Goals and Objectives 2.0

* 1. Do you see your department, program, essential work functions within the proposed goals and objectives? (Please note: These have been adjusted based upon college feedback as of 4/22)


1. Promote student success
i. Provide an environment that (supports student retention, persistence and completion
ii. Invest in personal and professional growth for all employees
iii. Celebrate staff and student achievement, success and creativity

2. Champion equity
i. Create an understanding of equitable principles
ii. Identify and implement opportunities for increasing equity
iii. Identify and address achievement gaps

3. Build an educated community
i. Ensure student learning outcomes are aligned with current professional standards
ii. Respond to labor market needs and close workforce gaps
iii. Expand lifelong learning and professional credentialing opportunities
iv. Strengthen educational transitions between K-12 and higher education

4. Enhance institutional capacity
i. Create and improve systems to support a culture of inquiry and evidence-based decision making
ii. Review and revise systems and processes for effectiveness
iii. Judiciously manage the acquisition, use and maintenance of goods and materials
iv. Integrate technology across the college

5. Promote innovation
i. Upgrade the college’s innovation support structures
ii. Create a culture where all ideas can be shared and validated
iii. Develop entrepreneurial attitudes, behaviors and skills that can be applied across the college
iv. Develop collaborative and innovation partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

6. Create and maintain a sustainable college community
i. Cultivate relationships and explore options to find and utilize alternative funding sources
ii. Maintain and update existing infrastructure
iii. Implement sustainable practices
iv. Document our institutional knowledge

7. Foster community engagement and social responsibility
i. Build and maintain community partnerships
ii. Promote and strengthen internship and service opportunities
iii. Identify and develop opportunities for community education and outreach
iv. Promote a welcoming and safe environment