Yearly Based Objective

Actions

Criteria (Measures) and/or Outcomes

Actions/Results to Date

Responsible Person

1.1 Improve distance education

1.1.1 Complete year 2 of distance education plan.

1.1.2 Meet first year objectives of Title III.

1.1.3 Complete objective in college KBOR Performance Agreement - see objective 1.6.

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Survey of ecourse students relative to student services

Pilot Projects identified: Early Alert system for ecourse students, Expanded tutoring options for distance students, expanded advisement services for ecourse students, streamlined FA inquiry and response procedure

1.2.1 Year One administrative Activities (8)

1.2.2 Year One Developmental Activities (6)

1.2.1 We did hire a retention and recruiting coordinator for Distance Learning in October of 2008. The new position has enhanced our abilities to track and collect data on helpdesk requests and student drops. The position has also enhanced coordination between Distance Learning, Financial Aid and Advisement. Wynn Butler

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Attendance alert procedure under development for fall 2010

Title III Pilot Projects identified: Early Alert system for ecourse students, Expanded tutoring options for distance students, expanded advisement services for ecourse students, streamlined FA inquiry and response procedure

Newly developed Financial Aid Probation Acknowledgement process began implementation spring 2010

1.3.1 Continuously and systematically compare the holdings against currently taught syllabi.

1.3.2 Acquire resources based on curriculum assessment and faculty input

1.3.3 Provide a gateway to open access web content which supports our curriculum.

1.3.4 Work with vendor to improve features of the library management software which meet the needs of our population.

1.3.1 Continuously and systematically compare the holdings against currently taught syllabi.

Documentation of curriculum support by learning resources (currently an Excel spreadsheet)  

1.3.2 Purchase information, documentation of curriculum support by learning resources (currently an Excel spreadsheet)

1.3.3 Gateway established (one location to search for resource information). Student / Faculty satisfaction with the Gateway.

1.3.4 Stakeholder satisfaction with the online catalog and staff satisfaction with the library management modules.

1.3  All things are ongoing.

1.3.1 Comparison completed through the the Fall 2009 semester. Ongoing every semester.

1.3.2 Purchases being made within budget constraints. Ongoing procedure.

1.3.3 After intensive research about academic library gateways, the decision was made to use the library online catalog as the primary source of access. Library staff has input all the information about online periodicals and reference works as well as recommended web sites that were previously listed on web pages. Staff will continue to update this information.

1.3.4 DRL regularly visits with the vendor about enhancements, modules and new technologies. At this time, satisfaction is high.

1.4.1 Analyze and evaluate "student success" training across curriculum implemented in Year 2.Continue new initiatives

1.4.2 Analyze and evaluate services and academic programs for international students and those with low English-language proficiency implemented in Year 2 and continue with new initiatives

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1.4.1 Training highlights being provided to Student Services personnel to further strengthen the messages to students.

1.4.2 Small group of Multicultural Club members meeting regularly with staff advisor

1.5.1 Develop action plans to support implemented Hispanic Outreach Plan implemented in Year 2

1.5.2 Continue to review employee recruitment strategies to enhance employee diversity - HR

1.6.1 Achieve KBOR performance agreement regarding development and implementation of Learning communities.

1.6.2 Continue to improve the retention of students in online courses to meet the targets set for retention and revenue.

1.6.3 Operate a responsive education and training division that serves current and emerging workforce needs across the service area, state, and region.

1.6.4 Respond to industry's request to provide access to education and training that serves to recruit and retain employees within the Kansas Department of Corrections.

1.6.1 Achieve KBOR performance agreement regarding development and implementation of Learning communities

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1.7.1 Foster awareness and support for college activities, e.g. sports, arts

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1.7.1 Foster awareness and support for College activities, e.g. sports, arts RE: Arts activities - the barton fine/performing arts committee has met 3 times since August 2009. Along with the newly formed Academic Division marketing committee two arts projects have been targeted. The fall play (Nov 22 & 23) will have a special opening night targeting Barton faculty. An invitation-only reception, a Barton Christmas tree wil be selected with the Shafer gallery and will be decorated that night, and a post-performance gathering with faculty, cast, director, and crew. Additionally, for the Christmas Music concert (Dec 6), plans are to attract 500 audience members (previous average = 300-325) 

Fall play "True West" opening night faculty-targeted reception attracted 13 BCC faculty members. Christmas concert attracted nearly 375 patrons.

Spring Musical (Mar 5-7) attracted over 2100 patrons for three performances. A special workshop "Theatre Ettiquette" was held prior to the Sunday matinee for Upward Bound students. 45 attended. Major articles appeared in local newspapers including the BCC Interrobang. Additional marketing and promotions was organized by Barton's Marketing Dept.

Upcoming events throughout A/Y 09-10 include Spring music concert and dance concert. The "Over-the-Hilltops" dance troupe (BCC faculty & staff) is being formed as a "novelty" act for the dance concert.

Performing arts donors brochure and campaign is expected to kick-off in April

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Spring Musical (Mar 5-7) attracted over 2100 patrons for three performances. A special workshop "Theatre Ettiquette" was held prior to the Sunday matinee for Upward Bound students. 45 attended. Major articles appeared in local newspapers including the BCC Interrobang. Additional marketing and promotions was organized by Barton's Marketing Dept.

Upcoming events throughout A/Y 09-10 include Spring music concert and dance concert. The "Over-the-Hilltops" dance troupe (BCC faculty & staff) is being formed as a "novelty" act for the dance concert.

Performing arts donors brochure and campaign is expected to kick-off in April.

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Quality Council 
(QC)