Oglala Lakota College Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan

Goal: Oglala Lakota College will produce graduates who demonstrate excellence in their chosen areas of study and fields of endeavor.

Objective A: OLC students will enter college with the skills and knowledge to pursue college level studies.
- Strategy A1: OLC will work with K-12 school administrators, counselors and students to communicate standards and prepare students for academic entrance requirements.
- Strategy A2: Students will be assessed in the areas of reading, writing and math upon application to the college, and appropriately placed into foundation or college level courses.
- Strategy A3: Students will demonstrate adequate proficiency before matriculating to college level courses.
Objective B: OLC students will demonstrate college level skills and knowledge before beginning advanced Bachelor’s level study.
- Strategy B1: OLC students will be assessed for general education achievement after core curriculum is completed. Assessment results will determine whether students may pursue advanced study. Students who do not demonstrate adequate achievement will be offered refresher courses in areas of weakness.
Objective C: OLC students will perform academically on par with regional and national student populations.
- Strategy C1: OLC will utilize assessments of academic achievement that allow for comparison to relevant norm groups.
- Strategy C2: OLC will set goals for comparison to relevant regional and national student populations.
Objective D: OLC students will demonstrate skills and knowledge expected of graduates in their chosen degree area.
- Strategy D1: Academic programs will establish expected learning outcomes and means to assess these outcomes for all OLC graduates.
Objective E: OLC academic programs will meet recognized and accepted expectations in terms of curriculum and structure.
- Strategy E1: Academic programs will seek accreditation from professional and/or academic associations or agencies.
Outcomes:
- Outcome 1: OLC graduates will perform on licensing exams comparably to graduates from regional institutions.
- Outcome 2: OLC graduates will perform on exams relevant to their academiic degree area comparably to graduates of regional institutions.
- Outcome 3: 80% of students evaluated at the conclusion of core curriculum will demonstrate mastery of academic skills adequate for upper level coursework by 2010.
- Outcome 4: 80% of students will demonstrate mastery of Lakota language, culture and history after completing core Lakota courses by 2010.
- Outcome 5: 50% of degree programs will be accredited or reviewed by peer organizations by Fall, 2011.

Goal : Foster wolakolkiciyapi by incorporating Lakota language into the academic and operational processes of OLC.

Objective A: Promote language use among faculty and staff
- Strategy A1: Develop and implement faculty evaluation to identify expectations for using the Lakota language.
- Strategy A2: Develop resources and training opportunities for staff to learn and use the Lakota language.
- Strategy A3: Develop mentorship program to link Lakota speakers with non speakers.
- Strategy A4: Identify appropriate language proficiency levels for faculty and staff.
Objective B: Publish multimedia instructional materials for Lakota language.
- Strategy B1: Recruit qualified staff member to research, evaluate and develop Lakota language instructional materials.
- Strategy B2: Seek external funding to support language program.
Objective C: Develop Lakota language immersion for Head Start.
- Strategy C1: Focus on language immersion for two Head Start Centers.
Outcomes:
- Outcome 1: Lakota Language training program and materials available by Spring, 2007.
- Outcome 2: 50% of the faculty and staff will complete an OPI by Spring, 2008.
- Outcome 3: Lakota language dictionary to be published by Spring 2011.
- Outcome 4: Two Head Start Centers will operate in Lakota Language by 2009.

Goal: OLC will provide learning experiences that foster student preparedness, academic success, and involvement in the life of the college.

