Academic Vision of the Future - Our Strategic Plan

Objective #1:  Design and Implement a 21st Century Academic Excellence Plan
Strategic Initiative
Upgrade Curriculum & Instruction	Time Frame
Conduct professional development training in 21st century instruction & learning	2012-2013
Increase professional development opportunities for faculty designed to promote the adoption of methodologies that increase student achievement and more effective instruction.	2012-2013
Review and update graduation requirements with focus on student preparedness for collegiate success	2012-2013
Develop an online summer elective course option	2013-2014
Design and  develop innovation incentive programs to support growth of 21st century learning	2013-2014
Develop a STEM certification program	Time Frame
Develop a plan to implement a four year program that concentrates on science, engineering, technology and math by which graduates can earn STEM Certification in addition to the standard diploma.	2013-2014
Establish a Writing Center	Time Frame
Establish a Writing Center/Study Skills program moderated by the English department	2012-2013
Enhance Leadership and Entrepreneurial programs	Time Frame
Affirm our commitment to the Leadership Institute, Band of Brothers and BEAM&R programs by developing and communicating a long term vision for each program.	2012-2013
Convert to electronic educational media	Time Frame
Develop and implement a plan for converting from paper textbooks to electronic media	2012-2014
Investigate a Dual Enrollment Program	Time Frame
Research opportunities for students to earn college credit	2014 – accelerate start to summer 2012
Objective #2:  Ensure Faculty Excellence
Strategic Initiative
Improve Professional Evaluation	Time Frame
Develop and implement a comprehensive annual professional evaluation process for all faculty	2012-2013
Professional Development	Time Frame
Require new faculty and staff to attend a Call and Gifted Workshop within their first three years of employment	2012
Provide experienced mentors to new teachers	2012