Strategic Initiative Dashboard

Priority 1: 

Implement comprehensive initiatives and tailored support systems to better serve adult learners

Diversity in Curricular and Co-curricular Content and Programming- Jason Vinson and Amy Lyn  

• Tactic 1.1 Design curriculum (course content & co-curricular programming) that reflects the diversity of our
  student body and honors diverse perspectives.
  • Tactic 1.1.1 Develop a toolkit to support faculty with examining and designing curriculum from an inclusive lens.
  • Tactic 1.1.2 Identify resources (i.e., curriculum examples, rubric, practices) for teaching and assessing GELO #4, Cultural Competence.

Student Evaluation of Courses and Services & Faculty Development - Sheila Jones and Jennifer Batten

• Tactic 1.2 Identify a committee/group (Faculty Evaluation Systems Team- FEST) who can work towards developing a meaningful student evaluation of courses and services that is geared towards different modalities
  • Tactic 1.2.1 Develop a meaningful student evaluation of courses and services that is geared towards different modalities for classroom and non-classroom faculty.
  • Tactic 1.2.2 Review with interested groups and receive feedback, incorporate feedback, and provide recommendations.
• Tactic 1.3 Review and recommend changes to the sabbatical and faculty tenure and rank progression processes, in accordance with contractual agreements

Priority 2: 

Design a flexible schedule that accommodates students' diverse needs.

Section and Schedule Management - Rachael Jungblut & Jeff VanderVeen

• Tactic 2.1 Determine the current state of section and schedule management
  • Tactic 2.1.1 Conduct review and map out current processes
  • Tactic 2.1.2 Consult with academic departments and associate deans to assess data needs, identify gaps, and review findings.
  • Tactic 2.1.3 Compile current student program enrollment and scheduling data and determine additional data needs
  • Tactic 2.1.4 Develop and conduct staff and student surveys on scheduling needs, preferences, and modalities
• Tactic 2.2 Determine areas for process improvement and develop a proposal to make improvements
  • Tactic 2.2.1 Utilize data collected and process maps to identify gaps in scheduling offerings and processes
  • Tactic 2.2.2 Identify ways to overcome class conflicts, low-enrolled course scheduling, faculty availability, and space limitations (ex. specific lab spaces, resources in classrooms)
  • Tactic 2.2.3 Gain consensus and develop standards for schedule management
• Tactic 2.3 Investigate technology to aid in scheduling based on academic department/associate dean needs
• Tactic 2.4 Plan for process institutionalization and schedule review to ensure that the course offerings evolve as needs change

Priority 3: 

Realize inclusive learning environments at GRCC in both physical and online settings.

Inclusive Learning Environments - Vicki Janowiak and Amy Lyn

• Tactic 3.1 Establish and articulate the vision for what contributes to inclusive learning environments  
  • Tactic 3.1.1 Update the GRCC Guidelines for Inclusive Learning Environments to incorporate conditions/features that support inclusivity in multimodal learning spaces
  • Tactic 3.1.2 Implement new Learning Management System (LMS), Canvas, to meet the Guidelines for Inclusive Learning Environments
  • Tactic 3.1.3 Develop a process to evaluate campus environments and establish a current condition baseline based on vision and guidelines
  • Tactic 3.1.4 Develop recommendations for learning environment enhancements to address any identified issues/concerns

Inclusive Teaching & Learning – Amy Lyn, Jenna Hess, and Rachel Lutwick-Deaner

• Tactic 3.2 Promote teaching and learning practices across the college that reflect a strong understanding
  of students’ diverse needs.
  • Tactic 3.2.1 Integrate the Good Practices for Inclusive Teaching and Learning into TLDE
    programming.
  • Tactic 3.2.2 Provide professional development opportunities on inclusive teaching and learning (e.g., Universal Design for Learning (UDL), QM Standards, Integrative Framework for Belonging).
  • Tactic 3.2.3 Recommend opportunities for strengthening inclusive teaching and learning.

