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Expand educational opportunities
GOALS
Work with regional partners to expand enrollment access to FSW degree and certificate programs through quality on-going avenues of communication, College readiness programs, articulation agreements and scholarships.
Create a data-informed and seamless enrollment pipeline and increase the percentage of high school graduates from our service area who apply and enroll.
Support students in goal identification and outline academic pathways to keep students on track to degree and certificate completion.
Advance a world-class educational experience
GOALS
Create and enhance relevant academic and co-curricular programming that develops individuals as well-rounded scholars and educated members of society.
Support curricular and programmatic innovation to enhance the academic experience, facilitate transdisciplinary research and thinking, and advance student achievement.
Create robust student engagement programs that support student connections and promote intellectual, cultural, and civic awareness in the broader community.
Promote a culture of mental, physical and social wellness through student activities, programs, and events.
Innovate classroom and distance education delivery methods to support optimal learning experiences
GOALS
Engage in best practices to expand educational delivery techniques and skills to make learning broadly accessible, and responsive to best practices in higher education.
Identify and utilize innovative technologies and learning strategies across all educational programs to enhance academic support and achievement of learning objectives.
Provide on-going professional development opportunities to promote engagement with technologies and teaching techniques that bolster academic achievement.
Prepare students for a competitive skilled workforce
GOALS
Respond to community needs for postsecondary academic education and career degree education by identifying, developing, and appropriately expanding our workforce-related curriculum and industry certification, College credit certificate, and degree options.
Develop and maintain relevant associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees and certificates as well as articulation agreements to provide opportunities for comprehensive credential attainment that promotes employability of graduates.
Provide non-credit training opportunities and experiences to meet the needs of local businesses, establish internship/apprenticeship opportunities, and provide articulation bridge pathways into high demand certificate and degree programs.
Create a Culture Focused on Continuous Improvement
GOALS
Engage in ongoing professional development to create a positive, welcoming and responsive College climate that attracts a world-class faculty, staff and administration focused on ensuring student success.
Provide support for emerging technologies that enhance learning opportunities and the timely delivery of services to all internal and external constituents.
Develop self-supporting community education programs that highlight FSW’s comprehensive outreach and meet a broad range of interests/needs within our community.