VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTRUCTION
INSTRUCTIONAL MASTER PLAN
2003-2008
Purpose:
The Instructional Master Plan guides the ongoing educational development at El Paso Community College by
placing learning first and promoting sensitivity to the diversity of our community. This plan supports El Paso
Community College=s mission by remaining student centered, facilitating transferability and fostering workforce
skills.
Instructional Goal 1:
Provide exemplary instructional programs/curricula.
Links to District Strategic Goal: Provide Quality Education
Provide Personal Enrichment
Promote Economic Development Initiatives
Objectives
1.1 Identify viable
new programs
1.2 Improve linkages
with business and
industry to ensure
that the skills and
knowledge
acquired by
students meet
employer needs
Activities/Strategies
Staff Assigned
Timelines
Initiate
Complete
Resources Needed
a. Analyze local,
regional and global
economic/industry
forecasting &
analysis
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Appropriate Vice
President
July
2003
Annual
b. Establish guidelines
communicating new
program proposals
- Curriculum Office
- Leadership Team
March
2003
August
2003
a. Survey work
experience employers
and/or supervisors
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
June
2003
Annual
- Advisory Committees
- Business & industry
partnerships
- Financial resources
- Vice President of
Research and
Development
b. Expand/review as
appropriate industry
representation on
advisory committees
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
Sept.
2003
Annual
- Advisory Committees
- Business & industry
partnerships
c. Better utilize Leavers
and Graduate survey
data
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
May
2003
Annual
- Advisory Committees
- Vice President of
Research and
Development
- Advisory Committees
- Vice President of
Research and
Development
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Objectives
1.3 Prepare students
to succeed in their
on-going
educational
pursuits
1.4 Continuously
improve programs
Activities/Strategies
Staff Assigned
Timelines
Initiate
Complete
Resources Needed
d. DACUMs
(conduct DACUMs
per program every
five years)
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Curriculum Office
Sept.
2003
June 2003
a. Review and course
content/syllabi
at least every three
years
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Appropriate
tutoring areas
Sept.
August
b. Improve Mentoring/
Tutoring programs
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Appropriate
tutoring areas
Sept.
2003
January
2004
- Physical resources
- Financial resources
c. Improve students
skills for standardized
test- taking
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Appropriate
tutoring areas
March
2003
Annual
- Counselors
- Financial resources
- Physical resources
d. Formalize program
specific faculty
advising
- Instructional
Recruitment,
Retention and
Graduates
Committee
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
Sept.
2003
January
2004
- Counselors
e. Promote College
survival skills
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Appropriate
tutoring areas
- Education 1300
Committee
March
2003
Nov. 15,
2003
- Additional faculty
- Counselors
a. Review curriculum as
published in catalog
and revise as
appropriate
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Curriculum Office
April
Annual
(Nov. 15)
- Financial resources
b. Utilize Leavers and
Graduate survey
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
May
2003
Annual
- Advisory Committees
- Vice President of
Research and
Development
- Advisory Committees
- Financial resources
- Business & industry
partnerships
- Vice President of
Research and
Development
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Objectives
1.5 Ensure that
programs meet
internal, state and
national
curriculum/
accreditation
requirements
1.6 Encourage
program/instructor
web page
development
Activities/Strategies
Staff Assigned
Timelines
Initiate
Complete
Resources Needed
c. Utilize program
review process
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Program Review
Committee
March
2003
Annual
- Vice President of
Research and
Development
d. Better utilize input
from advisory and
DACUM committees
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Curriculum Office
March
2003
Annual
- Advisory and
DACUM Committees
a. Provide training for
faculty and staff
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Director
- Faculty
Development
Office
- Curriculum Office
Feb.
2003
Annual
- Financial resources
- Vice President of
Research and
Development
b. Review and update
course content/syllabi
at least every three
years
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Appropriate
tutoring areas
Sept.
August
c. Review curriculum as
published in catalog,
and revise as
appropriate
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Curriculum Office
April
Annual
Nov. 15
- Financial resources
a. Provide training for
web page
development
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans,
Directors and
faculty
- Faculty
Development
Office
January
Annual
- Webmaster
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VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTRUCTION
INSTRUCTIONAL MASTER PLAN
2003-2008
Purpose:
The Instructional Master Plan guides the ongoing educational development at El Paso Community College by placing
learning first and promoting sensitivity to the diversity of our community. This plan supports El Paso Community
College=s mission by remaining student centered, facilitating transferability and fostering workforce skills.
