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Notice is hereby given that on the 29th and 30th days of January, 2010, the Board of Regents of the Brazosport College will hold a Special Meeting in room 103A in the Corporate Learning Center, Lake Jackson, . The Board will meet in Open Session on Friday, January 29, 2010, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The Board will adjourn for the night of January 29, 2010. The Board will meet in Open Session on Saturday, January 30, 2010, beginning at 8:30 a.m. After the Open Session, the Board will convene in Executive Session at 1:00 p.m. The subjects to be discussed are listed on the agenda which is attached to and made a part of this notice.

If, during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board should be held or is required, in relation to any item included in this notice then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by Section 551.001 et seq. of the Texas Government Code (the Open Meetings Act) will be held by the Board at the date, hour, and place given in this notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this notice as the Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Sections 551.071-551.086, inclusive, of the Open Meetings Act, including, but not limited to:

Section 551.071 For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law. Section 551.072 For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. Section 551.073 For the purpose of considering a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation. Section 551.074 For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee. Section 551.076 To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. Section 551.082 For the purpose of considering discipline of a student or to hear a complaint by an employee against another employee if the complaint or charge results in a need for a hearing. Section 551.083 For the purpose of considering the standards, guidelines, terms, or conditions the Board will follow, or instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups in connection with consultation agreements provided for by Section 13.901 of the Texas Education Code. Section 551.084 For the purpose of excluding any witness or witnesses from a hearing during examination of another witness. Section 551.086 For the purpose of discussing economic development negotiations, or the offer of financial or other incentives.

Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed or executive meeting or session, then such final action, final decision, or final vote shall be at either:

(a) the open meeting covered by this notice upon the reconvening of this public meeting, or (b) at a subsequent public meeting of the Board upon notice thereof as the Board shall determine.

Individuals with disabilities are entitled to have access to and participate in public meetings. An individual requiring an accommodation for access to the meeting must notify the Brazosport College District by informing the Dean, Human Resources and Payroll, the District's ADA Coordinator, in writing 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting of the necessity of an accommodation. Upon receipt of this request, the District will furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in and enjoy the benefits of the Board meeting nondisabled individuals enjoy.

CERTIFICATE AS TO POSTING OR GIVING OF NOTICE

On this 26th day of January, 2010, at 2:00 p.m., this notice was posted on a bulletin board located at a place convenient to the public in the central administrative office of the Brazosport College District, 500 College Drive, Lake Jackson, Texas, and readily accessible to the general public at all times.

______Secretary, Board of Regents

1 ExecutiveSummary–Vision2015

    Developmentof Vision2015wasdevelopedwithinputfromthefollowing: Vision2015 x BoardofRegentsworkshop x SuggestionsfromtheCollegeCommunity x PlanningandInstitutionalEffectivenessCouncil(withrepresentation fromfaculty,staffandstudents)    Changesto Thisplanningdocumentwasupdatedasaresultof: Planning x Yearlyplanningprocess Document x Boardsuggestiontolookaheadto2015 x Deletionofmilestoneswith2005completiondates x SWOTanalysisbyLeadershipTeam    Milestones Thefollowingmilestonesrequiredmoretimeandinvolvedmanymembersof Requiring thecollegecommunity: Broader x DevelopinformationforCoordinatingBoardsitevisittoevaluatethe Participation BachelorofAppliedTechnologyDegreeprogram x Increasescopeoftutorialprogramandoffacultyandstaff professionaldevelopmentingoaltrackingandactivelearning strategies x Developstrategiestoincreasethenumberofstudentsapplyingfor financialaid x Developandimplementaplantohelpdualcreditstudentscomplete 30ormoresemestercredithourspriortograduation x OfferdegreeprograminNuclearPowerTechnology x StartProcessTechnologyCenterbeforefirstphaseofMasterPlan includingdesignofScienceTechnologyCourtyard x Implementstrategiestoraise$5million($5.5millionstretchgoal)as partoftheYourCollegeYourLegacyMajorGiftsCampaign    MajorMilestones Thefollowingmilestoneswillrequireagreatdealofworkin2010: for2010 x ImplementationoftheQualityEnhancementPlan x Developwritingcentertosupportstudents’writingassignments x AssistBrazosportCollegefacultyandstaffinthereceiptofnewor competitivegrantsintheamountofatleast$150,000 x Implementstrategiestoincreasethenumberofdegrees/certificates awardedand30Ͳhourtransfersby12%by2012 x ConstructionofSadlerComplexandDowAcademicCenter    Resultof2009 Throughtheworkofthecollegecommunity,allmilestonesestablishedfor PlanofWork 2009werecompletedontime.  VISION 2015 External Groups Educational Programs Student Success Facilities

I. RESPONDING TO EXTERNAL GROUPS Note: 2009 Milestones are in bold.

Objective Link to Strategic Intent/Milestone* Responsibility Timeline Cost Estimate Completion Principles To increase graduate and 2.3, 3, *Review state accountability measures and Office of Institutional 12/07 Staff Time X certificate numbers 6.2, 6.4, use data as benchmarks to improve Research 6.7 programs and services for students

*Increase number of graduate and Dean, Student 5/05-5/06 Staff Time X certificate students from 416 to 450 Services/Faculty and Staff

*Increase number of students (excluding Dean, Student 9/07-9/08 Staff Time X dual credit) with decided majors from 79% Services/Faculty and to 82% Staff

*Increase career-decision making Dean, Student 9/07-9/08 Staff Time X intervention strategies for dual credit Services/Faculty and students by at least five new outreach Staff activities

Respond to requirements 3 *Implement campus-wide institutional Deans’ Council 9/05-9/06 Staff Time X for reaffirmation of effectiveness plan accreditation

Respond to legislative 2.4, 3, 5, Develop online course syllabi, faculty Dean, Educational 6/09-4/10 Staff Time and Texas Higher 6.2, 6.4 curriculum vitae, and end-of-course Programs and Services Education Board evaluation reports to meet legislative and Dean, Information requirements requirement and Community Resources

*Strategic Intents/Milestones related to student success 2 Objective Link to Strategic Intent/Milestone Responsibility Timeline Cost Estimate Completion Principles Develop information for Coordinating Dean, Educational 10/09 Staff Time X Board site visit to evaluate the Bachelor Programs and Services of Applied Technology Degree program and BAT Program Faculty

Promote legislative 1.3, 4.1, Stress importance of college programs to Board/ Faculty/ On-going Staff Time + program 4.2, 4.3 community Foundation and Staff Publicity

Work to increase state appropriations Board/ Faculty/ On-going Staff Time + Foundation and Staff Publicity

