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