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State of the College. Fall 2008 Opening Day Thursday • August 21, 2008. “Let prejudice and local interests yield to reason. Let us look to our national character and to things beyond the present period.”.
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State of the College Fall 2008 Opening Day Thursday • August 21, 2008
“Let prejudice and local interests yield to reason. Let us look to our national character and to things beyond the present period.”
Our mission is to prepare students to succeed in a changing world within an environment that values excellence in learning, teaching, innovation and diversity – Revised College Mission Statement
Highlights of College Accomplishments and Achievements in 2007-2008 • Accreditation • Mid-term report • Self study preparation • Culture of evidence • Appointments of personnel • Administrators • Staff • Faculty • BSI Coordinator • Shared governance • College facilities master plan • LLRC • Business Technology & Mathematics building • Liberal Arts building • Field House • Creation of a Web Designer’s position • Annual program review updates • SLOAC • College wide planning process • College wide master calendar • Budget
College Wide Goals and Objectives for 2008-2009 • College vision • College mission • College wide Strategic Plan (2007-2013) • Program review • SLOAC • Environmental scan data – labor market information • Available budget information
Challenges vs. Opportunities • Economic downturn • Budget constraints • Demographics • Business and industry needs • Global warming • Energy crisis
“Yeah but, it’s easier said than done.”“It’s easier when done, and we are already on our way…” • Efficiency – Better productivity • BSI – Close the GAP • Data – Decision making • “Green” – Being proactive “Involvement and engagement of the entire college!”
“The future is at San Diego Miramar College and let’s continue to make a difference in the life of our students and everyone working at the college!”