Montgomery Community College - Institutional Development

Institutional Development

Strategic Plan Activity Report 2006-2007

Strategic Long-Range Goals	College Goal	*Evidence of Activities that Support Goal Attainment* *2006-2007*
1. Workforce Training for Emerging Jobs and a Changing Workplace
a.) Provide training opportunities identified by businesses to strengthen the current workforce	1, 4	CPR & First Aid classes provided for day care centers Initiated corrections certificate in CJC curriculum for currently employed prison personnel 5 SBC seminars presented at request of Fidelity Bank 6 SBC seminars presented at request of Greene’s Guns & Ammo 4 SBC seminars presented at request of Capel & McRae 3 SBC seminars presented at request of Capel
b.) Provide training in office technology, management, and communication skills to support business and industry needs	1, 4	Continue OST: Legal. Program will produce first graduates in May, 2007 Customer Service class offered to Uwharrie Point Security Officers OST – Added two new courses: Spanish for the Workplace & Customer Service CIT Program- Implemented first semester of new program, fall 2006
c.) Work directly with the EDC and the Chamber of Commerce to attract and provide training for potential business and industry	1, 4	President is member of the Chamber, EDC and regional workforce development boards NEIT and FIT projects – Longworth, Commodore, etc. SBC seminar schedule published in Chamber’s monthly calendar and newsletter SBC: 2 SBA Programs & Services Seminars, 2 SBTDC Programs & Services Seminars, 2 NCMBC Programs & Services Seminars to help local businesses obtain government contracts
d.) Pursue appropriate programming in the hospitality and service industries as supported by planning data	1,4	Met ADA accreditation standards for Dental Assisting program to produce DA II graduates.
e.) Provide training to supply the workforce needed to build new housing	1, 4	CE Bricklaying class held in Mt. Gilead
f.) Explore new programming to provide training and support for unique or niche businesses and growth areas of employment	1, 4	Infant/Toddler certificate offered Developing Patient Navigator CE course with First Health Shooting Sports Management – Awaiting state approval with projected start up in 2007 18 SBC seminars presented 8 SBC Real Estate courses conducted
2. Learning Needs of Diverse Populations
a.) Develop outreach educational opportunities to strengthen the Hispanic population’s ESL skills and prepare them for successful enrollment and completion of MCC programs	1, 4	ESL: Candor Public Library, Anchor School , West Middle School , and Candor Catholic Church.
b.) Provide ESL/Spanish classes for business and industry workforce	1, 4	ESL: Citation/Foundry in Biscoe 12 SBC Seminars presented in Spanish to provide entrepreneurs with assistance in starting & succeeding in their own business CE Auto body repair class
c.) Create a diversity center to provide support and services to the Hispanic population	1, 3, 4	Coordinating with the public schools through the Directions (Parent/Student Migrant Education) Office for services. Continued investigation and discussion of La Plaza concept
d.) Offer additional courses in Spanish and cultural diversity for English-speaking residents	1, 4	OST and OST Legal – Workplace Spanish added to the curriculum for 2007
e.) Devise a marketing plan that targets minority cultural groups; seek leaders from minority communities to serve as MCC ambassadors	4	Attended the dedication service of the new Hispanic Catholic Church – Our Lady of the Americas – VP of Instruction, Bus. Tech. Dept. Chair, Dean of CE, Director of Occupational Services Wrote and received another grant from Montgomery Fund to continue Minority Male Mentoring program Implemented various new recruiting activities that target the Hispanic community Diversity committee plans cultural events: diversity week, Mexican heritage dance, Black history month
f.) Ensure high quality and comprehensive services are provided to under-served and undocumented immigrant students	1, 4	Continue to work with undocumented immigrant students who are pursuing further education or occupational training Continue learning and training on governance of student visa and foreign student regulations Montgomery Scholars funds available to cover out-of-state tuition for undocumented students
g.) Offer programming that meets the needs and interests of older community members and retirees	1, 4	CE Multi-media Art CE Introduction to Computers for Seniors CE Windows XP
3. Promotion of Quality and Flexible Programs and Services
a.) Assess and provide as needed programming delivered and completed within non-traditional timeframes	1	Exploring possibility of offering hybrid evening and weekend option for practical nursing; pursued grant funding for start-up costs Met training need for Citation with PLC workshop over Christmas break. Worked with DCCC in collaborative program to offer truck driver training via NCIH. 1 SBC Professional Courtesy Program provided for Old North State Club ACA 111 online courses developed and added as requirement for Arts & Sciences program
b.) Assess and provide as needed programming at locations within the community	1,4	Added horticulture class for prison cohort Expanded Bus. Adm. courses for prison cohort Expanded Basic Skills courses for prison cohort Added ACA course for prison cohort
c.) Collaborate with the county school system to provide college programming as well as basic skills courses	1,4	Expanded Huskins courses on high school campuses, MCC campus, and online Early college discussions continue; planning grant under discussion
d.) Develop and promote existing and new avenues for high school/GED classes; expand offerings to locations in each of the five major towns	1,4	GED Online ABE/GED at Troy Housing ABE/GED Alandale Industries ABE/GED Thomasville Missionary Baptist Church in Mt. Gilead
