https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/22593/archive/files/f5c556d06522b068c8b7def8c39f14d2.pdf?Expires=1774483200&Signature=tAV344Bo9c4S6U4umFFFUv8GUMO5vpj2P%7EwvQrNEmdh6KOm9t1DR6optzL3qZpMCE6DAjH40GhM5cKsWmg7K7rXfbEdk0yjAbUXf1FZ02KfH6YZUvUCWXJPvxxB2lg%7EYjbp6fDoMzq5MjpaGZX30yAkhq4u3S%7E0d4zrkPX9stlc%7EXCTOrO8dOjabJGlt4i0DnkYUVG47iElHwyc3i9jHONLCqW19srFtswE7NVXzzZaHl5a---q2E%7EeC52DAiRqeV0mXyrB6MN6Npc6kZJuybAfnnh%7EgeTLMxRz-IB5gufsEtz9JcEGONFQOoWK47p7Pdkn6n5tA47XuNrNVewDDhg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 9cef89bb3e5a51868a611892c41cac26 PDF Text Text PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE RENAISSANCE PLAN PHASE ONE: 2006 - 2012 LHILANDER S M I T H C O L L E G E T H I N K J U S T I C E WALTER M . KIMBROUGH, PH.D. PRESIDENT �Table of Contents Introduction 3 The Planning Process 4 The Renaissance Plan 5 Introduction As with any organization, Philander Smith College continues to evolve in its quest to educate students to serve the State of Arkansas, the nation, and the world. Strategic planning is an important process in that it helps to develop a direction for the institution as it meets these goals in a rapidly changing, ever evolving environment. This fluid nature of the world as we know it also then requires that this plan serve as a guide, but not as a rigid formula, as the institution must remain fluid enough to respond to the environment as needed. With a new administration taking the lead in early 2005, from the outset the idea was for the College to take a tough look at all of its operations in an effort to improve. A thorough review of the history of the College painted a picture of Philander Smith from an earlier era where it was viewed as a premiere institution of higher education. While the national landscape of higher education changed rapidly, the College evolved slowly and found itself with an image that is less than desirable. The new leadership determined that the College was in need of a Renaissance. The 2006-2012 Renaissance Plan helps to set the agenda for the College. It serves more as a strategic agenda, listing the initiatives, objectives, and actions needed to facilitate the renaissance of the College. The plan culminates two years of dialogue by many stakeholders who expressed great interest in helping the College flourish. These constituents will continue to be relied upon as we move forward with the renaissance of the institution. Walter M . Kimbrough, Ph.D. President T H I N K J U S T I C E �The Planning Process The planning process for the 2006-2012 Renaissance Plan began in January 2005 as Walter M . Kimbrough began serving the College as president. One-on-one meetings were held with over 50 employees to gather some sense of their history with the College, their impressions, and their ideas for the future. In March of 2005, 40 faculty and staff, and 23 students participated in focus groups led by the president. These conversations attempted to determine where the College was at the time by asking three salient questions: 1. What are we doing that we should continue to do? 2. What are we doing that we should stop doing? 3. What are we not doing that we should start doing? In addition, participants were asked to share their ideal vision for PSC. In June of 2005, 15 alumni and 24 community group representatives engaged in focus group sessions as well. They were asked to provide feedback on these four questions: 1. If you were to write a recommendation for PSC, what would you say? 2. What have you heard others say about PSC? 3. What areas do we need to work on? 4. How can PSC help you do a better job? Using this feedback, several broad themes were developed to begin the strategic planning process. During the Presidential Inauguration in September of 2005, the overall vision of creating a renaissance was crystallized and shared through the inaugural address. That fall, the College contracted with the Thoma Thoma firm, a group that specializes in branding, to begin engaging the leaders of the College in determining the unique identity of the College. As a part of that process, they completed separate focus groups that reinforced the findings of the sessions conducted by the president. In March of 2006, twenty-four faculty and staff, and twenty members of the executive council (chairs, directors, cabinet) reviewed the broad themes and began offering action items to achieve these goals. Those suggestions were added to the overall document. In June of 2006, the Board of Trustees was surveyed for feedback, and their comments were used to modify the document, especially one of the main initiatives. In September of 2006, thirty-five faculty and staff came back together in focus groups