St. Elizabeth College of Nursing Strategic Plan: 2018-2023
Objective 1:
Engage the learner in educational strategies that promote achievement of student learning outcomes, program outcomes and the pursuit of life-long learning.
Strategy:
- Promote initiatives to improve student retention and graduation competion of 66% and NCLEX pass rates >85%.
- Ensure end-of-program student learning outcomes include direct measures to evaluate educational effectiveness in the Systematic Plan of Evaluation.
- Prepare students for successful careers and employment within twelve (12) months of graduation at 95% through adequate program preparation and exposure to employment opportunities.
Objective 2:
Manage resources in collaboration with the governing organization and the community to enhance educational excellence.
Strategy:
- Produce budgets with three (3) year forecasts that are balanced to provide resources to meet student needs.
- Coordinate resources with governing organization for effective planning of new hospital.
- Promote student access and affordability.
Objective 3:
Model leadership in nursing education by adherence to evidence-based standards of practice and regulatory requirements.
Strategy:
- Provide faculty with resources for effective orientation, mentoring and teaching strategies to ensure student achievement of end-of-program outcomes.
- Provide effective organizational leadership and oversight to ensure program effectiveness to meet institutional goals and mission.
Objective 4:
Empower college constituents in the spirit of Franciscan values to embrace service to one another in the community.
Strategy:
- Integrate meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience and promote civic responsibility.
- Foster an inclusive learning environment to embrace diversity.
Objective 5:
Promulgate a climate of safety for all college constituents.
Strategy:
- Promote safety practices by developing processes to ensure a secure environment.
- Provide a fair and equitable environment to all college constituents to protect individual rights.
