2014 Strategic Planning
Research, Background, and Other Considerations
Updates
In-Service Vision-Mission-Values Discussion, Oct 17, 2012 (.pptx)
Board of Trustees SWOT Analysis, Sept. 2011
Dr. Harrison's Presentation, April 2012 In-Service
Achieving the Dream Kickoff Presentation, Aug. 2012
The Strategic Planning process uses a data-driven approach to address the college's upcoming needs. The Steering Committee has interviewed stakeholders, both within the college and out in the community, and reviewed research.
Civic Engagement Planning Resources
- The Devil is in the Details: Defining Civic Engagement (M.Brabant and D.Braid, Journal of Higher Education an Engagement, Vol. 13, No.2, 2009)
- Stepping Forward As Stewards of Place: A Guide for Leading Public Engagement at State Colleges & Universities (AASCU Task Force, May 2002)
- Enhancing Access and Building a Campus Culture of Civic Engagement and Service Learning: A Dual Consortial Approach (Thomas R. Horgan and Deborah Scire, New Directions for Higher Education)
- Civic Engagement in Higher Education (John S. O'Connor, Change September/October 2006)
- A Brief Review of the Evidence on Civic Learning in Higher Education (prepared by Ashley Finley; distributed at AACU Annual Meeting, January 2012)
- Carnegie's Community Engagement Classification: Intentions and Insights
Workforce Development Planning Resources
- Sectoral Strategies for Low-Income Workers (Aspen Institute)
- Changing the Fortunes of America's Workforce: A Human Capital Challenge(McKinsey Global Institute)
- What is 21st Century Learning? (Excerpt)
- Pathways to Prosperity: Meeting the Challenges of Preparing Young Americans for the 21st Century (Harvard Graduate School of Education)
- American Association of Community Colleges
- Benchmarking Central Ohio 2011 - Highlights
- Benchmarking Central Ohio - Full Report
- Poverty Levels of Franklin County Students
- Lumina Foundation
- A Stronger Nation
- Complete College America
- Time is the Enemy
- Columbus Partnership
- Columbus 2020! Regional Economic Growth Strategy
- Discovery Workbook: Summary of Key Findings
Process
Strategic Planning Work Session Notes
Strategic Planning Forum Notes
Workforce Development and Civic Engagement resources
Phase 1: Mission, Vision & Values
Timeline
October 2011
Board retreat; kickoff Strategic Planning process
Fall In-Service; obtained preliminary input.
January-February 2012
Develop inclusive process for Phase I: Vision, Mission & Values
March 2012
Initial analysis; project plan development; schedule interviews
Project kickoff (email from Dr. Harrison)
Document review; conduct stakeholder interviews; draft analysis & vision themes
April 2012
* Session 1: Review interview feedback & document analysis; introduce & assess vision themes
May 2012
* Session 2: in‐depth discussion of emerging vision themes
- Dr. Harrison's Food for Thought
- May 11 presentation (.ppt)
- May 11 notes (.doc)
- Steering Committee roster
Meet with President's Cabinet to review plan & solicit input and feedback
- May 29 Cabinet presentation (.ppt)
- May 29 Cabinet notes (.doc)
- In attendance: Dr. David Harrison, Terri Gehr, Will Kopp, Dr. Jack Cooley, Dr. Deborah Coleman, Dr. Janet Rogers, Carol Thomas and Kathie Basehore.
Meet with College Planning Forum to review plan elements & solicit input and feedback
* Session 3: Review vision; discuss mission themes and values
June 2012
Meet with Ologie to coordinate with Columbus State branding project
July 2012
Meet with Dr. Harrison/project status update
Meet with Board of Trustees to present plan elements and solicit input and feedback
* Session 4: Review narrative including draft vision, mission and values
- July 27 presentation (.ppt)
- Steering Committee roster
- July 27 vision narrative (.doc)
- July 27 notes (.doc)
August 2012
Student focus groups (2) to review plan elements and solicit input and feedback
Alumni focus groups (3) to review plan elements and solicit input and feedback
September 2012
* Session 5: Present student & alumni feedback; finalize revised narrative
Present completed narrative with statements of vision, mission & values to Dr. Harrison
Phase II: Goals
Identify specific, measurable goals based on the Mission, Vision & Values defined in Phase I.
Steering Committee
Aletha Shipley, Director, Business & Administrative Services
Barbara Smith-Allen, Coordinator, President's Office
Carmen Daniels, Chair, Career & Tech Programs
Charles Dawson, Supervisor, Enrollment Services
Crystal Clark, Professor, English
Darla Van Horn, Office Associate, Student Life
David Metz, Director, Enrollment Services
David Tom, Professor, Psychology
Jack Cooley, Senior Vice President, Academic Affairs
Jack Popovich, Assistant Professor, Financial Management
James Beidler, Director, Information Technology
Jeff Bates, Professor, Environmental Science, Safety and Health
Jennifer Anderson, Administrator, President's Office
Joel Nelson, Web Developer, Instructional Services
Karen Muir, Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs
Kathy Eichenberger, Sr. Office Assoc., Career & Technical Programs
Keith Coates, Advisor, Student Services
Kelly Hogan, Professor, Developmental Education
Kimberly Brazwell, Coordinator, Diversity and Travel Abroad
Kim Hall, President's Chief of Staff
Lenee Pezzano, Representative, Community Education & Workforce Dev.
Lisa Cerrato, Professor,
Health Information Mgmt. Technology
Lori McKenzie, Assistant Director, Human Resources
Michael Hailu, Chair, Physical Sciences
Nancy Case, Dean, Community Education & Workforce Dev.
Pat Fabrisi, Assistant Director, President's Office
Renee Hampton, Dean, Student Life
Robyn Lyons-Robinson, Professor, English
Sandy Kellam, Representative, Human Resources
Sue Donohue, Associate Professor, Respiratory Care
Susan Norris-Berry, Administrator, Academic Affairs
Tim Davis, Associate Professor, Humanities
Tom Habegger, Professor, Sport & Exercise Studies