VISION
MISSION, CORE VALUES
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
and
OBJECTIVES
VISION 2012: Centralia College will be recognized as the best community college in the State of
Washington. The college will be a driving force in the local economy and be the intellectual heart and
cultural soul of the community.
MISSION: Improving people’s lives through life long learning.
CORE VALUES: RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and RESPONSIVENESS
Respect: We value the worth and dignity of the individual, affirming that the learning process includes
appreciating the diversity of human experience.
Responsibility: We value the unique contributions of college individuals by recognizing that each
performs an essential role in responding to the educational and service needs of the community.
Responsiveness: We value effective collaboration as the college responds to the changing social, political,
economic and technological needs of our community.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES and OBJECTIVES
Assessment
 Integrate assessment into the continuing work of the college.
a. Recognize innovative and exemplary teaching and learning techniques.
b. Recognize exemplary business and office practices.
 Ensure that planning and decision-making are based on ongoing assessment of institutional goals
and student learning.
a. Monitor unit and committee work plans for concurrence with VMSIs.
2003-2004
1.1. Integrate assessment into the continuing work of the college.
1.1.1. Recognize innovative and exemplary teaching and learning techniques. 1)
1.1.2. Recognize exemplary business and office practices. 2)
1.2. Ensure that planning and decision-making are based on ongoing assessment of
institutional goals and student learning.
1.2.1. Monitor unit and committee work plans for concurrence with VMSIs.3)
2004-2005
1.1. Integrate assessment into the continuing work of the college by ensuring that planning and
decision-making are based on ongoing assessment of institutional goals and student
learning.
1.1.1. Review results from standardized assessments, including Noel Levitz, CCSSE, monitoring
reports, program review and ARF’s; modify planning based on information from these
analyses. 4)
1.1.2. Monitor unit and committee work plans for concurrence with VMSI’s. 5)
Assessment
2005-2006
Objectives for 2005-2006
86
Progress to date
Monitor unit and committee work plans for concurrence annual
with VMSI’s.
06/07 New Objectives
Each campus committee submitted a work plan to
IE for review and approval during Fall quarter 04.
Each unit: student services,
instruction,
administration will now
also submit
work plans for each of
their areas.
2006-2007
Objectives for 2006-2007
84
07/08 New
Objectives
Progress to date
Review results from standardized assessments,
including Noel Levitz, CCSSE, monitoring
reports, program review and ARF’s; modify
planning based on information from these
analyses.
NEW
Review results for last two years of NL & CCSSE
for new objectives and changes in procedures
2007-2008
Objectives for 2007-2008
71
Assessment
Assess data from standardized assessments,
including Noel Levitz, CCSSE, monitoring
reports, program review and ARF’s; modify
planning based on information from these
analyses.
Progress to date
on-going
Curriculum changes occurred based on program
review and ARF data. Increase participation of
faculty in ARF creation.
END 4 data analyzed and evaluated to
recommend design and use of "Math
requirements" plan for advisors.
08/09 New Objectives
2008-2009
Objectives
71
Assessment
Assess data from standardized
assessments, including Noel
Levitz, CCSSE, monitoring
reports, program review and
ARF’s; modify planning based
on information from these
analyses.
2008 - 2009 Objectives
on-going
Curriculum changes occurred based
on program review and ARF data.
Increase participation of faculty in
ARF creation.
END 4 data analyzed and evaluated to
recommend design and use of "Math
requirements" plan for advisors.
2008-2009 Progress
2009-10 Activities
Presentation scheduled for
Sept. 15th EMT meeting