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Strategic PlanENVISION THE FUTURE2011-2016

A Message fromthe PresidentContinuing to “enrich the academic, technical, and culturallife of our diverse communities,” Trinidad State Junior College’s2011-2016 Strategic Plan establishes a broad foundation formeeting the future needs of our students and community.By looking at our past 86 years of service, we have been ableto lay the foundation for a strong future.TSJC meets the educational needs of its students by providingquality educational programs. We will continue to do thisby addressing the following strategic priorities:• ensuring student access through affordability, flexibilityin course delivery and scheduling, and exemplary studentservices• encouraging student success by meeting students’ personalgoals through personalized service and individualizedadvising• exhibiting operational excellence through open communicationwith our stakeholders, ethical managementof resources, accountability to our constituents, and asecure environment for our students and staff• fostering community engagement by providing lifelonglearning opportunities and training an educatedworkforceTo accomplish the above strategic priorities, we have establishedgoals and expected outcomes with the input of theentire college community.“ By looking at ourpast 86 years of service,we have been able tolay the foundation fora strong future. ”Thank you to all who contributed to this important process.Your efforts have resulted in a useful living document thatwill be periodically revised based upon ongoing research,assessment, and analysis.Felix Lopez, PresidentTrinidad State Junior College| 2 | Trinidad State Junior College Strategic Plan 2011-2016

Strategic Priority 1:Student Access – Through the open enrollment policy and ongoing assessments withinTSJC’s service areas, the College will continue to provide lifelong learning opportunities tothe diverse, ever-evolving communities it serves.Goal 1. Optimize the learning environmentthrough expansion of alternative learning optionsas well as flexible scheduling.Expected Outcome: Increase enrollment inTSJC Online courses by 10% per year for thenext 5 years.Expected Outcome: Increase enrollment inhybrid classes by 5% per year for the next 5years.Expected Outcome: Increase course offeringsat non-traditional times by 5 per year.Goal 2. Increase enrollment through developmentof new programs and partnerships.Expected Outcome: Add a new athletic programby Fall 2012.Expected Outcome: Increase concurrent enrollmentopportunities in Career and TechnicalEducation during FY 12/13.Expected Outcome: Diversify our recruitmentprocess by Fall of 2012 to identify new targetpopulations, utilize online resources, and increasetracking capabilities.| 6 | Trinidad State Junior College Strategic Plan 2011-2016

Strategic Priority 2:Student Success – Through continued excellence in teaching and learning, TSJC’sfaculty and staff will continue to facilitate the educational, career, and personal goals ofthe learner.Goal 1. Decrease the need for developmentaleducation prior to matriculation at TSJC throughimproved collaboration with K-12.Expected Outcome: Meet annually with superintendentsof all school districts in our areato discuss strategies to increase the number ofcollege-ready students.Goal 2. Improve students’ progression rate fromdevelopmental to college level courses.Expected Outcome: Initiate a case managementsystem for developmental educationstudents to increase persistence and retentionby Fall 2013.Goal 3. Improve retention and graduation rates.Expected Outcome: By Fall 2012, institute a“Transfer Credit Back” program to give students,who were close to graduating before transferringto a four-year school, the opportunity tosatisfy the necessary requirements for an associatedegree from TSJC.Friendly School and become a signaturatory tothe Department of Defense Voluntary EducationPartnership Memorandum, by Fall 2014.Goal 5. Improve the Performance Review process.Expected Outcome: Incorporate appropriateassessments into faculty and staff evaluationsstarting with FY 2013 annual reviews.Goal 6. “ Close the loop” in assessment by encouraginginstructors to improve their instructionalmethods based on their assessment results.Expected Outcome: Increase opportunities forfaculty and staff to come together to discuss assessmentbest practices, changes implemented,and results of those changes at gatherings suchas the ALTITUDE conference.Expected Outcome: Increase retention ratesby 2% per year.Expected Outcome: Increase graduation ratesby 2% per year.Goal 4. Increase students’ ability to transfer toother colleges, both in and out of state.Expected Outcome: Develop a plan to optimizeour opportunities as a recognized Serviceman’sOpportunity College (SOC) and MilitaryTrinidad State Junior College Strategic Plan 2011-2016 | 7 |

Strategic Priority 3:Operational Excellence – The College will continue to conduct its business in aresponsible manner, prudently using its financial and human resources.Goal 1. Maximize the use of available technologyfor staff training and classroom instruction.Expected Outcome: Increase the number ofavailable options for training faculty and staff inthe use of technological resources.Expected Outcome: Show an increase in thenumber of faculty and staff utilizing technologyin the classroom and workplace.Goal 2. Expand and/or better utilize the availableinstructional space on both campuses.Expected Outcome: Develop a space utilizationplan by Fall of 2013.Goal 3. Improve communication, internally andexternally.Expected Outcome: By Fall 2011, implement a“program update” component for monthly staffmeetings in order to allow staff members tohighlight their programs.Expected Outcome: Increase the number offace-to-face meetings as well as utilize the TSJCportal for virtual information sharing.Expected Outcome: In the Fall of 2011, implementa “Did You Know” marketing campaign forexternal constituents.Goal 4. Upgrade the classrooms, as well as otherfacilities, in order to make them more current andattractive for our students.Expected Outcome: Replace carpet on theValley Campus in the Fall of 2011.Expected Outcome: By the Spring of 2012,develop a plan to update the classroom environments,college-wide.| 8 | Trinidad State Junior College Strategic Plan 2011-2016

Strategic Priority 4:Community Engagement – TSJC will continue to anticipate, respond, and adapt to theevolving needs of its community.Goal 1. Publicize current and potential learningand training opportunities to the general public.Expected Outcome: Increase the number ofCustomized Training courses by 2% per year.Expected Outcome: Increase community educationand/or continuing education coursesby 2% per year.Goal 3. Stay abreast of the labor needs of ourcommunities.Expected Outcome: Hold a minimum of 2program advisory committee meetings peryear for each CTE program.Expected Outcome: Support at least onecareer fair or similar event per semester.Goal 2. Increase the use of social media.Expected Outcome: : Increase measureableactivity (“hits”) on TSJC’s social media platformsby 10% annually for the next 5 years.Trinidad State Junior College Strategic Plan 2011-2016 | 9 |

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StrategicPlanningCommitteeDebbie UlibarriStrategic Planning Coordinator, Dean of Arts & SciencesDoug BakDirector of TechnologyJim BrunelliFacultyKathryn CarpenterFacultyToni DeAngelisDirector, Educational FoundationKathy DecristinoFacultyMichael DoyleVice President, Valley CampusKerry GabrielsonVice President of Student Services and Sponsored ProgramsLisa GarvinFacultyDonna HaddowAdministrative Assistant to the PresidentDeb HaverfieldFaculty/Division ChairJudy LeeFaculty/ Division ChairFelix LopezPresidentAnnette LujanInstitutional Research CoordinatorYvette O’BrienFacultyBonnie OrtegaFaculty/Division ChairRobert PhilbinAssessment Coordinator, Math/Science facultyRolando RaelDean of InstructionGenia RasmussenFaculty/Division ChairNancy WilkinsonDirector of Adult EducationTrinidad State Junior College Strategic Plan 2011-2016 | 11 |

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