²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ì's CORE Strategic Plan for 2025-2029
Our Mission
Creating opportunity through education.
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Our Vision
An educated, employed, and thriving community.
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Our Values
- You belong here
- We are a gateway of opportunity
- We value and grow our people
- Community is our middle name
- We work on the institution, not just in it

Our Goals
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Promote Student Access
- Execute a Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) plan
- Enhance collaborations with K-12 partners
- Strengthen early college and dual enrollment programs
- Streamline admissions, registration, and financial aid
Support Student Success
- Broaden the scope and effectiveness of our success coach program
- Engage in the Rural Guided Pathways project
Advance Post-Completion Success
- Optimize articulation agreements
- Facilitate career preparation and placement
Enhance Student Life
- Foster student life through activities, athletics, and clubs
- Develop campus housing policies and support services
- Promote student retention through engagement
Deliver Flexible and Accessible Learning Options
- Expand online degree offerings and flexible learning formatsÌý
- Broaden the adoption of accelerated courses
Enhance Academic Pathways Driving Student Success
- Fully implement program maps and early academic track identification
- Streamline program progression
- Use data to drive success for all students and elevate outcomes for underrepresented groups
Align Education with Workforce NeedsÌý
- Expand certificates and credential options to align with career opportunities
- Collaborate with industry leaders to identify and develop opportunitiesÌý
- Implement a Workforce Development Plan
Increase Curriculum Innovation and Relevance
- Introduce new programs and courses
- Foster interdisciplinary opportunities & experiential learning
- Support teaching and learning through enhanced professional development
Prioritize Personal and Team Development
- Facilitate opportunities for continuous learning and professional development
- Set clear goals and provide constructive feedback
- Promote cross-functional collaboration
- Provide pathways and resources for career advancement
Improve Job Satisfaction and Employee EngagementÌý
- Recognize and celebrate employee contributions
- Offer competitive compensation and benefits
- Encourage open communication and feedback
- Provide support and training on institutional systems and processes
Provide Healthy Work-Life Balance Options
- Support open communication about mental health and physical well-being
- Encourage time-off and ensure employees’ personal time is respected
- Explore flexible work arrangements when suitable
Create a Sense of Destination and Campus Identity
- Construct and operate a student housing complex
- Execute a facilities and site masterplan
- Engage with the natural landscape to provide recreation opportunities
- Establish clear wayfinding across campusesÌý
Enrich the Campus Experience
- Implement improved campus securityÌý
- Introduce on-campus food services
- Create welcoming and inclusive learning environments
- Provide privacy spaces for support services
- Align appearance standards for all spaces
- Establish a campus experience advisory committee
Maximize Sustainability through Operating Efficiencies
- Investigate facilities performance indicator improvements
- Introduce improved recycling practices
- Mitigate invasive species while enhancing native flora on campusÌý
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Engage with our Community through Outreach Strategies
- Conduct regularly scheduled advisory committee meetings
- Facilitate community gatherings
- Participate with area organizations
- Provide service-learning opportunities
Welcome our Community onto Campus
- Continue emphasizing lifelong-learning opportunities
- Provide family-oriented events and activities
- Host signature upscaled events
Refresh and Grow our Online Presence
- Update website to ensure an informative and user-friendly experience
- Expand social media engagement
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