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#	College's Goal met with this Strategy	Priority Initiative		Actions/ implementation procedures necessary, with anticipated start and completion dates	Resources & Institutional Support required to carry out this Strategy	Criteria for success & anticipated Outcomes used to measure success	STATUS AUG 2000
1	To maintain a transfer program which is responsive to the needs of students pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree.	Seek official transfer agreements and 2+2 partnerships with senior institutions		Continue process (begun 1998-99) of strengthening relationships with transfer institutions and secure transfer agreements	Staff time, travel expenses	1) Transfer agreements will be secured as required; 2) In lieu of new 2 + 2 agreements within the Kentucky system, the Baccalaureate Transfer Framework (CPE 1998-99) will be monitored for effectiveness.	ONGOING: Contact with transfer institutions has been made; all have responded, to some degree, positively. Data for the 1999-2000 academic year is either in-hand or forthcoming & transfer agreements are being updated.
2		Monitor student progress at other institutions and develop a mechanism for sharing this information with faculty and staff		Ask KCTCS to consider seeking sponsorship for a legislative measure to mandate data-exchange between postsecondary institutions in Kentucky. Work with CPE & KCTCS institutions to develop data-sharing mechanism.	Staff time, travel expenses	Measure will be adopted and data-transfer mechanism implemented.	ONGOING: Official request made to KCTCS & CPE, asking that state-supported institutions provide CC's with progress reports. IR Director participated in state-level planning groups to nurture system-wide consensus around this issue; first KCTCS reports issued September 2000.
3	To provide technical programs based on local regional, and state employment needs for students who seek immediate employment upon graduation.	1) Work closely with community, business and industry leaders in the planning, development and assessment of associate of applied science programs; 2) 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		A) Implement program in Hospitality Management B) Implement Develop program in Golf Course Management C) Develop program in Museum Management D) Implement Arts & Crafts program - pottery emphasis E) Pursue reactivation of 1) Civil Engineering and 2) Mining Engineering programs F) Provide for admission of SECC students into HCC's Early Childhood Education Program	A) through E) Approximately $85,000-to-$100,000 each annually F) Approximately $15,000-t0-$20,000 annually Staff and Faculty time, travel expenses, printing	New or revised programs listed above will be implemented	ACCOMPLISHED: Professional Crafts - Pottery option was officially approved at the February meeting of the KCTCS Board of Regents; Hospitality & Golf Course management have been approved by Business Management Ad Hoc Committee. Meetings have been held with officials from the Kentucky History Museum to discuss a partnership arrangement for Museum management, possibly a certificate program. Needs assessments for Mining & Civil Engineering are in-progress and program reactivation will be targeted for Fall 2001. Agreement with HCC for Early Childhood Program signed Summer 2000.
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4	To ensure that the College's land, buildings, and equipment are utilized effectively, well-maintained and enhanced	Provide a safe and healthy campus environment	In cooperation with the Department of Transportation, complete the design for a new access road for the Cumberland campus and launch project implementation.		State has allocated $800,000; some college funds necessary for staff time, travel, consultation	New access road will be designed, community input and support will be solicited, funding secured, and timetable for completion will be publicized.	ONGOING: The Department of Transportation has delegated design of the road to its Manchester office. College officials met with DOT representatives on two occasions during the year to make them aware of specific institutional needs. Work will soon be completed on the design, public hearings set to begin this fall, right-of-way to be purchased in the winter, with work to commence in the spring of 2001.
5	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	Successfully integrate new computer software systems in all administrative areas and ensure that personnel are trained to use systems in their respective areas.		Computer resources and upgrades, personnel training costs, trouble-shooting - approximately $150,000 annually	People Soft system will be fully functioning in all administrative areas; Problem-areas will be identified and overcome	ONGOING: Southeast has maintained employee training, upgraded equipment and performed software enhancements. Legacy and current software systems are being integrated. PeopleSoft training continues with heavy emphasis on student records, student, faculty and advisor involvement.
6	To actively seek external funding for projects and programs supportive of and compatible with the College and Its Mission	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	Review the College's current administrative organizational chart and make recommendations for better representation of College-based programs, services, and activities that are not, at the current time, represented distinctly in relationship to other College departments.			Recommendations for revisions to the College's organizational chart will specifically address the Appalachian Center, Appalachian Program, Institutional Advancement, Institutional Effectiveness centers, and Institutional Planning	ONGOING: Sustained discussion of this issue will be reflected in Self-Study.