English as a Second Language Curriculum - Dan Sullivan and Grant Snider

• 3.3 Assess GRCC's current ESL policies and programs
  • 3.3.1 Develop a set of recommendations for ESL student success

Priority 1: 

Harness the power of data to inform our practices and guide decision-making

Data Governance  - Amanda Kruzona and Kevin Perrin 

• Tactic 1.1 Operationalize a data governance framework
  • Tactic 1.1.1 Establish a data governance model
  • Tactic 1.1.2 Assess and revise as necessary the GRCC Data Governance Policy
  • Tactic 1.1.3Establish guidance for implementing recurring data quality and integrity procedures
  • Tactic 1.1.4Establish guidance for minimizing the number of locations where institutional data is stored
  • Tactic 1.1.5 Advocate for more training opportunities for individuals in functional or technical roles who oversee institutional data

Data Literacy - Ashley Ruthruff and Eric Jones

• Tactic 1.2 Assess data literacy needs for employees
  • Tactic 1.2.1 Restructure and enhance data literacy training
• Tactic 1.3 Establish a data dictionary
  • Tactic 1.3.1 Develop a common definition for completion and transfer
  • Tactic 1.3.2 Establish a process for reviewing the data dictionary

Data Access - Amanda Kruzona and Kevin Perrin

• Tactic 1.4 Increase employee access to institutional data through the use of technology
  • Tactic 1.4.1 Develop user-friendly dashboards
  • Tactic 1.4.2 Offer resources to guide usage of dashboards
  • Tactic 1.4.3 Develop a data repository
  • Tactic 1.4.4 Increase employee access to institutional data through data summits

Adding or Revising Data Elements - Amanda Kruzona

• Tactic 1.5 Recommend an action plan template for adding or revising data elements
  • Tactic 1.5.1 Recommend justification process for adding or revising data elements
  • Tactic 1.5.2 Recommend a communication plan template within action plan template
  • Tactic 1.5.3 Recommend a technical plan template within action plan template
  • Tactic 1.5.3 Recommend template to help identify internal impact of adding or revising data elements

Priority 2: 

Foster a seamless integration between education and employment for our students

Student Career Planning - Megan Downey 

• Tactic 2.1 Review and understand the information the high schools are collecting on career planning (the checklist) to determine its relevance for GRCC
• Tactic 2.2 Review and collaborate on the planned work of the new Career Center to ensure that the SI compliments that work
• Tactic 2.3 Recommend mechanisms to make career planning part of the existing college-wide systems (shared communication across campus)
  • Tactic 2.3.1 Review and document the communications that are occurring around career planning
  • Tactic 2.3.2 Assess how students are using the options we currently have and identify gaps
  • Tactic 2.3.3 Recommend an indicator of where a student is in career decision making into orientation (explain they should expect this from GRCC)
  • Tactic 2.3.4 Determine how we can better utilize the existing career exploration mechanisms we have in place
  • Tactic 2.3.5 Review software options to enhance student career exploration
• Tactic 2.4 Attract under-represented students into specific career paths/ encourage students to expand their thinking about career possibilities

Employer-Based Career Exploration & Career-Focused Curriculum - Michael Schavey and Luanne Wedge

• Tactic 2.5 Recommend a comprehensive structure to connect students to career exploration opportunities with employer partners to GRCC’s Career & Student Employment Center
  • Tactic 2.5.1 Recommend a definition and process of becoming an employer partner
  • Tactic 2.5.2 Recommend a definition and activities considered as career exploration
  • Tactic 2.5.3 Recommend an assessment strategy featuring Program Learning Outcomes, Student Learning Outcomes, and Key Service Indicators.
  • Tactic 2.5.4 Identify areas of concern around risk management and recommend solutions.
  • Tactic 2.5.5 Recommend a strategy to prepare and collaborate with key areas of the college involved in supporting students in seeking out opportunities for career exploration.

Non-credit to Credit Course Alignment - Matt Novakoski

• Tactic 2.6 Identify additional areas to enroll students from non-credit spaces to credit courses (alignment with grant opportunity)

Priority 3: 

Implement targeted retention and graduation strategies to support historically marginalized communities

Enhancing Belonging Among Underserved & Underrepresented Students - Leader(s) TBD

• This SI has been divided and tactics moved to other SIs that are doing similar work. These tactics have been moved to Goal 1/Priority 3 Inclusive Teaching & Learning and Goal 3/Priority 3 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and
  Belonging Professional Development.

Academic Advising Experience - Amy Huntington, Dan Nyhof, and Leigh Kleinert

• Tactic 3.1 Establish a protocol for effective and consistent academic advising so that all students have an equitable and quality experience
  • Tactic 3.1.1 Establish a mission, vision, and definition of academic advising at GRCC
  • Tactic 3.1.2 Develop student responsibilities, student learning outcomes, and a syllabus for academic advising
  • Tactic 3.1.3 Identify advisor responsibilities, outcomes, competencies, and professional learning needs
  • Tactic 3.1.4 Identify the role of classroom faculty in the academic advising process

Priority 1: 

Strengthen mental health support for students, staff, and faculty by expanding resources and capacity to address their diverse needs and promote well-being

