Strategic Plan

Environmental Scan 2011-2012

2008-12 Strategic Plan

2002-07 Report Card

Purpose

Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science was formed for the purpose of preparing men and women for careers in nursing and other health-related educational programs in a Christian environment. The Board of Trustees reaffirmed the Mission, College Goals, and Vision in April 2007 and established this strategic plan.

This Plan is based on the Baldrige National Quality Program Education Criteria for Performance Excellence. There are seven Priorities which guide Strategies for each academic (fiscal) year. Key Performance Indicators specify the rationale, data/information source(s), measure(s), and target(s) for those Strategies.

STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND INITIATIVES

1. Students

   GSC will provide programs and services that optimize student success and address the real needs of students.

2. Academics

   GSC will provide a high quality academic environment.

3. Knowledge

   GSC will be an exemplary model of a learning-focused institution.

4. Personnel

   GSC will improve professional development, faculty scholarship, and the work environment and processes.

5. Environment

   GSC will address internal needs (facilities, technology, capacity and access, operations) and external challenges (marketing, environmental scanning, competition).

6. Partnerships

   GSC will have productive and mutually beneficial relationships with the community, higher education organizations, business (health care), local schools, and regional colleges and universities.

7. Resources

   GSC will obtain grants and build upon private fundraising and public support.