Ouachita Technical College 2008-2013 Strategic Priorities
Strategic Action Area One: Student Access, Engagement, Learning, and Success
Goal One: Provide educational programming, resources, services, financial aid and environment to improve student learning as indicated by increased academic success, persistence, retention, program completion, and transfer.
Goal Two: Promote increased access and student learning to a diverse population.
Goal Three: Create optimal conditions to increase student engagement in curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities.
Strategic Action Area Two: Community-College Engagement
Goal One: Collaborate and partner with other educational entities (schools, higher education institutions, state agencies, foundations) to support and enhance concurrent, transfer, and other educational success.
Goal Two: Promote innovation and collaboration to fulfill the workforce development needs of business, industry, and other sectors.
Goal Three: Increase public awareness of and earn support for the college and its educational, social, and economic impact.
Strategic Action Area Three: Developing and Managing Effective Resources
Goal One: Promote a financial, physical, and human resource base to support the college’s mission, to sustain organizational improvement, and to enhance teaching and learning.
Goal Two: Strengthen and sustain a high-quality information technology infrastructure to support the college’s mission.
Goal Three: Empower employees through an environment that encourages professional development, leadership, creativity, and accountability.
Goal Four: Promote increased student access and success by securing increased federal, state, and private support.
Strategic Action Area Four: Continuous Improvement and Accountability
Goal One: Promote and improve institutional effectiveness through an organized system of planning, assessment, and budgeting.
Goal Two: Demonstrate a culture of inquiry, evidence, and accountability though data-driven decision-making.