Mission
The mission of the Academic Planning and Support Committee at our two-year college is to foster an environment of excellence and innovation in education through comprehensive support and strategic planning. Our goals are to:
- Provide dedicated support and professional training for academic directors to enhance their leadership and management capabilities.
- Facilitate the discussion and establishment of academic priorities and planning processes, including the thorough evaluation of new programs to ensure their alignment with our institutional objectives.
- Develop and implement a long-range plan to strategically utilize fee pots and other revenue sources to support and enhance academic programs.
- Design and execute effective onboarding and continuous training programs for faculty, ensuring they are well-equipped to deliver high-quality education.
- Plan and optimize the use of Perkins grant funds to strengthen our academic offerings and infrastructure.
- Regularly review and manage the budget to ensure fiscal responsibility and resource allocation that aligns with our academic goals.
- Identify and address emerging needs for academic equipment and facilities to provide a state-of-the-art learning environment for our students and faculty.
- By achieving these goals, we aim to create a robust academic framework that supports our faculty and students, promotes continuous improvement, and upholds the highest standards of educational excellence.
Meeting Times: Every other Thursday at 10am through TEAMS
Members
- Dean/CEO
- Director of the Community Education Center
- Director of eLearning & Faculty Development
- Director of Nursing
- Director of Cosmetology
- Director of Occupational Therapy Assisting
- Executive Director of General Education & Transfer
- Executive Director of Career Technical Education & Dual Enrollment
There are no set terms of service for this committee. Participation is determined by job duties. There are no officers for this group. The Dean/CEO or designee leads the meetings and maintains the records and minutes. All members of the group are expected to actively participate in the discussion and provide agenda items.