Planning & Institutional Effectiveness

Institutional Priorities 2025-26

  • #1.  Strengthen and support effective, cross-constituent leadership to foster an anti-racist, collaborative, productive, and engaging place to learn and work. (EMP Goal #1)

    Metrics

    • In post-academic year employee survey, increase weighted average of responses to: Q1-Q5.
    • Fall 2022 SENSE: Increase “High Expectations and Aspirations” benchmark from 38.3 to average cohort score of 50.0 (see SENSE 2022 Benchmark Scores Report for LMC).
    • Spring 2023 CCSSE (see CCSSE 2023 Benchmark Scores Report for LMC):
      • Increase “Academic Challenge” benchmark from 48.3 to above average cohort score.
      • Increase “Support for Learners” benchmark from 49.6 to above average cohort score.
  • #2. Improve access to access to financial, enrollment, and academic support, and enhance social connection for students with a particular emphasis on students in their first academic term at the College. (EMP Goal #2)

    Metrics

    • Increase number of students who complete FAFSA applications from 5,501 in 2023-24 to at least 6,381 (a 16% increase), with a stretch goal of 6,601 (a 20% increase) in 2024-25.
      (Source: Student Centered Funding Dashboard)
    • Fall 2022 SENSE (see SENSE 2022 Benchmark Scores Report for LMC):
      • Increase “Clear Academic Plan and Pathway” survey benchmark from 35.1 to average cohort score of 50.0.
      • Increase “Effective Track to College Readiness” survey benchmark from 39.4 to average cohort score of 50.0.
  • #3. Increase Early College offerings, general enrollment, and 1st to 2nd term persistence. (EMP Goal #3)

    Metrics

    • Increase Fall to Spring persistence rate from a 2023-24 baseline of 63.7% to at least 65.5%, with a stretch goal of 66.2% for 2024-25.
    • Increase number of New Student Enrollments from 3,030 in 2023-24 to at least 3,212 (a 6% increase), with a stretch goal of 3,333 (a 10% increase) for 2024-25.
    • Increase number of Dual and Concurrent Enrollment Students from 814 in 2023-24 to at least 863 (a 6% increase), with a stretch goal of 895 (a 10% increase) for 2024-25.
    • Increase number of Dual Enrollment sections offered from a 2023-24 baseline of 39 sections to at least 45 sections (a 15% increase), with a stretch goal of 47 sections (a 20% increase) for 2024-25).
    • Fall 2022 SENSE (see SENSE 2022 Benchmark Scores Report for LMC):
      • Increase “Early Connections” survey benchmark from 40.5 to average cohort score of 50.0.
  • #4. Increase student completion of courses, certificates, and degrees. (EMP Goal #4)

    Metrics

    • Award at least 1,424 associate’s degrees, with a stretch goal of 1,589 degrees in 2024-25. (1,435 degrees awarded in 2023-24, goals based upon ACCJC Institutional-Set Standards)
    • Award at least 575 Chancellor’s Office approved certificates, with a stretch goal of 837 certificates in 2024-25. (643 certificates awarded in 2023-24, goals based upon ACCJC Institutional-Set Standards)
  • #5. Strengthen Institutional Effectiveness and Streamline Operational Processes (EMP Goal #5)

    Metrics

    • In post-academic year employee survey, increase weighted average of responses to:
      • Question #6: How would you rate the efficiency of the current processes in your department? (Fall 2024 Weighted Average = 3.71)
      • Question #7: Do you have the necessary tools and resources to perform your job effectively? (Fall 2024 = 57.26% Yes, 34.19% Sometimes, 8.55% No)
      • Question #8: How effective do you find the communication from the college administration? (Fall 2024 Weighted Average = 3.37)
      • Question #9: Do you understand how important decisions and changes at the college are made? (Fall 2024 Weighted Average = 3.32)

 

College Plans

  • Educational Strategic Plan 2020-2025

    Goal 1. Strengthen a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, and racial justice. 

    Objectives:
    1.1. Strategically recruit, support, train and retain a highly-qualified, diverse workforce.
    1.2. Create and enhance multiple, ongoing opportunities for dialogue, engagement, and 
    community-building; develop action plans that implement equity-focused, anti-racist, 
    inclusive practices.
    1.3. Review policies, procedures, outcomes, and operations to identify and eliminate any 
    inherent biases or inequities; actively work to incorporate principles of diversity, inclusion, 
    equity, and anti-racism throughout all institutional practices.
    1.4. Utilize data to identify practices, prioritize actions, and allocate resources that address 
    institutional inequities and achievement gaps for Black, indigenous, people of color (BIPOC), 
    minoritized/marginalized, disproportionately-impacted, and historically underserved/under-represented groups.
    1.5. Foster and maintain a safe and welcoming learning and work environment for all by 
    assessing campus climate and developing action plans to foster a more inclusive 
    atmosphere.
    1.6. Engage and support all members of the College community in anti-racism and anti-discrimination efforts; review and enhance support strategies and resources for employees and students who have experienced racism, sexism, or any form of discrimination at the College.

    Goal 2. Increase and maximize equitable opportunities for students to successfully complete courses and programs. 

    Objectives:
    2.1. By 2020-22, develop and implement the Strategic Enrollment Management Plan (2020-23) to include flexible and strategic scheduling, curriculum, integrated student support, and 
    distance education. 
    2.2. Implement the Student Equity Plan to meet institutional goals for reducing equity gaps and to ensure equitable success for all students.
    2.3. Across all of the College’s instructional sites, increase equitable access to courses, programs and student support services, improved infrastructure, and technology resources through 2022-23.
    2.4. Improve the flexibility in the delivery of programs and services.
    2.5. Design and offer culturally responsive, historically accurate, anti-racist curriculum.

