Advancing Student Success: Strategic Plan 2025-2030

Strategic Area 1: High Quality Programs Scholarship Deadlines and Communication. Several scholarships are available to our students. We are undertaking more concerted efforts to alert our students to these sources of financial aid. One of our strategic enrollment management initiatives is to increase the numbers of secondary students who continue with us to complete their Associate of Applied Science degree. These scholarship opportunities help them to that goal. \ Student Support: Hat & Coat Drive (Metcalf Lobby of Main campus). Senior Nursing students have partnered with Shilo House, whose individuals they serve need hats, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing. The students staged a Giving Tree in the front lobby, where donations can be placed through February 10. As the students shared, “Any contribution, big or small, will help provide comfort and warmth to those who need it most during this cold season.” Thank you for your leadership, Senior Nursing Students! HLC Onsite Visit March 2-3. The Team chair has asked for a discussion with 2-3 members of the Board tentatively scheduled for 4-4:50 p.m. March 2 (Monday). The Board meets the following Monday, March 11. We can make my office available for this discussion.

Strategic Area 2: Well-Supported Employees HAAS Certification—Terry Rhoads. Terry completed HAAS certification training and can now test our students for HAAS certifications – an industry-recognized, standard certification. 2026 TESOL International Convention -- Dr. Cate Crosby. Per Hector Martinez, State Director for Adult Education, "WIOA Title II program has also been awarded $2,403.70 in special project funding, available in the draw down system, for Dr. Cate Crosby to attend and present at the 2026 TESOL International Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah." Workforce Development Institute "Unlocking Rural Potential" -- Dr. Caron Daugherty. The College participated in a panel discussion and presentation, Challenges and Opportunities of Small & Rural Colleges, at a national workforce development institution January 29 through the American Association of Community Colleges. We will want to review the procedures and operations for the Workforce Pell that will be available to students in July 2026.

Strategic Area 3: Optimized Facilities 615 Overlander Facility. I will start the annexation process fairly soon. In addition, CDL will begin using the north bay for safety inspections. This transition will take approximately 6-12 months with renovation needs: classrooms, ADA compliance, and City of Emporia street construction and infrastructure improvements. The City improvements continue through summer 2026. Maintenance Facility. We are awaiting the fabrication of the stairs leading up to and the safety bar across the storage mezzanine.

Strategic Area 4: Strong Partnerships Arlene Eichorn Scholarship--Dental Hygiene student Macy Wecker. Friends of CareArc announced its 2026 recipient of the Arline Eichorn Scholarship. The Eichorn scholarship honors Arlene Eichorn, a longtime employee at CareArc’s predecessor, Flint Hills Community Health Center. It offers scholarships for Dental Hygiene and Licensed Practical Nursing students who demonstrate outstanding dedication, integrity and commitment to serving others. CareArc Board. Ms. Katherine Morgan, Dean for Health &Human Services, has been approved by the CareArc Board to serve on their Board of Directors beginning in April. Prairie Fire Award 2026. Mitchell-Markowitz Construction has been recognized for the 4th Annual Prairie Fire Award. This award celebrates the support and commitment a partner invests and shows in our College. These other partners have earned this recognition in the past: 2023 – Simmons Pet Food; 2024—Vektek; 2025 – Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation; and 2026—Mitchell Markowitz Construction. 2026 Virtual Healthcare Career Day February 18 -- Kansas Hospital Association. KHA, the Kansas State Department of Education, and KBOR are hosting a one-day online event for participants to learn about healthcare opportunities and pathways. Educators and students are invited to participate.

Advancing Student Success: Strategic Plan 2025-2030

Strategic Area 1: High Quality Programs Scholarship Deadlines and Communication. Several scholarships are available to our students. We are undertaking more concerted efforts to alert our students to these sources of financial aid. One of our strategic enrollment management initiatives is to increase the numbers of secondary students who continue with us to complete their Associate of Applied Science degree. These scholarship opportunities help them to that goal. \ Student Support: Hat & Coat Drive (Metcalf Lobby of Main campus). Senior Nursing students have partnered with Shilo House, whose individuals they serve need hats, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing. The students staged a Giving Tree in the front lobby, where donations can be placed through February 10. As the students shared, “Any contribution, big or small, will help provide comfort and warmth to those who need it most during this cold season.” Thank you for your leadership, Senior Nursing Students! HLC Onsite Visit March 2-3. The Team chair has asked for a discussion with 2-3 members of the Board tentatively scheduled for 4-4:50 p.m. March 2 (Monday). The Board meets the following Monday, March 11. We can make my office available for this discussion.

Strategic Area 2: Well-Supported Employees HAAS Certification—Terry Rhoads. Terry completed HAAS certification training and can now test our students for HAAS certifications – an industry-recognized, standard certification. 2026 TESOL International Convention -- Dr. Cate Crosby. Per Hector Martinez, State Director for Adult Education, "WIOA Title II program has also been awarded $2,403.70 in special project funding, available in the draw down system, for Dr. Cate Crosby to attend and present at the 2026 TESOL International Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah." Workforce Development Institute "Unlocking Rural Potential" -- Dr. Caron Daugherty. The College participated in a panel discussion and presentation, Challenges and Opportunities of Small & Rural Colleges, at a national workforce development institution January 29 through the American Association of Community Colleges. We will want to review the procedures and operations for the Workforce Pell that will be available to students in July 2026.

Strategic Area 3: Optimized Facilities 615 Overlander Facility. I will start the annexation process fairly soon. In addition, CDL will begin using the north bay for safety inspections. This transition will take approximately 6-12 months with renovation needs: classrooms, ADA compliance, and City of Emporia street construction and infrastructure improvements. The City improvements continue through summer 2026. Maintenance Facility. We are awaiting the fabrication of the stairs leading up to and the safety bar across the storage mezzanine.

Strategic Area 4: Strong Partnerships Arlene Eichorn Scholarship--Dental Hygiene student Macy Wecker. Friends of CareArc announced its 2026 recipient of the Arline Eichorn Scholarship. The Eichorn scholarship honors Arlene Eichorn, a longtime employee at CareArc’s predecessor, Flint Hills Community Health Center. It offers scholarships for Dental Hygiene and Licensed Practical Nursing students who demonstrate outstanding dedication, integrity and commitment to serving others. CareArc Board. Ms. Katherine Morgan, Dean for Health &Human Services, has been approved by the CareArc Board to serve on their Board of Directors beginning in April. Prairie Fire Award 2026. Mitchell-Markowitz Construction has been recognized for the 4 Annual Prairie Fire Award. This award celebrates the support and commitment a partner invests and shows in our College. These other partners have earned this recognition in the past: 2023 – Simmons Pet Food; 2024—Vektek; 2025 – Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation; and 2026—Mitchell Markowitz Construction. 2026 Virtual Healthcare Career Day February 18 -- Kansas Hospital Association. KHA, the Kansas State Department of Education, and KBOR are hosting a one-day online event for participants to learn about healthcare opportunities and pathways. Educators and students are invited to participate.

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