Shari Brown

The 2025-2030 Strategic Plan for Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute outlines a vision to be a leader in student success and a premier provider of transformative education. It is guided by core beliefs that students, employees, communities, and the institution thrive under specific conditions. The plan focuses on four strategic pillars: Student Success (prioritizing access, teaching, engagement, and achievement), Employee Success (fostering a supportive culture, growth, and employer of choice status), Community Success (strengthening partnerships, workforce, and economic development), and Institutional Success (ensuring a welcoming campus, robust infrastructure, security, and financial advancement). The overarching mission is to provide accessible, quality instruction, support economic development, and improve the quality of life.

The meeting included an ethics statement review, introductions of new employees, and a presentation on the EMSI report, covering student employability and economic impact. Committee reports provided updates on the new Student Services Center construction, challenges with the Electrical Linemen facility location, and the healthcare clinic's family access policy. Financial reports were reviewed and approved, including gifts to the institution, state budget transfers, and the interim financial summary. Personnel matters included employment and resignation announcements. Other topics included SGA reports, the Civic Center report, grant approvals (CAMCG), BLET reaccreditation, the 2016 Cohort Default Rate, trustee self-evaluations, and upcoming events such as the golf tournament and NCACCT meeting. Discussions also covered meetings with legislators and the distribution of campus pictures.

The meeting included committee reports on athletics, building and grounds, curriculum, finance, and personnel. Key discussion points included the approval of new Diesel and Heavy Equipment and Emergency Medical Science programs; financial reports and budget transfers; personnel changes; and an SGA report covering events, initiatives, and upcoming elections. The President's comments covered various topics including a budget call back, legislative meetings, Title II funding, a COVID-19 update, and the Foundation Annual Fund Drive. Trustee reappointments and upcoming events were also discussed.

This joint meeting covered various topics including facilities updates on the Electrical Lineman Facility and the Clean Room in J Building. Financial reports were reviewed and approved, including budget transfers and an interim financial summary. Personnel matters were addressed, including new employments and resignations. The SGA reported on their activities and announced new officers. The president's comments included reports on a compliance review audit, graduation ceremonies, legislative meetings, a visit from the NCCCS president, and trustee evaluations. A discussion took place regarding the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions on campus. Finally, the meeting included a closed session to discuss a personnel matter.

The meeting included an ethics statement review, introductions, committee reports (including updates on the Watauga Student Services Center and the new lineman facility), SGA reports (covering events like the Cobra discount day and food drives), a president's report (highlighting the Bellwether Award finalist status and the new admissions packet), and announcements regarding personnel changes, upcoming meetings, and facility naming discussions. Financial reports were reviewed and approved.