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SECC Action Strategy - Plan for 1999-2000 COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS |
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Action # 1 |
Action # 2 |
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College's Goal met with this Plan |
1) To Maintain a Transfer Program which is Responsive to the Needs of Students Pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree 2) To provide for the development and implementation of alternative approaches to learning through the use of a flexible educational delivery system. |
Maintain a flexible educational structure to accommodate the special economic, cultural, and developmental needs of the area. |
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Priority initiative |
1) Explore the possibility of combining general education courses with small enrollments over the distance learning network 2) 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 |
Participate in the development of futures-oriented public policy for the region. |
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Actions/ implementation procedures necessary, with anticipated start and completion dates |
A) Begin programming in the Telecommunications center, using it as the platform for developing a regional telelinking network, offering course work and laboratory experiences in broadcasting, and expanding the utilization of technology in the classroom; B) Identify courses that have traditionally low enrollment or courses for which there are no adjunct faculty members available and determine if these are appropriate for ITV or other Distance Learning formats; C) Explore feasibility of Music 222 as a Web-based course. |
Work with Middlesboro faculty & administration to begin courses in Appalachian Studies. S: Spring 1999 C: Fall 1999 |
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Resources required to carry out this plan |
ITV classrooms and trained assistants |
Cooperation of division, instructor for class |
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Criteria and anticipated outcomes used to measure success |
Stabilized enrollment in general education humanities courses; availability of variety of courses; and accessibility for adults |
Class is offered and fully enrolled |
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Other divisions/ programs that will be directly affected, plans for coordination |
Director of Information Technology, Dean of Academic Affairs |
Office of Academic Affairs, Appalachian Programs staff |
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COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS |
Action # 3 |
Action # 4 |
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College's Goal met with this Plan |
To maintain a transfer program which is responsive to the needs of students pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree. |
To provide technical programs based on local regional, and state employment needs for students who seek immediate employment upon graduation. |
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Priority initiative |
Determine (a) primary areas of student interests and (b) colleges to which they will transfer as a basis for building the transfer curriculum |
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 |
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Actions/ implementation procedures necessary, with anticipated start and completion dates |
Begin programming in the Tele-communications center, using it as the platform for the developing of a regional telelinking network, the offering of course work and laboratory experiences in broadcasting, and expanding the utilization of technology in the classroom; Offer basic level broadcasting courses to provide hands-on experiences in the TV studio; Offer TEL 101 in the fall and in the spring. |
To seek approval for new associate of applied science degree programs in Arts and Crafts: Pottery; Submit to KCTCS; Seek approval from faculty and forward documents to KCTCS |
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Resources required to carry out this plan |
Qualified personnel to teach |
Clerical support for final preparation of documents; possible money for travel by committee members to answer questions when new program is considered |
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Criteria and anticipated outcomes used to measure success |
Expanded interest in and increased enrollment in new program |
Increased course and program offerings |
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Other divisions/ programs that will be directly affected and plans for coordination |
Director of Information Technology, Dean of Academic Affairs |
Division of Social Sciences; Dean of Academic Affairs |
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COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS |
Action # 5 |
Action # 6 |
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College's Goal met with this Plan |
To Provide for the Development and Implementation of Alternative Approaches to Learning through the use of a Flexible Educational Delivery System |
To Provide for the Development and Implementation of Alternative Approaches to Learning through the use of a Flexible Educational Delivery System |
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Priority initiative |
1) 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; 2) Provide for full institutional and community access to the Internet and utilize whenever possible as an instructional tool |
Seek expanded use of computer assisted instruction models by all instructional divisions |
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Actions/ implementation procedures necessary, with anticipated start and completion dates |
To begin programming in the Telecommunications center, using it as the platform for the developing of a regional telelinking network, the offering of course work and laboratory experience in broadcasting, and expanding the utilization of technology in the classroom. Establish a regional telelinking network at Harlan High School. |
