Long-Range Goal 1: The college will expand instruction and services to meet the needs of the entire district. Business and Community Learning Services
Goal 1.0.1: Expand divisional learning services.
1.1: By the year 2005-06, the college will have an enrollment of
approximately 5700 FTE, reflecting a projected annual growth rate
of 2% to 5%, serving an unduplicated head count of nearly 23000.
1.0.1.1: BCLS will serve a duplicated headcount
of 12,100 in 2002-03.
Human Resources & College Advancement Goal 1.0.1:
The division will expand the services it provides throughout
the district, to the public and to the various departments of
the college.
1.0.1.2: BCLS will expand its divisional learning services to accommodate a total of 521 FTE in 2002-03. Community Relations Goal 1.0.1.0: To
develop college marketing that is customer-focused, cohesive,
and full-service.
1.0.1.0.1: Institutional marketing is based
in and/or coordinated by Community Relations.
Human Resources Goal 1.0.1.0.1: Human Resources will
collaborate with Community Relations and Student Employment
departments to develop a public information and employment
location in Josephine County.
1.0.1.0.2: Full-service marketing services are provided to the college community. 1.0.1.0.3: Establish a public information/employment center in Medford in cooperation with Human Resources and Student Employment. 1.0.1.0.1.1: Convene a planning group for
the information center - fall 2002.
Human Resources Goal 1.0.1.0.2: Human Resources will
collaborate with Community Relations and Student Employment
departments to develop a public information and employment
location in Jackson County.
1.0.1.0.1.2: Define center and identify funding requirement - winter 2002. 1.0.1.0.1.3: Identify easily accessible location - spring 2003. 1.0.1.0.1.4: Implement new center by earliest possible date. 1.0.1.0.2.1: Convene a planning group for
the information center - fall 2002.
Human Resources Goal 1.0.1.0.3: Human Resources department
will continue to improve hiring and new employment orientation
procedures.
1.0.1.0.2.2: Define center and identify funding requirement - winter 2002. 1.0.1.0.2.3: Identify easily accessible location - spring 2003. 1.0.1.0.2.4: Implement new center by earliest possible date. 1.0.1.0.3.1: Publish Human Resources procedures
for managers and staff no later than June 2003.
Human Resources Goal 1.0.1.0.4: Human Resources department
will improve efficiency through application of technology,
including web-based processes.
1.0.1.0.3.2: Expand new employee orientation to a full day - fall 2002. 1.0.1.0.3.3: Increase reliance on internet recruitment sites – ongoing. 1.0.1.0.3.4: Develop web-based employment application process with RCC internet department – fall 2002. 1.0.1.0.4.1: Implement employment-listings
telephone hotline.
1.0.1.0.4.2: Establish online employment applications. 1.0.1.0.4.3: Automate human resources forms. 1.0.1.0.4.4: Automate eligibility lists. 1.0.1.0.4.5: Automate evaluations. 1.0.1.0.4.6: Automate procedures. 1.0.1.0.4.7: Automate reports. Allied Health Objective 1.0.1.0.1: Increase
learning opportunities for individuals in the communities
of interest of Allied Health.
Allied Health Objective 1.0.1.0.2: Allied
Health programs will provide oversight and coordination
needed to maintain effective programs and will collaborate
with local health care leaders.
Art Objective 1.0.1.0.1: The Art Department
will seek partial funding for High School Outreach team
teaching workshops.
Art Objective 1.0.1.0.2: The Art Department
will promote more diverse workshop experiences under the
department's High School Outreach program.
Art Objective 1.0.1.0.3: The department will
continue development of department and instructor web pages
with course slide presentations
Art Objective 1.0.1.0.4: The department will
seek to have RWC art facilities moved back to the Redwood
Campus
Art Objective 1.0.1.0.5: The Art Department
will regain funding for High School Outreach programs.
Art Objective 1.0.1.0.6: The Art Department
will expand the digital imaging lab at the FireHouse Art
Center.
Art Objective 1.0.1.0.7: The Art Department
will develop a program to provide more professional artist's
gallery talks, demonstrations and workshops.
Automotive Objective 1.0.1.0.1: Add a full
time Automotive Program instructional staff member to meet
the need for an ASE Master Automotive Technician transmissions
and air conditioning specialist instructor as advised by
the NATEF evaluation teams exit report and in conjunction
with NATEF Standards 6.3, 6.4, and 9.
Automotive Objective 1.0.1.0.2: Monitor the
Automotive program facilities, equipment and curriculum
through advisory committee meetings to ensure that they
continue to conform to NATEF Standards 6.5, 7, and 8.
Automotive Objective 1.0.1.0.3: Continue
the search for a way to deliver Automotive Program classes
in Jackson County.
Business Technology Objective 1.0.1.0.1:
Examine the accounting sequences for transfer and professional
technical students, and recommend appropriate changes to
the curriculum committee.
Business Technology Objective 1.0.1.0.2:
Investigate an accelerated summer program for one-year
certificates, coordinating with 2+2.
Business Technology Objective 1.0.1.0.3:
Develop two Web-based courses, BT160 Business Math and
CS125WW.
Business Technology Objective 1.0.1.0.4:
Contact and meet with other professional/technical RCC
programs to accent the use of Business English I and II
in their programs.
Business Technology Objective 1.0.1.0.5:
Coordinate the content of all course syllabi between both
campuses in an effort to ensure that the course content
follows the state-approved course outlines.
Business Technology Objective 1.0.1.0.6:
Increase enrollment in Office Technology classes or cancel
the program.
Business Technology Objective 1.0.1.0.7:
Successfully complete the teachout of the Medical Office
students.
Computer Science Objective 1.0.1.0.1: Continue
to pursue non-traditional delivery methods for appropriate
courses. Discussion: Many of our students work and therefore
have limited times when they can attend classes. Additionally
many of our students are not degree seeking, but rather
want to update their current skills by taking only specific
classes. We need to further explore options such as intense
short-term training, online classes, self-study, and classroom
activities.
Computer Science Objective 1.0.1.0.2: Continue
out-reach efforts to local high schools. Discussion: 2+2
offerings help place new student in the “pipeline” and
improve the connection between RCC and the local high schools.
Our participation in high school career fairs attracts
local high school graduates to our programs.
Computer Science Objective 1.0.1.0.3: The
department will work to base distinctive programs on the
appropriate campus. Discussion: As a cost saving effort,
we need to determine the best placement of our programs.
We will look at demographics as well as available facilities
to make this determination.
Construction Technology Objective 1.0.1.0.1:
Meet the changing training needs of the Construction Industry.
a. Increase classified staff to levels appropriate to program
size and growth. b. Increase full time and part time Instructional
staff to meet increased training demands for both additional
sections and topics c. Develop new training deliveries
by coordinating with BCLS and other college divisions.
d. Accommodate program growth by adding either lab space
or storage space.
Construction Technology Objective 1.0.1.0.2:
Ensure the continued recruitment of students. (Divisional
goal I.A.1) a. Expand the department Web site to be both
a recruitment tool and a student resource. b. Continue
sponsorship of the Women in Trades Fair as well as other
activities to recruit women and minorities into the industry.
c. Expand student-to-student presentations and High School
outreach, holding at least 3 presentations per term.
Construction Technology Objective 1.0.1.0.3:
Maintain a 50 percent placement rate within 90 days of
graduation and a 90 percent overall placement rate. a.
Improve tracking process of graduates. b. Increase CWE
placement sites by 15 percent. c. Increase employer contact
with students.
Criminal Justice Objective 1.0.1.0.1: Maintain
integrity of Criminal Justice certificate and degree programs
by providing a comprehensive offering of classes at daytime
and evening hours on both the Redwood and Riverside campuses
(continuation from 2000-2001 goals).
Criminal Justice Objective 1.0.1.0.2: Continue
to improve the Cooperative Work Experience program through
enhanced coordination with agencies
Criminal Justice Objective 1.0.1.0.3: Further
the development of the Reserve Officer Law Enforcement
Academy program to include greater efficiencies in documentation
of activities, quality control, and eventual accreditation
of the program through the Oregon Department of Public
Safety Standards and Training.
Diesel Technology Objective 1.0.1.0.1: Add
one full time instructor and one classified person in the
tool crib to meet the increase in student enrollment.
Early Childhood Education Objective 1.0.1.0.1:
Modify the degree program framework a. Continue developing
alternatives to challenge coursework b. Maintain link with
Advisory Committee by meeting at least twice per year c.
Modify 2 plus 2 agreements to conform to new coursework
d. Break 3 credits courses that are taken for the Child
Development Associate (CDA) into 1-credit modules so they
can be offered as short courses and on- line (ECE 125,
ECE 126, ECE 135, and ECE 136).
Early Childhood Education Objective 1.0.1.0.2:
Finalize field experience possibilities a. Field test guidelines
for field placement sites b. Establish at least three field
placement sites c. Place at least 3 students in field placement
site
Early Childhood Education Objective 1.0.1.0.3:
Establish procedures for Early Childhood Education department
a. Continue building a pool and maintaining a list of potential
instructors in both counties b. At least once a term, hold
meetings with all potential and current part- time instructors
c. Attend meetings of ECE agencies and alliances to establish
collaborations d. Use the two Josephine and Jackson County
ECE conferences to market ECE programs e. Coordinate education
tuition grants with Oregon Association for the Education
of Young Children ( OAEYC) branches for a continuum of
learning possibilities from 3-hour workshops to 4-credit
courses. f. Explore possibility of forming an Education
Department that includes coursework for Teacher’s
Aides as well as Early Childhood Education.
Early Childhood Education Objective 1.0.1.0.4:
Continue exploring the resources available to establish
a lab school for the ECE program on the Redwood Campus
a. Meet and collaborate with representatives of Early Head
Start, Head Start, and Early Intervention. b. Identify
possible grants to fund the building of a center for children
infants through preschool. c. Draft collaboration agreements
among the four agencies. d. Identify possible building
plans
Electronics Objective 1.0.1.0.1: Goal 1:
Develop a cohort-based collaborative learning model for
the AAS program
· Supplement two core courses with web-based resources.
· Increase retention 10% through a student-mentoring program.
· Develop intervention strategies for at-risk students
Electronics Objective 1.0.1.0.2: Goal 2:
Working with Intel, develop articulation agreements with
Chemeketa Community College for student placement as Microelectronics
technicians and Integrated Circuit Mask CAD drafters.
Electronics Objective 1.0.1.0.3: Goal 3:
Continue the process towards an articulation agreement
with OIT’s BSEET degree program.
Electronics Objective 1.0.1.0.4: Goal 4:
Increase by 30% program marketing through involvement in
the development of RCC’s marketing plan, a 2+2 informational
CD, and web-based promotional material .
