Strategic Goals

Goal I: Strengthen Student Success

1. 1.1 Expand offerings of credit and non-credit educational programs to match the specific needs of the college’s service delivery area (SDA) with a special emphasis on high-demand careers.
2. 1.2 Identify and develop programs that encourage quick, efficient program completion, including distance education offerings.
3. 1.3 Evaluate the effectiveness, quality and rigor of credit and non-credit programs.
4. 1.4 Develop initiatives to transition students from Adult Education to credit-based programs of study.
5. 1.5 Strengthen dual enrollment pathways to increase early college access and increase successful transitions into postsecondary programs.
6. 1.6 Improve the quality of and engagement within online courses.
7. 1.7 Implement instructional best practices to enhance student learning and foster an inclusive learning environment.
8. 1.8 Improve academic planning processes to help students identify the most direct path to program completion.
9. 1.9 Enhance the scope, quality and accessibility of support services to promote academic and non-academic student success.
10. 1.10 Expand partnerships with local businesses and industries to streamline employment for graduates.
11. 1.11 Increase career-readiness initiatives to better prepare students for job placement

Goal II: Strengthen Storytelling

1. 2.1 Increase visibility and image of the college in each county served through marketing and outreach activities.
2. 2.2 Expand off-campus offerings and services to increase community engagement and impact.
3. 2.3 Strengthen on-campus and digital branding and signage to improve visibility and navigation for current and prospective students.
4. 2.4 Promote an environment that supports and recognizes employee engagement, innovation and collaboration.
5. 2.5 Invest in comprehensive, inclusive professional development strategies, both internal and external.

Goal III: Strengthen Operations

1. 3.1 Strengthen internal process audits to streamline student services and supports.
2. 3.2 Enhance college-wide onboarding and retention activities.
3. 3.3 Advance institutional effectiveness through ongoing investment in instructional technology and operational infrastructure.
4. 3.4 Strengthen sources of institutional funding to support student success and college operations, to include grants, scholarships, and charitable donations.
5. 3.5 Identify opportunities for physical facility improvement and expansion throughout the service delivery area.