MILESTONES SINCE 2018-22 STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE
Awarded 2.3 million dollar U.S. Department of Education Title III grant to support STEM
Awarded a 1.2 million dollar U.S. Department of Education FIPSE grant to enhance quality and effectiveness of online courses
Developed architectural plans for a One-Stop Student Services Center
Transitioned academic advisors to Student Success Coach model
Major renovations to Building E, including new fitness center facilities
Launched a welding program with new, state-of the art labs
Major campus-wide renovations including upgrades to theater, stairwells,bathrooms and expansion of nursing labs
National League for Nursing awarded nursing program a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education
Initiated Latino Thought Makers – a scholar-in-residence speaker series featuring prominent internationally-acclaimed thought-leaders
Hired 40 new full-time faculty
Implemented a comprehensive rebranding and marketing campaign
Established a partnership with the West40 to offer their Seniors Plus program on campus
Opened a new STEM Resource Center
Created a Development Office
Started a Commercial Driver License program with All-Pro Truck Driving School
Completion of a One-Stop Student Services Center
Development of a Culinary Arts program with food preparation facilities and labs
Two admission cycles per year to the nursing program
Capital improvement projects, including: Building E – Phase III renovations, including restroom facilities and athletic offices
Renovation and upgrades to the campus perimeter, including additional green space and an outdoor classroom
Relocation and renovation for a new Student Union
Development of an Innovation Room in former board room
Relocation and enhancement of library services
Launched a major fundraising campaign based on a 100th college anniversary theme
Transitioned to virtual bookstore operations
Established a division for online teaching modalities