The major objectives of the 1995-2000 Strategic Plan have been accomplished.  A detailed evaluation of these Objectives can be accessed from the Index page.  Highlights include:

Goal I- Provide accessible and affordable education

• Miami Dade’s national lobbying efforts preserved federal financial aid for legal immigrants, allowing 20,000 South Florida students to continue their education.

• Realignment into College-wide Schools means that occupational specialties can now be available at each full service campus across the county.

• The number of weekend and evening courses has increased.  Classes are available seven days a week and each weekday evening to benefit our Part-Time students.

• Additional opportunities for second language students have been created in Adult Basic and Vocational Preparatory courses.

• The foundation of a distance education program has been established through Virtual College.

• The MDC web page for Student Information Services gives students access to online information.

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Goals II and III- Provide high quality education to produce well-prepared students who have the knowledge and skills to be successful

• The Education Review project was completed.  Students have more flexible and up-to-date program offerings, with increased attention to English, oral communication, and computer competency.

• The Student Flow study was completed.  New approaches to admissions, registration, and student services include online access for student support.  Student service hours of operation were standardized college-wide and include evenings and weekends.

• Program restructuring led to new associate degree and certificate programs to prepare students for high wage occupations.  The cycle time for new program development was reduced.  Occupational education delivery has been consolidated into Schools to serve students countywide.  Occupational completion points were established for all vocational programs to recognize milestones in student progression.

• The College Academic and Student Support Council is in place and affords faculty, staff, and students increased involvement in academic decisions.

• Major technology support was accomplished.  All faculty have access to state-of-the-art computers, student support labs were upgraded, and computers were made available to faculty, staff, and students for personal use at reduced cost.

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Goals IV and V- Empower employees and provide an environment that encourages creativity, risk-taking, and accountability

• The Education Review, Reengineering, and Technology Master Plan were completed with broad employee participation. The recommendations from these projects were accepted by college leadership with little change.

• A new College Training and Development program has provided skills development, technology support, and training in supervision and instructional effectiveness. Training on the new Odyssey software was completed for all employee groups.

• Performance evaluation systems for faculty and professionals are in place.

• The new salary levels recommended by the salary reclassification study were implemented.

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Goals VI and VII- Work in partnership with a community that recognizes the impact of MDC’s programs and training

• MDC is an active participant in the county’s One Community/One Goal economic development initiative.  The college has realigned programs consistent with the target industries in the initiative, and has accepted responsibility for goals within the Education Task Force.

• MDC is a partner with MDCPS in operating One-stop Career Centers throughout the county in collaboration with the WAGES program.  These centers offer assessment, life skills training, and job placement.

• MDC is working with the public schools in the School-to-Work initiative to offer Tech Prep to secondary school students.

• The GREAT/REVEST program at MDC continues to provide education and training for refugees from Guantanamo  and other countries.

• Customized training has been provided for local businesses.

• The MDC president has issued two annual reports to the community.

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Goal VIII- Effective use of adequate resources

• More than $90 million has been redirected to educational programs, new technology, and human resource development.

• The college fund balance has been strengthened and there has not been a single spending freeze in the past five years.

• Aggressive grant seeking has produced over $25 million in awards.

• A moratorium on new construction allowed redirection of more than $41 million for repairs and renovation.

• Bookstores, motor pool, maintenance, and selected security and custodial operations were awarded to outside vendors.

• Major new finance systems have been implemented through the Odyssey project.

• MDC moved to a single provider for health insurance, which reduced costs to the college and its employees.

• Streamlining and consolidation of operations in human resources, computer operations, public affairs, athletics, and facilities has led to more effective use of resources.

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