2020 vision strategic plan 2012−2020 president’s message WE ARE PLEASED to share our strategic plan with you. We believe that our constituents deserve high-quality, lifelong learning strategies, services and environments provided in a flexible and adaptive manner.

This plan was developed through the Higher Learning Commission Vital Focus process which involved a wide variety of stakeholders. The Vital Focus process was designed to engage college constituents to make a difference, to gather perspective about what is important now and into the future and to tap ideas and build commitment from numerous resources.

A fifteen member Strategic Planning Work Group was appointed by nominations and approved by the President’s Cabinet in 2012. This work group was facilitated by Dean of Research, Planning & Effectiveness, Dr. Margie Tomsic. The work group carried forth a process to reaffirm Saint Paul College’s 2020 Vision Strategic Plan. Membership on this workgroup included:

• Mr. Joseph Buhain, Program Director for Respiratory Therapy, Faculty Member • Mr. Ben Tri, Library Director, Faculty Member • Mr. Francois Nguyen, Mathematics, Faculty Member • Ms. Janet Massa, Child Development, Faculty Member • Ms. Candace Robinson, Admissions Specialist, Staff Member • Ms. Judy Yang, Tuition Officer, Staff Member • Dr. Jean Ness, University of Minnesota, President’s Advisory Council • Mr. Karl Benson, Cooks on Crocus Hill, President’s Advisory Council • Mr. David Berg, South St. Paul Steel, Program Advisory Committee Representative • Ms. Jean Bauer, Allina Medical Clinic, Program Advisory Committee Representative • Ms. Lorraine Stevenson, 3M, Friends of Saint Paul College Foundation • Mr. Paul Huot, Huot Manufacturing, Workforce Representative • Ms. Phoua Kong, Student Senate President • Mr. Matthew Mohs, SPPS, Chief Academic Officer, Saint Paul Public Schools Representative • Mr. Brian Bloomfield, Nova Classical Academy, Executive Director, Charter School Representative

We hope that you will join us as we look into the future with 20-20 Vision!

Sincerely,

Rassoul Dastmozd, Ph.D., President vision: 2020 values Saint Paul College will be a leader Excellence in providing comprehensive lifelong Teaching & Learning learning through innovative and Career & Transfer Education Student-Focused Services quality focused strategies and services. Innovation Accessibility mission Technology Education for Employment... Integrity Education for Life! Honesty Accountability Saint Paul College offers comprehensive Decision-Making learning opportunities in career and Climate Responsiveness transfer education to enhance personal knowledge and advance economic Respect opportunity for the benefit of a diverse Student-Centered Cultural Diversity/Inclusiveness population including students, Human Diversity business/industry/labor and the community. Collaboration strategic goals aligned with the strategic framework of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system

MnSCU Strategic Direction 1: Ensure access to an extraordinary education for all Minnesotans. Maximize comprehensive, high-quality learning, 1 programs and services. Saint Paul College is committed to excellence in teaching and learning, and offers a wide spectrum of learning opportunities and delivery methods in career and transfer education to address learners’ present and future needs.

• Provide seamless, comprehensive learning opportunities through innovative academic programs for diverse learners. • Apply technology to enhance teaching and learning and to maximize effectiveness. • Assess academic programs, student services, student achievement and instructional accountability. • Pursue new and continuing national, regional and professional accreditation.

2 Expand access, service, opportunity and success. Saint Paul College is dedicated to an integrated service philosophy that focuses on learner needs.

• Enhance the learner-centered success model to improve student performance in key indicators. • Collaborate with secondary educational institutions and community organizations to promote college readiness and student success. • Partner with other higher educational institutions to increase learning options for students.

MnSCU Strategic Direction 2: Be the partner of choice to meet Minnesota’s workforce and community needs. Strengthen organizational, community and global partnerships 3 to enhance economic competitiveness. Saint Paul College is committed to apply systems to improve learning, communication and productivity.

• Promote the College as a key provider of high quality life-long learning for employment and/or transfer. • Provide continuing education and short-term training to meet workforce and community needs. • Build strong relationships/partnerships with alumni, local, state, regional, national and international constituents. • Develop and expand outreach services and partnerships to support regional vitality. MnSCU Strategic Direction 3: Deliver the highest value / most affordable option by designing the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system of the future. 4 Optimize organizational innovation and development. Saint Paul College strives to ensure a successful future through creative thinking, shared services and the implementation of quality principles.

• Build organizational capacity for change to meet future challenges and remove barriers to innovation and responsiveness. • Empower employee engagement to foster innovation. • Apply technologies to improve communication and productivity. • Maximize the use of physical resources. • Utilize all resources to enhance effectiveness, increase efficiencies and improve learning and operations.

Sustain financial viability during changing 5 economic and market conditions. Saint Paul College is committed to ensuring its longtime financial sustainability.

• Make budget decisions that reflect priorities in core mission and fiscal stewardship. • Utilize sound financial management and assessment practices. • Increase student financial literacy and pursue new ways to reduce default rates. • Expand institutional fundraising to generate additional scholarships and grants. planning in context Vital Focus Process Data Analysis SWOT Analysis A “flow of events” designed Stakeholder Input to ensure total coordination and integration of all planning activities. vision Learning Context Mission & Values

Strategic Planning Strategic Planning strategic plan

Operational Planning Operational Planning

Master Academic Plan HLC/AQIP−Action Projects Facilities Master Plan Assessment Plan Human Resources Plan Technology Plan Marketing & Communications Plan learning design Affirmative Action Plan Online Learning Plan Workforce & Customized Training Plan Student Services Plan Fiscal Management Plan

Plans implemented by individuals and teams comprised of faculty, staff, administrators, implementation planning and community stakeholders. For example: Continuous Improvement Program Plan, Annual Program Review and Area of Study Enhancement (APRASE), New Program/Service Implementation

monitor assess evaluate 235 Marshall Avenue TEL 651.846.1600 Saint Paul, MN 55102 FAX 651.846.1703

This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by contacting Caidin Riley, Coordinator of Disability Services at 651.846.1547 or [email protected]. For TTY Communication, contact the Minnesota Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1.800.627.3529.

© 2013 Saint Paul College. All rights reserved. Saint Paul College is an equal opportunity educator and employer and a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.