VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTRUCTION INSTRUCTIONAL MASTER PLAN -2008 Purpose: The al Master Plan guides the ongoing educational development at El Paso Community College by placing learning first and promoting sensitivity to the diversity of our community. This plan supports El Paso Community College=s mission by remaining student centered, facilitating transferability and fostering workforce skills. al Goal 1: Provide exemplary instructional programs/curricula. Links to District Strategic Goal: Provide Quality Education Provide Personal Enrichment Promote Economic Initiatives Objectives Activities/Strategies Staff Assigned Timelines Resources Needed 1.1 Identify viable new programs a. Analyze local, regional and global economic/industry forecasting & analysis Vice President July - Advisory s Research and b. Establish guidelines communicating new program proposals - Curriculum - Leadership Team March 1.2 Improve linkages with business and industry to ensure that the skills and knowledge acquired by students meet employer needs a. Survey work experience employers and/or supervisors June - Advisory s - Business & industry partnerships Research and b. Expand/review as appropriate industry representation on advisory committees - Advisory s - Business & industry partnerships c. Better utilize Leavers and Graduate survey data - Advisory s Research and Page 1 of 18
d. DACUMs (conduct DACUMs per program every five years) - Curriculum June - Advisory s - Business & industry partnerships Research and 1.3 Prepare students to succeed in their on-going educational pursuits a. Review and course content/syllabi at least every three years tutoring areas b. Improve Mentoring/ Tutoring programs tutoring areas - Physical resources c. Improve students skills for standardized test- taking tutoring areas March - Physical resources d. Formalize program specific faculty advising - al Recruitment, Retention and Graduates e. Promote College survival skills tutoring areas - Education 1300 March Nov. 15, - Additional faculty 1.4 Continuously improve programs a. Review curriculum as published in catalog and revise as appropriate - Curriculum April (Nov. 15) b. Utilize Leavers and Graduate survey - Advisory s Research and Page 2 of 18
c. Utilize program review process - Program Review March Research and d. Better utilize input from advisory and DACUM committees - Curriculum March - Advisory and DACUM s 1.5 Ensure that programs meet internal, state and national curriculum/ accreditation requirements a. Provide training for faculty and staff and Director - Faculty - Curriculum Feb. Research and b. Review and update course content/syllabi at least every three years tutoring areas c. Review curriculum as published in catalog, and revise as appropriate - Curriculum April Nov. 15 1.6 Encourage program/instructor web page development a. Provide training for web page development, Directors and faculty - Faculty - Webmaster Page 3 of 18
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTRUCTION INSTRUCTIONAL MASTER PLAN -2008 Purpose: The al Master Plan guides the ongoing educational development at El Paso Community College by placing learning first and promoting sensitivity to the diversity of our community. This plan supports El Paso Community College=s mission by remaining student centered, facilitating transferability and fostering workforce skills. al Goal 2: Strengthen articulation and partnership efforts. Links to District Strategic Goal: Enhance the Image of the College Promote Economic Initiatives Provide Quality Education Provide Quality Student Services Objectives Activities/Strategies Staff Assigned Timelines Resources Needed 2.1 Continue to resolve transfer/ articulation issues with the University of Texas at El Paso, New Mexico State University, Sul Ross State University and other postsecondary institutions a. Develop stronger relationships with area post-secondary institutions, maintaining communication about: $transfer requirements $degree plans $course requirements $discipline philosophies b. Expand communication between counselors (and other faculty) and their peers at area postsecondary institutions. - Post Secondary Articulation - Post Secondary Articulation Feb. Resources for: $ travel $ hospitality $ publications Student Services - Information Technology Resources for: $ travel $ hospitality $ publications Student Services c. Expand articulation agreements with postsecondary schools - Post Secondary Articulation Feb. Resources for: $ travel $ hospitality $ publications Student Services Page 4 of 18
