College of the Redwoods
Strategic Planning Committee Meeting
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Proposed Agenda
3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Boardroom
3:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Review Notes from January 24, 2012
3:10 p.m.
3. Review Planning-Related Accreditation Concerns
3:20 p.m.
4. Review IEC Diagram of Institutional Plan Relationships
3:30 p.m.
5. Review Strategic Plan Outline
3:45 p.m.
6. Review and Discuss Plan Goals and Objectives
4:45 p.m.
7. Timeline and Next Steps
5:00 p.m.
8. Adjourn
Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Goal 1 Fiscal Sustainability College of the Redwoods will pursue alternative funding sources and increased efficiencies to maintain fiscal stability. Objectives
1.1 Decrease reliance on
apportionment-based
funding
Desired Outcome
A higher percentage of the college’s restricted
and unrestricted budget will come from nonapportionment based funds.
1.2 Improve college
operational efficiencies
The college will effectively manage human,
physical, and financial resources.
1.3 Leverage available
buildings (see Goal 5)
The college will embark on entrepreneurial
ventures to utilize available buildings.
1.4 Increase funding
available for strategic
initiatives
The college will have an increased ability to tie
resource allocation to outcomes and planning.
Indicators and Measures
Amount of contract training and community education revenue
Amount of auxiliary services revenue
Amount of revenue generated through entrepreneurial ventures
Amount of revenue generated through grants and contracts
FTES/FTEF
FTES/FTE Employees
Number of maintenance-related tickets
Number of employees or steps required for key institutional
processes
Number of employee minutes required to process key institutional
‘paperwork’
Amount of money spent from DIEM Account
Number of compliance issues related to facilities
Revenue generated by available buildings
Net Cost/Net Revenue of available buildings
Square footage used
Available reserves remain at 10% or more
Dollars allocated in response to assessment and program review
Goal 2 Technology Adopt technology best practices to support the learning environment Objectives
Objective 2.1 Enhance
technology infrastructure
Desired Outcome
Technology infrastructure will support college
operations, technology in teaching, and
technology initiatives
Faculty and staff will effectively utilize
technology in teaching.
Objective 2.2 Adopt best
practices for technology in
teaching
Objective 2.3 Improve
efficiency through
technology (see objective
1.2)
Faculty, staff, and students will experience
improved effectiveness and efficiency when
using college technology.
Objective 2.4 Use
technology to reach
underrepresented
communities
Objective 2.5 Improve
college performance
through data mining and
analytics
The college will be able to provide reliable and
effective connectivity to distance education.
The college will be able to effectively use data
and analytics techniques to improve teaching
and institutional outcomes.
Indicators and Measures
Average internet speed available on CR computers
Average networking speed available on CR computers
Measurement of student and faculty satisfaction through focus
groups and surveys
Comparative analysis of assessment results between traditional
pedagogy and alternative methods supported by technology
Number of faculty and staff utilizing modern technology in the
‘classroom’
Number of system outages (e.g. email, network, internet, phone)
Average age of computers and servers
Number of unresolved technology tickets/number of work
orders/response time
Number of technology staff required for operational support.
Number and percentage of students who report satisfaction with
their ability to connect to online instruction.
Number of instructors who report using analytics to improve
teaching and learning
Number of employees (staff, faculty, and administrators) who
report using analytics to improve institutional performance.
