Building on Earlier Efforts
In developing the new institutional strategic plan , EFSC has taken lessons learned from previous plans and recent efforts to establish long term master plans for enhancing the College ’ s campuses .
In addition to the most recently completed strategic plan , the current plan was informed by national and state initiatives to improve student success including :
• EFSC ’ s new Cocoa Campus Master Plan and facilities plans for Melbourne and Titusville
• The Florida Student Success Centers Pathways Institute
• The American Association of Community Colleges Guided Pathways
• The Aspen Institute ’ s College Excellence Program
Eastern Florida State College ’ s dedication to excellence is evidenced in achievements over the past several years .
Below is a sample of some of the great accomplishments from the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan .
• Enhancing online student learning research completed to identify next Quality Enhancement Plan
• Created and implemented the Online Steering Council ( OSC ) to improve the quality of online education
• Developed several professional development opportunities for online teaching to include mandatory training for adjunct faculty online
• Expanded minority outreach initiatives through the Male Minority Initiative and Tigers-to-Titans program
• Transitioned student support services and many departments online during pandemic
• Enhanced STEM-related programs to help meet local industry workforce needs
• Engaging dual enrollment students at the high schools through the expansion of the dual enrollment program
• Increased community engagement through service learning
• Enhanced club structure on campuses to promote campus life , diversity , and engagement with the community
• Began the process for new academic guided pathways focused on student learning and completion
• Implemented various college outreach programs focused on first time in college , dual enrollment , and baccalaureate students
• Secured funding for capital improvement projects
• Increased outreach within the community regarding partnerships and fundraising
• Improved access and awareness of student support services
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