College Tech Prep Strategic Planning Survey
December 12, 2002 Dear Survey Participant: North Carolina College Tech Prep is asking you to participate in a survey as we revise our College Tech Prep strategic plan. We would like your assistance in this effort and hope you will take a few minutes to complete this survey. We are looking for a range of opinions, so please copy and distribute this survey to two or three others (current or former students, counselors, faculty, chamber of commerce, employers, and parents). Return completed survey on or before December 23, 2002 to Temeka Hester. You may respond to this by: 1) Direct reply to this e-mail, 2) E-mail to hestert@ncccs.cc.nc.us, or 3) Fax (919) 733-0680. Thank you for your help. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Strategic Perceptions
In your opinion, rank the major external opportunities available for College Tech Prep to pursue in the next five years. (Rank: 6 the highest, 1 the lowest) Change in economic conditions Change in diversity of population Change in technology Change in school/college enrollment Change in state and federal education expectations Other: In your opinion, rank the major external challenges that College Tech Prep must overcome in the next five years to reach its potential? (Rank: 6 the highest, 1 the lowest) Change in traditional employment opportunities Change in technical skill job requirements Change in local, state, and federal funding patterns Change in state and federal student achievement programs Change in Articulation, Huskins, and Dual Enrollment initiatives Other:
Performance Strengths and Needs
List the major strengths of College Tech Prep (Rank: 6 the highest, 1 the lowest) College Tech Prep vision and core values Opportunities for seamless secondary and post secondary transition Business and education partnerships Statewide definition Focused educational delivery system Other:
List the principal areas for improvement of College Tech Prep. (Rank: 6 the highest, 1 the lowest) Communicating College Tech Prep to parents, students, and faculty Updating College Tech Prep goals Increasing the opportunities for secondary and post secondary faculty to work together Giving credence and motivation for local College Tech Prep efforts Increasing the opportunities for professional development for staff Other: Comments: Use attached sheet for any comments. Would you be willing to participate in a Phone Follow Up? If yes: Name: Check all that apply: Administrator Faculty Phone: Counselor Parent Student Best time to call: Business Person Other:
Thank you again for your time
Kenneth W. Smith, Section Chief, Department of Public Instruction (919) 807-3870 kesmith@dpi.state.nc.us Robert J. Witchger, Associate Director for College Tech Prep (919) 733-7051 ext. 447 witchgerb@ncccs.cc.nc.us
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