Institutional Effectiveness Plan

President’s Office

Mission:
To provide vision, planning and leadership to enable the College to fulfill its mission.

2007-2008 Assessment Outcomes & Use of Results

College Goal: Develop and implement instructional programs and services, both traditional and distance learning offerings, that are consistent with the assessed needs of the constituent groups in the College’s service area and with state and national standards, including training and retraining of the workforce.

Objectives: Continued planning for new curriculum programs; review of existing programs for continued offerings.  Investigate feasibility of new program start-up

Action Plan: Program planning for cybercrime and welding is currently underway

Assessment Strategy: Documentation of program planning and approval by Board of Trustees, State Board of Community Colleges.  Evaluation of program after first cohort of students.

Assessment Outcomes: During the program planning process for cybercrime, it was determined it would not be feasible for the College to offer this program and the planning process was terminated.  It was however determined that a welding program would be feasible.

Use of Results: The welding program will be implemented Fall, 2008

College Goal: Develop and implement instructional programs and services, both traditional and distance learning offerings, consistent with the assessed needs of the constituent groups in the college’s service area and with state and national standards, including training and retraining of the workforce.

Objectives: Continued planning for new curriculum programs; review of existing programs for continued offerings.  Investigate feasibility of new program start-up

Action Plan: Continue growth in distance learning opportunities particularly for high school students and students attending four year institutions.

Assessment Strategy: Documentation of students enrolled in distance learning.

Assessment Outcomes: Growth in the distance learning arena has been phenomenal and the college was successful in Learn and Earn offerings for high school students.

Use of Results: The distance learning program is constantly evaluated and the college is pursuing additional Learn and Earn opportunities along with the development of more programs online.  The college has also been proactive in alerting SACS of any programs reaching or at the prescribed percentage of courses offered away from the main campus.

College Goal: Develop and implement instructional programs and services, both traditional and distance learning offerings, consistent with the assessed needs of the constituent groups in the college's service area and with state and national standards, including training and retraining of the workforce.

Objectives: Continued planning for new curriculum programs; review of existing programs for continued offerings.  Investigate feasibility of new program start-up

Action Plan: Partnership with County School Board for ESL Center in Biscoe; Renewed discussions with Mexican government concerning La Plaza Communitario; location of adequate space for La Plaza

Assessment Strategy: Increased programming for individuals needing English as a second language – increased program for orientation of individuals to our culture, policies and procedures, etc.

Assessment Outcomes: The college has not been successful in this endeavor

Use of Results:The college will continue to strive for said programming and for adequate space for a La Plaza Center. This goal is to be continued in the 2008-09 year.

College Goal: Develop and implement instructional programs and services, both traditional and distance learning offerings, consistent with the assessed needs of the constituent groups in the College's service area and with state and national standards, including training and retraining of the workforce.

Objectives: Continued planning for new curriculum programs; review of existing programs for continued offerings.  Investigate feasibility of new program start-up

Action Plan: Early College housed on MCC’s campus to include writing application from the New Schools Project, assisting School Board in implementation of program and schedule afternoon blocks of time for program

Assessment Strategy: Successful start-up of Early College

Assessment Outcomes: The college has not been successful in achieving this goal – the college is currently waiting for the Board of Education to agree to implement the Early College concept.

Use of Results: This goal will be carried forward to the 2008-08 planning cycle.

College Goal: Utilize technology to provide information services that support quality, personalized instruction.

Objectives: Professional development for Education Technology personnel to stay abreast of information services technology; continue to improve communications between ET and other college divisions.  Assess technology equipment to remain current with advanced products

Action Plan: Continuing education for all ET personnel in CIS and other needed training.

Assessment Strategy: Individual and departmental evaluation

Assessment Outcomes: Great improvement has been noted in the ET area and communications have improved between ET and other divisions.

Use of Results: No further goal will be noted for the 2008-09 academic year as responsibility is now with the Dean of Education Technology to maintain improvement in this area.

