GOAL 1) To Maintain a Transfer Program which is Responsive to the Needs of Students Pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree

Priority Initiative

Action Strategy

Status - August 1999

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

STUDENT SERVICES # 3 - Develop questionnaire to be administered by Academic Advisors; Survey all students with a transfer code concerning college or university plans

Ongoing - questionnaire is being developed as part of re-accreditation process (SACS)

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

ADMINISTRATION # 4 - September 9 start date: meeting with division chairs; chairs given curriculum plans and meet to share conflicts, etc.;

Accomplished

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 10 - By end of Fall semester, a 2-year course-planning cycle will be developed; identify sequences of courses

Accomplished

COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES, & FINE ARTS # 17 - Offer an AA program for SECC with theatre emphasis; include summer school offerings; Offer TA 283 and TA 126 once a year; Offer TA 101 every semester; Survey need for TA 150/ TA 260

Plan is not effective; division will re-consider and re-define

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

COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES, & FINE ARTS # 3 - Semi-annual or quarterly meetings with Harlan Co. teachers; continue work with teachers in Region Eight; pursue similar sessions with Bell Co. teachers; plan in-service workshops for Harlan Co. teachers

Ongoing and on-schedule; division has scheduled a series of workshops for Fall 1999

SOCIAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 1 - During advising process, discuss with each advisee the importance of General Education Block Transfer Policy; distribute to each transfer advisee an appropriate sheet of graduation requirements; indicate where transfer requirements of other majors can be found; keep a General Education Block Transfer Check sheet in the individual's file

Ongoing-- this initiative will be integrated into standard procedures

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

COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES, & FINE ARTS # 5 - Add ITV Spanish 201 & 202 to the 2-year cycle; add ART 100 & MUS 100 to ITV for Fall/Spring 98/99; assess courses with small enrollment during Spring '99 to determine feasibility of offering ENG 221-222, ENG 261-262, & TA 282 through Distance Learning

Partially accomplished; Spanish 201 & 202, Art 100, and Music 100 were offered Fall 1998; Music 222 offered Spring 1999. feasibility of other courses still being studied

SOCIAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 2 - During Fall, Spring, and Summer scheduling processes before each semester, the division will recommend any General Education course that has potentially low enrollment on each campus

Ongoing, continuous; this initiative will be integrated into standard procedures

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

Provide workshops to enable advisors to properly & professionally place students in academic support courses; develop an identification system, whereby students needing developmental skills be referred to academic support center (1 Nov 98)

Ongoing and on-schedule - Fulltime Admissions Counselor employed January 1, 1999

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

ADMINISTRATION # 5 - Set up meeting with officials of Eastern Kentucky Univ. to discuss 2+2 agreements; Schedule meeting with Morehead officials next semester to discuss transfer agreements; Meet with Union, LMY, Cumberland College, and Clinch Valley College to upgrade transfer agreements

In-progress – will be completed by the end of the summer. New KCTCS Baccalaureate Program Transfer Framework distributed to faculty and appropriate staff

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

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 6 - Program coordinators report passing rates for each class to Dean of Academic Affairs in order to keep information in central location

Pass rates for Radiography & Respiratory Care programs have not been received. Nursing had an 84% pass-rate in 1998

PHYSICAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 3 - Work with Office of Institutional Planning and Research to solicit data from other institutions to which SECC students commonly transfer (e.g., EKU, UK, LMU, CVC, Union, Morehead, etc.) in order to assess student progress after leaving SECC

IR office is currently securing cooperation of transfer institutions in returning student progress information to SECC

GOAL 2) To Provide Technical Programs, Based on Local, Regional, and State Employment Needs, for Students who Seek Immediate Employment upon Graduation

Priority Initiative

Action Strategy

Status - August 1999

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

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 9 - Investigate need for a paramedic, dental lab, pharmacist assistant, medical sonography, and mortuary service program by March 1999; Reactivate and admit students to CLT program, Fall 1999

Partially accomplished - CLT program has been reactivated. Currently 8 students remain in the program. Many do not have the general education courses required to graduate.

COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES, & FINE ARTS # 18 - Complete application for an AAS Degree in art & craft design; Begin offering courses in the program, such as pottery

Degree application is in-progress; survey is in-progress; program has not been formally launched although classes in pottery are on schedule

PHYSICAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 1 - Develop a proposal for UKCCS/KCTCS approval of Network Administration program provided need exists; Seek UKCCS/KCTCS approval for reactivation of Civil Engineering Technology program provided need exists

NIST program approved by KCTCS in April 1999; program accepting students Fall 1999. In December, met with representative engineers regarding Civil Engineering; currently working on curriculum; IP & R office will launch community needs survey in Aug. 1999 (student interest survey is completed)

PHYSICAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 6 - Seek Advisory input at least once a year; Needs assessments for new programs or new course offerings with input from community and business; Ad hoc committees; Employer surveys; Consultation with KY Tech regarding curriculum

Computer Repair Advisory committee met Fall semester (1998) – Computer Repair program will be moved to Middlesboro campus 1999-2000; needs assessment for Civil Engineering launched via meeting with business/industry people to explore course requirements and program competitiveness

SOCIAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 6 - Cooperate with local & state officials to determine need for AAS programs in: hotel management, culinary arts, golf course management, and museum management as part of state's plan for Southeast Foundation to administer the Schoolhouse Inn, Sleepy Hollow Country Club, and Kentucky Coal Mining Museum.

On-schedule - survey is in-progress at this time. Expected completion - September 1999. Advisory statements for hospitality and golf-course management submitted to KCTCS

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

SOCIAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 4 - Cooperate with new Office of Community and Business Development to offer TQM training, self-directed Work Team training and other specialized courses; each member should keep current in information pertaining to their own field and the current job market

Ongoing-- faculty members received TQM training in fall 1998

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

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 8 - Division Chairperson will meet at least twice a semester with program coordinators and appropriate officials at CVHTC; joint-planning meetings will occur with all KY Tech and SECC when new programs are proposed between KY Tech and SECC

Ongoing - in the process of dissolving Radiography program with CVHTC and creating a regional program with HCC/CVHTC to replace it. Until governance of CVHTC is determined, agreements cannot be processed

SOCIAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 5 - Meet with faculty at area technical colleges each semester; jointly advise students in cooperative programs (Bell County campus); continue to evaluate programs and/or courses

Ongoing and on-schedule

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

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 7 - Develop curriculum for Medical Sonography Program as a joint program with HCC and CVHTC; Meet with participating institutions; Needs survey conducted; Ad hoc curriculum committee appointed by CCS

CVHTC will submit this program proposal and expand it to Hazard area in 3 years

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

ADMINISTRATION # 8 - Offer math courses (MA 112) in Spring 1999; Offer foreign language (SP 102) in Spring 1999; Expand ITV offerings within CCS network; Schedule students to take ITV courses offered through other community colleges in Fall 1998

Accomplished

Utilize interactive television & computer networks for courses with large enrollments; Complete schedule should be finalized by August 30 of each year

Ongoing and on-schedule

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 Initiative

Action Strategy

Status - August 1999

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

Hire at least one full-time Continuing Education facilitator; utilize services of the college's Office of Community and Business Development

Accomplished - new CE Facilitator on board, offering full array or courses and services in Letcher County

COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT # 7 - Expand Mine Training Institute by the provision of mine-related courses at "on-site" locations; dependent upon findings of Business/Industry "Inquiry Service", survey provision of training at their various sites

Survey in progress; MTI holds on-site classes routinely throughout eastern KU and in VA and WV for firms with work forces in KY

COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT # 11 - Small Business Development Center will offer training courses to small business in seven counties on a variety of subjects pertinent to their jobs

