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
Students
 Provide a student-centered college environment that enhances college life and promotes success.
a. Improve classes and support for evening and weekend students
b. Explore creation of Multi-cultural & Women’s Resource Centers.
c. Develop “person, place, and plan” for multi-cultural groups on campus.
d. Collaborate with CC Foundation to expand number of scholarships each year.
e. Support and expand opportunities for student leadership
f. Update marketing, recruitment and retention plan
2003-2004
1.1. Provide a student-centered college environment that enhances college life and promotes
success.
1.1.1. Improve classes and support for evening and weekend students1)
1.1.2. Explore creation of Multi-cultural & Women’s Resource Program.2)
1.1.3. Develop “person, place, and plan” for multi-cultural groups on campus.3)
1.1.4. Collaborate with CC Foundation to expand number of scholarships each year. 4)
1.1.5. Support and expand opportunities for student leadership 5)
1.1.6. Update marketing, recruitment and retention plan 6)
1.1.7. Create a Spanish-speaking – student transition specialist position 7)
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. a)
1.1.1.1.
Evaluate Web-based instructional platform. b)
Students
1.1.1.2.
Investigate dual enrollment programs ABE/ESL/PT c)
1.1.1.3.
Explore development of Learning Communities d)
1.1.2. Expand mini-grant funding. e)
1.1.3. Expand opportunities for curriculum and program development. f)
1.1.4. Explore expanded financial support opportunities for faculty members. g)
1.1.4.1.
Develop plan to acquire and maintain newest generation lab equipment and
provide faculty members training in its use. h)
1.1.5. Reestablish the Teaching and Learning Center i)
1.1.6. Create a Math Learning Center j)
1.1.7. Examine and recommend models for an honors program k)
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 8)
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)
Students
2005-2006
Objectives for 2005-2006
Progress to date
72
Explore creation of Multi-cultural Programs.
in
progress
73
Collaborate with CC Foundation to expand number of scholarships
each year.
on
going
74
Support and expand opportunities for student leadership
Annual
75
Update marketing, recruitment and retention plan
76
Increase scholarships for athletes
on
going
77
Enhance Student Athlete Leadership Opportunities
on
going
Students
Multicultural Student Center to open to students fall
2005 in Kemp 101; Theresa Kimball to be .25 FTE
Director, Jose Diaz to be 1.0 FTE Specialist; .25
FTE office help. Shall include college bridge
program for Hispanic students
All eligible applicants were awarded at least a partial
scholarship for 2005-2006.
Develop web page with leadership info on it,
increase # of clubs, provide leadership training for
club leaders, developed club handbook, encourage
involvement in professional association (NACA).
Updated demographic information, e.g., 12 th grade
enrollment projections, Lewis County population
projections. Continue efforts with HS graduates as
Lewis County nears market saturation. Increase
market share of 25 – 45 year olds as fastest growing
segment. Special efforts for Performing Arts and
Media Studies, Electronics, and Energy Technology
programs. Continue to expand evening offerings and
promotion (Night Owl Program). Seek market for
on-line and correspondence degree programs.
Increase emphasis on recruiting basic skills and ESL
students, veterans, and student athletes.
S/A budget increased from $0 to $6,000 over last
two years; Foundation ran successful Seattle to
Portland bicycle trip fundraiser to raise $10,000;
college working with SBCTC to grant tuition
waivers for athletes.
Athletes on Student Government; athletes working
with youth in community; athletes running sports
camps.
06/07 New Objectives
78
Enhance Sport Program Budgets
on
going
Coaches and Assistant Coaches’ salaries raised to
competitive level; P/T retention specialist added; .25
FTE fund raising position added; AD position
budgeted to expand from .5 FTE to .75 FTE.
2006-2007
Objectives for 2006-2007
Progress to date
62
Assess/update and implement a comprehensive
workforce education plan
Annual
63
Collaborate with CC Foundation to increase number
and amount of scholarships each year.
Annual
64
Increase # of scholarship applications received
65
Target Scholarships to areas of instruction
66
Support and expand opportunities for student
leadership
67
Update marketing, recruitment and retention plan
68
Enhance Student Athlete Leadership Opportunities
69
Assess Sport Program Budget
70
Increase marketing efforts
on going
71
Increase opportunities to bring "young people" to
campus (e.g. Young Authors Conf.)
NEW
Students
Plan includes: CPL (credit for prior learning) and an
increase in contract training
NEW
2006/07 62 scholarships @ $226,220; 2006/07 170
students awarded
Working with school districts to distribute scholarship
applications
on-going
STEM
Annual
Annual
in progress
07/08 New
Objectives
Led and implemented recycling program; Phi Theta
Kappa; BMA national sustainability committee
Revisit enrollment planning efforts
Unable to implement - continue to examine
in progress
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
STEM
72
73
Continue efforts with:
Latinos Unidos w/ 8 members
Spanish speaking radio KCED; 88 hours/week
Bridge/Outreach programs
Diversity Center
Supported - Hispanic Festival
Support the recruitment, retention and transition of
Hispanic students
on going
Increase number of Students with Disabilities
Offered Comm. 100 w/certified instructor
2007-2008
Objectives for 2007-2008
60
Collaborate with CC Foundation to
increase number and amount of
scholarships each year.
