COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Strategic Planning Steering Committee
May 31, 2012
After hearing the reflections of both groups, and having a couple of more weeks to think about it, what
additional reflections do you have that should help guide us as we continue to refine Columbus State’s vision?
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Need to remember that our online programs extend our reach beyond Central Ohio
The is an emphasis on “modern” in the literature….we need to change to meet the needs of NOW
Maybe “relevance” is the right word
Need to impact the quality of life of both individuals and the community/region
Columbus State as “community problem-solvers” – we’ve been good at this
Connected/Connectedness – CS connects individuals
We provide ACCESS – locally, globally, culturally
Our DIVERSITY is an asset – how do we capitalize on it?
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?
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To inspire life transitions by supporting access to innovative, creative and adaptive learning communities
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We transform lives by:
o Inspiring learning
o Connecting dreams with opportunities
o Cultivating a relevant workforce
SHAZAM!
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Through education we will provide access to opportunity for everyone to be a relevant contributor to a
growing and prosperous community of diverse and successful people who are globally-minded -- BAM!
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“At the table” – leadership, partner, decision-maker
Partnerships
Collaborative
Recognized leader
Regional presence
Provide pathways toward their personal and professional goals – clear, varied and accessible
Responsive to community needs
Civility
Enriching
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Above group also identified values that would be required:
o Seamlessness
o Unique needs
o Listen/hear
o “It’s my pleasure” mentality
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Accommodate
Compassion
Attentiveness
Understanding
COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Strategic Planning Steering Committee
May 31, 2012
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Lift, lead and inspire one student at a time
o Uplift
o Transform
o Inspire to excel
o Grow
o Opportunity
o Catalyst for change
o Steward/stewardship of access to
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Lead
Respect
Access with expectations
Inclusive
Quality
Collaborative
We transform lives through the opportunity of education – OWN IT!
o Picture of Dr. Harrison flying above mission statement in superman suit
o BOOM! DOUBLE-HIGH-FIVE! HOLY MISSION STATEMENT! POW!
o Picture of 3 people being changed – “change is good”
 Individual impact
 Industry impact
 Community impact
With the emerging vision & the Columbus State mission key words/concepts in mind, what are five most
important values or cultural attributes that Columbus State must manifest in order to realize its vision and fulfill
its mission?
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Catalyst
Dynamic
Dynamic/flexible
Open to new/creative ways
Open to ideas
Creative
Creative
Creativity
Forward-thinking
Curiosity
Active learners
Education in/education out
Learning
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Strategic innovation
Innovation
Innovation
Value technology
Growth (individual)
Continuous development
Current/relevant
Anticipate
Acceptance of unknown (“the new normal”)
Thrive on chaos
Adaptability
Adaptive (open; flexible)
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Empowerment (both with internal customers
and external)
Empower
Student-centered
Responsive
Responsiveness
Accommodate
Accommodate
Engagement
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Keep “small college feel” (personal; studentcentered)
One student at a time
Provide the opportunity and resources for
individual achievement
Educating the individual
Access to services/resources
Adaptable to students & region
Service
Broad student support
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COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Strategic Planning Steering Committee
May 31, 2012
17. Universal design
18. Rebuild/ing
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Honest communication
Humility
Listen
Understand + communicate
Mutual respect (empathy, compassion)
Compassion
Compassion
Compassion
Compassion
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Platform for voice
Globally minded
Appreciation/utilization of diversity
Diversity
Diversity
Diversity
Diversity/diverse
Having cultural competence or being culturally
competent
Different types of leadership
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Evidence-based decision-making
Excellence
Excellence
Commitment to excellence
High academic standards
High standards
High expectations/standards
Scholarship
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Academic rigor with support
Excellence/rigor
Quality education
Quality
Quality (services, technical)
Make it make sense
Seamlessness (it gets frustrating for students &
staff to navigate the “system”)
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Partnership
Collaboration
Collaboration
Collaborate
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Responsive to the community’s needs
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Community
Intrusive (i.e. proactive) engagement
Community inside & out
Engaged (interactive; caring)
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Awareness of and partnerships with community
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Shared vision
Undying commitment to all of the above
Commitment
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Perspective
Positive passion
Have passion
Passion
Proud + passionate
Vigor
Compassion (for internal + external customers)
Understanding (compassion)
Caring for students & each other
Provide a “nurturing” & supportive environment
Listening
Communication
Respect
Respect
Service
Value individual uniqueness
Sense of community
Acceptance
Inclusiveness
Inclusive
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Inclusive attitude
Inclusion (be sure to include key players at table
for decisions & be inclusive with students)
18. View/see the unique potential in each individual
COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Strategic Planning Steering Committee
May 31, 2012
13. Hard work
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Integrity (be your word)
Integrity (academic & personal)
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Integrity/trustworthiness
Follow through on promises
Follow through
Consistent
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Socially responsible
Servant leadership
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Open access – everybody!
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Affordability
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Welcoming
Rapport (to develop relationships)
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Civility
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Driving force
Presence
Self-confident
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Courage to make the tough decisions
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Fiscal responsibility
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Cross-trained