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
Physical Resources
 Provide buildings and grounds that emanate the aura of higher education and engender pride by
college employees and the community.
a. Prepare and begin implementation of facilities development plans for the following priority
projects:
i. Science and Technology Building
ii. College Center
iii. International Student Housing
iv. Continuing Education Center
v. Gymnasium Renovation and expansion
vi. Expand and centralize Childcare operations.
b. Prepare and begin implementation of grounds development plans for the following
priorities:
i. Campus lighting
ii. Outdoor stage
iii. Campus entry portals
iv. Artwork on campus
v. Property acquisition for campus expansion
vi. Vacation of Rock, Walnut and Washington streets
vii. Locust Street name change.
c. Modify master plan to establish pedestrian flow patterns that are inviting and provide
connectivity to downtown Centralia
 Provide educational spaces and technology that anticipate the changing needs of the community.
a. Prepare an infrastructure enhancement plan that evaluates the following:
i. Wireless computer access throughout campus
Physical Resources
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
Emergency phone system
Upgrade fire alarm system
Upgraded phone system
Computer network changes to enhance performance and promote security and
efficiency
2003-2004
1.1. Provide buildings and grounds that emanate the aura of higher education and
engender pride by college employees and the community.
1.1.1. Prepare and begin implementation of facilities development plans for the
following priority projects:
1.1.1.1. Science and Technology Building 1)
1.1.1.2. College Center 2)
1.1.1.3. International Student Housing 3)
1.1.1.4. Continuing Education Center 4)
1.1.1.5. Gymnasium Renovation and expansion planning 5)
1.1.1.6. Childcare Centralization 6)
1.1.2. Prepare and begin implementation of grounds development plans for the
following priorities:
1.1.2.1. Campus lighting 7)
1.1.2.2. Outdoor stage 8)
1.1.2.3. Campus entry portals9)
1.1.2.4. Artwork on campus 10)
1.1.2.5. Property acquisition for campus expansion 11)
1.1.2.6. Vacation of Rock, Walnut and Washington streets 12)
1.1.2.7. Locust Street name change.13)
1.1.3. Modify master plan to establish pedestrian flow patterns that are inviting
and provide connectivity to downtown Centralia 14)
1.2. Provide educational spaces and technology that anticipate the changing needs of
the community.
1.2.1. Prepare an infrastructure enhancement plan that evaluates the following:
1.2.1.1.1. Wireless computer access throughout campus 15)
1.2.1.1.2. Emergency phone system 16)
1.2.1.1.3. Upgrade fire alarm system 17)
1.2.1.1.4. Upgraded phone system 18)
1.2.1.1.5. Computer network changes to enhance performance and
promote security and efficiency 19)
2004-2005
1.1. Provide buildings and grounds that emanate the aura of higher education and
engender pride by college employees and the community.
1.1.1. Prepare and begin implementation of facilities development plans for the
following priority projects:
1.1.1.1. Science and Teaching Building 20)
1.1.1.2. College Commons 21)
1.1.1.3. International Student Housing 22)
1.1.1.4. Continuing Education Center 23)
1.1.1.5. Gymnasium renovation and expansion 24)
1.1.1.6. Childcare centralization 25)
Physical Resources
1.1.2. Prepare and begin implementation of grounds development plans for the
following priorities:
1.1.2.1. Campus lighting 26)
1.1.2.2. Outdoor stage 27)
1.1.2.3. Campus entry portals28)
1.1.2.4. Artwork on campus 29)
1.1.2.5. Property acquisition for campus expansion 30)
1.1.2.6. Vacation of Rock, Walnut and Washington streets 31)
1.1.2.7. Locust Street name change 32)
1.1.3. Modify master plan to establish pedestrian flow patterns that are inviting
and provide connectivity to downtown Centralia 33)
1.2. Provide educational spaces and technology that anticipate changing needs.
1.2.1. Prepare an infrastructure enhancement plan that evaluates the following:
1.2.1.1. Wireless computer access throughout campus 34)
1.2.1.2. Emergency phone system 35)
1.2.1.3. Upgraded fire alarm system 36)
1.2.1.4. Upgraded phone system 37)
1.2.1.5. Computer network changes to enhance performance and promote
security and efficiency 38)
1.2.1.6. Automated mailing system with centralized database 39)
Physical Resources
2005-2006
Objectives for 2005-2006
Progress to date
in progress
06/07 New Objectives
Funded 3 million dollars and moving forward with
the design phase; faculty most impacted are meeting
periodically with Steve Ward and the architects on the
planning and design process.
