STRATEGIC PLANS
An Overview of Plans Within
Maricopa
Governing Board Strategic
Directions
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Identified by the Governing Board to be
addressed by the organization
Used as the framework for other Maricopa
colleges Strategic Plans
Many have developed “strategic goals” to
address these directions
1. Maximizing Access
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Facilities
Programs
Services
2. Enhance Learning Environments
and Delivery Options
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Customer service
Quality instruction through innovative strategy
Maintenance of physical environment that
enhances learning
3. Enhancing Collaboration and
Increasing Partnerships
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Cultivate internal and external opportunities
Relationships with community leaders and
elected officials
Gain support of college needs and priorities
4. Pursuing Revenue Sources and
Promoting Cost Effectiveness
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Efficient development of new and existing
sources
Improve affordability for students
Increase fundraising for programs through
networks and relationships
5. Recruit, Train, and retain a
Quality Diverse Workforce
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Talent Management Approach
Grow a diverse workforce to meet the needs of
our community
6. Maintain a Strong Identity
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Promote programs in the private and public
sector
Promote the desired image of the district and
college
PVCC Strategic Plan
2004-2007
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To provide a guide toward our vision –
“preferred future”
To provide direction as we strive to accomplish
our mission
To anticipate and respond to changes and trends
in our internal and external environments
To focus our systems and resources
To use institutional effectiveness to improve
CORE VALUE
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LEARNING
Student
 Employee
 Organization
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SUPPORTING VALUES
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Inclusiveness and diversity
Innovation
Collaboration and partnerships
Excellence
Integrity
Communication
Leadership
Respect
Stewardship
2004-2007
8 STRATEGIC ISSUES
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Framework for the strategic plan
All have specific progress measures
All relate to one or more of the MCCCD
Strategic Directions
1. More Learning Centered
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Learning outcomes
2. Comprehensive College with
Niche Focus
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Degrees and Certificate Programs
Academic and Occupational Programs
Number of <100, 100 and 200 level courses
3. Diversity
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Retention rates
Minority students
Minority FT/PT employees
4. Under-prepared Students
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Students testing into developmental courses
Student success in higher level courses after
passing remedial course in same subject
5. Optimize Enrollment and Utilize
Resources
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1st year initiative programs
Completion and Retention rates
Participation rates from service areas
6. Institutional Advancement and
Community Connections
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Service Learning
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Partnerships
7. Technology
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Technology Strategic Planning
SIS
Currency of platforms, systems, and software
Student perception of technology
8. Stewards of Resources
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Capital Facilities Master Plan
Successful project completion
Maximize facility use
New revenue streams
2004-2007
STRATEGIC FOCUS (3)
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Stewardship and Alignment of Resources
Increasing Student Success Through
Engagement
Achieving Optimal Institutional Effectiveness
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Strategic Planning
Assessment
HLC Self Study
Program Review
STRATEGIC FOCUS AND
PRIORITIES
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Each address the 8 Strategic Issues
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Each address 5 HLC Criterion
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Each address SWOTT concerns
Strategic Focus and Priorities
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Planning Assumptions
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College Priorities (what are we going to do)
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How will PVCC be improved by implementing
this plan?
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Address SWOTT concerns
SWOTT Concerns
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Internal strengths
Internal weaknesses
External opportunities
External threats
Jeff, what are other colleges doing??
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How many use the 6 MCCD directions? 6/9
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Do these 6 colleges set goals?
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What about the other 3 colleges?
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Do they have specific action plans?
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Do they identify a responsible person or
department for these action plans?
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Do they set a specific deadline?
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Do they list their previous accomplishments?
And finally --
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How long are they?????