Vision, Mission and Core Values

Strategic Directions, Goals and Outcomes 2006-2011

Strategic Direction 1 - Foster a global perspective and a commitment to the value of diversity.

Strategic Goal 1.A
Increase proportion of students, staff and faculty with global perspectives and diverse backgrounds.

Strategic Outcomes

1.A.1    By June  2008, review and update the college’s Affirmative Action Plan.

1.A.2    By fall 2010, have at least 120 international students actively enrolled and 20 students participating in studying abroad programs.

1.A.3    Each year through 2010-2011, Cascadia’s student diversity figures enrolled in state-supported programs (i.e., transfer, professional/technical, basic skills and developmental) will mirror the communities the college serves as follows:

1. Cascadia’s percentage of students of color will remain 1-2% above  the aggregate percentage of students of color who attend the six K-12 public school districts from which the College tends to enroll the largest number of students.
2. Cascadia’s percentage of students who receive need-based aid, including federal or state financial aid and/or need-based tuition or fee waivers, will remain 1-2% above the aggregate percentage of students who receive free or reduced lunches at the six K-12 public school districts from which the College tends to enroll the largest number of students.  

Strategic Outcomes

1.B.1    By spring 2010, establish two additional Cascadia-led study abroad programs.

1.B.2 By fall 2010, develop formal partnerships with at least three institutions of higher education outside of the United States.

Strategic Goal 1.C
Sponsor activities for the college and the community that focus on global perspectives and diversity.

Strategic Outcomes

1.C.1   By fall 2008, establish a comprehensive program of multicultural services and activities.  A student and faculty user survey conducted in spring 2009 will indicate at least 70% of the respondents rated the program as “very good or excellent”.  Users of the service, rather than the entire faculty and staff, will be surveyed in order to best determine satisfaction rates for this new program.

Strategic Goal 1.D
Integrate global perspectives across the curriculum.

Strategic Outcome

1.D.1    By fall  2008, offer a global studies degree option. By fall 2009, at least 20 students will be enrolled in this option. 

Strategic Direction 2 - Provide accessible, affordable and innovative educational opportunities.

Strategic Goal 2.A
Expand partnerships with area high schools, colleges and universities, and businesses.

Strategic Outcomes

2.A.1   By fall 2008, establish a structured outreach program to expand community partnerships.

2.A.2   By fall 2010, enroll at least 100 students in dual-enrollment programs with other colleges and high schools. (e.g., College in the High School or students enrolled at Cascadia and another college at the same time, excluding Running Start students.)

2.A.3   By spring 2010, Community Education and International Programs will generate $1,500,000 of the College’s total revenue.

Strategic Goal 2.B
Increase alternative modes of delivery including class times, locations and the use of technology.

Strategic Outcomes

2.B.1    By fall 2009, enhance technology infrastructure to provide more convenient and effective services for instruction, student access and student support services.

2.B.2    By fall 2009, implement a comprehensive online student services plan.

2.B.3    By fall 2010, the total annualized FTEs generated by through distance education programs will increase to 20%.

Strategic Goal 2.C
Strengthen and promote retention, recruitment and financial assistance programs.

Strategic Outcomes

2.C.1   By spring 2008, create and adopt a comprehensive Strategic Enrollment Management Plan that focuses the college’s efforts in student recruitment and retention.

2.C.2   By fall 2007, open a new Student Success Center that promotes usage of and provides easy “One Stop” access to services.

Strategic Direction 3 - Support the cultural and economic needs of our community.

Strategic Goal 3.A
Evaluate and expand the comprehensiveness of our program offerings in line with community needs.

Strategic Outcomes

3.A.1   By fall 2009, expand Service Learning programs to serve at least 100 students per year.

3.A.2   By fall 2010, implement at least three new I-Best programs to expand educational opportunities for ESL/ABE/GED students.

Strategic Goal 3.B
Develop opportunities in the arts, global perspectives and the environment that engage the community.

Strategic Outcomes
3.B.1   By fall 2010 implement a plan that will offer at least two campus/community events per quarter focused on the arts, the environment and/or sustainability. An average of 100 or more individuals will attend each event during each year.

3.B.2   By spring 2008, identify a program of offerings and the infrastructure necessary to develop a Wetlands Interpretive Center serving students and the community.

 Strategic Goal 3.C
Partner with employers to increase the number of skilled employees in the areas of greatest unmet need.

Strategic Outcomes

3.C.1   By fall 2010, implement two additional programs in sustainable practices and/or entrepreneurship serving at least 30 students.

3.C.2   By fall 2010, offer a comprehensive program of career services.

Strategic Direction 4 - Promote an inclusive, collaborative and learning centered work environment.

Strategic Goal 4.A
Implement clear, inclusive and transparent governance and planning model for the college community.

Strategic Outcomes

4.A.1   By spring 2008, implement a new governance model based upon the recommendations of the Governance Task Force to ensure broad participation in decision-making and planning.

4.A.2   By spring 2007, complete implementation of an inclusive budgeting process that integrates strategic planning and program assessment.   A survey conducted in spring 2008 will indicate the majority of respondents found the process transparent and inclusive.

4.A.3   By fall of 2008, complete the review and revision of all Board Policies, College Policies and Procedures

Strategic Goal 4.B
Implement effective methods of communication to inform and provide opportunities for feedback on campus issues.

Strategic Outcome
4.B.1   By fall  2008, establish a college portal to provide employees, students and the community with convenient communication, access to information, and ability to provide feedback on college issues.

Strategic Goal 4.C
Provide opportunities for orientation, training and professional development to meet the needs of individual employees and the college as a learner centered environment.  

Strategic Outcomes

4.C.1   By fall  2008, implement a New Employee Orientation (NEO) program to orient all non-student of employees. Surveys conducted in 2009 will indicate that 90% of participating employees think the program provides a useful orientation.

4.C.2   By fall 2008 implement a structured, professional development program that assists employees in meeting professional goals and improving their knowledge, skills and abilities.  Surveys conducted in 2010 will indicate that 90% of supervisors and participants feel the program meets or exceeds expectations.