Electronics Objective 1.0.1.0.5: Complete
the development of a web-based EET101 Introduction to Electronics
course and develop a model for the distance delivery of
EET115 PC Electronics I.
Emergency Medical Technology Objective 1.0.1.0.1:
Redefine workload issues regarding state-mandated responsibilities
for the EMT Program Administrator and EMT Program Coordinator;
also define the daily roles of the part-time faculty/classified
EMT position and the EMT Program Coordinator.
Emergency Medical Technology Objective 1.0.1.0.2:
Explore cost-recovery efforts and programs for EMT course
delivery.
Fire Science Objective 1.0.1.0.1: Expand
the Fire Science advising schedule to include at least
10 more hours per week of open time for appointments.
Fire Science Objective 1.0.1.0.2: Work with
the Truck Driving program to include fire apparatus driving
courses.
Fire Science Objective 1.0.1.0.3: Revise
the course delivery cycle to allow for more frequent scheduling
of classes with typically high enrollment.
Foreign Language Objective 1.0.1.0.1: Improve
continuity and quality of instruction by adding one full-time
Spanish instructor at Redwood Campus.
Foreign Language Objective 1.0.1.0.2: Train
part-time instructors and student assistant on use of the
lab and the programs currently available.
Foreign Language Objective 1.0.1.0.3: Beta
test the use of the lab and programs by a select number
of students.
Foreign Language Objective 1.0.1.0.4: Review
and select improved materials for second year courses.
Foreign Language Objective 1.0.1.0.5: Research
and add useful links and syllabi to the Foreign Language
web page.
Health, P.E., and Recreation Objective 1.0.1.0.1:
To provide equipment and support to student government
in offering at least 2 intramural events.
Help Desk Objective 1.0.1.0.1: Be a professional
organization with a staff committed to excellence Objectives:
1. Develop guidelines for answering phones and improving
customer service skills 2. Increase and maintain the level
of technical expertise of Help Desk
Help Desk Objective 1.0.1.0.2: Provide program
students with a training ground that allows them to gain
applicable real-world knowledge Objectives: 1. Provide
students with the opportunity to learn all aspects of computer
technical support as practiced at RCC 2. Work collaboratively
with professional-technical instructors in establishing
guidelines and goals for the student
Humanities Objective 1.0.1.0.1: The Humanities
department will monitor the results of the Writing Proficiency
Exam, focusing on changes to the old “holistic” exam
which have taken effect this year. The department will
compile comparative data on the overall passing rate and
solicit student feedback
Humanities Objective 1.0.1.0.2: The Humanities
department will open a Writing Center on the Riverside
Campus and provide services to Medford students on a par
with the services provided by the Writing Center on the
Redwood Campus. The RVC Writing Center will also offer
tutoring and multimedia access to foreign language students
Humanities Objective 1.0.1.0.3: Through the
FIPSE OWL project, the Humanities department will work
to expand distance education access as well as writing
and research assistance to both RCC students and instructors
Humanities Objective 1.0.1.0.4: The Humanities
department will work with the Riverside Campus facilities
committee to ensure space for a Black Box Theater in the
proposed RVC “Human Arts Building,” while working
on the upkeep of existing Theater Arts space on the Redwood
Campus
Humanities Objective 1.0.1.0.5: The Humanities
department will work with the college and the Oregon International
Education Consortium to continue its overseas programs
in London and Florence, as well as offer a study abroad
program for RCC students during summer 2003.
Industrial Welding Objective 1.0.1.0.1: Increase
the educational experience 15% with real time job potential
to our students empowering them with the skills required
to work in a very demanding industrial job market and improve
their quality of life.
Industrial Welding Objective 1.0.1.0.2: Work
more closely by 15% with our Industrial Advisory Committee
and community of interest to provide an educational program
that meets the needs/skills Industry requires their employees/our
students need to be gainfully employed in the Metals Fabrication
Industry.
Industrial Welding Objective 1.0.1.0.3: Expand
by 10% and maintain a highly visible recruitment program
in the two county high school districts and communities
projected at freshman student enrollment as well as industry
employment upgrading.
Industrial Welding Objective 1.0.1.0.4: Enter
into a partnership with the Automotive Department to write
a grant to secure the funding to finish the dragster that
will be utilized as a high tech recruiting vehicle at the
high schools.
Instructional Computer Services (ICS) Objective
1.0.1.0.1: Maintain ICS technology to provide state of
the art facilities for staff/faculty and students. a. Replace
two labs each year. (Each lab consists of 21 computers
and 1 projector) b. Replace at least one server every year.
(The new server becomes our main production server and
the old server then becomes a backup server to help increase
redundancy.)
Instructional Computer Services (ICS) Objective
1.0.1.0.2: Maintain reliable and robust infrastructure,
while remaining transparent to users.
· Replace 10-base (10 Mb) network hubs with 10/100-base
(10/100 Mb) managed switches.
· Replace wiring in labs with extended Category 5 wiring
capable to transmit at 1000-Base (1000 Mb/Sec).
· Diagnose traffic, determine bottlenecks and propose solutions.
· Perform backups of systems and servers, and keep hardware
on hand to keep systems on-line.
· Document emergency procedures and make sure workers know
procedures.
Instructional Computer Services (ICS) Objective
1.0.1.0.3: Improve communication between ICS and users
(staff/faculty and students). · Set up a “Network
Administration Group”
and schedule meetings. This will be for the people who
are involved with the administration of “RogueNet”,
so guidelines can be set and observed helping RogueNet
grow in a controlled manner.
· Maintain lists of supported hardware/software for Satellite
labs and keep an open line of communication with instructors/lab
coordinators.
· Hold lab orientation meetings each term for staff/faculty/tutors
to learn about ICS resources that are available for instruction.
· Produce an ICS web page for all staff/faculty and students
to keep them informed of the updated “status” of
the ICS network. Regular e-mails will be sent to remind
users of this resource.
Instructional Computer Services (ICS) Objective
1.0.1.0.4: Maintain employee technical proficiencies necessary
for ICS functions. · Have seminars/meetings to provide
cross training between employees.
Instructional Media Objective 1.0.1.0.1:
Develop or purchase a system that will allow faculty members
to update their Web pages through a Web-browser.
Library Objective 1.0.1.0.1: Expand information
literacy instruction. Objectives: 1. Increase the number
of library faculty at Riverside Campus to bring library
services to parity with Redwood Campus services. 2. Offer
at least 1 section of the 1-credit online research class
per term. 3. Explore the feasibility of an on-line library
tutorial that is customized to the student’s research
needs/interests.
Library Objective 1.0.1.0.2: Help students
discover available resources by improving communication
with faculty and staff. Objectives: 1. Recruit members
of the college community to form a library advisory committee.
2. Collaborate with other departments in orienting new
part time faculty to library resources via CDs or other
technology. 3. Implement at least four new strategies to
improve communication with faculty and to develop an understanding
of the resources now available. 4. Continue to work with
faculty from other departments to offer an increased variety
and number of classes in research methods, particularly
focusing on programs and departments not currently served.
Massage Therapy Objective 1.0.1.0.1: Quality
of Instruction and Curriculum A. Hire fulltime coordinator/instructor
B. Increase class size of massage electives to increase
FTE and allow LMT’s who are not in the program to
continue their education C. Continue developing clinical
sites and contracts to promote massage in the community
and expand student clinical experiences. D. Increase hydrotherapy
modalities E. Find space for a lab classroom
Mathematics Objective 1.0.1.0.1: The Mathematics
Department will ensure student success by providing ongoing
training opportunities for full and part-time faculty to
achieve teaching excellence for all levels of the mathematics
curriculum in order to maintain quality of instruction.
Objective: The Mathematics Department will implement our
lead instructor program for the developmental math courses
to coordinate the part-time faculty teaching the developmental
math courses. Objective: The Mathematics Department will
provide pedagogical training opportunities and encourage
full and part-time faculty to participate in training sessions.
Mathematics Objective 1.0.1.0.2: Enforce
the established math course prerequisites for both developmental
and transfer level courses. Objective: Consistently use
the Qualifications report in Admin View to ensure students
are enrolled in the appropriate course.
Respiratory Care Objective 1.0.1.0.1: Increase
clinical time by 33 percent over last year.
Respiratory Care Objective 1.0.1.0.2: Implement
consecutive clinical days and a capstone experience.
Respiratory Care Objective 1.0.1.0.3: Provide
all faculties with a document which clearly identifies
what elements of the National Examination Matrix should
be covered in their course to provide mastery within the
comprehensive program plan.
SOU Express Objective 1.0.1.0.1: Increase
student retention by 10%; from 57% (2000-2001) to 67%
§ Stress services available to students at RCC and SOU
§ Devise a better first interview procedure
§ Use 2000-2001 exit interview surveys to assess and improve
services
SOU Express Objective 1.0.1.0.2: Construct
a scholarship fund for minority students entering Express
§ Write grants for RCC Foundation and other groups for
scholarship monies
§ Coordinate with LaPuerta for students and monies
Science Objective 1.0.1.0.1: Establish lead
Instructors in Biology, Physical Science, and Chemistry
Science Objective 1.0.1.0.2: Work to develop
a network for computer applications for instruction.
Science Objective 1.0.1.0.3: Add 3 FTE instructors
to help meet the expanding demand on offerings and decrease
overloads on full time faculty.
Science Objective 1.0.1.0.4: Develop labs
which put students and employees at minimal risk while
still meeting instructional goals.
Science Objective 1.0.1.0.5: Continue to
improve lab instruction manuals, safety orientations and
equipment.
Social Science/Human Services Objective 1.0.1.0.1:
Update SOC204 telecourse. Objectives: 1. Review new video
tapes, and 2. Make decision
Social Science/Human Services Objective 1.0.1.0.2:
Explore new course offerings: Objectives: 1. Present proposal
for Marriage and Family Sociology course to curriculum
department. 2. Have at least one meeting with members of
Humanities and Art departments to discuss ways of combining
history, art history and literature courses. 3. Have at
lest one meeting with Criminal Justice department to explore
cross-listing sociology and criminal justice courses. 4.
Meet with administrative team to explore and develop guidelines
for modular courses. 5. Pilot at least two class meetings
and department meetings on interactive video. Explore use
to deliver small classes in both counties.
Theater Arts Objective 1.0.1.0.1: Augment
the Playwriting course with web based delivery of instruction,
and assess possibility of converting it into a web-based
class.
1.0.1.2: Optimize class schedule by 5% by reducing number of course offerings, and increasing average class size from the 2000-2001 baseline of an 18.3 average to at least 22 students. 1.0.1.3: Partner with Business and Community Learning Services to implement one or more joint programs partially funded by private industry. Developmental Studies Goal 1.1.1: The Developmental
Studies Division will increase FTE over the 2001-02 projection
of 1163 FTE by 2% for an overall increase of 24 FTE by creating
new programs, expanding existing programs and improving the
quality of services to meet the needs of basic skills students,
developmental education students, and credit-enrolled students
accessing the tutoring centers.
