Abstract:
CBT’s goal was to facilitate development of a continuous assessment, planning, and improvement structure for OCC by June 30, 2013. OCC leadership was able to establish some foundations for a continuous assessment and planning model, and the hope is that by the end of 2013-14, a model will be in place. During 2012-13, however, some OCC planning activities that were to become critical planning and assessment cycle components were still in the development stages, such as program review and the educational master plan (EMP).
CBT provided continuous consultation, suggested models of examples of best practices, and provided recommendations regarding EMP, program review, and a culture of evidence. Many of those recommendations supported the development and future implementation of an integrated planning model. This report identifies the “next steps” agreed upon with OCC planning leadership for development of a systematic planning cycle, and the CBT consultant team has made additional recommendations for good practices for planning. Ultimately, the goal is for OCC to coordinate the EMP, a new strategic plan or strategic vision, department plans, KPIs, program review, a technology plan, resource allocation processes, and other selected research and evaluation findings, along with organizational structures, within a culture of evidence, into a cohesive process that enhances student success and institutional effectiveness.
