Strategic Directions

Strategic Direction 1 - Foster a global perspective and a commitment to the value of diversity.

Strategic Goal 1.A
Increase proportion of students, staff and faculty with global perspectives and diverse backgrounds.

1.A.1 By June 2007, review the colleges Affirmative Action plan and recommend changes to meet the global perspective goal.

1.A.2 By fall 2010, have at least 50 international students actively enrolled and 20 students participating in studying abroad programs.

1.A.3 By 2009-2010, as part of the new Strategic Enrollment Management Plan, the portion of total enrollment represented by students from non-traditional and underrepresented backgrounds will increase by 3%.

Strategic Goal 1.B
Provide opportunities for students, faculty and staff, to enhance their knowledge of global issues.

1.B.1 By spring 2010, establish two additional study abroad programs.

1.B.2 By fall 2010, develop formal partnerships with at least three institutions of higher education outside of the United States.

Strategic Goal 1.C
Sponsor activities for the college and the community that focus on global perspectives and diversity.

1.C.1 By fall 2009, establish cultural competency expectations for employee development, orientation and assessment.

1.C.2 By fall 2008, establish a comprehensive program of multicultural services and activities. A student and faculty survey conducted in spring 2009 will indicate at least 70% of the respondents rated the program as very good or excellent.

1.D.1 By fall 2007, offer a global studies degree option. By fall 2009, at least 30 students will be enrolled in this option.

Strategic Direction 2 - Provide accessible, affordable and innovative educational opportunities.

Strategic Goal 2.A
Expand partnerships with area high schools, colleges and universities, and businesses.

2.A.1 By fall 2008, establish a structured outreach program to expand community partnerships.

2.A.2 By fall 2009, enroll at least 350 students in dual-enrollment programs with other colleges and high schools.

2.A.3 By fall 2010, implement four additional programs in sustainable practices and/or entrepreneurship serving at least 75 students.

2.A.4 By spring 2010, grants, contracts (excluding Running Start), Community Education and International programs will constitute at least 20% of the Colleges total revenues.

Strategic Goal 2.B
Increase alternative modes of delivery including class times, locations and the use of technology.

2.B.1 By fall 2009, enhance technology infrastructure to provide more convenient and effective services for instruction, student access and student support services.

2.B.2 By fall 2009, implement a comprehensive online student services plan.

2.B.3 By fall 2010, increase to 20% the FTEs generated by distance education courses and programs.

Strategic Goal 2.C
Strengthen and promote retention, recruitment and financial assistance programs.

2.C.1 By fall 2008, establish a program based upon national best practices to support students to complete pre-college course work. By fall 2010, students successfully completing their pre- college course work will have increased by 10%.

2.C.2 By spring 2008, create and adopt a comprehensive Strategic Enrollment Management Plan that focuses the colleges efforts in student recruitment and retention.

2.C.3 By fall 2007, open a new Student Success Center that promotes usage of and provides easy One Stop access to services.

Strategic Direction 3 - Support the cultural and economic needs of our community.

Strategic Goal 3.A
Evaluate and expand the comprehensiveness of our program offerings in line with community needs.

3.A.1 By fall 2009, expand Service Learning programs to serve at least 100 students per year.

3.A.2 By winter 2008, implement a system to regularly assess local community economic development needs and labor market trends to guide the development of college programs and offerings.

3.A.3 By fall 2010, implement at least three new I-Best programs to expand educational opportunities for ESL/ABE/GED students.

Strategic Goal 3.B
Develop opportunities in the arts, global perspectives and the environment that engage the community.

3.B.1 By fall 2009, create an Arts, Environment & Global Perspectives Series with a minimum of three campus/community events per year. At least 100 individuals will attend each of the events and at least 70% will rate them excellent.

3.B.2 By fall 2007, identify a program of offerings and the infrastructure necessary to develop a Wetlands Interpretive Center serving students and the community.

Strategic Goal 3.C
Partner with employers to increase the number of skilled employees in the areas of greatest unmet need.

3.C.1 By fall 2009, implement four new professional/technical certificates and/or degrees serving at least 80 students.

3.C.2 By fall 2008, offer a comprehensive program of career services.

Strategic Direction 4 - Promote an inclusive, collaborative and learning centered work environment.

Strategic Goal 4.A
Implement clear, inclusive and transparent governance and planning model for the college community.

4.A.1 By fall 2007, implement a new governance model based upon the recommendations of the Governance Task Force to ensure broad participation in decision-making and planning.

4.A.2 By fall 2007, college administrative support offices will review and revise office procedures to better serve both internal and external customers. Surveys conducted in spring 2008, will indicate that services meet or exceed expectations.

4.A.3 By spring 2007, complete implementation of an inclusive budgeting process that integrates strategic planning and program assessment. A survey conducted in spring 2008 will indicate the majority of respondents found the process transparent and inclusive.

4.A.4 By fall of 2008, complete the review and revision of all Board Policies, College Policies and Procedures.

Strategic Goal 4.B
Implement effective methods of communication to inform and provide opportunities for feedback on campus issues.

4.B.1 By fall 2007, establish a college portal to provide employees, students and the community with convenient communication, access to information, and ability to provide feedback on college issues.

Strategic Goal 4.C
Provide opportunities for orientation, training and professional development to meet the needs of individual employees and the college as a learner centered environment.

4.C.1 By fall 2007, implement a new Employee Orientation program to contribute to the success of employees. Eighty percent of the employees will rate the program very good or excellent.

4.C.2 By fall 2009, implement a structured professional development program that assists employees in meeting professional goals and improving their knowledge, skills and abilities. Surveys conducted in 2010 will indicate that 80% of supervisors feel the program meets or exceeds expectations.

Strategic Goal 4.D
Increase opportunities for students, faculty and staff to work together in support of student success and learning.

4.D.1 By fall 2007, identify a process and infrastructure necessary for establishing joint extracurricular activities between student leadership groups and faculty/staff.

Strategic Directions

Strategic Directions, Goals and Outcomes 2006-2011