| Timeline |
October, 2001
Strategic Planning Retreat identified issues, policies, and priorities to be addressed in the next five years and set parameters to guide the planning effort. The retreat produced seven strategic areas that reflected the collective priorities expressed by the group.
April, 2002
The College's Coordinating Council, the governance body responsible for development of the strategic plan, established a Strategic Planning Steering Committee to direct and monitor the process.
May, 2002
Seven Goal Teams were convened to work together in drafting goals and objectives based on the identified themes.
December, 2002
Goal Teams presented a draft of strategic goals and objectives to College governance committees, Trustees, and the entire community of faculty and staff.
January, 2003
The Coordinating Council endorsed a draft of five key goals and objectives.
February, 2003
The Strategic Plan is submitted to review by external constituencies.
May, 2003
The College's Board of Trustees, vested with the authority to approve the strategic plan, approves the plan, followed by approval by the full Faculty and Staff. |
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| The Planning Process |
The FY 2004 - 2008 planning process was specifically designed to be inclusive, encouraging participation from internal and external constituencies.
For the first time, trustees, faculty, staff, and students shared in an open and honest assessment of the College's strengths, capacity, and needs, as well as served on Teams charged with developing goals and objectives for the next five years. |
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| Goal 1 - Institutional Identity: a culture of respect |
North Shore Community College will foster an institutional climate where all are welcome, all are included, and all opinions are valued.
- An open climate of mutual respect and trust
- A balance between the need for human interaction and technology
- Open and inclusive communication, bridging campus locations and cultures.
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| Goal 2 - A learner-centered focus |
North Shore Community College will have an institution-wide learner-centered focus.
- An awareness and sensitivity to student and community needs
- Expanded access to resources and programs
- Career and personal growth and development focused on learning
- Co-curricular student activities integrated into learning
- Learner-friendly administrative procedures and support services
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| Goal 3 - Academic programs and curriculum: a commitment to teaching and learning |
North Shore Community College will renew and expand programs, curriculum and learning opportunities in response to educational and labor market needs.
- Relevant curriculum with new constructs for delivery
- Liberal arts, transfer courses and programs that emphasize critical thinking skills
- Incorporation of technology into teaching and learning
- Institutional structure with a full range of workforce development services
- Comprehensive education which embraces civic involvement and community outreach
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| Goal 4 - Leadership position: the promise of engagement with a place for community |
North Shore Community College will establish a framework for action as an educational leader and a responsible agent for social change.
- Partnerships with local school systems
- Enhanced NSCC image as a leader in higher education
- Leadership in workforce development through regional partnerships
- Development of the infrastructure and culture of an "engaged institution"
- Expanded legislative relationships and state-wide collaborations
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| Goal 5 - Institutional resources: a partnership of enterprise and growth |
North Shore Community College will responsibly manage and support the human, fiscal and technological resources to enable the implementation of the college's strategic goals.
- Recruitment and retention of full-time faculty and staff reflective of campus diversity
- Linked planning and budgeting processes
- Investment in campuses facilities
- Increased revenues from public and private sources and entrepreneurial activities
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