Goal 3 Student Accomplishment Objectives
Objective 3.1 Identify the educational needs of students Objective 3.2 Assess student readiness Respond to the changing needs of students and our community Desired Outcome
The college will understand how many students are seeking degrees, certificates, transfer, short‐term career and technical training, or lifelong learning. The college will know whether students have the knowledge, skills, and other abilities required to attain their intended goals. Objective 3.3 Provide guidance to students The college will provide social, behavioral, intellectual, and academic guidance for students. Objective 3.4 Provide effective educational programs and services The college will improve the ability for students to achieve intended learning outcomes. Indicators and Measures
Number and percentage of students with student educational
plans in place
Number of students and community members participating in
career exploration activities. Number of students who have completed math and English Placement Number of students who have completed career exploration activities Number of programs that provide information to prospective students about the skills, abilities, and interests that best match their program. Number of students with student educational plans in place Number of students who report having met with a counselor or advisor Number of students who report having met with a faculty member to discuss progress towards their educational goal. Analysis of the college’s two‐year schedule with information gathered from student educational plans. Number of degrees, certificates, and transfers Number of industry‐recognized certificates earned Achievement of Program and Institutional‐level student learning outcomes Goal 4 Training and Education Objectives
Objective 4.1 Expand career and technical training opportunities Objective 4.2 Increase contract training Objective 4.3 Develop non‐
credit programs The college will provide training and education to contribute to the economic vitality and lifelong learning needs of the community. Desired Outcome
Indicators and Measures
Number of industry‐recognized certifications The Business Training Center will provide Number of program completers who obtain employment in the industry‐recognized certifications in strong industry. and emerging industries. Number of incumbent workers trained The Business Training Center will collaborate Number of contract training clients with business and industry partners to offer contract training for incumbent workers The college will create non‐credit programs to Number of ESL levels available meet the lifelong learning needs of the Number of ESL enrollments community. Number of non‐credit courses available Number of non‐credit enrollments Goal 5 Available Buildings Leverage buildings to build partnerships. Objectives
5.1 Improve college
engagement
Desired Outcome
Provide services and support for students and
the community.
5.2 Support/increase
cultural activities at the
college
Cultural groups in the community use college
facilities
5.3 Develop partnerships
for utilization of the
available buildings
Business, industry, governmental, or non-profit
entities partner with the college to use
available buildings.
Indicators and Measures
Number of students who voluntarily participate in activities
conducted in buildings replaced with state and local bond funds
Amount of square feet used by students
Number of events held at the Forum Theater (FM103)
Number of students and community members who participate in
events at the college
Amount of revenue generated by cultural events
Amount of square feet used for cultural purposes
Number of business and industry partnerships (e.g. contracts,
MOUs, joint ventures)
Number of governmental agency partnerships
Number of non-profit agency agreements
Revenue generated by partnerships
Amount of square feet used
Goal 6 Advocacy Increase public and governmental advocacy for the college. Objectives
6.1 Develop a governmental
relations function.
Desired Outcome
Federal, state, and local officials will
understand how regulatory issues affect the
college.
Indicators and Measures
Number of meetings with elected officials.
Number of meetings with appointed officials.
Number of staff, faculty, and students participating on publiclyappointed bodies.
6.2 Increase
communications and
outreach to the community
Residents in the community will understand
the college’s mission and challenges.
6.3 Increase public support
for the college.
The public will vote for state and local
measures that support the college mission.
Number of newspaper articles and stories about the college.
Number of newspaper contributions written by college
employees.
Number of press releases
Number of press conferences
Number of local bond dollars available to the college
Number of state bond dollars available to the college
Parcel tax???
Number of statewide and federal education initiatives supported
by voters in the college’s district.
CollegeoftheRedwoods
2012‐2017StrategicPlan
Outline
CoverPage
ListofBOTMembers
MessagefromthePresident
2012‐2017StrategicPlanningCommittee(membershiplist)
Introduction(whytheplanisbeingwritten,generalintroductionto
circumstances/factorstorespondtointhestrategicplan)
Background(backgroundonthecollegeandplanning)
DescriptionoftheStrategicPlanningProcess:CommitteeScope,Timeline,
Accomplishments
PlanningModel:descriptionofhowplansarelinked,planlinkagediagram
StatementoftheCollegeVisionandMission
EnvironmentalScanFindings
StrategicPlanningThemes:Narrativedescriptionofissuesanddirections
StrategicPlanGoalsandObjectives(inserttable)
PlanImplementation(descriptionofhowtheplanwillbeimplemented)
MeasuringInstitutionalPerformanceandStrategicPlanEffectiveness
Appendices
InstitutionalEffectivenessScorecard