Institutional Strategic Priorities and Goals to Achieve Them

Institutional Goals and the Strategies to Achieve Them

1. We will seek to establish new partnerships and enrich existing collaborations to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

Strategies to Achieve Goals 

Strategy 1Establish a standardized process for internships/externships.
Strategy 2Develop guidelines & processes for developing and enhancing partnerships.
Strategy 3Collaborate to enrich student experiences.
Strategy 4Compile and publicize pathways for student support and resources.

Key Performance Indicators: 

  • Number of partnerships
  • Experiential Learning Opportunities
  • Graduation and transfer rate

2. We will clearly define, articulate, and communicate our distinctive value to the regions we serve.

Strategies to Achieve Goals 

Strategy 1Communicate to stakeholders we will meet them where they are and get them where they want to be.
Strategy 2Communicate and maintain an inviting campus culture.
Strategy 3Promote internal communication of our value, i. e. activities, projects, initiatives, BIT.

Key Performance Indicators: 

  • Enrollment
  • Persistence

3. We will strive to provide a comprehensive, positive higher education experience.

Strategies to Achieve Goals 

Strategy 1Establish standardized communication to students.
Strategy 2Develop a plan to redesign degree pages on the website.
Strategy 3Develop plans to connect students to campus and community.

Key Performance Indicators: 

  • Persistence
  • First Year Retention
  • Graduation and Transfer rates

4. We will offer relevant and valuable educational opportunities through numerous mediums and pathways.

Strategies to Achieve Goals 

Strategy 1Develop and establish a consistent schedule of classes (predictable rotation)
Strategy 2Establish /Improve communication of degree career alignment and value of education to students
Strategy 3Explore developing community education programming.
Strategy 4Explore alternative pathways for completion of a degree.

Key Performance Indicators: 

  • Enrollment
  • Persistence
  • First Year Retention
  • Experiential Learning Opportunities
  • Completions

5. We will effectively utilize existing and future resources to fulfill our mission.

Strategies to Achieve Goals 

Strategy 1Improve strategic personnel decisions with initial needs and analysis.
Strategy 2Initiate employee recognition for WP campus.
Strategy 3Develop employee recruitment and onboarding process.
Strategy 4: Develop campus community networking and sharing program.

Key Performance Indicators: 

  • Employee retention and satisfaction
  • Student persistence and completion
* When calculating numbers, IPEDS will be the first choice when applicable. When not using IPEDS, NCCBP will be used to determine KPI. All other KPIs will be determined using the metric of choice by the institution.
** Graduation and retention numbers will look at first-time/full-time freshmen per the IPEDS report. Transfer numbers will be based on the National Clearinghouse data available.
*** All KPIs will use sustained excellence unless otherwise directed by the chancellor, the president or the Board of Governors.