2.2 Strengthen Business and Industry partnerships a. Expand external learning experiences for faculty, staff and students - Professional Aug. - Advisory s - Placement/Co-op b. Increase College representation in community groups (Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, etc.) Feb. - Advisory s - Business and Industry community groups - Marketing/Public Relations - Small Business Center - Placement/Co-op Aid - Counseling - President, Vice Presidents & Directors - Foundation - Membership dues - All other EPCC Employees c. Encourage EPCC faculty, staff and students to attend job fairs to gain a better understanding of business/career opportunities Aug. - Students - Advisory s - Staff - President, Vice Presidents & Directors - Business and Industry d. Expand partnerships Jan. - Advisory s - Marketing/Public Relations - Small Business Center - Placement/Co-op - President, Vice Presidents & Directors - Foundation Page 5 of 18
e. Develop scholarship programs for students through partnerships with businesses Jan. - Advisory s - Marketing/Public Relations - Placement/Co-op Aid - President, Vice Presidents & Directors - Foundation - Business and Industry 2.3 Expand articulation efforts with area high schools a. Maintain current transfer and articulation agreements with secondary institutions - Tech Prep - Curriculum Feb. - Advisory s - Independent School Districts Student Services - Upper Rio Grande Tech Prep Consortium b. Establish liaison between EPCC and area schools for in-service activities - Tech Prep - Curriculum - Faculty for: $ hospitality $ travel $ publications - Recruitment - Vice Presidents - Independent School Districts - Upper Rio Grande Tech Prep Consortium c. Continuously review high school curricula for possible articulation - Tech Prep - Curriculum - Independent School Districts Student Services - Upper Rio Grande Tech Prep Consortium Page 6 of 18
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTRUCTION -2008 INSTRUCTIONAL MASTER PLAN Purpose: The al Master Plan guides the ongoing educational development at El Paso Community College by placing learning first and promoting sensitivity to the diversity of our community. This plan supports El Paso Community College=s mission by remaining student centered, facilitating transferability and fostering workforce skills. al Goal 3: Improve student recruitment, retention and tracking. Links to District Strategic Goal: Provide Quality Education Provide Quality Student Services Increase Technological Capability Enhance the Image of the College Objectives Activities/Strategies Staff Assigned Timelines Resources Needed 3.1 Disseminate program/curricula information to area high school students and to the community a. Make EPCC instructional web pages more user friendly and accessible and keep continuously maintained - Curriculum - Webmaster b. Publicize program and course offering in local media (to include educational success stories) - Curriculum - Publication : $ advertisements $ promotional materials $ hospitality - Public Relations/Marketing 3.2 Expand alternative instructional options (to include schedules, dual credit, power packs, distance education, and advanced standing guidelines) a. Develop course materials geared for prospective students - Faculty Resource Center - Curriculum - Publications : $ training $ development $ salaries $ publications - Registrar=s - Purchasing - Webmaster b. Highlight alternative instructional options in class schedules March - Registrar=s - Webmaster Page 7 of 18
3.3 Expand student recruitment efforts a. Target specific high school populations for programs - al Recruitment, Retention and Graduates - Publications : $ hospitality $ publications - Recruitment - Independent School Districts - Upper Rio Grande Tech Prep Consortium b. Sponsor more high school competitions and activities at the College - al Recruitment, Retention and Graduates - Publications : $ hospitality $ publications - Recruitment - Independent School Districts - Upper Rio Grande Tech Prep Consortium - Public Relations/Marketing c. Encourage linking high school web sites with EPCC April - Webmaster - Independent School Districts d. Encourage making added classes easily identifiable on the web and TV monitors March - Registrar=s - Webmaster 3.4 Establish a process to effectively track students a. Implement and maintain a student tracking system (e.g. graduation, job placement, success, ESL, etc.) - Title V Grant Director : $ staffing - Information Technology Research - Texas Workforce Commission - Coordinating Board - Other licensing/ certifying agencies - Registrar=s Page 8 of 18
3.5 Increase student retention, graduation rates, and/or attainment of educational goals a. Develop and implement faculty-to-student and peer-mentoring program - al Recruitment, Retention and Graduates Resources: $ staffing Research - Grants b. Strengthen linkages with counselors - Curriculum Student Services - Other postsecondary institutions - Independent School Districts c. Expand learning communities - Faculty Resources: $ staffing - Grants - Registrar=s d. Develop a plan utilizing program review information, survey results, other pertinent data - al Recruitment, Retention and Graduates - Program Review Research Effectiveness - Texas Workforce Commission and other external agencies e. Implement automated degree plan audits and graduation process Student Services - Information Technology 3.6 Increase enrollment of special program funded students (e.g. Project ARRIBA, TANF, NAFTA) a. Strengthen linkages with representatives from funding sources and agencies - External agencies (ARRIBA, etc.) 3.7 Successfully transition developmental education and ESL students into academic or occupational programs a. Develop and implement plan to orient and advise developmental ESL students about academic and occupational education program opportunities - Title V : $ staffing Research Page 9 of 18
