Develop pathways with degree plans to move students to completion.
Focus on non-traditional/adult students.
Develop a tuition and fee structure to become the best value in the Rio Grande Valley.
Increase engagement of faculty in student advising.
Provide a Freshman Seminar (student success course: ORIN0101) for all FTIC students (mandatory for all freshman and those transferring with less than 12 SCHs).
Mandate student participation in a high quality orientation.
Expand articulation agreements with universities.
Focus on literacy across the curriculum.
Holistically address the social issues faced by students.
Employ high impact strategies and services in academic and student support.
Create an Honors Program.
Support more collaboration between full-time and adjunct faculty.
Have a strong Center for Teaching and Learning.
LEAD REGIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Work with employers to develop programs and internships that are aligned with job market demands (e.g. trades, welding, solar, and wind turbines, etc.)
Strengthen and develop partnerships with business and industry.
Tailor marketing efforts to reach employers in the service region.
Pursue embedded industry certifications and third party program accreditations.
Expand continuing /community service education offerings.
Create a systematic way to evaluate program viability.
Identify and promote marketable skills.
ENHANCE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Increase the number of college sponsored events for the community.
Establish a TSC/Fort Brown Information Center (provide memorabilia and tours).
Hold camps for middle and high school students.
Support an Academy for Lifelong Learning.
Initiate an alumni association.
Incorporate faculty into outreach programs.
Develop a monthly online newsletter.
Identify a sponsor(s) for the TSC Performing Arts Center.
ENRICH THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Enhance teaching and learning spaces with updated equipment, furniture, and technology to reflect a collegiate environment.
Enhance student engagement outside the classroom.
Provide transportation to and from ITECC.
Provide food services on campus.
Create off-site instructional sites in cooperation with K-12 and community partners.
Maximize the use of learning technologies (ex: Canvas).
Conduct a study regarding the adequacy of library services.
Develop a robust college and programs of study marketing plan.
INVEST IN EACH OTHER
Develop a focused professional development program for all employees.
Create an Adjunct Academy.
Develop an onboarding program for new faculty and staff.
Conduct periodic salary surveys in an effort to remain competitive.
Support faculty in work on pathways, learning outcomes, and general education.
Continue a tuition assistance program for employees.
Undertake a process optimization effort across lines in the organization.
