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I. FHTC needs sufficient resources to meet the current needs for the region specifically: |
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A. capital to expand and improve facilities |
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B. capital to develop new programs and courses |
Acquire sufficient funding and resourcing to allow for new program development |
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Credit based system of contracting for professional (academic) staff to include base and overload per master agreement |
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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: |
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1) Grant research, development, writing and management |
A grant writer |
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2) Institutional Research (for internal decision making or exernal reporting) |
An institutional researcher |
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3) Resource Development (cash, equipment, facilities, human) |
Additional development officers for the Foundation |
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Full-time Division Chairs |
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4) Curriculum Development |
Rapid curriculum development process |
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Full-time Division Chairs |
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5) Online curriculum development and management |
Instructional design coordinator |
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6) Public relations and marketing |
Full-time Division Chairs |
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Public relations and marketing coordinator |
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7) Facilities and grounds maintenance and care |
Facilities management |
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8) Clerical and administrative support |
Clerical support for all divisions |
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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 |
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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 |
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Reformat Academic Calendar to meet community needs and expectations |
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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 |
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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 |
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Reformat Academic Calendar to meet community needs and expectations |
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Credit based system of contracting for professional (academic) staff to include base and overload per master agreement |
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VI. FHTC needs a comprehensive online system to coordinate and implement academic offerings |
Purchase and implement JICS (Jenzabar's Internet Campus Solution) |
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VII. FHTC needs an integrated technology and information management system that supports: |
Purchase and implement JICS |
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A. Accurate budget information and management college-wide |
Purchase and implement JICS |
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B. Online student, academic, and constituent management |
Purchase and implement JICS |
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C. Institutional reporting (internal and external) |
Purchase and implement JICS |
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D. Reservation and use of resources including rooms, equipment and staff |
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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 |
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IX. FHTC needs comprehensive support programs in the areas of : |
Hire support services staff in the areas of: |
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A. Career services |
Career Services |
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B. Internships |
Division Chairs/Faculty |
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C. Counseling services |
Counseling Services |
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D. Tutoring |
Tutoring Center |
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E. Student life |
Student life |
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F. Childcare |
Childcare center |
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Assessment |
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Library services |
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Clerical support for all divisions |
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Public relations and marketing |
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Technical support |
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Admissions office |
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Faculty development |
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X. FHTC needs an improved cohesive vision and to improve internal cooperation |
Implement strategic plan to build a cohesive vision and cooperation among employees. |
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XI. FHTC is challenged by the state program approval process. |
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XII. FHTC is challenged by the state coordination and funding process. |
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