Strategic Direction 2: Culture of Continuous Improvement Strategic Goals Objectives 2.1 Strengthen the 2.1.1 Improve the frequency and quality of dialogue about SLO/SAO processes for assessment and improvement within programs, disciplines, assessment and divisions and the Academic Senate. improvement of 2.1.2 Apply the results of SLO assessment and dialogue to the student learning ongoing improvement of the curriculum. outcomes and service area outcomes. 2.1.3 Highlight and commend, on an annual basis, the best practices resulting from SLO /SAO assessment and dialogue. 2.2 Systematize the 2.2.1 Establish and promote a systematic, evidence-based process evaluation and for proposing, developing, implementing, evaluating and improvement of West's sustaining programs. effectiveness, focusing 2.2.2 Conduct an effective, evidence-based annual evaluation of on planning and progress on every major College plan, and report the results to resource allocation the College Council. processes. 2.2.3 Establish a systematic, evidence-based process for the evaluation and improvement of the major College operational processes, and for dissemination of the results. 2.2.4 Engage students systematically in evaluating and improving the learning environment and their learning experiences. 2.3 Exercise financial 2.3.1 Ensure that grant development and administration processes stewardship that are transparent. ensures fiscal stability 2.3.2 Double the number and size of grants that support the College while supporting mission. educational excellence and the College 2.3.3 Collaborate with the College Foundation to support and mission. enhance designated programs and initiatives. 2.4 Enhance and maintain 2.4.1 Ensure that modifications of facilities optimize flexibility of use facilities and and build in appropriate technologies. technology to promote 2.4.2 Enhance the safety and cleanliness of the learning and effective teaching and teaching environment. learning. 2.4.3 Expand the use of up-to-date technology for teaching and learning. 2.4.4 Promote student engagement in campus life through creation and/or enhancement of inviting spaces.
Strategic Direction 2: Culture of Continuous Improvement Strategic Goals Objectives 2.1 Strengthen the processes for assessment and improvement of student learning outcomes and service area outcomes. 2.1.1 Improve the frequency and quality of dialogue about SLO/SAO assessment and improvement within programs, disciplines, divisions and the Academic Senate. 2.1.2 Apply the results of SLO assessment and dialogue to the ongoing improvement of the curriculum. 2.1.3 Highlight and commend, on an annual basis, the best practices resulting from SLO /SAO assessment and dialogue. 2.2 Systematize the evaluation and improvement of West's effectiveness, focusing on planning and resource allocation processes. 2.2.1 Establish and promote a systematic, evidence-based process for proposing, developing, implementing, evaluating and sustaining programs. 2.2.2 Conduct an effective, evidence-based annual evaluation of progress on every major College plan, and report the results to the College Council. 2.2.3 Establish a systematic, evidence-based process for the evaluation and improvement of the major College operational processes, and for dissemination of the results. 2.2.4 Engage students systematically in evaluating and improving the learning environment and their learning experiences. 2.3 Exercise financial stewardship that ensures fiscal stability while supporting educational excellence and the College mission. 2.3.1 Ensure that grant development and administration processes are transparent. 2.3.2 Double the number and size of grants that support the College mission. 2.3.3 Collaborate with the College Foundation to support and enhance designated programs and initiatives. 2.4 Enhance and maintain facilities and technology to promote effective teaching and learning. 2.4.1 Ensure that modifications of facilities optimize flexibility of use and build in appropriate technologies. 2.4.2 Enhance the safety and cleanliness of the learning and teaching environment. 2.4.3 Expand the use of up-to-date technology for teaching and learning. 2.4.4 Promote student engagement in campus life through creation and/or enhancement of inviting spaces.
Summary-Table-SD-G-O.docx