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A PROUD PAST, A GOLDEN FUTURE Leslie R. McClellon President, Rochester Community and Technical College
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Our Centennial is here, and we are excited to celebrate A Proud Past with our community! I would like to thank all of our students, alumni, and community partners for supporting RCTC through 100 years of service to this wonderful city, state, and beyond. It has been our pleasure to provide an educated workforce to you, and we look forward to 100 more years of success and dedication to the communities we serve.
e an opener of doors for such as come after thee. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
This year, RCTC will provide many opportunities to help us celebrate our founding. These activities are our way of giving back to the community that has given so much to us. From our humble beginnings to what we have become today, we remain steady in our commitment to growth and continued opportunities for our students and the community. Please take advantage of these opportunities throughout the year to learn more about the College and our plans to move the communities forward through education. Of course, there will be FUN involved and a promise that you will learn in the process. A Golden Future for RCTC involves many strategies to advance our vision — one that strengthens educational and co-curricular programming, fosters a pervasive presence for the College, enhances enrollment, and expands donor relations and giving. This vision and its successful execution will better equip graduates with the qualifications, skills, and resources that will allow them to compete in the globalized 21st century marketplace. In the words of Dr. Charles H. Mayo, “The great contribution we can make is to prepare the oncoming generation to think they can and will think for themselves.” I encourage you to read about our accomplishments from 2014-15 and our goals for 2015-16. These accomplishments and goals will carry this institution forward to ensure we meet the ever changing needs of this great city and state. The future has been and is bright for our graduates — your skilled workforce — and RCTC remains committed to continuing our work and the wonderful partnerships we have that foster success. As you read our Vision Book, I am sure you will see the many achievements of the College to document our commitment. You will also gain knowledge about the future and the steps we are taking to ensure success.
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Last, but certainly not least, I want to thank and give acknowledgment to the dedicated RCTC faculty and staff who continue to make this institution relevant for our communities and academically rich for our students. You are the beacon for all who pass through our doors.
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ducation is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.
- Malcolm X
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OUR MISSION Rochester Community and Technical College provides accessible, affordable, quality learning opportunities to serve a diverse and growing community.
ABOUT THE VISION BOOK Rochester Community and Technical College is proud to have been a part of the Rochester community for 100 years. As we reflect on the past during our centennial year of celebration, RCTC’s Vision in Progress continues to build on the foundation our predecessors established. The College looks forward to the next 100 years, and we aspire to remain a cornerstone of the local, regional, and global community.
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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE RCTC provides curricula designed to meet a variety of academic and career educational opportunities that prepare students for work, life, and additional education now and into the future. Programs lead to the award of certificates, diplomas, Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Science, and Associate in Arts degrees.
THE COLLEGE... To meet our mission, RCTC is committed to provide a variety of educational options on a non-discriminatory, open-entry basis, as follows: • Technical and general education leading to the Associate in Applied Science degrees, diplomas, and certificates in career fields requiring less than a baccalaureate degree; • Relevant technical and general education leading to the Associate in Science degree, focusing on preparation for employment or transfer to a baccalaureate degree; • Liberal arts and sciences education leading to the Associate in Arts degree and transfer to a four-year college or university; • Developmental courses in basic educational areas to provide students with the background they need to succeed in a college environment; • Continuing education, customized training services, and professional development to provide skills and knowledge for career improvement, service to business and industry, and licensure;
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f you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people. - Confucius
• Support services and student life opportunities that aid in leadership development in the educational, career, and personal goals of students in a learning environment that accommodates individual learning needs; • Partnerships with business and industry, agencies, government, and other higher education providers to develop and maintain a skilled workforce in an ever-changing environment; • Regional economic development through job creation and retooling of the workforce.
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THE RCTC PERSPECTIVE
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e are what we repeatedly do. excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle
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CORE VALUES
CORE LEARNER OUTCOMES
• Learner-Centered: Be approachable and attentive to students’ and others’ needs.
• Communication Students will read, write, speak, and listen professionally.
• Respect: Demonstrate understanding and sensitivity when serving. • Teamwork: Collaborate and engage each other to better serve. • Fun: Foster a pleasant, personable, and enjoyable environment. • Excellence: Anticipate, create, and recognize engaging experiences. • Innovation: Explore, empower, and implement creative ideas to better serve.