1.2: The growth in services and instructional delivery will accommodate
an additional 111 FTE (over the projected 4960 for 2001-02), serving
an additional unduplicated headcount of 450 in the year 2002-03.
ABE / GED Objective 1.1.1.0.1: By September
2003 the ABE and Developmental Education departments will
implement new tracker programs for all Developmental Studies
programs to more accurately capture FTE and track student
progress.
ABE / GED Objective 1.1.1.0.2: By Winter
2003 the ABE Department will collaborate with Head Start,
ESD, and public schools to provide family literacy programs
in White City for a yearly increase of 7 FTE.
ABE / GED Objective 1.1.1.0.3: By Spring
2003, ESL instruction in both counties will expand to provide
an additional 2 FTE yearly increase.
ABE / GED Objective 1.1.1.0.4: The ABE Department
will develop new self-paced basic computer literacy skill
instruction in ABE by Fall 2002 for a yearly increase of
2 FTE.
ABE / GED Objective 1.1.1.0.5: The ABE and
Developmental Education departments will expand College
Connections classes and other ABE transitional activities
in Josephine County to recruit additional students enrolling
in college credit courses from the ABE program by June
30, 2003 for a yearly increase of 3 FTE.
ABE / GED Objective 1.1.1.0.6: By Fall 2002
the ABE/GED services will be reconfigured at Fir Street
Learning Center and Market Street Learning Center in order
to implement instruction for the new GED 2002 tests most
effectively while maintaining a sound basic work skills
curriculum at Market Street Learning Center.
Developmental Education Objective 1.1.1.0.1:
The Developmental Education Department will increase FTE
by continuing to schedule DE classes for capacity enrollment
and offering additional classes for a yearly increase of
4 FTE.
Developmental Education Objective 1.1.1.0.2:
The Developmental Education Department will increase tutoring
center FTE through increased internal marketing activities
for a yearly increase of 4 FTE.
Developmental Education Objective 1.1.1.0.3:
The Developmental Education Department will develop and
offer one new on-line DE course beginning Winter 2003 for
a yearly increase of 2 FTE.
Developmental Education Objective 1.1.1.0.4:
Beginning Fall 2002 the Developmental Education Department
will work with Instructional Media Department to provide
tutoring support for selected telecourses.
Developmental Education Objective 1.1.1.0.5:
By September 2003 the Developmental Education and ABE departments
will implement new tracker programs for all Developmental
Studies programs to more accurately capture FTE and track
student progress.
Developmental Education Objective 1.1.1.0.6:
The Developmental Education and ABE departments will expand
College Connections classes and other ABE transitional
activities in Josephine County to recruit additional students
enrolling in college credit courses from the ABE program
by June 30, 2003 for a yearly increase of 3 FTE.
Administration Objective 1.1.1.0.1: The Student
Services Administration will develop an online incident
reporting system that can be accessed through admin view.
There will be various tiers developed that pertain to confidentially
issues and outcomes related to reported incidents.
Counseling Objective 1.1.1.0.1: Counseling
will review current assessment and course placement procedures
to insure relevancy and reasonableness.
Enrollment Services Objective 1.1.1.0.1:
Enrollment Services will engage in training that will support
staff in responding to unique needs and requests from students.
Financial Aid Objective 1.1.1.0.1: The Financial
Aid Department will expand Veteran’s Advising and
Services to both campuses full-time, by increasing the
part-time Veteran’s position to full-time, and by
hiring 1-2 Veteran work-study students.
Administrative Services Goal 1.2.1: Administrative
Services will provide needed support to assist in growth.
1.2.1.1: IT and Facilities departments will make
the necessary infrastructure upgrades to accommodate additional
growth, i.e., get fiber to F, G and E building and eventually
D and Y; upgrade at RVC from 10-base hubs to 100-base switches
for inter building communication.
Student Services Goal 1.2.1: Student Services will examine
and participate in institutional strategies for enrollment management
and retention including issues regarding registering for classes
with few conflicts.
Counseling Objective 1.2.1.0.1: The counseling
department will continue to enhance the orientation process
incorporating student services and instructional faculty
in order to maximize retention effectiveness and help students
to adjust to college.
Discovery Programs Objective 1.2.1.0.1: Discovery
Programs will continue to conduct a recruitment campaign
each term, staff a post-placement test orientation, and
complete intake appointment for students coming into these
programs. , (retention) Discovery Programs will track the
program students overall retention as an RCC student for
up to one year.
Student Employment Objective 1.2.1.0.1: Student
Employment Services will develop a recruitment and retention
plan for OST which will include the development of a student
recognition/celebration mechanism and an employer newsletter.
Student Life Objective 1.2.1.0.1: The Student
Life Department will coordinate a Welcome Day fall quarter
at each campus on a week-end day. Students will be advised,
meet faculty, receive tours, have ID pictures taken and
be able to purchase books.
TRIO Objective 1.2.1.0.1: The TRIO Student
Support Services program will serve 150 unduplicated RCC
Transfer students during the 2002-03 academic year.
Business and Community Learning Services
Goal 2.0.1: Pursue additional sources of funding.
2.1: The amount of funding coming from non-traditional sources
such as grants, private sources and collaborative efforts, will
increase over 1999-00’s baseline by 10% in 2002-03.
2.0.1.1: The amounts of funding coming from non-traditional
sources such as grants, private sources, and collaborative
efforts will increase to $680,000 in 2002-03.
2.0.1.2: BCLS will aggressively pursue additonal funding for infrastructure for a third campus to assist the college in bond levy and other funding opportunities. 2.0.1.3: BCLS will support the development of a legislative strategy for the 2003 session for enhanced funding for the college. 2.0.1.4: BCLS will support a community-wide capital campaign throughout the district in 2002-04. Administrative Services Goal 2.1.1: Administrative
Services will provide needed support to assist in the pursuit
and tracking of additional funding.
2.2: The college will develop a strategy for a successful bond
levy for 2002-05.
2.1.1.1: Administrative Services will participate
as part of the grant team to apply to the National Telecommunications
and Information Administration, for a Technology Opportunities
Program grant and apply for a Distance Learning and Telemedicine
Loan and Grant from US Rural Development.
Developmental Studies Goal 2.1.1: The Developmental Studies
Division will increase the amount of funding by $48,000 over
2001-02 levels coming from non-traditional sources such as federal
and private grants, services to other business, agencies, and
institutions.
ABE / GED Objective 2.1.1.0.1: By Winter
2003 the ABE Department will collaborate with external
partners to obtain a family literacy grant to provide expanded
services to students in the White City area.
ABE / GED Objective 2.1.1.0.2: By Fall 2002,
the ABE Department will obtain funding from the Samuel
C. Johnson Foundation to provide additional basic skills
instruction to students in Josephine County.
Developmental Education Objective 2.1.1.0.1:
If the Title III grant is awarded, the Developmental Education
Department will expand its distributed learning activities
through the development of one additional online DE class
and an online tutoring assistance by Spring 2003.
Discovery Programs Objective 2.1.1.0.1: Discovery
Program will identify and apply for grants to support program
innovations and basic student support dollars (childcare
and scholarship assistance).
Student Employment Objective 2.1.1.0.1: Student
Employment Services will continue to apply for grants to
support existing activities such as OST and Vibrant Communities.
Administrative Services Goal 2.2.1: Administrative
Services will provide needed infrastructure to support the
College’s bond effort.
2.3: RCC will involve the entire college community, including the
Board, advisory committees, students and staff in development of
a legislative strategy for the 2003 session for enhanced funding
of the College.2.2.1.1: Administrative Services will continue
to work on the bond levy effort in conjunction with Bond Counsel
and the Bond Levy Team (BLT).
2.4: Through a collaborative effort by the RCC Foundation, volunteers, college faculty, management, staff and students, a community-wide capital campaign will be carried out throughout the district in 2001-04. Administrative Services Goal 2.4.1: Administrative
Services will provide support for a community-wide capital
campaign.
2.4.1.1: An easier-to-use and understand foundation
accounting process will be implemented.
2.4.1.2: Administrative Services staff will assist the RCC Foundation in the capital campaign effort. 2.4.1.3: The College’s web site will post information relating to the campaign effort. Administrative Services Goal 3.0.1: Administrative
Services will assist with the development of and maintenance
of appropriate facilities.
3.1: RCC will continue to develop RVC as a major urban campus in
downtown Medford, with a library expansion effort implemented jointly
with Jackson County by the end of the year 2002.
3.0.1.1: Administrative Services will work with
the new Architect of Record in developing a final master facility
plan for both counties.
Business and Community Learning Services Goal 3.0.1:
Support college efforts to develop and maintain appropriate facilities
throughout the district, especially those that include accommodation
for BCLS activities.
3.0.1.1: BCLS will continue to expand deliveries
of training programs and courses in downtown Medford for 2002-03.
Human Resources & College Advancement Goal 3.0.1:
The division will respond to growing demand for its services
by increasing access to full service locations in Jackson and
Josephine counties.
3.0.1.2: In collaboration with partner agencies, BCLS will support the efforts of the college to develop a One-Stop Center in Grants Pass that may include facilities and services for RCC workforce training, business development, community education, developmental studies, student access, etc. by December 2005. 3.0.1.3: BCLS will continue to work with the Table Rock Campus Development Team to refine the plan for funding construction of new facilities and implementation of new program delivery at TRC during the following two to three years, pending the approval of the Enhanced Use Agreement at the VA Domiciliary or location of another site for the Table Rock Campus. 3.0.1.4: BCLS will help the college to develop an identity for BCLS workforce training for the third campus. Community Relations Goal 3.0.1.0.1:
To acquire sufficient resources (facilities, staff, equipment,
software, and revenue) to facilitate efficient, effective
work practices and to support growing marketing demands.
3.0.1.0.1.1: Increase Community Relations
facilities to accommodate research staff and storage; establish
permanent office in Jackson County.
Human Resources Goal 3.0.1.0.1: Human Resources will
collaborate with Community Relations and Student Employment
departments to develop a public information and employment
location in Josephine County.
3.0.1.0.1.2: Acquire sufficient production equipment for “in house” jobs. 3.0.1.0.1.3: Increase support staff positions by September 2002. 3.0.1.0.1.4: Acquire advertising budget funding that is at least 1 percent of college budget (approximately $220,000). 3.0.1.0.1.1: Convene a planning group for
the information center - fall 2002.
Human Resources Goal 3.0.1.0.2: Human Resources will
collaborate with Community Relations and Student Employment
departments to develop a public information and employment
location in Jackson County.