Instructional Goal 2:
Strengthen articulation and partnership efforts.
Links to District Strategic Goal:
Objectives
2.1 Continue to resolve
transfer/
articulation issues
with the University
of Texas at El
Paso, New Mexico
State University,
Sul Ross State
University and
other postsecondary
institutions
Enhance the Image of the College
Promote Economic Development Initiatives
Provide Quality Education
Provide Quality Student Services
Activities/Strategies
Staff Assigned
Timelines
Initiate
Complete
Resources Needed
a. Develop stronger
relationships with area
post-secondary
institutions, maintaining
communication about:
$transfer requirements
$degree plans
$course requirements
$discipline
philosophies
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Post Secondary
Articulation
Committee
- Vice President of
Instruction
Sept.
2003
Annual
- Financial
Resources for:
$ travel
$ hospitality
$ publications
- Vice President of
Student Services
- Information
Technology
b. Expand communication
between counselors (and
other faculty) and their
peers at area postsecondary institutions.
- Post Secondary
Articulation
Committee
- Vice President of
Instruction
Feb.
2003
Annual
- Financial
Resources for:
$ travel
$ hospitality
$ publications
- Counselors
- Vice President of
Student Services
c. Expand articulation
agreements with postsecondary schools
- Post Secondary
Articulation
Committee
- Vice President of
Instruction
Feb.
2003
Annual
- Financial
Resources for:
$ travel
$ hospitality
$ publications
- Vice President of
Student Services
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Objectives
2.2 Strengthen
Business and
Industry
partnerships
Activities/Strategies
Staff Assigned
Timelines
Initiate
Complete
Resources Needed
a. Expand external learning
experiences for faculty,
staff and students
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Professional
Development
Committee
Aug.
2003
Annual
- Advisory
Committees
- Placement/Co-op
Office
- Financial resources
b. Increase College
representation in
community groups
(Chamber of Commerce,
Rotary, etc.)
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
Feb.
2003
Annual
- Advisory
Committees
- Business and
Industry
community groups
- Marketing/Public
Relations Office
- Small Business
Development
Center
- Placement/Co-op
Office
- Financial Aid
- Counseling
- President, Vice
Presidents &
Directors
- Foundation
- Financial resources
- Membership dues
- All other EPCC
Employees
c. Encourage EPCC faculty,
staff and students to
attend job fairs to gain a
better understanding of
business/career
opportunities
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
Aug.
2003
Annual
- Students
- Advisory
Committees
- Counselors
- Staff
- President, Vice
Presidents &
Directors
- Business and
Industry
d. Expand partnerships
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
Jan.
2004
Annual
- Advisory
Committees
- Marketing/Public
Relations Office
- Small Business
Center
- Placement/Co-op
Office
- President, Vice
Presidents &
Directors
- Foundation
- Financial resources
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Objectives
2.3 Expand articulation
efforts with area
high schools
Activities/Strategies
Staff Assigned
Timelines
Initiate
Complete
Resources Needed
e. Develop scholarship
programs for students
through partnerships with
businesses
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
Jan.
2004
Annual
- Advisory
Committees
- Marketing/Public
Relations Office
- Placement/Co-op
Office
- Financial Aid
- President, Vice
Presidents &
Directors
- Foundation
- Business and
Industry
a. Maintain current transfer
and articulation
agreements with
secondary institutions
- Vice President of
Instruction
- Tech Prep Office
- Curriculum Office
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
Feb.
2003
Annual
- Advisory
Committees
- Independent School
Districts
- Vice President of
Student Services
- Upper Rio Grande
Tech Prep
Consortium
b. Establish liaison between
EPCC and area schools
for in-service activities
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Vice President of
Instruction
- Tech Prep Office
- Curriculum Office
- Faculty
Development
Office
Sept.
