Mission
In alignment with FSW’s Strategic Directions, the mission of Dedicate to Graduate (D2G) is to focus the efforts of all college programs and activities towards providing educational access to our region and keeping students on path from enrollment to degree and credential attainment. These efforts will support transfer and attainment of jobs with value in the labor market—and will achieve equity in those outcomes
FSW Strategic Directions
- Expand educational access.
- Advance a world-class educational experience.
- Innovate online and distance education.
- Prepare students for a globally competitive workforce.
- Create a culture focused on inclusion and continuous improvement.
Four Pillars of D2G: Creating a Guided Path for Every Student
- Clarify the Path
- Help Students Get on a Path
- Help Students Stay on Their Path
- Ensure Students are Learning
Outcomes of our Efforts
- Increased persistence and completion rates.
- Improved achievement of student academic and career goals as demonstrated through credential acquisition.
- Enhanced processes and procedures that can be assessed, improved and replicated by the College.
- Well-developed cross-departmental teams together to enhance a sense of community responsibility for the student experience.
- Documented measures and reporting tied into the College’s Effectiveness Plans.
Academic & Career Pathways Navigation Team
Co-Chairs
- Dr. Christy Gilfert, Associate Vice President, Enrollment Services
- Dr. Brian Page, Dean, School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Members
- Dr. Judith Bilsky, Vice President of Academic Affairs
- Dr. April Fleming, Dean, School of Education
- Andrae Jones, Director, Student Technology and Strategy
- Dr. Martin McClinton, Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs
- Dr. Ian Neuhard, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Priorities
- Dr. April Palmer, Associate Vice President, Student Life
- Whitney Rhyne, Assistant Vice President, Workforce Education
- Alex Schimel, Director, Academic Advising