EL PASO COUNTY
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTRICT
STRATEGIC PLAN
2011-2013
The Best Place To Start
El Paso County Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, religion, gender, age or disability.
Message from the President
November 2011
The 2011-2012 Academic Year will be both challenging and exciting. We have an
outstanding team which has pulled together to implement the cost-saving
measures necessary to ride out this current economic trough. The good news is that we have in place a
well known Strategic Plan which guides us in dealing with changing economic cycles. Budget challenges
though important are by no means the only issues facing us during Academic Year 2011-2012. Permit me
to bring attention to the following items which will require varying commitments of both time and talent:
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We must continue to commit ourselves to student success. It is indeed important to open our doors to
any and all students who wish to take advantage of the numerous options available at EPCC. The true
measure of our success as a college is not how many students begin the race, rather it is how many of
those students cross the finish line. How many students leave with their degree or certificate in hand?
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It is our goal to gain final approval of our proposal to design and construct the Fort Bliss Campus. The
Commanding General, MG Pittard has approved our proposal and it is being reviewed by Regional HQ
in San Antonio. The final level of review will be conducted by the Department of the Army in
Washington, D.C. We must continue to both maintain existing facilities and to strategically expand our
facilities to accommodate the increasing number of students who realize that EPCC is, “the best place
to start”.
There is no question that EPCC will continue as a benchmark institution for other community colleges
across the state and throughout the nation. The reason we are the success we are, is because our planning
efforts guide the talented and dedicated faculty and staff who make up the College family. There is energy
about this place that is unique. The best days for El Paso Community College are not those behind us. The
best days are those which comprise our future.
Dr. Ernst Roberts II
Interim President
El Paso Community College
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 2
Vision and Mission Statements and District Goals ..................................................................................... 3
Strategic Planning ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Planning Chart............................................................................................................................................ 5
Critical Priorities ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Core Values ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Board of Trustees and Senior Management ............................................................................................... 8
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“The Purpose of the planning process is to identify from among the
myriad of things that could be done, those few strategic objectives that
when achieved would produce previously unattainable results. The
Planning process is a vehicle for setting priorities. It is also the means by
which new ideas, old beliefs, and current practices are put under the
magnifying glass. Planning provides a strategic framework for action, but it
doesn’t end with the publication of the annual business plan. The process
is dynamic and continuous. There is nothing sacrosanct about the individual
goals or action plans that are developed. These may have to be modified,
but if you use the planning process to set priorities, you’ll continue to stay
focused on achieving your objectives.” --- Al Kaltman, noted Leadership
author
Introduction
Today’s El Paso Community College Strategic Plan has its roots in
work completed by a Blue Ribbon Strategic Planning Committee in 1999 to
2000. The committee consisted of external community stakeholders and
internal constituency members. The eight District Strategic Goals identified
by the Blue Ribbon Strategic Planning Committee reflect the College’s Vision
and Mission Statements and continue to provide broad guidance and
direction to current planning and improvements.
The District Strategic Goals have remained the same for the past
decade; however, the outcomes and objectives for achieving those goals
have been revised to reflect the changing educational and technological
culture and in response to CCSSE, Noel Levitz, internal and community
surveys. In addition, feedback from stakeholders through focus groups and
advisory committees impact the responses to the College District Strategic
Goals. All Strategic Planning and Area Effectiveness Planning and
assessment processes and practices must be in response to one of the eight
District Strategic Goals. College Procedure 2.02.01.10 provides guidelines
regarding the College’s planning processes. Planning and improvements are
documented in the Area Effectiveness Plans and Assessment Reports,
Student Learning Outcome Reports, and Program Review Reports. In
addition, the El Paso Community College Board of Trustees receives annual
updates from the College President regarding the College’s achievements
based on the District Strategic Goals.
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Mission Statement
The mission of El Paso County Community College District is to
provide educational opportunities and support services that prepare
individuals to improve their personal quality of life and to contribute to
their economically and culturally diverse community.
