Initiative 9 . . . Achieve Middle States Commission on Higher Education accreditation .
Operational Task
• Achieve Middle States Commission on Higher Education accreditation .
Metric
• Middle States Accreditation achieved by 2023 .
Objective 2 : Expand Investment in Student Life
Initiative 1 . . . Promote institutional diversity , equity , and inclusion .
Operational Task 1
• Expand and support student involvement in the college ’ s Admissions strategy .
Metric
• In alignment with the college ’ s admissions audit and assessment , two student engagement programs implemented within the first two years .
Operational Task 2
• Harnessing the college ’ s Diversity Council , develop a student-led Student Cultural Awareness Program to promote social and cultural awareness , understanding , and inclusion within the student body .
Metrics
• An inclusive Student Cultural Awareness Program ( SCAP ) created within the first two years .
• SCAP events , training , and initiatives receive an average effectiveness rating of 80 % from participants within the first four years .
• SCAP efforts to positively promote a sense of inclusion and cultural awareness on the college ’ s campus receive an 80 % satisfactory rating by participants within the first four years .
Operational Task 3
• Develop a comprehensive Student Bridge program to assist incoming students adapt academically , spiritually , and socially to the college ’ s Core Values and rigor .
Metrics
• Student Bridge program developed within the first two years .
• Student retention increased to 85 % within the first four years .
Initiative 2 . . . Expand student and alumni career services .
Operational Task
• Implement a comprehensive career services plan supported by technology and resources to serve students and alumni .
Metrics
• Comprehensive career services program implemented within the first three years .
• 80 % of participants ( student and / or alumni ) agree that career planning services positively affected their employment opportunities .
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