• Critical Thinking Students will think systematically by integrating skills and using a variety of appropriate resources and methods. • Global Awareness/Diversity Students will demonstrate understanding of and respect for human diversity through their words and actions. • Civic Responsibility Students will understand larger social issues, demonstrate social responsibility, and contribute to positive community change through civic engagement. • Personal and Professional Accountability Students will take ultimate responsibility for achieving their educational and personal goals. • Aesthetic Response Students will make and support personal judgments from an informed perspective.
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GOALS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS President Leslie R. McClellon
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o accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. - Anatole France
Photo credit: Rochester Post-Bulletin
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Improve Operational Structures •
Established a Strategic Planning Task Force and completed the new Strategic Plan for the College.
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Established a Strategic Enrollment Management Council (SEMC), with workgroups to address data collection/ analysis, enrollment, retention, completion, and budgeting for long-term growth and community needs.
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Produced an Annual Planning Guide to be used by management to ensure better communication, planning, implementation, and tracking of activities and outcomes.
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Hired a Dean of Student Success, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dean of Liberal Arts and Dean of Health Sciences to significantly strengthen the progress in addressing concerns in the areas of recruitment, retention, and completion. Hired an Interim Director of Donor Relations and restructured the Institutional Effectiveness Division.
Maintain and Strengthen Community Relations •
Enhanced the visibility of administrators in the community and established new partnerships with business/industry in the areas of hospitality and construction (key areas for Destination Medical Center and Journey to Growth community initiatives).
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Worked with Winona State University Rochester and the University Center Rochester (UCR) Advisory Council to disband and began work in establishing a Presidential Community Engagement Advisory Council, specifically focused on RCTC needs.
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Entered into an agreement with Minnesota State University Mankato for institutional research, and a new pathway partnership with Metropolitan State University.
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Visited with high school superintendents/ principals throughout the service area to gain a better understanding of their needs and strengthen the partnership with the College. Articulations were developed as a result, and several superintendents engaged in committees at the College throughout the year.
Enhance Diversity and Inclusion •
Included the Rochester Diversity Council on the College Diversity and Inclusion Task Force as a resource and partner to advance the goals through the action plans identified and sent members of the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force to the National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in American Higher Education Conference.
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Identified five action steps for the next year to advance the overall goals of the Task Force.
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RCTC President selected by the American Association for Community Colleges to work with the Commission for Diversity and Inclusion.
Cultivated relationships with the RCTC Foundation Board and restructured the Foundation staffing to better fit the needs of RCTC and the RCTC Foundation Board.
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2014-2015 COLLEGE-WIDE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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he height of your accomplishments will equal the depth of your convictions. - William F. Scolavino
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• Completed submission of Higher Learning Commission Systems Portfolio Review addressing various criteria for accreditation by the Commission. • Received accreditation for the Business Department by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The ACBSP is a specialized accreditation association for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence. • Partnered with Adult Basic Education and Workforce Development, Inc., to complete a multi-year Department of Labor Bridges to Healthcare grant that developed career pathways and promoted individuals’ economic opportunities and prosperity. A total of 161 students completed programs that resulted in an industry-recognized credential, diploma or, degree. • The Foundation distributed 228 scholarships totaling $272,666 to help support students pursuing their academic goals.
• Actively engaged with other Minnesota State College and University professionals in preparing recommendations on system initiatives and rewards for Charting the Future. • Received a $10,000 MnSCU inclusiveness grant to create greater awareness across the college regarding the needs of low-income students and to provide direct services to those students through a program called Moving Forward. • Planned and implemented the Carnegie-supported Statway program in mathematics designed to incorporate engaged teaching and learning strategies that increase student success and retention. • Successfully launched and supported MnSCU’s Kaltura classroom video capture system (MediaSite) to facilitate lecture capture, flipped classroom initiatives, and on-demand video repositories.
• Expanded the marketing and recruitment of candidates for searches through non-traditional publications. • Successfully launched the new RCTC Emergency Alert system and Classroom E911 phone system as part of ongoing campus safety communication initiatives. • Participated in outreach events throughout the summer bringing exposure to RCTC during Rochesterfest, Olmsted County Fair, the Rochester Pride Event, and Thursdays on First and Third. • Produced new television and radio commercials to promote College programs. • Continued to have the most Twitter followers among all MnSCU two-year schools.