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTRUCTION INSTRUCTIONAL MASTER PLAN -2008 Purpose: The al Master Plan guides the ongoing educational development at El Paso Community College by placing learning first and promoting sensitivity to the diversity of our community. This plan supports El Paso Community College=s mission by remaining student centered, facilitating transferability and fostering workforce skills. al Goal 4: Ensure highly qualified personnel. Links to District Strategic Goal: Provide Quality Education Provide Personal Enrichment Strengthen Institutional Resources Demonstrate Continuous Improvement Enhance the Image of the College Objectives Activities/Strategies Staff Assigned Timelines Resources Needed 4.1 Streamline the faculty hiring process a. Review of procedure - Leadership Team - Personnel Services - Vice President of Workforce 4.2 Expand faculty and staff educational opportunities 1. Develop and implement a Master Teacher Program - Faculty resources: $ staffing $ scholarships/ grants $ travel b. Enhance professional development activities for new and returning faculty and staff - Faculty - Faculty Resource Center resources: $ staffing $ scholarships/ grants $ travel - Human Resources Page 10 of 18
c. Increase the amount of staff scholarship and education assistance benefits Workforce Student Services - Employee Benefits - Cabinet d. Develop and implement a leadership training program for al Coordinators and supervisors - Faculty - Faculty Resource resources: $ compensation $ training - Associate Vice President of Employee Relations 4.3 Implement a standardized credentialing system a. Credential faculty according to standards of the THECB, SACS and other specialized accrediting agencies Workforce Students Services October - Personnel Services 4.4 Support a competitive salary structure a. Request that Personnel Services gather local, regional, and national data on salaries and benefits Workforce - Personnel Services Page 11 of 18
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTRUCTION INSTRUCTIONAL MASTER PLAN -2008 Purpose: The al Master Plan guides the ongoing educational development at El Paso Community College by placing learning first and promoting sensitivity to the diversity of our community. This plan supports El Paso Community College=s mission by remaining student centered, facilitating transferability and fostering workforce skills. al Goal 5: Identify physical resources that support instruction. Links to District Strategic Goal: Provide Quality Education Provide Quality Student Services Strengthen Institutional Resources Increase Technological Capability Enhance the Image of the College Objectives Activities/Strategies Staff Assigned Timelines Resources Needed 5.1 Identify physical resources needed to support instruction (e.g. maintenance of existing buildings, provision for new facilities, furnishings, equipment, and supplies) a. Assess physical needs and recommend changes that will improve instructional effectiveness - composed of faculty, staff & students Effectiveness - Safety - Facilities - Purchasing Research $ facilities $ furnishing $ supplies 5.2 Maintain a clean, safe, esthetically pleasing College environment a. Strengthen communication with facilities, maintenance, and janitorial services personnel - Campus Deans Feb. Effectiveness - Student Government - Public Relations/Marketing - Facilities - EPCC Family Page 12 of 18
b. Establish an AAdopt-a- Location@ program (i.e., room, hallway, grounds area) - Campus Deans Effectiveness - Student Government - Public Relations/Marketing - Facilities - EPCC Family c. Establish EPCC Pride Day Effectiveness - Student Government - Public Relations/Marketing - Facilities - EPCC Family Page 13 of 18
