Thomas Nelson

This strategic plan outlines a framework for institutional advancement and student achievement. Key strategic goals include responsibly managing enrollment and ensuring student success, enhancing the college's identity through focused programs and communication, fostering regional leadership via strategic partnerships, and establishing a sustainable culture of evidence for continuous improvement.

This strategic plan outlines a five-year roadmap for Black River Technical College to meet future needs and foster an ideal learning environment. It focuses on four key goals: cultivating an exemplary campus atmosphere, preparing students for further education and high-demand careers, supporting student success and access while growing enrollment and retention, and expanding strategic partnerships, marketing, and community engagement to strengthen the institution's reach and impact.

This Strategic Plan outlines Black River Technical College's long-range direction to meet future needs and establish an ideal learning environment. It is guided by core values of quality, learning, students, and community relationships, with a vision to lead in learning and economic development. Key strategic goals include fostering an exemplary atmosphere for learning and service, preparing students for further education and employment through general and technical programs, achieving deliberate and sustained enrollment growth and retention, and expanding marketing presence, strategic partnerships, and fundraising efforts.

The board received updates from the President, including information on institutional partnerships, construction projects, and student achievements. The Vice Presidents presented reports covering financial status, enrollment increases, academic audits, institutional advancement activities, human resources hiring updates, and workforce training initiatives. The board reviewed and acknowledged the strategic plan and progress report. Additionally, the board approved the 2026-2027 Student Handbook and revisions to the Policy and Procedure Manual, and conducted an executive session.

The strategic plan for Black River Technical College focuses on enhancing the community through quality academic and career education. Key goals include fostering an exemplary atmosphere for learning and working, preparing students for further education, achieving enrollment growth and increased retention, and expanding marketing presence and strategic partnerships. The plan emphasizes sustainability, community culture, quality assurance, continuous improvement, and meeting the needs of both university and employment sectors.