I know the most important part of the collective TLED plan is you, and your individual plan based on goals and commitment to student success. My sharing of the Japanese concept Ikigai, “A Reason for Being,” or “Your reason for getting up in the morning,” spoke to ways of approaching your individual plans based on four key questions:

A sense of purpose is a key driver in our daily work. It will take each of us working together as a team to reach our goals and continue to improve student success outcomes. We are in no better place to address “what the world needs” than by working in the field of education — and particularly in a community college.

Yesterday’s agenda was purposefully prepared with presentations that followed on a Culture of Communication and the Five Languages of Appreciation as foundational to our TLED Plan goals. Shout-out and thanks to Courtney Grams, ChelseaBiggerstaff and Jeff Johannigman for leading these active and collaborative sessions and their passion for this work.

Attached you will find a copy of the DRAFT 5-yearTLED Plan. Please take some time to review and share feedback with your supervisor.  Last month I asked that supervisors send me their edits and feedback by this Friday, December 13th, but I will extend that to December 20th. The plan will be finalized in Spring 2020 and this summer we will begin aligning the goals of each Office/Area in TLED in our TracDat Planning System, and matching goals in the PEPs for all TLED employees. 

We have an amazing team of faculty and staff in TLED and I look forward to working with all of you to create the best possible teaching, learning and work environments at ACC for all to thrive.

I want to be the best….not just for me, but for my team.  #IWAKEUPFOR The IkigaiConcept Video

Thank you for being part of my Ikigai –

Susy