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTRUCTION INSTRUCTIONAL MASTER PLAN -2008 Purpose: The al Master Plan guides the ongoing educational development at El Paso Community College by placing learning first and promoting sensitivity to the diversity of our community. This plan supports El Paso Community College=s mission by remaining student centered, facilitating transferability and fostering workforce skills. al Goal 6: Acquire and maintain state-of-the-art technology. Links to District Strategic Goal: Provide Quality Education Provide Quality Student Services Promote Economic Initiatives Strengthen Institutional Resources Increase Technological Capability Promote Personal Enrichment Objectives Activities/Strategies Staff Assigned Timelines Resources Needed 6.1 Develop and implement an instructional technology plan that supports instruction a. Work with Integrated Technology to: $ Provide continuous support of stateof-the art equipment $ Assess current needs and make recommendations - Faculty and instructional staff from the Integrated Technology 2008 - Advisory s resources: $ planning $ software $ training b. Standardize technology across the District: $ Assure compatibility prior to purchase $ Provide a list of supported software and make it available - Integrated Technology al subcommittee 2008 - Integrated Technology 6.2 Equip all district facilities (e.g. classrooms, labs, libraries, offices) with state-of-the-art equipment a. Seek funding sources (e.g. grants, vendor support, corporate partnerships) - Associate Vice President, al Services 2005 2008+ - Integrated Technology - External funding agencies resources: $ software $ installation Page 14 of 18
$ maintenance $ training $ staff 6.3 Expand on-going training for state-ofthe-art technology a. Expand faculty/staff development workshop days/times district-wide - Faculty Resource Center - Faculty - Training locations resources: $ training $ software $ incentives b. Support specialized external training for faculty and staff - Outside vendors resources: $ travel $ training $ incentives Page 15 of 18
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTRUCTION INSTRUCTIONAL MASTER PLAN -2008 Purpose: The al Master Plan guides the ongoing educational development at El Paso Community College by placing learning first and promoting sensitivity to the diversity of our community. This plan supports El Paso Community College=s mission by remaining student centered, facilitating transferability and fostering workforce skills. al Goal 7: Engage in effective, on-going institutional assessment. Links to District Strategic Goal: Provide Quality Education Provide Quality Student Services Strengthen Institutional Resources Demonstrate Continuous Improvement Enhance the Image of the College Objectives Activities/Strategies Staff Assigned Timelines Resources Needed 7.1 Develop, maintain and improve an ongoing process of updating data for the Coordinating Board, SACS, and other accrediting agencies a. Update and maintain program binders - Curriculum - Program Review resources $ supplies $ staff Research Effectiveness b. Assure compliance with evolving regulations from accrediting agencies and THECB - Curriculum - President=s Effectiveness - Accrediting agencies - THECB 7.2 Disseminate assessment information and take appropriate action that contributes to program/instructional improvement a. Publicize standards/ criteria and findings from: $ Program Review $ Accrediting agencies $ SACS - Program Review - Curriculum resources Research - Webmaster Effectiveness - Publications - Accrediting agencies - THECB Page 16 of 18
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTRUCTION INSTRUCTIONAL MASTER PLAN -2008 Purpose: The al Master Plan guides the ongoing educational development at El Paso Community College by placing learning first and promoting sensitivity to the diversity of our community. This plan supports El Paso Community College=s mission by remaining student centered, facilitating transferability and fostering workforce skills. al Goal 8: Enhance instructional support services. Links to District Strategic Goal: Provide Quality Education Provide Quality Student Services Provide Personal Enrichment Strengthen Institutional Resources Increase Technological Capability Demonstrate Continuous Improvement Objectives Activities/Strategies Staff Assigned Timelines Resources Needed 8.1 Develop and implement an instructional support services plan a. Establish a committee comprised of facilities, Information Technology, faculty, staff, and students to develop a plan: $ Accessibility $ Awareness of services $ New technology $ Staffing needs $ Budget needs $ Assessment of instructional facilities $ Assessment of reporting structure (e.g. labs, libraries) $ Assessment of the effectiveness of instructional resources at each campus (e.g. labs, libraries) and Directors - Associate Vice President of al Services - Librarians - Lab Assistants 2008 - Vice Presidents - Students Effectiveness Research - Information Technology - Webmaster - Facilities - Publications resources: $ facilities $ software $ staffing $ training $ supplies Page 17 of 18
8.2 Expand ongoing training for instructional support staff a. Provide training opportunities and Directors - Associate Vice President of al Services - Faculty Resource Center - Faculty June resources $ training $ travel $ compensation $ supplies - Faculty Trainers - Human Resources Ls\ 2008IMP goals 4/4/03 Page 18 of 18