e.) Develop a plan to meet all state performance measures	7	PN program has 95% pass rate for 2006, exceeding NCCCS standard Practice tests for EMS on library website EMS curriculum moved to CE beginning Fall 2007 CIT Instructors – Attempt the A+ Certification Exam Met all Basic Skills State performance measures as a result of last year’s plan to review data, change methods of collection, and reorganize the program. with new personnel
f.) Build a collegiate college campus atmosphere through the development of cultural, social, club, athletic activities, events, & camps	4	Promoted and participated in Diversity Week Promoted club events and activities on campus and in the community Collaborated with clubs and club advisors on various activities throughout the year Collaborated with SGA to offer cultural and social events for all students
g.) Restructure programs to meet non-completers’ needs and increase enrollment from untapped portions of the population	1,4	OST – Skill building offered on-line spring semester 2007 CIT – Security Concepts projected on-line fall semester 2007 Continue to target special populations in recruiting efforts.
h.) As the shape of programming and enrollment changes, ensure high quality and comprehensive services reflect the needs of all students	1,7	Renovations in Student Services Division- Financial Aid Department; Assessment Center Separation of JobLink and Student Services operations
4. Resource Procurement and Allocation
a.) Seek grant and Foundation funding to provide educational financial assistance to under-served and needy populations	4,6	Secured Wal-Mart grant for ESL childcare MCC Foundation awarded 50 endowed or named scholarships as well as general scholarships to students 3 new endowed scholarships added
b.) Develop a comprehensive marketing plan and monitor the effectiveness of marketing activities; improve and redirect efforts and monies as needed	6,7	Developed new Huskins brochure for county schools’ use in parent information sessions Developed new curriculum program brochures Marketing plan reviewed and updated for 06-07 Marketing data and assessment grids implemented in departments
c.) Procure additional funding for capital projects as outlined in the Facility Master Plan	3,6	Wrote NCCCS grant for new forestry building; funding denied Procured county funds for new forestry building Building 200 construction funds released for renovation projects: parking, Foundation Office, library carpet, etc.
d.) Seek grant funding for improvement and expansion of the firing range	3,6	Funding secured; firing range backstop and sides raised to 25 feet, drainage improved
e.) Hire an adequate number of faculty and staff to appropriately meet the needs of all students	1,5	Part-time radiology lab instructor hired to meet ADA requirement Part-time PN clinical instructor hired Used special prison allocation to hire 2 business-related instructors, 1 horticulture instructor, & 1 Basic Skills instructor under one-year contracts. Used state budget dollars freed up by prison allocation to hire 1 business instructor, 1 nursing instructor, and 1 biology instructor under one-year contracts. Added an additional financial aid staff position Additional 16-hour staff member added for ET ESL hired more instructors to help with the individual levels of ESL classes. Hired part-time personnel in Basic Skills to assist with Assessment/Retention activities so that students are better served & performance measures are met Religion instructor increased from part-time to full-time
f.) Hire retirees as adjunct instructors	1,5	Hired public school and community college retirees to teach French/remedial English and physics. Hired community college retirees to teach CIT, Economics , and SCI courses
g.) Hire a security service	1,5	County approached for funding: denied Requested funds for part-time security officer Requested funds for hazard warning system
5. Leverage the Power of Technology
a.) Increase online curriculum and continuing education course offerings and support in areas identified by the college as high need	1,2	Various academic courses and multiple sections added as needed: ACA 111, COM 110, COM 231, RED 090, MUS 110, etc. Number of seats was expanded for GED Online. Huskins online courses dramatically increased ACA 111 online courses developed and added as requirement for Arts & Sciences program
b.) Increase fully online programs in support of College growth areas	1,2	Business Administration program online – Continued Criminal Justice program online
c.) Increase community outreach to support learners using distance learning strategies	1,2,4	EMS re-certification courses being developed
d.) Investigate and add additional online support services for online students	1,2	Completed installation of Internet-based COMPASS in Assessment Center Online orientations developed MCC Bookstore institutes online purchases
e.) Develop and strengthen online offerings of ESL and Conversational Spanish	1, 2, 4
f.) Use NCIH as teaching medium for students at Southern Correctional Center	1, 2, 3	Bus. Tech. Dept. – Continued use of NCIH to support programming at SCI
g.) Complete the implementation of the C.I.S. system	2	Scheduled to “go live” with financial aid module in February 2007 Scheduled to “go live” with student module by July 1, 2007 Bus. Tech. Faculty – train for registration process with new CIS system
h.) Maintain state-of-the-art multimedia teaching stations and other technologies	1, 2, 3	2 multi media classroom upgrades complete, 3 to complete spring ’07 Various multi media technology deployed in various classrooms
i.) Upgrade NCIH video/data equipment and IT policies to meet state IT standards	1, 2, 3	NCIH upgraded to NCVIP H.323 format. IT Standards updates ongoing
j.) Provide students with “montgomery.edu” email accounts	1, 2, 3	Continued discussion
k.) Upgrade the existing telephone system to VoIP (Voice Over IP) system	2	Local Budget constraints do not make this possible at this time