Strategic Plan 2025-2028 Strategic Direction: Transfer & Career
Goal 3.1
Establish high-functioning advisory board clusters for all academic programs during the 2025-2026 academic year.
Objectives
- 3.1.1. Determine the clusters of advisory boards needed by the end of Fall 2025.
- 3.1.2. Finalize advisory board creation and operational procedures by the end of Fall 2025.
- 3.1.3. Identify 8-12 individuals to serve on each advisory board by the end of Fall 2025.
- 3.1.4. Advisory boards to hold first meeting by the end of Spring 2026.
Goal 3.2
Develop 3-4 new academic programs that lead to strong career or transfer outcomes and increased Fall 2028 enrollment.
Objectives
- 3.2.1. Conduct the feasibility analysis for new program proposals using labor market data, facilities availability, living wage job data, and industry and faculty expertise by the end of Fall 2025.
- 3.2.2. Develop a project management plan for program openings by the end of Spring 2026.
- 3.2.3. Implement the project management plan starting in the beginning of Fall 2026.
Goal 3.3
Develop at least three signature articulation agreements for each transfer degree program, signed by August 2027.
Objectives
- 3.3.1. Identify three core colleges for each transfer program and reach out for interest by the end of Fall 2025.
- 3.3.2. Develop articulation agreements to be signed by the beginning of Fall 2027.
Goal 3.4
Ensure 100% of all applied associates programs have a keystone applied learning experience with a potential future employer by the beginning of Fall 2026.
Objectives
- 3.4.1. Collaborate with faculty to develop the plan for integration of applied learning experiences into all career programs for implementation in the beginning of Fall 2026.
- 3.4.2. Conduct outreach to local employers to explore collaborative applied learning experiences with industry by the end of Spring 2026.
- 3.4.3. Obtain all necessary curricular programmatic change approvals necessary for Fall 2028 implementation by the beginning of Spring 2026.