During FY19, four (4) task forces were established to develop plans for each strategic direction. The task forces consisted of faculty, staff, and administrators. The plans outlined college goals and objectives and are aligned to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accreditation criteria and Minnesota State metrics. Through a series of meetings, lunch and learn sessions hosted by the College President, and online surveys, task forces solicited feedback from faculty, staff, students, and key stakeholders such as advisory and foundation board members to finalize each plan.
Taskforce Members
Student Success Taskforce
Joan Bernard, Information Technology Faculty
Andrea Buettner, Math Faculty
Dr. Leanne Rogstad, Vice President of Academic Affairs, co-chair
Jessica Lauritsen, Vice President of Student Affairs, co-chair
Alison Leintz, Academic Dean
Debra Newgard, Interim Dean of Enrollment Services
Sue Schmitz, Director of Student Life & Career Development
Jeff Thorstad, Automated Robotics Faculty
Lisa Yaeger, Special Assistant to the President
Sang Yang, Director of OneStop
Equity & Inclusion Taskforce
Jonathan Aldana, Director of TRiO Student Support Services
Monica Erling, Sociology Faculty
Mark Johnson, Academic Dean
Joan Kieren, Business Faculty
Rachael Kolles, Finance Administrative Assistant
Alison Leintz, Academic Dean
Jean Maierhofer, Associate Vice President of Equity & Inclusion, chair
Sue Schmitz, Director of Student Life & Career Development
Susan Thaemert, Dental Assistant Faculty
Jeff Thorstad, Automated Robotics Engineering Technology Faculty
Corey Young, Assistant Director of Admissions & Outreach
Quality Education Taskforce
Jacqueline (Jackie) L. Bymark, Dental Assistant Faculty
Ravi K. Gupta, Director of Technology & Innovation
Jason Kopp, Vice President of Technology, chair
Jeffrey G. Peterson, Business Faculty
Shannon R. Thomas, Interim Director of Institutional Research
Dan Weishaar, Marine/Motor Sports Technology Faculty
Joe Wightkin, Associate Vice President of Operations and Auxiliary Services
Resources Taskforce
Nairobi Abrams, Vice President of Advancement, chair
Amy Bloedel, Director of Finance
Ravi K. Gupta, Director of Technology & Innovation
Alexandra (Lexa) Kandola, Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs
Matt Leaf, Academic Dean
Joe Wightkin, Associate Vice President of Operations and Auxiliary Services
Rik Stirling, Audio Production Faculty*
*Deceased