Tiffany Bain

The meeting included discussions on the committee selection process, committee handbook policies, and the communication structure between the VPAA and faculty. The senate addressed the need for monitoring instructional technology in classrooms, reviewed the Quest to 10,000 attendance verification process, and discussed training for digital learning and bookstore operations. New business topics, some of which were tabled, included advising pre-requisite overrides, managing course access in Canvas after semester closures, academic integrity policies, and the use of personal cell phones for institutional authentication.

This strategic plan for Calhoun Community College is designed to promote student success and community development through quality education, cultural enrichment, and workforce training. It focuses on several key pillars: enhancing facilities and infrastructure, improving support services including enrollment and mental health, advancing academic and instructional excellence, strengthening human resources, fostering community relations, upgrading technology, and cultivating a unified college culture.

This strategic plan, titled 'A Path to Excellence' for 2022-2024, outlines Calhoun Community College's direction with a core vision of 'Success for Every Student'. The plan is structured around four main strategic initiatives: ensuring academic excellence, increasing student success, increasing enrollment and recruitment, and broadening community impact. It emphasizes continuous improvement in programs and services to meet the needs of its diverse student population and the communities it serves.

This document provides updates on an ongoing strategic plan focused on several key areas. These include enhancing facilities and infrastructure, improving student support services covering enrollment, mental health, tutoring, and student life initiatives, and advancing academic excellence through data-informed decisions, research, programmatic pathways, and faculty development. The plan also addresses human resources management, community engagement, technology infrastructure improvements, and fostering a positive organizational culture.

The meeting provided an orientation for dual enrollment students and parents, covering key academic and support resources available at the college. Topics included the college's commitment to student success, the expectations of college-level coursework, an overview of the Warhawk Book Pack program, and instructions on how to utilize tutoring services through the STAR Institute. Additionally, representatives highlighted campus resources, the importance of maintaining communication via the student email portal, and guidance on managing deadlines and accessing academic support.