61
Target Scholarships to areas of instruction
62
Support and expand opportunities for
student leadership
63
Enhance Student Athlete Leadership
Opportunities
Students
Progress to date
Annual
on-going
08/09 New Objectives
219 applicants received; 170 scholarships awarded;
$263,117 dollars awarded
Bridges Scholarships for ECE
Began soliciting funds and recruiting students for
STEM scholarships.
STEM is the 08/09 Scholarship focus Bridges Scholarships refunded targeting
childcare
Annual
Reactivated the Inter Club Council.
Five new clubs established which allow for student
leadership.
Club and organization leaders invited to attend the
CUSP leadership institute in Wenatchee.
Students are asked to assist with being orientation
leaders and serve on campus committees
ASCC to develop car pool policy and
implement plan.
Student theme for 08/09 is "Social
Justice"
Revitalization of ROTRAC
in
progress
All athletes received notice of open positions by
direct mail.
Implemented Student Athlete Advisory Council
(SAAC)
64
Increase marketing efforts
65
Increase opportunities to bring "young
people" to campus (e.g. Young Authors
Conf.)
66
67
Students
on going
Aggressive TV campaign: three commercials plus
numerous cable interviews; Spanish KCED; STEM
newsletters and faculty contact in HSs; Work with
Latino Youth Summit and Hispanic Festival;
Advertised Opportunity Grant & I-Best = increased
enrollment.
ECE Bridges program.
CC Online radio and television campaigns.
STEM newsletters and faculty contact in
HSs;
Spanish language signage on campus
Major presence on new Centralia HS
scoreboard
Telephone campaign to recover CC
students who failed to register.
NEW
Upward Bound grant; hosted Latino Youth Festival
High School Band Concert held on campus
Business Week will be held on campus
12/08
Increased Director, Diversity Center to 1 FTE.
Continued: Latinos Unidos, Spanish speaking radio
KCED; 88 hours/week, Bridge/Outreach programs,
Diversity Center
Supported - Hispanic Festival
Improved access to facilities as a result of the
SBCTC's Civil Rights Audit.
Move Diversity Center to a more visible
location.
Instituted aggressive program under Student
Achievement Initiative to get students with
disabilities to access services.
Improved access to facilities as a result of the
SBCTC's Civil Rights Audit
Disability Access training offered to faculty and
staff.
Coordinating state wide on-line
coordinators for students with
disabilities.
Continue with implementation of
SBCTC Civil Rights audit
recommendations.
Support the recruitment, retention and
transition of Hispanic students
Increase support for Students with
Disabilities
on going
2008-2009
Objectives
60
61
Collaborate with CC
Foundation to increase
number and amount of
scholarships each year.
Target Scholarships to areas
of instruction
2008 - 2009 Objectives
2009-10 Activities
Annual
on-going
62
Support and expand
opportunities for student
leadership
Annual
63
Enhance Student Athlete
Leadership Opportunities
in progress
64
Increase marketing efforts
on going
65
Increase opportunities to bring
"young people" to campus
(e.g. Young Authors Conf.)
66
Support the recruitment,
retention and transition of
Hispanic students
Students
2008-2009 Progress
NEW
on-going
STEM is the 08/09 Scholarship
focus Bridges Scholarships refunded
targeting childcare
Apply for NSF for STEM
scholarships
Bridges Scholarships
refunded
ASCC to develop car pool policy
and implement plan.
Revitalization of ROTARAC
Carpool Policy Adoped
Currently have 12 designated parking
spots
PTK Green Expo
STEM newsletters and faculty
contact in HSs;
Spanish language signage on
campus
Major presence on new Centralia
HS scoreboard
Telephone campaign to recover CC
students who failed to register.
Television commercials
on-line catalog and bulletin
Increase knowledge of
scholarships at local Foundation
Business Week will be held on
campus 12/08
Continue Business week on campus
Move Diversity Center to a more
visible location.
Held on campus
:Latino Youth Summit
Hispanic Festival
Doing Hispanic TV on Channel 3
Welcome banners in Spanish installed
around campus
67
Students
Increase support for Students
with Disabilities
on going
Coordinating state wide on-line
coordinators for student with
disabilities.
Continue with implementation of
SBCTC Civil Rights audit
recommendations.
All audit recommendations completed
Held/Presented:
Looking Up program
Not Just Ropes
Into the Fire