Objective A: To design and implement programs and actions that ensure effective advising and placement into courses and programs appropriate to ability and readiness.
- Strategy A1: Create a Foundation Studies Department
- Strategy A2: Design and implement foundations summer program for entering students in fall 2007.
- Strategy A3: Design and implement a faculty development program that focuses on teaching basic skills and Jenzabar modules.
- Strategy A4: Design and implement new advising program by fall 2007.
- Strategy A5: Improve administrative software applications to ensure effective registration practices
Objective B: To broaden the array of graduate programs that meet the needs of current and future students and respond to the needs of the marketplace.
- Strategy B1: Complete market study by spring 2007 to determine current and future labor needs in the region.
- Strategy B2: Complete needs assessment by spring 2007 to determine student interest in alternative graduate programs
- Strategy B3: Assess the availability of graduate faculty to teach in targeted graduate programs.
- Strategy B4: Determine base funding needs, capital budget needs and revenue sources for targeted graduate programs.
- Strategy B5: Develop proposal for NCA/HLC review.
Objective C: To broaden the opportunity for students to be involved in college life.
- Strategy C1: Explore the viability of intercollegiate athletic teams.
- Strategy C2: Explore the viability of intercollegiate speech and drama teams.
- Strategy C3: Plan and present cultural and intellectual events of interest to faculty and students.
Outcomes:
- Outcome 1: 50% of the first-time students will be prepared for college-level work within one year of registration with OLC.
- Outcome 2: 80% of the OLC students will complete core before entering BA/BS programs.
- Outcome 3: First year to second year retention of students completing the core will achieve 50%.
- Outcome 4: OLC students will determine feasibility of intercollegiate competition by Fall, 2010.
- Outcome 5: OLC students and faculty will have the opportunity to participate together in at least 1 college wide cultural or academic event each semester by Fall, 2009.

Goal: OLC will develop facilities and service delivery system to meet the academic and support needs of students and faculty.

Objective A: Develop faculty and staff housing.
- Strategy A1: Study needs and feasibility for faculty and staff housing.
Objective B: Develop an institution wide campus plan.
- Strategy B1: Administration will study needs and develop a plan by 2008.
Objective C: Develop a facilities management plan.
- Strategy C1: Contract with HVAC engineer to assess systems.
- Strategy C2: Contract consultant to develop maintenance schedule and monitoring plan.
Objective D: Identify financial resources to fund implementation of the campus plan.
- Strategy D1: Develop the case statement for funding priorities in the campus plan.
- Strategy D2: Identify appropriate funding sources for campus priorities.
Objective E: Review and revise master technology plan.
- Strategy E1: Align technology plan with budget and Title 3 funding.
Objective F: Study the feasibility of consolidating course offerings at 5 central college center sites.
- Strategy F1: Focus cooperative scheduling to increase class sizes.
- Strategy F2: Study the feasibility of transportation between centers.
Outcomes:
- Outcome 1: By Spring 2008, a campus plan for the future location and architectural style of buildings and uses of space in support of OLC’s programs and services will be submitted to the college community for comment.
- Outcome 2: Funding of highest priorities will be in place by Spring 2009.
- Outcome 3: Facility plan will be in place and operating by Spring 2008.
- Outcome 4: Technology plan will be in place by Spring, 2007.
- Outcome 5: A feasibility plan for consolidating course offerings in 5 centers by Spring, 2008.

Goal: Create and foster awareness of opportunities available at OLC.

Objective A: Develop a recruitment and public relations program.
- Strategy A1: Develop database of student prospects.
- Strategy A2: Identify best practices in student recruitment and develop a recruitment plan.
- Strategy A3: Develop performance standards for staff responsible for recruiting efforts.
Objective B: Foster and develop K-12 partnerships in and around the reservation.
- Strategy B1: Plan systematic and regular visits to high schools.
- Strategy B2: Plan and develop ongoing K-12 contact and collaboration initiatives with OLC departments.
Objective C: Enhance OLC’s recognition and reputation in and around the region.
- Strategy C1: Develop “tag line” that distinguishes OLC from other educational institutions.
- Strategy C2: Using the tag line, develop a marketing plan to disseminate the new look of OLC through appropriate media outlets.
- Strategy C3: Identify funds to support printing, marketing and advertising expenses.
Outcomes:
- Outcome 1: By Spring 2007, a marketing and public relations plan will be completed and implemented.
- Outcome 2: By Spring 2008, a recruitment plan will be developed and implemented that includes market targets, staff performance standards, and staff training.
- Outcome 3: New graphic image and tag line for OLC.
- Outcome 4: Marketing plans developed and implemented by all academic departments by Spring 2009.