2003
January
2004
- Financial resources
for:
$ hospitality
$ travel
$ publications
- Recruitment Office
- Vice Presidents
- Independent School
Districts
- Upper Rio Grande
Tech Prep
Consortium
c. Continuously review high
school curricula for
possible articulation
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Tech Prep Office
- Curriculum Office
- Vice President of
Instruction
- Independent School
Districts
- Vice President of
Student Services
- Upper Rio Grande
Tech Prep
Consortium
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VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTRUCTION
INSTRUCTIONAL MASTER PLAN
2003-2008
Purpose:
The Instructional Master Plan guides the ongoing educational development at El Paso Community College by placing
learning first and promoting sensitivity to the diversity of our community. This plan supports El Paso Community
College=s mission by remaining student centered, facilitating transferability and fostering workforce skills.
Instructional Goal 3:
Improve student recruitment, retention and tracking.
Links to District Strategic Goal:
Objectives
3.1 Disseminate
program/curricula
information to area
high school students
and to the community
3.2 Expand alternative
instructional options
(to include schedules,
dual credit, power
packs, distance
education, and
advanced standing
guidelines)
Provide Quality Education
Provide Quality Student Services
Increase Technological Capability
Enhance the Image of the College
Activities/Strategies
Staff Assigned
Timelines
Initiate
Complete
Resources Needed
a. Make EPCC instructional
web pages more user
friendly and accessible
and keep continuously
maintained
- Curriculum Office
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
May
2003
Annual
- Webmaster
- Financial resources
b. Publicize program and
course offering in local
media (to include
educational success
stories)
- Curriculum Office
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Publication Office
Sept.
2003
January
2004
- Financial resources:
$ advertisements
$ promotional
materials
$ hospitality
- Public
Relations/Marketing
Office
a. Develop course materials
geared for prospective
students
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Faculty Resource
Center
- Curriculum Office
- Publications
Office
Annual
- Financial resources:
$ training
$ equipment
$ development
$ salaries
$ publications
- Registrar=s Office
- Purchasing
- Webmaster
b. Highlight alternative
instructional options in
class schedules
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
January
2004
- Registrar=s Office
- Webmaster
March
2003
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Objectives
3.3 Expand student
recruitment efforts
3.4 Establish a process to
effectively track
students
Activities/Strategies
Staff Assigned
Timelines
Initiate
Complete
Resources Needed
a. Target specific high
school populations for
programs
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Instructional
Recruitment,
Retention and
Graduates
Committee
- Publications
Office
Sept.
2003
Annual
- Financial resources:
$ hospitality
$ publications
- Recruitment Office
- Independent School
Districts
- Upper Rio Grande
Tech Prep
Consortium
b. Sponsor more high school
competitions and
activities at the College
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Instructional
Recruitment,
Retention and
Graduates
Committee
- Publications
Office
Sept.
2003
Annual
- Financial resources:
$ hospitality
$ publications
- Recruitment Office
- Independent School
Districts
- Upper Rio Grande
Tech Prep
Consortium
- Public
Relations/Marketing
Office
c. Encourage linking high
school web sites with
EPCC
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
May
2003
April
2004
- Webmaster
- Independent School
Districts
d. Encourage making added
classes easily identifiable
on the web and TV
monitors
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
March
2003
January
2004
- Registrar=s Office
- Webmaster
a. Implement and maintain a
student tracking system
(e.g. graduation, job
placement, success, ESL,
etc.)
- Title V Grant
Director
- Vice President of
Instruction
January
2003
Annual
- Financial resources:
$ equipment
$ staffing
- Information
Technology
- Institutional
Research Office
- Texas Workforce
Commission
- Coordinating Board
- Other licensing/
certifying agencies
- Registrar=s Office
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Objectives
3.5 Increase student
retention, graduation
rates, and/or
attainment of
educational goals
Activities/Strategies
Staff Assigned
Timelines
Initiate
Complete
Resources Needed
a. Develop and implement
faculty-to-student and
peer-mentoring program
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Instructional
Recruitment,
Retention and
Graduates
Committee
January
2003
Annual
- Counselors
- Financial Resources:
$ equipment
$ staffing
- Institutional
Research Office
- Grants Office
b. Strengthen linkages with
counselors
- Vice President of
Instruction
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Curriculum Office
January
2003
Annual
- Counselors
- Vice President of
Student Services
- Other postsecondary
institutions
- Independent School
Districts
- Vice President of
Instruction
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Faculty
Development
Office
August
2003
Annual
- Counselors
- Financial Resources:
$ equipment
$ staffing
- Grants Office
- Registrar=s Office
d. Develop a plan utilizing
program review
information, survey
results, other pertinent
data
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Instructional
Recruitment,
Retention and
Graduates
Committee
- Program Review
August
2003
Annual
- Institutional
Research Office
- Institutional
Effectiveness Office
- Texas Workforce
Commission and
other external
agencies
e. Implement automated
degree plan audits and
graduation process
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
August
2003
Annual
- Vice President of
Student Services
- Information
Technology
3.6 Increase enrollment
of special program
funded students (e.g.
