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FHTC on-line Strategic Planning Survey


This survey is based on the conclusions reached by the planning team. We need your help in verifying whether or not these conclusions are accurate.





On the left are identified weaknesses and on the right are solutions to those weaknesses. In some cases there is more than one solution and in some cases we have identified problems but not solutions. Also, some solutions may be used multiple times to remedy multiple problems.  At the end of the survey there is space for additional comments. Please share solutions you would like to propose, weaknesses we have missed and any additional feedback. Please indicate your response for each of the following items by clicking in the appropriate circle.

SA=Strongly Agree A=Agree D=Disagree SD=Strongly Disagree U=Unknown or no opinion


Rank Weaknesses(internal) / Threats (external) Solutions Rank
   SA    A     D     SD     U        SA    A     D     SD     U
  I. FHTC needs sufficient resources to meet the current needs for the region specifically:    

A. capital to expand and improve facilities    

B. capital to develop new programs and courses Acquire sufficient funding and resourcing to allow for new program development

    Credit based system of contracting for professional (academic) staff to include base and overload per master agreement


C. capital to staff necessary operations including: Hire staff to increase capital resources that raise the level of support for all areas of FHTC including:


1) Grant research, development, writing and management A grant writer


2) Institutional Research (for internal decision making or exernal reporting) An institutional researcher


3) Resource Development (cash, equipment, facilities, human) Additional development officers for the Foundation

    Full-time Division Chairs


4) Curriculum Development Rapid curriculum development process

    Full-time Division Chairs


5) Online curriculum development and management Instructional design coordinator


6) Public relations and marketing Full-time Division Chairs

    Public relations and marketing coordinator


7) Facilities and grounds maintenance and care Facilities management


8) Clerical and administrative support Clerical support for all divisions

       

II. FHTC needs a comprehensive system to capture future technical education demands and to be responsive to local, regional, and state priorities Develop a system for rapid identification of area needs and opportunities

       

III. FHTC needs to be able to develop additional short-term training and certificate programs during times of crisis and to participate in the "Rapid Response" program Develop a system for a rapid curriculum development process

    Reformat Academic Calendar to meet community needs and expectations

       

IV. FHTC needs the ability to develop additional, diverse short-term skill-based, work-ready programs for those not able to enter a technical certificate or associate degree program Reformat Academic Calendar to meet community needs and expectations

       

V. FHTC needs to schedule sufficient evening and weekend college offerings for programs Design and schedule courses to provide flexible times, venues and entry/exit points

    Reformat Academic Calendar to meet community needs and expectations

    Credit based system of contracting for professional (academic) staff to include base and overload per master agreement

       

VI. FHTC needs a comprehensive online system to coordinate and implement academic offerings Purchase and implement JICS (Jenzabar's Internet Campus Solution)

       

VII. FHTC needs an integrated technology and information management system that supports: Purchase and implement JICS


A. Accurate budget information and management college-wide Purchase and implement JICS


B. Online student, academic, and constituent management Purchase and implement JICS


C. Institutional reporting (internal and external) Purchase and implement JICS


D. Reservation and use of resources including rooms, equipment and staff    
       

VIII. FHTC needs resources for a comprehensive plan to market, promote and build our brand as a technical college; replacing the old "vocational school" mindset Public relations and marketing coordinator

       

IX. FHTC needs comprehensive support programs in the areas of : Hire support services staff in the areas of:


A. Career services Career Services


B. Internships Division Chairs/Faculty


C. Counseling services Counseling Services


D. Tutoring Tutoring Center


E. Student life Student life


F. Childcare Childcare center

    Assessment

    Library services

    Clerical support for all divisions

    Public relations and marketing

    Technical support

    Admissions office

    Faculty development

       

X. FHTC needs an improved cohesive vision and to improve internal cooperation Implement strategic plan to build a cohesive vision and cooperation among employees.

       

XI. FHTC is challenged by the state program approval process.    
       

XII. FHTC is challenged by the state coordination and funding process.    

Comments: Please share solutions you would like to propose, weaknesses we have missed, and any additional feedback.




Thank you for helping to improve FHTC.

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