3.0.1.0.1.2: Define center and identify funding requirement - winter 2002. 3.0.1.0.1.3: Identify easily accessible location - spring 2003. 3.0.1.0.1.4: Implement new center by earliest possible date. 3.0.1.0.2.1: Convene a planning group for
the information center - fall 2002.
3.0.1.0.2.2: Define center and identify funding requirement - winter 2002. 3.0.1.0.2.3: Identify easily accessible location - spring 2003. 3.0.1.0.2.4: Implement new center by earliest possible date. Enrollment Services Objective 3.0.1.0.1:
To efficiently distribute staff workloads at current and
future sites, and more effectively serve students, Enrollment
Services will work with the Information Technology Department
to design and implement a document routing system using
electronic mailboxes.
Enrollment Services Objective 3.0.1.0.2:
) Enrollment Services will work with the Information Technology
Department to design and implement Intranet forms for use
by faculty and staff, such as an online waiver form.
Administrative Services Goal 3.1.1: Collaborative
efforts will be continued with the Jackson County Library to
develop a master plan as it relates to Rogue Community College.
3.2: Facilities in Josephine County will be enhanced. The RCC master
plan for facilities development in Josephine County, based on the
work completed in 2001- 02, including a high-quality downtown facility
and improvements to the Redwood Campus, will be implemented in
2002-05.
3.1.1.1: The RCC Web site will post photographs
of the new Jackson County Library at various development stages
as information for staff, students, and the community.
Developmental Studies Goal 3.2.1: The Developmental
Studies Division will support the college efforts for development
of a high-quality downtown facility and improvements to the
Redwood Campus by providing divisional management, faculty,
clerical and student representatives on committees developing
the facilities master plan.
3.3: The third RCC campus will be developed in Jackson County by
2006-2007, offering an emphasis on technical programs, full service
to students, and extensive support to business and workforce development
including sufficient facilities to accommodate 1300 FTE.
ABE / GED Objective 3.2.1.0.1: The Josephine
County ABE Director and faculty will actively participate
in the planning of a high quality one-stop center in Grants
Pass that would include facilities for basic skills programs.
Support Services Objective 3.2.1.0.1: Support
Services will collaborate with Vocational Rehabilitation,
Commission for the Blind, Goodwill Technology Services
and The Job Council in developing appropriate services
for a new individual with disabilities through a Josephine
County One-Stop.
Developmental Studies Goal 3.3.1: The Developmental
Studies Division will support the college efforts to develop
a third campus (Table Rock Campus) in Jackson County that will
include facilities and services for divisional activities by
providing divisional management, faculty, clerical and student
representatives on committees developing the campus master
plan.
3.4: The college will provide the programs and services necessary
to promote a sense of identity and belonging in the development
of all college campuses.ABE / GED Objective 3.3.1.0.1: By Fall 2002
the ABE and Developmental Education Departments will establish
a baseline level for basic skill learning center activity
and DE courses and tutoring activity to determine the appropriate
program activity level at the Table Rock Campus.
Support Services Objective 3.3.1.0.1: Support
Services will work with all divisions to develop an appropriate
level of disabled student service support at the Table
Rock Campus.
Business and Community Learning Services
Goal 4.0.1: Expand learning services to meet a variety of expressed
needs to help build, strengthen, and enrich the diverse communities
of the district.
4.1: The college will expand business development support services
(beyond the 2001/02 level) throughout the college district.4.0.1.1: BCLS will continue to expand business
development services in both counties.
Instructional Services Goal 4.0.1: The division will
work with the college as a whole to develop and maintain appropriate
facilities and programs.
4.0.1.2: BCLS will continue to support planning and development of services to implement the Workforce Investment Act regionally and statewide. 4.0.1.3: BCLS will continue to expand workforce training services throughout the district. 4.0.1.4: BCLS will continue to expand offerings at community learning centers throughout the district. Art Objective 4.0.1.0.1: The Art Department
will initiate a 1 year certificate program in Illustration
Art Objective 4.0.1.0.2: The Art Department
will establish photography classes.
Art Objective 4.0.1.0.3: The Art Department
will obtain proper studio/lab facilities with support systems
consistent with OSHA standards.
Computer Science Objective 4.0.1.0.1: Continue
to develop degree/s in the technical and creative aspects
of e- commerce and web development. Discussion: There is
a demand for Internet related information technology expertise.
We have the foundation in place to support new program
emphasis areas in Web Development, Web Design, and Web
Networking.
Computer Science Objective 4.0.1.0.2: Work
with other college departments on the creation of courses
and programs. Discussion: Our efforts in the development
of e-commerce programs indicate a need to work closely
with other RCC departments to support them as well as having
a need for their support.
Early Childhood Education Objective 4.0.1.0.1:
Utilize distance learning for Early Childhood Education
coursework a. Establish at least 8 courses over the v-tel
interactive video system b. Establish at least 8 on-line
Early Childhood Education courses, ranging from 1-3 credits.
Health, P.E., and Recreation Objective 4.0.1.0.1:
To upgrade the sound system of the gymnasium.
Health, P.E., and Recreation Objective 4.0.1.0.2:
Find and develop an appropriate space/facility in Jackson
county to accommodate the special space needs of HPER courses
in conjunction with other RCC programs with unique space
requirements such as Theater, Art and Music.
Health, P.E., and Recreation Objective 4.0.1.0.3:
Create an improved atmosphere on the Redwood Campus with
the addition of an outdoor volleyball court and a fitness
circuit/walking path.
Library Objective 4.0.1.0.1: Maintain sufficient
up-to-date computers for electronic research by students,
faculty, and staff. Objectives: 1. Replace half of the
current computers at each of the two campus libraries.
2. Add 10 student-use computers at the Redwood Campus Library
and 10 at the RVC Campus.
Library Objective 4.0.1.0.2: Provide sufficient,
attractive space for work, study, research, and instruction
at the Redwood Campus and Riverside Campus libraries. Objectives:
1. Furnish the library space at Riverside Campus with sufficient
shelving to house currently owned materials and to accommodate
growth. 2. Continue planning for the partnership with Jackson
County Library Services and the Medford Urban Renewal Agency
in a joint-use facility in downtown Medford. 3. Install
adequate lighting in the Wiseman Center Library. 4. Explore
partnerships to seek grant funding for computers and assistive
technology.
Mathematics Objective 4.0.1.0.1: The Math
Department will maintain a pool of reliable and effective
part-time instructors in both counties. Objective: The
department will continue to advertise on the Math Department
web site and encourage qualified part-time instructors
to apply. Interviews will be held with qualified applicants
and references checked prior to hiring.
Respiratory Care Objective 4.0.1.0.1: Improve
physical resources/laboratory space and availability. Laboratory
must be of sufficient size to allow all students access
to all exercises and available to students outside of scheduled
laboratory times. The program will effectively provide
optional laboratory access for students in need of remediation
and/or additional exposure time with laboratory equipment
and supplies.
Science Objective 4.0.1.0.1: Dedicated classrooms
for science instruction.
Science Objective 4.0.1.0.2: Work with the
Facilities Committee and President’s Office to design
and build lab and lecture facilities in future construction
projects.
Theater Arts Objective 4.0.1.0.1: Work with
the Riverside Campus facilities committee to ensure space
for a Black Box Theater in the proposed RVC “Human
Arts Building,” while working on the upkeep of existing
Theater Arts space on the Redwood Campus.
Theater Arts Objective 4.0.1.0.2: Develop
one additional class, such as TA153 Theater Rehearsal and
Production to be added in the 01-02 year (or as soon as
resources allow).
4.0.1.2: Continue joint efforts to plan for the development of a third campus that will emphasize technical programs, full service to students, and extensive support to business and workforce development with sufficient facilities to accommodate at least 1200 FTE by 2010-2011. 4.0.1.3: Begin the development of two new professional technical programs 4.0.1.4: Pilot within the Early Childhood Education program an on-line delivery for its entry-level CDA curriculum. 4.0.1.5: Revise curriculum as part of a three-year program to develop a broad range of modularized, competency based courses. 4.2: The college will collaboratively support ongoing planning and development of services to implement the Workforce Investment Act regionally and statewide. Developmental Studies Goal 4.2.1: Developmental
Studies will participate with the Youth Council to implement
the Workforce Investment Act regionally.
4.3: The college will expand workforce training services (beyond
the 2001/02 level) throughout the college district.
ABE / GED Objective 4.2.1.0.1: By fall 2002
the ABE Department will appoint a representative to participate
in the regional WIA Youth Council activities.
Student Employment Objective 4.2.1.0.1: Student
Employment Services will implement the Employment Skills
Training Program (EST) a WIA eleigible program designed
for short-term on the job training combined with credit
courses.
Administrative Services Goal 4.3.1: Information
Technology will continue to maintain the RVWorkforce List-Serve
for the SOSGAP Project grant.
4.4: Based on a review of college resources and service needs,
the college will support community learning centers throughout
the district at strategic locations.
Developmental Studies Goal 4.3.1: Developmental Studies will continue its collaborative efforts with internal and external partners to provide basic skills instruction under the Title I provisions. ABE / GED Objective 4.3.1.0.1: By spring
2003, the ABE Department will provide at least one basic
skills training under the WIA Title I provisions in collaboration
with BCLS Contracted Training Department.
ABE / GED Objective 4.3.1.0.2: The ABE Department
will explore with BCLS and Transciones the feasibility
of establishing an outreach center in the West Medford
area.
Developmental Studies Goal 4.4.1: The Developmental
Studies Division will collaborate with the local WIA through
the Rogue Valley Workforce Development Council to provide information
on basic skills services available to workforce partners in
the region and provide the local WIA board with performance
data on basic skill improvement for regional WIA reports.
ABE / GED Objective 4.4.1.0.1: The ABE directors
will provide basic skills schedule every term to the ERC
and other WIA partners.
ABE / GED Objective 4.4.1.0.2: The ABE directors
will provide year-end Title II performance measures data
for inclusion into Title I yearly reports.
Business and Community Learning Services
Goal 5.0.1: Support the distinct program bases at the third
campus and locate BCLS programs and courses based on the specific
needs of the community and the infrastructure available.
5.1: To achieve increased effectiveness of service delivery while
maintaining or improving efficiency and cost savings, the Executive
Team will select at least two critical processes annually for review
by President’s Council for implementation by the appropriate
division(s).5.0.1.1: BCLS will manage and develop processes,
programs, and services that are efficient, affordable, effective,
and responsive.
Human Resources & College Advancement Goal 5.0.1:
The division will provide comprehensive, efficient, high-quality
service on behalf of the internal and external customers it serves.