Ongoing and on-schedule

SOCIAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 9 - Utilizing the new Office of Community and Business Development, work with existing & new businesses in providing workshops in training their employees in tasks & skills needed to launch and sustain a successful business

Ongoing and on-schedule

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

COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT # 4 - Pursue & submit proposals for training that will promote employment development skills & support welfare reform

K-TAP Program approved by KCTCS (Fall 1998; Fall 1999); operates on all campuses

COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS # 11 - 1) Members with DOE commitment will coordinate Welfare Reform activities in Letcher Co.; 2) Will continue to serve & support adult education programs throughout 3-county service area; 3) Assess client needs & prioritize results

3) Comprehensive questionnaire prepared for distribution

COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS # 13 - Work with local agencies such as Image Entry Corporation to develop and provide workforce training program

On-schedule - pending

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

COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT # 6 - Develop "HIV/AIDS Update for Health-care providers" home-study course & seek approval for it from Cabinet of Human Resources

Home study is now implemented; however classes have not been taught

SOCIAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 10 - Offer BE 151, BE 153, and BE 283, low enrollment courses, over ITV, with 151 and 153 offered as part of the Weekend College (Fall Semester)

BE 151 & 153 were offered but were under-enrolled; BE 283 and 284 were also offered and have met or are currently meeting

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

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 2 - Coordinate with Continuing Education department, the workshops that Nursing/Biological Science faculty can provide

Six nursing workshops were offered in fall 1998; two offered spring 1999

COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT # 1 - Submit a Real Estate Continuing Education program for approval to the KY Real Estate Commission & offer the program via ITV

Real Estate CE approved and conducted. There was no response to ITV offering

COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT # 2 - Submit programs for approval to "specific" professional agencies (i.e., nurses, cosmetologists, nurses, real estate agents, surveyors)

All programs accomplished except Cosmetology which is in-progress

COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT # 3 - Offer an EMT Transition Course for currently certified EMTs

Not accomplished at this time; competitors offering reduced prices

GOAL 4) To Offer a Community Service Program that Helps to Meet the Recreational, Cultural, Educational and Social Needs of the Area

Priority Initiative

Action Strategy

Status - August 1999

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

ADMINISTRATION - Bell # 2 - Incorporate Service Learning activities into every course through the course syllabus; Contact community agencies to define interests & needs (Sept. 30)

Accomplished - Service Learning course designed and implemented. Approved by Senate and is now utilized by all KY Community Colleges

Leadership Academy participant will establish a college/public school committee to plan "Treasures from the Hills and Hollows" exhibit for Mountain Heritage Festival; enlist faculty/staff support for College co-sponsorship for this activity; form a speakers' bureau made up of Whitesburg personnel

Mostly accomplished - committee has been selected and has met

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 13 - Incorporate service learning into each course in a deliberate & organized fashion; Provide school-to-work opportunities for high school students interested in health-care or-teaching as a profession; Increase community-based learning experiences for nursing students, to enhance quality education by maximizing participation in school-to-work program; Identify activities which the Division can sponsor to attract local participation; Survey local groups to determine interests & needs

Some faculty have excelled in this area; others have done less well and will need encouragement and/or incentives

Develop Community Service Committee on each campus in Spring 1999 semester with members who are representative of community & SECC students. Their mission will be to provide CE/CS personnel input on needs/concerns of respective communities; to be shared with SECC faculty & staff to plan 1999-2000 Community Service Activities

Not implemented – planned for 1999-2000

COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS # 1 - Publish college's literary magazine Bloodroot on an annual basis (March 1999); Rotate editor-ship; Plan for involvement of other divisions and students

Ongoing and on-schedule

COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS # 6 - Recruit contributions of ethnic foods for the "What is an American?" essay contest; involve students in the program

