Calatrello Felisha Taylor, Brain Gann, Heather Page Excellence in Learning Task Force, Faculty Senate Heather Page, Heather Page Community & Development Action Item Develop joint program with National Healthcare for healthcare facilities training program Expand career services for students Provide status updates (credit and non-credit) for new and emerging programs through the Bulletin and college assemblies Restore partnership interests @ RTP Person/Group Responsible Bethany Shockney Brain Gann Sherika Attipoe, Public Relations Dr. James Klauber, Bethany Shockney Strategic Planning Sessions – Spring 2015 Action Items Action Item Grow and track CCC’s representation in various community and professional organizations Develop and launch new website Develop and implement coordination for non-credit camps Restore Speakers’ Bureau Market the value of an A.S. Degree to employers, students and the community Begin implementation of Jeremy Lord’s recommendations for improvements in Enrollment Management Publish clear college policies and procedures for student travel Offer on-campus professional development opportunities in global diversity (open to community) Encourage attendance at cultural events and activities Investigate feasibility of hosting a signature event Investigate fund raising strategies for performing arts events Investigate feasibility of a World Affairs Council Person/Group Responsible Belinda Lane Lanita Parker Tad Montgomery Janet Martin, Sherika Attipoe Janet Martin Brian Gann Bryan Helms Professional Development Committee Dr. James Klauber, Steve Calatrello Steve Calatrello Terri Bryson Dr. James Klauber Innovation and Technology Action Item Person/Group Responsible Convert to Office 365 Create a standardized template for directory information in all departments – Identify problem areas with standardized email rules and extensions Ensure equal training for adjunct instructors Conduct a feasibility study for centralized point of contact for Professional Development needs and activities Create a plan for growing and developing leadership and management talent Revise and update Distance Learning certification program Implement uniform access to Banner screens for Department Chairs Allocate funds for Banner consulting / training in key critical areas Nathan Tyler Public Relations Brian Gann, Pat Wilson, Heather Page, Kim Gaines Steve Calatrello Steve Calatrello and all Deans Kim Gaines Bobbi Jo Carter Steve Calatrello Nathan Tyler, Bryan Helms Strategic Planning Sessions – Spring 2015 Action Items Action Item Create a Banner Super-User group to track changes in key areas Develop basic instructional resources guide (Banner for Dummies) Explore tools available for global calendar Investigate use of existing Foundation database / software for contact management Person/Group Responsible Linda Graves, others Bobbi Jo Carter, Nathan Tyler Public Relations, Teresa Robbins Terri Bryson, Bethany Shockney