5.0.1.2: BCLS will continue to respond to student satisfaction surveys and participate in interdivisional planning efforts by taking a leadership role in serving non- traditional students. 5.0.1.3: BCLS will address issues identified in the Student Satisfaction Survey and will prepare a report to be presented to President's Council by Fall 2002. 5.0.1.4: BCLS will implement any relevant divisional recommendations of the 2001 Accreditation Report to be complete not later than three months before the return visit of the accreditation team. 5.0.1.5: BCLS will continue to support development of short-term vocational training related to industry at the third campus. Community Relations Goal 5.0.1.0.1:
To develop college marketing that is customer-focused,
cohesive, and full-service.
5.0.1.0.1.1: Institutional marketing is based
in and/or coordinated by Community Relations.
5.0.1.0.1.2: Full-service marketing services are provided to the college community. 5.0.1.0.1.3: Establish a public information/employment center in Medford in cooperation with Human Resources and Student Employment. 5.2: Rogue will maintain interdivisional planning efforts to improve student satisfaction ratings achieving parity among campuses by winter 2002-03. Student Services Goal 5.2.1: Student Services
Council will review the student satisfaction survey results
by campus and formulate appropriate responses of reallocation
of budget and personnel resources.
5.3: Each division will implement a review of issues identified
in the Student Satisfaction Survey with a report to President's
Council by fall 2002.
Administrative Services Goal 5.3.1: Administrative
Services will review and respond timely to suggestions regarding
Administrative Service functions from the student satisfaction
survey.
5.4: Rogue will implement the recommendations of the 2001 Accreditation
Report within appropriate time frames.
Developmental Studies Goal 5.3.1: The Developmental Studies Division will review issues identified in the Student Satisfaction Survey and report to President's Council the results by Fall 2002. By Fall 2002 the Division will coordinate with Institutional Effectiveness Task Force (IETF) to develop Student Satisfaction Surveys for use with non-credit programs and special services. ABE / GED Objective 5.3.1.0.1: The Adult
Basic Education and Developmental Education departments
will collaborate with BCLS to develop a Student Satisfaction
Survey for use with non- credit students.
Developmental Education Objective 5.3.1.0.1:
By Fall 2002 the Developmental Education Department will
identify any less than satisfactory ratings on the Student
Satisfaction Survey and implement a plan to improve student
satisfaction on those issues.
5.3.1.1: Issue to address with an action plan
implemented by mid-year 2002-2003: availability and approachability
of faculty academic advisors.
Student Services Goal 5.3.1: Student Services will support
the successful transition of the Noel-Levitz Student Success
Survey through the use of improved survey tools, by assisting
in the identification of a representative survey sample,and developing
appropriate analysis and responses to areas of students' concerns,
in order to directly affect the quality and quantity of services
to students.5.3.1.2: Issue to address with an action plan implemented by mid-year 2002-2003: timely feedback to students about progress in a course. 5.3.1.3: Issue to address with an action plan implemented by mid-year 2002-2003: perception of impartiality in faculty treatment of individual students. Administrative Services Goal 5.4.1: Administrative
Services will respond to issues raised by Accreditation in
regards to Facilities and Financial Planning.
5.5: Based on community need and college resources, the college
will continue to develop distinctive programs and services at each
campus.
Developmental Studies Goal 5.4.1: By Fall 2002 the Developmental Studies Division will implement a plan addressing the Fall 2001 NWCAA accreditation recommendations and the OCCWD ABE evaluation recommendations, including the implementation of a master technology and replacement plan. ABE / GED Objective 5.4.1.0.1: By Summer
2002 the ABE Department will implement a plan to address
the recommendations of the November 2001 OCCWD evaluation,
specifically managed enrollment and student retention activities.
ABE / GED Objective 5.4.1.0.2: By Fall 2002
each Developmental Studies Department will submit a master
technology and replacement plan to the Technology Committee
for inclusion into the institutional plan.
Administration Objective 5.4.1.0.1: By Fall
2002 each Developmental Studies Department will submit
a master technology and replacement plan to the Technology
Committee for inclusion into the institutional plan.
Developmental Education Objective 5.4.1.0.1:
By Fall 2002 each Developmental Studies Department will
submit a master technology and replacement plan to the
Technology Committee for inclusion into the institutional
plan.
GED Testing Objective 5.4.1.0.1: By Fall
2002 each Developmental Studies Department will submit
a master technology and replacement plan to the Technology
Committee for inclusion into the institutional plan.
Support Services Objective 5.4.1.0.1: By
Fall 2002 each Developmental Studies Department will submit
a master technology and replacement plan to the Technology
Committee for inclusion into the institutional plan.
Administrative Services Goal 5.5.1: Administrative
Services will assist other divisions in providing quality programs,
services, and affordable access.
5.5.1.1: Develop a tool to allow community education
instructors to post detailed class descriptions, respond to
questions from students and post grades.
5.5.1.2: Business Services will recommend to the board an expansion of the existing installment plan to all students. Administrative Services Goal 6.0.1: Administrative
Services will support the development of the multicultural
community at Rogue Community College.
6.1: Baseline data, such as regional demographics, current staffing
levels and service will continue to be developed.
6.0.1.1: Administrative Services will develop
an alternate web site that is written in Spanish.
Business and Community Learning Services Goal 6.0.1:
Continue to support the college in its efforts to recognize and
serve a more diverse community.
6.0.1.2: Administrative Services will provide service to the multi-cultural community by asking various departments to include Hispanic information to post on their web site. The goal will be to have a Hispanic link on major sites i.e., student services, enrollment services, business office. 6.0.1.1: BCLS will be responsive to new demographic
data in the development of new programs and services.
6.0.1.2: BCLS will encourage the college's efforts to assign appropriate staff support to the development of the multi-cultural community at RCC. 6.0.1.3: BCLS will offer trainings in Spanish for Adult Driver Training, computer training, and pesticide training courses; will increase distance learning offerings; and will expand services in the Illinois Valley. Developmental Studies Goal 6.1.1: The Developmental
Studies Division will develop baseline data on the impact of
the new GED 2002 exam on enrollment in GED preparation and
official testing services.
6.2: The college will continue to assign appropriate staff support
to the development of the multi-cultural community at RCC.
ABE / GED Objective 6.1.1.0.1: By Summer
2002 the ABE Department will collaborate with area high
school districts to implement the new state GED Option
Waiver and revise the referral process.
GED Testing Objective 6.1.1.0.1: The GED
Testing Department will develop baseline data on the new
GED 2002 testing by Winter 2003.
Student Services Goal 6.2.1: Student Services,
through the Office of Diversity, will make recommendations
to the college regarding cultural diversity initiatives.
6.3: The college will increase the number of multi-cultural students
and staff recruited and retained to more adequately reflect the
needs of our region.
Administration Objective 6.2.1.0.1: The Student
Services administration, in conjunction with the Office
of Diversity and the Cultural Diversity Task Force, will
develop and implement mini grants that will be offered
to our college community to promote the mission of the
College, which is to "enrich its community by embracing
equality and diversity."
Developmental Studies Goal 6.3.1: The Developmental
Studies Division will increase its services to non-English
speaking students and high school dropouts.
ABE / GED Objective 6.3.1.0.1: If application
for even start grant funds is successful, the ABE Department
will offer family literacy classes to native Spanish speakers
in the White City area.
Student Services Goal 6.3.1: Student Services, along with the Office of Diversity, will engage in a college-wide planning effort to improve the academic and campus climate by increasing student and staff awareness and appreciation of cultural issues through increased student involvement and the support of college-wide projects. Art Galleries Objective 6.3.1.0.1: The Galleries
will continue to schedule exhibits which educate viewers
about other cultures.
Student Life Objective 6.3.1.0.1: The Student
Life Department will assist with taking students to the
Oregon Diversity Institute and mentoring their roles back
on the college campuses.
TRIO Objective 6.3.1.0.1: The TRIO Student
Support Services program will offer one cultural enrichment
activity to TRIO students per month during the 2002-03
academic year.
Administrative Services Goal 7.0.1: Administrative
Services will collaborate with other departments/divisions
to benefit the College as a whole.
7.1: The college will continue to expand/increase collaborative
new training and other ventures across departments/divisions to
the community at large.
7.0.1.1: Business Services and Enrollment Services
will continue to explore the possibility of establishing a “One-Stop” capability
for students in the areas of Registration and Cashiering.
Business and Community Learning Services Goal 7.0.1:
Develop and expand collaborations with individual and groups
in our communities and within the college.
7.0.1.2: Auxiliary Services will collaborate with Instructional and Student Services divisions to further pursue the possibilities towards developing Child Care opportunities in both Josephine and Jackson counties. 7.0.1.3: All Administrative Services departments are looking at ways to cross train and assist in staff development with the goal of enhancing abilities to perform multi-function tasks. 7.0.1.4: Once the HR automation project is online, Administrative Services will train appropriate staff members. 7.0.1.5: Administrative Services will continue to give training as needed for RogueNet applications. 7.0.1.1: BCLS will continue collaborative efforts
with Instructional Services and Developmental Studies and will
develop new collaborative relationships with other RCC divisions
as needed in 2002-03.
Human Resources & College Advancement Goal 7.0.1:
The division will contribute to collaborative processes at the
college through effective communications, comprehensive new-employee
orientations, and participation in appropriate deliberative bodies.
7.0.1.2: BCLS will continue to take a leadership role in representing and serving the industrial and business stakeholders of the community. 7.0.1.3: BCLS will continue to work collaboratively with the VA Domiciliary toward continued program and facility development according to our Enhanced Use Agreement. Community Relations Goal 7.0.1.0.1:
To improve the quality and effectiveness of our work: marketing
the college, producing college publications, disseminating
college information, coordinating events and conducting
public relations with the community.
7.0.1.0.1.1: Efficiency is improved in the
production of publications and in the accurate, timely
dissemination of college information.
Human Resources Goal 7.0.1.0.1: Human Resources department
will continue to improve hiring and new employment orientation
procedures.
7.0.1.0.1.2: A unique, uniform look for all college publications is developed. 7.0.1.0.1.3: Processes are developed for evaluating efficacy of promotional efforts. 7.0.1.0.1.4: Events and outreach efforts are further enhanced and expanded. 7.0.1.0.1.1: Publish Human Resources procedures
for managers and staff no later than June 2003.
7.0.1.0.1.2: Expand new employee orientation to a full day - fall 2002. 7.0.1.0.1.3: Increase reliance on internet recruitment sites – ongoing. 7.0.1.0.1.4: Develop web-based employment application process with RCC internet department – fall 2002. Computer Science Objective 7.0.1.0.1: Renew
efforts to collaborate and coordinate a smooth articulation
for our students transferring to Southern Oregon University
as well as other Oregon Universities. Discussion: Many
of our students transfer to SOU and OSU a smooth articulation
is good for the health of our programs.
Computer Science Objective 7.0.1.0.2: Renew
efforts to train and support departmental staff in new
technologies. Discussion: We are challenged to keep abreast
of the most current technologies and must support our teaching
staff with training, trade periodicals, and books.
