Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan

2008-2012

GOALS AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

GOAL I: KNOWLEDGE AND INNOVATION

Strategic Initiatives

  • Initiate programs to address needs of TRIO

  • Update, develop and post on the state website a membership directory annually

  • Enhance learning Community

  • Strengthen TRIO ties

Progress Indicators

  • TN TRIO will maintain a website which provides links to information updates per TRIO Programs

  • TN TRIO will provide online information updates per departments

  • TN TRIO will maintain a website which provides links to information updates per TRIO Programs

  • TN TRIO will increase % of online activity at the website

GOAL II: ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Strategic Initiatives

  • Promote scholarships and learning

  • Administer a mentoring program for members

  • Support TRIO student activities designed to prepare participants for success

  • Maximize our impact by enhancing our resources in the educational community

Progress Indicators

  • TN TRIO will award at least six scholarships to TRIO students in the state each year

  • Enhancing the TN TRIO learning experience for all members by conducting a Mentoring workshop at the TN TRiO Conference each year

  • TN TRIO will sponsor Scholars/Academic Bowl and research projects for TRIO participants each year

  • TN TRIO will Sponsor a TRIO day each year

GOAL III: MEMBERSHIP

Strategic Initiatives

  • Increase and enhance member involvement

  • Recruit and retain members

  • Strengthen recruitment of membership

  • Increase the capacity of effective communication

  • Conduct a TRIO Achievers Recognition

  • Renew and maintain an Alumni Association

  • Contact new alumni annually to join the Association

Progress Indicators

  • TN TRIO will increase percent of member involvement by three percent each year

  • TN TRIO will increase number of new members and percentage of members returning by five percent each year

  • TN TRIO will increase number of new members in leadership positions

  • TN TRIO will increase number of members with leadership/committee experience

  • TN TRIO will present a TRIO Achievers Recognition during the TN TRIO Conference each year

  • TN TRIO will establish an online network and database of members

  • TN TRIO will develop and post on the state website a membership directory annually

GOAL IV: LEADERSHIP

Strategic Initiatives

  • Strengthen and expand partnerships with Community hosting TN TRIO Conference

  • Enhance relationships through State Initiatives

  • Increase Public awareness

  • Strengthen strategic and financial positions

  • Develop financial resources to support activities and initiatives of the organization

  • Demonstrate responsible stewardship of its fund

  • Support and assist the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE)

Progress Indicators

  • TN TRIO will engage in fund raising activities with the Community

  • TN TRIO will increase focus by hosting a State Initiative TRIO Day

  • TN TRIO will have direct involvement in activities in the community hosting TRIO conferences

  • TN TRIO will continue to seek and secure alternative funding sources (i.e. grants, donations, financial partnerships)

  • TN TRIO will solicit support from its individual members and their projects

  • TN TRIO will continue to maintain accurate and timely financial records and submit fiscal year records to an external review

  • TN TRIO will continue to submit an audit review to the membership at the SAEOPP Annual Conference during the TN TRIO Business Meeting

  • TN TRIO will meet its Fair Share to COE annually

GOAL V: LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Strategic Initiatives

  • Partnership with Sister Programs

  • Workshops to aid Programs

  • Expand educational opportunities

  • Support for TRIO Programs

  • Develop relationships with policymakers

  • Encourage post-secondary institutions and/or community agencies to seek funding for TRIO programs in those areas

Progress Indicators

  • TN TRIO will enhance relationships with Programs to assist with meeting grant objectives

  • TN TRIO will provided workshops to present best practices in promoting services in program areas

  • TN TRIO will assist TRIO personnel in understanding procedures and regulations governing TRIO programs

  • Encourage and support the development of new TRIO programs within the state

  • TN TRIO will promote the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE)

  • TN TRIO will assist and support members to publicize and advocate for TRIO