to review the plan and the initiatives, and to begin to talk specifically about how to accomplish the initiatives. These conversations led to a jump start in developing initiative one related to developing a unique identity for the College, and the key task to be completed to drive the entire plan. In November of 2006, the Executive Council again reviewed the plan and offered additional objectives and the strategic agenda was set as a guide for the next six years. On February 15, 2007, the Board of Trustees voted to approve the plan. Celebrate the Renaissance �PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE RENAISSANCE PLAN PHASE ONE: 2 0 0 6 - 2 0 1 2 MISSION Philander Smith College's mission is to grant access to higher education to individuals who are, or who have the potential to be academically talented, regardless of their social, economic, or educational background. This includes the holistic development of students, the goal of helping them reach their potential as human beings, and contributing members of society, the preparation of students for life in this pluralistic, complex, and technological society, and enabling students to understand other cultures. EMERGING MISSION Philander Smith College's mission is to graduate academically accomplished students who are grounded as advocates for social justice, determined to intentionally change the worldfor the better. VISION: To Experience a Renaissance. Philander Smith College will become a competitive institution within its peer group in the region and the UNCF, ranking above average in key indicators, including retention, graduation, and enrollment. Strategic Initiative #1: The College will identify, develop, and promote a unique niche (brand or identity) that affirms its heritage as a historically Black college, and strengthens its relationship with the United Methodist Church Objective 1.1 Develop a unique niche Actions Responsible Units Dates A. The College will survey competitors to determine opportunities for a new niche, or reinforcing an existing program Cabinet Fall 2006- Spring 2007 B. Review curriculum to ensure it matches the niche Academic Affairs (part of Objective 2.4) Fall 2006- Spring 2007 C. Develop marketing and promotional plan for niche Institutional Advancement 2007 D. Assign resources to promote the niche Fiscal Affairs 2007- 2012 T H I N K J U S T I C E �Objective 1.2 Engage local entities that will buy in (philosophically and financially) to the development of the niche Actions Responsible Units Dates A. Discuss ideas with key city/state leaders President Fall 2006 B. Bring key constituencies (persons, organizations, etc.) to the table to share the niche and solicit their involvement President Spring 2007 Initiative 1 Success Indicators: 1. Develop the curriculum to define, support, and grow this niche 2. Restructure academic program to reflect the current trends and needs of the community, as well as reflective of the interests of today's students Strategic Initiative #2: The College will strengthen its academic profile (including enrollment), programs, and performance Objective 2.1 Raise admissions standards Actions Responsible Units Dates A. Propose and implement new standards for freshmen entering the college beginning fall 2009 Faculty Senate; Recruitment and Admissions; President Fall 2007- Spring 2008 B. Publicize new standards to prospective students Faculty Senate; Recruitment and Admissions; President Fall 2008 Objective 2.2 Provide a limited number of admits for students not meeting full admissions standards, and fully support those admitted Actions Responsible Units Dates A. Develop new programs that emphasize study skills and test taking ICC By Summer 2008 B. Develop a summer bridge program for marginally admitted students ICC By Summer 2008 Celebrate the Renaissance �Objective 2.3 Reduce the percentage of students requiring remediation to less than 2 5 % Actions Responsible Units Dates Objective 2.4 A. Develop a phase-in plan for reducing students needing remediation Recruitment and Admissions; Faculty Senate; Institutional Research By May 2008 Review entire college curriculum Actions Responsible Units Dates A. Complete academic restructuring Academic Affairs By May 2008 B. Re-design developmental studies Academic Affairs 2006 - 2008 C. Completely review and revise PSMI program PSMI; Academic Affairs By May 2008 Objective 2.5 Re-establish a career services program Actions Responsible Units Dates A. Revise Title III program for ICC Student Affairs; Title III By September 2006 B. Complete hires for the new ICC program Student Affairs By September 2006 Objective 2.6 Develop a comprehensivefirstyear experience program Actions Responsible Units Dates