Develop advocacy plan to defeat Board/ Faculty/ 4/06-5/07 Staff Time X proportionality Foundation and Staff

Monitor activities of the Texas Higher Board/Faculty/ 5/09 Staff Time X Education Coordinating Board and Foundation/ Staff Texas Legislature related to proportionality and funding

Implement Quality 2.2, 2.6, *Hire Director of Transitional Education Dean, Human Resources 9/06 $60,000 X Enhancement Plan 3, 6.3, and Payroll 6.7 Provide 50% administrative office specialist Dean, Human Resources 9/06 $15,000 X to support transitional education program and Payroll

*Coordinate tutoring program with changes Director, Learning 1/07 Staff Time X in transitional education Assistance and Instructional Media

*Increase scope of tutorial program and Dean, Educational 1/07-9/09 $40,000 X of faculty and staff professional Programs and Services development in goal tracking and active learning strategies

*Hire two study skills faculty Dean, Human Resources 9/07 $90,000 X and Payroll

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3 Objective Link to Strategic Intent/Milestone Responsibility Timeline Cost Estimate Completion Principles *Implement Quality Enhancement Plan Dean, Educational 9/07-9/10 Staff Time Programs and Services and Faculty

Implement Achieving 2.2, 2.3, *Develop plan for improving success in Dean, Educational 3/07 Anticipated X the Dream Program 2.6, 6.3, transitional education courses Programs and Services/ Grant of 6.7 Director, Transitional $100,000 Education annually for 4 years

*Submit proposal for Achieving the Dream Dean, Educational 5/07 Staff Time X Implementation Grant Programs and Services

*Implement Achieving the Dream grant for Dean, Educational 5/07-6/11 $400,000 improving student success in transitional Programs and Services/ education courses Director, Transitional Education and Faculty

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Objective Links to Strategic Intent/Milestone Responsibility Timeline Cost Estimate Completion Principles Implement GED/ESL to certificate Dean, Information and 1/10-1/11 Staff Time transition plan Community Resources/ Director, Community Education

*Identify additional financial resources Dean, Student Services 12/10 Staff Time for students and Brazosport College Foundation

Evaluate the current administrative Technology Planning 1/11-1/13 Staff Time computer system to determine need for Committee greater functionality

*Provide additional support for dual credit Dean, Educational 9/06-12/07 Staff Time X programs by expanding participation at Programs and Services/ Brazosport High School and developing a Dean, Student Services plan to communicate requirements for college level work

Develop guidelines for faculty teaching on Dean, Educational 9/07 Staff Time X high school campuses Programs and Services

*Study early college programs and Deans’ Council 12/09 Staff Time X applicability for Brazosport College

*Explore ways of reducing textbooks College Faculty 5/10 Staff Time costs Dean, Educational 6/10 Staff Time *Work with local school districts to Programs and Services/ introduce Learning Frameworks course Director, Transitional Education

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Objective Links to Strategic Intent/Milestone Responsibility Timeline Cost Estimate Completion Principles *Develop strategies to increase the Dean, Student Services 8/09 Staff Time X number of students applying for financial aid

*Develop and implement a plan to help Dean, Student Services 12/09 Staff Time X dual credit students complete 30 or more semester credit hours prior to graduation

Implement program for online courses Dean, Educational 11/09 Staff Time X for dual credit students Programs and Services and Dean of Students

Develop comprehensive enrollment Dean, Student Services 1/10-1/12 management plan to include an evaluation and Student Services Staff of providing targeted services for special populations including veterans

*Research best practices and develop a Dean, Student Services/ 12/10 Staff Time recommendation for faculty advisement Dean, Educational Programs and Services

*Develop writing center to support Director, Transitional 9/10 $17,000 students’ writing assignments Education/Dean, Educational Programs and Services

Work with local cities to develop public Dean, Administrative and 4/09-6/10 ~$50,000 transportation system for students Business Services/Dean, Information and Community Resources

Define measures for 1.1, 1.5, *Develop process for student input in Dean, Educational 9/06-12/07 Staff Time X assessing student 2.2, 6.3 student learning outcomes Programs and Services success 6

7 Objective Links to Strategic Intent/Milestone Responsibility Timeline Cost Estimate Completion Principles *Use data from the Community College Faculty and Staff 6/06-6/08 Faculty/Staff X Survey of Student Engagement and Time Student Satisfaction Inventory to study ways of improving programs and services for students

*Define and assess data on student Director, Institutional 6/06-6/08 Faculty/Staff X success and report to college community Research/Planning and Time Institutional Effectiveness Council

*Develop process to survey dual credit Director, Institutional 6/09 Staff Time X Research/ Planning and students regarding experiences with Institutional educational programs Effectiveness Council

Develop faculty survey regarding Director, Institutional 12/08 Staff Time X attainment of goals for Achieving the Research/ Dean, Dream and the Quality Enhancement Plan Educational Programs and Services

Target awareness to 1.1, 1.2, Define target populations Director, Public 8/05-8/08 Staff Time X segments of the 1.4, 1.5 Information and population Communications

Pilot a project with marketing consultant Director, Public 12/06 $10,000 X to reach target populations Information and Communications

Dean, Information and Update college website and develop 12/07 $50,000 X Community process for ensuring information is Resources/College correct Community

Develop comprehensive marketing plan Director of 1/11-12/12 ~$25,000 for student recruitment Development/Director, Public Information, and Dean, Student Services

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8 9 Objective Link to Strategic Intent/Milestone Responsibility Timeline Cost Completion Principles Estimate Develop comprehensive plan to respond to Emergency Planning 12/08 Staff Time X on-campus emergencies Committee

Practice emergency drills and procedures Director, Facility 6/09-6/10 Staff Time Services/Emergency Planning Committee

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Objective Link to Strategic Intent/Milestone Responsibility Timeline Cost Estimate Completion Principles Develop university 1.1, 2.5, 3, Work with universities to identify Dean, Educational 12/05- Staff Time X partnerships 4.3, 6.3 programs Programs and 12/06 Services/Dean, Information and Community Resources

*Deliver Master of Business Dean, Educational 12/07 Staff Time X Administration program Programs and Services/Dean, Information and Community Resources

Develop articulation agreements with Dean, Student 1/10-12/11 Staff Time transfer colleges and universities Services/Dean, Educational Programs and Services

Expand programs 1.2, 1.3, *Expand programs with Angleton Dean, Educational 9/05-9/06 $45,000 X throughout service area 4.5, 6.2, Independent School District requiring Programs and Services 6.4, 6.7 new faculty in psychology

Continue to monitor need for educational President and Dean, On-going Staff Time programs and services in northern part of Administrative and service area Business Services

*Review community/college services for Dean, Student Services 9/07-9/08 Staff Time X special needs students

