Academics 

Provide students with exceptional instruction, effective academic support and educational programs which meet industry and community needs. 

Objective 1

Enhance the quality of instruction and academic support services to boost student success rates and improve retention.

• Increase course student success rates to 82 percent
• Increase the fall-to-fall retention rate by 5 percent
• Increase the 3-year graduation rate by 5 percent

Objective 2

Continuously assess, revise, expand or phase out academic programs to maintain a curriculum that aligns with community and industry needs.

• Increase enrollment by at least 3 percent annually
• Increase transfer and job placement rate efficacy by 10 percent

Objective 3

Develop a cohesive course schedule across all modalities, campuses and off-campus instructional sites (OCIS) to support student progression through their academic pathway, ensuring accessibility in terms of timing, delivery methods and locations.

• Increase student enrollment from 8.8 semester credit hours to 10 semester credit hours

Objective 4

Enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of Academic Affairs by upgrading systems and technology, optimizing the organizational structure and significantly advancing faculty development initiatives.

Enrollment

Strengthen recruitment efforts and offer a seamless, supportive enrollment process to drive consistent growth in headcount and full-time equivalent enrollment, while increasing the percentage of high school graduates from Pasco and Hernando Counties who attend PHSC.

Objective 1

Maintain and enhance PHSC’s presence in the community, especially in high schools, effectively utilizing programs and data to increase new student enrollment.

• Achieve overall enrollment growth of at least 3 percent annually
• Reduce transcript evaluation time by 15 percent of college-bound high school students from both of our countries who attend PHSC
• Work with all departments and engage in effective recruitment and enrollment efforts, resulting in an increase of new student enrollment by at least 5 percent annually
• Continue to streamline application processing via Slate and Banner, thereby reducing application processing time by 15 percent compared to the 2023-2024 academic year
• Reduce transcript evaluation carryover by 15 percent compared to the 2023-2024 academic year

Objective 2

Increase the enrollment of high school students in dual enrollment and other accelerated learning programs.

• Grow the number of dual enrollment students by 20 percent over 2023-2024 levels
• Implement quality and process improvement mechanisms related to dual enrollment
• Plan, launch and fully develop a charter high school

Objective 3

Implement strategies that enhance student awareness of available financial aid options to improve access to higher education throughout the District.

• Help ensure that students who complete the FAFSA also submit their PHSC financial aid applications in a timely manner
• Assist in boosting the number of financial aid applications by 20 percent compared to the 2023-2024 academic year
• Double the annual number of hands-on financial aid awareness, including virtual options, across all campuses and external locations in Pasco and Hernando Counties, compared to the 2023-2024 academic year

Objective 4

Achieve enrollment goals by strengthening community and alumni engagement with the College, focusing on building connections with both prospective and current students.

Host multiple campus events each year to connect prospective and/or current students with PHSC alumni who are active in the community’s workforce.

• Annually increase the number of on-campus events aimed at recruiting new students
• Build relationships with local businesses and facilitate inter-departmental collaboration focused on recruiting mid- and later-career students

Objective 5

Substantially expand pathways for skills development, knowledge acquisition and recognition of prior learning, enabling more individuals to earn certifications or licenses.

Objective 6

Establish a comprehensive Welcome Center on the West Campus and a welcome center experience on other campuses to centralize information and services for prospective students and campus visitors.

• Design, secure funding for, and construct a welcoming one-stop-shop facility for a Welcome Center
• Reorganize and optimize structures as necessary to ensure an effective welcome center experience for prospective students and visitors across all campuses

Student Success

Provide a holistic educational experience for students which will support their academic, professional and personal success.

Objective 1

Achieve top 10 ranking among colleges in the Florida State College System for fall-to-fall overall student retention.

• Achieve 100 percent response to faculty alerts and feedback with follow-up on student withdrawals. ▪ Assist students with GPAs below 2.5 who use accessibility services to support increased use of accommodations and campus resources
• Implement cohort advising for first-time college students and those in Journey to Success
• Increase active clubs and organizations to a minimum of 25 clubs/organizations
• Engage 30 percent of students and 60 percent of faculty/staff in events annually. ▪ Complete a needs inventory for food, housing, childcare, transportation, digital access, mental health and accessibility services, with a 100 percent response rate
• Host four annual seminars for student-athletes covering personal growth, health and nutrition, financial literacy and entrepreneurship during the academic year

Objective 2

Achieve a ranking within the top 10 of the Florida College System for average completion rates.