Construction Technology Objective 7.0.1.0.1:
Continue development of community and industry partnerships.
a. Increase the number of community projects by adding
at least two new community partners. b. Increase participation
of the advisory committee in degree areas of emphasis,
further developing at least two emphasis areas. c. Increase
offerings in Josephine County to better serve students
as well as industry and community activities.
Construction Technology Objective 7.0.1.0.2:
The Construction Technology Program will maintain an active
role in the regional development of Rogue Community College.
a. Participate in bond levy activities. b. Assist in the
planning and development of a Professional Technical Center
for Jackson County.
Criminal Justice Objective 7.0.1.0.1: Maintain
a positive working relationship with the criminal justice
agencies in Jackson and Josephine Counties.
Criminal Justice Objective 7.0.1.0.2: Maintain
and, where appropriate, enhance effective relations with
Southern Oregon University’s Criminology Program
for benefit of our students and in support of education
and training needs of regional criminal justice agencies.
Criminal Justice Objective 7.0.1.0.3: Review
Criminal Justice Program’s structure in relation
to interaction and communication with agencies to include
implementing appropriate strategies to facilitate effective
program advisory input from agencies.
Diesel Technology Objective 7.0.1.0.1: To
add a computer to the current inventory so that students
will have access in the lab area to technical information.
Diesel Technology Objective 7.0.1.0.2: Replace
old and broken equipment and expand equipment inventory
according to student numbers and needs.
Early Childhood Education Objective 7.0.1.0.1:
Continue articulation with Southern Oregon University (SOU)
a. Meet with ECE faculty at SOU at least 3 times per year
b. With SOU faculty, develop a proposal for a joint 4-year
Early Childhood Development degree between SOU and RCC
c. Refine the proposed degree requirement and coordinate
RCC syllabi with SOU syllabi as part of the degree proposal
Electronics Objective 7.0.1.0.1: Expand by
20% members of the program’s technical advisory committee
with an emphasis on increasing communications industry
representation.
Electronics Objective 7.0.1.0.2: Translate
curriculum offerings, delivery methods, and emerging technologies
to reflect future student and industry needs.
Emergency Medical Technology Objective 7.0.1.0.1:
Continue to strengthen relationships with clinical agencies
and establish a more efficient communication system and
follow-through with clinical agencies.
Fire Science Objective 7.0.1.0.1: Refine
the Outreach program to include a more comprehensive delivery
of upgrade training courses to local fire departments.
Help Desk Objective 7.0.1.0.1: Enhance the
productivity of RCC staff by increasing their technological
literacy Objectives: 1. Offer individual, departmental
and institutionally global training sessions 2. Update
resources, such as pertinent web sites and written documentation,
making them accessible for the benefit of staff
High School Outreach Objective 7.0.1.0.1:
Maintain the average 2+2 FTE. Measurement Method: This
percentage will be a result of averaging the past 2 years
plus 2001-02 enrollment.
High School Outreach Objective 7.0.1.0.2:
Coordinate a High School Outreach Committee with Student
Services. Measurement Method: Jackie Cruz, Sue Orris, Jose
Chavez and Student Outreach Helpers will meet with Patti
and BJ on a regular basis to develop marketing strategies
for high schools and incorporate marketing products from
#2 above. Records will be kept on all marketing efforts.
Industrial Welding Objective 7.0.1.0.1: Further
utilize by 10% Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) placement
and feedback from Industry and students to ensure that
the industry and community of interest needs and requirements
are met. Review and revise the welding program as needed
to meet these indicated needs and upgrades.
Instructional Media Objective 7.0.1.0.1:
A continuing long-range goal of the Media department is
to make our services more user friendly and less labor
intensive. This system will allow faculty to maintain Web-based
resources with little of no knowledge of html or Web- authoring
software.
Instructional Media Objective 7.0.1.0.2:
Working with the Jackson Educational Service District,
develop an Educational Access Channel that serves both
Jackson and Josephine counties.
Library Objective 7.0.1.0.1: Continue developing
the SOLIS computer system online, integrating library services
of RCC, Josephine County, Jackson County and Klamath County.
Objectives: 1. Develop reserve book room feature in conjunction
with vendor. 2. Continue developing online acquisitions
and serials control procedures; transfer data to SOLIS.
3. Continue to train staff in the use of the upgraded SOLIS
system. 4. Continue to actively participate in the governance
and development of SOLIS.
Library Objective 7.0.1.0.2: Give students,
faculty, and staff access to electronic resources that
meet their information needs. Objectives: 1. Continue to
develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with SOLIS
libraries and SOU Library, including the development of
committees for Collection Development and Patron Access.
2. Implement Ariel software and hardware for interlibrary
loans. 3. Explore the feasibility of enhancing electronic
access by creating an Electronic reference desk, an electronic
interlibrary loan request system, and electronic reserves.
4. Continue to train support staff and student workers
to assist in electronic research.
Massage Therapy Objective 7.0.1.0.1: Continue
the massage profession outreach with community such as
Hospice and the medical community to promote.
SOU Express Objective 7.0.1.0.1: Coordinate
with ABE and GED Learning Centers for students
§ Design brochures geared towards ABE and GED students
promoting Express
§ Visit Market Street and Fir Street Learning Centers to
promote Express
§ Coordinate with coordinators of the two learning centers
for Express
Science Objective 7.0.1.0.1: Develop check
list for new employees that will let them know where to
get what the need as a new employee.
7.0.1.2: Create with other areas of the college an additional measurement of student involvement and satisfaction at RCC. 7.0.1.3: Develop an orientation for part-time instructors on videotape or through a web- based format. Developmental Studies Goal 7.1.1: The Developmental
Studies Division will continue to expand and increase collaborative
new training and other ventures across departments/divisions
and to the community at large.
7.2: The college will continue to build relationships with community
partners and will engage them in collaborative efforts intended
to both inform and involve them in strategic planning for the future.
ABE / GED Objective 7.1.1.0.1: In collaboration
with Student Services the ABE Department will implement
an electronic advising system by fall 2002.
Developmental Education Objective 7.1.1.0.1:
The Developmental Education department will review the
feedback from the tutoring module utilized during FY 01-02
and revise the trainings if needed.
Support Services Objective 7.1.1.0.1: By
spring 2003 the Support Services Coordinator will offer
two departmental faculty trainings on students with disabilities,
using the new faculty training model from OHSU.
Support Services Objective 7.1.1.0.2: Through
the procurement of a WIA Department of Labor grant, the
Support Services Coordinator will participate as a presenter
for One-Stop staff training on disability awareness.
Student Services Goal 7.2.1: Student Services
will insure that appropriate programs and services will have
an advisory committee consisting of members from the internal
campus community as well as from the community at large.
7.3: The college will work collaboratively with the VA Domiciliary
toward continued program and facility development according to
our joint "Enhanced Use Agreement."Business and Community Learning Services
Goal 8.0.1: Improve communication and participatory decision-making
processes for the division.
8.1: President’s Council will annually review the effectiveness
of the various college committees and their roles as part of the
college’s participatory decision-making processes.
8.0.1.1: BCLS will annually review the effectiveness
of the divisional college committees and their roles as part
of the division and the college's participatory decision-making
process.
Human Resources & College Advancement Goal 8.0.1:
The division will contribute to collaborative processes at the
college through effective communications, comprehensive new-employee
orientations, and participation in appropriate deliberative bodies.
The division will continue to assess its procedures, assignments,
and responsibilities to increase effectiveness and enhance customer
service.
8.0.1.2: BCLS will continue to build and enhance its communication processes to better inform staff, faculty, and students while encouraging their increased participation in college decision-making. Community Relations Goal 8.0.1.0.1:
To develop a well-trained, cross-functional staff.
8.0.1.0.1.1: Full training is provided in
all relevant software.
Community Relations Goal 8.0.1.0.2: To maintain a
healthy, well-functioning work environment with team-based
processes that promotes emotional wellbeing, creativity,
and job satisfaction
8.0.1.0.1.2: Staff members are cross-trained to provide backup, better understanding of each other’s jobs, and greater efficiency in the department. 8.0.1.0.2.1: All Community Relations staff
members are included in appropriate-level decision making
and problem solving.
Human Resources Goal 8.0.1.0.1: Human Resources department
will strengthen and improve communications within the department
and with other areas of the college.
8.0.1.0.2.2: Creativity and innovation are encouraged and rewarded. 8.0.1.0.1.1: In 2002-03, establish a firm
schedule of department meetings.
Human Resources Goal 8.0.1.0.2: Strengthen Human
Resources Team processes and clarify responsibilities.
8.0.1.0.1.2: In 2002-03, create a Human Resources column in The Log on a regular basis. 8.0.1.0.1.3: Create a Human Resources handbook in 2002-03. 8.0.1.0.2.1: Define responsibility for: workers
compensation; unemployment claims; criminal records; Human
Resources job descriptions; management weekend and evening
coverage; surveys and reports; delegation, team-based approach.
8.0.1.0.2.2: Conduct semi-annual retreats for better collaboration and planning. Administrative Services Goal 8.1.1: Administrative
Services will continue to encourage staff to participate in
college-wide committees.
8.2: The college will continue to build and enhance its communication
processes to better inform staff, faculty, and students and encourage
their increased participation in college decision-making.
Administrative Services Goal 8.2.1: Administrative
Services will encourage communication and education between
staff, students & faculty concerning decisions made in
the Administrative Services division.
8.2.1.1: Business Services will have cross-divisional
meetings for decision-making.
Developmental Studies Goal 8.2.1: The Developmental Studies
Division will enhance its communication and decision- making
processes by including DS classified, faculty and students to
participate in divisional planning.
8.2.1.2: Administrative Services will work with other divisional councils as appropriate and requested. Administration Objective 8.2.1.0.1: By fall
2002 the Developmental Studies Administration will recruit
classified staff, faculty and students to participate in
the divisional management team meetings.
Student Employment Objective 8.2.1.0.1: Student
Employment Services will work on strengthening departmental
and interpersonal communication skills and methods.
Administrative Services Goal 9.0.1: Administrative
Services will increase efforts to enrich student lives.
9.1: The Student Life Development Plan, developed in 2001-02, will
be implemented as appropriate beginning in fall of 2002. The plan
will be reviewed annually and measured against the student satisfaction
survey results.
9.0.1.1: Usability studies will be developed
to measure the efficiency of Web site navigation. A redesign
of the site will be implemented semi-annually as well as navigation
updates and changes as a result of the usability testing.
Business and Community Learning Services Goal 9.0.1:
Continue to support efforts to enrich student life, the learning
environment, and foster individual responsibility and mutual
respect.
9.0.1.1: BCLS will provide input to the Student
Life Development Plan that addresses the needs of non-traditional
students.
