1P4 Design of Responsive Academic Programming

STI has been recognized for its ability to respond to employment needs in a timely manner. This responsiveness is an advantage over four-year college competitors.

STI “designs responsive academic programming that balances and integrates learning goals, students’ career needs, and the realities of the marketplace” through the very strong relationships faculty and administration maintain with business, industry, and the community. Student learning outcomes are identified and modified as changes in each field occur, with special emphasis given to regional needs. Faculty networking with business and industry and Advisory Committees helps ensure best practices in the field and relevant courses and programs.

Graduate and employer surveys provide additional sources for determining whether courses and programs are successfully balancing marketplace trends and quality programming. Depending upon marketplace needs, STI limits program enrollments in specific programs to help balance marketplace supply and demand for graduates.