Educational Strategic Plan


 

Goal1: 


 Campus Culture

Foster an inclusive, anti-racist campus climate where all students and employees experience respect, value, safety, and belonging. This is supported by equitable practices, inclusive physical and digital environments, and programs that promote well-being, engagement, and community.

 

OBJECTIVE 1.1
Increase student and employee morale, sense of belonging and mattering with equity.

Measures

  • Student, staff, and faculty NACCC survey on campus climate (mattering and affirmation)
  • Annual College Employee Survey

Activities

  • Develop and implement culturally affirming events, programs, and communications that reflect the diversity of the campus community
  • Expand opportunities for student and employee voice through surveys, forums, and shared governance participation
  • Provide coordinated programming that promotes wellness, connection, and community across academic and service areas
  • Integrate equity-minded and inclusive practices into classroom instruction, student services, and workplace environments
  • Create welcoming physical and digital environments that promote accessibility, inclusion, and engagement

OBJECTIVE 1.2
Reduce equity gaps in campus climate experiences across student and employee groups.

Measures

  • Student, staff, and faculty NACCC survey on campus climate (mattering and affirmation)
  • Annual College Employee Survey

Activities

  • Analyze disaggregated campus climate and engagement data to identify and address equity gaps
  • Implement targeted interventions and programming for disproportionately impacted student and employee groups
  • Provide professional development focused on anti-racist practices, inclusive pedagogy, and culturally responsive service delivery
  • Strengthen cross-department collaboration to ensure consistent, equity-centered experiences across campus
  • Regularly assess and refine policies, practices, and communications to promote equity and inclusion

 

 

OBJECTIVE 1.3
Increase engagement, collaborations and participation in campus activities, governance, and community building.

Measures

  • Participation rates in participatory governance, professional development, and student engagement  activities
  • Annual College Employee Survey

Activities

  • Expand participation in shared governance, committees, and decision-making processes across all constituencies
  • Increase cross-functional collaboration between instruction, student services, and administrative units
  • Promote student engagement through co-curricular programming, leadership development, and campus events
  • Develop coordinated outreach and communication strategies to increase awareness of engagement opportunities
  • Support employee engagement through professional learning communities, campus
  • initiatives, and collaborative projects