• Double the reverse transfer graduates annually for the next five years and exceed 50 by 2030
• Reduce “D,” “W” and “F” grades in low success classes by 5 percent
• Increase industry certification transfer credits by 10 percent over five years
• Boost completion of gatekeeper math within the first 30 credit hours by 2 percent each year
• Increase students taking Journey to Success with gatekeeper math or English by 10 percent
• Ensure all first-semester students meet with an academic advisor and develop an academic plan
• Achieve a 70 percent graduation rate for student-athletes
• Review and adjust support for 100 percent of students using accessibility services who haven’t completed degrees in three years
• Annually increase tutoring utilization by evaluating and analyzing usage across different modalities

Objective 3

Achieve a continuation rate exceeding 75 percent for Associate in Arts students transferring to a university.

• Develop and implement an incoming student risk analysis based on high school coursework and grades in math, writing and science
• Increase transfer advising/planning services usage by 20 percent and boost attendance at transfer workshops by 30 percent over the next five years

Objective 4

Achieve a workforce placement rate for graduates exceeding 90 percent.

• Over the next five years, effectively educate all students in Associate in Science, Applied Technology diploma, college credit certificate and baccalaureate programs about top local hiring companies and organizations related to their credentials
• Increase student participation in internships and job shadowing by 30 percent over the next five years
• Boost student participation in career-related workshops by 10 percent annually for interviewing skills and resume writing
• Re-implement the graduate/alumni survey and survey of local employers and take action based on the feedback received

External Support, Marketing and Community Partnerships

Secure an increasing level of support from the State, philanthropic community and other sources and advance the College’s mission through strategic marketing, communications, media relations and partnerships.

Objective 1

Enhance the College’s influence and support at local, state and federal levels to secure increased funding, advocate for favorable policies and boost community impact.

• Secure at least one, funded legislative initiative annually which benefits the College’s students, faculty, staff or operations. ▪ Implement a comprehensive strategy for government relations
• Collaborate with the Council of Presidents to ensure that legislative requests align with the College’s needs
• Ensure legislative appropriations align with the College’s funding model by collaborating with federal, state and local representatives
• Leverage existing connections and actively build new relationships with key government and education stakeholders

Objective 2

Increase funding for the College and the PHSC Foundation through enhanced grant support and philanthropic gifts.

• Increase overall philanthropic support by 5 percent each year
• Raise the number of donors by 5 percent annually
• Obtain an annually increasing amount of grant funding
• Expand Foundation assets from $69.5 million to $92 million
• Secure a minimum of two gifts or commitments of $1 million or more

Objective 3

Increase PHSC Foundation funding for the College to enhance initiatives and support student success.

• Raise financial support to at least $1 million annually, an increase of $90,000 based on 2023 levels
• Increase Foundation scholarship awards to $1.6 million annually, reflecting a 23 percent increase from 2023 levels
• Improve impact reporting to donors and strengthen stewardship efforts
• Involve Foundation board members in advocating for PHSC and facilitating connections with potential donors
• Leverage funding from the West Pasco Dental Association and other donors to support student recruitment for dental programs

Objective 4

Fully develop and implement the Institute for Nursing and Allied Health Advancement at the Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch.

• Implement fundraising strategies to secure $1.5 million in matching funds, ensuring the Institute’s sustainability and growth
• Develop and lead a strategic alliance between PHSC and community healthcare partners to define the Institute’s direction and goals, fostering collaboration and enhancing educational and employment opportunities in nursing and allied health fields
• Formalize strategic partnership agreements with at least six local healthcare partners

Objective 5

Increase other community partnerships.

• Establish at least one new major, multi-faceted, corporate partnership annually
• Enhance and solidify existing relationships with community partners

Objective 6

Develop and execute integrated marketing and communications programs to boost community awareness and engagement with PHSC.

• Run regional multi-channel ad campaigns to increase awareness of PHSC, increasing engagement by 20 percent as compared to spring 2024 ad campaigns
• Increase the number of positive media stories about PHSC each year. ▪ Grow engagement on all social media platforms on which PHSC has a presence by 50 percent
• Complete an external assessment of the PHSC website, implement recommended improvements and update the responsibility structure for website pages
• Market the Strategic Plan effectively
• Develop a compelling content strategy to communicate PHSC’s impact which fosters engagement with donors, alumni and community stakeholders
• Design/create and frequently update billboards, banner flags and tabletop displays in the community to boost positive awareness of the College
• Produce and distribute College information to real estate agents, welcome centers in new developments, local businesses and other relevant locations

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PHSC Top 10 Priorities

1. Outstanding Teaching and Learning
2. Responsive Academic Programs –Aligning with community and industry needs
3. Enrollment Growth –Targeting 3 percent annually
4. Retention Rates –Top 10 ranking in Florida College System
5. Completion Rates –Top 10 ranking in Florida College System
6. Associate of Arts Transfer Rate –Exceed 75 percent university transfer rate
7. Workforce Placement –90 percent-plus in graduate job placement
8. High Faculty and Staff Satisfaction
9. Institutional Strength –Finance, facilities, infrastructure and technology
10. Growing Financial Support –External funding increase for the College