2011 - 2012 Student Calendar - Helena College of Technology

General InformationMission StatementThe University of Montana - Helena College of Technologypromotes lifelong educational goals of learners, supportsworkforce development needs of employers, and fosterscommunity involvement by providing a substantive,responsible, and accessible learning environment.Core Value StatementsLearningWe uphold the principles of lifelong learning for ourcommunity of students, faculty, and staff.SuccessWe promote the success of our community in meetingindividual and common goals.CommunityWe foster our connections with partners in business, industry,government, local communities, and fellow educators.AccessWe provide access to higher education, employmentopportunities, continuing education, and personal and careerdevelopment.GrowthWe encourage growth and progress of our communitymembers, curricula, facilities, and resources.ServiceWe serve our students, College, partners, and communities.Vision StatementThe University of Montana - Helena College of Technologywill be recognized as a responsive regional center oftechnical and academic education, as a partner in economicand community development, and as a diverse and accessiblecommunity of learners. UM-Helena will promote excellencein education; maintain fiscal and operational integrity; andcultivate an environment of fellowship, inclusiveness, andrespect.The University of Montana – Helena Strategic PlanStudent SuccessDirection: UM-Helena develops and offers instructionalprograms and student services that help students succeed inreaching their goals.Priorities for action:• Assist students in balancing life and school demands• Provide transition services for students fromapplication through graduation• Develop and evaluate quality educational programs• Increase access to student resource areas for thevarying student populationsConnect with the CommunityDirection: UM-Helena builds connections with a broad rangeof groups to respond to the diverse needs of the communitywe serve.Priorities for action:• Work collaboratively with business and industry,local and state governments, communityorganizations, and educational partners toaccomplish common goals for statewide economicdevelopment• Create communication avenues with thesurrounding community• Fully develop internships and service learningopportunities for students• Identify and incorporate community interests/business and industry needs in future planning• Foster faculty, staff, and student involvement incommunity organizations and eventsCreate AccessDirection: UM-Helena makes access to higher educationpossible for the communities we serve.Priorities for action:• Develop alternative delivery methods for coursesand degree obtainment including distance learning,evening and weekend offerings, and collaborationwith other educational institutions to enhance accessto higher education• Lessen the financial burden of higher educationthrough the development and marketing ofscholarship opportunities• Improve access and services to people withdisabilitiesDevelop ResourcesDirection: UM-Helena proactively develops its fiscal, capital,technological, and human resources to ensure the effective,efficient management of quality programs and services.Priorities for action:• Improve technological infrastructure and servicesincluding electronic mail, wireless networks, andcomputers• Develop criteria for managing enrollment to sustainthe quality of our programs and services, includingmarketing and development• Develop staffing and salary structure plans• Expand the college’s fiscal resource base throughgrants, private funding, and entrepreneurialactivities that support college priorities• Develop public/private partnerships and corporatesponsorship and in-kind donations• Promote legislative awareness and support• Support the excellence and growth of Collegefaculty and staff members through professionaldevelopment programs2 2011 - 2012 Academic Catalog UM-Helena College of Technology