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OUR VISION Rochester Community and Technical College will be a universal gateway to world class learning opportunities.
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he future is not something we enter. the future is something we create. - Leonard I. Sweet
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VALUE PROPOSITION Improving Student Lives
STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY We believe... • Learning is a lifelong process reflected in an academic continuum of developmental, general, technical, transfer, and continuing education. • Quality educational opportunities must be affordable, convenient, and geographically accessible for all students. • Open educational access requires the use of a variety of instructional strategies and technologies to accommodate individual learner needs and varied learning styles. • Quality and excellence occur in a continuous improvement climate that recognizes emerging technologies; values applied experiences; advances community and business partnerships; and promotes student and staff development. • Students deserve a respectful, safe, and caring environment that supports personal growth and embraces diversity. • Student Life enriches educational, career, cultural, recreational, and social development in preparation for citizenship in a global society. • Student services enhance educational experiences, promote personal well-being, and support student success. • Public investment in higher education assumes a promise of fiscal responsibility. • Higher education in a multicultural setting values academic freedom, develops critical thinking, and accepts philosophical differences.
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Goal
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Provide lifelong educational opportunities for the diverse communities we serve through excellence in teaching and learning.
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STRATEGIES The Vice President of Academic Affairs will continue to improve student success and engagement. • Expanded the use of Learning Communities through the combination of developmental English and Reading and the First Year Experience course to help accelerate students through developmental coursework and into college-level courses. • Used national best practices to implement combined developmental and college-level coursework in an Accelerated Learning Program, allowing students to complete either the Writing Fundamentals or the Introduction to College Writing course and the Reading and Writing Critically I course during a single semester. The Dean of Academic Affairs-Liberal Arts will continue to develop and expand educational opportunities for adult learners. • In coordination with the Southern Region Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, administered the Adult Learner Inventory in spring 2015. Survey results were discussed and next steps identified at the fall 2015 regional meeting. • Provided additional opportunities for students to earn college credit for prior work and life experiences. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) credit awards increased 30%.
The Dean of Academic Affairs-Business, Career and Technical Education will identify new ways to engage business and education partners to develop career pathways and provide students with applied-learning experiences. • Developed high school articulation agreements in Agriculture Science to promote student interest in pursuing education in this career pathway. • Worked with the Career and Technical Education Center at Heintz Center (CTECH) steering committee to create the design of the new CTECH building and to develop the curriculum and common learning spaces with Rochester Public Schools. The Dean of Academic Affairs-Health Sciences will increase and improve partnerships with secondary and postsecondary institutions and industry partners. • Developed connections with the Minnesota Bio Business Center and Mayo Clinic to update RCTC’s Biotechnology program. • Hosted a regional science fair, engaging high school students with hands-on activities, presentations, and events judged by RCTC faculty, allowing participants to explore the many career options available in science related fields.
• Two RCTC Nursing instructors were selected as program evaluators by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The Dean of Academic Affairs-Health Sciences will maintain and strengthen program excellence and develop new programs. • Collaborated with Mayo Clinic to develop a new online Cancer Registry Management program—one of only nine in the country. The Dean of Academic Affairs-Liberal Arts will improve understanding of student success factors in developmental education by conducting an extensive data analysis of developmental education course sequences. • Hosted a regional professional development workshop for two-year college faculty and administration focused on incorporating academic literacy skills into content area courses. • Identified and implemented performance-based pre-college math course indicators designed to assist RCTC students in attaining math proficiency.
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STUDENT AFFAIRS & ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
Implement a student success model that facilitates student educational goal attainment through efforts in student outreach and recruitment, retention, transfer options, financial assistance, cultural growth opportunities, recreational development, and enrichment.
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STRATEGIES The Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management will work with the College’s Disability Services to provide assistance to RCTC students with disabilities and students needing additional support services to be successful. • Disability Student Services (DSS) was ranked number one with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) for overall percentage of students with disabilities compared to total enrollment. Nearly eight percent of students enrolled at RCTC have identified themselves to DSS and are eligible to receive accommodations. • Disability Support Services department (DSS) streamlined the delivery of services to students in collaboration with faculty. DSS implemented their student onboarding process which increased the number of students served. • Disability Support Services collaborated with the Information Technology staff to create an electronic form for students to request accommodations which streamlined the delivery of services and increased ease of use for students.
The Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management will design and implement a comprehensive program to facilitate student learning and success. • Upward Bound reported 100% of the seniors graduated in the spring of 2015 and will attend college starting in the fall. • The Student Support Services TRIO program set goals for persistence, good academic standing, completion, and/or transfer for students served. The goals set are respectively 70%, 65%, 15%, and 5%. Student Support Services (SSS) surpassed their goals in all areas with a persistence rate of 74%, a good academic standing rate of 93%, a completion rate of 34%, and a transfer rate of 43%. • Admissions started a new Student Ambassador program to give tours, assist students during orientations and campus visits, accompany College Transition Advisors to area high schools, and represent RCTC in a professional and welcoming way.
• Admissions and Financial Aid held a registration event to encourage students to register early. As part of the event, students who registered during the event were entered into a drawing for a $10 iTunes gift card. • Student Affairs in cooperation with Academic Affairs held a Discipline Showcase. Faculty spoke with students about opportunities in various majors offered at RCTC and career paths for those majors. The Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management will lead efforts to provide students with multi-faceted, multicultural opportunities. • Student Life held a Distracted Driving Event for students to learn the importance of giving their full attention while driving. • Student Life hosted presentations during Sexual Assault Awareness month during April. • Student Life hosted presentations for Black History in February.
• Admissions created a communication plan to reach out to the students. The plan consists of phone blasts, emails, and postcards reminding students to register.
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FINANCE & FACILITIES
Provide stewardship of the College’s financial and physical resources.
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STRATEGIES The Vice President of Finance and Facilities will collaborate with many agencies and organizations to meet the fiscal and facility requirements of the College and the needs of its partners. • Developed cooperative arrangement with Riverland Community College to enhance safety compliance and engaged OSHA’s consultation team as part of safety enhancement program.
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he journey is the reward. - Chinese Proverb
The Vice President of Finance and Facilities will work closely with the Business Office to effectively monitor and maintain the financial health of the College.
The Vice President of Finance and Facilities will work toward effective and efficient facility utilization, capital projects, and repair and replacement projects. • The Facility Condition Index (FCI) remained strong at .08 which is within the system target of .07-.13. The FCI is a benchmark that provides an overall picture of the relative condition of our buildings. A score below .10 indicates buildings are in good condition. • Facility projects funded by the City of Rochester Local Sales Tax progressed, including the Phase III Regional Stadium and the Career Technical Education Center at Heintz (CTECH).
• The Composite Financial Indicator (CFI) remained healthy at 3.32. The CFI provides an overall picture of an institution’s financial health. On the CFI scale from 1 to 10, a score of 3 or above indicates that an institution has sufficiently and adequately managed resources to fulfill its mission objectives.
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HUMAN RESOURCES
The Human Resources Division exists to partner with all College divisions to recruit, develop, retain, and serve a culturally diverse workforce whose purpose is to fulfill the College’s vision, mission, and values.
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STRATEGIES The Chief Human Resources Officer will partner with Leadership/Management to support the strategic direction of the College. • Reviewed the College’s organizational structure and position design to support the strategic direction.
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• Worked with search firm to fill several leadership positions.
e can do anything we want to do if we stick together. - Helen Keller
• Re-established the division of Institutional Effectiveness and Advancement, including establishing a Chief Institutional Effectiveness and Advancement Officer.
The Chief Human Resources Officer and Division will partner with the Division of Student Affairs to train all employees and students on VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) requirements. • Developed and deployed VAWA training in November 2014 for all employees. All new employees receive this training upon hire. • Provided additional leadership training to several employees to support VAWA compliance and programming to work toward the goal of achieving a campus free of violence against women.
• Created and filled the Director of Marketing and Public Relations position to enhance marketing and communication.
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Goal
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Provide innovative instructional and businessoperational technology-based solutions in response to the diverse needs of the students, faculty, and staff, as well as the community and its partners.
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STRATEGIES The Chief Information Officer will partner
with the Student Services division to identify appropriate technology solutions that facilitate student success goals.
