Strategic Plan
Mission
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Community and Technical College (ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½) challenges learners to accomplish their educational, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, and personal development goals.
Goals of the College:
- Provide arts and science courses and associate degrees for transfer to baccalaureate institutions.
- Offer technical degrees, diplomas, certificates, and courses for employment and ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ advancement.
- Provide transitional and adult education offerings.
- Deliver workforce training and services to support individual, community, and economic development.
- Provide academic and student support to enhance student learning.
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Community and Technical College, a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, is a public two-year degree granting institution responding to and serving the needs of communities in the northeastern Kentucky region.
Approved, March 22, 2022, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Board of Directors
Approved, June 10, 2022, KCTCS Board of Regents
Vision
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Community and Technical College inspires lifelong learning and transforms our region through excellent education.
Values
Achievement
We believe in the potential of each learner. We value intellectual, professional, and personal development of students, faculty, and staff. We provide flexible and accessible educational opportunities.
Collaboration
We commit to identifying and meeting the needs of our students and communities. We support cultural and academic diversity. We value effective, inclusive communication.
Integrity
We hold to high standards of behavior. We believe in treating each other with respect. We work to create an ethical learning environment.
Objectives
- Grow enrollment at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to meet the needs of our service region by expanding the number and diversity of learners achieving their ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and lifelong learning goals.
Key Performance Indicator – Academic Year Enrollment
Unduplicated total enrollment headcount (for credit) in most recently completed academic year (summer, fall, spring)
- Leverage proven practices to increase learner success through the completion of credential pathways and (credit and non-credit) industry training, including
- transfer to four-year institutions (bachelors to employment)
- employment entry, re-entry, or upskilling
Key Performance Indicator – Two-Year Persistence Rate
Unduplicated percentage of students entering in the fall semester who earn a credential at the initial institution by the end of the following academic year, transfer by the end of the following academic year, or are still enrolled at the initial institution at any time during the following academic year
Objectives
- Expand workforce training to ensure skilled talent to meet employer and economic development needs.
Key Performance Indicator - TarÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ed Industry Sector Credentials
Credentials awarded in academic programs aligned with the Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board’s TarÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ed Industry Sectors (Healthcare; Manufacturing, Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics; Information Technology, Business, and Finance; and Construction)
- Strengthen industry and transfer partnerships to enhance programs and improve speed to work to ensure a skilled talent pipeline to grow the economy of our service region.
Key Performance Indicator – Post-ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Outcomes
Percentage of non-returning credential earners (degree, diploma, certificate) in one academic year that enroll at a four-year institution or are employed and earn a wage greater than or equal to the federal poverty level in the following academic year.
Objectives
- Invest in human, physical, and operational infrastructure to
promote long-term sustainability.
Key Performance Indicator – Employee Retention Rate
The retention rate of regular ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ employees during the academic
year.
- Expand recognition of the value of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.
Key Performance Indicator – Alternative Revenue
Annual dollar amount of financial contributions from grants, contracts, advancement, and other external sources and endowment income.