North Central State College
Strategic Initiatives – 2007
Task Statements as of May 31, 2007
Based on the President’s Initiatives for FY2007 and FY2008, approved by the Board in January, 2007
1 – Enrollment Development: NC State will develop planning enhancing the educational pipeline (marketing and
recruitment), enrollment projections and financial aid.
Coordinator: Betty Wells PAC Reporter: Teri Kofod
Task
Person(s)
Completion
Number
Responsible
Task Statement
Expected
IR, IA,
Sept 07
1-07a
Design an environment that promotes staff retention,
Admissions,
professional growth, data inquiry, technical competency, and Ongoing
Student Services
innovative thinking.
Deans, Chrs, Fac
See Subtasks
1-07b
Create an image of North Central State College as the
below
college of choice in the north central Ohio region and
surrounding areas.
1-07b.1
PR, IA
Re-establish brand through implementing “Redefine Smart”
Aug/Sept 07-09
promotional campaign (Smart is Sacrifice, Resilient, Passionate)
using media venues that include outdoor, transit, print, broadcast
for 36 months
1-07b.2
Enrollment Devel Develop a coordinating and unifying effort among the campus
Aug/Sept 07-09
Steering Com.
community and region to promote college enrollment via
marketing and recruiting strategies
Enrollment Devel Implement creative, responsive and innovative recruitment
Jan 09
1-07c
Team & Encore
strategies by maximizing technological and human
Implemen. Team resources.
See Subtasks
1-07d
Increase enrollment at North Central State College for
below
FY07-08 to minimum of 6% increase as represented by:
target headcount 3360 students; target FTE 657; target
credit hours 29,571; target average credit hours/student 9;
and, target application yield to 50% conversion by Fall 08,
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Status
North Central State College
Strategic Initiatives – 2007
1-07d.1
Enrollment
Development
Steering
Committee
1-07d.2
Enrollment
Development
Steering
Committee
& Admissions
1-07d.3
Webmaster and
Marketing
1-07e
See Subtasks
below
1-07e.1
Retention,
Recruitment and
Program Devel
Subcommittees
1-07e.2
Retention,
Recruitment and
Program Devel
Task Statements as of May 31, 2007
through emphasis on accessibility of quality of programs.
Develop and maintain a model for annually projecting credit
enrollment by student segment and incorporate into the budget
development process. As measured by:
 Targets developed in advance of the annual planning and
budget development process.
Build effective relationships with prospective and currently
enrolled students through an integrated communications process
that establishes and maintains dialogue with each individual
using flexible, information-rich database of student information
to determine timely message and monitor response to influence
college/program choice, readiness, and persistence.
Re-design website to incorporate eMarketing and create an
attractive, user-friendly web site with easy navigation, useful
and timely information balanced with several layers of
functionality for users of the site to streamline data gathering,
student information, faculty tasks and access through internet
and intranet.
Attract students through targeted marketing efforts to
support and build enrollment in new and established
academic and continuing education programs.
Analyze retention data and recommend policies, procedures and
programs to improve overall retention of students. Manage
integrated communication strategies and tactics that are based on
data to ensure that College-wide recruitment efforts effectively
support the priorities of NC State with respect to new and
current programs.
Match program offerings to desires of incoming students. Match
program offerings to needs of regional business and
manufacturers for developing a well-equipped workforce.
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Fall of each
year
Aug/Sep 07-09
Ongoing
Aug/Sept 07-09
Ongoing
Aug/Sept 07-09
Ongoing
Aug/Sept 07-09
Ongoing
North Central State College
Strategic Initiatives – 2007
1-07e.3
1-07e.4
1-07e.5
Subcommittees
DL Steering
Committee
Retention,
Recruitment and
Program Devel
Subcommittees
Retention,
Recruitment and
Program Devel
Subcommittees
Task Statements as of May 31, 2007
Ensure viability of programs.
Increase the quantity, quality and efficiency of distance learning
asynchronous programs offered by the College.
Develop strategies to effectively matriculate special populations
such as PSEOP, Tech Prep, Dual Enrollment and recent high
school graduates into NC State enrollments in degree and
certificate programs and in compliance with Carl D. Perkins
mandated corrective action plan for increased post-secondary
enrollment of recent high school completers.