The Chief Information Officer will create an environment of innovation, mobility, flexibility, and customization in regards to technology.
• Worked with the SEMC Student Outreach Workgroup to evaluate student lifecycle software solutions (e.g. AgileGrad) and integration.
• Continued efforts to identify and discuss technology-related academic needs through the Technology Committee and eCAT.
• Piloted text messaging solutions as an alternative communication forum for students.
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ne hundred years ago, movies were black-and-white, silent, and sixteen frames a second. so one hundred years from now, what are they going to be? - Peter Jackson
Information Technology will assist in data mining, business intelligence, data-driven decision making, and Institutional Research activities. • Partnered with Minnesota State Mankato Information Technology to create data galleries, Sharepoint-based access to reporting tools, and rights-based access for employees.
• Promoted academic partnerships with leadership from Educational Technology’s “Since You Asked” series, in-service training sessions, new employee orientation, and cooperative projects. • Improved access to services available to Bring Your Own Devices including mobile printing and projection options, technical support via the TSC, cloud-based academic software, and communications. • Successfully met MnSCU security goals for Vulnerability Management Infrastructure (VMI) of networked systems.
The Chief Information Officer will continue efforts to manage resources and budgets and seek revenue generating opportunities. • Achieved cost savings by implementing a Microsoft Campus agreement, evaluating Managed Print solution, assessing phone system options (VOIP), and entering eWaste agreements to provide revenue opportunities.
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MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Develop and implement marketing strategies promoting College programs and services; support the mission and vision of the College; and advance the image of RCTC on a local, regional, state, and national level.
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STRATEGIES The Marketing and Public Relations Department will develop strategies to promote new and low-enrollment College academic programs utilizing the College website, social and digital media, special events, news/media releases, and paid advertising. • Collaborated with individual program leaders, deans, and advisory committees to develop programmatic marketing strategies for enrollment. • Expanded existing digital marketing to include Pandora and incorporated additional mobile, tablet, and web advertising. Geotargeted specific venues, organizations, and communities. • Led the Strategic Enrollment Management Marketing and PR Committee. Implemented initiatives to increase enrollment for Spring 2015, Summer 2015, and Fall 2015. • Collaborated with Metro State University to promote Credit for Prior Learning opportunities to current and prospective students.
The Marketing and Public Relations Department will coordinate College-wide and MnSCU special events. • Supported and assisted with MnSCU’s strategic planning efforts, including fall and spring Charting the Future Gallery Walks. The Marketing Department will create, design, and publish traditional and electronic materials supporting the mission and vision of the College and promoting non-academic College programs and services. • Coordinated “It’s on Us” campaign with RCTC Health Services Office to raise awareness about sexual assault through empowerment and prevention. • Designed and produced creative materials for Student Life department to support campus-wide events, parades, and Centennial rebranding of Student Life truck, trailer, and ATV.
Advertised several events and initiatives to include Welcome Day, Student Success Day, SEMC directives, registration, and application deadlines on social media to reach a broader audience. The Marketing and Public Relations Department will coordinate, plan, and provide creative support for RCTC’s Centennial. • Served as a member and co-chair of the Centennial Planning Committee. Participated as members of the RCTC Centennial Scholarship Gala Committee and other committees to plan community events for the Centennial celebration year. • Collaborated with College’s Computer Aided Drafting, Carpentry, and Welding programs to produce a giant Centennial cake for promotional purposes during the Centennial and at summer parades and events.
The Marketing Department will increase the College’s social media engagement with prospective and current students. • Initiated live tweeting and projection on big screen at commencement. The hashtag #rctcgrads brought in 250+ original tweets, 60+ retweets, reached more than 30,000 people, and had almost 100,000 timeline deliveries.
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FOUNDATION
The Rochester Community and Technical College Foundation exists to support the mission of the College by providing support to students and programs at RCTC and enhancing the quality of education and future of our students.
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STRATEGIES The RCTC Foundation Board of Directors will continue to grow a diversified resource base to supplement the mission of the College. • Donors gave $199,000 in scholarship and general contributions, including in-kind donations of $185,532 to the Foundation.
