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Strategic Priority 2: Implement continuous improvement of the curriculum and delivery of academic programs and courses

Desired Outcomes:
1. Develop data-driven mechanisms to assess, develop, modify or eliminate FCC Programs
2. Strengthen the program review process
3. Implement best practices in the design and deliver of student learning

Timeline Action Item
FY 20 Identify key data points used in annual program action planning and establish data collection processes
Identify a framework/process for determining when new program is justified (CEWD process)
Establish “cost of curriculum” metric to development, consolidate or eliminate programs

Initiate needs assessment plan for program growth opportunities with county/state
Identify at least two public/ private work force training partnerships to cultivate
Collaborate across AACEWD to review online and hybrid enrollment growth; course development, design, delivery, and
outcomes; address gaps; ensure quality; establish student learning outcomes goals; and to align instructional systems,

resources, and capacity with AACEWD programming and priorities.
Collaborate across AACEWD on the identification and expansion of best teaching practices related to student learning and
retention
Identify and support the development of student technological competence needed to engage successfully in learning in
online and virtual learning environments

FY 21 Explore changes to program review process
Identify the level of technological competence required in academic programs
Establish best practices committee related to interacting across differences

Identify common technological expectations in fields of study
Explore multiple course level measures to review course effectiveness and improve classroom pedagogy
Review county/state needs assessment and establish priority list for programming growth
Secure two new work force partnerships (internship/ apprenticeship / other)
Identify a list of specific targets for innovative programming to include CEWD noncredit to PLA credit classes, stackable

credentials, cohort learning, online/ hybrid conversions, OER expansion
FY 22 Identify appropriate courses/placement of technology skills instruction within curriculum
Initiate planning for at least two new programs based on county/ statewide needs assessment

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