A. Review freshman year curriculum Academic Affairs; Student Affairs 2006 - 2007 B. Formalize the freshman mentor program Student Affairs By August 2006 6 T H I N K J U S T I C E �C. Continuously revise and strengthen orientation program Student Affairs 2006-2012 D. Develop comprehensive first year academic advising program Student Affairs; Academic Affairs By August 2007 E. Investigate implementation of a new placement test (beyond the ACT) Academic Affairs; Institutional Research By August 2007 F. Establish new initiatives to increase freshman to sophomore retention Academic Affairs; Student Affairs 2006-2008 Objective 2.7 Reorganize the Office of Recruitment and Admissions by Fall 2006 Action A. Hire new director of recruitment and admissions Responsible Units President Dates Summer 2006 B. Hire new admissions officers President; Recruitment and Admissions Summer/Fall 2006 C. Provide on-line application Recruitment and Admissions Fall 2007 D. Investigate implementation of a seat deposit Recruitment and Admissions; Fiscal Affairs Fall 2007 Objective 2.8 Implement recruitment strategies to enroll a freshman class of 200 to 250 students each year from fall 2007 through fall 2012 Actions Responsible Units Dates A. Develop a 2-3 year recruitment plan Recruitment and Admissions Winter 2007 Celebrate the Renaissance �B. Develop new strategy to leverage financial aid Recruitment and Admissions; Financial Aid Spring 2007 C. Develop system to allocate scholarship via academic divisions Recruitment and Admissions; Financial Aid Spring 2007 D. Develop system for organized student, faculty, staff, and alumni recruitment, including training for all groups. Recruitment and Admissions; Financial Aid Spring 2007 E. Implement an on-line admissions form Recruitment and Admissions By October 2006 F. Study majors of interest to potential students to revise our current curricular offerings Academic Affairs; Faculty Senate 2006 - 2008 G. Work with each academic division to develop a specific plan with targets for recruitment of students Recruitment and Admissions 2006 - 2007 and on-going Objective 2.9 Enroll an average of 50 new transfer/non-traditional students each year from fall 2007 through fall 2012 Actions Responsible Units Dates A. Study history of non-traditional enrollment at college Recruitment and Admissions; Institutional Research 2006 - 2007 B. Develop specific goals, within overall recruitment plan, targeted toward non-traditional students. Recruitment and Admissions 2006 - 2007 C. Develop closer relationship with Pulaski Technical College as a feeder school Recruitment and Admissions; President T H I N K J U S T I C E �Initiative 2 Success Indicators: 1. Raise admissions standards; additional requirements for those below this standard 2. Reduce the number of students needing remediation to less than 25% by 2012 3. Raise retention rate to 70% by 2012 4. Raise graduation rate to 30% by 2012 5. Restructure admissions operation, implementing a data based enrollment management system 6. Grow to an enrollment of 1,000 by 2012 7. Develop measurable enrollment management goals (short and long term) 8. Add 250 new beds on campus by 2010 9. Add new student center and dining facility Strategic Initiative #3: The College will raise expectations and standards for faculty and staff Objective 3.1 Strengthen each academic division through assessment and evaluation of faculty Actions Responsible Units Dates A. Implement new process for course evaluations with timely feedback provided to faculty Academic Affairs Spring 2007 B. Conduct timely evaluations of faculty that are reviewed prior to offering contracts Academic Affairs Spring 2007 C. Develop a merit-pay system that links performance Academic Affairs Fall 2007 Objective 3.2 Develop a comprehensive orientation for new hires that emphasizes the history, mission, and traditions of the college and frames the expectations of new hires. Action Responsible Units Dates Objective 3.3 A. Develop and execute program Human Resources By January 2007 Employ screening and/or search committees for all vacancies Actions Responsible Units Dates A. Publish new policy on faculty/staff hiring Human Resources/ General Counsel By December 2006 Celebrate the Renaissance �B. Monitor all searches to ensure compliance Human Resources 2006-2012 Objective 3.4 Improve all customer service Actions A. Initiate a new performance-based review of employees that is linked to rewards Responsible Units Human Resources Dates By March 2007 B. Investigate the offering of a staff contract or letter of appointment annually Human Resources; General Counsel By September 2007 C. Investigate the reestablishment of an information desk on campus for visitors Fiscal Affairs By