Project ARRIBA,
TANF, NAFTA)
a. Strengthen linkages with
representatives from
funding sources and
agencies
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
Sept.
2003
Annual
- Counselors
- External agencies
(ARRIBA, etc.)
3.7 Successfully
transition
developmental
education and ESL
students into
academic or
occupational
programs
a. Develop and implement
plan to orient and advise
developmental ESL
students about academic
and occupational
education program
opportunities
- Title V Office
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
August
2003
Annual
- Counselors
- Financial resources:
$ equipment
$ staffing
- Institutional
Research Office
c. Expand learning
communities
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VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTRUCTION
INSTRUCTIONAL MASTER PLAN
2003-2008
Purpose:
The Instructional Master Plan guides the ongoing educational development at El Paso Community College by placing
learning first and promoting sensitivity to the diversity of our community. This plan supports El Paso Community
College=s mission by remaining student centered, facilitating transferability and fostering workforce skills.
Instructional Goal 4:
Ensure highly qualified personnel.
Links to District Strategic Goal:
Objectives
Provide Quality Education
Provide Personal Enrichment
Strengthen Institutional Resources
Demonstrate Continuous Improvement
Enhance the Image of the College
Activities/Strategies
Staff Assigned
Timelines
Initiate
Resources Needed
Complete
4.1 Streamline the
faculty hiring
process
a. Review of procedure
- Leadership Team
August
2003
Annual
- Personnel
Services
- Vice President
of Workforce
Development
4.2 Expand faculty
and staff
educational
opportunities
1. Develop and implement a
Master Teacher Program
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Faculty Development
Office
January
2004
Annual
- Financial
resources:
$ equipment
$ staffing
$ scholarships/
grants
$ travel
b. Enhance professional
development activities for
new and returning faculty
and staff
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Faculty Development
Office
- Faculty Resource
Center
August
2003
Annual
- Financial
resources:
$ equipment
$ staffing
$ scholarships/
grants
$ travel
- Human
Resources
Development
Office
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Objectives
Activities/Strategies
Staff Assigned
Timelines
Initiate
c. Increase the amount of
staff scholarship and
education assistance
benefits
- Vice President of
Instruction
- Vice President of
Workforce
Development
- Vice President of
Student Services
d. Develop and implement a
leadership training
program for Instructional
Coordinators and
supervisors
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Faculty Development
- Faculty Resource
4.3 Implement a
standardized
credentialing
system
a.
4.4 Support a
competitive salary
structure
a. Request that Personnel
Services gather local,
regional, and national
data on salaries and
benefits
Credential faculty
according to standards
of the THECB, SACS
and other specialized
accrediting agencies
Resources Needed
Complete
Annual
- Employee
Benefits Office
- Cabinet
January
2004
Annual
- Financial
resources:
$ compensation
$ training
- Associate Vice
President of
Employee
Relations
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Vice President of
Instruction
- Vice President of
Workforce
Development
- Vice President of
Students Services
October
2003
Annual
- Personnel
Services
- Vice President of
Instruction
- Vice President of
Workforce
Development
May
2003
Annual
-
Personnel
Services
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VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTRUCTION
INSTRUCTIONAL MASTER PLAN
2003-2008
Purpose:
The Instructional Master Plan guides the ongoing educational development at El Paso Community College by placing
learning first and promoting sensitivity to the diversity of our community. This plan supports El Paso Community
College=s mission by remaining student centered, facilitating transferability and fostering workforce skills.