Develop strategies to effectively attract students by gender into
non-traditional career programs (e.g. women in IT, engineering;
men in health)
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July 2009
Aug/Sept 07-09
Ongoing
Aug/Sept 07-09
Ongoing
North Central State College
Strategic Initiatives – 2007
Task Statements as of May 31, 2007
2 – Achieving the Dream: NC State will continue with planning to improve student persistence by helping to foster success at
the developmental and college-level “gatekeeper” courses (high enrollment, high failure rate courses). Special focus is given to
underserved populations.
Coordinator: Peg Moir PAC Reporter: Mark Monnes
Task
Person(s)
Completion
Number
Responsible
Task Statement
Expected
Status
2-07a
2-07a.1
B. Cyders &
B. Walker
T. Nichols
B. Walker
B. Walker, SSC
M. Puckett
B. Walker
M. Puckett
B. Walker
B. Walker
B. Walker
B. Walker
Improve student success in developmental education.
Strengthen the college advising system in relation to
developmental courses
Implement mandatory assessment and placement for
mathematics courses.
Prepare study guides (basic skills sheets) and other tutorial
materials for each of the developmental math courses to be used
with COMPASS assessment.
Utilize COMPASS mathematics diagnostics tool
Require FYE161 for every student taking one or more
developmental mathematics, reading or writing courses.
Require FYE161 for every student taking one or more
developmental mathematics, reading or writing courses.
Expand the DIRECTIONS advising program to include every
student testing into any developmental mathematics, reading or
writing course(s).
Utilize the Noel-Levitz College Student Inventory with every
student taking one or more developmental courses.
Student Success Center advisors will share information with
students about the number and frequency of NCSC students
starting in developmental work in an effort to reduce the stigma
and increase acceptance by students.
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Complete
In place
In place; now
being revised
In place
In place
In place
In place
In place
In place
North Central State College
Strategic Initiatives – 2007
Task Statements as of May 31, 2007
R. Birk
B. Cyders
2-07a.2
Create protocols in each developmental course for triggering the
Early Alert process.
 Developmental Reading and Writing and FYE
Developmental mathematics
Completed
In process
Improve curriculum and instruction for developmental courses
B. Cyders
Mathematics
faculty
B. Cyders
Mathematics
faculty
R. Birk
J. Karbula
B.Cyders
T. Coleman
Data Team
R. Birk
B. Cyders
R. Birk
B. Walker
R. Birk
S. Luckie
Mostly
Complete
Add a computer enhanced tutorial to each of the developmental
math classes
In place; being
redesigned
Convert MTH100, 102 & 103 from lecture format to lecture/lab
combination.
In place, being
redesigned
Utilize PLATO software to enhance developmental curriculum
and instructional methods as appropriate.
In place;
progress
continues
Analyze student success rates in Plato-enhanced courses and
compare to success rates in other sections of the same course
taught in the traditional fashion
Research and develop standard protocol to trigger mandatory,
one-on-one tutoring in developmental writing classes. Based on
protocol, implement mandatory tutoring for writing.
Convert RDG115 from a 3-credit, 3 contact hour course to a 1credit, 2-contact hour lab course that will be taken concurrently
with RDG116.
Implement a tutor training program for developmental reading,
By 9-1-07
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In place
In place
In place
North Central State College
Strategic Initiatives – 2007
B. Cyders
Task Statements as of May 31, 2007
writing, and mathematics tutors
Provide training to FYE instructors on best practice techniques
for success courses.
Explore modularized developmental mathematics credits
B. Cyders
Provide additional Plato lab coverage for dev. math support.
B. Walker
M. Puckett
2-07b
2-07b.1
ENG101
M. Allen
ENG101
M.Allen
ENG101
M.Allen
BIO145
L. Milner
J. Taylor
B. Walker
BIO145
L. Milner
J. Taylor
B. Walker
BIO145
L. Milner
J. Taylor
Data Team
Improve student success in gatekeeper courses.
Strengthen the college advising system in relation to gatekeeper
courses
Research COMPASS e-Write tool for possible pilot in Winter or
Spring 08
Develop early alert protocol for ENG101
Based on early alert protocol, require tutoring/supplemental
instruction
New students will be advised not to take BIO145 in conjunction
with a developmental course. BIO 110 or another science will
be recommended.
Use faculty assessment of course to develop informational guide
for advisors to share with students. Make this tool available on
web as well.
In place; will be
ongoing
First draft
completed;
ongoing
Fall 07
Fall 2007
May – August
2007
Implement for
Fall 07
Implement for
Fall 07
Beginning for
Summer 07
For Fall 07
Collect additional data on the success rates of students who enter Ongoing
course after first class session. If data supports, propose “section
changes only” approach to late registration.
