I. Minutes of the October 14, 1996 meeting were approved.

II. After discussion, the following categories, descriptors and strategic objectives were agreed upon.

1. Instruction: (to include all forms of instruction: Arts & Sciences, Occupational/Technical, Continuing Education, Library, Student Development, Developmental Education, seminars, workshops, telecourses, day and evening classes, weekend college, afternoon college, off-campus sites, et al.)

College Objective 1.1 Ensuring the maintenance of academic standards, by August 1999, all academic units will have initiated three new strategies to enhance student learning for their college level courses and will have begun long-range studies as to their effectiveness.

College Objective 1.2 Ensuring the maintenance of academic standards, by August 1999, all academic units with core curriculum courses will have initiated three new strategies to enhance student learning and will have begun long-range studies as to their effectiveness.

College Objective 1.3 Ensuring the maintenance of academic standards, by August 1999, all academic units with developmental courses will have initiated three new strategies to enhance student learning and will have begun long-range studies as to their effectiveness.

College Objective 1.4 By August of the year 1998, the number of students who transfer to a Texas public institution of higher education will increase by 5%.

College Objective 1.5 By August of the year 1998, 86% of non-returning students are either employed or seeking higher education.

College Objective 1.6 Without negatively affecting the success of students who transfer, by August of the year 1999, 76% of the students enrolled in college-level courses on the permanent recording date complete the course.

College Objective 1.7 By August of the year 1999, achieve a 15% increase in the number of Associate Degrees and certificates awarded.

College Objective 1.8 Without negatively affecting the success of students in college-level courses, by August of the year 1999, 75% of students enrolled on the permanent recording date in Developmental/ Remedial Courses complete the courses.

College Objective 1.9 By August of the year 1999, 90% of employers surveyed or correspondence received from employers rate industry contract training as above average or excellent.

College Objective 1.10 By August of the year 2000, 100% of the instructional buildings on campus will have at least one multimedia classroom.

College Objective 1.11 By August of the year 1998, 50% of college instructional units will have participated in activities which promote civic responsibility.

College Objective 1.12 By August of the year 1998, 50% of college units will promote global awareness through courses, programs, or special activities.

2. Student Services: (to include all forms of Student Services: library, counseling and guidance, testing/assessment, FIPSE/SAP, SLAC and other tutoring laboratories, Admissions and Records, student life activities, financial aid, health center, special populations assistance, veterans' affairs, International Students, Women's Center, Disabled Student Services, job placement, child care, and various and sundry federal programs and projects, et al.)

College Objective 2.1 By August of the year 1999, 75% of students/clients surveyed rate college services as above average or excellent.

College Objective 2.2 By August of the year 1998, 75% of students surveyed rate their advisement as above average or excellent.

3. Employee Development: (to include all forms of professional enhancement activities for all faculty, staff and administrators, e.g., college classes (undergraduate and graduate), workshops, seminars, conferences/conventions, and faculty exchange programs, et al.)

College Objective 3.1 By August of the year 1998, 70% of the faculty will receive training in the utilization of instructional technology.

College Objective 3.2 By August of the year 1998, 70% of all college employees will have achieved appropriate levels of computer utilization appropriate to their tasks.

College Objective 3.3 By August of the year 1998, 70% of all departments will have orientation/mentorship programs for new full time and all adjunct faculty.

College Objective 3.4 By August of the year 1998, 50% of all employees will attend at least one activity related to teaching methods, curriculum issues, student needs, application of technology, and increasing productivity each year.

4. Administrative Support: (to include all activities supporting the mandates to provide educational opportunities for the community, e.g., President, Vice-President, Deans of Arts & Sciences, Occupational Technology, Continuing Education, Enrollment Management, Educational Support/Student Life, Extended Services and adjunct administrative services such as Community and Public Relations, Institutional Advancement, Institutional Research, Planning and Evaluation, facilities management and fiscal planning, et al.)

College Objective 4.1 By August of the year 1997, achieve a 2.4% increase in the number of students enrolled.

College Objective 4.2 By August of the year 2005, the diversity of faculty, administrators, and professionals for the college as a whole will be in proportion to the diversity of the college student population.

College Objective 4.3 By August of the year 1998, increase by 10% both the number of sections offered and enrollment in courses during non-traditional times.

5. Community Support and Outreach: (to include all activities which involve the community such as fine arts presentations (Drama, Art, Music), Student Life Activities, use of facilities either sponsored or rented, Public Relations, et al.)

College Objective 5.1 By August of the year 2000 there will be a 10% increase in community support and outreach activities.

College Objective 5.2 By August of the year 1998, 50% of college support units will have participated in activities which promote civic responsibility.

III. Meeting was adjourned at 3:30