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 Diversity Foster an environment where differences among peoples and ideas are sought, explored and treated with respect. a. Establish guidelines for increasing diversity of students, faculty and staff members in the campus community. b. Increase the number, scope and diversity of campus community events to broaden cultural awareness c. Evaluate and adopt diversity requirement(s) for instruction d. Develop foreign exchanges for faculty members and students e. Create an access evaluation DTF to review campus policies and facilities 2003-2004 1.1. Foster an environment where differences among peoples and ideas are sought, explored, and treated with respect. 1.1.1. Establish guidelines for increasing diversity of students, faculty and staff members in the campus community.1) 1.1.2. Increase the number, scope and diversity of campus community events to broaden cultural awareness 2) 1.1.3. Evaluate and adopt diversity requirement(s) for instruction 3) 1.1.4. Develop foreign exchanges for faculty members and students 4) 1.1.5. Create an access evaluation DTF to review campus policies and facilities 5) 1.2. Develop a comprehensive diversity plan to encompass services to diverse students, employment and staff development, curriculum development, and community engagement 6) 2004-2005 1.1. Foster an environment where differences among peoples and ideas are sought, explored, and treated with respect. 1.1.1. Increasing diversity of students, faculty and staff members in the campus community.7) 1.1.1.1. Participate in recruitment fairs frequented by diverse peoples8) 1.1.2. Increase the number, scope and diversity of campus community events to broaden cultural awareness 9) 1.1.3. Evaluate and adopt diversity requirement(s) for instruction 10) 1.1.4. Develop foreign exchanges for faculty members and students 11) 1.1.5. Create an access evaluation DTF to review campus policies and facilities 12) 1.2. Develop a comprehensive diversity plan to encompass services to diverse students, employment and staff development, curriculum development, and community engagement 13) 2005-2006 Objectives for 2005-2006 6 Increasing diversity of students, faculty, and staff members in the campus community. Participate in recruitment fairs frequented by diverse peoples. 7 Increase the number, scope and diversity of campus community events to broaden cultural awareness 8 Evaluate and adopt diversity requirement's for instruction. 9 10 11 Develop foreign exchanges for faculty members and students. Progress to date in progress This is part of the diversity plan/report presented last January. Analysis being conducted by VPHR. Participated in recruitment, Employment Security and CSO job fairs. in progress Lyceum added to curriculum. in progress Being evaluated by Instruction. Surveying all current courses to examine whether or not they meet the multicultural definition. on going Last year: Ken Rakoz taught at Livingstonia; anticipate faculty member from Livingstonia to teach spring 2006 at Centralia. Students currently have exchange opportunities; International Student Programs can facilitate. Jane Walster has done work with the Northwest Consortium to develop a foreign exchange program. Visiting professor program hosted Dr. Augustine Msiska taught African Cultural History Sp. 06 Create an access evaluation DTF to review campus policies and facilities. in progress DTF has met several times, 90% of work accomplished; consultants have provided their report; final report from DTF due end of fall 2005. Develop a comprehensive diversity plan to encompass services to diverse students, employment and staff development, curriculum development, and community engagement. in progress This is part of the diversity plan/report presented last January. Analysis being conducted by VPHR. Participated in recruitment, Employment Security and CSO job fairs. 06/07 New Objectives 2006-2007 Progress to date Objectives for 2006-2007 Increase diversity of students, faculty, and staff members in the campus community. on-going Target market employment notifications -added on-line sources; increased partnership w/Chehalis tribe to create job and educational opportunities Created cultural friendly publications 7 Participate in recruitment fairs frequented by diverse peoples. Annual Participated in the south Thurston county job fair; hosted adjunct recruiting fair; Added on-line application process for part time and adjunct positions 8 Promote diverse campus and community events to broaden cultural awareness Annual Jefte Frias, chair of Latino Youth Summit; supported Hispanic Festival; held first annual Gay Pride parade 9 Develop foreign exchanges for faculty members and students. Annual Laju Nankani participated in recruitment trip to China 6 10 Develop a comprehensive diversity plan to encompass services to diverse students, employment and staff development, curriculum development, and community engagement. in progress Jefte Frias chair, Latino Youth Summit Supported WA Hispanic Festival Held first annual Gay Pride parade Adopted diversity requirement to degrees ADA requirements met in new building plans Mike Hoel received training on "assessability software" 07/08 New Objectives Ken Rakoz working to bring Malawi student to enter diesel program. 2007-2008 Objectives for 2007-2008 Progress to date ongoing Bilingual/Spanish component added to certain position descriptions and announcements. Diversity Awareness training was offered to the campus. Equity Representative training for staff and faculty members who serve on hiring committees--was offered. The college sponsored an info booth at the Hispanic Festival for recruitment purposes. 08/09 New Objectives Explore options to add Spanish radio podcast to web site. Placing Spanish language signage on campus Professional development workshop on Hispanic college students’ challenges, expectations and academic success being developed. 6 Increase diversity of students, faculty, and staff members in the campus community. 7 Participate in recruitment fairs frequented by diverse peoples. Annual The North Thurston Job Fair and the St. Martin's University Job Fair were attended by HR staff. 8 Promote diverse campus and community events to broaden cultural awareness Annual Jose Diaz chaired Latino Youth Summit (LYS); LYS held on campus; Held second annual Gay Pride event The College was a major sponsor of the second annual Washington Hispanic Festival. In conjunction with the Festival, Chris and Candi were responsible for organizing the Growing Your Business workshop held on campus the day before. The college added two Hispanic honorees to the Diversity Clock Tower. A celebration was held on campus to honor them. A diversity component was added to the curriculum of the Leadership Development Program (LDP) course. Include info booth about Centralia College employment opportunities at the Hispanic Festival 9 Develop foreign exchanges for faculty members and students. Annual Laju Nankani did recruitment trip to India and Nepal; Malawi student enrolled in diesel program Pursuing Fulbright grant to bring faculty to campus. 10 Develop a comprehensive diversity plan to encompass services to diverse students, employment and staff development, curriculum development, and community engagement. in progress Expanded Hispanic Festival to include one-day workshops for new and existing businesses; expanded Disability Services position to increase student retention; worked on accessibility issues pursuant SBCTC audit and review; increased HR role in formation of hiring committees to reflect diversity; developed Upward Bound program; developed Student Achievement Initiative focused on students with disability; increased multi-cultural student population through international program efforts. 2008-2009 Objectives 2008 - 2009 Objectives 6 Increase diversity of students, faculty, and staff members in the campus community. on-going 7 Participate in recruitment fairs frequented by diverse peoples. Annual 8 Promote diverse campus and community events to broaden cultural awareness Annual 9 Develop foreign exchanges for faculty members and students. Annual 2008-2009 Progress Spanish radio podcast in progress Spanish banners and maps on display around campus. Designed Spanish language webpage Fulltime faculty modification of end statement action item Pride Day Celebration International Night Hispanic Festival 2009-10 Activities