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North Central State College
Strategic Initiatives – 2007
Task Statements as of May 31, 2007
2-07b.2
Improve curriculum and instruction for gatekeeper courses
English Dept. faculty will tutor minimum of 1 hour per week
each, with goal of 10 hours week total being provided by the
department.
Spring 2008
Implement for
Fall 07
CRJ145
A. Vinson
ENG101 added as a co-requisite to CRJ145 and to other first
year courses of CRJ160, CRJ175, CRJ185, CRJ113, and
CRJ140
BIO145
L. Milner
J. Taylor
BIO145
L. Milner
J. Taylor
BIO145
L. Milner
J. Taylor
Audio of in-class lectures available on instructor website
Approved by
Curriculum
Comm.
In place for 0708
During 07-08
academic year
ENG101
M.Allen
2-07c
2-07c.1
Core Team
Business Svcs
Core & Data
Teams
Digital images of lab models and specimens available at
instructor website
During 07-08
academic year
Explore a recommended learning activity for students with
whole-to-part learning styles.
During 07-08
academic year
Improve student persistence rates.
Increase access to and use of financial aid
Planning cycle in FY08 with implementation in FY09.
FY08
FY08
Collect and analyze data from stakeholders
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FY08
North Central State College
Strategic Initiatives – 2007
2-07c.2
Advising team:
T. Bushner
T. Coleman
K. Peresie
B. Walker
Same as above
Advising team
Same as above
Same as above
Prendergast
2-07c.3
Core Team
Core Team
Prendergast
Core Team
Task Statements as of May 31, 2007
Strengthen the college advising system
Examine the current advising structure at the college
Fall 2007
In process
Research promising advising models and select a new model for
NC State College.
Attend NACADA (National Academic Advising Association)
annual conference (2 members of Advising team),
Present a written proposal for new advising model to appropriate
college entities (Faculty Caucus, MAC, President’s Staff, Deans
Plus, etc.)
Present a written proposal for new advising model to the AQIP
Steering Committee for consideration as an AQIP Action
Project.
Administer Community College Survey of Student Engagement
(CCSSE) in FY08
May 07 to
October 07
October 18-21
2007
November 07
Improve curriculum and instruction
Share information gained from data analysis and student focus
groups with all faculty.
Spring 2008
Fall Convo
Sept. 07
Establish a protocol and accompanying resource and support
structure for any faculty member who wishes to use data to
appropriately improve curriculum and instruction
Administer Community College Survey of Student Engagement
(CCSSE) in FY08
Send 4-5 representatives to AtD Strategy Forum
Ongoing
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November 07
Winter or
Spring 08
Winter or
Spring 08
January 2008
North Central State College
Strategic Initiatives – 2007
Task Statements as of May 31, 2007
3 – Workforce/Economic Development: NC State will collaborate with economic development and workforce partners within
its service area to develop a regional strategic plan aligning workforce/economic development.
Coordinator: Don Plotts PAC Reporter: Brad McCormack
Task
Person(s)
Completion
Number
Responsible
Task Statement
Expected
Status
3-07a
Don Plotts
Develop and facilitate a collaboration of healthcare providers
February 2008
Development
Jim Hull
and training partners in North Central Ohio to promote regional
Stages
economic and workforce development.
3-07b
Ben Roundtree
Partner with local businesses and local workforce and
June 2008
Start in
educational organizations to develop appropriate training and
May, 2007
academic curricula.
3-07c
Tom Prendergast Establish access to state-of-the-art labor market information
Ongoing
Start in
tools.
March, 2007
3-07d
Don Plotts
Assist in ensuring career pathways for disadvantaged
June 2008
Grants will
Tom Prendergast populations, by using one or more of the following methods:
be written
1. Creating bridge programs between developmental
and credit-bearing programs (Achieving the Dream)
2. developing internal career pathways leading to
certification and college degrees
3. expanding support services
4. integrating academic and vocations educational
education
5. integrating administrative structures
6. using college resources more effectively.
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North Central State College
Strategic Initiatives – 2007
Task Statements as of May 31, 2007
4 – Core Learning Outcomes: NC State will identify, implement and measure core learning outcomes expected of all
graduates regardless of academic program.