Implement plan to 1.5, 2.4, Complete college-wide program review Deans’ Council 9/10-9/12 Staff Time review college programs 6.2 including both instructional and administrative departments

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13 Objective Link to Strategic Intent/Milestone Responsibility Timeline Cost Estimate Completion Principles Develop plan to meet 1.1, 6.2, Continue implementation of CBIT Dean, Information and 9/05-9/06 Client contract X industry training needs 6.5, 6.8 Curriculum Development Project Community Resources + CBIT Investment

*Develop ongoing process to promote Dean, Educational 6/06-5/08 Staff Time X craft training and develop plan to increase Programs and Services/ enrollment in construction trades Dean, Information and Community Resources

Realign organizational 1.5, 4.2, Define responsibilities for new President/Deans’ Council 9/05-9/08 Staff Time X structure and consider 4.3, 4.4 faculty/staff succession planning and opportunities for blended programs Develop a system for anticipating future President/Deans’ Council 9/05-9/08 Staff Time X staffing needs

Maintain compensation 1.5, 4.2, Study faculty salary administration Dean, Human 2/09 Staff Time X system 4.3, 4.4 Resources and Payroll

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Objective Link to Strategic Intent/ Responsibility Timeline Cost Estimate Completion Principles Milestone Expand facilities to meet 4.1, 4.2, Develop space utilization plan for existing Deans’ Council 6/05-6/07 $10,000 X short-term and long-term 4.3, 6.2 facilities needs *Renovate campus facilities to Dean, Administrative and 6/05-6/07 B-wing - 6/05 X accommodate growth in credit programs Business Services $800,000

Miscellaneous X Remodeling – 6/07 K-wing L-wing C-wing Honors Atrium Art Gallery Library Expansion Office Space $1.6 million

Start Process Technology Center Dean, Administrative 10/08-8/09 $3.6 million X before first phase of Master Plan and Business Services including design of Science/Technology Courtyard

Design Science/Technology Courtyard Dean, Administrative and 10/09-8/10 Staff Time (after design of Sadler Complex) Business Services

Renovate Information Technology area, Dean, Administrative and 4/07-5/08 I-wing -5 /08 X moving server to second floor and adding Business Services $860,000 from office and meeting space unrestricted net assets to be recovered from first GO bond issue

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15 Objective Link to Strategic Intent/ Responsibility Timeline Cost Estimate Completion Principles Milestone Move CE courses back to campus in Dean, Educational 6/05-9/08 Staff Time X available space Programs and Services/ Dean, Information and Community Resources

*Develop landscape to support Division Chair, 11/09-6/11 To Be environmental science courses Mathematics and Determined Science/ Dean, Educational Programs and Services, and Dean, Administrative and Business Services

*Evaluate program needs for vacated Dean, Administrative and 11/09-3/10 Program with space from relocation of nursing and Business Services IDC science labs and renovate space to meet campus needs

Develop plan for usage of Dow Academic Dean, Administrative and 11/09-6/10 Program with Center Business Services IDC

*Evaluate Student Center Infill and Dean, Administrative and 11/09-6/10 Staff Time Library Renovation Business Services

*Construct facility for Health Professions Dean, Administrative and 1/07-12/10 To Be and Science Technology Business Services Determined in Master Plan

*Design Dow Academic Center Dean, Administrative and 10/08-8/10 $550,000 Business Services (Bond Funds)

*Design Sadler Complex Dean, Administrative and 10/08-8/10 $1,185,000 Business Services (Bond Funds)

Develop campus and 4.1, 4.2, *Develop plans for blended workforce Dean, Educational 12/05–9/08 Staff Time X program master plan 4.3, 6.1, and selected academic programs offered Programs and Services/ 6.2, 6.4, in credit and non-credit programs Dean, Information and 6.5, 6.9 Community Resources 15

16 Objective Link to Strategic Intent/ Responsibility Timeline Cost Estimate Completion Principles Milestone *Develop master plan for program President/Deans’ Council 1/06-6/07 $150,000- X offerings at main campus $200,000

Develop strategy for maintenance of President/Deans’ Council 6/05-6/06 Annual Cost - X outreach centers in Lake Jackson and $160,000 Freeport

Evaluate move of CE program from Lake Dean, Administrative and 12/09- Staff Time Jackson CE Center to campus Business Services/Dean, 12/10 Information and Community Resources

Develop revenue plan to support master Dean, Administrative and 1/06-6/07 Staff Time X plan Business Services

Develop communication process to President/Deans/ and 1/07-12/07 Staff Time X support master plan Assistant to the President

Develop financial plan to support college Deans’ Council/Assistant 1/10-8/10 Staff Time initiatives to the President and Executive Director of Development

Develop budget needs 1.5, 3 Review options for savings on electrical Dean, Administrative and 3/07 Staff Time X for college utilities rates Business Services/ Director, Facility Services

Incorporate rate changes in 2007-08 Dean, Administrative and 5/07 Staff Time X budget Business Services/ Deans’ Council

Expand revenue through 1.1, 1.4, Share planning goals with Foundation President/Deans’ Council 4/05-9/08 Staff Time X grants and Foundation 4.1, 4.3, activities 6.1, 6.2 *Apply for federal grants Grants Administrator 12/05-9/08 Staff Time X

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Objective Link to Strategic Intent/ Responsibility Timeline Cost Estimate Completion Principles Milestone *Explore grant opportunities to benefit all Grants Administrator Ongoing Staff Time areas of the college to support implementation of the Master Plan

Implement strategies to raise $5 million College Community/ 12/09 Staff Time X ($5.5 million stretch goal) as part of the Foundation Your College Your Legacy Major Gifts Campaign

Assist Brazosport College faculty and President/College 8/10 Staff Time staff in the receipt of new or competitive Community grants in the amount of at least $150,000

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2009 Milestones Summary from Vision 2015

Objective Milestone Respond to legislative and Texas Develop information for Coordinating Board site visit to Higher Education Board evaluate the Bachelor of Applied Technology Degree requirements program (10/09)

Promote legislative program Monitor activities of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and Texas Legislature related to proportionality and funding (5/09)

Implement Quality Enhancement Increase scope of tutorial program and of faculty and staff Plan professional development in goal tracking and active learning strategies (9/09)

Develop ways to link students to Study early college programs and applicability for the college Brazosport College (12/09) Develop strategies to increase the number of students applying for financial aid (8/09) Develop and implement a plan to help dual credit students complete 30 or more semester credit hours prior to graduation (12/09) Implement program for online courses for dual credit students (11/09)

Define measures for assessing Develop process to survey dual credit students regarding student success experiences with educational programs (6/09)

