SECC GOAL 1

To Maintain a Transfer Program which is Responsive to the Needs of Students Pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree

PRIORITY INITIATIVES

Determine (a) primary areas of student interests and (b) colleges to which they will transfer as a basis for building the transfer curriculum

Maintain a curriculum planning cycle which will allow students to project schedules over a two-year period

Emphasize the importance of the General Education Block Transfer Policy and the need for students to complete an associate degree

Explore the possibility of combining general education courses with small enrollments over the distance learning network

Maintain a full array of academic and support services, with special efforts on academic advising and retention

Seek official transfer agreements and 2+2 partnerships with senior institutions

Monitor student progress at other institutions and develop a mechanism for sharing this information with faculty and staff

2: Instructional Programs and Faculty, 3: Student Success, 7: Information Technology, and 9: Assessment

SECC GOAL 2

To Provide Technical Programs, Based on Local, Regional, and State Employment Needs, for Students who Seek Immediate Employment upon Graduation

PRIORITY INITIATIVES

Work closely with community, business and industry leaders in the planning, development and assessment of associate of applied science programs

Develop methods for identifying and developing training, retraining and cross-training of workers for industries with new and emerging technologies and for changing job requirements

Ensure that a mix of technical programs among the college's three campuses is evaluated on a regular basis and that changes are made as needed

Work cooperatively with Kentucky Tech institutions in the college's service area to offer joint and/or 1+1 programs whenever possible

Build on existing relationship with Hazard Community College to offer joint programs in specific fields on a regional basis

Make use of the distance learning and computer networks in the delivery of special courses and programs

Expand academic and support services for students enrolled in technical programs

Monitor student progress on licensure and professional examinations

1: Unified System, 2: Instructional Programs and Faculty, 3: Student Success, 4: Economic/Workforce Development, 7: Information Technology, and 9: Assessment

SECC GOAL 3

To Provide a Multifaceted Continuing Education Program that Places Emphases on (a) a Flexible Delivery System and (b) Responsiveness to the Needs of the Area

PRIORITY INITIATIVES

Offer short-term courses and programs as requested by business and industry, utilizing the Mine Training Institute and the Small Business Development Center

Work cooperatively with regional and state agencies to develop, implement and evaluate specific programs offered in support of welfare reform and employment development programs

Utilize the distance learning network to expand the student base for specialized courses and programs

Make available a broad-based curriculum for the general population, based on a continuous needs assessment program

 KCTCS GOALS MET BY THIS INSTITUTIONAL GOAL & PRIORITY INITIATIVES: 2: Instructional Programs and Faculty, 3: Student Success, 4: Economic / Workforce Development, 5: Community Development, 6: Partnerships, 7: Information Technology, and 9: Assessment

 SECC GOAL 4

To Offer a Community Service Program that Helps to Meet the Recreational, Cultural, Educational and Social Needs of the Area

PRIORITY INITIATIVES

Work with each campus to assess specific needs in the communities served and develop strategies to encourage faculty and student involvement in community service

Establish advisory committees to assist with the Kingdom Come Swappin' Meetin', Cumberland Mountain Fall Festival Mountain Heritage Festival and Harlan Area Performing Arts Series

Help to establish a framework for arts programming in Middlesboro and Whitesburg

Utilize service-learning and faculty-initiated programming through the Appalachian Center to provide a base of support for KERA-related activities

Establish literacy and GED programs to provide individuals with upgraded employability skills and a "second chance" at high school graduation

 KCTCS GOALS MET BY THIS INSTITUTIONAL GOAL & PRIORITY INITIATIVES: 2: Instructional Programs and Faculty, 3: Student Success, 4: Economic / Workforce Development, 5: Community Development, 6: Partnerships, 9: Assessment, and, 10: Resources and Effectiveness

SECC GOAL 5

To Maintain a Financial Aid Program that will Help Students to Gain Access to College

