What do students need to be successful?

  Strategic Planning Team Members Part Time Faculty Full Time Faculty Full Time Staff Student Employment Advisory Council EMS Advisory Council Deans and AVP's Total
What do students need to be successful?
The support systems of the college share a common mission in providing the resources necessary to prepare students as life long learners. 5 11 1 17
College policies and administrative procedures are grounded in the fundamental services of teaching and learning. 10 5 15
All students have access to qualified advising that is current and accurate. 10 5 15
Students are supported in setting and achieving realistic goals and taking responsibility for their own learning. 10 1 1 12
Students need adequate writing, thinking, and presentation skills.  They also need self-confidence 3 1 3 5 12
First time college students are supported in understanding the expectations of postsecondary study and are adequately prepared to be successful. 5 1 5 11
More data is needed to identify the needs of students. 5 5 1 11
Students are engaged; connection leads to learning.  The learning environment includes resources that reduces student stress. 10 1 11
Expectations for student achievement are clearly communicated and supported. 5 2 3 10
Small class sizes allow faculty to individualize learning and respond in a timely manner to student inquiries. 5 5 10
 Students are prepared to interact effectively as a contributing member in group settings. 10 10
Students are prepared prior to entering college level coursework with a comprehensive education that includes strong writing and communication skills. 5 3 1 9
As stewards of student success, the staff and faculty of the college embrace a common performance objective as student advocates/mentors/advisors, with the ability to reach out to students prior to failure and or dropping out. 5 1 1 1 8
Curriculum should support students in the soft skills: Effective communication and interpersonal relationships 1 2 5 8
Student projects give students real world experiences emphasizing  community service and leadership opportunities. 2 5 7
Committed and caring faculty and staff respond to individual student needs. 5 2 7
Advisors are knowledgeable and honest in challenging students in the exploration of possibilities.  5 2 7
Faculty are supported with resources and continuing professional development to keep academic standards high while encouraging new programs. 5 1 1 7
Coursework is current and relevant to the evolving needs of students 5 5
Students have real world experiences through job internships that prepare them for employment success. 5 5
To have teachers and staff available to talk to or for questions. A safe place to learn. To feel like they are valued and not just a number or feel like they are only here for their money 5 5
Accesibility-online communications. Financial options. Enthusiastic instrutors. Varied scheduals. 5 5
High academic standards and instructional excellence prepares students to reason objectively and think critically. 3 1 4
Students need to be independent thinkers 3 1 4
Students need adequate mentoring and support 1 2 1 4
The ability to access information and resources 2 2
Ability to multi-task, interpersonal skills, attention to detail and a willingness to learn. 2 2
To be motivated and stimulated to keep learning. To have skills and knowledge they seek and need for their area of concentration. Education is an ongoing process. A degree in itself, does not guarantee success. 1 1 2
Compensation for faculty encourages retention of qualified educators. 1 1
College planning involves community members and is communicated effectively to all faculty, staff and students of the college. 1 1
Educational options support improved quality of life, healthy bodies and minds. 1 1
The students must be adaptable and flexible in order to meet future career expectations 1 1
To be  independent 1 1

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