Campus-wide Mental Health Supports - Melissa Ware and Denise Jones

• Tactic 1.1 Gather more data on student, faculty and staff mental health
• Tactic 1.2 Identify gaps in infrastructure & systems, make recommendations
• Tactic 1.3 Have the capacity (staffing and financial) to support the institutions mental health needs
• Tactic 1.4 Raise awareness of campus mental health needs as well as educate faculty/staff on existing resources

Priority 2: 

Provide comprehensive support for students' basic needs by implementing initiatives that provide access to essential resources inside and outside the classroom

Student Basic Needs & Wraparound Funding and Services - Matt Ayers and Valerie Butterfield

• Tactic 2.1 Institutionalize supporting students’ basic needs
  • Tactic 2.1.1 Support faculty and staff with knowledge and resources to support students’ needs
  • Tactic 2.1.2 Support adjunct faculty as a first-line for students (provide same information as full-time faculty)
  • Tactic 2.1.3 Help all staff & faculty know what is available to help students & support them getting their basic needs met
• Tactic 2.2 Identify grants and other additional funds for wraparound services to replenish existing funding sources
  • Tactic 2.2.1 Identify funding to be able to add human resources to focus on wraparound services

CARES Network of Student Support Outcomes - David Lovell and D'Wayne Jenkins

• Tactic 2.3 Expand Awareness of the GRCC Cares Network
  • Tactic 2.3.1 Share data and metrics with campus community
  • Tactic 2.3.2 Conduct training and improve processes
  • Tactic 2.3.3  Evaluate onboarding opportunities for staff/faculty and Cares Manager
  • Tactic 2.3.4 Better understand outcomes and students who use services vs. those who do not and how that impacts long-term outcomes

Priority 3: 

Cultivate an institutional environment that embodies and prioritizes equity and inclusion

Equity Learning Network - Lauren Woolsey and Susan Williams

• Tactic 3.1 Facilitate creation of resources for a shared understanding of equity and equity-related practices
• Tactic 3.2 Build and support an internal network of stakeholders currently working on equity and inclusion learning opportunities
• Tactic 3.3 Identify and fill critical gaps in professional development and training to prioritize equity, inclusion, and belonging
   

LGBTQ+ Inclusion Fundamentals Team (LIFT)

• Tactic 3.4 Engage partner institutions and leaders in LGBTQIA+ inclusion efforts to expand training opportunities for staff and faculty
• Tactic 3.5 Integrate gender identity question/metric into data collection efforts to better assess the supports that students need
• Tactic 3.6 Collaborate with departments (MarComm and others) to modernize our language and messaging across campus

Priority 4: 

Ensure representation of faculty and staff are reflected by the richness and diversity of our student body and community

Inclusive Hiring Practices - Danielle Flaumenhaft

• Tactic 4.1 Review our hiring processes to ensure they support efforts to hire candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences
  • Tactic 4.1.1 Ensure coordination among HR, People/Culture/Equity, academic departments, and associate deans
  • Tactic 4.1.2 Encourage cooperation between hiring managers & HR
  • Tactic 4.1.3 Review/change our policy of internal postings
• Tactic 4.2 Redesign and deliver training on equal opportunity policies for the search committees anyone in a position to hire (before interviews)

Priority 1: 

Execute a comprehensive strategic enrollment management system to effectively manage and achieve enrollment goals

Strategic Enrollment and Retention Management Plan - Ann Isackson, Lori Cook, and D'Wayne Jenkins

• Tactic 1.1 Fully develop a strategic enrollment and retention management plan
  • Tactic 1.1.1 Develop enrollment and retention strategies based on student categories to achieve specific conversion, enrollment, E/W/DR, retention and advancement rate objectives
• Tactic 1.2 Evaluate the student life cycle to identify barriers to access, persistence, and completion
  • Tactic 1.2.1 Assess and develop initiatives and a timeline to improve cross-college collaboration, align communications and services, and create a more cohesive, student-centered experience
• Tactic 1.3 Align available technology solutions (i.e. Element 451/Navigate) to enhance student support and help achieve SERM plan objectives

Community Economic Feedback - Mark Champion

• Tactic 1.4 Better understand our competition - 4-years, For Profits, & Community Organizations
• Tactic 1.5 Dig deeper into what the next 10-15 years look like including economic factors (forecasting)

Priority 2: 

Enhance academic and student services at the Lakeshore Campus

Lakeshore Academic and Student Services Optimization - Cameron Buck and Jaqueline Araiza