PRIORITY INITIATIVES

Maintain access to a full complement of federal and state financial aid programs

Establish and maintain a scholarship/workship program, supported with funds made available by private donations and fund-raising projects

Establish policies to govern all programs which are consistent with federal and state regulations, ensuring that all programs and funds are monitored on a regular and consistent basis

Recognize that students are the reason we exist and to put in place policies and procedures which will help them to stay in school

Work closely with local communities to make students aware of financial aid programs and to assist them in making application for funds

Utilize marketing plans and publicity programs to inform potential recipients--internally and externally--of financial aid opportunities

 KCTCS GOALS MET BY THIS INSTITUTIONAL GOAL & PRIORITY INITIATIVES: 3: Student Success, 6: Partnerships, 8: Internal Development, 9: Assessment, and, 10: Resources and Effectiveness

SECC GOAL 6

To Provide Adequate Academic and Support Services so that Students have Realistic Opportunities for Successful Attainment of their Educational SECC GOALs

PRIORITY INITIATIVES

Provide a full range and schedule of services to improve the retention and well-being of students

Implement an early-warning system to identify students who are likely to drop out and to develop intervention and methods and strategies

Maintain fully-equipped and staffed learning laboratories on each campus

Provide a full-complement of developmental courses, particularly in English and math Establish and maintain tutorial assistance, easily available to all students

Ensure that the highest quality counseling and advising services are maintained on each campus

Implement an improved identification system for disadvantaged and disabled students

Offer drug education programs on every campus

KCTCS GOALS MET BY THIS INSTITUTIONAL GOAL & PRIORITY INITIATIVES: 2: Instructional Programs and Faculty, 3: Student Success, 5: Community Development, 7: Information Technology, 9: Assessment, and 10: Resources and Effectiveness

SECC GOAL 7

To Provide for the Development and Implementation of Alternative Approaches to Learning through the use of a Flexible Educational Delivery System

PRIORITY INITIATIVES

Establish a distance learning network, linking all campuses, and arrange for a full complement of courses to be offered each semester by specially-trained instructors

Link library services on-and off-campus through computer networking

Seek expanded use of computer assisted instruction models by all instructional divisions

Provide for full institutional and community access to the Internet and utilize whenever possible as an instructional tool

Continue to offer a full complement of courses made available through the Kentucky Education Network (KET)

Explore the possibility of offering independent study courses in various formats, including access to a virtual college

 KCTCS GOALS MET BY THIS INSTITUTIONAL GOAL & PRIORITY INITIATIVES: 1: Unified System, 2: Instructional Programs and Faculty, 3: Student Success, 5: Community Development, 6: Partnerships, 7: Information Technology, 9: Assessment, and 10: Resources and Effectiveness

SECC GOAL 8

To Prepare the College to be More Responsive to Needs and Opportunities by Maintaining a Program for Faculty and Staff Growth and Development

PRIORITY INITIATIVES

Emphasize a college community marked by integrity, openness and trust

Provide faculty and staff with access to information on matters that affect their personal and professional life

Provide opportunities for all employees to participate in decision-making processes

Recognize long-term and meritorious service to the college

Create a work environment which values individuals and their contributions, fosters their development and respects the diversity among them

Preserve the college as a place for free expression of ideas

Maintain a program through which faculty and staff needs for professional development activities can be assessed

Establish a model development program, utilizing various delivery strategies to address assessed needs

Explore the possibility of establishing a faculty-staff mini-grant program to provide funding for specialized activities

Encourage faculty-staff participation in leadership activities sponsored by the University and/or Community College System with special emphasis given to women and African Americans

Plan an on-going program for the Institutional Excellence Center and provide adequate funding to support approved activities

Establish a faculty mentoring program to provide assistance to new instructors

Maintain an orientation program to fully acquaint faculty and staff with the college

Utilize the college's distance-learning capability to supplement and enhance on-going development activities

