Tidewater Community College

The meeting packet outlines the agenda for the meeting on November 5, 2025. Key discussion items included a Program Highlight on the "NASA RockStat 2026" initiative. The Consent Agenda covered multiple items such as the adoption of the TCC Strategic Plan, Innovate 2030, proposed revisions to the College Board Policy & Procedures Manual with By-Laws, and various new program requests, revisions, and discontinuances, specifically related to Welding and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. The Finance & Facilities Committee report was scheduled to cover local funds financial statements and the Student Financial Aid Cohort Default Rate. The President's Report included updates on enrollment trends for Summer 2025 and Fall 2025, noting overall growth, particularly in dual enrollment and Workforce Solutions headcount.

This strategic plan, Innovate 2030, reaffirms the institution's commitment to student success and addresses evolving challenges in higher education. It is guided by a vision to be the community's first choice for education, opportunity, partnership, and innovation, supported by six core values: Teaching and Learning Excellence, Innovation, Empathy, Integrity, Community, and Accountability. The plan outlines six broad strategic directions: Enrollment Growth, Innovation to Support Teaching & Learning, Student Engagement, Student Progression, Retention, & Completion, Community Engagement & Workforce Development, and Institutional Resilience & Operational Sustainability, aiming to align the college's mission with student and community needs.

The meeting included discussions and updates on various key areas. A program highlight featured TCC's 10-Year Reaffirmation of Accreditation, detailing the Compliance Certificate and Quality Enhancement Plan. Academic Affairs provided updates on the Effective Online Teaching Practices initiative, the use of Ad Astra's data-driven scheduling platform, and the alignment of transfer programs with the TransferVA Common Curriculum. Student Affairs covered updates on Public Safety, including the launch of the TCC Alert System and camera installations across campuses. Workforce Solutions reported on revenue, enrollment, and credential increases, as well as strategies to address reduced VCCS funding. The board also reviewed final local financial statements and budget reports, and received updates on legislative events and the Educational Foundation's fundraising efforts. Real Estate Foundation activities, including land sales and the search for workforce training expansion sites, were also discussed. Enrollment updates indicated increases in FTE and student headcount for both Summer and Fall 2025.

This document provides an update on the strategic plan for Tidewater Community College, covering the 2013-2014 academic year. The plan is built upon four main goals: Student Success, Innovations & Collaboration, Internal Resource Development, and External Resource Development (regional alliances). Key initiatives include developing a comprehensive strategic enrollment management plan, strengthening college readiness, investing in human capital and infrastructure, and fostering regional alliances with business and industry. The update highlights accomplishments in streamlining processes, enhancing professional development, and improving academic structures. It also addresses the significant challenge of declining enrollment and its financial impact, urging all staff to contribute to student attraction and retention by embodying the college's core values of collaboration, dedication, and innovation.

This convocation address outlines the strategic plan for Tidewater Community College, emphasizing collaboration, communication, and innovation as core principles. The plan focuses on several key areas: enhancing student learning and development through advanced practices and technology, strengthening college readiness initiatives and workforce development to meet regional occupational needs, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation among staff, optimizing college infrastructure and human capital for efficiency, and aggressively pursuing external resources and partnerships. The strategic objectives aim to achieve measurable outcomes such as improved student retention, graduation, and transfer rates, the development of relevant academic programs, and increased placement of graduates into high-demand occupations.