Consistent with our vision, mission, and the college’s core values, Cascadia has established four strategic directions to guide operations from year to year.

Foster a global perspective and a commitment to the value of diversity

This will be accomplished by:

• Increasing the proportion of students, faculty, and staff with global perspectives and diverse backgrounds
• Providing opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to enhance their knowledge of global issues
• Sponsoring activities for the college and the community that focus on global perspectives and diversity
• Integrating global perspectives across the curriculum

Provide accessible, affordable, and innovative educational opportunities

This will be accomplished by:

• Expanding partnerships with area high schools, colleges and universities, and businesses
• Increasing alternative modes of delivery including class times, locations, and the use of technology

Support the cultural and economic needs of our community

This will be accomplished by: 

• Evaluating and expanding the comprehensiveness of our program offerings in line with community needs
• Developing opportunities in the arts, global perspectives, and the environment that engage the community
• Partnering with employers to increase the number of skilled employees in the areas of greatest unmet need

Promote an inclusive, collaborative, and learning-centered work environment

This will be accomplished by: 

• Implementing a clear, inclusive, and transparent governance and planning model for the college community
• Implementing effective methods of communication to inform and provide opportunities for feedback on campus issues
• Providing opportunities for orientation, training, and professional development to meet the needs of individual employees and the college as a learner-centered environment