Instructional Goal 5:
Identify physical resources that support instruction.
Links to District Strategic Goal:
Objectives
Provide Quality Education
Provide Quality Student Services
Strengthen Institutional Resources
Increase Technological Capability
Enhance the Image of the College
Activities/Strategies
Staff Assigned
Timelines
Initiate
Complete
Resources Needed
5.1 Identify physical
resources needed to
support instruction
(e.g. maintenance of
existing buildings,
provision for new
facilities, furnishings,
equipment, and
supplies)
a.
Assess physical
needs and
recommend changes
that will improve
instructional
effectiveness
-
Committee
composed of
faculty, staff &
students
May
2003
Annual
- Institutional
Effectiveness Office
- Safety Office
- Facilities Office
- Purchasing Office
- Institutional
Research Office
- Financial resources
$ equipment
$ facilities
$ furnishing
$ supplies
5.2 Maintain a clean, safe,
esthetically pleasing
College environment
a.
Strengthen
communication with
facilities,
maintenance, and
janitorial services
personnel
-
Campus Deans
Feb.
2003
Annual
- Financial resources
- Institutional
Effectiveness Office
- Student Government
- Public
Relations/Marketing
Office
- Facilities Office
- EPCC Family
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Objectives
Activities/Strategies
Staff Assigned
Timelines
Initiate
Complete
Resources Needed
b.
Establish an
AAdopt-aLocation@ program
(i.e., room, hallway,
grounds area)
-
Campus Deans
August
2003
Annual
- Financial resources
- Institutional
Effectiveness Office
- Student Government
- Public
Relations/Marketing
Office
- Facilities Office
- EPCC Family
c.
Establish EPCC
“Pride Day”
-
Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
January
2004
Annual
- Financial resources
- Institutional
Effectiveness Office
- Student Government
- Public
Relations/Marketing
Office
- Facilities Office
- EPCC Family
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VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTRUCTION
INSTRUCTIONAL MASTER PLAN
2003-2008
Purpose:
The Instructional Master Plan guides the ongoing educational development at El Paso Community College by placing
learning first and promoting sensitivity to the diversity of our community. This plan supports El Paso Community
College=s mission by remaining student centered, facilitating transferability and fostering workforce skills.
Instructional Goal 6:
Acquire and maintain state-of-the-art technology.
Links to District Strategic Goal:
Objectives
6.1 Develop and
implement an
instructional
technology plan that
supports instruction
6.2 Equip all district
facilities (e.g.
classrooms, labs,
libraries, offices)
with state-of-the-art
equipment
Provide Quality Education
Provide Quality Student Services
Promote Economic Development Initiatives
Strengthen Institutional Resources
Increase Technological Capability
Promote Personal Enrichment
Activities/Strategies
Staff Assigned
Timelines
Initiate
Complete
Resources Needed
a. Work with Integrated
Technology
Committee to:
$ Provide
continuous
support of stateof-the art
equipment
$ Assess current
needs and make
recommendations
- Faculty and
instructional staff
from the
Integrated
Technology
Committee
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
August
2003
May 2008
- Advisory
Committees
- Financial
resources:
$ planning
$ equipment
$ software
$ training
b. Standardize
technology across the
District:
$ Assure
compatibility prior
to purchase
$ Provide a list of
supported
software and
make it available
-
August
2003
May 2008
- Integrated
Technology
Committee
a.
- Vice President of
Instruction
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Associate Vice
President,
Instructional
Services
May
2005
May 2008+
- Integrated
Technology
Committee
- External funding
agencies
- Financial
resources:
$ equipment
$ software
$ installation
Seek funding sources
(e.g. grants, vendor
support, corporate
partnerships)
Integrated
Technology
Instructional
subcommittee
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Objectives
Activities/Strategies
Staff Assigned
Timelines
Initiate
Resources Needed
Complete
$ maintenance
$ training
$ staff
6.3 Expand on-going
training for state-ofthe-art technology
a. Expand faculty/staff
development workshop
days/times district-wide
- Faculty Resource
Center
- Faculty
Development
Office
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
August
2003
Annual
- Training locations
- Financial
resources:
$ training
$ equipment
$ software
$ incentives
b. Support specialized
external training for
faculty and staff
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
August
2003
Annual
- Outside vendors
- Financial
resources:
$ travel
$ training
$ incentives
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VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTRUCTION
INSTRUCTIONAL MASTER PLAN
2003-2008
Purpose:
The Instructional Master Plan guides the ongoing educational development at El Paso Community College by placing
learning first and promoting sensitivity to the diversity of our community. This plan supports El Paso Community
College=s mission by remaining student centered, facilitating transferability and fostering workforce skills.
