The Path to Excellence

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The Path to Excellence
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SETTING THE BAR HISTORY

• Submitting from 16 to 20 applications annually
• Average awards of 1.7 million per year
• Adding new individuals and departments involved
  in proposal development and grant-funded program
  implementation

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THE SCENE 2007

• This year adds at least nine faculty and staff to
  the growing list of individuals developing grant
  proposals
• 2007 saw projects expand to the areas of campus
  security and child care education

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THE CHALLENGES

• State budgetary uncertainties
• Regional workforce demands
• Increased enrollment
• Addressing each of MCCs four strategic
  priorities as a comprehensive plan to achieve the
  institutions mission and promote its values

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MCC STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Priority One Student Learning and Development
• Provide excellence in education and support
  services to promote student success and
  achievement.

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GRANT-FUNDING IMPACT

• To increase the number of college-ready students
  graduating from high school
• To enhance developmental education initiatives
• To augment retention and completion rates
• To serve more first-generation-in-college and low
  income students
• To serve more underserved populations
• To develop more educational and business/industry
  partnerships

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MCC STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Priority Two Technology and Communication
• Leverage technology to promote student
  success, faculty and staff development, and
  operational excellence.

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GRANT-FUNDING IMPACT

• To develop and implement online student services
• To facilitate online degree options
• To promote use of technology to improve student
  achievement
• To equip classrooms and labs
• To procure new and updated technology

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MCC STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Priority Three Finances, Fundraising and
  Facilities
• Maximize and manage fiscal and capital
  resources in a continuing effort to advance the
  institution.

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GRANT-FUNDING IMPACT

• To provide funding for
• Faculty Development
• Curriculum Development/Enhancement
• Hardware, Software and Equipment
• Travel
• Marketing and Outreach
• Scholarships

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MCC STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Priority Four Human Resources
• Recruit, develop and retain an exemplary
  faculty and staff who will preserve and promote
  MCCs reputation for educational excellence.

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GRANT-FUNDING IMPACT

• Showcase MCCs leadership in academic and
  administrative initiatives
• Provide workshops and professional development as
  well as access to conferences and other settings
  to enhance teaching, classroom management and
  other skills

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2007 - 2008 INITIATIVES

• Grant New newsletter
• Web page April 2008 launch date
• Funding Opportunity e-mail notices
• Professional Development Series
• SunGard Higher Education Assessment and
  Recommendations

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2007 - 2008 INITIATIVES

• Needs Assessments and Inquiries
• VPAA Council
• DL Steering Committee
• eOrientation work group
• Title III Steering Committee
• NSF Regional Conference

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2007 - 2008 INITIATIVES

• IRB Task Force
• Title III Eligibility Application
• TRIO initiative
• NSF focus
• New Directions for eLearning
• Student Demographics

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FOLLOWING THE PATH

• Define the destination
• Identify the right path (funding entity)
• Prepare for the trip (training planning)
• Know the rules of the road (IRB and compliance
  issues)

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FOLLOWING THE PATH

• Promote the use of experienced drivers
• Increase the size of the convoy (recruit partners
  travelers)
• Reap the rewards
• Celebrate our successes

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• THANK YOU!