2006 - 2007 / 2007 - 2008 Catalog 2006-2007 Catalog Year (Archived) Board of Trustees Districtwide Strategic Plan, 2005 - 2008
The Board of Trustees Districtwide Strategic Plan provides the overall direction to the Dallas County Community Colleges for all planning. The Board Strategic Plan includes the goals of the district, and the objectives form a basis for reporting on districtwide performance to the Board of Trustees. Each Dallas County Community College location is responsible for adopting strategies and processes for achieving the goals. Each location may also establish additional objectives as desired.
VISION
Dallas County Community Colleges add value to lives and build communities.
MISSION
Dallas County Community Colleges prepare students to become productive and responsible contributors in our communities.
GOALS
In implementing our goals, we are committed to remaining accessible and affordable while providing quality education. We embrace and celebrate the diversity of our students, staff, and communities in all we do. We recognize the importance of diversity in successfully impacting our students and communities in all six (6) goal areas.
GOAL I - STUDENT SUCCESS
The success of our students is always the primary focus.
OBJECTIVE A: Access and Retention
Our student body will reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and will progress academically.
OBJECTIVE B: College-Level Skills Attainment
Our students will master the mathematics, reading, and writing skills needed to participate successfully in college-level curricula.
OBJECTIVE C: Graduation and Transfer
Our students will obtain the skills needed to meet area workforce needs and/or be academically prepared to pursue a baccalaureate degree.
OBJECTIVE D: Adult Literacy
Our students will acquire basic literacy skills needed to live and function in our communities.
GOAL II - EMPLOYEE SUCCESS
We remain committed to hiring, retaining, and developing successful employees as a key to the positive impact we have on our students and communities.
OBJECTIVE A: Recruitment, Hiring, and Retention
Recruit, hire, and retain quality employees that reflect the diversity of students and communities we serve.
OBJECTIVE B: Development
Develop, offer, and evaluate professional and organizational development programs that enhance the effectiveness of individuals and the organization to continuously improve our services internally and externally.
GOAL III - ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
We positively and significantly impact economic and workforce development initiatives key to the prosperity of Dallas County, North Texas, the state, and the nation.
OBJECTIVE A: Strategic Alliances
Create, expand, and/or strengthen strategic alliances with business, industry, and government to promote local and regional economic and workforce development.
OBJECTIVE B: External Funding (Contracts and Grants)
Strengthen and expand districtwide resource development (grants, contract training, etc.) efforts at the local, regional, and federal level that support economic and workforce development.
GOAL IV - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
We add value to lives and build communities by continually strengthening and expanding our connections with civic, community, and educational organizations.
OBJECTIVE A: Partnerships
Create, expand, and/or strengthen partnerships with civic, community, and educational organizations to improve the quality of life in our communities.
GOAL V - BUSINESS AND FISCAL AFFAIRS
We maintain the public's trust by being fiscally responsible and accountable at all times.
OBJECTIVE A: Accountability and Reporting
Ensure that the public is regularly informed of our fiscal health and stability.
OBJECTIVE B: Financial Planning
Refine and implement a comprehensive fiscal plan to support our strategic directions.
GOAL VI - ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
We meet our goals based on continual evaluation and improvement of programs and services in relation to student and community needs.
OBJECTIVE A: Strategic Planning
Implement a data-driven, districtwide plan.
OBJECTIVE B: Private Sector Support
Encourage and support the Foundation.
Approved by the Board of Trustees
December 7, 2004
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