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
Library, Information and Technology Resources
 Provide access to information and technology resources that support teaching and enhance student
learning.
a. Upgrade all instructional spaces to SMART technology
b. Investigate and implement technologies and delivery methods that allow the greatest
possible access to information resources (e.g. wireless, virtual reference, electronic
reserves).
 Promote acquisition of information literacy skills and computer competencies that support
independent inquiry and lifelong learning.
a. Develop a library liaison system that ensures a librarian regularly contacts all faculty
members.
b. Work with faculty across campus to integrate learning objectives related to information
literacy skills into course outlines.
2003-2004
1.1. Provide access to information and technology resources that support teaching and enhance
student learning.
1.1.1. Upgrade all instructional spaces to SMART technology1) (77)
1.1.2. Investigate and implement technologies and delivery methods that allow the
greatest possible access to information resources (e.g. wireless, virtual reference,
electronic reserves). 2)
1.2. Promote acquisition of information literacy skills and computer competencies that support
independent inquiry and lifelong learning.
1.2.1. Develop a library liaison system that ensures a librarian regularly contacts all
faculty members. 3)
Library Information and Technology Resources
1.2.2. Work with faculty across campus to integrate learning objectives related to
information literacy skills into course outlines. 4)
2004-2005
1.1. Prepare plan for re-hosting through CIS 5)
1.2. Provide access to information and technology resources that support teaching and enhance
student learning.
1.2.1. Upgrade all instructional spaces to SMART technology6)
1.2.2. Investigate and implement technologies and delivery methods that allow the
greatest possible access to information resources (e.g. wireless, virtual reference,
electronic reserves). 7)
1.2.3. Hire Web Master8)
1.2.4. Convene Website Review Team/DTF9)
1.2.5. Evaluate the expanding and relocation of the radio tower. 10)
1.3. Promote acquisition of information literacy skills and computer competencies that support
independent inquiry and lifelong learning.
1.3.1. Develop a library liaison system that ensures a librarian regularly contacts all
faculty members. 11)
Work with faculty across campus to integrate learning objectives related to information literacy
skills into course outlines. 12)
Library Information and Technology Resources
2005-2006
Objectives for 2005-2006
79
Prepare plan for re-hosting through CIS
80
Upgrade all instructional spaces to SMART technology
81
Investigate and implement technologies and delivery methods that
allow the greatest possible access to information resources (e.g.
wireless, virtual reference, electronic reserves).
9.2
Progress to date
in
progress
in
progress
in
progress
Date for campus re-hosting has been delayed; no
firm date at this time.
Student Use Fee funded computer upgrades for five
existing classrooms, a podium and projector for EDC
212 and a projector for the LRC lab. A complete
inventory of SMART classroom equipment, along
with recommendations for upgrades was completed
by T&CS staff.
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. An
increasing number of faculty members have adopted
electronic reserves. Fall ’05 the library will launch
the “Virtual Reference Collection” with access to
more than 200 reference titles through a variety of
databases. This effort was funded by moving funds
away from paper-format reference resources.
Promote acquisition of information literacy skills and computer
competencies that support independent inquiry and lifelong
learning.
Priority set; dollars allocated in upcoming budget;
January hire date
82
Hire Web master
83
Convene Website Review/Team/DTF
in
progress
DTF formed; Focus group held with area high school
students; results being analyzed.
84
Evaluate the expanding and relocation of the radio tower.
Done
Relocation not possible.
Library Information and Technology Resources
06/07 New Objectives
85
Develop a library liaison system that ensures a librarian regularly
contacts all faculty members.
In order to promote increased and consistent
communication between librarians and other
faculty/staff members, the librarians and associate
dean drafted a library liaison structure. Each
librarian and the AD were assigned departments
and/or programs for which they would be
responsible. Liaisons will:
• Share information about library services and
resources with faculty/staff both formally (e.g.
department meetings) and informally
• Convey faculty/staff needs and suggestions to the
library administrator and other library staff members
• Facilitate faculty involvement in collection
development in support of the curriculum
• Provide library instruction for classes
• Collaborate with faculty in promoting information
literacy
• Act as the initial contact person for library-related
questions, needs, and issues
2006-2007
Objectives for 2006-2007
74
75
Progress to date and New Activities
07/08 New
Objectives
Prepare plan for re-hosting through CIS
on going
Upgrade all appropriate instructional spaces to SMART
on going
technology
Investigate and implement technologies and delivery
in progress
methods that allow the greatest possible access to information
resources (e.g. wireless, virtual reference, electronic reserves).
New target date summer 2008
smart classrooms designed into Science Bldg
77
Support library and non library personnel in providing
information literacy leadership
Annual
NEW
English faculty evaluated literacy component in
English and Literature classes;
78
Assess data from standardized assessments, including Noel
Levitz, CCSSE, monitoring reports, program review and
ARF’s; modify planning based on information from these
analyses.
on-going
Reviewed by EMT and IE; CCSSE data presented at
faculty meeting to facilitate conversation; implemented
curriculum changes
76
Library Information and Technology Resources
Wireless capabilities expanded, hired Dean (library and
e-learning); New science building completely wireless;
implementing virtual library chat reference; updated library
databases
Librarian to
collaborate with online writing lab
2007-2008
Objectives for 2007-2008
Progress to date and New Activities
08/09 New Objectives
Added two new Smart Classrooms to inventory
Transferring Lingreen Bldg SMART
classrooms to new science building.
Develop plan for SMART classrooms
in new science building.
68
Upgrade all appropriate instructional spaces
to SMART technology
on
going
69
Investigate and implement technologies and
delivery methods that allow the greatest
possible access to information resources (e.g.
wireless, virtual reference, electronic
reserves).
Support library and non library personnel in
providing information literacy leadership
in
progress
Expanded digital collections and reserve materials
Implemented on-line CRMJ degree and AA degree
Upgrade on-line library catalog
Annual
NEW
Collaboration with online writing lab and
finalize work on 5-year Information Literacy
Grant.
ACRL - immersion plan being planned
for IL program.
70
2008-2009
Objectives
2008 - 2009 Objectives
68
Upgrade all appropriate
instructional spaces to SMART
technology
on going
69
Investigate and implement
technologies and delivery
methods that allow the greatest
possible access to information
resources (e.g. wireless, virtual
reference, electronic reserves).
in progress
Library Information and Technology Resources
2008-2009 Progress
2009-10 Activities
Transferring Lingreen Bldg
SMART classrooms to new
science building.
Develop plan for SMART
classrooms in new science
building.
Completed
Upgrades for this year
Upgrade on-line library catalog
added additional locations for
wireless
Joined Orbis Cascade Alliance
Parent education online
course expanded
70
Support library and non library
personnel in providing
information literacy leadership
Library Information and Technology Resources
Annual
NEW
ACRL - immersion plan being
planned for IL program.
Barret Havens completed work
with faculty on LSTA grant
assessment study
Program plan developed
Assess and complete
information literacy
program plan