Operational Task
• Formalize the college ’ s partnership process and develop a comprehensive plan to assess and enhance current partnerships across all areas of the college .
Metric
• A formal audit and assessment plan for educational partnerships , including criteria for success , developed , and implemented within the first two years .
Initiative 6 . . . Explore opportunities to partner with trade associations to develop and integrate stackable credentials within the college ’ s trade programs .
Operational Task
• Create and implement selective micro-credentialing pathways for appropriate trade areas that are industry and employer aligned .
Metrics
• Stackable credentials integrated within two trade programs by 2025 .
• A comprehensive strategy to assess the need and viability of micro-credentials developed in all trade programs by 2026 .
Initiative 7 . . . Expand and enhance administrative support of student internship program .
Operational Task
• Create a uniform , structured internship process across all trade programs .
Metrics
• 90 % of students actively participate in the developed internship program .
• 75 % of students surveyed report that their internship had a positive impact on their educational experience .
Initiative 8 . . . Affirm our commitment to student success through expansion of our student leadership and mentorship programs .
Operational Task 1
• Formalize the college ’ s various external mentorship programs .
Metric
• 80 % of surveyed seniors reported that mentorship had a positive impact on their overall student success and retention to graduation .
Operational Task 2
• Structure and formalize the senior / freshmen mentorship program .
Metrics
• 80 % of surveyed seniors reported that mentorship had a positive impact on their overall student success and retention to graduation .
• 90 % of surveyed seniors reported feeling well prepared for their role as a freshmen mentor .
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