Develop Allied Health programs Hire Allied Health faculty: (both credit and non-credit) x 1 Registered Nurse Faculty (9/09)

Develop new Associate degree Offer degree program in Nuclear Power Technology (9/09) programs

Expand baccalaureate program Evaluate market and do feasibility study for an online BAT degree (2/09) Develop articulation agreements with community colleges for BAT degree (12/09)

Maintain compensation system Study faculty salary administration (2/09)

Expand facilities to meet short- Start Process Technology Center before first phase of Master term and long-term needs Plan including design of Science/Technology Courtyard (8/09)

Expand revenue through grants Implement strategies to raise $5 million ($5.5 million stretch and Foundation activities goal) as part of the Your College Your Legacy Major Gifts Campaign (12/09) 20

I. RESPONDING TO EXTERNAL GROUPS

Objective: Respond to legislative and Texas Higher Education Board requirements Milestone: Develop information for Coordinating Board site visit to evaluate the Bachelor of Applied Technology Degree program (10/09)

WHEN WHO WHAT

June 8, 2009 Texas Higher Education THECB notified the college of Coordinating Board the composition of the site visit (THECB) Staff team and the information they would like for us to gather. June 10, 2009 Dean, Educational Programs Discussed information needing & Services and to be developed. Department Head, Baccalaureate Programs June through September Department Head, Gathered information from Baccalaureate Programs Institutional Research and from baccalaureate program records to update B.A.T. Annual Report. September 4, 2009 THECB Staff Revised information request and provided draft agenda. September 10, 2009 Dean, Educational Programs Reviewed site visit information & Services and and updated reports. Department Head, Baccalaureate Programs September 14, 2009 THECB staff Confirmed date of site visit for October 13. September 29, 2009 Dean, Educational Programs Reviewed site visit results from & Services and Midland College. Executive Vice President, Midland College October 1, 2009 Brazosport College B.A.T. Met to discuss format and Site Visit Preparation Team content of presentations. October 8, 2009 THECB Staff Changed agenda for site visit. October 9, 2009 B.C. Site Visit Participants Dress rehearsal of presentations. October 13, 2009 THECB site visit team and Conducted site visit and Brazosport College staff presentations. November 5, 2009 THECB Staff Requested follow-up information. November 30, 2009 Dean, Educational Programs Submitted follow-up information & Services and to Coordinating Board. Department Head, Baccalaureate Programs 21

Completion: This milestone was 100% complete with a successful site visit and review of the requested information.

Outcomes: The outcome of this milestone was THECB review of Brazosport College Bachelor of Applied Technology Degree program. 22

I. RESPONDING TO EXTERNAL GROUPS

Objective: Promote legislative program Milestone: Monitor activities of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and Texas Legislature related to proportionality and funding. (5/09)

WHEN WHO WHAT

January 13, 2009 Executive Committee - Discuss legislative agenda Texas Association of Community Colleges January 20, 2009 President and Board of Update Board of Regents on Regents legislative agenda January 28, 2009 Legislative Committee – Develop community college Texas Association of message for legislative session Community Colleges January 31, 2009 Texas Legislature 81st Legislative Session begins February 12, 2009 President Discuss legislative session with college employees February 16, 2009 President and Board of Update Board of Regents on Regents legislative agenda February 25, 2009 President Presentation to House Appropriations Committee regarding proportionality February 26, 2009 President Report to the Community including funding for community colleges March 9-10, 2009 President Brazoria County Day and discussion regarding proportionality March 23, 2009 President and Board of Update Board of Regents on Regents legislative agenda April 6, 2009 President Presentation to House Appropriations Committee regarding community college funding April 20, 2009 President and Board of Update Board of Regents on Regents legislative agenda May 11, 2009 President Senate Finance Committee May 18, 2009 President and Board of Update Board of Regents on Regents legislative agenda June 1, 2009 Legislature End of Session June 15, 2009 President and Board of 81st Legislature Recap Regents June 21, 2009 Governor Last date for Governor to veto bills

Completion: This milestone was 100% complete with the end of the 81st Legislature with funding for healthcare for college employees in the appropriations bill.

Outcome: The outcome of this milestone was the preservation of funding for healthcare benefits for college employees for the biennium. This will be a topic for the next legislative session. 23

I. RESPONDING TO EXTERNAL GROUPS

Objective: Implement Quality Enhancement Plan Milestone: Increase scope of tutorial program and of faculty and staff professional development in goal tracking and active learning strategies (1/07-9/09)

WHEN WHO WHAT

Throughout 2009 Director, Transitional Utilized Achieving the Education and Dream funds to increase the Dean, Educational scope of the tutorial Programs and Services program by expanding tutoring hours by 30% (particularly in the nursing program) and also by expansion of the Supplemental Instruction tutoring program by 143 students (2332 contact hours) in the spring 2009 semester. Spring and Summer 2009 Director, Transitional Professional development Education and provided to faculty and staff Division Chair, in goal tracking and active Mathematics and Life learning strategies continues Sciences through our Transitional Education Program (TEP) training. To date 68 faculty and 39 staff members have completed the 8-week training with 28 faculty completing training in the past year.

Completion: This milestone is 100% complete with development of the tutoring and supplemental instruction programs.

Outcomes: Tutoring services increased by 30%, the Supplemental Instruction program was added, and professional development was provided to the rest of the faculty and staff as planned. 24

II. MEETING NEEDS OF STUDENTS

Objective: Develop ways to link students to the college Milestone: Study early college programs and applicability for Brazosport College (12/09)

WHEN WHO WHAT

September 1, 2009 Dean, Student Services; Met to discuss dual credit Deputy Superintendent for including early college BISD; and Curriculum and programs Instruction Director for BISD September 3, 2009 Dean, Student Services; Met to discuss early college September 17, 2009 Dean, Educational programs and dual credit. September 29, 2009 Programs and Services; Reviewed literature, Dean, Information and research in best practices Community Resources; and for early college programs President September 14, 2009 Dean, Student Services Attended THECB Early College High School Grant Workshop in Fort Worth

Completion: After an extensive study of both state and national early college programs; attendance at THECB grant workshop; and review of THECB requirements for early college high schools, a determination was made to not pursue development of an early college high school at this time.

