Tynetta Sims

The strategic plan for the Division of Academic and Student Affairs at Arkansas Baptist College focuses on promoting excellence in instruction, learning, research, and engagement. It aims to enhance student retention and degree completion, recruit and retain diverse faculty and leaders, and continuously improve academic programs. The plan also emphasizes sustaining academic standards, integrity, and reputation while fostering diversity, internationalization, and mutual respect. Key goals include building a well-resourced division and utilizing data-driven decision-making to support the college's mission.

The 2020-2023 Strategic Plan for Arkansas Baptist College outlines seven key goals: Spiritual Vitality, Educational Excellence, Nurturing Environment, Operational Efficiency, Resource Development, Institutional Relations, and Technology Leadership. The plan aims to enhance the student experience by promoting a Christ-centered environment, improving academic programs and support services, ensuring efficient resource management, strengthening financial resources, building community partnerships, and maintaining a technologically advanced campus. Specific initiatives include expanding academic programs, increasing student research opportunities, improving student support services, enhancing facilities, improving financial stability, and strengthening relationships with alumni and the community. Measurable outcomes are defined for each initiative, including enrollment targets, graduation rates, fundraising goals, and improvements in student and community engagement.