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7	To provide for the development and implementation of alternative approaches to learning through the use of a flexible educational delivery system.	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) Explore the possibility of offering independent study courses in various formats, including access to a virtual college	Begin programming in the Telecommunications Center, using it as the platform for developing a regional tele-linking network, for offering course work and laboratory experiences, and for expanding the utilization of technology in the classroom.		Telecommunications Center will be completed and fully operational by Spring 2000; new programming will be outlined and appropriate plans developed for each; implementation of regional tele-linking network will be in-progress.	IN-PROGRESS & ONGOING: The Telecommunications Center completed summer, 2000; began operation at outset of fall semester. At least two distance learning channels will be available in Cumberland and Middlesboro (equipment has also been purchased for a second channel in Whitesburg) and the broadcast studio is conducting test programming in anticipation of establishing a local presence on area cable systems.
8	To prepare the college to be more responsive to needs and opportunities by maintaining a program for faculty and staff growth and development.	Plan an on-going program for the Institutional Excellence Center and provide adequate funding to support approved activities	Through the Office of Institutional Planning and Research, establish a model IEC on the Cumberland campus and develop strategies for implementation of similar centers at Middlesboro and Whitesburg.	Staff, equipment procurement (approximately $10,000), printing and dissemination costs.	A fully-realized Institutional Excellence Center will be established on the Cumberland campus; plans for implementation of similar Centers on other campuses will be presented to IAE Team.	ACCOMPLISHED: This initiative has progressed with major cooperation from Director of Appalachian program; full suite of multi-media computers & server were installed in Archives; networking completed May 2000. First IEC report generated February 2000. Training sessions for faculty and staff are scheduled for Fall 2000.
9	To provide adequate academic and support services so that students have realistic opportunities for successful attainment of their educational goals	Establish and maintain tutorial assistance, easily available to all students	1) More tutors will be made available; 2) Students will be made aware of tutorial services by having tutors visit classes; 3) Tutors will set up study groups in locations convenient to students; 4) Peer tutors will maintain monthly contact with assigned instructors.	Increased budget for Academic Support Center Tutors; will also request work study students to serve as receptionists & tutors	1) A 5% increase in the number of students utilizing peer tutoring services; 2) A 5% decrease in the number of students achieving less than 2.9 GPA	ACCOMPLISHED: Academic Support Services now tracking and reporting tutorial participation; Contacts and hours increasing on all three campuses.

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10	To maintain a flexible educational structure to accommodate the special economic, cultural, and development needs of the area.	1) Encourage faculty and staff participation in community organizations and as technical advisors; 2) Allow community organizations to have access to and the use of campus facilities and equipment	Establish closer working relationships with the public schools: A) Offer in-service workshops and seminars for faculty and staff; B) Make courses available to high school juniors and seniors C) Establish a telelinking network in Harlan, Bell, and Letcher counties that includes the public schools	Staff & Faculty time, travel expenses, workshop costs, training materials, Resource development	In-Service workshops offered will increase by 50%; Enrollment in SECC classes by high school juniors and seniors will increase by 25%; Tele-linking network will be funded and a plan for implementation will be developed and presented for approval to participating entities	ONGOING: Harlan High School will join our distance learning network 2000-2001 and we will then begin working with other high schools in our service region to explore and secure funding for potential hookups.
11	To actively seek external funding for projects and programs supportive of and compatible with the college and its mission.	Establish a resource development program designed to assist the college in meeting needs for which traditional sources of funding are not available	Through the Office of Institutional Planning and Research, develop a fully-functioning "Resource Center for Institutional Advancement" to identify external funding sources, disseminate information relating thereto, and assist faculty & staff with successful grants-writing.	Staff time, printing costs, research activities, institutional support	A fully-functioning Resource Center will be implemented by November 1999; an array of funding opportunities will be identified and publicized to concerned faculty and staff; support activities (i.e., budget preparation, documentary support, community needs assessment) will be integrated into regular functions of Office of I P & R with electronic dissemination provided to Middlesboro & Whitesburg personnel.	ACCOMPLISHED/ONGOING: Office of IPR has established contacts with major grants-making organizations and federal sources. NSF Fastlane status acquired; federal workshops attended; KCTCS Sponsored Projects documents collected and made available to all interested administrative personnel and faculty.
12		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	Complete & circulate for staff & faculty input, the concept plan for a "Southeast Center for Appalachian Development"; develop a plan for identifying and securing external funding for Center and present to appropriate authorities.	Staff time, printing costs, research activities, institutional support		ACCOMPLISHED: Concept paper developed and presented to Governor's Office. The 1999-2000 Kentucky General Assembly approved $500,000 for design studies and development for the proposed Center, with construction funds to be requested in a future biennium budget.

