Addendum with evidence (8.2 MB) - Accreditation - Bakersfield ...

The Context for the 2011-2014 Educational Master Plan
To set the context, Bakersfield College’s 2011-2014 Educational Master Plan begins with a
description of the college’s history, current-day perspective, and philosophical premise. Following
the context are the mission, vision, and values statements as well as college strategic goals from the
Bakersfield College Strategic Plan. Bakersfield College’s Strategic Plan not only aligns with the Kern
Community College District Strategic Plan, but also the Actionable Improvement Items identified
during the 2011-2012 accreditation self-study process and described in the Self Evaluation Report for
Educational Quality and Institutional Effectiveness.
Next, environmental scans which included analyses of external factors which could affect
Bakersfield College in the future as well as internal factors about students, employees, programs, and
services. Institutional effectiveness information consists of five-year trend data for seven core
indicators of institutional effectiveness and program reviews for instructional, student, and
administrative services. Internal information concludes with a summary of key planning
assumptions and strategic priorities for the future. Future considerations include an analysis of labor
markets; new programs and curricular opportunities with review of current and older programs;
projections for future growth; and determination of space needs. This Plan serves multiple purposes:
• To produce a document that will enable Bakersfield College to focus all college planning,
decision-making, and resource allocation toward improving student learning
• To identify the internal and external environmental factors that must be factored into all
planning and decision-making
• To establish priorities for developing the college budget
• To provide ongoing assessment and accountability measures that will guide future decisions
affecting student learning programs and services
• To provide recommendations, which will assist Bakersfield College in scheduling facility
projects, to meet the changing instructional and student services program needs.
In summary, this Educational Master Plan represents the collective efforts of the faculty,
classified staff, and administrators of Bakersfield College. The implementation of this plan builds on
the vision of quality learning and service voiced in our mission statement. Furthermore, it
champions accountability and stewardship that will assure our responsiveness to the community and
students we serve.
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