Northwest Florida State College

This document outlines the program and student outcomes for the Associate in Science in Nursing program. It focuses on achieving high NCLEX-RN pass rates, strong program completion rates, and successful employment for graduates. Key student learning outcomes emphasize safe and effective care, integration of evidence-based practice, promotion of quality care, professional communication, client-centered interventions, and adherence to legal and ethical accountability.

The primary discussion focused on strategic planning initiatives. Dr. Sheffield presented preliminary findings derived from the FY27 Strategic Forums and Surveys conducted with key stakeholder groups, including NWFSC students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders in Okaloosa and Walton counties. Documents reviewed related to the Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles, and visualized survey data from these various forums.

The Board of Trustees meeting included the approval of the agenda and subsequent consent agenda, which encompassed the minutes from the November 2025 meeting and the Personnel Agenda. Key action items included the approval for FIN 2100 to be offered starting summer 2026, the creation of four new SAAT degrees in engineering in partnership with the University of West Florida (UWF), and the approval of Table 1, the amended College 2025-2026 Budget. Informational items covered an update on the Building 510 Renovation and a proposed new program: A.S. in Applied Artificial Intelligence.

The Board of Trustees meeting included the approval of the agenda and the Consent Agenda, which covered minutes from the Strategic Planning Workshop and the Regular Meeting of October 21, 2025, as well as the Personnel Agenda. Key action items included the approval of an easement and endowment agreement with the City of Niceville contingent upon external approvals and securing necessary permits related to a proposed well site, and the approval of course fees for the Pray Aviation Partnership. The Board also accepted the FY 2025 Audited Financial Statements and IRS Form 990, approved awards listed in the solicitations for Continuing Contracts for Architectural Services and Operation of the Child Development and Education Center, and approved the amended College 2025-2026 Budget. Informational items included a discussion on the Specialized Associate in Arts Transfer Degree (SAAT) in Engineering, a presentation on NWFSC Facts, Figures, and Strategic Plan Update, and a Sunshine Law Review.

The meeting involved the Governing Board for the Collegiate High School. Key agenda items included the approval of remote attendance for certain Trustees, approval of the agenda, and approval of the Consent Agenda. Action items involved the approval of the Collegiate High School 2026-2027 Academic Calendar and the approval of Table 1, the amended CHS 2025-2026 Budget, as presented in the financial report. Informational and discussion items included the Personnel Agenda and general CHS Updates.