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www.cecilcc.edu 4 Strategic Initiatives and Goals The College has four strategic initiatives. First, Cecil Community College will place innovative learning opportunities, academic excellence and student success at the forefront of all it does. This includes developing and/or enhancing outcome indicators used to measure student learning in the areas of communication, computation, cultural diversity, critical thinking and teamwork, expanding the number of alternative instructional delivery systems that are consistent with diverse learning styles and needs, and increasing the use of technology used in and beyond the classroom. The College will also expand and promote student experiential learning, implement a comprehensive academic equipment and technology replacement plan, expand the number of credit courses that are accessible to continuing education students, and develop and/or expand partnerships with educational providers. In addition, the College will expand the range of opportunities that are offered to assist students to cultivate their leadership skills, including participation in its shared governance structure. Second, Cecil Community College will expand its pattern of responsible enrollment growth, enhance its learning facilities, and continue to broaden its course and program options. The College will increase its efforts to introduce new courses, programs and delivery formats in the credit and continuing education areas, and identify and develop science and technology programs that will provide students with the competencies and skills needed for emerging professions. It will also explore new partnerships with regional businesses and colleges, continue to implement actions generating a 20 percent enrollment growth during the 2005-10 planning period, and increase the proportion of out-of-county enrollment to 15 percent. The College will also develop a new 10-year facilities master plan, build upon its marketing and public relations efforts, and expand its partnerships with the Cecil County Public Schools. Third, Cecil Community College will develop and allocate human, fiscal and technological resources to ensure academic excellence. The College will develop additional cost containment practices that are integrated with the budget development process, and investigate business process improvement measures that result in documented enhancements in operational efficiency and effectiveness. In addition, the College will collaborate with the state legislative delegation and other constituencies to secure more aid, identify and implement improvements that will enhance safety and security, and investigate transportation opportunities between the Elkton and North East facilities. The College will also realign its career services so that efforts are made to provide job placement for students in all career programs. Fourth, Cecil Community College will create educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners and business partners that stress access, flexibility and timely learning solutions. The College will increase student access through distance learning options and integration of technology across the curriculum. It will evaluate the changing resource needs of an increasingly diverse student population and provide access to educational programs and services that overcome the barriers of time and distance. The College will also develop additional fiscal resources for day-care services and develop strategies to improve the perception of the value of higher education. In addition, the College will develop accelerated learning models and multiple approaches to granting credit for prior learning to position it as a champion of access to baccalaureate and graduate studies for individuals throughout the region. Core Values Cecil Community College is an organization that values quality, learner-centeredness, diversity, inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, growth and accountability. Overview of College History Cecil Community College was founded in 1968 to meet the postsecondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor. The Colleges president, Dr. W. Stephen Pannill, reports directly to the Board of Trustees. He is the fourth president of Cecil Community College. The College is centrally located in Marylands most northeastern county, just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore, as well as from Wilmington. Cecil Community College was the fastest growing community college in Maryland during academic years 2002 and 2003. With a diverse student population, the College enrolls approximately 1,800 credit students and 6,500 non-credit students. Cecil Community College offers associate degrees, certificate programs, and non-credit program areas. Classes at the College are taught by qualified faculty and can be taken in a traditional classroom or online. Many students choose programs that can transfer to four-year institutions. The College offers associate degrees in elementary and secondary teacher education transfer programs. In nursing, students can earn a certificate as a licensed practical nurse or a degree as a registered nurse and transfer to a four-year institution for a bachelors degree. Business students can enroll in degree programs for accounting, marketing, or other subjects. In the arts and sciences, the options include biology, math, and physics. 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