9 Strategic Direction: Strengthening Organizational Framework Goal Statement: To build efficient, sustainable nursing program operations through stakeholder engagement, continuous improvement, and strategic resource management. Objective 2.1 Achieve and maintain CCNE accreditation through comprehensive self-study development, site visit preparation, and ongoing compliance with accreditation standards. Timeline: Self-study Summer 2026, site visit Fall 2026, decision anticipated Spring 2027 Objective 2.2 Develop and implement Systematic Evaluation Plan (SEP) with defined timelines for curriculum review (annual), policy review (annual), and comprehensive program assessment (ongoing per CCNE standards). Timeline: SEP framework Spring 2026, first full cycle 2026-2027 Objective 2.3 Establish clinical partnership infrastructure: develop and maintain clinical site agreements, implement preceptor recruitment and training programs, and create clinical site evaluation processes. Timeline: Initial agreements ongoing, formal preceptor orientation program Fall 2026, site evaluation tools Spring 2026 Objective 2.4 Define and document faculty/staff roles, responsibilities, and organizational structure; revisit as program grows and new positions are added. Timeline: Initial definitions Spring 2026, annual review, update with each hire Objective 2.5 Build core faculty capacity through mentorship initiatives, support for master/doctoral preparation and specialty certifications, and comprehensive onboarding program for new faculty and staff. Timeline: First cycle of NICE program complete Spring 2026, NurseTim Prof. Development program subscription Fall 2026, ongoing professional development annually per Professional Development Committee; ongoing support for faculty scholarship Objective 2.6 Develop and manage operational budgets supporting program sustainability and growth. Timeline: Annual budget development each spring, completed Fall 2025, ongoing monitoring Objective 2.7 Implement technology systems for clinical placement tracking, simulation scheduling, competency documentation, and student records; optimize workflows as systems mature. Timeline: Core systems beginning Fall 2025: refinement ongoing
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