Outcomes: Because the early college high requirements include establishing a full high school on the college campus, it was determined that the cost of such program would be prohibitive at this time. Consequently, it was determined that the College should pursue other alternatives such as increasing dual credit options for local high school students. 25

II. MEETING NEEDS OF STUDENTS

Objective: Develop ways to link students to the college Milestone: Develop strategies to increase the number of students applying for financial aid. (8/09)

WHEN WHO WHAT

Fall 2008 Financial Aid Financial Aid Presentations: x Lake Jackson Intermediate School students (450) x College-wide events - Career Fair, College Night, Craft Fair, PTAC Orientation, Dual Credit Orientation sessions, New Student Orientation sessions, Careers in Nursing Seminar x High School College Day at Brazosport High School (168) x Parent Night at Columbia High School - parents and students (65) Spring 2009 Financial Aid “Train the Trainer” sessions on how to correctly complete the FAFSA—presented to Brazosport College peer recruiters and library staff; TDECU volunteers; Brazosport/ counselors Spring 2009 FAFSA Brief presentation on the financial aid process and then Workshops hands-on completion of FAFSA. Presented at the five service area high schools as well as on-campus at Brazosport College: x Angleton HS (two sessions; 68 students) x Brazosport HS (three sessions; 18 students) x Brazoswood HS (three sessions; 35 students) x Columbia HS (two sessions, 18 students) x Sweeny HS (two sessions, 17 students) x Brazosport College (four sessions; 6 students) Summer 2009 Financial Aid Campus Tour—Boys and Girls Club: presentation about financial aid and other educational opportunities On-going Financial Aid Updated the financial aid website and handouts that are distributed to students. Students now have online access to the status of their financial aid application. On-going Peer Financial Aid literature is distributed (and discussed) by Recruiters the Peer Recruiters throughout the year at the following events: Brazos Mall booth, Brazoria County Fair booth, high school lunch visits, classroom presentations at local high schools, college nights, community events, and campus tours for student and parent groups. Spring, 2009 Peer The Peer Recruiters were trained by Financial Aid Recruiters personnel to be able to assist individuals in completing 26

the FAFSA. Subsequently, the Peer Recruiters assisted the Financial Aid Department in conducting financial aid workshops on the following dates: x Brazosport College (3-24-09, 4-21-09, 5-5-09) x Brazosport High School (4-23-09) x (11-18-08 & 3-31-09) x Sweeny (3-12-09) x Columbia High School (3-3-09) On-going Peer Information about Brazosport College can be requested Recruiters online through a STUDENT INFORMATION REQUEST link on the Brazosport College Website. Prospective and current students are able to request information through this link. Once requested, individuals are sent a personal letter along with financial aid information such as FAFSA forms, scholarship information, etc. (268 requests) In addition, follow-up calls are made to make sure that the student has received the requested information and if they need further assistance. On-going Public Several press releases were developed regarding Information financial resources available for students at BC. and Financial Aid

Completion: Most of these activities are on-going. Currently, peer recruiters are working with the local high schools to develop an annual plan to continue the FASFA workshops. The College’s Financial Aid Webpage is also scheduled for revision to ensure that it is user friendly.

Outcome: During the 2008-2009 academic year, there were 2,240 processed ISIRs (FAFSAs) sent to Brazosport College. Year-to-date for the 2009-2010 academic year, we have received 2,379 processed ISIRs. It is anticipated that there will be a significant increase in students applying for financial aid during the upcoming year. 27

II. MEETING NEEDS OF STUDENTS

Objective: Develop ways to link students to the college Milestone: Develop and implement a plan to help dual credit students complete 30 or more semester credit hours prior to graduation (12/09)

WHEN WHO WHAT

Spring 2009 – On-going Dual Credit Counselors Developed an individualized and Director of curriculum for five area high Counseling and Testing schools to be used by students as a plan to complete 30 hours of college credit prior to graduating from high school. Plan is available in the Dual Credit Guidebook (which is also available online and through DC counselors). Spring 2009 Dual Credit Counselors; The 30-hour plan and Career Fair Committee; scholarship and curriculum Financial Aid Staff, and were promoted at numerous Peer Recruiter Staff events and activities including: x Dual Credit Booth at Career Fair with 1600 students from five area high schools in attendance x College and Parent Nights, open houses, lunch visits, orientations for students and parents, and college days at the high schools x Brazoria County Fair and the Mall Project x Peer Recruiters mail-out to sophomores at five local high schools with information on advantages of dual credit courses including the 30-hour program and scholarship potential. Fall 2009 President; Deans; High School Counselors Directors; Counseling and Workshop: High School Testing; Transitional Counselors from five area high Education; Division schools were invited to attend a Chairs; Financial Aid; 4-hour workshop that included College Counselors and updates on the 30-hour 28

Staff; and High School curriculum plans and BC’s Counselors from five Area efforts to promote the College High Schools For All Texans Scholarships. Spring 2009 Public Information Office; The dual credit webpage was College Administrators; re-designed and included links and Dual Credit to the 30-hour curriculum plans Counselors available in the high school dual credit guidebooks. Also designed new brochures, direct mail post cards, and posters. Spring 2009 and on College and High School Meetings with the four area going Administrators and Heads ISD’s are being planned to of Counseling Staff discuss items such as the 30- hour curriculum, scholarships opportunities, and improvements to dual credit programs. The first meeting was held in the fall of 2009 with the Brazosport Independent School District. The other district meetings will occur in Spring 2010. Spring 2009 Student Life; Counseling; Developed and implemented and TEP staff specialized pilot on new Dual Credit Orientation for district area high schools: x Angleton x Brazosport x Sweeney x West Columbia Presentation on 30-hour plan and scholarships were included. There are also breakouts for dual credit new students in the on-campus orientation, where these topics were covered. Spring 2009 and Director of Improved and re-wrote degree On-going Admissions/Registrar audit system files allowing a clearer understanding of degree requirements and progress toward degree completion.

Completion: The 30-hour curriculum plans were developed and made available to high school students, parents, high school administrators and counselors. The College For All Texans 29

scholarship opportunities were promoted at presentations and activities both on the high school and the College campus. The 30-hour plans will be modified as necessary on an ongoing basis.

In addition four specialized pilot dual credit orientations were held with the following attendance:

Dual Credit Orientation Spring 2009 Angleton – 124 Brazosport – 38 West Columbia – 74 Sweeny – 64 Total - 300

Outcomes: The 30-hour curriculum plans are available online, in high school guidebooks, and are part of the advisement process. 30

II. MEETING NEEDS OF STUDENTS

Objective: Develop ways to link students to the college Milestone: Implement program for online courses for dual credit students (11/09)

WHEN WHO WHAT

Fall 2009 and Admissions; Counseling; IT Developed plan to allow On-going Staff; and Dean of Student dual/concurrent students to Services register online. Piloted at Sweeny in Spring 2009 with full implementation for all dual credit students in Fall 2009. Spring 2009 and Admissions and Counseling Dual credit orientations on site On-going Staff and on campus include information about online registration. On-going throughout Dual Credit Counselors Dual Credit counselors provide the Year on- going information on online functionality. This included curriculum planning for students’ individual educational intent and advisement about students’ readiness for online courses. There were also presentations at College Nights and Parent Nights; Career Fair; classroom visits, and other special events. Spring, 2009 Public Information; College The dual credit webpage was Administrators; and Dual re-designed and included links Credit Counselors to an explanation of online course expectations and READI (online assessment of readiness for online courses). On-going throughout Director Learning Assistance The LAC developed a booklet the Year and Instructional Media, and entitled “Distance Learning @ Dual Credit Counselors Brazosport College.” The high school Dual Credit Guidebooks provide information about online courses and availability of the booklet. On-going throughout Peer Recruiters x Assist high school students the year with application for college and registering for online courses. 31

x Assist college faculty by calling students registered for online courses to remind them to attend the orientation session. x Inform current and potential dual credit students about online courses through the Internet Information Request system.

