Vision: Centralia College Will Improve the Quality of Life for Citizen in Its Service District

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

Assessment  Integrate assessment into the continuing work of the college. a. Recognize innovative and exemplary teaching and learning techniques. b. Recognize exemplary business and office practices.  Ensure that planning and decision-making are based on ongoing assessment of institutional goals and student learning. a. Monitor unit and committee work plans for concurrence with VMSIs.

2003-2004 1.1. Integrate assessment into the continuing work of the college. 1.1.1. Recognize innovative and exemplary teaching and learning techniques. 1.1.2. Recognize exemplary business and office practices. 1.2. Ensure that planning and decision-making are based on ongoing assessment of institutional goals and student learning. 1.2.1. Monitor unit and committee work plans for concurrence with VMSIs.

2004-2005 1.1. Integrate assessment into the continuing work of the college by ensuring that planning and decision-making are based on ongoing assessment of institutional goals and student learning. 1.1.1. Review results from standardized assessments, including Noel Levitz, CCSSE, monitoring reports, program review and ARF’s; modify planning based on information from these analyses. 1.1.2. Monitor unit and committee work plans for concurrence with VMSI’s.

Assessment 2005-2006

Objectives for 2005-2006 Progress to date 06/07 New Objectives

86 Monitor unit and committee work plans for concurrence annual Each campus committee submitted a work plan to with VMSI’s. IE for review and approval during Fall quarter 04. Each unit: student services, instruction, administration will now also submit work plans for each of their areas.

2006-2007

07/08 New Objectives for 2006-2007 Progress to date Objectives

84 Review results from standardized assessments, Review results for last two years of NL & CCSSE including Noel Levitz, CCSSE, monitoring NEW for new objectives and changes in procedures reports, program review and ARF’s; modify planning based on information from these analyses. 2007-2008

Objectives for 2007-2008 Progress to date 08/09 New Objectives

71 Assess data from standardized assessments, on-going Curriculum changes occurred based on program including Noel Levitz, CCSSE, monitoring review and ARF data. Increase participation of reports, program review and ARF’s; modify faculty in ARF creation. planning based on information from these END 4 data analyzed and evaluated to analyses. recommend design and use of "Math requirements" plan for advisors.

Assessment 2008-2009 Objectives 2008 - 2009 Objectives 2008-2009 Progress 2009-10 Activities

71 Assess data from standardized on-going Curriculum changes occurred based Presentation scheduled for assessments, including Noel on program review and ARF data. Sept. 15th EMT meeting Levitz, CCSSE, monitoring Increase participation of faculty in reports, program review and ARF creation. ARF’s; modify planning based END 4 data analyzed and evaluated to on information from these recommend design and use of "Math analyses. requirements" plan for advisors.

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