14
Science and Teaching Building
15
College Commons
16
International Student Housing
on hold
Full occupancy fall, winter and spring quarters.
Duplex to be renovated for visiting professor program.
Increase in home-stay fee should keep housing
full for 2005-2006.
17
Continuing Education Center
in progress
Under evaluation
18
Gymnasium renovation and expansion
in progress
Final plan was chosen and funds need to be raised;
Steve W. investigating money opportunities from the State.
19
Childcare centralization
in progress
Steve Ward to talk with Cheri Raff, Child and Family Studies.
4.1.2
in progress
Students have assessed themselves a fee to begin revenue
collection.
Prepare and begin implementation of
grounds development plans for the
following priorities:
20
Campus lighting
in progress
Plan submitted to Gil, Buildings and Grounds,
who will review over summer months.
21
Outdoor stage
in progress
Under evaluation, could occur after construction
of science building.
22
Campus entry portals.
in progress
Neighborhood meetings held on master facilities plan.
23
Artwork on campus
in progress
24
Property acquisition for campus expansion
in progress
Linked to building projects on campus
Properties to be acquired for Science Building
project; to date two properties have been purchased
Physical Resources
25
Vacation of Rock, Walnut and Washington
streets
26
Locust Street name change
27
in progress
in progress
Modify master plan to establish pedestrian
flow patterns that are inviting and provide
connectivity to downtown Centralia
28
Wireless computer access throughout campus
29
Emergency phone system
in progress
In place.
In place.
in progress
31
Upgraded phone system
in progress
32
Computer network changes to enhance
performance and promote security and
efficiency
Physical Resources
Wireless will be installed in the library and several other
locations prior to Fall quarter ’05. This pilot project was
funded through the Student Use Fee.
in progress
Upgraded fire alarm system
Automated mailing system with centralized
database.
Dr. Walton and Steve Ward have met with city officials to
discuss name change options.
Part of master planning with city.
30
33
Steve and Gil have met with the city; group
neighborhood meetings have been held; reduction
of speed limit in place, plans to follow to restrict
parking on street; Steve trying to get four way
stops at all corners.
on going
in progress
May have an option through capital funds to facilitate phone
system in less than the anticipated four years.
Rehosting has been put back; and we are now looking at a
new platform; everyone will be going to Outlook for their email and calendar program.
Marla is working on a cost estimate and planning underway to
determine who will supervise the centralized database and
integrated voice response program.
2006-2007
Objectives for 2006-2007
Progress to date and New Activities
13
Science and Teaching Building
in progress
14
College Commons
in progress
Bid awarded; groundbreaking held; scheduled for
opening fall 09
Developing capital campaign and feasibility study
International Student Housing
in progress
Exploring community partnerships
Continuing Education Center
in progress
Needs being evaluated
Gymnasium renovation and expansion
in progress
In design phase
Child and Family Studies centralization
in progress
in long-term plans; needs being evaluated
19
Outdoor stage
in progress
20
Campus entry portals.
in progress
Part of Master Plan
21
Artwork on campus
in progress
Merce Cunningham
22
Property acquisition for campus expansion
Annual
Purchased 2 lots and duplex
23
Vacation of Rock, Walnut and Washington streets
in progress
Currently working with City
24
Modify master plan to establish pedestrian flow
patterns that are inviting and provide connectivity
to downtown Centralia
in progress
Master plan being revised
25
Wireless computer access throughout campus
in progress
75% across campus; examine demand/need for
implementation in Kemp Hall
26
Upgraded phone system
on-hold
Dependent on Cost of new Science Bldg
27
Computer network changes to enhance
performance and promote security and efficiency
Annual
implemented "efficiency work plan"
15
16
17
07/08 New
Objectives
Preparing to facilitate a
pre-design
bid to go out March '08
18
Physical Resources
Begin planning in 08-09
after demolition of
Lingreen
New artwork part of
science building.
Hire web applications
developer; continue
efficiency work
2007-2008
Objectives for 2007-2008
Progress to date and New Activities
08/09 New Objectives
13
Science Building
in progress
Science Bldg contractor ahead of schedule.