Instructional Goal 7:
Engage in effective, on-going institutional assessment.
Links to District Strategic Goal:
Objectives
Provide Quality Education
Provide Quality Student Services
Strengthen Institutional Resources
Demonstrate Continuous Improvement
Enhance the Image of the College
Activities/Strategies
Staff Assigned
Timelines
Initiate
7.1 Develop, maintain
and improve an ongoing process of
updating data for the
Coordinating Board,
SACS, and other
accrediting agencies
7.2 Disseminate
assessment
information and take
appropriate action
that contributes to
program/instructional
improvement
a.
Update and maintain
program binders
-
-
Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
Curriculum Office
Program Review
Committee
Resources Needed
Complete
May
2003
Annual
- Financial
resources
$ supplies
$ staff
- Institutional
Research Office
- Institutional
Effectiveness
Office
b.
Assure compliance
with evolving
regulations from
accrediting agencies
and THECB
- Vice President of
Instruction
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Curriculum Office
May
2003
Annual
- President=s
Office
- Institutional
Effectiveness
Office
- Accrediting
agencies
- THECB
a.
Publicize standards/
criteria and findings
from:
$ Program Review
$ Accrediting
agencies
$ SACS
- Program Review
Committee
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans
and Directors
- Curriculum Office
May
2003
Annual
- Financial
resources
- Institutional
Research Office
- Webmaster
- Institutional
Effectiveness
Office
- Publications
- Accrediting
agencies
- THECB
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VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTRUCTION
INSTRUCTIONAL MASTER PLAN
2003-2008
Purpose:
The Instructional Master Plan guides the ongoing educational development at El Paso Community College by placing
learning first and promoting sensitivity to the diversity of our community. This plan supports El Paso Community
College=s mission by remaining student centered, facilitating transferability and fostering workforce skills.
Instructional Goal 8:
Enhance instructional support services.
Links to District Strategic Goal:
Objectives
Provide Quality Education
Provide Quality Student Services
Provide Personal Enrichment
Strengthen Institutional Resources
Increase Technological Capability
Demonstrate Continuous Improvement
Activities/Strategies
Staff Assigned
Timelines
Initiate
8.1 Develop and
implement an
instructional
support
services plan
a. Establish a committee
comprised of
facilities, Information
Technology, faculty,
staff, and students to
develop a plan:
$ Accessibility
$ Awareness of
services
$ New technology
$ Staffing needs
$ Budget needs
$ Assessment of
instructional
facilities
$ Assessment of
reporting
structure (e.g.
labs, libraries)
$ Assessment of
the effectiveness
of instructional
resources at each
campus (e.g.
labs, libraries)
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans and
Directors
- Associate Vice President
of Instructional Services
- Vice President of
Instruction
- Librarians
- Lab Assistants
August
2003
Resources Needed
Complete
May 2008
- Vice Presidents
- Students
- Institutional
Effectiveness
Office
- Institutional
Research Office
- Information
Technology
Office
- Webmaster
- Facilities Office
- Publications
- Financial
resources:
$ equipment
$ facilities
$ software
$ staffing
$ training
$ supplies
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Objectives
Activities/Strategies
Staff Assigned
Timelines
Initiate
8.2 Expand ongoing training
for
instructional
support staff
Ls\2003 2008IMP goals 4/4/03
a.
Provide training
opportunities
- Appropriate
Disciplines/Deans and
Directors
- Associate Vice President
of Instructional Services
- Faculty Resource Center
- Faculty Development
Office
June
2003
Resources Needed
Complete
Annual
- Financial
resources
$ training
$ travel
$ compensation
$ supplies
- Faculty Trainers
- Human Resources
Development
Office
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