Priority and Metrics
- Secure a more permanent facility in Willimantic.
- Identify complete programs that can be offered at the Willimantic site including aligned credit and non-credit offerings to high wage/high demand programs to position economic development in Willimantic.
- Create an Entrepreneurship Center to serve as an incubator for small businesses.
- Invest in and appropriately staff academic and student support services and infrastructure that meet the needs of our Willimantic population.
- A permanent location is secured for our Willimantic site and a facilities plan is created to identify needed repairs and renovation for ongoing and expanded programming.
- An analysis is conducted to identify needed programming at the Willimantic campus in alignment to the regional labor market, culminating with a report that outlines next steps and future new programs to be offered in the space.
- A space is identified in the permanent Willimantic location to house the Entrepreneurship Center.
- The college establishes a partnership with the Eastern Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) and the Connecticut Small Business Association (SBA) to support the Entrepreneurship Center.
- Staffing plan and schedule are developed for the Willimantic site, reviewed each semester, and adjusts based on enrollment and course offerings.
- Student facing services and hours are communicated to the public via the website and other social media means.