Principle 1
The college will be a leader in providing quality education and training in support of workforce and economic development for Berks County.
Desired Outcomes:
- A new Training and Technology Center that will offer courses and services to meet the training needs of small to mid-size companies in the Berks County area
- Creation of new/redesign of existing programs to meet emerging regional labor market needs in cooperation with the Workforce Investment Board and the Manufacturers’ Association of Berks County
- Meet the training needs of health care providers through appropriate credit and non-credit programs
Principle 2
The college will increase enrollments and improve retention of minority and other underrepresented populations in credit and non-credit programs and courses.
Desired Outcomes:
- Minority enrollment should comprise a minimum of one-third of total credit enrollment
- Expansion of successful family education, after school programs, and other enrichment opportunities with area school districts and community agencies
- Retention activities targeting minority students involving students’ families and community agencies, such as the NAACP and the Hispanic Center
- Clearly articulated learning opportunities and support services easing students’ transition from non-credit ESL courses to credit offerings
- Minority professional staff membership should reflect minority student enrollment patterns
- Retention program emphasizing in-class and out-of-class strategies to improve minority students success
Principle 3
The college will provide the public with quantitative and qualitative data about the effectiveness of programs of study and services.
Desired Outcomes:
- Development of a college-wide assessment framework that measures the value-added effect of programs and services
- Adoption of college-wide performance indicators utilizing Middle States Standards of Excellence and appropriate national standards as guides
- Periodic reports on post attendance/post graduation transfer and employment endeavors of students
- Annual reports on institutional effectiveness
Principle 4
The college will develop its technology and physical plant infrastructure to support the strategic directions established for the college.
Desired Outcomes:
- Development and implementation of a multi-year Technology Plan
- Development and implementation of a multi-year Capital Plan
- Construction of the Schmidt Training and Technology Center
- Construction of the Miller Center
- Explore the feasibility of purchasing and converting the former Penske office building into a Continuing Education Center containing a testing center
- Updated Facilities Master Plan
- Provide a “RACC” presence at specific locations throughout the count
Principle 5
The college will secure sufficient financial resources to support the strategic directions established for the college.
Desired Outcomes:
- Improved county and state funding
- A development plan to address needs not met by tuition/fees, state and county sources
Principle 6
The college will provide quality programs and services to meet the needs of students and the community.
Desired Outcomes:
- Expanded use of alternative course delivery strategies such as hybrid, on-line, and interactive video-conferencing instruction.
- Redesigned comprehensive staff and faculty development programs
- A comprehensive enrollment management plan emphasizing retention initiatives for all students
- A centralized testing center
- An on-campus theatre available for college and community use
- Prioritize and implement programmatic responses to the Middle State Association Site Visit Team recommendations and suggestions
- Explore the feasibility of converting the academic calendar to a semester system
