CEC-College Effectiveness 2017-2018
Purpose:
To monitor and to ensure completion of the Annual Action Plan, the Long Range Strategic Plan, Assessment of Student Learning, and Assessment of Institutional Effectiveness. The primary responsibilities for these functions are assigned as follows:
The President’s Administrative Council led by the Director of Institutional Effectiveness is charged with:
- Development and completion of the Annual Action Plan and Long Range Strategic Plan.
- Defining, developing, and implementing systematic processes that ensure institutional effectiveness is consistent with college expectations, state expectations and all accrediting bodies’ requirements.
The Academic Council led by the Dean of Instructional Services is charged with:
- Development of processes and procedures which ensure student learning measures are consistent with College expectations, state expectation and all accrediting bodies’ requirements.
- Follow-up and documentation of measures of student learning to ensure the instructional programs are effective and that student learning is taking place.
- Implementation of the approved assessment calendar.
2017-2018
College Effectiveness 2017-2018 Committee Annual Report
College Effectiveness 2017-2018 Committee Mid-Year Report
| Agendas, Minutes and Exhibits |
| September 29, 2017
Agenda September 29, 2017
Exhibit A, Draft Minutes July 27, 2017
Exhibit B, 10 yr Compliance Cert. Report Responsibility Matrix, Deadlines, Due Dates 9.10.17
Exhibit C, Approved 2017-2021 Phil, Vis, Val, Mission 10.19.16
Exhibit D, Approved 2017-2021 Long Term Objectives 10.19.16
Exhibit E, Suggestions for Long-Term Objective Statement-Starting point
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October 20, 2017
Agenda October 20, 1017
Exhibit A, Draft Minutes September 29, 2017
Exhibit B, Approved 2017-2018 Assessment Activity-Report Calendar 10.13.17
Exhibit C, Approved 2017-2018 Glossary 10.13.17
Exhibit D, Approved History of VC Focus on Student Success 10.13.17
Exhibit E, October 11 VC Board Presentation Final
Exhibit F, CCFSSE 2017 Frequency Report
Exhibit G, CCSSE 2017 Academic Advising and Planning
Exhibit H, CCSSE 2017 Benchmark Report
Exhibit I, CCSSE Executive Summary
Exhibit J, CCSSE Means Report 2017
Exhibit K, SENSE 2016 Benchmarks
Exhibit L, VC Core Assessment Report 16-17, 10.11.17
Exhibit M, Strategy 1 Monthly Checklist September 2017
Exhibit N, Strategy 1 Checklist September 2017
Exhibit O, SSP Update 10.20.17 CE Committee
Exhibit P, 10 yr Compliance Cert. Report Responsibility Matrix, Deadlines 9.10.17
Exhibit Q, Approved Primary Goals 17-21 11.16.16
Exhibit R, Approved Priority Initiatives 17-18 11.16.16
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| December 1, 2017
Agenda December 1, 2017
Exhibit A, Draft Minutes October 20, 2017
Exhibit B, 10 yr Compliance Cert, Report Responsibility Matrix Deadlines, Due Dates 9.10.17
Exhibit C, 2016-2017 Annual Action Plan Final Summary by PI for CE Committee and for Board Review updated 11.2.17
Exhibit D, 2016-2017 IE Plan for CE Committee and for Board Review updated 11.1.17
Exhibit E, Vernon College Strategic Plan 18-22 for CE and Board approval 11.17
Exhibit F, September-November and August Working Timeline 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan by PI
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January 26, 2018
Agenda January 26, 2018
Exhibit A, Minutes December 1, 2017
Exhibit B, Roll Call
10 yr Compliance Cert. Report 1.26.18
Exhibit C, Vernon College Employee Handbook
2017-2018, pp. 140-141 - Substantive Change
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| February 23, 2018
Agenda February 23, 2018 - electronic due to ice days
Exhibit A, Minutes January 26, 2018
Exhibit B, CCSSE 2017 Benchmark Report
Exhibit B, CCSSE Executive Summary
Exhibit B, Community College Survey of Student Engagement Results
Exhibit B, Core Assessment Report 2016-2017
Exhibit B, End of Semester Course Review Report Spring 2017
Exhibit B, SENSE 2016 Benchmarks
Exhibit B, SIR II Supplemental Questions
Exhibit B, Student Success Data Committee Report 02-16-2018
Exhibit C, VC Core Assessment Report Fall 17
Exhibit D, ERP_SIS Updates January 2018
Exhibit E, Title III Annual Report Working Document 2-8-18
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March 23, 2018
Agenda March 23, 2018
Exhibit A, Minutes January 26, 2018
Exhibit B, Minutes February 23, 2018 - electronic due to ice days
Exhibit C, Facilities, 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan by Priority Initiative for committee review
Exhibit D, Facilities Planning Committee - Agenda 2.2.18
Exhibit E, Facilities Committee Minutes 03-20-18
Exhibit F, Annual All Facilities Priority Rating
Exhibit G, Institutional Improvement, 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan by Priority Initiative for committee review
Exhibit H, Personnel, 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan by Priority Initiative for committee review
Exhibit I, Personnel committee Sp. 2018
Exhibit J, Technology, 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan by Priority Initiative for committee review
Exhibit K, Technology Committee Recommendations 2018
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| April 20, 2018
Agenda April 20, 2018
Exhibit A, Minutes, March 23, 2018
Exhibit B, Approved 2017-2018 Planning Calendar
Exhibit C, SENSE 2017 Key Findings for Vernon College
Exhibit D, SENSE 2017 Benchmarks
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July 25, 2018
Agenda July 25, 2018
Exhibit A, Minutes, April 20, 2018
Exhibit B, 2017-2018 IEP Final Summary for Committee and Board Review 7.24.18
Exhibit C, 2018-2019 Planning Calendar for committee review 7.19.18
Exhibit D, 2018-2019 IEP Summary for Committee and Board Review 7.24.18
