SOUTH GEORGIA COLLEGE PLANNING PRIORITIES 2005-2010

South Georgia College continuously engages in a process of planning, implementing, assessing, and improving its programs and operations while serving as a focus for cultural activity and economic development in its service area.  For 2005-2010 the College's planning process will be guided by the following priorities.

ACCESS/SUCCESS

The College will:

1. Promote innovation in the content, pedagogy, and structure of its courses and programs.
2. Vigorously explore new program options, both credit and non-credit, with particular emphasis on emerging work force and economic development needs.
3. Aggressively recruit a diverse student body capable of benefiting from the College's programs.
4. Recognize and respond appropriately to the interests and concerns of non-traditional students, particularly older students and those with special needs.

EFFECTIVENESS/RECOGNITION

The College will:

1. Implement strategies to improve the retention of currently enrolled students.
2. Enrich campus life by increasing extracurricular opportunities.
3. Promote multicultural activities and global awareness.
4. Provide state-of-the-art technology and equipment for instruction and administrative operations.

HUMAN RESOURCES

The College will:

1. Aggressively recruit diverse, talented faculty members with a strong interest in teaching and motivating students.
2. Employ a competent and courteous staff to support the mission of the College.
3. Provide outstanding development opportunities for faculty, staff, and students.

EFFICIENCY

The College will:

1. Increase its service through collaborative partnerships and distance learning.
2. Regularly review and improve the productivity and relevance of its programs.
3. Upgrade its physical facilities to meet programmatic needs and provide a safe, efficient campus environment.
4. Improve its advisement and registration system and all associated records and business processes.

GOVERNANCE

The College will:

1. Actively seek broad community involvement in improving its programs and services.
2. Improve its strategic planning/assessment processes and promote awareness of institutional effectiveness activities within the college community.
3. Develop and implement appropriate strategies to deal with budget shortfalls.

EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIPS

The College will:

1. Serve as an active resource for economic development in its service area.
2. Cooperate with other organizations to increase the number of cultural, arts, and informational events for students and community members.
3. Work with area school systems, technical institutes, and other University System institutions to develop effective cooperative programs.