January 2009

Presented by Sherry VaughnVice President for Academic Affairs

Staffed the Library @ TRC beginning Summer 2008

The Library developed and implemented an online library research class for all AHS 102 classes for Spring 2009

Learning Resources developed and implemented LORI (Learning Object Repository Index) to provide a mechanism for gathering and sharing learning objects, videos and audio for the College’s faculty, staff and student use.

AA developed 2 new career pieces for the secondary schools: Career Cluster Booklet and Parent/Student EEDA checklist

Completed our 3rd successful year of Career Quest; the event attracted 4 visiting groups from throughout the State in hopes of replicating this “best practice” for their service areas

Best Start Program (BSP) continues to grow (ex: Fall ‘04-’05 – 67 students; Fall ‘08-’09 – 373 students)

Technical/Health Scholars is growing – adding on new companies and reinstating others

Personalized visits/enhanced partnerships with all 5 Career Centers

Had first full semester @ the Cherokee County Campus in Spring 2008

CCC achieved a 33% growth in enrollment from Spring ‘08 to Fall ‘08.

CCC headcount (unofficial) for Fall 2008: 518

$300,000 Gateway to College grant awarded. Director and Lead Resource Specialist have been hired and in training this week (Portland). Student cohorts will be accepted for Fall 2009

BHS students attending dual credit courses @ TRC (40 in Fall – 2008; 33 in Spring – 2009); students are taking 6.0 credit hours each semester

Services for students @ TRC expanded to include admissions counseling, student ID’s, and bookstore

24 students enrolled in LINK – Fall ’08; 26 students enrolled for spring

Greenhouses were renovated and new horticulture equipment purchased

Culinary Arts was moved to the Central Campus and a new teaching space was designed in the East Building

MTT earned recognition as an accredited metalworking program by NIMS (first time ever!)

East Building renovations for several of the industrial programs (IMT, IET, MTT)

The Mechatronics Program was started as a joint venture between CCE, AA and 4 other upstate technical colleges

The Radiation Protection Technology (RPT) program graduated its first class in May 2008; 100 % placement

Transitional Studies had a headcount of 1,056 in Fall ’08 – 22.5% of the College population and a pass rate for ‘07-’08 of 69%

The Advising Center served 44% of the College enrollment for ‘07-’08 with a 97% exemplary customer service rating

The Social Sciences Department developed and offered 5 new courses (HUS 101, PSC 215, HIS 104, SOC 205 and PSC 201)

The AA Teacher Education Program has consistently expanded in options offered and student majors

The Welding Program has maxed out their enrollment (90-100 students/semester) on the Central Campus for the past 1.5 years

EET was reaccredited by ABET in Summer ‘08 The Learning Center has not only changed its

name…but has changed to a completely part-time staff (except for the Director) with no loss in efficiency

The ADN Program has been recommended for initial approval for accreditation

100% pass rates on the majority of HHS program certification/registry exams

5 new/replacement faculty were hired in HHS (pharmacy technician, nursing, surgical technology, and HUC)

Renovated the HHS skills lab with a SIM room dedicated to the SIM man and baby

Increased the number and usage of teaching and learning resources in the CETL Library

Changed the format of orientation so that new faculty can receive the information most requested before starting classes

Researched the cost for purchasing and implementing an automated system for scanning, summarizing and reporting information for the Student Evaluation of Instruction

CETL attended at least one Advisory Committee meeting for each program during the past year

CETL began the process of meeting with each “new” faculty member to obtain information they would like presented in meetings, workshops, etc.

We received formal approval (substantive change requests/site visit) at the December 2008 SACS Conference for TRC and CCC

1. Stay positive. You can listen to the cynics and doubters and believe that success is impossible or you can know that with faith and an optimistic attitude that all things are possible.

2. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement: My purpose is __________.

3. Take a morning walk of gratitude. It will create a fertile mind ready for success.

4. Instead of being disappointed about where you are, think optimistically about where you are going.

5. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out credit card.

6. Transform adversity into success by deciding that change is not your enemy but your friend. In the challenge, discover the opportunity.

7. Make a difference in the lives of others.8. Believe that everything happens for a

reason and expect good things to come out of challenging experiences.

9. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

10. Mentor someone and be mentored by someone.

11. Live with the 3 “E’s”: Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy

12. Remember there is no substitute for hard work.

13. Zoom focus. Each day when you wake up in the morning ask: “What are the three most important things I need to do today that will help me create the success I desire?” Then tune out all the distractions and focus on these actions.

14. Instead of complaining, focus on solutions. It’s the key to innovation.

15. Read more books than you did in 2008.16. Learn from mistakes and let them teach

you to make positive changes.17. Focus on “Get to” vs “Have to”. Each day

focus on what you get to do, not what you have to do. Life is a gift, not an obligation.

18. Each night before you go to bed, complete the following statements:

I am thankful for_______________.Today I accomplished_______________.19. Smile and laugh more. They are natural

anti-depressants.20. Enjoy the ride! You only have one ride

through life so make the most of it and enjoy it!!

Let’s make this the best year ever in the history of SCC!!!!