Strategic Plan 2004 - 2008

Alignment of DTC with State of Georgia Strategic Directions & DTAE Goals

Each state agency must have goals that support at least one of the Georgia’s eight primary policy areas. The State of Georgia's primary policy areas, or strategic directions are: Education, Statewide Economic Prosperity, Accountable Government, Technology, Community Health, Protection of People and Property, Transportation and Land Use, Clean Water and Environmental Stewardship. DTAE's goals predominantly support Education, Statewide Economic Prosperity, Accountable Government, and Technology, but also support each of the other four policy areas through state and local programs and services. DTAE's alignment with Georgia's strategic directions can be divided into two primary categories: the services provided to external customers align with “Education” and “Statewide Economic Prosperity”; the internal management and support needed to deliver those services align with “Accountable Government” and “Technology.” DTC reflects the goals of DTAE but focuses its efforts to achieve those goals within the context of the needs and capacities of its local constituencies. DTC's support of each State of Georgia policy area is described below.

Education
DTAE is the state's legally established provider of postsecondary technical education and adult literacy services. DTC is the DTAE authorized provider of services for DeKalb, Rockdale, Newton, and Morgan counties and for persons outside the service delivery area who are unable to obtain desired services within their local areas.

Statewide Economic Prosperity
DTAE's Quick Start program and DTC's economic development programs and services are designed specifically to serve the economic development of Georgia and the local service delivery area. DTC's Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC), diploma, associate degree programs, and adult literacy services also play in important role in enhancing prosperity by providing an educated, competitive, and well-trained workforce for the area.

Accountable Government
DTAE ensures that taxpayers receive educational value for their dollars. More than any other educational system, DTAE and its technical colleges are fully accountable for their product – trained graduates. DTC provides a warranty of graduate competence and evaluates its own performance annually based on established standards for enrollment rates, graduation rates, job placement rates, and other measures. No other education system in Georgia undergoes such rigorous performance evaluation and accountability.

Technology
Education and technology are the business of technical colleges; they train students for technological careers. Technology and the need for a technically trained workforce for Georgia is the reason for technical colleges to exist. Technology is central to the everyday operations of every aspect of DTC instructional programs and services and is vital to the accomplishment of all goals within this plan.

Protection of People and Property, Community Health, Transportation and Land Use, and Clean Water and Environmental Stewardship
DTC supports these critical areas by helping to train the workforce. DTC will provide training in areas such as emergency medical services; healthcare and other fields that are critical to Georgia. Additionally, DTC supports these policy areas in selecting and preparing sites for facilities; in designing, constructing, and maintaining buildings and grounds; and in personnel and operational management.

DTAE Strategic Goal Summary
Goal 1: Student Success through Technical Education Programs
Goal 2: Student Access to Seamless Technical Education
Goal 3: Improved Literacy Skills through Adult Education
Goal 4: Training and Services for Economic Development
Goal 5: Educational Awareness for Community Development 
Goal 6: Accountability through Effective and Efficient Management
Goal 7: Development of DTAE System-wide Internal Workforce
Goal 8: Information Technology for Extended and Enhanced Services

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