COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Strategic Planning Steering Committee
Session II
May 11, 2012
AGENDA
9:00 – 10:00
Welcome; Remarks by Dr. Harrison with Q&A
10:00 – 10:15
Update on the Strategic Planning Process
- Reflections on 4/17/12 Meeting
- The Plan Forward
10:15 – 11:15
Columbus State’s Vision: Emerging Themes
11:15 – 12:00
Columbus State’s Mission Statement
12:00
Adjourn
OBJECTIVES

To develop a strategic vision of the future describing the value Columbus
State will be delivering to its stakeholders including students & alumni,
central Ohio educators, employers & leaders, and Columbus State faculty,
administrators & staff

To review and refine the College’s statements of mission and values in light
of its strategic vision

To identify the institutional priorities that the College has underway or will
initiate to achieve its strategic vision in accordance with its mission and
values
THE PROCESS
Step 2: Articulate the vision,
mission & values 
Step 1: Assess the
environment & the
organization

Step 3:
Analyze
the Gap
 
CURRENT
REALITY
Step 4: Identify clear
priorities to close the gap

INHIBITORS
SUPPORTERS
VISION
MISSION
VALUES
Step 5: Implementation
planning & goal-setting
for key priorities…
PROCESS UPDATE
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Reflections on 4/17

What resonated
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What caused concern
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Some observations
The Plan Forward -- Today

Further refine an emerging vision

Work on CSCC mission in supporting that vision
The Plan Forward – After Today

5/31 Steering Committee Meeting:
• Continue refining vision and mission
• Work on organizational values and strategic priorities

With Ologie, engage students and alumni over the summer

Meet with Steering Committee at start of fall semester
DEFINITION OF TERMS

Vision (The “What,” “When” and “Where”)

What will be true for our stakeholders as a result of our work; what we will
have accomplished from their perspectives at a defined point in the future
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Mission (The “Why”)

Our role as an organization; why we exist

The institutional purpose aligning us with & directing us toward our vision
Values (The “Who”)


The value we will have created
The principles & cultural attributes that define us and how we operate
Strategies & Tactics (The “How”)

How we will achieve the vision; what specific actions we will take
SAMPLE VISION & MISSION STATEMENTS
ORGANIZATION:
VISION:
MISSION:
Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation
Every person deserves the chance
to live a healthy, productive life.
Together we will apply new thinking to big
problems and find solutions for people with
the most urgent needs.
The James Cancer
Center
A cancer-free world. One person,
one discovery at a time.
To eradicate cancer from individuals’ lives by
creating knowledge and integrating
groundbreaking research with excellence in
education and patient-centered care.
The Columbus
Metropolitan Library
A thriving community where
wisdom prevails.
To inspire reading, share resources, and
connect people.
2021: An Emerging Vision
2021: PRELIMINARY VISION STATEMENT
Defining the vision as what will be true for its stakeholders as a result of Columbus
State’s work, or the impact Columbus State will have delivered to its stakeholders,
complete the following sentence:
Because of Columbus State Community College and its partnerships with
students, educators and employers,
______________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________ .
2021: An Emerging Vision
The Central Ohio community is prepared to learn, grow,
contribute, participate, succeed and thrive.
Discussion questions:
What works about
this draft vision statement? What doesn’t work?
When this vision is achieved,
what will be true for:

Citizens?

Organizations & Institutions?

Educators?
COLUMBUS STATE’S MISSION
With this emerging vision in mind, and defining the mission as Columbus State’s role
as an organization, or the institutional purpose aligning us with & directing us
toward our vision:
What are the key words or concepts that must be included
in Columbus State’s mission statement?
NEXT STEPS…
Step 2: Refine the vision;
articulate mission & values

Step 3:
Analyze
the Gap
 
CURRENT
REALITY
Step 4: Identify clear
priorities to close the gap

INHIBITORS
SUPPORTERS
VISION
MISSION
VALUES
Step 5: Implementation
planning & goal-setting
for key priorities…