Annual Priorities 2008-2009

• Academic Programs

  • Address General Education restructuring through the College Council (Curriculum Committee).
  • Implement the remaining recommendations of the Liberal Arts Task Force.
  • Submit proposals for Respiratory Therapist, EMS Paramedic, and Occupational Therapy Assistant.
  • Conduct a comprehensive review of articulation agreements.
  • Expand the Honors Program and continue to develop related co-curricular activities.
  • Increase collaboration between credit and non-credit programs.

  Improving Student Outcomes

  • Finish specifying student course learning outcomes and post them on the College web site.
  • Conduct assessments of student service outcomes (SENSE and CCSSE).

  Delivery of Instruction

  • Establish standards for online and hybrid courses through a faculty committee.
  • Increase the number of online and hybrid courses offered.
  • Offer additional course scheduling options.

  Student Services and Enrollment Management

  • Improve early intervention for students experiencing difficulties in their studies.
  • Implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Students with GED Diplomas.
  • Increase enrollment by targeting specific ethnic and geographic markets.

  Technology

  • Provide financial and staff support for new technology initiatives.
  • Implement the General Ledger and Human Capital Management modules of CUNY FIRST.

  Resource and Organizational Development

  • Increase support and incentives for faculty to write grants.
  • Build the new Nursing laboratory.
  • Renovate the athletic field.
  • Return the T-7 Building to KCC instructional purposes.
  • Establish a presence in western Brooklyn beginning with the offering of developmental and Continuing Education courses.
  • Produce a comprehensive fundraising plan.
  • Institute a leadership development program through HR.

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