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College Annual Goals

The annual goals are based on the College strategic initiatives identified in the College Strategic Plan. Goals are developed and reviewed annually based on stakeholder input and feedback, student success data, and emerging trends in higher education.

Please click on the "+" to see a drop-down of individual goals under each strategic initiative.

Goals for 2025-2026 (FY26)

One of the college’s goals is to support student success by providing programs and services that foster student achievement.

  1. Update website to ensure ease of use for student experience. (Multi-year Goal)

  2. Implement the Navigate student success management system. (Multi-year Goal)

One of the college’s goals is to recognize the importance of building and maintaining a positive employee experience.

  1. Fully implement employee engagement plan; include activities to support staff feedback, open communication, and presidential engagement. (Multi-year Goal)

  2. Revise and standardize all staff job descriptions. Complete wage study for professional staff. (Multi-year Goal)

  3. Successfully negotiate KCEA contract.

The college is committed to collaborating with stakeholders to effectively meet the needs of students and the community.

  1. Solicit funding for nursing textbooks and Short-Term programs.

  2. Develop essential employability outcomes including digital literacy for transfer and CTE courses. (Multi-year Goal)
  3. Develop technology training to be offered through CE.

The college aims to position itself for the future by strategically planning and responding to opportunities through effective resource management.

  1. Develop a Plan for the Greenhouse.

  2. Reduce College instructional costs from $7,040 to $6,882 per FTE (2% below the National Community College Benchmark). (Multi-year Goal)

View PDF of FY26 Goals

View FY24 Goals — Outcomes