Not accomplished; division will reconsider and redefine

COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS # 7 - Continue teaching & mentoring with GED students from organizations in Harlan, Letcher, & Bell counties; Students use weekly class sessions & as-needed one-on-one tutoring sessions to reach their educational goal (completion of GED exam with passing score); Refer them to appropriate SECC or KY Tech personnel for further career options

Ongoing and on-schedule

COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS # 12 - Explore ways of increasing community participation in Bookends, perhaps involving reading programs with schools & the aged; Explore feasibility of implementing film discussion groups

Ongoing -- division will re-evaluate Fall 1999

LIBRARY SERVICES # 2- Establish link between campus libraries and local public libraries; college librarians will attend public library board meetings annually to report on campus' library program and to determine ways for local / regional cooperation; Work with regional librarian to ensure that professional development needs of public librarians are being met by College

In progress

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

COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS # 9 - 1) Letcher Co. faculty will seek positions on Mountain Heritage Festival committee; 2) Chair will recruit community members for the Harlan Co. Performing Arts committee; 3) Add student representatives to Swappin' Meetin' committee

3) Nominee will be appointed for Fall 1999

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

COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS # 10 - Make regular contacts between Little Theatre & PAS in Middlesboro & Cumberland; make connections between Appalshop & SECC stronger; establish permanent plans with Middlesboro Little Theatre to do 2 regular productions each school year with optional summer production; coordinate with other producing agencies in county - Summer '98; offer TA 126 after regular work-hours to make available to community - Fall '98

Ongoing

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

COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS # 8 - Offer theatre productions for schools (Middlesboro); bring school children on campus; open Appalachian Center to general public and make tours available; invite area high schools to perform productions on Fri/Sat to utilize AC Theatre & its technical support services; invite art students & high school instructors to display their works in AC Gallery

Accomplished

PHYSICAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 5 - ACT Workshops; cultural activities/ fairs/exhibits; educational competitions (Math/ Science Contest, Science Fair); tutoring services at local elementary, middle, & high schools; consultation & assistance to local school teachers regarding science & math questions & activities as they arise; field trips, lab demonstrations/activities for local school children

Accomplished

GOAL 5) To Maintain a Financial Aid Program that will Help Students to Gain Access to College

Priority Initiative

Action Strategy

Status - August 1999

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

STUDENT SERVICES # 1 - Implement the National Loan Student Data Base System; Provide training for all financial aid personnel

Accomplished

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

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 12 - Support partnerships with senior colleges and universities by providing students with information regarding their programs; attend College Days at local high schools to promote community college education; provide information packets to high school counselors to make them aware of programs offered by the division

Accomplished

GOAL 6) To Provide Adequate Academic and Support Services so that Students have Realistic Opportunities for Successful Attainment of their Educational Goals

Priority Initiative

Action Strategy

Status - August 1999

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

Create broad-based counseling program to include academic and career counseling activities to be in place by mid-Fall semester 1998

Accomplished

Establish student activities program that provides students with the opportunity to interact and enhances pride in being a part of Southeast Community College (Sept 1 and ongoing)

Partially accomplished

BUSINESS AFFAIRS # 2 - Explore possibility of extended payment plan as part of a UKCCS initiative; work with UKCCS ad hoc committee to ensure that if pilot programs are started, SECC is considered

In-progress

COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES, & FINE ARTS # 14- Purchase, install, & train ASC tutors & faculty to use contemporary computer software in rhetoric, grammar, mathematics, pre-algebra, reading, & biology; target developmental students & regular population

On-schedule

COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES, & FINE ARTS # 15 - Increase usage of desktop publishing among journalism students (start 8/98, complete 5/99); Develop a plan for creation of a publications lab (start 8/98, complete 5/99); Increase usage of computers/internet in COM 181, 252 (start 1.99, complete 5/99); Explore feasibility of JAT courses via ITV (start 8/98, complete 5/99)

