Action Step 1:
Improve accessibility and increase communication.

We are quite far along on Action Step 1 for Goal 2 with more work needed. We are a very solid yellow and probably a green for Action Step 1.

Although the Publicity Committee has been established, most of the other goals are below target in being implemented. Many of the goals are just in the planning stages.

We need to know the goals for each off campus location in order to set plans for each location. Public Relations needs to increase the advertising budgets for off campus locations and increase the budget for institutional advertising costs.

The lines of communication from main campus to off-campus sites is lacking in both directions. The funding of a Marketing Director and a sufficient marketing/advertising budget would eliminate many barriers. Provide adequate training on the new calendaring system.

Action Step 2:
Foster quality community partnerships.

We are in the processing of gathering the needed data and do not anticipate having it all collected very soon, but do not have it in hand. Needs analyses for businesses are being conducted on an ongoing basis. Advisory Councils are active throughout the C&TC and are making headway in 3 of the Colleges in the University. The institutional advancement campaign is well underway along with faculty giving.

There are many partnerships and councils established, and the institutional advancement campaign is well underway.

We have not encountered any difficulties in this area.

Establish an Advisory Council for both the University and the T&CC that represents the community at large to provide input on how the institutions can better serve the needs of the region.

Action Step 3:
Support economic growth.

We have made significant strides in this area, but have more to do before we can be considered at the 4 level.

Plans are underway but have not been fully implemented.

Continue to expand the partnerships.

Action Step 4:
Expand community outreach activities.

Our activities in this area are just beginning, but we have made progress.

The College Central program is just in its beginning stages.

The Advisory Council established in action step 2.C.1 could assist in promoting this program.

Action Step 5:
Enhance and capitalize upon the intellectual and cultural environment of the region.

We are really getting started and I would rate us in the yellow category.

The School of Fine Arts has expanded its offerings to the off-campus sites, but Student Affairs and Student Government has not.

Offer a variety of programs at all sites and promote the activities to all sites.