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SECC Action Strategy - Plan for 1999-2000 PHYSICAL SCIENCES
	Action # 1	Action # 2
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 maintain a transfer program which is responsive to the needs of students pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree.
Priority initiative	Monitor student progress at other institutions and develop a mechanism for sharing this information with faculty and staff	Explore the possibility of combining general education courses with small enrollments over the distance learning network
Actions/ implementation procedures necessary, with anticipated start and completion dates	Solicit data from other institutions to which SECC students commonly transfer in order to assess student progress after leaving SECC	Analyze enrollments from previous years to determine which courses would be appropriate - each fall and spring semester
Resources required to carry out this plan	Data must be gathered and distributed by Institutional Research Office. Student Services Office	Data from registrar's office; cooperation of Academic Support Center on each campus for individual student help when less-disciplined students need assistance
Criteria and anticipated outcomes used to measure success	Evaluate student success after transferring via GPA (of "C" or better); Modify course delivery to ascertain that methods and materials, topics, etc., are being presented effectively at SECC	Smaller-enrollment classes that might have been cancelled with have sufficient enrollment to stay on schedule
Other divisions/ programs that will be directly affected and plans for coordination	Institutional Research Office Student Services	All divisions, Dean of Academic Affairs, Administration; Academic Support Center tutors; trained, capable technicians to work with equipment; assistant to supervise students at other sites, coordinate paperwork, etc.

PHYSICAL SCIENCES	Action # 3	Action # 4
College's Goal met with this Plan	To Provide Adequate Academic and Support Services so that Students have Realistic Opportunities for Successful Attainment of their Educational Goals Provide a full range and schedule of services to improve the retention and well-being of students	To Provide for the Development and Implementation of Alternative Approaches to Learning through the use of a Flexible Educational Delivery System
Priority initiative	Provide a full-complement of developmental courses, particularly in English and math	Seek expanded use of computer assisted instruction models by all instructional divisions
Actions/ implementation procedures, with anticipated start and completion dates	Schedule developmental math courses on all campuses; place math tutors in Academic Support Center; provide tutoring by math instructors	Computer upgrades to handle math software; use of MAPLE software in algebra and calculus classes; use of Internet in all labs; use of CBL's (Computer Based Labs); use of high-tech, graphing calculators for math operations
Resources required to carry out this plan	Scheduling times/rooms; funds for purchase of additional calculators for student use on each campus; purchase of developmental math software for computers	Memory upgrades on lab computers; replacement of rain-damaged computers in labs; TI-85 graphing calculator accessibility to all students; projectors for TI-92s for each campus; computer & screen projector with network connection for physics instruction
Criteria and anticipated outcomes used to measure success	Greater student success in math; completion of courses; increased enrollment and success in higher level math classes (specifically algebra)	Increased enrollment in math, physics, and chemistry; student mastery of math operations and execution of assignments using high-tech modern technological instruments
Other divisions/ programs affected and plans for coordination	Academic Support Center, Dean of Academic Affairs; Other Division chairpersons; support and expertise of computer manager and staff.	Support and expertise of computer manager and computer staff

PHYSICAL SCIENCES	Action # 5	Action # 6
College's Goal met with this Plan	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	To Offer a Community Service Program that Helps to Meet the Recreational, Cultural, Educational and Social Needs of the Area
Priority initiative	Offer short-term courses and programs as requested by business and industry, utilizing the Mine Training Institute and the Small Business Development Center	Utilize service-learning and faculty-initiated programming through the Appalachian Center to provide a base of support for KERA-related activities
Actions/ implementation procedures, with anticipated start and completion dates	Solicit input from industries and businesses regarding the nature of training needed.	ACT Workshops; cultural activities/ fairs/ exhibits; tutoring services at local elementary, middle, and high schools; consultation and workshops for local school teachers regarding science and math instruction
Resources required to carry out this plan	Funds, if necessary, for upgrades to equipment for training, and for purchase of specialized equipment or supplies	Locations for activities
Criteria and anticipated outcomes used to measure success	Surveys/evaluations done by businesses to determine satisfaction and if training meets needs.	Evaluations done by audience; modification of presentations when necessary
Other divisions/ programs affected and plans for coordination	CE/CS office; Small Business Development Office; Student Services; Registrar; Dean of Academic Affairs	CE/CS Office

PHYSICAL SCIENCES	Action # 7
College's Goal met with this Plan	To provide technical programs based on local regional, and state employment needs for students who seek immediate employment upon graduation.
Priority initiative	Work closely with community, business and industry leaders in the planning, development and assessment of associate of applied science programs
Actions/ implementation procedures necessary, with anticipated start and completion dates	Seek input from community and business community concerning needs assessments for new programs (Civil Engineering and Mining Technology), new course offerings, or changes in existing courses (EMT); Advisory Board input at least once per year; Ad Hoc committees; Employer surveys, consultation with technical colleges regarding curriculum (i.e., Computer Repair)
Resources required to carry out this plan	Funds to update technical equipment, computers, software to complement that which is actually used on jobs; PR for AAS offerings, graduates
Criteria and anticipated outcomes used to measure success	Increased enrollment and completion of programs; Surveys; Job placement for graduates
Other divisions/ programs that will be directly affected and plans for coordination	Dean of Academic Affairs, Office of Institutional Planning & Research; Small Business Development Center; CE/CS Office