KCTCS GOALS MET BY THIS INSTITUTIONAL GOAL & PRIORITY INITIATIVES: 2: Instructional Programs and Faculty, 6: Partnerships, 8: Internal Development, 9: Assessment, and 10: Resources and Effectiveness

SECC GOAL 9

To Maintain a Flexible Educational Structure to Accommodate the Special Economic, Cultural and Development Needs of the Area

PRIORITY INITIATIVES

Work as a full partner in economic development efforts

Maintain close ties with business and industry through personal contact and through membership on industrial development boards, chambers of commerce, and other agencies concerned with job creation

Expand offerings through the Small Business Development Center and the Mine Training Institute

Broaden programming by and through the Pine Mountain Community Development Corporation and the Rural Community College Initiative

Participate in the development of futures-oriented public policy for the region

Encourage faculty and staff participation in community organizations and as technical advisors

Allow community organizations to have access to and the use of campus facilities and equipment

Utilize Appalachian Center programs to reinforce the value of the region's culture and to promote the understanding and appreciation of other cultures

Promote the use of cultural programming as a means of broadening tourism opportunities in the area

Provide leadership for the on-going support, promotion, and practice of activities designed to encourage the stewardship of a safe and productive environment

 KCTCS GOALS MET BY THIS INSTITUTIONAL GOAL & PRIORITY INITIATIVES: 1: Unified System, 2: Instructional Programs and Faculty, 3: Student Success, 4: Economic / Workforce Development, 5: Community Development, 6: Partnerships, 7: Information Technology, 8: Internal Development, 9: Assessment, and 10: Resources and Effectiveness

 SECC GOAL 10

To Actively Seek External Funding for Projects and Programs Supportive of and Compatible with the College and Its Mission

PRIORITY INITIATIVES

Maintain a planning mechanism through which the college can grow in an orderly pattern, ensuring an optimum use of resources and the maximizing of services to the community

Provide comprehensive evaluation of academic and non-academic environments, programs, services and costs, as well as institutional policies and procedures

Establish a resource development program designed to assist the college in meeting needs for which traditional sources of funding are not available

Maintain an Office of Development with a primary SECC GOAL of identifying funding sources for established needs and implementing programs which makes the college's case for support

Identify and solicit help from volunteers from throughout the area, not only as solicitors of funds but as friends of the college who can help to articulate the institutional vision

KCTCS GOALS MET BY THIS INSTITUTIONAL GOAL & PRIORITY INITIATIVES: 2: Instructional Programs and Faculty, 3: Student Success, 5: Community Development, 6: Partnerships, 8: Internal Development, 9: Assessment, and 10: Resources and Effectiveness

 SECC GOAL 11

To Ensure that the College's Land, Buildings and Equipment are Utilized Effectively, Well Maintained and Enhanced

PRIORITY INITIATIVES

Maintain a facilities-use plan, outlining the need for new buildings, renovation projects, and major equipment purchases

Develop a biennial plan for acquiring furniture and equipment

Provide a safe and healthy campus environment

KCTCS GOALS MET BY THIS INSTITUTIONAL GOAL & PRIORITY INITIATIVES: 7: Information Technology, 8: Internal Development, 9: Assessment, and 10: Resources and Effectiveness

SECC GOAL 12

To Create a Service-Oriented Environment Responsive to the College Community and the Public

PRIORITY INITIATIVES

Develop a campus-wide awareness of the need to be service oriented, friendly and hospitable

Establish an information center at each campus, near primary entry points

Establish signage to direct students/visitors to various points on campus and to identify areas by function

Ensure that administrative offices are open and accessible to students and visitors throughout the work day

KCTCS GOALS MET BY THIS INSTITUTIONAL GOAL & PRIORITY INITIATIVES: 1: Unified System, 3: Student Success, 5: Community Development, 6: Partnerships, 8: Internal Development, 9: Assessment, and 10: Resources and Effectiveness