Annual Unit NARRATIVE

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Annual Report (Unit Narrative) for Instructional Units

The Annual Report (Unit Narrative) must be completed each year and submitted at the time and date of a Unit's scheduled Planning Hearing.

Planning Cycle

Unit Supervisor

First Name

Last Name

Unit / Department

State the Mission and Vision of the Unit / Department / Division and discuss how both link to the College's Mission (as detailed below).*

Mission Statement: Lawson State Community College provides affordable and accessible quality educational opportunities, promotes economic growth, and enhances the quality of life for the diverse communities it serves. Through varied instructional modes and lifelong learning opportunities, the College prepares students for gainful employment, career advancement, college transfer, and workforce development.

In space provided below, detail this year's major initiatives and accomplishments within the Unit. Do not report faculty accomplishments in this section (which is reserved for a different section of the report). Only discuss Unit accomplishments. Be sure these accomplishments noted support your vision and mission (that was previously discussed). Note: This section provides for unlimited text inputting.

Departmental S.W.O.T Analysis

In this section, discuss the Departments: Strengths, Weaknessess, Upcoming Opportunities and any Threats to the Department (that need addressing)

Name the individual who will responsible for overseeing the implementation of this Action Plan to improve pass rates within the Unit? NOTE: This individual will also be responsible for ensuring the collection of evidence related to this Action Plan. - Copy

First Name

Last Name

Retention Rates & Action Plans

The college has set an internal benchmark of 70% retention for all classes. Instructional Departments, then, should incorporate best practices and the highest level of teaching, advising and retention strategies to ultimately improve student retention within all academic settings. A benchmark is designed to set in place an aim for successfully retaining students within Lawson's instructional programs and serves as a parameter in which the College and Departments can use to pinpoint where targeted improvement is needed within departments.