Accomplished

LIBRARY SERVICES # 3 - Design and administer a questionnaire to determine students' level of satisfaction with services provided by the libraries (November 1998); Provide access to Harlan Co. Employment Service's Hotline in the Cumberland Library

Survey form being designed; Harlan County Employment computer is in-place; training for users planned for Fall 1999

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

PHYSICAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 4 - Attendance policy on syllabi; Absenteeism reporting & follow-up action (i.e., phone calls or letters to students); placement testing (recommend ASSET) to make sure students are in classes commensurate to their abilities & academic background

Accuplacer tests are used for placement (although we would prefer to use ASSET)

Maintain fully-equipped and staffed learning laboratories on each campus

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 1 - Take annual inventory of all labs in Division, to be completed by August 1998; identify CAI in each lab & program that needs to be up-dated by September 1

Labs are adequate; however, Anatomy & Physiology labs in Cumberland needs CAI updated. CAI for Biology courses to be purchased

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 3 - Review library holdings for each course in the division by August 31, 1998; order new books and/or journals by May 1, 1999

Utilizing NOTIS, books related to the Division’s courses were identified and weeding process was begun. Requests for new books have been submitted

Provide a full-complement of developmental courses, particularly in English and math

ADMINISTRATION # 7 - Spring 1999 - Offer the following courses on all 3 campuses: English: DRE 010/015, ENC 090/091/092; Math: MAH 060/065/070/ 075/ 080

Accomplished

COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS # 2 - ENC 090, 091, & 092 are offered on all campuses annually; the TABE test will be used as pre- & post-test; Students will be tracked through any developmental courses on through ENG 101-102; Schedule workshops/seminars on study skills, time management, and self-esteem

Accomplished

Establish and maintain tutorial assistance, easily available to all students

Develop a strong tutorial base by offering PY 181; Encourage & solicit high-level students in Math & English to take course; Make this course rewarding for recipients of tutoring AND for the tutors

Ongoing and on-schedule

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 5 - Refer students to Academic Support Center and/or to counselors if they have difficulty with required work; Identify individuals who can serve as tutors; Work with Academic Support Center to get appropriate software; Encourage Support Center to place student/tutors in labs & classroom

Accomplished - Tutors for the Division area available on all campuses.

GOAL 7) To Provide for the Development and Implementation of Alternative Approaches to Learning through the use of a Flexible Educational Delivery System

Priority Initiative

Action Strategy

Status - August 1999

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

ADMINISTRATION # 8 - Offer math courses (MA 112) in Spring 1999; Offer foreign language (SP 102) in Spring 1999; Expand ITV offerings within CCS network; Schedule students to take ITV courses offered through other community colleges in Fall 1998

Accomplished

COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS # 4 - Meet with high school Spanish teachers & principals & tech-support personnel to discuss feasibility

No significant progress due to lack of ITV coordinator and other key personnel

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

LIBRARY SERVICES # 4 - Provide access for faculty and staff to library holdings through personal computers in their offices; allow for faculty to transact all library functions via the computer

Accomplished - all faculty who want access to online card catalog now have it

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

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 4 - Need 1 computer per every 2 students in every biological science lab (10-15 students/lab); Each computer must be Internet-accessible; Update software

Incomplete – Each lab has 4-6 computers which is still inadequate to division’s and students’ needs

COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES, & FINE ARTS # 16 - Restructure the research project required by ENG 102 in order to maximize limited library research materials

Ongoing and on-schedule

PHYSICAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 2 - Computer-enhanced instruction of classes in all labs via new software programs, simulations, and Internet; Continued computer upgrades for all campuses; Use of high-tech, graphing calculators in math & physics classes

There are four computers in most chemistry, physics, and biology labs, though some have been damaged by leaking roof; Computers in math lab have had memory upgrades to 32 Mb but need more memory to work effectively in math classes; Have obtained some additional TI-85s for Whitesburg and Middlesboro campuses. Now have 10 on each campus but not enough for all MA 109 (algebra) and MA 113/114 (calculus) classes.

