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Landscape ofMadison College
1. What is your perception of Madison College?
2. What do we do well?
3. What are some “needs” to be addressed as we strive to reach our potential?
4. If you had a crystal ball, what do you see for us in 3-5 years? Where do you expect us to be?
Perceptions of Madison College• College serves the local district well• College has outstanding instructors• College has good support staff –
especially in regions• Good independence at regions
(not all)• Good diversity among students• Excellent student clubs• Madison is a Great Institution• Dual mission is well received• Love working at Madison College• College has tremendous respect
• College has good advisory committees• Madison College is student focused• Shuttle is good – glad to see it• Good interdisciplinary collaborations• Madison College offers concrete
meaning to individuals for upward mobility, though becoming increasingly difficult
• Madison College has a strong reputation
• Madison is an inclusive campus• “Proud to be here”• “We do get it right” (technical training)
What Do We Do Well?• Prepare individuals for work• Support students academically as well as maintaining their
access• Teaching and learning• Support for innovation• Prepare students for universities• Work well with second language students
Barriers/Needs To Be Addressed• Need clear job descriptions of
program directors/chairs, especially in a post ACT 10 environment• Need to have ample planning and
preparedness for the post ACT 10 environment• Need for planning and assessment• Need to improve communication
flow throughout the District• Review daycare at regional and
metro campuses• Students need help in “navigating”
the system – electronically and “face-to-face”• Review bookstore operations district-
wide• Need ease in navigating the website• Admin need to come to campuses
outside of Truax to meet with students and staff periodically• Need to promote what is available at
Madison College
• Need to increase communication and input from regional and metro campuses• Refine the registration process• Need to market the campuses• Need to clarify the enrollment
process• Need to focus on consistency and
clarity• Need to re-establish environment of
trust• Need to “reduce” uncertainty• Silos need to be eliminated• Need framework for innovation• Need to “talk to people” about what
we have• Need to redesign our thinking
processes• Need to create an environment
where managers can do their job without fear of losing their job• Reward faculty who make students
better
• Need greater response time to issues• Need better understanding of who are
students are and their needs• Focus on diversity needs to be seen as a
direct intent as opposed to lip service• Staff need to be valued and respected
for their opinions and thoughts• Need greater outreach efforts• Need to address “bullying” and
intimidation • Need to have open and transparent
communication• Need to focus on affordability issues to
increase access; “Open Door of Opportunity”• College needs to become more culturally
relevant – more cultural awareness• Need to address issue aligned with “Best
Kept Secret in Town”• Need to reassess our marketing focus to
not have marketing drive what we do• Need to determine our campus facilities
and operations
Future• Need area/framework for
academic innovations• Determine if we are
“managers” or “educational leaders/visionaries”
• Increase D.L. opportunities• Fully integrated strategic plan
with widespread input and assessed
• Aggressive outreach• Positive post ACT 10
environment • Trust, openness, transparency• New and strategic
programming (i.e., weekend college, accelerated evening program for working adults)
• Truly a data driven institution• Determination on campuses• Focus on students• Prior experience learning credit• Greater connection between
College and community• “Right to Succeed” v. “Right to
Fail”• Students/people first• College of First Choice• Coordinated efforts as
opposed to silos• Every student who wants to
attend Madison College – CAN• Implement tools to better
address student/community needs
• Develop Chairs/Endowments• We are seen as a beacon of hope
for the underrepresented• Great connection with K-12• “Different Strokes for Different
Folks” – need to meet varied needs and provide support
• Housing for international students and athletes
• Clear about our mission• A college of cohesion• Wellness program to be
proactive about burn-out• Be heard, respected• There is ease in getting in the
College
Thematic Area #1
COMMUNICATION
Thematic Area #2
MISSION
Thematic Area #3
ORGANIZATION
Structure
Thematic Area #4
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