Delgado Community College Advising and Testing Mission Development March 3, 2010 Managing Change and Moving Forward: Focus on Student Learning in Student Affairs Academic Student

Agenda Dr. Wright’s Vision – Today’s memo – Data-driven decisions – Strategic plan Mission Statement Development Area Name Design Next Actions

Dr. Wright’s Vision

Mission Statement Development What – Public statement of purpose – Measurable and outcome-oriented – Collaborative and inclusive – Aligned with College and Student Affairs Mission Why – To guide process and operations – To align internal and external expectations – To make decisions, determine effectiveness

Mission Statement Development How – Examine internal and external data – Determine impact – Examine “Who we serve” – Define purpose – Determine process Collaborative, inclusive process

Mission Statement Development

Delgado Community College provides a learning centered environment in which to prepare students from diverse backgrounds to attain their educational, career, and personal goals, to think critically, to demonstrate leadership and to be productive and responsible citizens.

Student Life Cycle Revised 05/09 1. Pre-Entry 2. Introduction to College 3. Progression4. Completion 5. Continuing Relations Organizational Development 12/25/ Student Affairs :Planning for Student Success 1,3,4, 5,8, 10 1,2, 3,4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 102, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 2, 4, 5, 6, 10 Registrar = 6 Stud. Activities = 7 Stud. Leadership = 8 Stud. Organizations = 9 Testing = 10 Admissions= 1 Advising = 2 Enrollment Serv. = 3 Financial Aid = 4 Health Services = 5

Education Today & Tomorrow Who do we serve? What are their needs?

Who Do We Serve Female students are 67% ; males up 87.6 % since 2005 African-American – 38% (still down from Katrina); White – 37%; Asian is up 115%; Blacks are up 105% and Hispanics are up by 100%

Who Do We Serve?

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Mission Statement Draft Is it brief, clear? Can it serve as a guide for making decisions? If the unit/program name were absent, could a reader determine the unit and purpose?

Mission Statement Draft Are the primary functions present? Is it broad enough to be inclusive and flexible enough for a variety of implementations? If functions differ for different students or clients, is that indicated? Does it relate to the College and Student Affairs mission

What Do We Need To Know?

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