• Tactic 2.1 Determine the identity of Lakeshore (which programs serving which student)
  • Tactic 2.1.1 Assessment and gathering feedback from internal and external stakeholders to help determine gaps and direction for the campus
  • Tactic 2.1.2 Identify necessary student services and enhance them at the LS campus.
  • Tactic 2.1.3 Enhance the Lakeshore facilities including lab space to meet the needs of the LS stakeholders
• Tactic 2.2 More efficiently utilize technology to enhance the services available at LS & connect virtually to the main campus
  • Tactic 2.2.1 Identify necessary student services (technology) and enhance them at the LS campus

Priority 3: 

Forge strong partnerships between GRCC and K-12 educational institutions

K-12 Partnerships - Lynnae Selberg and Cheryl Garner

• Tactic 3.1 Establish new partnership models (beyond middle college) Ex. Pre-apprenticeships, Direct Credit, etc.
• Tactic 3.2 Align pathways for students to earn certificates that ladder to degrees
• Tactic 3.3 Establish partnerships with the lower grades K-8 to develop pipelines of students

Priority 4: 

Expand and diversify our network of employer partnerships by actively pursuing collaborations with previously untapped organizations

Strengthening Collaborations with Community and Employer Partners - Kristi Haik, Jonnathan Resendiz, and  Luanne Wedge

• Tactic 4.1 Partner with community non-profits to expand employer relationships to lead to increase educational attainment for their employees
• Tactic 4.2 Offer work-based learning experience/internships with employers for students
• Tactic 4.3 Reinvigorate and diversify our advisory committees
  • Tactic 4.3.1 Create a President’s Employer Council
  • Tactic 4.3.2 Review of ways advisory boards or other existing mechanisms are being utilized for best practices (moved from Goal 1, Priority 1, Industry-relevant Content & Curriculum)
  • Tactic 4.3.3 Expand into liberal arts and other areas (beyond only workforce programs)
• Tactic 4.4 Review technology solution to track partnerships (CRM)

Priority 1: 

Enhance our organization's human resource potential by implementing targeted training programs and fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture

The Employee Experience - Arika Davis and Mariah Shelden

• Tactic 1.1: Re-envision Onboarding for Staff
  • 1.1.1: Create a cohesive onboarding experience that ensures new employees understand GRCC’s culture, policies, procedures, and technology while feeling welcomed and connected to the College community.
• Tactic 1.2: Strengthen Skills for Staff Development
  • 1.2.1: Enhance employee growth and career progression by offering streamlined, accessible training pathways that build core skills and support long-term professional development.

Transparent Hiring Practices - Maddie Dyer and Aaron Stewart

• Tactic 1.2 Review the evidence- based hiring process for staff
  • Tactic 1.2.1 Communicate how candidates are screened and progress through the hiring process
  • Tactic 1.2.2 Review and share data that demonstrates the efficacy of the evidence- based hiring process (no longer in use)

Creating a Culture that Fosters Employee Recruitment and Retention - Misty McClure-Anderson, Lydia Cruz, and Maddie Dryer

• Tactic 1.3 Create a better and more consistent employee experience to recruit and retain employees in a competitive environment
  • Tactic 1.3.1 Explore applicant tracking management system, onboarding, and performance management
  • Tactic 1.3.2 Share information about what is being done to address the turnover rate and ensure departments receive the same information
  • Tactic 1.3.3 Support supervisors to help provide a consistent employee experience across departments
  • Tactic 1.3.4 Establish more structure and policy around contingency positions

Priority 2: 

Strike a balance between physical space and technology for a seamless integration that enhances the learning experience

Facility Optimization - Whitney Marsh and Vicki Janowiak

• Tactic 2.1 Assessing physical space needs given the change in distance education demands
• Tactic 2.2 Use course scheduling to better respond to our physical space needs as assessed
• Tactic 2.3 Optimize and promote usage of our labs and study spaces to increase utilization
• Tactic 2.4 Provide guidelines to use student preference/ attendance to optimize building usage

Priority 3: 

Foster a culture of environmental responsibility to reduce our ecological footprint

Campus-wide Environmental Sustainability Effort - Klaas Kwant, Jim Van Dokkemberg, and Bill Faber

• Tactic 3.1 Reduce physical waste
• Tactic 3.2 Better understand how we can be more sustainable in the environments we are in
  • Tactic 3.2.1 Reiterate the importance of incorporating sustainability actions into the daily routine  

Priority 4: 

Ensure financial stability and resource optimization

Departmental Budget Literacy - Nat Lloyd, Todd Hurley, and Jennifer Scott - Closure Request Submitted

• Tactic 4.1 Educate and empower supervisors and budget control officers to know the tools we have available including our budget process
• Tactic 4.2 Annual refresh on budgeting process