9.0.1.2: BCLS will incorporate the current student rights and responsibilities statement into all divisional processes as appropriate and update as needed. 9.0.1.3: BCLS will continue to strengthen advisory committee membership effectiveness by actively recruiting business and graduate student members. 9.0.1.4: BCLS will participate in the institution's quarterly focus groups to encourage student, staff, management, and faculty collaboration. 9.0.1.5: BCLS will provide input as requested for additional measurements of student satisfaction for non-traditional students. 9.0.1.6: BCLS will support the District-wide Child Care Service Plan addressing needs of non-traditional students and staff that was developed in 2001-02. Administrative Services Goal 9.1.1: The
IT Department will continue to develop online applications
in support of the Student Life Plan.
9.2: The current student rights and responsibilities statement
will be more widely incorporated into all college processes and
updated as needed.
Developmental Studies Goal 9.1.1: Student Services Goal 9.1.1: 9.1 Student Services will assist, when possible, with the implementation of the Student Life Plan designed to enhance social, cultural, multi-cultural, co-curricular, recreational, community service and campus governance involvement. Art Galleries Objective 9.1.1.0.1: The Galleries
will continue to work collaboratively with the Student
Life Department in the planning and presentation of gallery
activities which enhance the education of our students
and committee.
Art Galleries Objective 9.1.1.0.2: The Galleries
will participate in the RCC Welcome Back Day on the Redwood
campus.
Student Employment Objective 9.1.1.0.1: Student
Employment Services will expand its placement support to
students engaged in or looking for campus-based employment.
Student Life Objective 9.1.1.0.1: The Student
Life Department will continue to work collaboratively with
Administrative Services, Instructional and Community Relations
divisions to provide an updated and informative college
calendar of events and activities.
Student Life Objective 9.1.1.0.2: The Student
Life Department will continue to work collaboratively with
Administrative Services to provide a current website of
student life components.
Student Life Objective 9.1.1.0.3: The Student
Life Department will work collaboratively with instructional
departments to offer one co-curricular activity per term
on each campus.
Student Life Objective 9.1.1.0.4: The Student
Life Department will work with ASRCC intramural director
and the health and PE department to offer one intramural
activity per term on each campus.
Student Life Objective 9.1.1.0.5: The Student
Life Department will work with Club Latino to present educational
opportunities to high school Hispanic students.
TRIO Objective 9.1.1.0.1: The TRIO Student
Support Services program will participate in the RCC Welcome
Back Day on the Redwood Campus. TRIO staff will support
the Welcome Day by assisting in the creation, implementation
and actual events. TRIO will provide student participation
by requesting new TRIO students to attend.
Student Services Goal 9.2.1: Student Services
will develop an appropriate process to diseminate information
and interpretation of the student rights and responsibilities
statement and assist to clarify the role of faculty and staff.
9.3: Appropriate campus committees and councils will be encouraged
to seek student input or representation and establish a baseline
for future use.
Developmental Studies Goal 9.3.1: The Developmental
Studies Division will recruit students for divisional and departmental
planning and evaluation activities.
9.4: Focus groups will meet quarterly to encourage student, staff,
management, and faculty collaboration.9.5: Additional measurements of student involvement and satisfaction will be developed to complement the annual student satisfaction survey as measurement tools. Student Services Goal 9.5.1: Student Services
will continue to use alternative service and program specific
surveys to validate outcomes based programs and services.
9.6: The District-wide Child Care Service Plan addressing needs
of students and staff developed in 2001-02 will have its initial
phase implemented in Fall 2002.Art Galleries Objective 9.5.1.0.1: The galleries
will conduct a survey of viewers to discover how the exhibits
are being received and what other types of exhibits would
be of interest.
Counseling Objective 9.5.1.0.1: Student satisfaction
and retention are at the heart of the counseling mission
and it is imperative that we evaluate programs and services
using specifically created tools. By spring 2003 we will
document the related outcomes associated with Orientation,
Tier II Advising, Personal and Career Counseling, and Human
development programs as identified using student, staff
and college wide input from counseling evaluation processes
and the Noel-Levitz student satisfaction survey.
Enrollment Services Objective 9.5.1.0.1:
Enrollment Services will work with IT to add an online
satisfaction survey to the Internet registration program.
Business and Community Learning Services
Goal 10.0.1: Support the college's increased efforts to provide
quality alternative access and learning opportunities.
10.1: The college will increase and promote alternative delivery
of services and courses at a growth rate of 10% per year, for the
period 2002-2005, measured against 2000-2001 baselines.
10.0.1.1: BCLS will increase alternative delivery
of services and courses to 220 for 2002- 03 and 5% per year
thereafter.
Instructional Services Goal 10.0.1: The Division will
improve its instructional outreach capacities in the Southern
Oregon region.
10.0.1.2: BCLS will be an active participant in providing services for those with learning disabilities and other special needs. 10.0.1.3: BCLS will continue to support efforts to expand financial assistance and scholarships for non-traditional and non-credit students. Art Objective 10.0.1.0.1: The Art Department
will pursue the acquisition of grant funding for department
equipment and instructional needs
Automotive Objective 10.0.1.0.1: Seek additional
funding to upgrade equipment technology to meet program
needs based upon inventory replacement schedule
Criminal Justice Objective 10.0.1.0.1: Secure
adequate funding to maintain the department’s academic
programs and support services to agencies, including funding
the development of a regional Criminal Justice Education
and Training Resource Center.
Diesel Technology Objective 10.0.1.0.1: Construct
a 30' X 30' storage building at the Crater Lake Center
to provide equipment storage for all departments at that
location.
Fire Science Objective 10.0.1.0.1: Increase
equipment and A/V inventories to support Fire Science courses.
Foreign Language Objective 10.0.1.0.1: Set
up Foreign Language computers in the Riverside Writing
Lab.
Health, P.E., and Recreation Objective 10.0.1.0.1:
Purchase a new computer system to track physical conditioning
and weight training students working out in the gym.
Help Desk Objective 10.0.1.0.1: Deliver timely
and appropriate resolution to technical problems as they
arise Objectives: 1. Increase the staff of the Help Desk
at RVC to better serve the growing staff in Jackson County,
maintaining a 100 computers/tech ratio 2. Maintain small
inventory of necessary parts for repairs 3. Maintain computer
systems that can be swapped with staff computers when it
becomes necessary to bring staff computers to the Help
Desk for repairs 4. Maintain up-to-date hardware/software
configurations on Help Desk computers to accurately advise
staff of upgrade opportunities 5. Maintain computers at
the Help Desk so hardware/software configurations can be
tested before they become standard on campus
Help Desk Objective 10.0.1.0.2: Preserve
open communications with all departments of the college,
encouraging the sharing of ideas and needs Objectives:
1. Establish an electronic newsgroup for the sharing of
IT knowledge, problems and solutions 2. Provide a forum
for all departments to explore collaborative solutions
for expanding technological needs
High School Outreach Objective 10.0.1.0.1:
Develop appropriate marketing tools using the RCC Foundation
Grant and fund from Regional Perkins Tech Prep Grant. Measurement
Method: Marketing plan, posters, logo, PowerPoint presentation,
brochures, and so forth which can be used to market 2+2
and RCC Professional Technical programs.
High School Outreach Objective 10.0.1.0.2:
Develop an Annual Report in partnership with the Jackson
ESD with statistics on 2+2 and regional Perkins/Tech Prep
Grants. Measurement Method: New Annual Report will be published
in Fall 2001.
High School Outreach Objective 10.0.1.0.3:
Meet with 2+2 teachers at each high school to assess needs
and get updates on CAM planning. Measurement Method: Participate
in Program Quality Assurance High School Visitations with
Mike Van De Walker and Martha Murphy from the Jackson ESD
during Fall 2001.
Industrial Welding Objective 10.0.1.0.1:
Begin the Grant Writing Process so secure funds necessary
to purchase a new 100 ton x 10 foot hydraulic press brake
and a new 1/4" x 10 foot hydraulic shear.
Industrial Welding Objective 10.0.1.0.2:
Further implementation of an equipment replacement schedule
by 15% that is acceptable to Administration, Industry and
the Accreditation Board for upgrade and replacement of
our equipment.
Instructional Media Objective 10.0.1.0.1:
Increase Instructional Media Support for Riverside Campus
During spring 2001 the Media department lost one full-time
position at the Riverside Campus. One staff member currently
is responsible for all media services including classroom
equipment usage and training, IP video classroom, media
center staffing and providing support and training for
faculty and students involved in Web-based classes. Coverage
for evening hours has been eliminated. We will be looking
for some type of creative solution to resolve this issue.
Instructional Media Objective 10.0.1.0.2:
Increase distributed learning enrollments by 10% as outlined
in the Distributed Learning Strategic Plan.
Instructional Media Objective 10.0.1.0.3:
Implement IP video network connecting Redwood and Riverside
campuses for meeting and classes.
Library Objective 10.0.1.0.1: Create an adequate,
up-to-date core collection of print materials in support
of the curriculum. Objectives: 1. Restore the materials
budget to an adequate level as recommended in the Accreditation
Self Study. 2. Select and purchase an adequate number of
new books to support new and continuing programs. 3. Target
five sections of the collection for upgrading and weeding.
Library Objective 10.0.1.0.2: Assure that
information and research needs of all students are met.
Objectives: 1. Continue to survey students and use the
analysis to determine how to serve unmet needs. 2. Plan
for Table Rock Campus library needs.
Mathematics Objective 10.0.1.0.1: The Math
Department will improve our instructional outreach capabilities
in Southern Oregon. Objective: The department will offer
telecourse opportunities for Mth60, 65, and 95. Objective:
Research the feasibility of developing curriculum involving
alternate delivery methods (ie.: web courses and distributed
learning).
Respiratory Care Objective 10.0.1.0.1: Assist
graduates in preparing for credentialing exams by offering
use of campus facilities, computers, and software. (Divisional
goal III.B.5)
Science Objective 10.0.1.0.1: Expand 2+2
articulation sites in Jackson Co.
Science Objective 10.0.1.0.2: Develop a plan
to offer Saturday elementary school programs.
Social Science/Human Services Objective 10.0.1.0.1:
Offer at least one additional telecourse section of GEOG120
during winter term.
10.0.1.2: Collaborate with other areas of the college in supporting a successful bond levy in Jackson County. 10.0.1.3: Improve regional Certificate of Advanced Mastery (CAM) activities with secondary school districts and present a progress report to the RCC Board. 10.0.1.4: Increase alternative delivery of services and courses at a growth rate of 8% per year for the 2001-2002 and 2002-2003. 10.0.1.5: Work to restore program material and supplies allocations to the levels budgeted in 2000-2001. Developmental Studies Goal 10.1.1: The
Developmental Studies Division will promote alternative delivery
of services by adding additional online tutoring to students.
