Units' Strategic Vision (Statement of Purpose)GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Strategic Vision (Statement of Purpose)General Administration at Cleveland Community College includes the President's Office, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, and the Cleveland Community College Foundation. Under the leadership and direction of the President, General Administration serves the College through its primary functions of planning, research, and resource
development in fulfilling its mission of ensuring student and institutional success. Both the Assistant to the President for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness and the Executive Director of the Cleveland Community College Foundation report directly to the President and the Assistant to the President serves on the President's Policy Council with the College's vice-presidents.
The Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness is responsible for facilitating the College's planning process, generating information for internal and external constituencies, and monitoring quality improvement initiatives.
Founded in 1983 to promote private support for the College's educational goals, the Cleveland Community College Foundation provides a margin of excellence for the College by soliciting support for those projects which have as a focus the Cleveland Community College students and graduates who are a key to the continued success of business and industry in our community.
Goals:
1. Lead the College in refining the Institutional Effectiveness Plan with a focus on three major areas: planning, research, and assessment/evaluation.
2. Lead the College in refining the Development Plan with a focus on three major areas: student scholarships, program development, and faculty development.
3. Continuously evaluate and improve services.
4. Provide leadership that promotes systems thinking to ensure a more effective Student Information System.
5. Continue staff development that encompasses current national trends and issues specifically related to institutional effectiveness and institutional advancement.
6. Identify and acquire human and fiscal resources to meet student needs.
7. Continuously evaluate College/community partnerships and events to improve and expand services to students and the community.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Strategic Vision (Statement of Purpose)Academic Programs prepares students for successful employment and meaningful living in an increasingly technological and culturally diverse society by providing student-centered programs of study and support services. Programs of study include college transfer associate in arts and associate in science degrees; associate in applied science degrees; associate in general education degree; and technical and vocational diplomas and certificates. Support services include academic advisement, developmental support, library/media services, and instructional technology.
The Academic Programs Unit also prepares graduates for life-long learning and active participation in a global economy by providing a comprehensive core of general education enabling students to: express themselves clearly and correctly in speech and writing; read and analyze relevant literature; employ various modes of inquiry; think critically and analytically; demonstrate mathematical competency; and demonstrate computer literacy.
In addition, the Unit promotes and participates in active partnerships with business and industry; school districts; colleges and universities; community organizations; and other entities in keeping with the College Mission.
Goals:
1. Lead faculty in refining the Academic Programs Plan with its emphasis on continuous evaluation of: program effectiveness, instructional delivery, student progress, academic advisement, the Academic Support Center, and the College Library and media resources.
2. Lead the College in continuous refinement of the campus-wide Instructional/Information Technology Plan which includes distance learning programs designed to meet student and community needs.
3. Lead the institution in establishing the Cleveland Community College Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
4. Provide leadership that promotes systems thinking to ensure a more effective Student Information System.
5. Continue staff development programs which encompass current national trends and issues which impact student learning.
6. Identify and acquire human and fiscal resources to meet student needs.
7. Continuously evaluate College/community partnerships and events to improve and expand services to students and the community.
STUDENT SERVICES
Strategic Vision (Statement of Purpose)Student Services, in partnership with internal and external constituencies, nurtures an environment that responds to student needs and the attainment of their educational goals by providing current, accurate information and quality services.
Broad categories of these services include: entry and exit services, student records, advisement and counseling, financial aid, and student support.
Goals:
1. Lead the College in refining the College-wide Enrollment Management Plan with a focus on three major areas: marketing, recruitment, and retention.
2. Continue refinement of entry services to students such as admissions, the student orientation programs, registration, financial aid, and information services.
3. Continue refinement of student support and exit services to students such as student records, student activities, graduations, etc.
4. Provide leadership that promotes systems thinking to ensure a more effective Student Information System.
5. Continue staff development that encompasses current national trends and issues by providing specific training for Student Services team needs and which results in a Student Services identity.
6. Identify and acquire human and fiscal resources to meet student needs.
7. Continuously evaluate College/community partnerships and events to improve and expand services to students and the community.
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Strategic Vision (Statement of Purpose)Finance/Administrative Services supports and promotes learning through responsible management of financial resources and by providing a safe and healthy environment in which to study and work. Services include institution-wide budget preparation, management, and accountability; expansion and maintenance of facilities, equipment and instructional resources; auxiliary services; campus security; information infrastructure; human resources management; and plant operations.
Goals:
1. Manage institutional funds efficiently and effectively by refining the planning and budgeting processes.
2. Lead the College in refining the Campus Master Plan with a focus on three major areas: existing facilities renovation, facilities expansion, and instructional equipment.
3. Continue refinement of plant operations, auxiliary services, and campus security.
4. Lead the College in refining the Student Information System so that it promotes systems thinking and easy access to current, accurate information.
5. Continue staff development that encompasses current national trends and issues by providing specific training for Finance/Administrative Services team needs and which results in a Finance/Administrative Services identity.
6. Identify and acquire human and fiscal resources to meet student needs.
7. Strengthen the commitment to quality by leading the College in promoting human resource management policies and practices that maximize the recruitment, development, and retention of highly competent, dedicated employees.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Strategic Vision (Statement of Purpose)Continuing Education, in partnership with business and industry and community agencies, strengthens the economic, civic, and cultural life in Cleveland County. The Unit does this by offering a variety of courses and programs which meet the needs of people beyond compulsory school age whose major occupation may not be that of a full time student. Broad categories of services are workforce development, economic development, basic skills and literacy education, and quality of life enhancement.
Goals:
1. Lead the College in refining the Continuing Education Plan which addresses four major areas: workforce development (training and retraining), economic development (services to business and industry), basic skills and literacy education, and quality of life enhancement (cultural and leisure programming).
2. Continuously evaluate instructional and program effectiveness.
3. Continue refinement of student support services such as registration, student records, and student information.
4. Provide leadership that promotes systems thinking to ensure a more effective Student Information System.
5. Continue staff development that encompasses current national trends and issues by providing specific training for Continuing Education team needs and which results in an Industry and Community Service identity.
6. Identify and acquire human and fiscal resources to meet student needs.
7. Continuously evaluate College/community partnerships and events to improve and expand services to students and the community.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Strategic Vision (Statement of Purpose)The Student Government Association of Cleveland Community College strives to: represent the individual thinking, the integrity, the ideas and the interests of the students within the College; encourage cooperation between students and College personnel; sponsor activities or endeavors that will be of benefit to the students, the College, and the community; and do all things necessary to promote the welfare of the students. All students who enroll in curriculum programs are members of the SGA and they are represented by elected officers and divisional representatives.
Goals:
1. Lead the College in planning, implementing, and continuously evaluating and
improving a variety of student activities and academic enrichment events
(College/community initiatives) throughout the College year.2. Provide student representation for other College activities and events.
3. Provide student representation on the Board of Trustees by having the SGA president serve as an ex officio, non-voting member.
4. Provide student representation for the Cleveland Community College Foundation by having the SGA president serve as a voting member of the Excellence in Teaching Award Committee.
5. Provide nurturance for the four high school student recipients of the Cleveland Community College/Student Government Association Scholarships by having the SGA officers serve as mentors to them.
6. Provide student representation for the College by serving on various College committees.
7. Provide student representation at state and national conferences.
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