Thank you again for those who were able to attend the State of the College address. Your presence gives me strength, and is a reminder of how blessed I am to be a part of this community. 

I am sending this email to correct a mistake. There were multiple pages of my notes missing in my materials, and I was unable to share the accomplishments of the Division of Student Affairs and Diversity and Information Technology Resources. These two areas, and the rockstars who work within them, have achieved some of the most exponential growth in the college. They have also made an exponential impact on student recruitment, retention, completion, belonging, and overall success. The professionals in these divisions don’t need me to share any of this. They do the work because it is their calling. Regardless, they deserve it, and I wanted to share what I planned to say. You can see my intended comments below, and they will also be added to the PowerPoint. 

Thank you again to all of our employees for your incredible efforts. The state of the college is strong because of you, and I look forward to what is to come!

Division of Student Affairs and Diversity

Student Engagement & Experience

• Relaunched Student Engagement and First-Year Experience, increasing programming with 24 events attended by 1,770+ students in 2024-25.

Advising & Support

• Created Pathway advising, expanding advising staff in Allied Health to support selective programs.

Community Partnerships

• TRIO programs (Educational Talent Search & Upward Bound) met 100% objectives, serving 700 students from local schools.

• Workforce Equity Initiative supported 700 students in high-paying fields like healthcare and real estate.

Equity Center & Support Services

• Launched the Equity Center offering DEI training and services, including a new Food Pantry for students.

Campus Safety & Mental Health

• Expanded campus police services to 24/7 coverage, praised by students for their care.

• Increased Mental Health services with new counselor hire and stronger external agency partnerships.

Financial Aid & Student Resources

• Streamlined FAFSA process and launched document attachment via Pioneer Portal for secure submissions.

• Implemented Handshake for College Work-Study to replace paper applications, mirroring outside job hiring processes.

One Million Degrees Partnership

• Relaunched support for 60 Men of Color with academic and financial wrap-around services.

Athletic Achievements

• Notable academic and athletic success: 12 students earned 4.0 GPAs, with significant sports accolades, including NJCAA honors for multiple athletes.

• Men’s Soccer 2022 National Championship 

Campus Wellness & Academic Support

• Opened a modern fitness center and expanded tutoring services with online access during evenings and weekends.

• Delivered 600+ certification exams, supporting student and community career growth.

Transfer & Accessibility Support

• Provided transfer info to 4,200+ students, supporting their transition to four-year institutions.

• Collaborated with ITR to enhance D2L accessibility for students with disabilities.

Faculty & Staff Development

• 50+ staff completed Tier 1 Safe Space Training to support LGBTQIA+ students.

• Recruiting a new full-time personal counselor to meet growing student needs.

Information Technology Resources

Initiated foundational changes to ITR culture, setting the stage for a multi-year transformation. This past year has been pivotal in fostering a collaborative and adaptive environment, aligning our technology initiatives with PSC’s goals.  ITR has pivoted from a state of dispersed efforts and unclear objectives to a focused and strategic direction under visionary leadership. 

Accelerating ITR Projects with Bond Funds Enhancing Educational and Operational Capabilities

• Technology Renewal Program designed to improve the educational tools and facilities available to our students and faculty. This includes new lab/testing centers, upgraded classroom technologies, and refreshed hardware for both students, faculty, and staff, ensuring that our community has access to cutting-edge resources.

• Comprehensive Infrastructure and Resilience Enhancement Program (CIREP) designed to significantly enhance our technological infrastructure ensuring that our network and data management systems are more robust, secure, and efficient.  Three key projects have been identified: 1) Switch Infrastructure Upgrade, 2) Firewall Replacement, 3) Backup and Disaster Recovery.

Institutional Improvements - Developed and enhanced the Institutional Research Dashboard, significantly improving data accessibility and decision-making processes. Over the past year, ITR has successfully fulfilled more than 175 reporting requests, providing critical insights that support strategic planning and institutional effectiveness. This achievement underscores our commitment to leveraging technology for data-driven decision-making aligned with PSC’s goals.  

Enterprise Applications - Advanced the stability and efficiency of Enterprise Applications by migrating the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to the cloud, ensuring greater reliability and scalability. Additionally, implemented Self-Service Purchase Orders (PO) and Requisitions, streamlining procurement processes, and enhancing user accessibility. These initiatives mark a significant step toward modernizing PSC’s technology infrastructure to better support institutional operations.

Process Reimagine and Redesign (PRR) - Revolutionized operational efficiency through the Process Reimagine and Redesign (PRR) initiative, successfully completing over 266 process evaluations and delivering more than 130 strategic recommendations. This transformative effort has optimized workflows, eliminated inefficiencies, and enhanced overall institutional effectiveness.

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