Vision Statement
The El Paso County Community College District will be the
progressive leader in high-quality, innovative, educational opportunities
in response to our border community.
District Strategic Goals
Provide Quality Education
Provide Quality Student Services
Demonstrate Continuous Improvement
Strengthen Institutional Resources Increase Technological Capability
Enhance the Image of the College
Provide Personal Enrichment
Promote Economic Development Initiatives
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Strategic Planning
Strategic planning provides a means to optimize the utilization of El Paso
Community College’s resources. The College’s planning process accomplishes the
following:
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Guide the District toward achieving its Mission.
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Reflect priorities, goals and objectives in the development of the college
budget.
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Ensure continued compliance with the requirements of the THECB, SACSCOC
and other accrediting agencies.
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Assess progress toward achievement of goals and objectives.
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Support the integration of planning, budgeting and assessment.
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Involve a large number of the college community in the development of plans.
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Direct the use of assessment results to improve processes and revise plans.
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Report progress toward achieving our goals and objectives.
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Institutional and Community Planning
El Paso Community College
Planning/ Institutional
Effectiveness Process
Strategic Plan
Develop/
Review/Revise
Develop/ Revise
Longterm Plans
• Financial
• Facilities
• Instructional
• Technology
Review/
Revise
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Area Effectiveness
Planning
Mission
Vision
Assess Outcomes
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Environmental
Scan
Assessment
Implement
Programs &
Services
Budget
Prepare/ Revise
Annually
Internal/ External
Office of the Vice President of
Research and Development
Progress Toward
Strategic District
Goals
Progress Toward
Objectives
Student Learning
Outcomes
Program Review/
Outcomes
Area Objectives
Develop/ Assess /Revise
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Critical El Paso Community College Priorities
based on the District Strategic Goals for
2011-2013
Critical Priorities are issues fundamental to the Mission of El Paso
Community College and that are in need of special attention, comprehensive
planning and action.
Provide Quality Education
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Associates Degrees, Certificates, Workforce Programs, Dual Credit, Early College
High Schools, Distance/Online Delivery
Provide Quality Student Services
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Institutional Support/Revolutionize Student Service Delivery
Promote Economic Development Initiatives
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Workforce and Business Development
Strengthen Institutional Resources
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Build: Internal Workforce, Financial, Facility, Technological, TQM, and Public
Relations Capacity
Provide Personal Enrichment
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Individual Growth, Cultural and Environmental Awareness
Demonstrate Continuous Improvement
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Plan, Assess, and Document Outcomes
Increase Technological Capability
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Strengthen IT Infrastructure and provide critical back-up partnerships
Enhance the Image of the College
Develop and implement an effective Public Relations Program
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Core Values
The El Paso Community College faculty, staff, and students affirm
and embrace the following core values adopted in April 2003.
Communication – We value and encourage the open, interactive exchange
of thoughts and ideas.
Competence – We value excellence as our standard in teaching and
learning.
Integrity – We value honesty, ethical behavior, and professionalism in
meeting our Mission.
Personal Growth – We value the journey of faculty, staff, and students in
becoming more conscious, productive, and contributing members of the
community.
Respect – We honor and value each other in our diversity.
Student Success – We value a learning environment that enables students
to succeed.
Trust – We value relationships based on honesty, reliability, and compassion.
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Senior EPCC Management
Interim President
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Dr. Ernst Roberts
Ms. Yolanda Ahner
Dr. Dennis E. Brown
Mr. Saul Candelas
Dr. Jenny Giron
Ms. Linda Gonzalez
Board of Trustees
2011
Chair of the Board
District 6, Southeast
Mr. Art Fierro
Vice Chair of the Board
District 7, Lower Valley
Mrs. Gracie Quintanilla
Secretary to the Board
District 1, Westside
Dr. John E. Uxer
District 2, Northeast
Mr. Brian Haggerty
District 3, Central
Mrs. Belen Robles
District 4, Central/South
Mr. Nicolás Dominguez
District 5, East
Dr. Carmen Olivas Graham
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