Vision 2023 Strategic Goals

• Develop pathways with degree plans to move students to completion.
• Focus on non-traditional/adult students.
• Develop a tuition and fee structure to become the best value in the Rio Grande Valley.
• Increase engagement of faculty in student advising.
• Provide a Freshman Seminar (student success course: ORIN0101) for all FTIC students (mandatory for all freshman and those transferring with less than 12 SCHs).
• Mandate student participation in a high quality orientation.
• Expand articulation agreements with universities.
• Focus on literacy across the curriculum.
• Holistically address the social issues faced by students.
• Employ high impact strategies and services in academic and student support.
• Create an Honors Program.
• Support more collaboration between full-time and adjunct faculty.
• Have a strong Center for Teaching and Learning.

LEAD REGIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

• Work with employers to develop programs and internships that are aligned with job market demands (e.g. trades, welding, solar, and wind turbines, etc.)
• Strengthen and develop partnerships with business and industry.
• Tailor marketing efforts to reach employers in the service region.
• Pursue embedded industry certifications and third party program accreditations.
• Expand continuing /community service education offerings.
• Create a systematic way to evaluate program viability.
• Identify and promote marketable skills.

ENHANCE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

• Increase the number of college sponsored events for the community.
• Establish a TSC/Fort Brown Information Center (provide memorabilia and tours).
• Hold camps for middle and high school students.
• Support an Academy for Lifelong Learning.
• Initiate an alumni association.
• Incorporate faculty into outreach programs.
• Develop a monthly online newsletter.
• Identify a sponsor(s) for the TSC Performing 艺术 Center.

ENRICH THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE

• Enhance teaching and learning spaces with updated equipment, 家具, and technology to reflect a collegiate environment.
• Enhance student engagement outside the classroom.
• Provide transportation to and from ITECC.
• Provide food services on campus.
• Create off-site instructional sites in cooperation with K-12 and community partners.
• Maximize the use of learning technologies (ex: Canvas).
• Conduct a study regarding the adequacy of library services.
• Develop a robust college and programs of study marketing plan.

INVEST IN EACH OTHER

• Develop a focused professional development program for all employees.
• Create an Adjunct Academy.
• Develop an onboarding program for new faculty and staff.
• Conduct periodic salary surveys in an effort to remain competitive.
• Support faculty in work on pathways, learning outcomes, and general education.
• Continue a tuition assistance program for employees.
• Undertake a process optimization effort across lines in the organization.