Priority 3

BECOME A PREMIER STUDENT-CENTERED COLLEGE

Subgoal

Metric

Time Frame

% Baseline change

% Met

1: Integrate high-impact practices (e.g., internships, service learning, research projects) to engage and support students. 

Provide training for faculty and staff to effectively integrate HIPs 

1 training within 3 years 

Increase the number of HIP offerings by 10% in academic classes 

Baseline set year 1 with target increase % determined from baseline. Meet target within 3 years. 

Increase the number of first year seminars and experiences by at least 2 

Baseline set year 1 with target increase determined from baseline. Meet target within 3 years. 

2: Ensure programs and offerings provide seamless pathways and opportunities for all students. 

Develop clear academic and career pathways/program maps for all programs to increase student satisfaction rate on surveys regarding pathways  

Baseline set year 1 with target increase % determined from baseline. Meet target within 3 years. 

Increase in Transfer Rate: 10% percent increase of students who successfully transfer to four-year institutions. 

Baseline set year 1 with target increase % determined from baseline. Meet target within 3 years. 

↑ 0.9%

ALT OPTION: 10% increase in students reporting they are satisfied or very satisfied with the ease of transferring credits to a new institution

Baseline set year 1 with target increase % determined from baseline. Meet target within 3 years. 

Job Placement Rate:  10% increase of graduates employed in their field of study within six months of graduation. 

Baseline set year 1 with target increase % determined from baseline. Meet target within 3 years. 

Course Availability: Reduce number of unavailable required courses to 0  

within 3 years 

Increase Advising Satisfaction Score for Students who are not in other programs such as CAMP and TRIO: Establish a baseline metric for average scores on the quality of academic advising in the first year.  

Baseline set year 1 with target increase % determined from baseline. Meet target within 3 years. 

3: Create a sense of belonging for students through cultural responsiveness 

Increase Sense of Belonging: Average score from student surveys on feelings of belonging and inclusion 

Baseline set year 1 with target increase % determined from baseline. Meet target within 3 years. 

Diversity and Inclusion Training 

Offered yearly 

Family Engagement Activities 

Increase the number of family engagement activities by 1 per year 

Baseline set year 1 with target increase determined from baseline. Meet target within 3 years. 

Increase Retention Rate of Underrepresented Groups by 10%: Percentage of underrepresented students who continue their studies from one year to the next. 

Baseline set year 1 with target increase % determined from baseline. Meet target within 3 years. 

Student Feedback on Student Learning Communities: Qualitative feedback from students on the institution’s cultural responsiveness. 

Develop baseline with student feedback (may start with athletics, dorms, etc) 

4: Develop and execute a comprehensive Strategic Engagement, Enrollment, Retention, and Completion plan. 

Increase Enrollment Growth Rate: Annual percentage increase in student enrollment by 2% 

Baseline set year 1 with target increase % determined from baseline. 

↑ 6.30%

Complete a comprehensive plan in the first year aligning the plan with WVC Academic Plan with involvement key stakeholders from academics and student affairs. 

Baseline: develop metrics as well as reports for the purpose of monitoring and tracking enrollment. 

Develop a marketing plan aimed at increasing the number of prospects and increase visits to designated landing pages. 

Baseline: Complete a marketing plan aligned with strategic engagement, enrollment, retention and completion plan within the 1st year. 

Increase Retention Rate by 10%  

Baseline set year 1 with target increase 10% determined from baseline. Meet target within 3 years. 

↓ -5.50%

Increase 3-year Graduation Rate by 10% 

Baseline set year 1 with target increase 10% determined from baseline. Meet target within 3 years. 

↑ 17.80%

Increase Student Engagement Score: Average score from student surveys on engagement and involvement. 

Baseline set year 1 with target increase % determined from baseline. Meet target within 3 years.