Southeast Tech is two-thirds of the way through its strategic plan. See what else is left:

Southeast Technical College is two-thirds of the way through its three-year strategic plan, and has a couple more goals to meet by next year.

New STC President Cory Clasemann said with the conclusion of one academic year and the beginning of another, it was important to update its governing board on where STC stands with the plan and all the hard work done for the last year. Clasemann started last month.

Jackie Pommer, institutional effectiveness director for STC, presented the update to the Sioux Falls school board Wednesday afternoon. The update showed how each goal is progressing, calculated by looking at the tactics under each goal and averaging them, which is subjective, she said.

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Partnerships

The first strategic priority is on partnerships and states that by 2025, STC will have sustainable and diverse partnerships that increase revenue and improve programming and student engagement. Goals include:

1. Foster relationships with industry partners for workforce needs is at 70% progress.
2. Expand student housing to meet demand, grow access and increase revenue is at 0% progress.
3. Broaden financial support for recruitment, retention and capital projects to improve programs and services is at 65% progress.
4. Grow support of community engagement activities to improve alignment with the Sioux Falls region is at 60% progress.
5. Increase educational collaboration and partnerships with school districts, colleges and universities is at 40% progress.

Pommer said recent progress with campus master planning will help expand housing in the next year, or in the next strategic plan.

Academic excellence

The second strategic priority, academic excellence, states that by 2025, STC will ensure academic excellence through continuous assessment and strengthening of academic programs and recruiting, supporting and retaining innovative faculty. Goals include:

1. Enhance a dynamic, diverse academic environment is at 60% progress.
2. Invest in faculty is at 40% progress.
3. Commit to continuous improvement of academic programs is at 55% progress.
4. Promote exceptional, innovative teaching is at 80% progress.

Access

The third strategic priority, which is about access, states that by 2025, STC will recruit and retain a more diverse campus community. Goals include:

1. Conduct employee and student non-discrimination training is at 30% progress.
2. Increase academic support for ELL students is at 50% progress.
3. Streamline admissions process is at 50% progress.
4. Improve data collection and management is at 25% progress.
5. Develop and support community liaisons is at 50% progress.
6. Secure financial resources to enhance access is at 40% progress.

Organizational culture

The fourth strategic priority, organizational culture, states that by 2025, STC will improve the culture on campus with a focus on employees. Goals include:

1. Foster a campus culture aligning with mission and values is at 25% progress.
2. Integrate STC values into day-to-day operations is at 50% progress.
3. Expand opportunities for employee interaction and collaboration inside and outside work is at 60% progress.
4. Develop HR procedures promoting employee satisfaction is at 50% progress.
5. Create an employee recognition program is at 50% progress.
6. Implement employee compensation and incentive structure is at 30% progress.

Marketing and awareness

The fifth strategic priority states that by 2025, STC will have simplified its message, repeated it over 24 to 36 months to build city and regional brand recognition for the purpose of sharing the STC story about our mission, students and alumni. Goals include:

1. Assess brand identity and distinguish target audiences using students as brand ambassadors at STC events and in digital platforms to tell the STC story is at 65% progress.
2. Utilize brand identity and storytelling tactics to promote awareness and enhance STC reputation is at 65% progress.
3. Create and implement an integrated approach to communication, marketing strategies and public relations for campus communication and events is at 85% progress.

Student support

The sixth strategic priority states that by 2025, STC will develop and improve academic, environmental and wellness support for its students. Goals include:

1. Provide holistic coordinated care is at 60% progress.
2. Develop and improve academic support for students is at 80% progress.
3. Develop and improve environmental support for students is at 80% progress.
4. Develop and improve support for students’ physical, mental and emotional wellbeing is at 60%.

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