Strategic Plan - Goals, Directives & Initiatives
These strategic goals, directives, and initiatives are the result of strategic planning with community partners during the 2008 Future Search III Conference and focus group discussions among Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Board of Trustee members, faculty, staff, and students. The goals, directives and initiatives will guide annual planning through 2015 as the college responds to the needs of the community.
Goal 1: To advance educational excellence
Strategic Directive 1.1 – To enhance student learning
- Strategic Initiatives:
- 1.1.1 Include multicultural and global perspectives and experiences more
broadly in
the curriculum and in student activities - 1.1.2 Strengthen and expand the role of web-enhanced and online learning
- 1.1.3 Develop and implement strategies to enhance students’ critical thinking skills
- 1.1.4 Expand and integrate service to the community into the learning process
Strategic Directive 1.2 – To establish a culture that promotes excellence
in teaching
and learning
- Strategic Initiatives:
- 1.2.1 Continue to explore alternative formats for instruction
- 1.2.2 Support and recognize curricular innovation
- 1.2.3 Provide opportunities for continued professional development
- 1.2.4 Recognize faculty and staff for professional excellence
Goal 2: To provide comprehensive and effective services to students
- Strategic Directive 2.1 – To develop and deliver programs that anticipate and respond to student needs
- Strategic Directive 2.2 – To promote student success
Goal 3: To engage & respond effectively to business & the community
- Strategic Directive 3.1 – To develop and deliver programs that anticipate and respond to community needs
Goal 4: To enhance infrastructure to support the college mission
- Strategic Directive 4.1 – To strengthen college operations and services
- Strategic Directive 4.2 – To increase institutional effectiveness
