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We have found it useful to distinguish between the functions of data collection and dissemination; structured analysis; and closing the loop. It is through the consideration and analysis of collected data that challenges can be identified and strategies and plans formulated to ensure the strategic plan is implemented effectively . Closing the loop between aspirational outcomes of the strategic plan and outcomes data requires not only the collection of data, but its analysis and the development and implementation of corrective actions. In addition to annual AIMs where the vice presidents present an analysis of progress relative to the strategic plan, the vice presidents also meet annually with the president to assess progress. These meetings result in the development of annual institutional goals that are derivative of the strategic plan, widely disseminated to the College community and posted on the Institutional Research webpage. 2015 ‐ 16 institutional goals are provided in Appendix 5.9 . The annual institutional goals are implemented through the College’s various administrative councils and area heads. Publication of Outcomes Data The assessment process results in the accumulation of substantial amounts of data and numerous reports. To facilitate access to this information, the College has developed a public webpage ( Appendix 5.7 ) dedicated to this purpose, which can be accessed through College’s homepage. It contains links to:  A description of the Institutional Research and Planning Committee ( Appendix 5.10 )  Factbook , a compendium of College key indicators ( Appendix 5.1 )  The College’ assessment plan ( Appendix 5.6 )  Annual Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) reports  Annual institutional goals (see Appendix 5.9 for 2015 ‐ 16 institutional goals)  Presentations at Annual Implementation Meetings (AIMs) (see Appendix 5.8 for examples of presentations)  Results of various College surveys (see Appendix 5.11 for examples) 5  Information on accreditation, including the College’s most recent self ‐ study and the accreditors’ evaluation report  The College president’s annual State of the College addresses (see Appendix 5.12 for an example) Factbook ( Appendix 5.1 ), which longitudinally tracks the College’s key performance indicators, is updated at least annually. It consists of about 68 separate figures in PDF format, most of which are accessible to the public. Figures generally present data for several years in graphical and tabular form. The PowerPoint slides used to generate the PDF figures in Factbook are posted in a folder on the College’s email system that is accessible to upper ‐ level management. In the fall of each year, the vice presidents and their staff update the slides with the most recent year’s data. The new slides are compiled by the director, formatted for uniformity, converted to PDF files and posted on Factbook .

5 Survey results are password protected. Appendix 5.11 provides highlights of recent surveys.

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