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
Instruction
 Foster a dynamic environment in which faculty and students expand the boundaries of teaching and
learning.
a. Promote innovation and support experimentation in pedagogy.
b. Expand mini-grant funding.
c. Expand opportunities for curriculum and program development.
d. Explore expanded financial support opportunities for faculty members.
 Provide quality educational and cultural opportunities that meet the needs of students, faculty, staff
and the community.
a. Create Centralia College Lyceum
b. Plan for maximization of use of Corbet Theater & the Studio Theater
c. Prepare for support of 3000 FTE by 2012
2003-2004
1.1. Foster a dynamic environment in which faculty and students expand the boundaries of
teaching and learning.
1.1.1. Promote innovation and support experimentation in pedagogy. a)
1.1.2. Expand mini-grant funding. b)
1.1.3. Expand opportunities for curriculum and program development. c)
1.1.4. Explore expanded financial support opportunities for faculty members. d)
1.1.5. Reestablish the Teaching and Learning Center e)
1.1.6. Create a Math Learning Center f)
1.2. Provide quality educational and cultural opportunities that meet the needs of students,
faculty, staff, and the community.
1.2.1. Create Centralia College Lyceum 2)
1.2.2. Plan for maximization of use of Corbet Theater & the Studio Theater a)
Instruction
1.2.3. Prepare for support of 3000 FTE by 2012
1.2.3.1.
Prepare plans for meeting state enrollment targets while managing growth
levels (<3% annual growth) b)
1.2.3.2.
Broaden classes and strengthen support for evening and weekend students
and faculty c)
1.2.3.3.
Review workload issues for faculty and staff d)
1.2.3.4.
Work jointly with Centralia college Foundation to increase scholarship
supporte)
1.2.3.5.
Prepare faculty hiring and replacement prioritiesf)
1.2.4. Develop a comprehensive workforce education plan including g)
1.2.4.1.
LPN/RN program h)
1.2.4.2.
Power Operations i)
2004-2005
1.1. Foster a dynamic environment in which faculty and students expand the boundaries of
teaching and learning.
1.1.1. Promote innovation and support experimentation in pedagogy. j)
1.1.1.1.
Evaluate Web-based instructional platformk)
1.1.1.2.
Investigate dual enrollment programs ABE/ESL/PT l)
1.1.1.3.
Explore development of Learning Communities m)
1.1.2. Expand mini-grant funding. n)
1.1.3. Expand opportunities for curriculum and program development. o)
1.1.4. Explore expanded financial support opportunities for faculty members. p)
1.1.4.1.
Develop plan to acquire and maintain newest generation lab equipment and
provide faculty members training in its use. q)
1.1.5. Reestablish the Teaching and Learning Center r)
1.1.6. Create a Math Learning Center s)
1.1.7. Examine and recommend models for an honors program t)
1.2. Provide quality educational and cultural opportunities that meet the needs of students,
faculty, staff, and the community.
1.2.1. Create Centralia College Lyceum 3)
1.2.2. Plan for maximization of use of Corbet Theater & the Studio Theater a)
1.2.3. Prepare for support of 3000 FTE by 2012
1.2.3.1.
Prepare plans for meeting state enrollment targets by managing growth b)
1.2.3.2.
Broaden classes and strengthen support for evening and weekend students
and faculty c)
1.2.3.3.
Review workload issues for faculty and staff d)
1.2.3.4.
Prepare faculty hiring and replacement priorities e)
1.2.4. Develop a comprehensive workforce education plan f)
Instruction
2005-2006
Objectives for 2005-2006
54
Promote innovation and support experimentation in
pedagogy.
Progress to date
on going
in progress
55
Evaluate Web-based instructional platform
56
Investigate dual enrollment programs ABE/ESL/PT
57
Explore development of Learning Communities
on going
58
Expand mini-grant funding.
Ongoing
59
Expand opportunities for curriculum and program
development.
60
61
in progress
in progress
Explore financial support opportunities for faculty
members.
Develop plan to acquire and maintain newest generation
lab equipment and provide faculty members training in
its use.
On-line DTF established; working on
recommendations Stephanie Carter appointed to
coordinate online instruction.
Discussion on-going; Power operations component
being developed for introductory course on Energy
Technology.
