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

Emphasize the importance of General Education Block Transfer Policy & the need for student to complete an associate degree.

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

During the advisement process, discuss with each advisee the importance of General Education Block Transfer Policy if appropriate; 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

During Fall, Spring, and Summer schedule processes before each semester, in the division meeting, the division will recommend any General Education course that has potentially low enrollment on each campus

Resources required to carry out this plan

Check sheets; Time for appropriate advisement

No additional resources

Criteria and anticipated outcomes used to measure success

Check sheets in advisee files; Keep count of advisee transfer guides that are printed and distributed

Minutes of Division meeting will show the exploration of possible combination of General Education courses with small enrollments over ITV

Other divisions/ programs that will be directly affected and plans for coordination

No direct effect of this action plan

College's Goal met with this Plan

To maintain a flexible educational structure to accommodate the special economic, cultural, and developmental needs of the area.

To provide Technical Programs, based on local, regional, and state employment needs, for students who seek immediate employment upon graduation.

Priority initiative

Encourage faculty and staff participation in community organization and as technical advisors.

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

Actions/ implementation procedures necessary, with anticipated start and completion dates

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

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.

Resources required to carry out this plan

Personnel Time

Personnel Time

Criteria and anticipated outcomes used to measure success

The number of faculty and staff who are members of or who participate in local government, civic, or business activities

Number of Division members who participate; Enrollment in workshops; Evaluation of participants

Other divisions/ programs that will be directly affected and plans for coordination

Advise other college units of the level of participation

All units of Office of Community & Business Development

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.

To provide Technical Programs, based on local, regional, and state employment needs, for students who seek immediate employment upon graduation.

Priority initiative

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

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

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

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 SECC to manage the Schoolhouse Inn, Sleepy Hollow Country Club, and Kentucky Coal Mining Museum.

Resources required to carry out this plan

Travel Expenses; Personnel time

Operating/Instructional from state; Program funds for KY Coal Mining Museum; Expansion monies allocated for Sleepy Hollow CC

Criteria and anticipated outcomes used to measure success

Number of students and/or graduates enrolled in courses or programs

Complete negotiations with state/county (SECC Administration); Conduct needs assessment surveys; Plan curricula

Other divisions/ programs that will be directly affected and plans for coordination

Central Administration

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.

Priority initiative

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).

Actions/ implementation procedures necessary, with anticipated start and completion dates

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

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).

Resources required to carry out this plan

Release time for Web Development; Web Development software

Personnel to teach KET courses; College-wide committee to explore independent study options

Criteria and anticipated outcomes used to measure success

Class rosters & class counts; SMBC & Professional Development Committee registration forms & sign-in sheets

Student enrollments/completion; Faculty continue to offer KET courses; Establishment of independent study program

Other divisions/ programs that will be directly affected and plans for coordination

Central Administration

College-wide applicability

College's Goal met with this Plan

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.

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.

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

Actions/ implementation procedures necessary, with anticipated start and completion dates

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

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)

Resources required to carry out this plan

Community leaders, faculty members, and experts in areas needed; Computers; Travel expenses

Travel expenses; ITV classroom on all 3 campuses; Part-time instructional costs for BE 151 and 153

Criteria and anticipated outcomes used to measure success

Number of businesses taking advantage of these services will be surveyed to determine if they consider these workshops to be successful

Enrollment and course completions

Other divisions/ programs that will be directly affected and plans for coordination

All units of the Office of Community and Business Development

ITV/Library personnel

College's Goal met with this Plan

To maintain a flexible educational structure to accommodate the special economic, cultural, and developmental needs of the area.

To maintain a flexible educational structure to accommodate the special economic, cultural, and developmental needs of the area.

Priority initiative

Encourage faculty and staff participation in community organization and as technical advisors.

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

Actions/ implementation procedures necessary, with anticipated start and completion dates

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

Faculty to incorporate programs into class work (Jan. 1998); Faculty to incorporate Swappin' Meetin' activities in lesson plans, etc. (Oct. 1998); Faculty to work with public schools to promote knowledge of Appalachian culture throughout school year

Resources required to carry out this plan

Personnel Time

Personnel time

Criteria and anticipated outcomes used to measure success

The number of faculty & staff who are members of or who participate in local government, civic, or business activities

Course syllabi reflect these activities; Number of faculty who work with public schools.

Other divisions/ programs that will be directly affected and plans for coordination

Advise other college units of the level of participation

Humanities, Appalachian Center

College's Goal met with this Plan

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

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

Actions/ implementation procedures necessary, with anticipated start and completion dates

B2) 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.

Resources required to carry out this plan

Space, food, funds for both

Criteria and anticipated outcomes used to measure success

Documenting the number of faculty meetings & discussion through minutes; Keep accurate notes; Survey faculty for their feelings about division climate; 80% of faculty should be "very satisfied" with division climate & participation activities

Other divisions/ programs that will be directly affected and plans for coordination

N/A

College's Goal met with this Plan

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

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

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.

Establish a faculty mentoring program to provide assistance to new instructors.

Actions/ implementation procedures necessary, with anticipated start and completion dates

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

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)

Resources required to carry out this plan

Release time for faculty & staff; Financial incentives; Travel funds, etc.

Need funds for training sessions (speaker's honorarium, materials, travel expense, etc.)

Criteria and anticipated outcomes used to measure success

Actual participation in various leadership activities

Quantitative: 100% compliance (5 new instructors, 5 mentors); Qualitative: Greater proficiency in performing faculty duties such as advising, developing syllabi, DOE, self-evaluation, etc.

Other divisions/ programs that will be directly affected and plans for coordination

Administration will coordinate with division in encouraging faculty-staff participation in leadership activities

All divisions/programs will be directly affected. This will be accomplished through the required participation in all training sessions.