2008-2012
GOAL I: KNOWLEDGE AND INNOVATION
Strategic Initiatives
Initiate programs to address needs of TRIO
Update, develop and post on the state website a membership directory annually
Enhance learning Community
Strengthen TRIO ties
Progress Indicators
TN TRIO will maintain a website which provides links to information updates per TRIO Programs
TN TRIO will provide online information updates per departments
TN TRIO will maintain a website which provides links to information updates per TRIO Programs
TN TRIO will increase % of online activity at the website
GOAL II: ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Strategic Initiatives
Promote scholarships and learning
Administer a mentoring program for members
Support TRIO student activities designed to prepare participants for success
Maximize our impact by enhancing our resources in the educational community
Progress Indicators
TN TRIO will award at least six scholarships to TRIO students in the state each year
Enhancing the TN TRIO learning experience for all members by conducting a Mentoring workshop at the TN TRiO Conference each year
TN TRIO will sponsor Scholars/Academic Bowl and research projects for TRIO participants each year
TN TRIO will Sponsor a TRIO day each year
GOAL III: MEMBERSHIP
Strategic Initiatives
Increase and enhance member involvement
Recruit and retain members
Strengthen recruitment of membership
Increase the capacity of effective communication
Conduct a TRIO Achievers Recognition
Renew and maintain an Alumni Association
Contact new alumni annually to join the Association
Progress Indicators
TN TRIO will increase percent of member involvement by three percent each year
TN TRIO will increase number of new members and percentage of members returning by five percent each year
TN TRIO will increase number of new members in leadership positions
TN TRIO will increase number of members with leadership/committee experience
TN TRIO will present a TRIO Achievers Recognition during the TN TRIO Conference each year
TN TRIO will establish an online network and database of members
TN TRIO will develop and post on the state website a membership directory annually
GOAL IV: LEADERSHIP
Strategic Initiatives
Strengthen and expand partnerships with Community hosting TN TRIO Conference
Enhance relationships through State Initiatives
Increase Public awareness
Strengthen strategic and financial positions
Develop financial resources to support activities and initiatives of the organization
Demonstrate responsible stewardship of its fund
Support and assist the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE)
Progress Indicators
TN TRIO will engage in fund raising activities with the Community
TN TRIO will increase focus by hosting a State Initiative TRIO Day
TN TRIO will have direct involvement in activities in the community hosting TRIO conferences
TN TRIO will continue to seek and secure alternative funding sources (i.e. grants, donations, financial partnerships)
TN TRIO will solicit support from its individual members and their projects
TN TRIO will continue to maintain accurate and timely financial records and submit fiscal year records to an external review
TN TRIO will continue to submit an audit review to the membership at the SAEOPP Annual Conference during the TN TRIO Business Meeting
TN TRIO will meet its Fair Share to COE annually
GOAL V: LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Strategic Initiatives
Partnership with Sister Programs
Workshops to aid Programs
Expand educational opportunities
Support for TRIO Programs
Develop relationships with policymakers
Encourage post-secondary institutions and/or community agencies to seek funding for TRIO programs in those areas
Progress Indicators
TN TRIO will enhance relationships with Programs to assist with meeting grant objectives
TN TRIO will provided workshops to present best practices in promoting services in program areas
TN TRIO will assist TRIO personnel in understanding procedures and regulations governing TRIO programs
Encourage and support the development of new TRIO programs within the state
TN TRIO will promote the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE)
TN TRIO will assist and support members to publicize and advocate for TRIO