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1970 marked the beginning of Vernon College. Throughout this decade the College continued to grow and more students enrolled in both on- and off-campus courses. On January 20, 1970, a majority of the citizens of Wilbarger County voted to create the Wilbarger County Junior College District. Following that decision, Vernon Regional Junior College was established and on April 9, 1970, the newly elected Board of Trustees appointed Dr. David L. Norton as the College’s first president. Campus construction began in May 1971, and included an Academic Science Center, Administration-Fine Arts Center, Applied Arts Center, Library, and Student Center. The following year, on September 5, 1972, classes met for the first time on the Vernon campus with a total of 608 students. On August 1, 1974, Dr. Jim M. Williams became the College’s second president. In the fall semester of that year, combined on- and off-campus enrollment exceeded 800 students. During the 1975-76 academic year, the College expanded its services to include a learning center on Sheppard Air Force Base. During this year, enrollment in credit courses, both on- and off-campus, rose to a level of 1,199. The scope of the Vocational Nursing Program was enlarged during the 1976-77 academic year with the assumption of the Bethania School of Vocational Nursing in Wichita Falls. In August 1976 the Physical Education Center was dedicated in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. King longtime benefactors of Vernon College.
Growth and changes continued during the 1980s. In August 1980 a Student Residence Center, designed to house 128 students, opened for occupancy. Further expansion of program offerings in the Wichita Falls area was accomplished through absorption of an existing proprietary school that was renamed the Vernon College Technical Center and the integration of the nursing program from the Wichita Falls Independent School District. On March 22, 1982, Dr. Joe Mills took over the leadership of the College as the third president. That fall, the College fielded its first intercollegiate rodeo team. During 1983-84, the Department of Cosmetology and the Career Development Center (previously known as the North Texas Skills Center) were established in Wichita Falls. On the Vernon campus, the Chaparral Center was completed, and the Pease River farm purchased through a state land trade. The following academic year, 1984-85, Vernon College reached a record credit enrollment of 1,863 and a record continuing education enrollment of 7,056 registrations. A Vocational Nursing Program opened in Seymour, and the Board of Trustees established a college foundation and approved an agreement to allow construction of the Red River Valley Museum on the Vernon campus. In February 1987 the College played its first intercollegiate baseball game on the Vernon campus. During May of that year, the new Natatorium was opened in the King Physical Education Center. A newly constructed Athletic Dormitory opened to house 28 athletes in August 1988. In October, Trustees voted to add women’s volleyball as a varsity sport, effective with the fall 1989 semester. In May 1989 Vernon College moved all Wichita Falls programs to one centralized location—Century City Center. Since the College opened its doors 38 years ago, many individuals, corporations, foundations, and organizations have made an investment in our students through the creation of endowed and annual scholarships. As of this year, more than 100 scholarship funds are available to help students pursue their educational dreams.VERNON COLLEGE PHILOSOPHY: Vernon College is a constantly evolving institution, dedicated primarily to effective teaching and regional enhancement. With this dedication to teaching and to the community, the College encourages open inquiry, personal and social responsibility, critical thinking, and life-long learning for students, faculty, and other individuals within its service area. The College takes as its guiding educational principle the proposition that, insofar as available resources permit, instruction should be adapted to student needs. This principle requires both flexibility in instructional strategies and maintenance of high academic standards. Strong programs of assessment and accountability complement this educational principle. VC accepts the charge of providing a college atmosphere free of bias, in which students can exercise initiative and personal judgment, leading to a greater awareness of personal self-worth. It strives to provide every student with opportunities to develop the tools necessary to become a contributing, productive member of society.
Vision
VERNON COLLEGE VISION: Vernon College will promote a culture of success for our students and communities through learner-centered quality instructional programs and exemplary services.
Values
VERNON COLLEGE VALUES: Vernon College promotes a culture of success through our shared values and commitment to:
Accessibility
Accountability
Building Relationships
Diversity
Inclusion
Innovation
Leadership
Quality
Student Success
Teamwork
Our values define who we are and guide us in conducting our business every day. Our values are our morals – what is important to us at our college.
Mission
VERNON COLLEGE MISSION The mission of Vernon College is teaching, learning, and leading. Vernon College is a comprehensive community college that integrates education with opportunity through our instructional programs and student support services by means of traditional and distance learning modes. Therefore, to fulfill its mission, the College will provide access, within its available resources, to:
Career technical/workforce programs up to two years in length leading to associate degrees or certificates;
Career technical/workforce programs leading directly to employment in semi-skilled and skilled occupations;
Freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences, including the curricula leading to associate and baccalaureate degrees;
Ongoing adult education programs for occupational upgrading or personal enrichment;
Compensatory education programs designed to fulfill the commitment of an admissions policy allowing the enrollment of disadvantaged students; ;
A continuing program of counseling and guidance designed to assist students in achieving their individual educational goals;
Career technical/workforce development programs designed to meet local and statewide needs;
Support services for educational programs and college-related activities;
Adult literacy and other basic skills programs for adults; and
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