Strategic Plan (2025-2030)

Goal 1: Serve More Students

1.01   Analyze potential target populations for future enrollment

1.02   Publish class schedule in local newspaper each semester

1.03   Add Oil & Gas Technology (CIP 15.0903 Petroleum Technology/Technician), first as non-credit, then for credit, including produced water, wellsite, and pipeliner

1.04   Add Environmental Technology degree program

1.05   Update and expand Instrumentation coursework

1.06   Add Electrical Technology, first as non-credit, then for credit

1.07   Add Cybersecurity coursework to create option under CIT

1.08   Add Radiation Control Technology (CIP 41.0299 Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians) degree

1.09   Add Waste Handling non-credit program

1.10   Add Radiography degree program

1.11   Add a part-time track to our Nursing program

1.12   Revitalize the Health Information Technology program

1.13   Explore Theatre partnership with Carlsbad HS & community

1.14   Pursue Theatre AAS program approval

1.15   Pursue Culinary Arts program approval (or use current Hospitality Management track)

1.16   Rollout Psychology emphasis under AA/AS

1.17   Explore renewal of Social Work offerings

1.18   Create Project Lead the Way and Energy Pathway dual credit courses

1.19   Roll out Middle School Community Math Outreach

1.20   Support STEM and STEAM initiatives

1.21   Open the new Trades x Technologies Building

1.22   Revitalize Teacher Education offerings

1.23   Add lab space to serve produced water programming and industry needs

1.24   Expand CDL program

1.25   Expand Safety training

1.26   Teach Geographic Information Systems courses

1.27   Explore Drone training

1.28   Explore offering standalone certificates: Project Lead the Way & Energy Foundations

1.29   Explore HVAC coursework

1.30   Pilot the SENMC Skills Library and Graduate Guarantee

1.31   Open the Simulator Training Center

1.32   Collaborate with industries to teach high demand trades

Goal 2: Engage and Welcome the Community

2.01   Explore potential for a Dining Hall

2.02   Explore potential for Early Childhood Development facility on highway frontage property

2.03   Complete the Campus Master Plan

2.04   Evaluate space for staff and students to plan for future growth

2.05   Create an enhanced student onboarding process

2.06   Establish common first semester coursework for Engineering, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, and Oil & Gas

2.07   Establish common first year coursework for Industrial Maintenance & Oil & Gas

2.08   Open enrollment for Spring on October 1 and Summer/Fall on March 1

2.09   Expand advisors to include interested faculty

2.10   Develop structure for sub-1000 noncredit course numbering based on CIP (e.g., WF 10.0234)

2.11   Unveil new marketing campaign

2.12  Hold tuition flat and eliminate unnecessary course fees

2.13  Reduce out of state tuition to be competitive with nearby peers

2.14  Expand Adult Education

2.15  Expand ESL

2.16  Better serve the needs of emergent bilingual students

2.17  Award credit for prior learning for language proficiency

2.18  Initiate single admissions process

2.19  Offer advising for credit and non-credit programs

2.20  Construct new "front door" for campus

2.21  Expand accessibility and embrace universal design

2.22  Replace student/public space furniture

2.23  Open new Testing Center in Trades x Technologies Building

2.24  Invite and entice HS seniors to tour campus

2.25  Streamline and promote credit for prior learning

2.26  Grow the Honors Program

2.27  Erect highway sign for college

2.28  Align HS to postseconday program pathways

2.29  Partner with local school districts to expand recruitment opportunities

2.30  Publish recruitment materials in English and Spanish

2.31  Have Eddy the Mountain Lion at promotional events, particularly those with younger potential students

2.32  Coordinate course offerings to eliminate as many conflicts as possible

Goal 3:  Increase Learning and Efficiency

3.01   Establish AI policy (Board approved) and practices

3.02   Reinvigorate General Education programming and assessment

3.03   Implement revised annual program review and assessment

3.04   Improve distance learning, e.g., expanding the use of Quality Matters

3.05   Address disparities in instructional methods and promote modernized and collaborative learning environments

3.06   Improve instructional responsiveness to student feedback

3.07   Foster a culture of reflection

3.08   Develop a space utilization plan

3.09   Revitalize classroom spaces

3.10   Replace phone system

3.11   Develop paperless processes and implement a document management system

3.12   Complete energy savings updates and begin use of solar power

3.13   Complete replacement of climate controls

3.14   Develop a technology recovery plan

3.15   Establish Application Support Specialist position

3.16   Create new IT structure (Technology Services and Solutions) under a Chief Information Officer

3.17   Streamline internal processes

3.18   Address the need for clear procedures, communication systems, and updated directories and accessible systems

3.19   Cross train staff to be "three-deep" and align processes

3.20   Provide quicker access to budget and financial information

3.21   Roll out Degree Audit

3.22   Increase employee understanding of student financial aid

3.23   Expand on-campus professional development opportunities for faculty with a focus on student learning

3.24   Develop stronger ties and increase collaboration between on-campus & dual credit instructors

3.25   Share weekly enrollment updates (applicants, headcount, FTE compared to previous year)

3.26   Develop Power BI dashboards and reports

3.27   Promote use of SENMC Bookstore

3.28   Establish Data Governance and Technology Task Force

3.29   Complete Higher Learning Commission fourth-year review in Fall 2027

3.30   Respond to Higher Learning Commission follow-ups, July 2026

Goal 4: Promote Student Success

4.01   Support bilingual development for students, faculty, and staff

4.02   Launch the initial campaign for the SENMC Foundation

4.03   Expand development (grants and fundraising) expertise

4.04   Promote strength through diversity (e.g., Taste of Culture)

4.05   Establish the Mountain Lion Leadership Seminar as an annual leadership development process

4.06   Establish the Mountain Lion Leadership Seminar for developing student leaders

4.07   Develop a succession management plan

4.08   Create annual awards for administrative and classified staff

4.09   Pilot a new staff performance assessment process

4.10   Train users on new classroom technology with user-friendly hardcopy guides

4.11   Complete and respond to the salary study

4.12   Hire Laboratory/STEM Outreach Coordinator

4.13   Establish Distance Learning Coordinator

4.14   Promote new first-year experience course requirement

4.15   Promote Merit approved events and activities

4.16   Implement healthy student/healthy campus initiatives

4.17   Implement auto graduation for certificate completion

4.18   Design a Computer Science/Information Technology Lab

4.19   Open new Library Family Study Room

4.20   Forge new transfer agreements

4.21   Improve student access and use of digital SENMC resources

4.22   Create a 211 service for SENMC students (211@senmc.edu)

4.23   Explore potential for consolidated after hours student services in the Library

4.24   Develop plan for new second floor space after Main Campus renovation

4.25   Develop clear pathways with graphic description of progression with offerings

4.26   Expand peer mentoring and transitional programs (partner with local school district)

4.27   Partner with local school districts on foundational skills and knowledge programming

4.28   Develop a soft skills program

4.29   Establish best practices for internship and apprenticeship opportunities

NOTE: SENMC Strategic Plan for 2025-2030 (2025-2026 edition) is available upon request by e-mailing adodson@senmc.edu