Completion: Online registration was fully implemented for dual credit students in the Fall 2009. Information was updated in high school guidebooks, promotional materials, presentations, events, and on the dual credit webpage to reflect availability of online courses. Access to READI was customized for each high school and made available through the dual credit webpage.

Outcomes: The following outcomes resulted from this milestone: x Students, parents and counselors were provided easy access to online functions and to information regarding online courses available at BC. x By using READI as a tool to provide insight into the skills required to successfully complete online courses and links to assist in improving skills as indicated, high school students who choose to take online course will be more successful. Easy access to READI was provided for each of the five area high school and is available from the dual credit webpage. 32

II. MEETING NEEDS OF STUDENTS

Objective: Define measures for assessing student success. Milestone: Develop process to survey dual credit students regarding experiences with educational programs. (6/09)

WHEN WHO WHAT

December 2, 2008 Director, Institutional Review of Vision 2010 and Research and Dean, discussion of development Information and of survey of dual credit Community Resources students January – May, 2009 Director, Institutional Use information from Gulf Research Coast Satisfaction Survey to develop dual credit survey June 11, 2009 Director, Institutional Review plans for use of Research and Dean, items from Gulf Coast Information and Satisfaction Survey for dual Community Resources credit survey June 24, 2009 Director, Institutional Review draft survey and Research and Dean, suggest changes Information and Community Resources June 26, 2009 Director, Institutional Dual credit survey Research completed July 15, 2009 Deans’ Council Review of dual credit survey August 4, 2009 Director, Institutional Dual credit survey printed Research and distributed to faculty for summer pilot August 18, 2009 Director, Institutional Dual credit surveys returned Research August 25, 2009 Director, Institutional Surveys sent to Data Blocks Research for scanning August 28, 2009 Director, Institutional Review of data from Research summer pilot of dual credit survey

Completion: This milestone was 100% complete with development of dual credit student survey in June and summer pilot of survey in August.

Outcome: The outcome of this milestone is development of a survey that can be used to determine dual credit students’ satisfaction with programs and services. 33

III. DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO MEET NEEDS

Objective: Develop Allied Health programs (both credit and non-credit) Milestone: Hire Allied Health faculty: 1 Registered Nurse Faculty (9/09)

WHEN WHO WHAT

January 16, 2009 Dean, Human Resources Advertised Nursing Faculty and Payroll position for Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program April-May 2009 Nursing Faculty Search Interviewed applicants for Committee ADN Faculty Position x Recommended applicant and President approved recommendation; x Successful finalist declined offer August 25, 2009 President Approved Full-time Temporary LVN Faculty (freeing up current LVN faculty member to move to ADN program) September 3, 2009 Dean, Human Resources Advertised Supplemental and Payroll Instruction (SI) Program Coordinator and Simulation Media Technician position September 16, 2009 President Approved applicant for SI Program Coordinator and Simulation Media Technician position x 50% duties working in nursing simulation lab; x Designs and coordinates delivery of simulation education in nursing lab

Completion: This milestone is 100% complete in providing additional personnel for the ADN program.

Outcomes: The outcome of this milestone will allow personnel in LVN program to move to ADN program in January, 2010. In addition, coordinator in simulation lab will provide clinical experiences for students. 34

III. DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO MEET NEEDS

Objective: Develop new associate degree programs Milestone: Offer degree program in Nuclear Power Technology (9/09)

WHEN WHO WHAT

Fall 2008 Dean, Educational Programs and Services Submitted and received and approval from the Texas Division Chair, Physical Sciences and Higher Education Process Technologies Coordinating Board for three nuclear power technology courses. Fall 2008 Dean, Educational Programs and Services Submitted and received and approval from the Texas Division Chair, Physical Sciences and Higher Education Process Technologies Coordinating Board to offer a Nuclear Power Enhanced Skills Certificate. January – Dean, Educational Programs and Services; Attended monthly December 2009 Dean, Community and Information meetings of Nuclear Power Resources; and Technology Advisory Division Chair, Physical Sciences and Board, Nuclear Uniform Process Technologies Curriculum Program, and MidCoast Industry Education Alliance to coordinate program and course development. March 2009 Dean, Educational Programs and Services Develop and implement and AAS degree in Process Division Chair, Physical Sciences and Operations with a Nuclear Process Technologies Power Specialty. November 2009 Dean, Educational Programs and Services Submitted and received and approval from the Texas Division Chair, Physical Sciences and Higher Education Process Technologies Coordinating Board for four additional nuclear power technology courses.

Completion: This milestone was 100% complete with development of the AAS degree in Process Operations with a Nuclear Power Specialty.

Outcomes: The outcomes of this milestone were development of a Nuclear Power degree and Enhanced Skills Certificate. 35

III. DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO MEET NEEDS

Objective: Expand baccalaureate program Milestone: Evaluate market and do feasibility study for an online BAT degree. (2/09)

WHEN WHO WHAT

June, 2008 Dean, Educational Programs and Contracted with Interact Services; Dean, Information & Communications for Community Resources; baccalaureate degree market Director, Public Information; research activities. Department Head, Baccalaureate Programs July 2008 through Interact Communications Carried out field research and February 2009 feasibility study and prepared market analysis and recommendations for marketing plan. March, 2009 Dean, Educational Programs and Evaluated report from Interact Services; Dean, Information & Communications and Community Resources; developed Director, Public Information; marketing/communications Department Head, Baccalaureate plan. Data provided support Programs for commitment to proceed with development of online degree option. March, 2009 Dean, Educational Programs and Submitted substantive change Services prospectus to SACS Commission on Colleges for approval to offer online AA and BAT degrees. June, 2009 SACS – COC Approval to proceed with online degree offerings effective fall 2009.

Completion: This milestone was 100% complete with completion of feasibility study in February.

