Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan
2008-2012
GOALS AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
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
- TASTN TRiO P 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 TROP 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