Heath Baumgard

The DCTC & Inver Hills Strategic Plan (2021-2027) focuses on closing educational equity gaps, improving student success, and enhancing institutional effectiveness. Key goals include increasing enrollment, fostering a diverse workforce, and strengthening partnerships with educational institutions and industry. The plan emphasizes equity-minded practices, culturally responsive teaching, and reducing financial barriers for students.

This Affirmative Action Plan for Dakota County Technical College outlines the institution's commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. It details affirmative action goals, timetables, and methods for hiring and retention, specifically addressing underutilization of females, racial/ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans across various job categories. The plan aims to achieve these goals through strategic, actionable, and measurable efforts, fostering an inclusive workplace and ensuring all employees are aware of the College's commitment to equal opportunity.

The 2021-2027 Strategic Plan for DCTC & Inver Hills focuses on closing educational equity gaps and improving student success. Key strategies include improving campus climate, diversifying the workforce, strengthening partnerships with educational institutions and community organizations, and enhancing institutional effectiveness. The plan also aims to develop equity-minded practitioners, enhance access to higher education, reduce financial barriers for students, enhance academic program pathways, and foster a culture of student belonging and integrated support to increase enrollment and completion rates.

The document outlines specific performance goals for a Practical Nursing Program, targeting a 75% program completion rate, an 80% NCLEX-PN first-attempt pass rate, a 90% job placement rate in the nursing field, and a 30% rate for graduates pursuing further education. Additionally, it aims for a 75% satisfaction level among students, graduates, faculty, and employers.