Coordinator: Therese Bushner PAC Reporter: Terry Coleman
Task
Person(s)
Completion
Number
Responsible
Task Statement
Expected
Status
Spring, 2007
Completed
4-07a
Determine what Core Learning Outcomes are appropriate
for NCSC students
Spring, 2007
Completed
4-07b
Define guidelines for each Core Learning Outcome.
4-07c
Assess that these outcomes have been met by NCSC students
by graduation.
4-07c.1
Kate Peresie
Culture and Community – to collect data via Graduate Survey
annually; to administer and evaluate student essays each quarter
in last humanities/social sciences course, to be done biennially;
to use CCSSE survey biennially.
Pilot Project for 07/08: To develop questions for Graduate
Survey, to develop essay questions/format/process, to train
faculty, to administer essay (pilot) in Spring 08, to evaluate
process and prepare for Fall 08 implementation.
4-07c.2
Kate Peresie
Computer Literacy – to administer a standardized test in
capstone courses biennially; to use CCSSE survey biennially.
Pilot Project for 07/08: To customize the interactive
assessment tool available from First Advantage Assessment
Solutions, to pilot the test in Spring 08.
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North Central State College
Strategic Initiatives – 2007
Task Statements as of May 31, 2007
5 – Health & Public Services Division: Enhancement of Health Care Education
Coordinator: Jim Hull PAC Reporter: Joyce Hunt
Task
Person(s)
Number
Responsible
Task Statement
Jim Hull
5-07a
Develop and implement processes in all Health & Public
Services programs that accept students within one year of
meeting minimum admission standards.
5-07a.1
Meet with NC State Administration, Allied Health and Nursing
Programs to develop possible short and long term strategies to
meet the needs of health care providers for regions health care
industries.
5-07a.2
Review strategies and develop presentation for health care
industries focus groups.
5-07a.3
Meet with focus groups from the following health care
industries; acute care, ambulatory care, skilled nursing care,
home health care, physicians, career centers, and four year
institutions, to initiate dialogue on their needs and possible
solutions.
5-07a.4
Meet with NC State Administration, Allied Health and Nursing
Programs to review focus groups information and possible
solutions to their needs. Develop a plan for meeting the needs of
the regions health care industries.
5-07a.5
Meet with all focus groups to present a plan for meeting the
needs of their health care facilities with specific timelines and
commitments.
5-07a.6
Meet with focus groups to approve and commit to the plan.
5-07a.7
Meet with NC State Administration, Allied Health, and Nursing
Programs to initiate the plan.
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Completion
Expected
May 2007
May 2007
June/July 2007
August, 2007
Sept/Oct 2007
Nov/Dec 2007
January 2008
Status
North Central State College
Strategic Initiatives – 2007
5-07a.8
5-07b
Jim Hull
5-07b.1
5-07b.2
5-07b.3
5-07b.4
5-07b.5
5-07b.6
5-07b.7
5-07c
5-07c.1
5-07c.2
5-07c.3
Jim Hull
Task Statements as of May 31, 2007
Complete quarterly assessment of plan completion and make
necessary revisions.
Expand the Associate Degree programs in Health and Public
Service to initially include; Associates of Health and Public
Services, and Associates of Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Proposal sent to Ohio Board of Regents (OBR) for the
Associates of Health/Services Technology.
Proposal from the Occupational Therapy Assistant Professional
Advisory board on starting Associates of Occupational Therapy
Assistant (OTA).
Proposal sent to OBR for the Associates of OTA
Administrative meetings completed on organizational structure
for the new Associates of Health and Public Services and OTA
Interview and employ new faculty and staff for the new
Associate programs.
Initiate new programs for Associate of Health and Public
Services
Initiate new program for Associate of OTA.
Expand noncredit courses in Health & Public Services
division that enhances the professional’s ability to meet
special certifications within their scope of practice and meets
Ohio requirements for renewal of license or certificates.
Develop list of courses that can be presented as non-credit that
meet the need of the community served.
Develop for each non –credit course a brief description of
course, the objectives of course, the course outline by days and
times, brief resume’ of faculty member for the course, and cost
of course per person.
Work with marketing department to advertise in all mediums
with one sign up location for all courses.
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October 2008
June 2007
July 2007
August 2007
August 2007
Sept 2007
January 2008
April 2007
July 2007
Sept 2007
North Central State College
Strategic Initiatives – 2007
5-07c.4
Task Statements as of May 31, 2007
Assessment survey format set up to evaluate the course content,
objectives and presenter. Assessment review to be completed
upon completion of each course presentation with semiannual
update of course.
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Sept 2007