Amy Estes

The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) named 'Making Math Count for Me' is designed to improve the success rate of students in developmental math by compressing MATH 095/MATH 099 or MATH 099/MATH 110 into a single semester. The plan aims to demonstrate the broader applicability of math knowledge and skills across various disciplines and future careers. The QEP sets goals to increase successful completion rates for students in developmental math courses and improve retention of mathematical principles for those advancing to higher-level math courses. Data on student success, retention, and course completion rates will be collected over five years to assess the plan's effectiveness.

The board discussed and took action on the approval of the Red Lion in Force/Layoff Avoidance Plan for Louisiana Delta Community College due to an appropriation reduction of $1 million for fiscal year 2012-2013. The plan includes moving 12-month faculty to 9-month positions, affecting 51 unclassified employees, to avoid a deficit in the appropriation budget and prevent layoffs.

Louisiana Delta Community College's Vision 2020 outlines key institutional values focused on providing high-quality lifelong learning opportunities and services, fostering diversity among faculty, staff, and students, and becoming a significant partner in economic development and community improvement. The plan emphasizes creating a learning environment that promotes innovation and change, and effectively managing resources. Specific initiatives include developing career and transfer pathways, expanding accessible learning systems, and creating partnerships with private industry to support workforce training and intern placement opportunities. The college aims to serve diverse student populations through an integrated enrollment management plan and diverse course offerings. Community engagement will involve collaborations with various organizations to provide education and services that support economic growth and improve the lives of community members. The college will also focus on continuous improvement through assessment of learning outcomes and services, and will seek to retain high-quality employees and manage finances effectively to support its mission.

The 2022-2027 Louisiana Delta Community College Strategic Plan focuses on three main goals: Student Success and Support, Communication, and Effective Organizational Systems. The plan aims to improve student retention and graduation rates, increase enrollment, and expand the number of certificate and degree completers. It also seeks to enhance internal and external communication among stakeholders and optimize the use of resources to maximize institutional effectiveness. The plan's implementation involves assigning specific goals to divisions/units, developing aligned plans, assessing outcomes, and using evaluation for continuous improvement.