Transcript EYE ON EXCELLENCE

EYE ON EXCELLENCE
College Effectiveness Council
Strategic Retreat
Minutes
February 13, 2008
Summary of CEC Retreat
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The next 5 slides present the CEC’s small group proposals for
revising the vision, mission, philosophy/core values, and goals
to be shared with the Board of Trustees at their Retreat on
February 19
A task force was appointed to ensure that the summary
represents the spirit and intent of the CEC membership and to
refine a recommendation to present to the CEC at its next
quarterly meeting in April:
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Tahleigh Allen, Ginger Hughes, Debbie Plyler, Dave Foster, Giles
Brown
Next CEC quarterly meeting will be scheduled in late April to
accommodate the academic calendar
Themes from the closing CEC discussion emphasized:
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Accountability
Integrity
Transforming Lives Opportunity
Student Success
Results
Vision – Clear statement of
where GCC is headed
Current
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GCC, seeking to be a premier regional community college, is
committed to providing personal and community
development through superior learner-centered education
services
Proposed (4 options)
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The best place to learn
A leader in learning (ALL)
GCC is committed to student success by providing
innovative and excellent educational opportunities to
the community and the world
GCC will provide exceptional learning experiences
Mission – Statement of the
reason GCC exists
Current
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GCC, recognizing the interdependence with various
communities, is committed to meeting lifelong learning
needs through learner-centered instruction and services that
promote economic development and cultural enrichment
Proposed (4 options)
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Transform individuals to lead more meaningful,
productive lives
GCC will provide a (supportive/engaging) learning
environment for student success
GCC is committed to providing exceptional learning
experiences that encourage student success
Empower individuals today with the skills and
knowledge for tomorrow
Core Values – What are GCC’s
Core Values?
Current
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GCC’s Current Philosophy
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Grayson County College, as the community's college, embraces lifelong learning
focused on educational, cultural, social and public service activities designed to
tangibly enrich the individual and our community
Proposed Core Values
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Learning and growing
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Serving the community
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Working together
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Promoting efficiency
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Producing successful results
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Life-long learning
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Integrity (2 recommendations)
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Kindness
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Responsible
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Accessibility
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Diversity
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Innovation
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Extraordinary respect for each other and our students and our community
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Passionate commitment to being “the best”
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Encouraging a culture of high expectations
Goals – What we must do to
accomplish our mission?
Current goals
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Goal
Goal
Goal
Goal
Goal
Goal
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Meet the current and future educational needs of a diverse population
Increase and maximize the use of the resources of the College
Maximize enrollment
Attract and retain quality faculty, staff, and administration
Provide a supportive learning environment
To be perceived as an excellent institution of higher education
Proposed
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Goal 1: Ensure participation and success of a diverse population
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Goal 1: Provide accessible learning opportunities (technology, physical, etc.)
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Goal 1: Support diversity
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Goal 2: Increase and maximize the financial resources of the college
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Goal 3: Attract and retain learners (delete maximize enrollment)
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Goal 3 & 5: Ensure an engaging/active learning environment and instill a culture of
accountability
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Goal 3 & 5: Variety of instructional delivery methods
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Goal 3 & 5: Student Services
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Goal 4: Encourage an atmosphere of collaboration to enhance personal growth and
professional development
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Goal 4: Quality faculty
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Goal 6: Delete goal 6