Hum 103 and Hist 105 linked - planning for future
courses in progress
Assessment mini-grant monies available; dollar
amount increased to $3000 for 2005/06 year.
Proposal for Honors Program on the table; curriculum
required. Augmented support provided for online
class development
Assessment mini-grant monies available; dollar
amount increased to $3000 for 2005/06 year.
in progress
62
Reestablish the Teaching and Learning Center
Done
63
Create a Math Learning Center
Done
Instruction
Curriculum development monies available ($7,500)
Mini Grants ($3000) Assessment Retreat ($4000)
Equipment needs being discussed by science faculty
in conjunction with new building planning/ Driving
simulator purchased for Criminal Justice, $50,000
equipment donated by Fluke to Electronics. $180,000
received for Nursing. Energy Technology will receive
$75,000.
During fall quarter, Kathy Brooks was given 1/3
release time to attempt this. At the end of the quarter
she met with the Dean and VP of Instruction to
analyze usage data. Decision was made not to
continue.
Opened in Fall 2004, staffed by faculty in the Math
Department, to be expanded in 2005/06 to include
student mentors.
06/07 New Objectives
64
Examine and recommend models for an honors program
65
Create Centralia College Lyceum
in progress
Done
on going
66
Plan for maximization of use of Corbet Theater & the
Studio Theater
67
Prepare plans for meeting state enrollment targets by
managing growth
68
Broaden classes and strengthen support for evening and
weekend students and faculty
69
Review workload issues for faculty and staff
Done
70
Prepare faculty hiring and replacement priorities
Done
71
Develop a comprehensive workforce education plan
Instruction
on going
First proposal presented, not adopted as yet, moving
ahead with another proposal to present to Instructional
Council.
Completed and first year successful
.
Tony Petzold now in charge of scheduling; less
conflicts. Corbet was used 74% of available dates for
03/04 - no data collected for the 04/05 year yet. An
analysis between weekends and days and the setting
of a 'bench line" number for future analysis to be
done.
\
Area demographics do not support hitting 3,000 FTE
target by 2012. Analysis and planning on going.
Developed night AA degree program. Produced
"Night Owl" schedule - Discovery NW courses being
offered weekends and summer.
in progress
Faculty workload criteria revised in new faculty
negotiated contract. Classified staff contract
training/incorporation in progress.
Positions filled.
Development of Power Operations program and
Allied Health program highest priorities; construction
program being evaluated.
2006-2007
Objectives for 2006-2007
Progress to date
52
Promote innovation and support experimentation in
pedagogy.
Annual
Second Life grant; PSE award; Murdock grant (2nd yr);
Assessment special funding; all staff day e-portfolio
presentation
53
Evaluate Web-based instructional platform
in progress
CC on-line; hybridization; moodle training; HR
implemented moodle training on line in hybrid format
54
Investigate dual admissions programs
in progress
WSU
55
Explore development of Learning Communities
in progress
Victor Villa and Don Foran (philosophy & psychology)
sustainability on-line learning community
56
Promote/engage in curriculum and program
development.
Annual
Rural development grant; stipends to do on-line course
development; TransAlta funding classes in aluminum
welding and CD; moodle and blackboard training;
robotics; biology major series; cc on-line; Trans Alta
response; Ibest in new program and curriculum
development
57
Explore financial support opportunities for faculty
members.
Annual
Credit for Prior Learning assessment by faculty;
increased curriculum development funding; supported
faculty wage increase
58
Acquire and maintain newest generation lab equipment Annual
and provide faculty members training in its use.
59
Work with faculty across campus to integrate learning
objectives related to information literacy skills into
course outlines.
Annual
in-progress
60
Prepare plans for meeting state enrollment targets by
managing growth
Annual
Successful; implementing installment tuition payment
plan; CC On-line
61
Broaden classes and strengthen support for evening and Annual
weekend students and faculty
62
Assess/update and implement a comprehensive
workforce education plan
Instruction
Annual
Aluminum welding, student use fees purchased
microscopes and computers for use in physics lab;
upgraded software in writing lab and math lab
Bridges classes (childcare); on-line writing lab; cc on-line
Plan includes: CPL (credit for prior learning) and an
increase in contract training
07/08 New
Objectives
in progress
69
Assess Sport Program Budgets
70
Increase marketing efforts
71
Increase opportunities to bring "young people" to
campus (e.g. Young Authors Conf.)
