The Strategic Plan at Cascadia Community College articulates the priorities of the College and aligns the initiatives that will be pursued to ensure the attainment of those priorities. The Strategic Plan is composed of the following components:
 

• Core Themes. Core Themes are the integral part of Cascadia’s accreditation plan as mandated by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). They are developed from the college’s mission statement and are supported by Objectives, Outcomes, and Indicators.
     
• Strategic Directions. Cascadia’s Strategic Directions are determined by the campus and approved by the Board of Trustees. Strategic Directions may include themes that overlap with the accreditation process’s academic core or may define a direction for the College beyond the academic mission.
   
• Operational Plans. [PDF] The campus’s Operational Plans are defined by functional areas of the college and list the Action Items that ultimately support either the Core Themes or the Strategic Directions.
   
• Learning Outcomes. As each Action Item is implemented to support either a Core Theme or a Strategic Direction, the college strives to assure that the campus’s defined Learning Outcomes (to Think, Learn, Interact, and Communicate) are embedded in each process or action.
   
• Values. The college defines its guiding values as Community, Diversity, Access, Success, Learning, Innovation, and Environmental Stewardship. These values are the foundation for the Strategic Plan.