Summer 2015
WNCC
STRATEGIC PLAN
WNCC conducted a community study during which
116 local business and community leaders from around
the western Nebraska Panhandle were asked questions
about the regional economic climate, WNCC’s
effectiveness, and the regional workforce. WNCC
used this community feedback to outline the College’s
three-year Strategic Plan.
Check out the full summary of the study
results at: wnccfoundation.org
93% OF PARTICIPANTS
HELD A FAVORABLE
IMPRESSION OF WNCC
Strategic Plan Goals
Goal 1: Student Recruitment
Develop and implement a Recruitment Plan to
raise participation rates of students.
Goal 2: Student Success
Review, modify, and implement college-wide
processes and procedures to raise retention and
graduation rates.
Goal 3: Student Learning and Development
To launch a long-term effort at engaging students
and faculty members in the creation of the type
of vital learning enterprise that students and staff
members deserve.
Goal 4: High School Partnerships
Work closely with school districts in creating clear
academic pathways, preparing students for the
rigor of college, and helping students achieve their
career goals.
Goal 5: Workforce Readiness
Enhance and align college resources/programming
to the demands of regional workforce shortages
and training needs.
ENTREPRENEURS
“LINK YOUR BUSINESS”
87% OF ALL FIRMS THAT
GRADUATE FROM THEIR
INCUBATORS ARE
STILL IN BUSINESS
start up or expansion of a business. A
business can also be virtually incubated
– by taking advantage of the services
and resources provided by a variety of
organizations that support businesses.
Program participants can use conference
and training classrooms for free and
enjoy free classes and workshops.
For more information, contact Judy Amoo
at 308.635.6702 or [email protected].
source: nbia.org/resource_library/faq/#8
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The WNCC Linkubator combines
business incubation and a link to a
wide array of services and resources
orchestrated to help entrepreneurs grow
their business. Incubation can happen
through locating your business in an
office at WNCC, where supports are
provided for businesses that don’t yet
have the capital to invest in things such
as furniture, computer, phone, and
fax systems, conference and training
rooms, and other resources vital to the
“This has been a great venture
so far, and it’s steadily growing
on both sides - security and
investigations. I’m honored to be a
part of the Incubator program and
for all of your help. Thanks for your
assistance and the time you spend
making us a success.”
– Lanny Hanks, owner of Hanks
Security and Investigations