Matthew J. Anderson

The meeting includes a presentation and campus spotlight focusing on ABAC's 115-year history and mission to engage and inspire students through hands-on experimental learning. The discussion covers the launch of new bachelor's degree and workforce certificate programs, enrollment statistics, transitioning athletics to a 4-year program, fundraising efforts, and the completion of a new strategic plan. The college's marketing and brand awareness strategies, particularly its position as Georgia's state college of agriculture, are highlighted. The meeting also touches on the college's efforts to align programming with workforce needs, create career pathways for students, and collaborate with the community through public-private partnerships. Additionally, the college tour episode is discussed as a tool to attract prospective students.

The Stafford School of Business Program Assessment Report for 2024-2025 outlines the program's goals, learning outcomes, and evaluation framework. It focuses on aligning learning outcomes with course objectives, integrating qualitative and quantitative metrics, and involving stakeholders through feedback loops. The report details the assessment process, including articulating PLOs, mapping courses, designing tools, and reflecting on data. Key areas of improvement include enhancing classroom engagement, research skills, and career connections through planned actions such as technical assistance from the librarian and coordination with Career Services.

The 2023-2027 Strategic Plan for ABAC outlines five key goals: increasing enrollment through data-driven initiatives and diverse program offerings; demonstrating academic excellence through enhanced curricula, faculty development, and interdisciplinary programs; improving student success via retention plans, enhanced support services, and experiential learning opportunities; strengthening institutional effectiveness through improved governance, communication, and continuous improvement processes; and ensuring fiscal viability through revenue diversification, fundraising, and resource optimization. The plan aims to achieve these goals through various initiatives, including expanding online and summer programs, developing micro-credential options, enhancing athletics, improving advising models, and securing sponsored funding.