Goal: Enhance institutional resources to achieve financial strength consistent with the mission of OLC.

Objective A: Create budgeting model that is integrated with the college's strategic plan.
- Strategy A1: For Fiscal Year 2008, design and implement an operating, capital and plant budget development process that ties to strategic priorities.
- Strategy A2: For Fiscal Year 2008, implement a method to set priorities for faculty and staff slots.
Objective B: Develop capacity to attract increased government funding and foundation support.
- Strategy B1: Develop grant application review procedures to assure fit with OLC mission, purposes and sustainability.
- Strategy B2: Identify key staff member to promote grant applications to government and nongovernmental agencies.
- Strategy B3: Develop and implement a grant writing training program that is targeted to key faculty and staff.
Objective C: Increase endowment for faculty salaries and scholarships.
- Strategy C: Develop fund raising campaign for faculty and scholarship endowments.
Outcomes:
- Outcome 1: Strategic plan linked to budget lines by Fiscal 2008.
- Outcome 2: Grant application review process in place by Fall, 2007.
- Outcome 3: Faculty endowment increased to 12 million by Spring, 2011.
- Outcome 4: Scholarship endowment increased to 12 million by Spring, 2011.

Goal: Enhance the academic quality of the College by emphasizing teaching and applied research.

Objective A: Expand faculty development efforts through opportunities for staff development.
- Strategy A1: Provide opportunities for faculty to develop pedagogical methods and better integrate technology in the teaching/learning process.
- Strategy A2: Create faculty development grants to support personal research on teaching effectiveness.
- Strategy A3: Develop a faculty evaluation process that focuses on professional development and performance related to teaching practice and scholarship.
Objective B: Foster faculty-student research opportunities that respond to the needs of the community.
- Strategy B1: Encourage field-based research projects that involve students and faculty.
- Strategy B2: Train faculty in the methodology of engaging in applied research.
Objective C: Support and maintain only those programs that meet the College's standards of excellence and for which internal, external and emerging markets exist.
- Strategy C1: Refine and strengthen program review process and implement full-scale review by 2008.
Outcomes:
- Outcome 1: 80% of full time faculty will participate in at least 1 professional development activity each year of the plan
- Outcome 2: 100% of full time faculty will be evaluated on criteria established under strategy A3 by Spring, 2008.
- Outcome 3: Five new projects will involve faculty and students in field based research by Spring, 2009.
- Outcome 4: Identify programs as candidates for enhancement, monitoring, or removal by the end of 2009.

Goal: OLC administration, students and faculty will be active in the community to foster positive development and empowerment.

Objective A: Establish and maintain a well managed Head Start program on the Pine Ridge Reservation
- Strategy A1: Establish collaboration between Head Start and the OLC Early Childhood degree program to develop professional staff.
- Strategy A2: Recruit and support parent involvement in Head Start activities.
Objective B: Integrate adult basic education and foundational skills instruction.
- Strategy B1: Align adult basic education, foundational skills, and tutoring activities into one department.
- Strategy B2: Increase community awareness and recruiting for GED and ABE services.
- Strategy B3: Establish and document contact with high school counselors to identify candidates for GED and ABE.
Objective C: Develop a well defined policy and strategy for offering continuing education credits.
Objective D: Incorporate service learning into academic programs.
- Strategy D1: Educate faculty in re service learning principles, practice and opportunities.
- Strategy D2: Provide small grants for faculty to develop and launch service learning activities.
Outcome:
- Outcome 1: The number of Head Start teachers who attain expected educational goals will increase each year through 2011.
- Outcome 2: Parent involvement will equal in kind contribution levels by 2010.
- Outcome 3: An overall 10 percent increase in participants in GED and ABE, by Spring, 2009.
- Outcome 4: An overall 10 percent increase in completers of the GED program by Spring, 2010.
- Outcome 5: Each academic program will offer at least one course incorporating service learning activities by Fall, 2009.

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Thomas Shortbull, President
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