College Goal: Provide facilities for student learning that capitalize on state-of-the-art instructional applications

Objectives: Continue exploring renovation of catering kitchen; construct Forestry Building; explore fund availability for Health Sciences Building.

Action Plan:Secure funds to accomplish above through local, state and federal sources; continued involvement of Board of Trustees Building and Grounds Committee in construction projects and future projects.

Assessment Strategy: Annual evaluation to determine progress and/or documentation of funding from local, state or federal funds.

Assessment Outcomes: Funds have been secured to construct a basic building for the Forestry Building.  The college has completed a facilities master plan which includes the Health Sciences Building, joining Buildings 100 and 200 and renovation of Building 100 upon completion of the earlier projects.  It is hoped there will be a statewide bond referendum along with a local bond referendum to finance these projects.

Use of Results: The Forestry Building will be constructed and the remainder of this goal will be carried forward to the 2008-09 academic year as the college continues to improve its facilities and equipment.

College Goal: Insure that services are provided to industry, small businesses, and other community initiatives to facilitate economic growth

Objectives: Continue evaluating current services; determine from industry, small businesses, etc. if MCC is providing needed services or is additional program planning should be implemented.  Continue expansion of programming in sites throughout the county.

Action Plan: Continuing Education survey community to determine above; program planning to meet gaps or address new needs.  Develop a schedule for routine visits to business and industry by either Small Business or the Coordinator of Occupational Extension to ensure we are aware of training needs.  Continue addition of programming in Mt. Gilead and Biscoe.

Assessment Strategy: Evaluations to determine if the above surveys were accomplished

Assessment Outcomes: Improvement has been made in this area and effective 6/1/08, a reorganization of personnel will occur, allowing one individual to work with programming off campus in the Mt. Gilead and Biscoe communities.  Visits are made routinely to business and industry and several FIT and NEIT projects have been implemented in local businesses.

Use of Results: Continue this goal into 2008-09 as efforts are made to increase Continuing Education FTE and outreach.

College Goal: Provide an environment that supports employing and retaining a quality faculty and staff and promotes enhanced student learning, achievement, and development in a global society.

Objectives: Continuing evaluation of hiring and personnel procedures; maintenance of equitable salary plan; maintain open communications between the President’s Office and the campus

Action Plan: Continue with team interaction; faculty and staff senate input; employee meetings.  Strive to have a monthly luncheon for anyone to attend to discuss issues.

Assessment Strategy: Annual evaluation

Assessment Outcomes: The salary plan and hiring procedures are evaluated on a regular basis and much discussion was held this year about length of contracts and equitable salary.  The Faculty and Staff Senates have been active and employee meetings have been held.  The monthly luncheon has occurred at some employee meetings.

Use of Results: Continue this goal and strive to have some event inviting faculty and students for either coffee or pizza to encourage communication.

College Goal: Maintain overall fiscal stability

Objectives: Continued working with state legislators and NCACCP for state budget needs; dollars for campus expansion; continued conversation with county officials concerning plant operations; continue grants acquisition

Action Plan: Regular contact with state and local officials; discussions with state legislators concerning health sciences needs on campus; identify foundations and request grant funding to meet some needs

Assessment Strategy: Annual evaluation

Assessment Outcomes: The college is represented at the monthly commissioners’ meeting and contact is regular with state and local officials.  State legislators for Montgomery County are aware of the college's needs in the health sciences area.  The college has been successful in obtaining some grant monies as evidenced by the monthly reports to the Board of Trustees by the Dean of Institutional Development.

Use of Results:This goal is to be continued for the 2008-09 year.

College Goal: Maintain an on-going program that insures continual improvement and a high standard of institutional effectiveness consistent with the expectations of governing and accrediting agencies

Objectives: Participation in SACS events; ongoing institutional effectiveness programming on campus; completion of strategic plan objectives.