Outcome: Study indicated that the online degree offering is feasible and provided suggestions on the best marketing approaches. Approval was granted from our accrediting agency for the offering. 36

III. DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO MEET NEEDS

Objective: Develop Allied Health programs (both credit and non-credit) Milestone: Develop articulation agreements with community colleges for BAT degree (12/09)

WHEN WHO WHAT

May 14, 2009 Dean, Educational Sent draft articulation Programs and Services agreements to the Gulf Coast Community College Consortium for consideration. June 11, 2009 President and Signed articulation Dean, Educational agreement with Alvin Programs and Services Community College. September 14, 2009 President and Signed articulation Dean, Educational agreement with San Jacinto Programs and Services College District. September 24, 2009 Dean, Educational Sent draft articulation Programs and Services agreements to the Community College members of the Nuclear Power Institute Advisory Council. May – November 2009 Dean, Educational Have agreements with Programs and Services signing pending with Wharton County Junior College and Hill College. May – November 2009 Dean, Educational Articulation agreements are Programs and Services in progress with , , and .

Completion: The milestone was complete, but agreements will continue to be offered to other colleges

Outcomes: The outcomes of this milestone are two signed agreements, with two other agreements to be signed. 37

III. DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO MEET NEEDS

Objective: Maintain compensation system Milestone: Study faculty salary administration. (2/09)

WHEN WHO WHAT

April 21, 2008 Dean, Human Faculty Salary Study Task Force: Resources and Payroll x Fox Lawson and Associates (FLA) met with task force; x Task force drafted survey instrument Board Workshop: x FLA reviews compensation system x Provides insight into possible outcomes of study June – August 2008 Dean, Human Survey instrument design and data collection Resources and Payroll (based on FY2008 salaries) September – October Dean, Human Data sent to FLA for analysis 2008 Resources and Payroll

October, 2008 Dean, Human Bi-annual Compensation Market Survey: Resources and Payroll x Faculty salary data collection (based on FY2009 salaries) x Collection of data on all employee groups

December, 2008 Dean, Human Faculty Salary Study Task Force met to Resources and Payroll review report from FLA

January 20, 2009 Dean, Human Faculty Salary Study Task Force: Resources and Payroll x FLA met with task force; x Reviewed recommendations from report Board of Regents’ Meeting: FLA presentation to Board; x Review of survey findings from faculty salary study and findings on data collection on other employee groups x FLA available to respond to Board’s questions June 15, 2009 Board of Regents Review of salary structure in budget study August 24, 2009 Board of Regents Approval of revised Faculty Salary Structure

Completion: The milestone was 100% complete with Fox Lawson and Associates presentation at January Board meeting.

Outcome: Fox Lawson and Associates provided recommendations and conclusions based on focus questions from Faculty Study Survey. Fox Lawson and Associates recommended, and Board of Regents approved, revised Faculty Salary Structure effective September 1, 2009. 38

IV. DEVELOPING FACILITIES TO MEET PROGRAM NEEDS

Objective: Expand facilities to meet short-term and long-term needs Milestone: Start Process Technology Center before first phase of Master Plan including design of Science/Technology Courtyard. (10/08-8/09)

WHEN WHO WHAT

Process Technology Center Dean, Administrative and Design, construct and equip is effectively complete and Business Services; Director, an 11,000 square foot in use by faculty and Facility Services; facility to include three students as of September, Architecture Etc,; and classrooms, a sophisticated 2009 Durotech L.P. control room, lobby space, and other space to tie into the existing Process Equipment Trainer (PET). Design a Dean, Administrative and Design the corridor between Science/Technology Business Services; Director, existing G and H Wings and Courtyard (renamed Facility Services; IDC the new Sadler Complex, Corridor during design Program Manager; Kirksey incorporating the six phase). Design work is in Architects; and Harvey existing oak trees in the final stages of completion Builders design. as of September, 2009. Construction will commence concurrently with the Sadler Complex in early 2010.

Completion: Substantially complete for the start of classes for the fall semester, 2009.

Outcome: Temporary buildings that previously housed the control room for the Process Equipment Trainer have been replaced by a state-of-the-art facility control room along with the addition of three new classrooms, a generous-sized lobby area, a lab to work on equipment, and other space to simulate operations of a chemical plant. A late addition to the center is development of the ability to teach process control techniques for a nuclear power plant and includes working steam turbine to produce electricity. 39

IV. DEVELOPING FACILITIES TO MEET PROGRAM NEEDS

Objective: Expand revenue through grants and Foundation activities Milestone: Implement strategies to raise $5 million ($5.5 million stretch goal) as part of the Your College Your Legacy Major Gifts Campaign (12/09)

WHEN WHO WHAT

Ongoing President; Foundation Director; and Contacts for Major Gifts Foundation Board Campaign within community January, 2009 Dean, Academic Programs and Received Department of Services and Dean, Information and Labor Nuclear Power Grant Community Resources for $211,000 for Science Technology Corridor January, 2009 Director, Center for Received Department of Business/Industry Training and Labor Grant for $100,000 for Director, Grant Administration Science Technology Corridor April, 2009 Dean, Educational Programs and Texas Workforce Grant for Services $85,000 for equipment supporting Nuclear Power program June, 2009 President; Public Information; and Jogging Trail Dedication Foundation Staff honoring Congressman Ron Paul July, 2009 Foundation Staff and Foundation Presentation to Brazosport Board Members Rotary Club for Health Professions July, 2009 Foundation Staff and Foundation Sponsorships for The Clarion Board Members supporting the Clarion Spirit of Music Fund; STP Nuclear Operating Company sponsorship of Opening Concert August, 2009 Dean, Educational Programs and Texas Workforce Grant for Services and Dean, Information and $290,147 for Community Resources Instrument/Electrical Equipment for Sadler Building December 1, 2009 Board of Regents; Foundation Major Gifts Campaign has Board; Foundation Director; raised $5,399,846 President; and College Community December 11, 2009 President and Federal Consultant Announcement of federal funding in the amount of $580,000. Equipment funding totals $210,000 40

Completion: This milestone was 100% complete, exceeding the $5.5 million target for the Major Gifts Campaign.

