Meeting Notes
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats Analysis
Date:1/29/2014
Time:5:00pm
Heald College Modesto
Facilitators: Jim Cordero, Richard Geraghty
Participants: Please see attached sign up sheet
Strengths (Top 5-10)
Please list the source next to each strength – program review, SSI, SLO data, employee survey, KPI, Flash report, opinion, other, etc.
1) Campus maintained profitability in third year – Profit Internal and external seating, Flagpole
5) Compliance – 1.9 score: Internal Compliance Audit; SFA Audit
6) Maintained retention percentages under budget – Presidents Flash
7) Student Certifications – Campus Certified Site Certified Guard Card Training Site, Certified Basic Life Support testing site (faculty – staff), RDA Pass Rate, EKG Certifications.
8) Community Involvement: I love Modesto, Reina’s Run, March of Dimes, State of Education Board, American Heart Skill-based Development; Professional Development; Continued Education)
2) Program Offerings i.e. no certification programs, Lack of funding for certificate programs, Quickbooks Certification, Microsoft Certification, RDA, Notary Public, Phlebotomy Certification, CPR/BLS Certification for MIBC and MOA students - Opinion
3) Standardization throughout chain (Policies/Procedures) (Lack of guidance and communication, checkpoints for understanding from CAO when implementing new policies and procedures: SAP Appeal, repeat course policy, D-repeat policy and procedure, directed independent study policy and procedure. - Opinion
4) Faculty Development
5) Soft skill training – ISLO’s, Employer feedback, student preparedness initiative
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Opportunities (Top 5-10)
Please list the source next to each opportunity – program review, SSI, SLO data, employee survey, KPI, Flash report, opinion, other, etc.
1) Increased involvement in campus committee’s - Opinion
2) Utilization of training opportunities both in and out of concentration – Professional Development; Soft Skills across departments; New Employee; etc.
3) High School Market i.e. tours, field trips, Cal Grant Workshops
4) Develop internship/externship sites and increase conversion rates – Employment Statistics Report, Campus Vue
5) Re-evaluation of current campus footprint to increase overall student population and effective space use. – 3rd party space and logistics company.
6) Continue to develop and market programs that cater educationally to community and industry needs. - Opinion
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Threats (Top 5-10)
Please list the source next to each threat – program review, SSI, SLO data, employee survey, KPI, Flash report, opinion, other, etc.
1) Public / Media perception of for profit institutions – Opinion, Listening sessions
2) Regulatory Oversight – Effects on funding (90/10; Gainful Employment etc.)
3) Recession – Poor economic conditions (local/state/federal) Stanislaus County unemployment rate.
4) Lack of competitive compensation for qualified applicants - Opinion
5) Return on Investment for Campus’ that meet or exceed campus and divisional goals. - Opinion
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Top Priorities for FY2015 Tactical Plan (List 5-7)
Please list the source next to each priority – program review, SSI, SLO data, employee survey, KPI, Flash report, opinion, graduation rates, other, etc. This data source will be requested when completing your tactical plan.
1) Maintain past due to $300 or below earned A/R per student – Presidents Flash, Division Master A/R report.
2) Strengthen faculty development - Opinion
3) Continue to model Empower and Student Preparedness’ Initiatives. – Empower Pilot Training Leader Guide, President Committee Participation
4) Continuous development and improvement of employee recognition (survivor baskets, Career Services Honorary Luncheon etc. - Opinion
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Recommended changes to the FY2015 (2014 – 2015) Strategic Plan (optional)
Based on your analysis, do you recommend any changes for next year’s strategic plan?
1) Be a preferred employer in education communities that Heald serves (Implement ongoing and consistent leadership development training.)
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