Action Plan: Attend SACS commissioner meetings in June and December; monitor institutional effectiveness strategies

Assessment Strategy: Note work accomplished in above areas

Assessment Outcomes: Participation has continued with the June and December SACS meeting, along with the President participating as a SACS site visitation team member.  Institutional effectiveness activities are reported at the weekly Administrative Cabinet meetings and the Strategic Plan has been reviewed and updated.

Use of Results:This goal is to be continued for the 2008-09 year

President’s Office

Institutional Effectiveness Plan 2008-2009

College Goal: Develop and implement instructional programs and services,both traditional and distance learning offerings, consistent with the assessed needs of the constituent groups in the College's service area and with state and national standards, including training and retraining of the workforce.

Objectives: Continued planning for new curriculum programs; review of existing programs for continued offerings.  Investigate feasibility of new program start-up

Action Plan: Program implementation for Shooting and Hunting Sports Management and investigate the feasibility of a Dental Hygiene program.  Investigate possibility of an ADN program at MCC, including clinical sites, and the start-up of an evening Gunsmithing program.

Person(s) Responsible: President, VP of Instruction, Dean of Institutional Development

Anticipated Date for Achieving Objective: May 2009

Assessment Strategy:  Documentation of program planning and approval by Board of Trustees, State Board of Community Colleges.  Evaluation of program after first cohort of students.

Budget Needs to Accomplish Objective:  Needed $ to be provided through state funding

Assessment Outcomes: Will be completed in May 2009

Use of Results: Will be completed in May 2009

College Goal: Develop and implement instructional programs and services, both traditional and distance learning offerings, consistent with the assessed needs of the constituent groups in the College's service area and with state and national standards, including training and retraining of the workforce.

Objectives: Continued planning for new curriculum programs; review of existing programs for continued offerings.  Investigate feasibility of new program start-up

Action Plan: Continue growth in distance learning opportunities, continuing to concentrate on opportunities for high school students and students attending four year institutions, and continue growth of traditional programs to be offered online.  Begin process of use of tablet personal computers in selected college transfer classes.

Person(s) Responsible: President, VP of Instruction, Dean of Institutional Development, Dean of Educational Technology

Anticipated Date for Achieving Objective: ongoing

Assessment Strategy: Documentation of students enrolled in distance learning and documentation of additional online opportunities for what is currently campus instruction only.  Investigate professional development for faculty in the use of tablet personal computers in the classrooms.

Budget Needs: Needed $ to be provided through regular state instructional funding

Assessment Outcomes: Will be completed in May 2009

Use of Results: Will be completed in May 2009

College Goal: Develop and implement instructional programs and services, both traditional and distance learning offerings, consistent with the assessed needs of the constituent groups in the College's service area and with state and national standards, including training and retraining of the workforce.

Objectives: Continued planning for new curriculum programs; review of existing programs for continued offerings.  Investigate feasibility of new program start-up

Action Plan: Partnership with County School Board for ESL Center in Biscoe; Renewed discussions with Mexican government concerning La Plaza Communitario; location of adequate space for La Plaza

Person(s) Responsible: President, VP of Instruction, Dean Continuing Education and Coordinator of ESL

Anticipated Date for Achieving Objective: Ongoing

Assessment Strategy: Increased programming for individuals needing English as a second language – increased programming for orientation of individuals to our culture, policies and procedures, etc.

Budget Needs: Needed $ to be provided through grant funding

Assessment Outcomes: Will be completed in May 2009

Use of Results: Will be completed in May 2009

College Goal: Develop and implement instructional programs and services, both traditional and distance learning offerings, consistent with the assessed needs of the constituent groups in the College's service area and with state and national standards, including training and retraining of the workforce.

