As we progress in our Middle States Self-Study process, we are keeping as our framework the Institutional Priorities developed by the Self Study Team input by the entire campus community. The main purpose of developing these Priorities resulted in identifying the most integral priorities which have shaped and guided Hudson Valley’s journey to become the community of teaching and learning that it is now, at this time.
Through this thoughtful and collaborative process, four priorities became clear: to build upon the college’s ability to help students achieve their goals, to continually enhance academic excellence, to build upon and broaden Hudson Valley’s integration within the larger community, and, last but certainly not of least importance, to cultivate the culture of the campus community.
Hudson Valley agrees that these four Institutional Priorities form the foundation upon which a positive and meaningful student experience is built, and provide a stronger, richer framework for the Self-Study process. Moreover, the current proposed Priorities reflect the essence of the six Strategic Plan Priorities as well. The synergy between Hudson Valley’s Institutional Priorities, Mission, Core Values, and the seven Middle States Standards of Excellence is clear and the Hudson Valley Self-Study Team is confident that these priorities will effectively guide the college through an objective, comprehensive, and meaningful examination of Hudson Valley, and to “become a better version of ourselves.”
The Self Study Institutional Priorities, in their entirety, are as follows:
Institutional Priorities
Institutional Priority I: Increase Student Achievement
Hudson Valley’s first priority is to increase student achievement. Through an objective and honest self-examination of the complete student experience, inclusive of academic and support programming, administrative services, and co- and extra-curricular activities, the college will use the results to improve retention rates, graduation rates, transfer rates, and employment rates. In addition, Hudson Valley is striving to narrow the achievement gaps of students from underrepresented groups and to provide the best student experience possible for all students.
Institutional Priority II: Enhance Academic Excellence
Hudson Valley acknowledges that the foundation of the student experience is built on the college’s academic quality. As the college endeavors to continually improve academic programming and services, it seeks to use assessment data as effectively as possible including program learning outcomes achievement, Institutional Student Learning Outcomes and General Education outcomes, and the Five-Year Program Review process. Moreover, the college looks to expand professional development opportunities in support of innovative and effective teaching and learning and leadership skills.
Institutional Priority III: Broaden Community Engagement and Expand Partnerships
Being an integral part of the local and regional community, Hudson Valley continually seeks to maintain and develop strong alliances with SUNY, Rensselaer County and the college’s numerous community partners. The college is committed to developing relevant programming to meet community, regional, state and global employment needs and to expand internship and employment opportunities with business, industry and government agencies.
Institutional Priority IV: Cultivate Campus Culture
Hudson Valley recognizes the importance of campus culture to the student experience and to the college community overall. The college’s goal is to ensure all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors feel welcomed, valued and respected. However, the college is aware the campus culture needs improvement based on the student opinion survey and employee satisfaction survey assessment results. The college is looking to further cultivate inclusivity, transparency, communication, shared governance and civility. Hudson Valley strives and aspires to heighten awareness and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion to help foster respect among all campus community members.
Published: Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:05:30 +0000 by m.geehan