Strategic Plan 2012-2016
Goal 1: Maximize Student Success
Objective 1
All instructional programs will be assessing curriculum and program quality, analyzing student learning outcomes, and using results to enhance institutional effectiveness.
Objective 2
Increase the number of degree and non-degree programs that incorporate service learning, internships or co-ops prior to graduation by 2% annually.
Objective 3
Increase the progression rates of first-time, full-time students from developmental to college-level education by 3% annually.
Objective 4
Develop and implement a comprehensive completion program for first-time degree and certificate-seeking students that increases educational goal attainment by 25%.
Goal 2: Strengthen Community Partnerships
Objective 1
Increase awareness and enhance the image of the college among key stakeholders by 10% from the baseline established by 2009 branding research.
Objective 2
Increase Atlantic Cape’s participation and success rates with emphasis on underserved/under-represented populations in demographic areas (gender, age and ethnicity) and socio-economic statuses.
Objective 3
Respond to the academic, training, research and conference/meeting needs of business and industry, and increase the number of stakeholders with whom the college actively collaborates by 10% over a baseline established in 2011-2012.
Objective 4
Enhance the career planning system to increase students’ employment opportunities and
employer satisfaction.
Objective 5
Continue a collaborative partnership between the college and the Atlantic Cape Foundation to increase advocacy, visibility and financial support for the college.
Goal 3: Demonstrate Effectiveness, Continuous Improvement, and Efficient Use of Resources
Objective 1
All support programs and services will be reviewed and a periodic assessment process will be established to enhance institutional effectiveness.
Objective 2
Increase classroom utilization by 10% over a baseline established in 2011-2012.
Objective 3
Maintain satisfaction of relevant stakeholders with the college’s effectiveness of the technological infrastructure, innovative technology applications, and equipment.
Objective 4
Implement the Diversity Plan to ensure equity from an established baseline in 2011-2012 .
Objective 5
Increase employee professional development and job-related training initiatives by 5% annually.
Objective 6
Establish a baseline by 2011-2012 to assess the flow of college information to key stakeholders to increase overall stakeholder satisfaction.
Objective 7
Improve safety statistics and stakeholders’ satisfaction with campus safety and security by providing a safe working and learning environment for all faculty, staff, students and the college community.
Objective 8
Reduce the college’s carbon footprint by 5% from baselines established in 2011-2012.
Objective 9
Support capital projects as defined in the Blueprint 2020 Master Plan and reduce the deferred maintenance by 2% annually from a baseline established in 2011-2012 to ensure a high quality learning environment.
Objective 10
Maintain a balanced budget through the development of strategies that encourage cost
containment and revenue diversification from an established baseline in 2011-2012.
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