Objectives: Continued planning for new curriculum programs; review of existing programs for continued offerings.  Investigate feasibility of new program start-up

Action Plan: Reintroduce the topic of an Early College housed on MCC’s campus to include writing application from the New Schools Project, assisting the Montgomery County Board of Education in implementation of program and schedule afternoon blocks of time for program

Person(s) Responsible: President, VP of Instruction, Dean of Institutional Development; Superintendent of County Schools

Anticipated Date for Achieving Objective: August, 2009

Assessment Strategy: Successful start-up of Early College

Budget Needs: Needed $ to be provided through grant funding and then assumed by Board of Education

Assessment Outcomes: Will be completed in June 2009

Use of Results: Will be completed in June 2008

College Goal: Utilize technologyto provide information services that support quality, personalized instruction.

Objectives: Professional development for Education Technology personnel to stay abreast of information services technology; continue to improve communications between ET and other college divisions.  Assess technology equipment to remain current with advanced products

Action Plan: Continuing education for all ET personnel in CIS and others needed training.

Person(s) Responsible: President, Dean of Education Technology, Cabinet members.

Anticipated Date for Achieving Objective: Ongoing until CIS is operational; personnel are trained.

Assessment Strategy: Individual and departmental evaluation

Budget Needs: Part of equipment and professional development budget

Assessment Outcomes: Will be completed in May 2009

Use of Results: Will be completed in May 2009

College Goal: Provide facilitiesfor student learning that capitalize on state-of-the-art instructional applications.

Objectives: Continue exploring renovation of catering kitchen; construct Forestry Building; explore fund availability for Health Sciences Building.

Action Plan: Secure funds to accomplish above through local, state and federal sources; continued involvement of Board of Trustees Building and Grounds Committee in construction projects and future projects.  Oversee the construction of the Forestry Building and renovation of Building 100 for relocation of the Dental Assisting program.

Person(s) Responsible: President, Cabinet members; Building and Grounds Committee

Anticipated Date for Achieving Objective: ongoing

Assessment Strategy: Annual evaluation to determine progress and/or documentation of funding from local, state or federal funds.

Budget Needs: Building needs - $15 million

Assessment Outcomes: Will be completed in May 2009

Use of Results: Will be completed in May 2009

College Goal: Provide an environment that supports employing and retaining a quality faculty and staff and promotes enhanced student learning, achievement, and development in a global society.

Objectives: Continuing evaluation of hiring and personnel procedures; maintenance of equitable salary plan; maintain open communications between the President’s Office and the campus

Action Plan: Continue with team interaction; faculty and staff senate input; employee meetings.  Strive to implement a monthly coffee with faculty/staff and a monthly Pizza with the Prez for students.  Implement an internal professional development program for staff and faculty (Discover MCC)

Person(s) Responsible: President, Vice-President of Instruction

Anticipated Date for Achieving Objective: Ongoing

Assessment Strategy: Annual evaluation;

Budget Needs: Minimal

Assessment Outcomes: Will be completed in May 2009

Use of Results: Will be completed in May 2009

College Goal: Maintain overall fiscal stability.

Objectives: Continued working with state legislators and NCACCP for state budget needs; dollars for campus expansion; continued conversation with county officials concerning plant operations; continue grants acquisition

Action Plan: Regular contact with state and local officials; discussions with state legislators concerning health sciences needs on campus; identify foundations and request grant funding to meet some needs

Person(s) Responsible: President, Grants – Dean of Institutional Development

Anticipated Date for Achieving Objective: Ongoing

Assessment Strategy: Annual evaluation

Budget Needs: $500.00

Assessment Outcomes: Will be completed in May 2009

Use of Results: Will be completed in May 2009

College Goal: Maintain an on-going program that insures continual improvement and a high standard of institutional effectiveness, consistent with the expectations of governing and accrediting agencies.

Objectives: Participation in SACS events; ongoing institutional effectiveness programming on campus; completion of strategic plan objectives.

Action Plan: Attend SACS commissioner meetings in June and December; monitor institutional effectiveness strategies;

Person(s) Responsible: President, Cabinet members

Anticipated Date for Achieving Objective: ongoing

Assessment Strategy: Note work accomplished in above areas

Budget Needs: none at this time

Assessment Outcomes: Will be completed in May 2009

Use of Results: Will be completed in May 2009