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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Community Partners and Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As leaders of the community, industry, and peer institutions, your perspectives are invaluable in shaping a future that effectively supports students and enhances the partnerships that drive our collective success. I invite you to provide
feedback on the attached Olympic College Student Affairs Strategic Plan, which focuses on expanding partnerships to support basic needs like housing and food, student well-being, workforce readiness, outreach, and strengthening belongingness.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Over the fall term, Student Affairs staff, faculty, and student representatives worked collaboratively through shared governance to develop this draft, aligning it with the college’s strategic priorities, guided pathways framework, and
data pertaining to student experience, enrollment, climate, and operations. This plan reflects our efforts to remove barriers, expand access, and create a more connected student experience.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We’d love to hear your insights through the <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/y0PHjiVMyT" target="_new">
Student Affairs Strategic Plan Feedback Survey</a>, open until noon on Wednesday, February 19. I apologize for the tight turnaround. You may also email me feedback through close of business on Thursday, February 20.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Your feedback is essential in shaping a plan that supports students and strengthens partnerships.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for your time and consideration.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Brendon K. Taga, Ph.D., J.D.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal">Vice President of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><a href="https://www.olympic.edu/about/administration/vp-student-affairs"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="127" height="46" style="width:1.325in;height:.4833in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image003.png@01DB81CE.DE301220"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><span style="color:red">Are you in need of support?</span> <span style="color:red">Do you have concerns about a student? Find help with
</span><a href="https://www.olympic.edu/about/reporting-concerns-olympic-college" target="_blank"><span style="color:red">OC Report It.</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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