Strategic Plan

Academics

• Academic program analysis – cost/benefit of all programs with low enrollment
• Streamline academic programs (2+2, 4-year partnerships)
• Add industry specific programs relevant to the region
• Identify additional resources to help underprepared students transition into college-level courses

Student Services

• Create and deploy the College's first Strategic Enrollment Management Plan to provide a comprehensive strategy and process to increase student enrollment, improve retention, and increase graduation rates.
• Explore additional Student Life activities, including the expansion of Nighthawk Athletics, based on student feedback, demand, and feasibility.
• Examine Student Services policies and procedures to ensure alignment with the College's mission and vision.
• Review the College's enrollment funnel to effectively nurture prospects and maximize the chances of converting them into students.
• Assess Student Services organizational structure to best support long-term goals of the department and the institution.

Workforce & Community Outreach

• Nurture partnerships with local industries
• Develop outreach programs and events that advance the college’s visibility and partnerships in the community
• Consider new short-term programs aligned with workforce needs that offer stackable credentials and crosswalk to credit programs
• Identify creative ways to further the reach of NPC Makerspace
• Expand programs for adult learners and local community members

Automation

• Investments in IT infrastructure, software, and hardware to support student success and operational efficiency
• Develop a campus master plan for automation, including a comprehensive assessment of current efforts

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Review current pay structures (Quality Pay)
• Conduct cost/benefit analysis on current employee benefits
• Expand professional development opportunities, focus on developing new and future leaders

Campus Facilities & Safety

• Create student gathering spaces in a variety of buildings
• Focus on safety/security needs and conducting drills
• Develop plan and cost analysis for campus wide signage

Funding

• Seek opportunities for additional grants
• Work with our community in support of private funding and student support
• Consider new/additional needs due to expanding housing and events
• Analyze spending trends – identify areas for potential savings and increased earnings

Academic Excellence

Enhance academic programs and curriculum to provide high-quality education that prepares students for success in both their careers and personal growth.

Strategic Goals

• Provide a comprehensive educational experience that promotes student collaboration, retention, and success.
• Explore new and strengthen existing educational opportunities between academic divisions and community partnerships.
• Assess program offerings to ensure they are meeting the needs of students, community, and campus using improved technology and facilities.
• Evaluate the quality and currency of programs to guarantee the transition to bachelor’s degree programs or to the workplace.
• Integrate co-curricular engagement and experiential learning into academic programs to foster student success and campus community.
• Ensure that academic programs develop communication, analytical, and discipline­ specific skills as well as a commitment to professional, ethical, and respectful conduct in accordance with the college’s general education philosophy.
• Foster academic freedom and instructor autonomy, while maintaining professional standards.

Student-Focused Services

Ensure that students receive personalized support through comprehensive services that promote academic achievement, well-being, and a positive college experience.

Strategic Goals

• Provide affordable and accessible educational opportunities.
• Strengthen comprehensive support services and resources to enrich students’ learning experiences.  
• Promote a campus culture that encourages holistic safety and care for others.
• Advance career readiness and post-graduation success through intentional academic and support programming.
• Develop a comprehensive approach to student success that supports all educational pathways and promotes seamless progression through every stage of the academic journey. 

Employee Commitment

Cultivate a dedicated and motivated workforce through professional development and recognition, fostering a positive organizational culture to ensure long-term success.

Strategic Goals

• Recruit high-caliber, values-aligned talent who enhance NPC’s culture and drive organizational excellence.
• Enhance employee retention by cultivating a workplace rooted in engagement, respect, recognition, trust, and continuous growth opportunities.
• Foster an organizational culture where professional development is ongoing, encouraged, and valued across all departments.

Community Partnerships

Build and nurture relationships with local organizations, businesses, and stakeholders to create collaborative opportunities that support student learning and community growth.

Strategic Goals

• Expand and cultivate strategic partnerships that provide career opportunities for students.
• Seek internal and external partnerships to expand our role as a partner in economic and community development.
• Forge and strengthen community and corporate partners to develop educational programs and services that correlate to regional workforce and industry specific needs.
• Initiate and ensure student success through delivery of quality programming that generates essential work skills while promoting a culture of life-long learning.
• Enhance community impact by expanding fundraising efforts, increasing outreach activities, and fostering deeper leadership engagement.

Resources

Provide essential tools, technologies, and facilities that enhance the learning experience, while also prioritizing campus safety to create a secure and supportive environment for students, faculty, and staff.

Strategic Goals

• Strengthen and develop strategic partnerships to advance robust and diversified revenue streams resulting in financial stability.
• Attain technologies that increase automation to better serve the institutional mission and the needs of students, employees, and community partners.
• Develop a comprehensive plan to replace or renovate outdated campus buildings to ensure they meet current educational needs, provide a safe and accessible environment, and align with the college’s long-term sustainability goals.
• Cultivate philanthropic funding through community engagement to directly support scholarships, student services, and campus initiatives.