Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Brandi Chester’s organization
May 1, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Black River Technical College Strategic Plan 2026-2031
This strategic plan outlines a five-year roadmap for Black River Technical College to meet future needs and foster an ideal learning environment. It focuses on four key goals: cultivating an exemplary campus atmosphere, preparing students for further education and high-demand careers, supporting student success and access while growing enrollment and retention, and expanding strategic partnerships, marketing, and community engagement to strengthen the institution's reach and impact.
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The board received updates from the President, including information on institutional partnerships, construction projects, and student achievements. The Vice Presidents presented reports covering financial status, enrollment increases, academic audits, institutional advancement activities, human resources hiring updates, and workforce training initiatives. The board reviewed and acknowledged the strategic plan and progress report. Additionally, the board approved the 2026-2027 Student Handbook and revisions to the Policy and Procedure Manual, and conducted an executive session.
May 9, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Trustees Regular Quarterly Meeting
The meeting covered several key areas, including institutional updates such as assessment process refinements, the annual strategic plan, a $1.7 million DOL grant, and facilities renovations. Reports were given on academic affairs, including degree completion and commencement; finance and administration, including budget updates and upcoming construction projects; student affairs, including enrollment and grant initiatives; institutional advancement, including fundraising and events; human resources, including staffing updates; institutional effectiveness, including a review of mission, vision, and values; and workforce and corporate training, including grant funding and customized training programs. Several resolutions were approved, including the 2024-2025 course catalog, an academic proposal, a new concurrent instructional site, the FY 2024-2025 budget, the 2024-2025 student handbook, and changes to the policies and procedures handbook. An executive session was held, followed by action items related to personnel employment and a rolling contract for the college president.
Mar 7, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Trustees Regular Quarterly Meeting
The meeting covered institutional updates, including progress on the strategic plan (berm, HLC accreditation, partnerships, Piggott location, barracks, Title III grant). Reports were given on academic affairs (curriculum proposals), finance and administration (FY24 budget, campus projects), student affairs (enrollment, FAFSA, Title III grant), institutional advancement (Spring Soiree), human resources (staffing updates, Title IX training), institutional effectiveness (annual assessment, student satisfaction survey, HLC accreditation), and workforce and corporate training (corporate education, custom classes). Several resolutions were approved, including expense reimbursements for board members, tuition and fee recommendations for FY25, policy and procedure updates, and recognition of the FY25 annual plan.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
