Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Alexander B. Orfinger’s organization
Nov 1, 2024·StrategicPlan
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Dalton State College Strategic Plan 2024-2050
Dalton State College's Vision 2050 strategic plan focuses on transforming lives and cultivating partnerships. Three strategic priorities are outlined: developing next-generation education, delivering unparalleled experiences, and achieving strategic partnerships. The plan aims to make Dalton State among the top-performing public colleges in the South, focusing on student success and community impact. The plan uses a non-traditional format, including horizon maps to outline goals and projects over various timeframes. The desired outcome is for the Dalton State community to "LIVE BOLDLY, creating and leading positive change."
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Vision 2050: Transforming lives and partnering for success, Dalton State College's strategic plan, aims to become a top-performing public college in the South. Three strategic priorities are outlined: Develop Next Generation Education (focuses on experiential learning, adapting curriculum to student needs, and fostering citizenship and critical thinking skills); Deliver Unparalleled Experience (prioritizes student support, career development, and a culture of care); and ACHIEVE Strategic Partnerships (emphasizes collaborations with healthcare, industry, education sectors, and the community). Foundational enablers include a culture of innovation, supported and supportive faculty and staff, and sufficient resources. The plan uses horizon maps to outline projects across different timeframes (1-3 years, 3-10 years, and 10+ years) to achieve its overarching goal of being among the top-performing public colleges in the South in metrics relevant to student success and community impact. The desired outcome is for Dalton State Roadrunners to "LIVE BOLDLY, creating and leading positive change."
May 24, 2024·StrategicPlan
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Dalton State College's School Of Education Conceptual Framework
The conceptual framework of Dalton State College's School of Education focuses on preparing effective teachers for diverse learners. The framework is built on the belief that all school-aged students can learn and that teachers should create safe learning environments that foster collaborative and experiential inquiry. Key components include a commitment to competence, collaboration, caring, and reflection, supported by constructivist learning theory and a strong knowledge base. The plan also emphasizes the importance of understanding diversity, integrating technology, and advocating for social justice and equity in classrooms and communities.
May 17, 2024·StrategicPlan
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Dalton State College Mission Statement
Dalton State College's mission is to provide diverse students with affordable educational opportunities, including baccalaureate degrees, associate degrees, and certificates, to help them achieve personal and professional goals. The college aims to promote lifelong learning, active leadership, and positive contributions in Northwest Georgia and beyond through challenging academics and rich collegiate experiences. The vision is to be recognized as a first-choice destination college dedicated to the transformative power of education, nurturing a diverse community of scholars in a learning-centered environment. Core values include opportunity and access for all, excellence in teaching and learning, a commitment to service and collaboration, respect and collegiality, accountability, and diversity and inclusion.
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