The Planning Team has received feedback and are word-smithing the document. Mr. Krause noted the next step is to look at the college's mission statement and establish strategic goals. The Team will work through January to establish over arching goals, and February to identify key objectives to go with the goals. The college will need to reduce expenditures accordingly. Each unit will decide how to apportion this amount.
Exceptions are the areas of strategic planning, admissions, and marketing.
These operations are crucial to achieving objectives related to our long-range institutional direction and stability. President Zimmerman will notify the campus community via letter and prepare a statement for the media. In context of Pioneer Net and to improve internet service, we can provide enhanced services by entering into a contract with a student portal service. Some of the positive aspects are a significant reduction in cost for a two-year contract. The Time Cruiser version matches Datatel.