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

1) Provide a method for faculty to place course materials on the WEB in easy, efficient manner (December 1998); 2) Place division 2-year schedule on the WEB and update as needed (March 1999); 3) Cooperate with Professional Development & Continuing Education in providing internet instruction; 4) Continue to offer special topic courses on Internet and modify as technologies change

4) Ongoing-- special topic courses offered and subject to program review

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

Social Sciences & Related Technologies # 8 - Identify courses offered by KET each semester and provide information to students & the community; have faculty available to offer KET courses; begin development of an electronically-driven independent study program at SECC, utilizing new Telecommunications Center (March 1999).

Ongoing and on-schedule pending completion of Telecommunications Center

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 Initiative

Action Strategy

Status - August 1999

Emphasize a college community marked by integrity, openness and trust

2) Create a social event for division members & their families at least once a year

2) Not accomplished; still in planning stage

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

ADMINISTRATION # 2 - Ensure that the staff council meets bimonthly and that the entire staff meets with the administration semiannually

Partially accomplished: Due to the absence of staff council chair, this priority initiative has not been fully met

BUSINESS AFFAIRS # 3 - Schedule retirement seminars on each campus to cover benefits/ annuities (during March); Work with UK/KCTCS and program personnel (TIAA-CREF, etc.)

In-progress/ongoing

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

SOCIAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 13 - 1) Continue current practice of open, participatory division meetings, possibly increasing frequency to 3 times per term; 2) Propose to the college a forum on diversity-- in which faculty that fall into various racial/ethnic/religious minorities would present personal points of view

2) Not accomplished as yet; still in planning stage

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

BUSINESS AFFAIRS # 5 - Determine staff needs for retraining on new software package being purchased through KCTCS (Fall semester); Set up courses to meet established needs (Spring semester)

Accomplished

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

SOCIAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES - Identify leadership activities available for faculty-staff; Disseminate that information to faculty-staff on a regular basis; Recognize those individuals who participated in leadership

Ongoing and continuous-- this initiative will be integrated into standard procedures

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

LIBRARY SERVICES # 5 - Call together IEC in Fall 1998 to begin programming in Spring (Jan) 1999; Completion of yearly planned activities & programs to end with Spring semester of each school year

On-hold – consultation with Institutional Effectiveness Council will be held Fall 1999 – programming possible Spring 2000; at current time, there isn’t sufficient room to house IEC in C'land library; alternative site under study

Establish a faculty mentoring program to provide assistance to new instructors

SOCIAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 15 - Develop criteria for mentoring utilizing team approach (1998-1999 academic year or Fall, 1999); train current faculty to be mentors in facilitated workshops (1998-1999); implement mentoring process (1998-99 or Spring 2000)

Ongoing-- still in planning phase

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

BUSINESS AFFAIRS # 1 - Business dean will meet with internal human resources person to discuss personnel/benefits policies and opportunities; development of updated packet of benefits/services available to each new employee; Implementation beginning as new KCTCS Policies and Procedures are developed

In-progress

GOAL 9) To Maintain a Flexible Educational Structure to Accommodate the Special Economic, Cultural and Development Needs of the Area

Priority Initiative

Action Strategy

Status - August 1999

Work as a full partner in economic development efforts

COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT # 10 - Sponsor forums for community leaders to meet on regular basis to discuss & act on important community & economic issues; RCCI community team will act as "Think Tank" to promote ideas for community improvement

On going process – meetings have been conducted, more are planned

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

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES # 11 - Serve as advisory board members in community organizations; Conduct workshops and participate in community service activities that enhance job productivity; Graduate respiratory therapists, radiographers, and nurses who work in the local setting; Continue to utilize individuals from business and industry as members on program advisory committees

Accomplished - continuous

COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT # 8 - Perform a needs assessment for specific training needs of business & industry in our service area by contacting business/industries throughout the year

Action Team subcommittee is developing survey instruments at this time.

COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT # 12 - MTI personnel will meet with mine supervisors on an as-needed basis & maintain membership in professional organizations

Accomplished

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

COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT # 5 - Continue to provide "industry-specific" training to current mining clientele & pursue new companies

In progress – most companies in the region have been contacted.

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

COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT # 9 - PMCDC will strive to add $100,000 in new capital for loans to entrepreneurial ventures in the community; it will continue to offer loan counseling in partnership with the SBDC & SECC faculty

New capital offering to be made in spring; Counseling on-going.

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

Encourage faculty & staff to participate in local government, civic clubs, & business organizations and to be responsive to requests for help and guidance; Attend meetings & take leadership roles

Ongoing and on-schedule

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

LIBRARY SERVICES # 1 - Maintain library equipment in good, working order; Determine equipment needed to accommodate community patrons; Set up a fee schedule for ITV classrooms for community use

Fee schedule completed and in-place

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

COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES, & FINE ARTS # 19 - Further implementation & teaching of the Appalachian Seminar involving different faculty or team-teaching; Ideally the seminar could/would include community members from every economic area. Ongoing discussion between 3 faculty members representing 3 areas such as historical perspective, social/economic factors and analysis of the cultural-literary factors (Appalshop is one possible partner in this effort)

Accomplished

SOCIAL SCIENCES & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES #12 - 1) Faculty to incorporate programs into class work (Jan. 1998); 2) Faculty to incorporate Swappin' Meetin' activities in lesson plans, etc. (Oct. 1998); 3) Faculty to work with public schools to promote knowledge of Appalachian culture throughout school year

3) Ongoing - need to involve more faculty

GOAL 10) To Actively Seek External Funding for Projects and Programs Supportive of and Compatible with the College and Its Mission

Priority Initiative

Action Strategy

Status - August 1999

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

ADMINISTRATION #1 - Appoint self-study director (Sept. 1); Appoint all committees (Sept. 15); Meet with COC liaison for planning purposes (Oct. 26); Begin Self-study process (Jan. 1)

All steps outlined have been accomplished and Self-Study is launched; Kathy Guyn has been appointed Self-Study Director; all principal committees have been appointed and a meeting was held with the COC liaison

GOAL 11) To Ensure that the College's Land, Buildings and Equipment are Utilized Effectively, Well Maintained and Enhanced

Priority Initiative

Action Strategy

Status - August 1999

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

Work with central administration to complete program plans for Phase II AT building (Nov. 1), acquire property for Phase II development (Whitesburg Education Foundation, Inc.) (March 1), and get construction of AT Building underway (June 1)

Acquisition of property has begun. Construction scheduled to begin in December

Provide a safe and healthy campus environment

BUSINESS AFFAIRS # 4 - Work with safety committee to review and make necessary changes to safety manual; Publish an updated version of the college's safety manual

Ongoing

GOAL 12) To Create a Service-Oriented Environment Responsive to the College Community and the Public

Priority Initiative

Action Strategy

Status - August 1999

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

ADMINISTRATION # 3 - Use new office of Community and Business Development to plan and deliver a workshop on being service-oriented, friendly, and hospitable (Sept. 1); Schedule workshop to be given on all campuses (March 1)

Partially accomplished: a two-day workshop was held April 1999 (to coincide with CCS training in this area)

Work with central administration to schedule workshops for all faculty & staff to enlighten them as to their responsibilities to students and the college community in general; On faculty performance review evaluations, this area needs to be part of procedure; This also needs to be included for all staff personnel

Ongoing and on-schedule

STUDENT SERVICES # 2 - Develop a recruiting plan for each campus; Schedule a one-day retreat for all Admissions Directors to develop an annual plan of recruitment

Accomplished and implemented

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

Establish information centers on campus and hire college personnel to operate such centers

Not accomplished - Have been unable to secure necessary personnel