I. Increase alternative educational delivery systems.
II. Develop programs to meet student and community interests.
III. Increase course completion rates for credit basic skills courses, credit vocational courses, and college level courses.
IV. Increase student success and persistence rates.
V. Increase the number of ESL students who successfully complete the ESL sequence and enroll in college level English courses.
VI. Increase enrollment in courses in Lifelong Learning, contract and workforce development courses.
VII. Expand, update and implement the college’s marketing and outreach efforts. (rev. 12/2/09)
VIII. Expand the Early College Program.
IX. Use college resources efficiently.
X. Improve and strengthen campus safety and security and emergency preparedness. (rev. 12/2/09)
XI. Hire full-time faculty on a regular and consistent basis when fiscally possible.
XII. By October 2010, the College will meet the Accreditation Commission’s proficiency criteria for Student Learning Outcome Assessment by publishing annual comprehensive Student Learning outcome Assessment Reports that inspire widespread institutional dialogue about the assessment results and purposefully impact decisions concerning the improvement of student learning.
XIII. Update the Facilities and Educational Master Plan based on current enrollment trends, sustainability, and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards.
Approved by SPOBDC and President - November 19, 2008