Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Donna Burckhard’s organization
Oct 22, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Randolph College EPP Advisory Board Meeting
The board meeting centered on the role of the advisory board as external partners for CAEP national accreditation, including an overview of the CAEP annual case study process and its importance in demonstrating program standards and student impact. The board discussed the Teachers of Promise program, which supports and recognizes pre-service teachers through mentorship. Additionally, participants addressed current challenges in teacher preparation, specifically the difficulties in placing special education student teachers, the implementation of the Virginia Literacy Act in schools, and the complexities of licensing for specialized areas such as agriculture.
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The board discussed strategies to support online students in the MAT and MEd programs, focusing on communication coordination, digital accessibility, and fostering a sense of community among remote learners. Additional agenda items included an update on the SPED licensure program submission and future timelines for undergraduate offerings. The meeting also addressed identified needs for licensure programs in world languages, specifically Spanish.
Mar 20, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Randolph College Epp Advisory Board N/A
The Randolph College EPP Advisory Board meeting included discussions and updates following a CAEP site visit in December 2023, where the committee was commended for its collaboration and the preparedness of candidates in content areas. Key areas for improvement were identified, including reporting on classroom teacher selection for student placements, evaluation of clinical instructors, and the structure of the quality assurance program, for which Watermark has been contracted to improve data collection and analysis. The meeting also covered a decennial review highlighting strengths such as collaboration with external stakeholders and an updated curriculum, alongside recommendations for investing in recruiting for MAT and MED programs and improving data analysis. Online MAT and MEd programs were discussed, focusing on target students, recruitment strategies, timelines, costs, and materials, with principals playing a role in recommending and admitting students.
Jan 1, 2024·StrategicPlan
Board
Randolph College Strategic Plan 2024-2029
The Randolph College Strategic Plan (2024-2029) outlines six key goals: 1. Leverage the value of a liberal arts education for career preparation by creating an Experiential Learning Center, developing career preparation sequences, establishing industry advisory boards, formalizing relationships with graduate schools, and ensuring internship access for all students. 2. Enhance student success through a comprehensive first-year experience, an Academic Success Center, developmental coursework, targeted retention initiatives, a wellness-focused PE program, and improved mental health support. 3. Strengthen the academic portfolio by adding new undergraduate and graduate programs, refining the TAKE2 program, implementing study abroad strategies, and establishing a Teaching and Learning Center. 4. Broaden enrollment and diversify revenue streams by increasing course offerings, facilitating community college transfers, creating a degree-completion program, offering non-degree credentials, and maximizing summer campus use. 5. Strengthen community engagement by incentivizing student participation, fostering interaction between campus groups, creating athletics and diversity, equity, and inclusion plans, supporting employee wellness, and reviewing the honor system. 6. Address infrastructural and organizational challenges by improving employee compensation, transitioning to online policies, addressing deferred maintenance, and renovating the campus to accommodate growth and enhance access and inclusion. The plan aims to balance the operating budget and enhance the college's reputation for its unique blend of liberal arts education and career preparation, leading to increased enrollment and financial sustainability.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
