Elevate Our Organization

Foster an environment that is safe, collaborative, resilient and nimble.

Goals

Implement and expand technology infrastructure that is equitable for all. Recruit, Enroll and Retain

Status Goal
95% Complete Initiate Papercut secure printing to control quality and student printing.

Promote sustainable practices in campus operations. Recruit and Retain

Status Goal
80% Complete Determine benchmarks for key areas to ensure sustainability (GIA-initiated sustainability updates, recycling promotion, composting in DUC/TCC).
80% Complete Partner with grants to look at new opportunities to promote native plants and replacement shelters.

Accomplished

Implement a vibrant Master Facilities Plan focused on preventative maintenance, assessment, planning, building health and safety and educational flexibility. Recruit, Enroll and Retain

Status Goal
100% Complete Conduct a building and grounds assessment and update the MFT.
100% Complete Develop project timelines for building renovation priorities and funding needs.
100% Complete Develop a process to monitor infrastructure assets and maintenance repairs.

Implement and expand technology infrastructure that is equitable for all. Recruit, Enroll and Retain

Status Goal
100% Complete Provide all faculty and staff with an SMS texting platform (zoom phone with chat).
100% Complete Install high-availability firewall pairs in Peosta, Dubuque and Calmar to replace single units.
100% Complete Implement a device management system to manage all College devices.
100% Complete Utilize Pathify to provide a multi-audience portal experience.

Create a customer service “wow” factor in everything we do. Recruit, Enroll and Retain

Status Goal
100% Complete Create cross-functional teams to achieve strategic plan outcomes.

Contact Us About Our Strategic Plan

Kathy Nacos-Burds
Kathleen Nacos-Burds, Ph.D.
Vice President of Teaching and Learning
  • Email: nacos-burdsk@nicc.edu
  • Phone: 844.642.2338, ext. 2135