2015 – 2017 Academic Master Plan Summary
Strategies, Goals and Actions
Strategic Direction #1 Academic Innovation:
Engage students through the use of innovative teaching and learning strategies
Goal 1: Develop open education resources to reduce student cost
Goal 2: Implement new programming
Goal 3: Maximize use of learner-centered teaching strategies
Goal 4: Increase global awareness and opportunities
Goal 5: Implement innovative technologies and practices
Goal 6: Infuse experiential learning
Goal 7: Increase impact of CLC’s Business and Industry (CT) unit through increased offerings
Strategic Direction #2: Academic Pathways:
Establish and augment pathways and resources for student success
Goal 1: Enhance on-line/distance supported learning
Goal 2: Strengthen pathways for secondary students
Goal 3: Expand learner support services and learner resources
Goal 4: Maximize opportunities to grant Credit for Prior Learning
Goal 5: Enhance and support educational experiences for diverse populations and
underrepresented students
Goal 6: Develop and implement competency-based curriculum
Goal 7: Enhance exit/transitional strategies
Goal 8: Enhance Honors Program, enrollment and offerings
Goal 9: Increase baccalaureate degree options
Strategic Direction #3: Academic Quality
Ensure academic quality through continuous improvement
Goal 1: Attain and sustain program
Goal 2: Implement the CLC assessment agenda
Goal 3: Ensure excellent teaching
Goal 4: Enhance advisory committees effectiveness
Goal 5: Support classroom and lab equipment needs
Goal 6: Develop Academic Integrity Registry
Strategic Direction #4: Academic Linkages and Alignment:
Build a culture of college-wide collaboration and growth
Goal 1: Align Master Academic Plan with other CLC strategic plans and budget processes
Goal 2: Develop and support faculty-linked student recruitment activities
Goal 3: Engage with student in out-of-classroom opportunities
Goal 4: Develop and support retention and student success strategies
Goal 5: Enhance lifelong/continuing education options
LAL/dwesp – 12/30/2015