14
College Commons
in progress
Recommended for funding for pre-design 2009;
construction 2013 on College Commons
Fund-raising Consultant hired; feasibility study
completed; campaign underway.
15
International Student Housing
in progress
Leased housing for additional five students.
16
Continuing Education Center
in progress
Under Discussion
17
Health and Wellness Center
in progress
In progress and on schedule
(scheduled for completion - Dec 08)
18
Child and Family Studies centralization
in progress
Being considered for submission in
the next budget capital process.
19
Outdoor stage
in progress
Lingreen building scheduled for
demolition spring quarter 09; work
to begin on outdoor stage once
demolition is completed.
Target for 2009 commencement
20
Campus entry portals.
in progress
Planning will become part of the
College Commons construction
plan. Consultation with architect
under way.
21
Artwork on campus
in progress
Physical Resources
Art in Public Places (AIPP) began in 07.08
Plan to open building and hold
classes spring 09.
Additional house to come on line
fall 2008.
Artwork recommendation scheduled
for 08/09
22
Property acquisition for campus expansion
Annual
23
Vacation of Rock, Walnut and Washington
streets
in progress
Walnut vacated in front of gym;
Begin dialog with city officials on
evacuation of Washington Ave.
Develop layout design with
architect.
24
Modify master plan to establish pedestrian
flow patterns that are inviting and provide
connectivity to downtown Centralia
in progress
Vacation of Walnut in front of gym
Being evaluated by and
recommendation will be made
25
Wireless computer access throughout campus
in progress
Campus close to 100%
Ensure Science bldg totally wireless
26
Upgraded phone system
on-hold
Under Discussion
Consider in College Commons predesign.
27
Computer network changes to enhance
performance and promote security and
efficiency Hire web applications developer;
continue efficiency work
Annual
24/7 support added
Web applications developer not hired because of
budget restrictions
Physical Resources
Purchase scheduled for the duplex
@208 & 210 So. Iron and house @
709 Walnut
2008-2009
Objectives
2008 - 2009 Objectives
2008-2009 Progress
2009-10 Activities
13
Science Building
Plan to open building and hold classes
spring 09.
Completed
14
College Commons
Pre-design meetings for College
Commons
Deferred one year by legislators
Site visits to other colleges
planned
15
International Student Housing
Additional house to come on line fall
2008.
Leased housing downtown
Duplex
Health Annex
16
Continuing Education Center
17
Health and Wellness Center
Open for basketball season 08/09
18
Child and Family Studies
centralization
Being considered for submission in the
next budget capital process.
19
Outdoor stage area
Lingreen building scheduled for
demolition spring quarter 09; work to
begin on outdoor stage once demolition
is completed.
Target for 2009 commencement
site completed
20
Campus entry portals.
Planning will become part of the College
Commons construction plan.
Consultation with architect under way.
On hold for budget constraints/
look at using capital funds
Commons Planning
21
Artwork on campus
Hired artist
Selection of art
22
Property acquisition for
campus expansion
Artwork recommendation scheduled for
08/09
Purchase scheduled for the duplex @208
& 210 So. Iron and house @ 709 Walnut
Purchased:
1211 Walnut St.
713 Walnut St.
411 So. Rock St.
308 Rock St.
Physical Resources
on hold
Completed
Planning for PRR
23
Vacation of Rock, Walnut and
Washington streets
Begin dialog with city officials on
evacuation of Washington Ave.
Develop layout design with architect.
Talking to City Council
24
Modify master plan to
establish pedestrian flow
patterns that are inviting and
provide connectivity to
downtown Centralia
Being evaluated by and recommendation
will be made
Expand lighting scheme
toward Iron
25
Wireless computer access
throughout campus
Ensure Science bldg totally wireless
Science Bldg completed
Improved access in library
International Student
Housing - access and
capacity
26
Upgraded phone system
Consider in College Commons predesign.
Postponed one year
Consider in College
Commons pre-design
27
Computer network changes to
enhance performance and
promote security and
efficiency Hire web
applications developer;
continue efficiency work
Evaluate use of the State Board
technology staff in web applications.
Added chiller system
created redundant server
security audit completed
Working with SBCTC to
incorporate "Go Forward"
28
Automated mailing system
with centralized database.
Evaluating use of contractor to update
postage databases versus purchase/lease.
Contracting out - done
Physical Resources