Integrated Planning =
Reacting, Reflecting,
Recharging
ACCJC Standard 1.B.9.
The institution engages in continuous,
broad based, systematic evaluation and
planning.
The institution integrates program review,
planning, and resource allocation into a
comprehensive process that leads to
accomplishment of its mission and
improvement of institutional effectiveness
and academic quality.
The Planning Cycle
Foundation of Planning:
Mission + Data
Mission
 Institution’s broad educational
purposes
 Institution’s intended student
population
 Types of degrees and credentials the
institution offers
 Institution’s commitment to student
learning and student achievement
COS Mission
Is a comprehensive community college focused
on student learning that leads to productive work,
lifelong learning, and community involvement.
Affirms that our mission is to help our diverse
student population achieve its transfer and/or
occupational objectives and to advance the
economic growth and global competitiveness of
business and industry within our region.
Is committed to supporting students’ mastery of
basic skills and to providing programs and
services that foster student success.
SBCC Mission
As a public community college
dedicated to the success of each
student…
SBCC provides students a diverse
learning environment that inspires
curiosity and discovery, promotes
global responsibility, and fosters
opportunity for all.
NOCCCD Mission
Is to serve and enrich our diverse communities by
providing a comprehensive program of educational
opportunities that are accessible, academically excellent,
and committed to student success and lifelong learning.
CC and FC will offer associate degrees, vocational
certificates and transfer education as well as
developmental instruction and a broad array of specialized
training.
SCE will offer non-college credit programs including high
school diploma completion, basic skills, vocational
certificates and self development courses.
Specific activities in both the colleges and SCE will be
directed toward economic development within the
community.
Data for Planning
Start with the mission
to outline the data to be
gathered
Data for Planning
How does an institution show
that it effectively focuses on
- Student success?
- Lifelong learning?
- Economic Development?
Data for Planning
ACCJC Standard I.B.5.
The institution assesses accomplishment of
its mission through
 Program review,
 Evaluation of goals and objectives,
 Evaluation of student learning outcomes,
and
 Evaluation of student achievement.
Data for Planning
Successful Course Completion Rates
2008
2010
2012
2014
Total
64%
68%
66%
62%
Continuing
68%
72%
70%
66%
1st time
60%
64%
62%
62%
Data for Planning
Data compare…
the institution’s mission
with
the institution’s
performance.
Implications for Planning
What do we do with the data?
 Identify/articulate challenges
 Long-term planning: Develop
Institutional Goals
 Short-term planning: Assess
progress on Institutional
Goals/Institutional Objectives
Long-term Plan
ACCJC Standard 1.B.9. Continues..
Institutional planning addresses
short- and long-range needs for
educational programs and services
and for human, physical,
technology, and financial
resources.
Long-term Plan
Title 5. Education § 51008. Comprehensive Plan
The governing board of a community college
district shall establish policies for, and
approve, comprehensive or master
plan, which include academic master plan
and long range master plan for facilities. The
content of such plans shall be locally
determined, except that the plans shall also
address planning requirements specified by
the Board of Governors.
Long-term Plan
Title 5. Education § 51008. Comprehensive Plan
…content of such plans shall be locally
determined…
…address planning requirements specified by the
Board of Governors.
Long-term Plan
System-wide Goals 2014 – 2024
 Increase overall completion rate by 2.5% annually
 Increase the number of Associate Degrees for Transfer by 5%
annually
 Increase completion rates in disadvantaged populations and track
progress with an equity index
 Increase participation in community colleges of Californians ages 18
– 24, especially those from disadvantaged populations
 Increase the number of students developing education plans
Short-term Plan
ACCJC Standard 1.B.9. Continues..
Institutional planning addresses
short- and long-range needs for
educational programs and services
and for human, physical,
technology, and financial
resources.
Short-term Plan #1
Strategic Plan
An institutional program review
3 – 5 years
Measurable objectives
Responsible parties
Timelines
Short-term Plan #1
What is included in your
institution’s long-term plan?
What is included in your
institution’s short-term plan?
Short-term Plan #2
Program Review
Unit-level program review
1 – 5 years
Analyze effectiveness and
develop strategies to address
issues
Short-term Plan #2
Program Review
Is program review
effective at your institution?
Resource Allocation
Link resources to
Institutional Goals and
Institutional Objectives
ACCJC Standard 1.B.9.
The institution integrates program
review, planning, and resource
allocation into a comprehensive
process that leads to accomplishment
of its mission and improvement of
institutional effectiveness and
academic quality.
ACCJC Standard III.D.2.
The institution’s mission and
goals are the foundation for
financial planning, and financial
planning is integrated with and
supports all institutional
planning.
Resource Allocation
How are allocations of
resources linked to planning
at your institution?
Plan Implementation
Responsible Parties
 Monitor the timeline
 Complete or collaborate to
complete the activities
 Assess the outcome
 Report the activities and results
Assess Plan Implementation
 Outcomes of the Institutional
Objectives identified in the
Strategic Plan
 Outcomes of the activities
identified in the unit-level
program reviews
Assess Plan Implementation
Tell everyone the news!
Assess Plan Implementation
ACCJC Standard I.B.8.
The institution broadly
communicates the results of all its
assessment and evaluation
activities so that the institution has
a shared understanding of its
strengths and weaknesses and set
appropriate priorities.
Assess the Process
Assess the planning processes
ACCJC Standard I.B.7.
The institution regularly evaluates its
policies and practices across all areas
of the institution, including
instructional programs, student and
learning support services, resource
management, and governance
processes to assure their
effectiveness in supporting academic
quality and accomplishment of the
mission.
Program Improvement
You’ve assessed
outcomes…
• Strategic plan
• Unit-level initiatives
• Planning processes
Program Improvement
Now what?
How do you use the results
of the assessments at your
college?
Program Improvement
The purpose of planning is to
improve programs, services
and processes.
The final step is to use the
results for continuous quality
improvement.
Program Improvement
Document improvements!
Integrated Planning
Processes that invite
colleges to…
• React
• Reflect
• Recharge
…with integrated planning it
is never