10.2: The college will update its needs assessment of and increase
opportunities for those with special needs.
Developmental Education Objective 10.1.1.0.1:
Based on awarding of Title III Grant, Developmental Education
will add one online credit course and implement online
tutoring at 10 hours per week by Winter 2003.
Art Galleries Objective 10.1.1.0.1: The galleries
will investigate the viability of e-commerce to promote
gallery sales.
Counseling Objective 10.1.1.0.1: In order
to continue to effectively deliver the counseling services
of Placement testing, orientation, advising and retention
to students using our current level of technologies, we
will submit an equipment replacement schedule that will
include minimum specifications for functionality of each
service by winter term, 2002.
Enrollment Services Objective 10.1.1.0.1:
Enrollment Services will work with Internet Department
to increase alternate access for students. Additions and
improvements to the web site include:
· On-line tutorial for Internet registration
· Underage student information
· On-line forms for student use
· Continue to develop Degree Audit
Enrollment Services Objective 10.1.1.0.2:
To decrease response time on student enrollment and degree
verifications Enrollment Services will contract with the
National Student Clearinghouse.
Enrollment Services Objective 10.1.1.0.3:
Enrollment Services will collaborate with other Students
Services departments and IT to design and initiate a year-long
course reservation system to aid in student and Instructional
planning.
TRIO Objective 10.1.1.0.1: The TRIO Student
Support Services program will develop a Listserve service
for computer interaction amongst TRIO students and staff
utilizing the RCC/TRIO webpage.
Counseling Objective 10.1.2.0.1: Recognizing
the diverse access needs of the community college population
related to course offerings, the Human development department
will create one new on-line class for Fall 2002 delivery.
Financial Aid Objective 10.1.2.0.1: The Financial
Aid Department will assess and simplify the Federal Stafford
Loan application and delivery process, to promote accurate
and timely student access to needed funding.
Student Employment Objective 10.1.2.0.1:
Student Employment Services will develop an on-line employment
skills service delivery module.
Administrative Services Goal 10.2.1: Administrative
Services will increase opportunities for those with learning
disabilities and other special needs.
10.3: The college will support efforts to expand financial assistance
and scholarships for non-traditional and non-credit students.
10.2.1.1: Facilities will be continually assessed
for opportunities to provide better accessibility and barrier
removal.
Developmental Studies Goal 10.2.1: The Developmental
Studies Division will increase opportunities for those with special
needs by utlizing distributed learning in basic skills instruction.
Support Services Objective 10.2.1.0.1: By
Fall 2002 the Support Services Department will develop
a formal agreement with Goodwill Technology Services to
identify what level of adaptive technology services they
can provide to students at both Jackson and Josephine counties
campuses.
Support Services Objective 10.2.2.0.1: By
Fall 2002, the Support Services Department will hire and
train a student lab aide to provide assistance at the RVC
adaptive lab.
Support Services Objective 10.2.2.0.2: The
Support Services Department will increase the Jackson County
Support Services Advisor from .6 FTE to 1.0 FTE by September
2002 to meet increased service level needs in Jackson County.
Support Services Objective 10.2.2.0.3: The
Support Services Department will increase clerical support
to Jackson County Support Services office from .5 FTE to
1.0 FTE by Winter 2003 to support increased student demand.
Support Services Objective 10.2.2.0.4: By
Winter 2003 the Support Services Department will revise
the Adaptive Tech Specialist job description to address
evolving college needs of adaptive tech services in both
counties.
Support Services Objective 10.2.2.0.5: By
Spring 2003 the Support Services staff will coordinate
with other departments, including the library, computer
labs, and Writing Lab, to develop a transition plan to
provide adaptive technology in those facilities.
Support Services Objective 10.2.3.0.1: Beginning
Fall 2002 Support Services Department will provide adaptive
technology demonstrations and instruction to at least five
students with learning disabilities per term.
Art Galleries Objective 10.2.1.0.1: The galleries
will continue to present exhibits which educate about special
needs or disabilities.
Art Galleries Objective 10.2.1.0.2: The galleries
will hold wheelchair event fall 02 to continue to increase
awareness of disabilities.
Developmental Studies Goal 10.3.1: The
Developmental Studies Division will support efforts for financial
assistance and scholarships for non-traditional and non-credit
students by working with the Youth Council and GED Scholarships.
ABE / GED Objective 10.3.1.0.1: By Spring
2003 the ABE Department representative on WIA Youth Council
will obtain funding from that group for the basic skills
fee and GED testing fees.
TRIO Objective 10.3.1.0.1: The TRIO Student
Support Services program will offer scholarship essay writing,
financial planning, funding your education, and consumer
credit workshops to the 150 students to be served during
2002-03.
Administrative Services Goal 11.0.1: Administrative
Services will continue to make RCC a more “family friendly”
employer.
11.1: College-sponsored training activity in 2002-03 will include
a special focus on safety and emergency practices.
11.0.1.1: Administrative Services, along with
the College’s Agent of Record and the Health and Wellness
Committee, will continue to review appropriate benefit plans
for RCC employees to ensure that RCC employees are getting
the best benefit for the lowest out-of-pocket expense.
Business and Community Learning Services Goal 11.0.1:
Continue to strengthen and develop the quality of staff and faculty
as well as foster a safe, humane, and supportive working and
learning environment.
11.0.1.2: IT Department will continue to support efforts of staff to learn and implement the next generation of front-end development languages. 11.0.1.1: BCLS will participate in college-sponsored
training activity in 2002-03, which will include a special
focus on safety and emergency practicies as well as diverse
clientele including Spanish language skills.
Human Resources & College Advancement Goal 11.0.1:
Through the effective fulfillment of its responsibilities, the
division will play a lead role in strengthening and developing
the quality of college staff and faculty.
11.0.1.2: BCLS will encourage staff to attend regularly scheduled collective bargaining information meetings. 11.0.1.3: BCLS will continue to support the Teaching and Learning Cetner and those whom it serves. 11.0.1.4: BCLS will continue to offer training activities to staff as available in the areas of technology, office procedures, and increased effectiveness and productivity of college management, faculty, and staff as budgets and schedules permit. Community Relations Goal 11.0.1.0.1:
To develop a well-trained, cross-functional staff
11.0.1.0.1.1: Full training is provided in
all relevant software.
Community Relations Goal 11.0.1.0.2: To maintain
a healthy, well-functioning work environment with team-based
processes that promotes emotional wellbeing, creativity,
and job satisfaction
11.0.1.0.1.2: Staff members are cross-trained to provide backup, better understanding of each other’s jobs, and greater efficiency in the department. 11.0.1.0.2.1: All Community Relations staff
members are included in appropriate-level decision making
and problem solving.
Human Resources Goal 11.0.1.0.1: Develop draft proposal
for a new policy on reference checks for review at President’s
Council.
11.0.1.0.2.2: Creativity and innovation are encouraged and rewarded. 11.0.1.0.1.1: Research other community college
policies.
Human Resources Goal 11.0.1.0.2: Continue departmental
participation in college-wide standing committees.
11.0.1.0.1.2: Develop form for reporting reference information. 11.0.1.0.1.3: Identify responsibility for providing references on former employees, both student and other. 11.0.1.0.1.4: Integrate reference check policy into screening committee procedures. 11.0.1.0.2.1: Human Resources department
will continue to sponsor the Staff Development committee
and provide staff support: plan and implement Inservices;
staff picnics; holiday parties.
Human Resources Goal 11.0.1.0.3: Human Resources
staff will continue to actively participate in collaborative
bargaining processes.
11.0.1.0.2.2: Human Resources department will provide staff support for the Health and Wellness committee: coordinate brown-bag Health and Wellness meetings for RCC – fall 2002; enhance Health and Wellness newsletter. 11.0.1.0.3.1: Dean’s secretary will
take minutes at FAMAT.
Human Resources Goal 11.0.1.0.4: Human Resources
department will improve efficiency through the application
of technology, including web-based processes.
11.0.1.0.3.2: A successful Teamsters agreement will be completed – fall 2002. 11.0.1.0.3.3: Implement new Classified employee evaluation system – July 2002. 11.0.1.0.4.1: Implement employment-listings
telephone hotline.
11.0.1.0.4.2: Establish online employment applications. 11.0.1.0.4.3: Automate Human Resources forms. 11.0.1.0.4.4: Automate eligibility lists. 11.0.1.0.4.5: Automate evaluations. 11.0.1.0.4.6: Automate procedures. 11.0.1.0.4.7: Automate reports. Administrative Services Goal 11.1.1: The
Facilities Department will implement required yearly OSHA trainings.
11.2: The college will strengthen the collaborative collective-bargaining
processes through communications at regularly scheduled meetings.
Developmental Studies Goal 11.1.1: The Developmental Studies Division will train staff to respond appropriately to emergencies. GED Testing Objective 11.1.1.0.1: The GED
Testing Department will develop a plan for handling official
GED tests and testers in the event of an emergency.
Student Services Goal 11.2.1: Student Services
will continue to support representation from the division on
both CAMAT and FAMAT.
11.3: The college will continue to strengthen and support the Teaching
and Learning Center and those whom it serves.
Student Services Goal 11.3.1: Student Services
will work with the TLC to integrate FERPA policy into faculty
trainings.
11.4: The college will continue efforts to recruit and retain high
quality staff and faculty.
Enrollment Services Objective 11.3.1.0.1:
Enrollment Services will work with Information Technology
Department to develop an online FERPA tutorial for student
workers, faculty and staff, and will offer in-service FERPA
workshops.
Administrative Services Goal 11.4.1: Administrative
Services will be flexible and supportive in personal and professional
development of staff.
Developmental Studies Goal 11.4.1: The Developmental Studies Division will hire and train classified staff to cover the learning centers and tutoring centers during all open hours at every site. Developmental Education Objective 11.4.1.0.1:
By Spring 2003 the Developmental Education Department will
expand clerical hours in the tutoring centers and computer
labs to have coverage by trained staff during all open
hours.
Developmental Education Objective 11.4.1.0.2:
Developmental Education Department will have trained and
certified 75% of all tutors to by the end of Spring 2003.
Administration Objective 11.4.1.0.1: The
Student Services Administration will develop a management
evaluation tool to be used to evaluate SS management staff.
Administration Objective 11.4.1.0.2: The
Student Services Administration will develop a faculty
evaluation process for utilization in the 02-03 academic
year.
Counseling Objective 11.4.1.0.1: Having a
well-trained staff in student services is a key factor
towards enacting the mission statement of our area recognizing
this the counseling department will be the body primarily
responsible for training in the areas of student learning
theory and development and academic advising models and
theories. Training will emphasize application of these
theories while recognizing and responding to students as
individuals.
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