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Planning Summary In reviewing the numerous planning agendas contained in this report, it is apparent that there are four main areas on which the majority of planning agendas for the standards focus: 1. Systematic institutional evaluation and planning, 2. Improved communication and dissemination of information at all levels of the institution, 3. Identifying financial resources to support staffing and program funding needs, and 4. Clarification of and adherence to the goals of shared governance. The implementation of the new information management system, the Title III-funded student tracking system, and the linking of the Accreditation self study planning agendas to the College's Strategic Plan will provide a solid basis for regular, systematic evaluation and planning within the College. The employment of a Dean of Development, Research and Planning is critical to the College's ability to provide measures of both student outcomes and institutional effectiveness and to provide data for divisions and departments to utilize in the development of self-assessment instruments and to improve programs and services. Improved dissemination of information via the College's Web site will provide the College community with current, easily accessible information. In addition, a concerted effort on the parts of the College and the District to improve the flow of information from the District and the Board of Trustees will keep the College current with District processes and decisions and with the goals and objectives of the Board of Trustees. The implementation of a number of the planning agendas will depend on the District's and the College's abilities to work within established planning and budgeting processes to hire faculty and staff to support curricular and staffing needs identified in the self study. Finally, the issue of shared governance needs to be addressed at both the District and the College levels. The definition of what comprises shared governance must be clearly identified and widely disseminated. Each "side" (for lack of a better term) needs to adhere to its area of authority and must be allowed to practice within the scope of the mutually agreed-upon definition of shared governance. Last Revision: 24 JUNE 1998 |
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