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13	To actively seek external funding for projects and programs supportive of and compatible with the college and its mission	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	Develop a successful framework for the management and operation of projects affiliated with the Southeast Education Foundation, Inc.	Staff time, printing costs, research activities, institutional support	External funding resources will be identified and researched; management plans and action strategies will be developed and presented to the Foundation's managing entity by Dec. 1999	ACCOMPLISHED/ONGOING: The Southeast Education Foundation has established advisory boards for 1) the Schoolhouse Inn, 2) Kentucky Coal Museum, and 3) Sleepy Hollow Golf Course; each board is responsible for overseeing the operation of the project with which it is affiliated and reports to the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Funding proposal for instructional programs submitted to Appalachian Regional Commission July 2000 and approved for Fall 2000.
14		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	Devote major emphasis on planned giving in the College's development program and work toward the establishment of (at least) one charitable remainder trust whose proceeds will benefit the College.	Staff time, printing costs, research activities, institutional support	External funding resources will be identified and researched; management plans and action strategies will be developed and presented to the Foundation's managing entity by December 1999	ACCOMPLISHED/ONGOING: Dr. Edsel T. Godbey, the founding president of Southeast Community College, has established a non-revocable, remainder trust in the amount of $635,000, the proceeds of which will go to SECC. At their June 2000 meeting, the KCTCS Board of Regents approved a measure to rename the Appalachian Center building in Dr. Godbey’s honor. The building dedication ceremony coincides with the College’s 40^th Anniversary celebration in September 2000.
15	To ensure that the college's land, buildings, and equipment are utilized effectively, well-maintained and enhanced	Provide a safe and healthy campus environment	In cooperation with KCTCS and community leaders, develop new signage for all campuses; Develop better identification of handicapped-accessible pathways and work to secure funding to ensure that all SECC facilities are fully accessible	Funds for staff time, travel, consultation, and signage	New signage will be developed and installed; Handicapped-accessible pathways will be fully-marked and easily read; External funding sources will be explored and action strategies for securing same will be developed and implemented.	IN-PROGRESS AND ONGOING

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16	To ensure that the college's land, buildings, and equipment are utilized effectively, well-maintained and enhanced	Provide a safe and healthy campus environment	Complete initial planning for renovation projects approved by the 1998 General Assembly	Funds for staff time, travel, consultation, and appropriate professional consultation; Cooperation of Administration (all campuses)	Timetables for new construction & renovations will be determined and projects launched	IN-PROGRESS & ONGOING: A new roof was installed on Newman Hall, Cumberland campus, during the year and ceiling tile was replaced in the Learning Resource Center. Additionally, managers have been hired for the following renovation projects: 1) HVAC update in Newman Hall; 2) HVAC update in Falkenstine Hall, and 3) installation of new elevator in Newman Hall.
17	All 12 College Goals are served by this Action Strategy		Devote full institutional support to the College's Self-Study process for SACS re-accreditation (2001)	Administration will provide technical leadership and resources as requested by Self-Study committees; Cooperation of All campuses, All divisions, All Faculty & Staff	Self-Study process continues to progress in efficient, effective manner without undue disruption in regular College functions	IN-PROGRESS & ONGOING: The Administration has 1) given 1/2 release time to Kathy Guyn, Self-Study director; 2) hired a part-time office assistant; 3) provided travel funds for four individuals to travel to SACS conference; and 4) retained a SACS consultant to advise on college's progress.
18	To provide technical programs based on local regional, and state employment needs for students who seek immediate employment upon graduation.	Work cooperatively with Kentucky Tech institutions in the college's service area to offer joint and/or 1+1 programs whenever possible	Develop a plan (for presentation to KCTCS) to consolidate Southeast Community College and Cumberland Valley Technical College	Staff and Faculty time, travel expenses, printing, advertising	Plan for consolidation will be developed and submitted to appropriate agencies, faculties, and community advisory groups for their approval and/or input. Target date for implementation of consolidation: FALL 2000.	ONGOING: The College has worked with the Director of the Cumberland Valley Technical College to update the Memorandum of Agreement that has been in use on the Middlesboro Campus—which is jointly occupied by SECC and CVTC; the MOA was substantially completed by July 1. Southeast Community College will have management responsibility for the joint campus. In those areas where staffs are blended for administrative purposes, the directors will work cooperatively to insure that responsibilities are carried out in a fair and equitable manner. Cooperative work units will be established in business affairs, student affairs, learning resource center (the library), developmental skills, computer operations and industrial training / continuing education.