Outcomes: The outcome of this milestone was funding in the amount of $5,609,846 for the Major Gifts Campaign. 41

New Milestones added to Vision 2015 by Leadership Team

Objective Milestone

Respond to legislative and Texas Develop online course syllabi, faculty curriculum vitae, and Higher Education Board end-of-course evaluation reports to meet legislative requirements requirement for information available to the public Develop information for Coordinating Board site visit to evaluate the Bachelor of Applied Technology Degree program

Develop ways to link students to the Implement GED/ESL to certificate transition plan college Evaluate the current administrative computer system to determine need for greater functionality Implement program for online courses for dual credit students Develop comprehensive enrollment management plan to include an evaluation of providing targeted services for special populations including veterans Work with local cities to develop public transportation system for students

Target awareness to segments of the Develop comprehensive marketing plan for student population recruitment

Implement campus-wide customer Promote use of electronic communication and online service program registration with students

Implement procedures to improve Practice emergency drills and procedures communications during emergencies

Develop university partnerships Develop articulation agreements with transfer colleges and universities

Implement plan to review college Complete college-wide program review including both programs instructional and administrative departments

Develop campus and program master Develop financial plan to support college initiatives plan

Expand revenue through grants and Assist Brazosport College faculty and staff in the receipt of Foundation activities new or competitive grants in the amount of at least $150,000 

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2010 Milestones from Vision 2015

Objective Milestone

Respond to legislative and Texas Develop online course syllabi, faculty curriculum vitae, and end-of- Higher Education Board course evaluation reports to meet legislative requirement (4/10) requirements

Implement Quality Enhancement Implement Quality Enhancement Plan (9/10) Plan

Develop ways to link students to the Identify additional financial resources for students (12/10) college Explore ways of reducing textbook costs (5/10) Work with local school districts to introduce Learning Frameworks course (6/10) Research best practices and develop a recommendation for faculty advisement (12/10) Develop writing center to support students’ writing assignments (9/10) Work with local cities to develop public transportation system for students (6/10)

Implement campus-wide customer Promote use of electronic communication and online registration service program with students (5/10)

Implement procedures to improve Practice emergency drills and procedures (6/10) communications during emergencies

Develop Allied Health programs Develop new Allied Health programs: (both credit and non-credit) x Cosmetology x Other Health Care programs (12/10) Hire Cosmetology Trainer (12/10)

Expand facilities to meet short-term Design Science/Technology Courtyard (after design of Sadler and long-term needs Complex) (8/10) Evaluate program needs for vacated space from relocation of nursing and science labs and renovate space to meet campus needs (3/10) Develop plan for usage of Dow Academic Center (6/10) Evaluate Student Center Infill and Library Renovation (6/10) Construct facility for Health Professions and Science Technology (12/10) Design Dow Academic Center (8/10) Design Sadler Complex (8/10) 43

Objective Milestone

Develop campus and program Evaluate move of CE program from Lake Jackson CE Center to master plan campus (12/10) Develop financial plan to support college initiatives (8/10)

Expand revenue through grants and Assist Brazosport College faculty and staff in the receipt of new or Foundation activities competitive grants in the amount of at least $150,000 (8/10)

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Brazosport College Security and Emergency Preparedness

1. With concerns about violence at college and university campuses around the country, in the Spring of 2008 Brazosport College sought the assistance of an outside consultant in assessing and providing recommendations relating to our measures for prevention, preparedness, response and recovery to emergency conditions likely. In particular, we sought guidance concerning the appropriateness of introducing an armed officer into our Security Program and the best manner in which to attain this objective.

a. Following our review and a comparative cost study of the alternatives available for introducing an armed officer into our Security Program, we elected to implement a School Resource Officer position.

b. A contract was negotiated and approved by the College and the City of Lake Jackson in February 2009 and, following interviews with interested, qualified candidates, Officer Andra Whittingslow was selected and came on board in May 2009.

2. In the Fall of 2007 the College had implemented a new Health Emergency Response Program and designated the Security Officers to perform as our “First Response” component.

a. In October 2007 all Security Officers were trained and certified in CPR, AED, Blood Pressure Monitoring and General First Aid procedures by our certifying agency, Brazosport Regional Health System.

b. In September 2009, as required by the certifying agency, after the initial two (2) year period, all officers completed training and re-certification in these emergency procedures.

3. Emergency communication capabilities have been greatly expanded.

a. The BC Alert System is a new mass communication capability made available through a contractual relationship with 3N Corporation. It is designed to transmit alerts using voice to both fixed and mobile telephones and e-mail and text messaging to cellular telephones. All current students and College employees are automatically included in the BC Alert System database.

b. We have added a “Voice over IP” capability to our campus-wide Cisco IP Telephone System that is now available in all classroom and office areas of the College. This added feature provides both a text and voice broadcast capability to any location with a College telephone.

c. The Information Technology Department provides three (3) telephone conference bridges for College use. These services were originally purchased for disaster recovery purposes, but they can be used for any audio conference. The conference bridges are available 24X7 from anywhere in the via a toll free number.

d. Recently a new roof-mounted speaker system was added for emergency communications. This enables voice broadcasts to external areas of the campus and also permits simultaneous broadcast 45

of voice announcements over our internal voice over IP telephones to be heard in outside areas of the main campus.

e. For safety reasons solar powered tower phones have been installed in our main parking lots and the area near the jogging trail and courts. This new emergency phone reporting system enables two-way communication between callers using one of the tower phones and the on-duty Security Officer, with a roll-over ring capability to the switchboard, Security Office and the office of our School Resource Officer.

f. Voice broadcast capabilities, in case of emergencies, are also available to areas of the main building, on campus, through the fire alarm reporting system. This system monitors for fires in the main building and new BASF Center, with plans to add the new facilities to the system when construction has been completed. Other stand-alone fire alarm systems are available in the Clarion, Corporate Learning Center and the Child Care Center.

4. We had underway many of our actions and procedures relating to emergency preparedness before the passage, by the State Legislature, of Texas House Bill 1831 which became effective September 1, 2009. This new legislation requires Community Colleges to adopt and implement a multi-hazard emergency operations plan addressing mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. It requires employee training in response to emergencies, mandatory drills and exercises and measures to ensure coordination with local Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, Fire and Health agencies. It also establishes a Safety and Security Audit and reporting program.

a. Our new College Emergency Handbook is now available on-line for reference and down-load on the College web page and addresses our response to a multiple of emergency situations. It contains procedures relating to building evacuation, weather related area-evacuation, armed intrusion and lock-down, shelter-in-place and health emergency response. It also contains emergency information communications and pandemic flu guidelines.

b. Emergency Actions Checklists are available throughout our buildings, both on campus and at the Community Education Centers, address building evacuation, shelter-in-place and lock-down.

c. Wall mounted building evacuation route charts are posted in all classroom and office areas.

d. Notebooks, containing campus floor plans, have been prepared and distributed to Lake Jackson, Clute and Richwood emergency response agencies.

e. Faculty, staff and student training has, and will continue, to be provided.

f. Emergency exercises were conducted on October 23, 2009 for faculty and staff only and multiple exercises (both day-time and evening) were conducted on December 3, 2009 involving all faculty, staff and students. Additional exercises are planned, some of which will involve our local emergency response agencies.