Expand classroom use of technology; offer LB-299 in the fall; incorporate PowerPoint presentations in COM classes; demonstrate how to access a relational chat room for COM 252; expand library orientation through ENG 101 classes to enhance students' Internet capabilities; offer HUM 202 as interactive class along with SOC 152 for students at the Rosebud Sioux Reservation. |
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Resources required to carry out this plan |
Set up an ITV site at Harlan High School, Funds for the hardware, ITV coordinator |
Available computer labs; assistance from OA instructors or other personnel adept at Power Point |
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Criteria and anticipated outcomes used to measure success |
Expanded offerings to students at Evarts High School, James A. Cawood High School and Harlan High School as well as varied programming for adults |
Enhanced instruction and increased knowledge |
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Other divisions/ programs and plans for coordination |
Director of Information Technology, Dean of Academic Affairs, Principal at Harlan High School |
Director of Information Technology, Dean of Academic Affairs, Librarians, Division of Social Sciences |
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COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS |
Action # 7 |
Action # 8 |
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College's Goal met with this Plan |
To Maintain a Flexible Educational Structure to Accommodate the Special Economic, Cultural, and Development Needs of the Area. |
To Maintain a Flexible Educational Structure to Accommodate the Special Economic, Cultural, and Development Needs of the Area. |
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Priority initiative |
1) Work as a full partner in economic development efforts 2) Participate in the development of futures-oriented public policy for the region |
1) Participate in the development of futures-oriented public policy for the region 2) Encourage faculty and staff participation in community organizations and as technical advisors 3) Allow community organizations to have access to and the use of campus facilities and equipment |
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Actions/ implementation procedures necessary, with anticipated start and completion dates |
Develop plan for the location of a Center for Appalachian Development, to house a research and development institute, at SECC; Submit plan to administration; Seek input by and approval from faculty with recommendation to administration for implementation. |
Offer workshops for teaching assistants and non-writing teachers in Harlan Co. Schools; offer teacher workshop at Perry County Central; work with CE/CS facilitators and K-12 personnel in Letcher & Bell counties; meet with Harlan County personnel to develop and implement plans for workshops 1999-2000; meet with Bell & Letcher Co. personnel to offer in-service programs; design plan for in-service programs and workshops to be offered by the division. |
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Resources required to carry out this plan |
Space, budget, personnel, and materials |
Funds for travel |
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Criteria and anticipated outcomes used to measure success |
Improved planning mechanisms, enhanced classroom instruction, enhanced cooperation between college and community, such as SBDC, and so on |
Improved communication and enhanced instruction as we work toward a true curriculum alignment from K-college |
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Other divisions/ programs and plans for coordination |
Academic divisions, Office of Community Development, Institutional Research, community agencies |
Office of Continuing Education |
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COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS |
Action # 9 |
Action # 10 |
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College's Goal met with this Plan |
To Actively Seek External Funding for Projects and Programs Supportive of and Compatible with the College and its Mission |
To create a service-oriented environment responsive to the College community and the public. |
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Priority initiative |
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 |
Develop a campus-wide awareness of the need to be service oriented, friendly and hospitable |
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Actions/ implementation procedures necessary, with anticipated start and completion dates |
Work toward a performing arts/theater arts cooperative among the College’s three campuses; Form a "town and gown" committee to develop a plan that can be implemented; Include Ann Schertz, Michael Corriston, Ken Maciula and Madeline Gibson as committee members from the Division of Communication, Humanities, and Fine Arts; begin a lecture/cultural activity series at Whitesburg with brown bag lunch at least once a month. |
Post information to the College's website concerning all three campuses; create web sites for the Academic Support Centers; redesign the web page for the division; add a web page for English teachers. |
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Resources required to carry out this plan |
Money for travel, publicity, and hospitality for community meetings |
Assistance from Web Master and Web Page Committee |
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Criteria and anticipated outcomes used to measure success |
Development of plan to be implemented in summer/fall of 2000; number of programs and number of attendees at Whitesburg |
Improved communication; ease of access of information for ENG students |
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Other divisions/ programs that will be directly affected and plans for coordination |
Academic divisions |
Academic divisions and Web Master |