Tammy Geldmaker

This Student Services Plan for Manatee Technical College outlines the evaluation of student services personnel and the utilization of feedback for continuous improvement. The plan details a comprehensive array of services designed to support students through their college experience, focusing on enrollment, academic success, and placement. Key service areas include assessment, admissions, counseling, disability services, financial aid, student records, and career placement, all aimed at facilitating career and personal growth in career and technical education programs.

The Manatee Technical College Placement Services Plan outlines the college's comprehensive strategy for assisting students with job placement. It details coordination responsibilities among MTC staff and CareerSource Suncoast, establishes a communications network for disseminating employment opportunities, and specifies procedures for listing employer opportunities and maintaining accurate placement records. The plan also includes an annual evaluation process, aiming to produce highly skilled individuals and transform lives through quality education by meeting community and workforce needs.

The strategic plan for Manatee Technical College outlines its long-term direction, aiming to be a leader in transforming lives through quality education and producing highly skilled individuals. Key strategic areas include enhancing educational programs to achieve high completion, licensure, and placement rates; developing state-of-the-art physical resources, including new law enforcement and aviation facilities; and ensuring a fully staffed human resources department to support the college's growth and services.

The strategic plan for Manatee Technical College focuses on producing highly skilled individuals and resourceful leaders through collaborative education to meet community and workforce needs. Key areas include enhancing educational programs to achieve high completion, licensure, and placement rates; maintaining state-of-the-art facilities; and ensuring full staffing to support college services and programs. The plan aims to position the college as a leader in transforming lives through quality education.

The Manatee Technical College Retention Plan focuses on increasing and sustaining enrollment through various strategies. These include strengthening strategic partnerships with local businesses, industries, and organizations; hosting campus events and tours; implementing targeted marketing campaigns; expanding dual enrollment efforts; and enhancing the college's presence in local high schools and middle schools. The plan also emphasizes strategic hiring practices, utilizing the School District of Manatee County Human Resources team. A key component is a student retention survey to gather data on why students leave the program early, allowing for improvements to programming and student support. Work-based learning opportunities are also highlighted as a method to increase student engagement and retention, providing real-world experience and developing employability skills.