First: identifying and defining characteristics of college service area populations including race/ethnicity, college readiness, working/living schedules, low-income, disabilities, veterans, culture, gender, community involvement and participation, employers, economic and career development, college course and program needs. Second: voicing the need for and supporting the provision of accessibility accommodations that maximize opportunities for all populations to attend college. Considerations include diverse course and program delivery methods, dual-credit options, schedule options, scholarships, on-campus and off-campus services supporting college readiness, and facility modifications that increase accessibility. advertising accessibility accommodations to people who need them so they know accessibility is possible and is within his/her capabilities whether financial, physical, social, and intellectual. Table 21: Knowledge Management and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy Tactics Responsible Secure additional scholarship opportunities and funding for students who are low-income, VP of Institutional underrepresented minority, and other diverse Advancement Support financial need of populations (e.g. Community Scholarship Program) students Provide financial literacy, tutoring, and counseling VP of Business through the Financial Aid Office and in Year Affairs/Director of Experience courses Financial Aid Ensure adequate resource Obtain funding of Community Scholarship Program VP of Institutional base through 2022 Advancement Relevant academic Evaluate employer and align the college’s VP of Academic Affairs programs academic programs with the needs of the service area Promote community and VP of Workforce Engage K-12 and learners in continuing education continuing education Solutions/Director courses as a college access point activities Community Education Obtain funding to maximize enrollment in the Middle VP of Institutional College dual credit program Advancement VP of Academic Counsel students to pursue a college pathway early Strengthen partnerships Affairs/Director of K-12 before and during their dual credit enrollment with area high schools Partnerships VP of Academic Matriculate more students with dual-credits to the Affairs/Director K-12 College Partnerships
First: identifying and defining characteristics of college service area populations including race/ethnicity, college readiness, working/living schedules, low-income, disabilities, veterans, culture, gender, community involvement and participation, employers, economic and career development, college course and program needs. Second: voicing the need for and supporting the provision of accessibility accommodations that maximize opportunities for all populations to attend college. Considerations include diverse course and program delivery methods, dual-credit options, schedule options, scholarships, on-campus and off-campus services supporting college readiness, and facility modifications that increase accessibility. advertising accessibility accommodations to people who need them so they know accessibility is possible and is within his/her capabilities whether financial, physical, social, and intellectual. Table 21: Knowledge Management and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy Tactics Responsible Support financial need of students Secure additional scholarship opportunities and funding for students who are low-income, underrepresented minority, and other diverse populations (e.g. Community Scholarship Program) VP of Institutional Advancement Provide financial literacy, tutoring, and counseling through the Financial Aid Office and in Year Experience courses VP of Business Affairs/Director of Financial Aid Ensure adequate resource base Obtain funding of Community Scholarship Program through 2022 VP of Institutional Advancement Relevant academic programs Evaluate employer and align the college’s academic programs with the needs of the service area VP of Academic Affairs Promote community and continuing education activities Engage K-12 and learners in continuing education courses as a college access point VP of Workforce Solutions/Director Community Education Strengthen partnerships with area high schools Obtain funding to maximize enrollment in the Middle College dual credit program VP of Institutional Advancement Counsel students to pursue a college pathway early before and during their dual credit enrollment VP of Academic Affairs/Director of K-12 Partnerships Matriculate more students with dual-credits to the College VP of Academic Affairs/Director K-12 Partnerships
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