December 2007 D. Investigate the reestablishment of an on campus bookstore Fiscal Affairs By December 2006 E. Investigate/implement an on-line customer service training to be completed by all employees on an annual basis Human Resources; CIS By May 2007 F. Distribute and post customer service tenets across campus Human Resources Spring 2006 G. Implement a staff development committee which offers programs at least monthly Human Resources By December 2006 Objective 3.5 Develop a strategy to continuously reduce the number of adjunct professors utilized each term Responsible Units Academic Affairs Dates 2007-2010 Objective 3.6 10 Completely overhaul information technology systems T H I N K J U S T I C E �Actions A. Responsible Units Dates Implement the BEAMS IT strategic plan BEAMS team, Fiscal Affairs 2007-2010 B. Overhaul College website Institutional Advancement 2007 C. Assess operations of CIS and implement strategies to ensure that computer systems (i.e. e-mail) function consistently and reliably Fiscal Affairs 2007 Objective 3.7 Develop a holistic model for the physical, mental, and spiritual health of employees Actions A. Implement the Kendall Center strategic plan Responsible Units Kendall Center Dates 2006-2012 B. Ensure that staff development programs include topics related to employee health and well-being Human Resources 2006-2012 Objective 3.8 The College will implement a gradual increase in faculty and staff salaries as the result of increased enrollment and retention rates Actions Responsible Units Dates Actions Responsible Units Dates A. Develop a plan to increase faculty and staff salaries to the mean of peer institutions President; Fiscal Affairs By Fall 2007 B. Begin implementing a merit-based reward system for faculty and staff raises President; Fiscal Affairs By Fall 2009 Initiative 3 Success Indicators: 1. Create baseline data on student satisfaction using the ACT Student Opinion Survey in the fall of 2006; survey every two years to measure progress 2. Improve student satisfaction 3. Improve customer service 4. Improve faculty and staff morale 5. Strengthen support/education of adjunct faculty Celebrate the Renaissance 11 �6. Implement a new performance-based annual review of employees 7. Faculty and staff salaries at or above the mean for schools of similar background, size, and operational budget 8. Implement professional development programs which help faculty and staff find their individual callings, providing additional resources for those who desire to continue with the College as well as providing resources for those whose calling lies elsewhere Strategic Initiative #4: The College will expand its visibility and exposure within the city, the State, the region, and the nation. Objective 4.1 Publicize PSC alumni Actions Responsible Units Dates Objective 4.2 A. Develop a PR campaign focusing on alumni Institutional Advancement 2007-2012 Highlight accomplishments of faculty and staff Actions Responsible Units Dates A. Solicit news from faculty and staff on a mon thly basis to use for on campus publications, the webpage, and the Philanderian magazine. Institutional Advancement; Academic Affairs 2006-2012 B. Investigate the development of a campus faculty/staff newspaper or newsletter to highlight accomplishments Institutional Advancement 2006-2012 Objective 4.3 Increase involvement of faculty, staff and students in the broader community Actions Responsible Units Dates A. Develop a "Volunteer PSC" or similar program to encourage and coordinate volunteerism by all members of the PSC community Student Affairs By Fall 2007 B. Investigate the teaching of AP courses in local high schools by PSC faculty Academic Affairs 2006 - 2007 Objective 4.4 12 Revamp the Presidential Ambassador Program T H I N K J U S T I C E �Actions A. Responsible Units Dates B. Write new policies regarding the Presidential Ambassador program Recruitment and Admissions 2006 - 2007 Develop external opportunities for Presidential Ambassadors Recruitment and Admissions 2006 - 2007 Initiative 4 Success Indicators: 1. Increase number of mentions in local press 2. Increase the total number of visitors to campus 3. Increase the diversity of visitors to the campus for events Strategic Initiative #5: The College will engage students outside of class to further develop critical thinking, communication, character development and civic involvement skills necessary for leadership in their professions and communities. Special attention will be given to Black men students. Objective 5.1 Develop a structured leadership program Actions Responsible Units Dates A. Create opportunities for alumni to serve as career mentors ICC By May 2008 B. Assess the leadership development of PSC students