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ACCC SymposiumACCC Symposium

Mobilizing for Learner Success:A Leadership Perspective

Donna J. Allan, Ph.D.President & CEO

Lethbridge Community College

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The Value of MissionThe Value of Mission

Our Mission is to… Business Plan 1997 – 2000 (BP9700): …develop the present

and future workforce by providing high quality lifelong learning opportunities based upon knowledge and skills required by the community, business and industry.

 New Beginnings 2000 – 2003 (NB2000): …same as BP9700 Learning for Life 2004 – 2007 (L4L): …provide a high quality,

innovative learning environment, which prepares learners for success in the workforce.

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Goals and MeasurementsGoals and Measurements

Goals

Performance MeasuresInternal Key Performance Indicators / Satisfaction Surveys

Customized at LCC for specific outcome measurement

Used for Performance Based Budgeting analysis

Completers’ Surveys

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Organizing and RecognizingOrganizing and Recognizing

Maximizing results through effective structure and recognition:

Academic Centres

Quality Services

Staff involvement

Professional Development

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Our Current FocusOur Current Focus

Learning for Life (L4L) Goals:

Institutional Sustainability

Strengthen Partnerships

Enhance Learning

Emphasize Quality and Accountability

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The Little Fish That CouldThe Little Fish That Could

What does Nemo teach us about leading the effort to

mobilize for learner success?

Use what you know and believe in what you can do

Champions can run into resistance that can be overcome

Dive in and solicit help from othersBe encouraging and positive

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The Little Fish That CouldThe Little Fish That Could

What does Nemo teach us about leading the effort to

mobilize for learner success?

A sense of urgency can help

Working together is powerful

Celebrating success is important

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Success Looks Like:Success Looks Like:

“I felt confident graduating from the program. The practicums make you extremely qualified.”

Chantell Soroka

Child and Youth Care ’02

“My instructors put in the extra effort needed to help me reach my full potential.”

José RaudaBusiness Administration ‘03

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Success Looks Like:Success Looks Like:

“LCC’s fast-tracked Multimedia program gave me valuable employability skills within a reasonable amount of time.”

Brad YoungMultimedia Production ’98LCC New Media Manager

“Every class that I was involved in, I apply to my job every day. How many people can say that?”

Kirby Maronda

Interior Design and Drafting Technology ’02

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Success Looks Like:Success Looks Like:

“I chose LCC because of the high employability rate in Criminal Justice after graduation.”

Anita GerwingCriminal Justice ’03

“This is an institution that strives to maintain its programs at the highest level.”

Michael Wiebe

Computer Information Technology ’03

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Success Looks Like:Success Looks Like:“I’ve been extremely pleased with the service and assistance I have received at LCC ever since I walked through the front doors.”

Rachel HoofSpecial Needs Teacher Assistant ’04

“I didn’t know when I started that it would make such a difference to be able to relate the information being taught in the classroom to what happens in the ‘real world’.”

Jeremy LangemannCommercial Cooking ’94

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Lethbridge Community CollegeLethbridge Community College

ACCC Symposium:Mobilizing for Learner Success

January 2004

Thank You!