Institutional Research & Effectiveness - 2003-2004 Institutional Effectiveness Plans
Volunteer State Community College

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Athletics
Account Number:  2-51000 

Related College Strategic Goal & Objective	Objective (Please number each objective and provide a detailed description)	Measurable Outcome Directly Related to the Objective	Expected Cost (Budget: Adequate or Increase $______)	Steps for Assessing Outcomes for each Objective
IV, 2	Provide professional development for athletic coaches.	67% of the full-time coaches’ professional development needs will be addressed.	$3,000 - $4,000 in professional development (Will request through Professional Development Committee)	1.  Identify the type and benefit of professional development needed.   2.  Coach will request professional development and provide flyers and costs.   3.  Approval of Athletic Director and Vice President   4.  Approval of Professional Development Committee
I, 4	Develop a pilot tracking system for student athletes, which includes progress reports, end of year surveys, and retention rates.	100% of student athletes will be tracked beginning Spring 2004.	Adequate	1.  Work with Institutional Research to develop a student-athlete database for tracking purposes.   2. Develop an end of year survey for tracking athletes.  Include aid received, graduation, and transfer info.   3. Work with the Counselor/Coordinator of Athlete Services and Orientation to refine the progress report system.   4. Request for athletic department to have control over NCAA code in SIS.
Goal XI Obj. 1 & 2	Explore fund raising opportunities in cooperation with the Vice President for Resource Development.	1.  100%     participation from all coaches (head & assistant) in exploring opportunities for fund raising. 2.By June 2003, will have fund raising initiative identified.	Adequate	1. Research other community colleges to determine what fund raising activities are in place.   2.  Explore avenues for receiving grant money for athletics.   3.  Identify areas to fund with money raised.   4.  Identify publicity strategies with Office of Public Relations.