Felicia Ailster

This document outlines the vision and mission of Gwinnett Technical College, which aims to advance individual knowledge, enrich lives, and develop workforce opportunities. It emphasizes a commitment to teaching every individual and serving every business, providing over 160 credit degree, diploma, and certificate options. The document also presents key institutional data, including establishment year, accreditation status, institution size, student demographics, and in-field placement rates, detailing its role in serving the Gwinnett and North Fulton communities.

The document presents Gwinnett Technical College's strategic direction, encapsulated by its vision to 'Teach every individual; serve every business' and its mission to 'Advance the knowledge of individuals to enrich lives and develop workforce opportunities.' Key focus areas include offering over 140 diverse credit degree, diploma, and certificate programs, alongside adult and continuing education, to provide accessible higher education and workforce development for the Gwinnett and North Fulton communities.

This strategic plan outlines Gwinnett Technical College's commitment to student achievement and success, focusing on preparing students for the workforce. It details key performance indicators including student achievement data, fall-to-fall retention rates, overall and in-field job placement rates, and eight-year graduation rates. The plan emphasizes using a rolling three-year average as an annual benchmark to drive continuous improvement, inform strategic planning and program reviews, and ensure compliance with SACSCOC Standard 8.1 (Student Achievement).

This strategic plan outlines Gwinnett Technical College's direction from FY2026 to 2030, emphasizing planning, assessment, evaluation, and action as core tenets. Its vision is to 'Teach every adult; serve every business,' with a mission to advance knowledge and develop workforce opportunities. The plan is structured around five strategic goals: Student Success, Community Engagement, Resource Management, Workforce Excellence, and Strategic Operations. It aims to enhance the college's role as a connector of education, careers, business, service, and success, ensuring its continued influence on the socioeconomic well-being of its service areas.

The Cardiovascular Technology program at Gwinnett Technical College aims to meet the increasing demand for trained healthcare professionals by implementing a comprehensive curriculum. The program focuses on providing fundamental skills and knowledge for entry-level employment in Cardiovascular Technology, preparing students in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains for invasive cardiovascular technology and adult echocardiography. Key goals include ensuring students demonstrate entry-level knowledge and skills, function as independent technologists, exhibit critical thinking, display professional behavior, and express satisfaction with the program, while also encouraging professional growth through education and membership in professional organizations.