    Goal 3. Increase opportunities that will prepare students to enter high-demand and living wage occupational fields. 

    Objectives:
    3.1. Implement the Workforce Development Strategic Plan to include the development of new instructional programs – including degree, certificate, and transfer credit programs, as well as noncredit opportunities – that align to local and regional workforce needs through 
    2024-25. 
    3.2. Increase and strengthen internal collaborations to support students’ preparation for high demand and living-wage careers through 2024-25.                                                                              3.3. Expand the opportunities for internships and apprenticeships to prepare students for 
    entering the workforce.

    Goal 4. To better support students in accomplishing their academic and career goals – from entry to completion/transition – and to enhance course-level and program-level 
    achievement, expand and deepen educational, workforce, and community partnerships.

    Objectives: 
    4.1. Increase dual enrollment and articulation with high school partners.
    4.2. Expand articulation and pathways to four-year institutions by 2024-25.
    4.3. Continue to expand and cultivate employer partnerships, advisory groups, and external 
    partnerships through 2024-25.
    4.4. Continue to expand partnerships with nonprofits and local agencies to address student 
    basic needs through 2024-25.

    Goal 5: Effectively utilize institutional resources to meet the needs critical to the College 
    mission.

    Objectives
    5.1. By 2020-21, develop and implement the Distance Education Plan to include technology and instructional equipment, online student services, and technical professional development.
    5.2. Develop and implement the Facilities Plan by 2021-22.
    5.3. Develop a total cost of ownership policy model by 2021-22 and integrate it into all future institutional plans.

    • LMC Educational Master Plan 2020-2025 (11.11.2020  BOT Approved)
    • LMC Educational Master Plan 2020-2025 Process & Implementation
    • LMC Educational Master Plan 2006-2016
      • Educational Master Plan 2006-2016 Closing the Loop Evaluation Report (May 2018) submitted to SGC.
      • Closing the Loop - An Evaluation of the LMC Educational Master Plan 2006-2016 (2017) Webpage
    • LMC Brentwood Center Educational Master Plan (2006-2016)
    • LMC Educational Master Plan (2003)
  • Student Equity Plan 2022-2025

    Summary of Target Outcomes for 2022-2025

    To view the most recent data on LMC's Student Equity Plan 2022-25 Target Outcomes, please visit the Institutional Metrics website linked here.

    Successful Enrollment - Black or African American   

    1-year outcome:
    •  Increase female student enrollment by 3% (63 based on 2021 data)
    •  Increase Black student enrollment by 4% (22 based on 2021 data)
    •  Increase Black female student enrollment by 4% (18 based on 2021 data).

    2-year outcome:
    •  Increase female student enrollment by 6% (126 based on 2021 data)
    •  Increase Black student enrollment by 8% (44 based on 2021 data)
    •  Increase Black female student enrollment by 7% (37 based on 2021 data).

    3-year outcome:
    •  Increase female student enrollment by 9% (188 based on 2021 data)
    •  Increase Black student enrollment by 12% (67 based on 2021 data)
    •  Increase Black female student enrollment by 10% (53 based on 2021 data)
    .

    Completed Transfer-Level Math & English - Black or African American

    1-year outcome:
    •     Increase the number of Black/African American students who complete English and math         by 27 (based on 2022 Student Equity Plan data).

    2-year outcome:                                                                                                                                                                        •  Increase first-generation students completed English and math by 57. 3-year outcome:
    •  Increase male students completed English and math by 27.

    Male 3-year outcome:
    •  Increase male students completed English and math by 27.

    Persistence: First Primary Term to Secondary Term - Black or African American
    1-year outcome:
    •  Increase Black or African American students’ persistence by 48 students 2-year outcome:
    •  Increase Not Perkins Economically Disadvantaged students’ persistence by 180 students.

    3-year outcome:
    •  Increase male students’ persistence by 75 students.
    •  Increase first-generation students’ persistence by 37 students.

    Male 3-year outcome:
    •  Increase male students’ persistence by 75 students.
    •  Increase first-generation students’ persistence by 37 students.
    •  Student Equity Plan priority population Black/African American male student
         success through DI analysis with a race conscious and intersectional lens.

    Transfer - Male

    1-year outcome:
    • Increase male students transfer by 52. (based on Student Equity Plan 2022 data).

    2-year outcome:
    • Increase Hispanic students transfer by 46. (based on Student Equity Plan 2022 data).

    3-year outcome:
    • Increase first-generation students transfer by 68. (based on Student Equity Plan 2022               data).

    Completion - Black or African American Students

    1-year outcome:
    • Increase Black student completion by 26. (based on Student Equity Plan 2022 data).

    2-year outcome:
    • Increase Black student completion by 26.
    • Increase male student completion by 61. (it will also support Black, Hispanic, and first-                generation students).

    3-year outcome:
    • Evaluate and assess progress to all goals.                                                                                                                • Increase Black student completion by 26.
    • Not Perkins Economically Disadvantaged student completion by 43; and
    • First-generation student completion by 34.

    Male 2-year outcome:
    • Increase Black student completion by 26.
    • Increase male student completion by 61.

    If you would like to view additional information on the LMC Student Equity Plan 2022-25 or previous Student Equity Plans, please visit the Student Equity Plan website. 

     

  •   District-Wide Plans
    • District Strategic Plan 2020-2025 (website)
  • Workforce Development Plans
     
  • Technology Plans
     
  • Facilities Master Plans

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