72
Support the recruitment, retention and transition of
Hispanic students
73
Increase number of Students with Disabilities
on going
NEW
New viewbook; new catalog; video: welcome back to
CC; postcard series; televised cc events; new web site;
outreach to Chehalis tribe; CC blog
Received Upward Bound grant; hosted Latino Youth
Festival; production of Peter Pan
Continue efforts with:
Latinos Unidos w/ 8 members
Spanish speaking radio KCED; 88 hours/week
Bridge/Outreach programs
Diversity Center
Supported - Hispanic Festival
on going
Offered Comm. 100 w/certified instructor
2007-2008
Objectives for 2007-2008
Progress to date
50
Promote innovation and support
experimentation in pedagogy.
51
Evaluate Web-based instructional platform
in progress
52
Investigate dual admissions programs
in progress
53
Explore development of Learning
Communities
in progress
54
Promote/engage in curriculum and program
development.
Instruction
Annual
Annual
08/09 New Objectives
Workshops offered: Clicks and Bricks: Topics and tools
for Online, Hybrid, or Web-Enhanced Courses: Oodles of
Moodle: PIC & Extended Studies for Faculty.
Evaluated expansion of on-line learning
communities.
Movement from
Blackboard to Angel platform
in process.
Exploring options with U of
W T and U of W Bothell and
City U
Developed Humanities and computer science course
on-line learning community
Completed I-Best for NAC & ECE AT - Completed ECE
Science & Math courses developed with LCC and Clark.
Four additional Major Related Programs were implemented.,
Creation of Assoc in Fine Arts-Music degree.
55
Explore financial support opportunities for
faculty members.
56
Acquire and maintain newest generation lab
equipment and provide faculty members
training in its use.
Annual
Purchases new/change equipment in ERA, Diesel, and
Welding
57
Prepare plans for meeting state enrollment
targets by managing growth
Annual
Implemented Payment plan; established target enrollments
y category, e.g., CJ online, Energy, I-BEST, STEM, CC online, etc.
Television advertising added to marketing plan
58
Broaden classes and strengthen support for
evening and weekend students and faculty
Annual
ECE Bridges classes, Online Writing Lab and 2 year
evening AA degree recreated
59
Assess/update and implement a
comprehensive workforce education plan
Annual
IBEST programs added to plan.
Instruction
Annual
Revised Credit for Prior Learning assessment process by faculty
Hanke mini-grants funded
PSE funded project for Barrett Havens – Library
Develop plan for expenditure of
newly allocated equipment monies $29,000 (Instruction)
On-line options being explored.
Plan to be reviewed in 08/09
Addressing B-Tech and Welding
programs.
2008-2009
Objectives
2008 - 2009 Objectives
50
Promote innovation and support
experimentation in pedagogy.
51
Evaluate Web-based
instructional platform
in progress
Continue to provide training
52
Investigate dual admissions
programs
in progress
Concordia to begin in January
53
Explore development of
Learning Communities
in progress
Psych and Dev. English
54
Promote/engage in curriculum
and program development.
Annual
Industrial Readiness
Collaboration between colleges in Energy
Technology, Forestry, Criminal Justice
and ARRA funded
55
Explore financial support
opportunities for faculty
members.
Annual
PSE - Lisa Carlson & Steve Norton
reviewing state opportunities
56
Acquire and maintain newest
generation lab equipment and
provide faculty members training
in its use.
Annual
EARMARK
COE Equipment through EDC
Capital upgrade of labor
Sputtering machine
57
Prepare plans for meeting state
enrollment targets by managing
growth
Annual
Established record enrollment last year
for spring quarter
58
Broaden classes and strengthen
support for evening and weekend
students and faculty
Annual
review individual evening classes
Instruction
Annual
Faculty notebooks
Quality matters
Angel Implementation
flex - hybrids
open EDUC Resourced
2008-2009 Progress
relook at blogs & wikis
Implement shared
curriculum programs
Bridges classes
25/7 Virtual Reference
(QuestionPoint)
2009-10 Activities
59
Instruction
Assess/update and implement a
comprehensive workforce
education plan
Annual
Focus on Workforce and eLearning