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