through standardized instruments ICC/ Student Involvement By May 2008 Objective 5.2 Develop programs specifically to address Black men enrolled at the college Actions Responsible Units Dates A. Establish Black Male Initiative Task Force President December 2006 B. Develop programs and services to enhance the experience of Black men at PSC, including improved graduation rates BMI Task Force By May 2007 C. Monitor progress of initiatives and report annually on successes BMI Task Force 2007-2012 Celebrate the Renaissance 13 �Objective 5.3 PSC students Implement a strong international experience (i.e. study abroad) for Actions Responsible Units Dates A. Develop a position paper on international education Academic Affairs By May 2008 B. Develop a plan with benchmarked numbers to increase the international experiences of students Academic Affairs By May 2009 Objective 5.4 Develop a comprehensive program for enriching educational experiences (internships, co-ops, practica, and clinical assignments) Actions Responsible Units Dates A. Develop benchmark goals for percentage of graduates who complete an enriching educational experience Academic Affairs, Student Affairs By May 2008 B. Implement mandatory enriching educational experiences as a degree requirement Academic Affairs By May 2009 C. Develop relationships with local, regional and national agencies to ensure enriching educational experiences for all students Division Chairs, Academic Affairs, Institutional Advancement By May 2009 Objective 5.5 Develop a service learning component to the PSC experience Actions Responsible Units Dates A. Develop a model for implementing service learning Student Affairs, Academic Affairs By May 2008 B. Develop an office for service learning and volunteerism Student Affairs By May 2009 C. Develop benchmark goals for the amount of volunteerism completed by graduates as part of the PSC experience 14 T H I N K J U S T I C E �Objective 5.6 Update physical master plan to enhance the overall academic experience for students Actions Responsible Units Dates A. Determine facilities needs Fiscal Affairs 2006-2007 B. Develop plan to finance the needs of the campus Institutional Advancement 2006-2008 Objective 5.7 Implement programs and activities designed to create a greater sense of connection to students among themselves, and with faculty, staff, administrators, and community Actions Responsible Units Dates A. Continue to assess and improve the Pathfinders Mentor Program Student Affairs 2006-2012 B. Develop professional development sessions for faculty, staff and administrators on the HBCU ethos, particularly the necessity of connecting with students Each Division 2006-2012 C. Implement the PSC Campus Ministry Plan which addresses issues of student connectedness, spiritual health and development Campus Ministries 2006-2012 Initiative 5 Success Indicators: 1. Develop programs to prepare students for leadership roles in the State of Arkansas 2. Host at least 30 active student organizations 3. Reorganize student government 4. Expand the Panther Programming Union 5. Improve Greek Life 6. Develop a support system/organization for Black men Celebrate the Renaissance 15 �Board of Trustees President's Cabinet Rev. Larry Ross, Chair Mr. Bob Birch Ms. Lynda Byrd Bishop Charles Crutchfield Dr. Freddye Davy Dr. Charles Donaldson Dr. Joycelyn Elders Mr. Barnett Grace Mr. Harold Gwatney Dr. Frances Harris Dr. Cynthia Hopson Mr. Excell LaFayette, Jr. Ms. Pat Lile Rev. C. E. McAdoo Mr. Roddy McCaskill Mr. Arthur Montgomery Ms. Frances Nixon Ms. Stacy Sells Mr. Don Riggin Rev. William Robinson Dr. Steven Strode Ms. Erma P. Williams Rev. Mackey Yokem Shannon Fleming, Ed.D. Vice Presidentfor InstitutionalAdvancemen George R. Gray Director of Admissions and Recruitment Frank James, Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs Juliana Mosley, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs David D. Page Director of Financial Aid Eric Walker, Esq. General Counsel Terry Wallace Vice President for Fiscal Affairs Mr. Jeremy Carter, ex officio Mr. Tim Tucker, ex officio T H I N K J U S T I C E Philander Smith College One Trudie Kibbe Reed Drive Litttle Rock, AR 72202 www.philander.edu � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Philander Smith College Renaissance Plan Phase One: 2006-2012 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Philander Smith College Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2007 Description An account of the resource A strategic plan for Philander Smith College that was spearheaded by Dr. Walter Kimbrough starting in 2005. "The 2006-2012 Renaissance Plan helps to set the agenda for the College. 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