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19	To ensure that the college's land, buildings, and equipment are utilized effectively, well-maintained and enhanced	Provide a safe and healthy campus environment	MIDDLESBORO: Complete landscaping improvement project on the Middlesboro campus	Funds for staff time, travel, consultation, and project completion		ACCOMPLISHED: This project was completed during the spring semester and includes extensive landscaping, concrete renovations in parking lots, and the construction and furnishing of a new patio adjacent to the student grill.
20	To create a service-oriented environment responsive to the college community and the public	Ensure that administrative offices are open and accessible to students and visitors throughout the work day	WHITESBURG: Create flexible scheduling for staff that will cover critical times (such as early morning, lunch, and late afternoon); Starting July 1, 1999, a flexible schedule will be implemented.	Cooperation of staff; Cooperation of All administrative offices.	Greater access for students and local residents.	ONGOING: Implemented for summer; option being explored for regular academic year.
21	To ensure that the college's land, buildings, and equipment are utilized effectively, well-maintained and enhanced	To provide a safe and healthy campus environment	WHITESBURG: Train staff to be aware of situations that may create danger for students and employees. Begin July/August 1999.	Money & personnel to provide necessary training; Cooperation of All divisions of the college	Completion of training program in campus safety	ONGOING: Safety procedures updated and training conducted per schedule. Will continue program throughout 2000-2001.
22	To maintain a flexible educational structure to accommodate the special economic, cultural and development needs of the area	Encourage faculty and staff participation in community organizations and as technical advisors	WHITESBURG: Provide timely information of opportunities for personnel to become active in their community. Start: Fall 1998	Time & personnel; Cooperation of All divisions	Number of employees actively participating in community organizations will increase by 25%	ACCOMPLISHED
23	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	WHITESBURG: To significantly increase the number of opportunities for students to engage in activities that will add to the quality of college life, we will create a Calendar of Events that will allow students to incorporate extracurricular activities into their schedules. This Calendar will be provided beginning Fall 1999.	Personnel, Counselor, directors, and Student Council; Cooperation of Admissions	Creation of Calendar and number of events provided	IN-PROGRESS: Calendar pending

APPALACHIAN PROGRAM
#	College's Goal met with this Strategy	Priority Initiative	Actions/ implementation procedures necessary, with anticipated start and completion dates	Resources & Institutional Support required to carry out this Strategy	Criteria for success & anticipated Outcomes used to measure success	STATUS AUG 2000
1	To provide technical programs based on local regional, and state employment needs for students who seek immediate employment upon graduation.	1) Work closely with community, business, and industry leaders in the planning, development, and assessment of applied science programs; 2) 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	1) Assist Dean of Academic Affairs in curriculum development supporting sustainable development; Start: ongoing, Finish: ongoing 2) Create opportunities for entrepreneurial teaching @ SECC (partnership with REAL Enterprises) Start: Summer 1999, C: implement in 99-00 school year	1) Administrative & committee support travel & research funds; 2) REAL Enterprises training & support leadership & participation from Office of Community & Business Development and the Business Faculty	2) Solid entrepreneurial teaching in craft program	ACCOMPLISHED: Pottery Program Proposal incorporating entrepreneurial education approved. Initial conversations with the Kentucky Historical Society for a collaborative program in museum management held. Four SECC faculty attend REAL Enterprises training in Summer of 99; more training scheduled for Fall 2000. School year implementation delayed as pottery program business classes will not begin until school year 2001-2002.
2	To provide a multi-faceted Continuing Education Program that places emphasis on (A) a flexible delivery system and (B) responsiveness to the needs of the area.	Make available a broad-based curriculum for the general population, based on a continuous needs assessment.	1) Coordinate at least one workshop a year for the public presenting information about some aspect of sustainable development (horse logging, etc.). Ongoing 2) Host a major two-day conference annually on a specific aspect of Appalachian culture and/or community development annually. S: Summer 1999, C: first conference in Fall, 2001	1) $0-1000 depending on workshop presenter 2) $15-30,000 depending on the scale of the conference	1) Good media coverage, participation of 15-20 people, new businesses starting in community as result; 2) participation by 100 in year one; break even financially	ACCOMPLISHED: John Dodson from Bland County, Virginia, and his students held a public forum discussing their work in combining technology and community development involving history and heritage. Funding secured from the Kentucky Foundation for Women and the Kentucky Humanities Council to hold a conference addressing issues facing Appalachian Women during January 2001.
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