FLINT HILLS TECHNICAL COLLEGE

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK SPRING 2022

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* 1. When FHTC is at its best, what does that look like to you as an industry, business or civic leader? Please check all that apply and add your insights.

Employees participate on civic boards and councils

Employees are visible at community events (parades, Commercial Street events, etc.)

Students are visible at community events (parades, Commercial Street events, etc.)

Students participate in industry internships, on-site training, etc.

The College is responsive to industry training needs

The College continues to increase enrollments by offering relevant, high-quality programs resulting in high-demand and/or high-wage job opportunities for our region's families

The College delivers relevant academic programming to support our region's workforce

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What FHTC moment, event, or situation stands out to you as one that makes you proud to identify and acknowledge the College as a member of this community? Please check all that apply and add your insights.

FHTC's role in supporting the local economy

FHTC as a quality higher education option to the region's families

FHTC's Dolly Madison / Hostess retraining initiative

FHTC's individualized workforce training with specific industries

FHTC's annual Gala event

FHTC's graduation ceremonies for students and families

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What College actions or responses have you experienced or observed that serve as barriers to the College's success and growth? How does the College stand in its own way to growth? Please check all that apply and add your insights.

Limited programming in regionally-relevant industries

Limited schedule availability

Limited hours of operation

Limited staffing

Lack of response to industry needs

Lack of vision/future planning

Other (please specify)

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* 4. The sky's the limit--no barriers of finances, facilities, programs, or enrollment. What opportunities would you like to see the College develop, implement, or try over the next 5-10 years? Please check all that apply and add your insights.

Expand new academic programs (in healthcare, manufacturing, business, technology, etc.) - credit

Deliver individualized and customized workforce training to local industries - noncredit

Expand course offerings / develop cohorts in the evening for existing programming - credit

Deliver training in technical trades (electrical, plumbing, construction, etc.) -- noncredit

Develop compact, short-term pathways to employment (4-15 week micro-credentials and certificates) - noncredit

Develop additional industry-recognized credentials to eligible programs - noncredit/credit

Build additional facilities

Expand partnership opportunities with local industry

Develop organized athletic opportunities for prospective students

Develop additional university transfer opportunities

Create models for K-12, technical college, university, employment pathways

Other (please specify)