Page 10 of Antelope Valley College 2004-2005 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California

Practices Students and learning are primary in decision making. Mutual respect and courtesy is the basis of our relationships. Professional standards, collaboration and teamwork are demonstrated. Innovation, accomplishments and creativity are recognized and rewarded. Open access to educational programs is provided to meet student needs. Safe physical environment and a secure infrastructure improves and supports student success and learning. Stewards of the college place service to the institution and community above self-interest. We strive to enhance the visibility of the Antelope Valley Community College District. We recognize that people make up the college and value them as individuals. Strategic Goals Programs A. Provide programs and services that meet the needs of the community. 1. Maintain and upgrade safe, modern instructional equipment. 2. Develop curricula to meet standards of transfer institutions and industry. 3. Provide adequate instructional sup- plies to increase student skill levels. B. Establish student learning outcomes to increase student success. 1. Encourage participation in faculty and administrative professional development activities. 2. Revise course outlines of record to reflect accreditation standards. C. Develop and implement a plan to establish enrollment goals that maximize student access. 1. Recruit students from groups of historically low college-attending populations. 2. Augment financial aid for econom- ically disadvantaged students through community contacts and the foundation. 3. Increase honors offerings to attract and retain high ability students. D. Develop and promote partnerships within the community. 1. Offer corporate and community education programs in conjunction with industry leaders. 2. Participate in community organiza- tions as guest speakers, members of advisory boards, and in community service groups. 3. Cultivate external partnerships with business and industry to provide sup- port and expertise to college programs. Infrastructure A. Improve Campus Environment 1. Implement annual plan that provides and integrates signage, information kiosks, seating/gathering areas and landscaping. 2. Provide a comprehensive plan to integrate and expand telecom- munications and technology infrastructure. B. Address Campus Parking Issues 1. Develop and implement recom- mendations for addressing campus parking issues. C. Health and Safety Program 1. Implement district health and safety programs for all staff. D. Scheduled Maintenance of Facilities 1. Complete campus wide scheduled maintenance projects including: a. Exterior lighting. b. Electronic locks and door replacement. c. Roadway improvement. E. Construction 1. Pursue approval and monitor progress of projects as identified in the Facilities Master Plan through the Chancellors Office capital outlay approval process. 2. Pursue approval and monitor progress of the South Valley campus through the Chancellors Office capital outlay approval process. 3. Explore feasibility of future satellite campuses. Communications A. Promote a culture of inclusiveness, participation and collaboration that recognizes and celebrates individual and corporate contributions. 1. Review existing employee and student recognition programs and creating additional opportunities. 2. Improve access to information from shared governance groups by creating and implementing an information dispersal protocol. B. Create and implement strategies for building relationships between the college and community. 1. Garner community support for college growth plans, including the need for a bond to fund construction. 2. Develop and implement activities to create legislative support for AVC. 3. Promote efforts by campus entities to work cooperatively with busi- nesses and organizations. C. Develop and implement a consistent and positive college identity to increase pride and awareness of AVC both internally and externally. Resources A. Growth Proactively pursue enrollment growth in keeping with state projections to maximize funded percentages of state allocations without exceeding state funded levels by more than ten percent. 1. Continuously monitor situation and make adjustments through enroll- ment management. B. Staffing Provide adequate staffing and create a staffing master plan that accounts for growth in enrollment and supports facilities. 1. Give consideration to the 75/25 ratios of full-time to adjunct faculty, the 50 percent law, and maintaining the full-time faculty obligation. 2. Review existing comparable industry standards for appropriate staff to facility ratios and adopt a standard for AVC positions. C. Increase External Funding Support the colleges mission through partnerships, grants, bond, Foundation support and other methods. D. Maximize Efficiency of Existing Resources 1. Develop a standardized process for budget allocation, management, review and accountability. 2. Evaluate institutional organizational structure on an annual basis to ensure maximized efficiency. 3. Centralize technology budget for

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