Shawn Cisna

The 'Blueprint for Growth' Strategic Plan for Black Hawk College outlines a roadmap to inspire students, develop talent, and strengthen communities by preparing learners for diverse global environments through excellence in education and innovation. The plan is structured around three core pillars: Workforce Development, Student Success, and Investing In Our Employees. Its objectives include establishing the college as a leading provider of education and workforce development, becoming a student-ready institution that prioritizes student needs, and fostering an environment where it is the employer of choice for its staff.

This document presents a consumer report detailing performance metrics across fiscal years FY22, FY23, and FY24. Key data points include transfer rates, successful course completion, full-time student graduation rates, retention and persistence rates, student/faculty ratio, student demographics, class size, and the number of associate degrees and certificates awarded. It also highlights strengths identified from the Fall 2023 Ruffalo Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory, such as convenient registration processes, available tutoring services, and a well-maintained campus. The report concludes with a mission statement focused on inspiring students, developing talent, and strengthening communities.

The key discussion topic was a proposed addition of an electronic attendance policy for the Board Policy Manual (BR #8359). A motion to approve the policy was made and passed with one nay vote.

The meeting included discussion on the approval of minutes, student board member reports, employee/public comments, president and administration reports, board reports (including ICCTA meeting and convention schedule and board of trustee meeting self-assessment), approval of an AQIP report, and miscellaneous items. A closed session was held to discuss unspecified matters.

The 2021 District-Wide Facilities Master Plan for Black Hawk College provides a comprehensive roadmap for short-term and long-term growth and development across its Quad Cities and East Campuses, and satellite facilities. The plan, developed through an analysis of existing conditions and programmatic needs, outlines recommendations guided by objectives such as enhancing campus image, fostering a student-centered environment, improving campus life spaces, strengthening connectivity, engaging the community, ensuring safety, managing traffic, maintaining flexibility, achieving feasibility, and promoting sustainability. It aims to guide investment and utilization of resources in alignment with the College's mission and vision for educational excellence.