MASTER PLAN 2015-2025 COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Lori Cardoza, President Kenneth Nunes, Vice President Earl Mann, Clerk Greg Sherman, Trustee John A. Zumwalt, Trustee Jennifer Cho, Student Trustee ADMINISTRATION Stan A. Carrizosa, Superintendent/President Jennifer Vega La Serna, Ph.D., Vice President, Academic Services Christine Statton, Vice President, Administrative Services Brent Calvin, Vice President, Student Services Superintendent/President’s Message ...........................................................................................................................4 TABLE OF Mission Statement .........................................................................................................................................................7 Acknowledgements .......................................................................................................................................................8 CONTENTS Purposes of the Master Plan .......................................................................................................................................11 Preparing the Master Plan ...........................................................................................................................................12 Executive Summary .....................................................................................................................................................14 CHAPTER 1: BACKGROUND Sequoias Community College District.........................................................................................................................18 National, State, and Local Context .............................................................................................................................22 CHAPTER 2: PROFILE OF THE DISTRICT’S COMMUNITIES AND STUDENTS Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................28 Regional population trends and demographics ..........................................................................................................29 Local economic trends ................................................................................................................................................34 Enrollment trends ........................................................................................................................................................41 Student demographics ................................................................................................................................................52 Student outcomes .......................................................................................................................................................61 Perceptions .................................................................................................................................................................74 Current and anticipated challenges ............................................................................................................................77 CHAPTER 3: DISTRICT GOALS District Goal 1 ..............................................................................................................................................................86 District Goal 2 ..............................................................................................................................................................86 District Goal 3 ..............................................................................................................................................................87 District Goal 4 ..............................................................................................................................................................87 CHAPTER 4: PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Academic Programs ....................................................................................................................................................91 Student Services .......................................................................................................................................................122 CHAPTER 5: FACILITIES PLAN Tulare College Center ................................................................................................................................................147 Hanford Educational Center ......................................................................................................................................152 Visalia Campus ..........................................................................................................................................................157 SUPERINTENDENT/PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE DEAR COLLEAGUES: On behalf of College of the Sequoias, I am pleased to share our 2015-2025 Master Plan. The Master Plan incorporates our core mission, values, and vision, which build on the rich history of College of the Sequoias. The intent of the Master Plan is to outline a ten-year projection of the planned needs for the District. College of the Sequoias has experienced many changes and challenges throughout its 87-year existence. Based on historic fluctuations in the state and national economy and the resultant impact on district funding, it is with anticipated continuous uncertainty in our future that we will remain focused on our deep commitment to excellence in teaching, service to students, and the relationships we develop with communities and constituents throughout our region. The Master Plan is based on an extensive review of relevant data on regional population trends, student demo- graphics, economic development, and state and national education policy, and will set forth broad District Goals. These Goals and accompanying data will guide all other institutional planning and decision-making, including oper- ational and strategic planning, resource allocation, evaluation, and assessment of outcomes. The Master Plan will initiate development, implementation, and assessment of our District Strategic Plan, which will be reviewed and updated every three years. The Strategic Plan will include measureable District Objectives that align delivery of services, instructional strategies, and allocation of resources to improve student success. Population trends in our District throughout sections of Tulare and Kings Counties will influence the planning for programs, services, facilities, and staffing to achieve District Objectives. 4 College of the Sequoias MASTER PLAN 2015 – 2025 This Master Plan was developed through a collaborative process set forth in our COS Integrated Planning and Governance and Decision-making Manuals. A Master Plan Task Force comprised of faculty, staff, and administra- tors worked closely with the Institutional Planning and Effectiveness Committee and District Governance Senate to enlist District-wide involvement and participation in the process. Academic Senate led a Master Plan Summit for all interested staff, faculty, board, and community members to engage in shaping the District Goals. The President’s Office dedicated the District-wide Convocation in fall 2014 to aarticipatory p process for all District staff to work on the District Goals. Finally, the Board of Trustees engaged in regular public updates on Master Plan development and formal public readings of the plan prior to its final adoption. At College of the Sequoias, we are committed to making informed and carefully considered decisions to provide the best and most meaningful educational experience possible for our students. Completion of the Sequoias Communi- ty College District’s ten‐year Master Plan ensures that the District will continue to serve the higher education needs of future generations of students. Our appreciation and sincere gratitude are extended to the numerous individuals whose efforts and thinking con- tributed to the development of this plan. Sincerely, Stan A. Carrizosa Superintendent/President College of the Sequoias MASTER PLAN 2015 – 2025 5 6 College of the Sequoias MASTER PLAN 2015 – 2025 MISSION STATEMENT College of the Sequoias is a comprehensive community college district focused on student learning that leads to productive work, lifelong learning and community involvement. College of the Sequoias 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. College of the Sequoias is committed to supporting students’ mastery of basic skills and to providing access to programs and services that foster student success. College of the Sequoias MASTER PLAN 2015 – 2025 7 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Steve Lamar, Theatre Technician, Fine Arts, CSEA ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Lori Cardoza, President President, (Co-chair) Kenneth Nunes, Vice President Donna Robinson, College Accountant, Accounts Payable Earl Mann, Clerk Greg Sherman, Trustee ADMINISTRATIVE REPRESENTATIVES: John A. Zumwalt, Trustee John Bratsch, Dean, Human Resources and Legal Affairs Jennifer Cho, Student Trustee Brent Calvin, Vice President, Student Services, (Co-chair) Stan A. Carrizosa, Superintendent/President Cindy Delain, Dean, Nursing and Allied Health, SENIOR ADMINISTRATION Consumer Family Studies, Business Stan A. Carrizosa, Superintendent/President Tim Hollabaugh, Dean,