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he best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. - H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
• The Nick Angel Scholarship was established by Sue Angel in honor of her son, Nick Angel, who attended the College. The purpose of the Fund is to provide financial support to RCTC students who demonstrate financial need. • The Rochester Area Builders BUM Scholarship was established by Rochester Area Builders, Inc. to support RCTC students pursuing a Building Utilities Mechanic (BUM) degree/certificate. The RCTC Foundation Board of Directors will coordinate and host community events to increase awareness and contributions for student scholarships and activities.
• Planning continued for finalizing the RCTC Centennial Scholarship Gala, the first of its kind, hosted by the RCTC Foundation. The Scholarship Gala will raise funds for student scholarships in order for the Foundation and the College to continue its mission of providing access to higher education for deserving students. The RCTC Foundation Board of Directors will increase annual giving from alumni and employees by conveying the importance of support to the College • Expanded an external “culture of giving” by improving and sustaining relations with alumni by hosting “Stand Up and Be Counted” events at local businesses as well as outreach to past scholarship recipient base • Fostered an internal “culture of giving” by engaging and strengthening employee relations with pledges through payroll deduction and promoting Amazon Smile with family and friends.
• In partnership with RCTC Athletics, the Foundation held the 21st Annual Yellowjacket Golf Classic in June 2015 to support RCTC Athletic programs. • The 15th annual Beat the Odds Scholarship Event honored four high school students who were each awarded a $2,500 scholarship and three individuals were each awarded a $300 runner-up scholarship.
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2015-2016 COLLEGE-WIDE GOALS Explore a Faculty/Staff Advising Model: • Develop a faculty/staff advising model that focuses on best practices in advising students for program selection, support, and success completion. Complete a Diversity/Inclusion Taskforce Work Plan: • Continue to develop and utilize the current work plan with concentrated efforts to assess cultural gaps; create a safe place for employees and students to share challenges; identify opportunities to create a culture of competency throughout the College; provide education to the college and community; and identify possible funding sources to assist in supporting the plan and activities. Conduct a Feasibility Study to Create a Testing/Assessment Center: • Conduct a feasibility study to explore the creation of a comprehensive testing center to expand RCTC’s capabilities to offer multiple educational and high-stakes testing services to students and community members. Explore Innovative Curriculum Delivery Models: • Explore innovative course and curriculum delivery models; develop an institutional strategic delivery plan; and expand delivery options to meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s learners. Refine and Enhance Employee Search Process: • Ensure the College’s process is effective in selecting needed and diverse talent in an efficient manner while decreasing time to fill positions. Strengthen Security of Institutional Technology: • Focus on the implementation of MnSCU’s recently adopted ISO 27002 IT security standards. Continue efforts in developing campus vendor and system access policies while maintaining adherence to vulnerability scans. Develop and Implement Safety/Security Plan: • Develop and implement a comprehensive campus safety and security plan to protect our campus community; bring about awareness for safety and prevention; and educate the campus community. Create a Comprehensive Marketing and Re-branding Plan: • Revise/create new College branding and marketing initiatives that will help increase enrollment and further the College’s mission of serving our students and community. Implement an Evidenced Based Practice and Informed Decision Making Model: • Develop and implement a systematic, practical, and robust model for Institutional Effectiveness for operational efficiency and continuous improvement campus-wide.
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2021: a vision in progress QUICK REFERENCE PRESIDENT’S LETTER.................................................................... 2 MISSION........................................................................................... 4 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE............................................................. 5 CORE VALUES.................................................................................. 7 2014-2015 GOALS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS...............................8-9 2014-2015 COLLEGE-WIDE ACCOMPLISHMENTS..............10-11 VISION............................................................................................ 12 VALUE PROPOSITION.................................................................. 13 STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY................................................... 13 STRATEGIC PLAN....................................................................14-27 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS........................................................................14-15 STUDENT AFFAIRS & ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT.........16-17 FINANCE & FACILITIES...................................................................18-19 HUMAN RESOURCES.......................................................................20-21 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY....................................................22-23 MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS....................................24-25 FOUNDATION....................................................................................26-27 2015-2016 COLLEGE-WIDE GOALS............................................. 28
851 30th Avenue SE | Rochester, MN 55904 1.800.247.1296 | 507.285.7210 | www.rctc.edu | www.rctc.edu/social RCTC is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and an equal opportunity employer/educator.