Vision, Mission, Values, Goals and Objectives 2009-10 thru 2013-14

COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
Vision, Mission, Values, Goals and Objectives
FY2009-10 through FY2013-2014 GOALS
Vision Statement
College of the Desert will be a center of innovations and collaborations for educational enrichment,
economic development and quality of life in the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities.
Mission Statement
College of the Desert provides excellent educational programs and services that contribute to the success
of our students and the vitality of the communities we serve.
We Value:
1. Quality, lifelong learning experiences that helps students to achieve their personal and professional
goals
2. An environment that is committed to diversity as well as the dignity and worth of the individual
3. Continuous professional and personal growth of our employees and students
4. Effective teaching and student development programs that prepare students for their roles as citizens
in a democratic society in a rapidly changing global economy
5. Academic Freedom and Responsibility - creating a safe environment where competing beliefs and
ideas can be openly discussed and debated
6. Sustainable use of our resources
7. Collaboration predicated upon a foundation of mutual trust and support
8. An agile learning environment that is responsive to the changing educational needs of our students
and the communities we serve
9. Accountability based upon an outcomes-based approach in education
10. The public’s trust by effective and ethical use of public and private resources
1. Student Success
Goal: Achieve student success by placing the needs of learners first.
Objectives:
Ensure that the student’s earliest experiences with the College are positive, nurturing, and
focused on student learning and academic success
Engage students as responsible partners in the lifelong learning process
Use technology to expand opportunities for student learning and student services
Ensure a safe environment and improve security at all campuses
Create/implement a plan to increase the success rates of students in basic skills, career
technology education and general education courses
Maintain a quiet, easily accessible, appropriately equipped and convenient venue for all
courses/programs during Measure B facilities construction
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2. Organizational & Professional Development
Goal: Foster an organizational culture that puts learning first.
Objectives:
Throughout the organization, hire, develop, support, and empower employees who take an active
role in student learning and success
Promote a culture of inclusiveness, participation, collaboration, and mutual respect that
recognizes and celebrates the value of employee contributions. Develop and maintain a strong
sense of community.
Provide and support professional development programs and opportunities to enhance staff and
faculty effectiveness as facilitators of teaching and learning
Use cross-functional and interdisciplinary teams to shape the learning culture of the College in
line with the College’s vision and mission
3. Community/Economic Development & Partnerships
Goal: Encourage economic vitality of the community through partnerships, coalitions, and
collaborations.
Objectives:
Encourage community/business partnerships in the learning process
Improve and expand linkages with educational partners and community agencies for mutual
benefit
Encourage faculty and staff to take leadership roles in community initiatives
4. Institutional Growth
Goal: Plan and coordinate student enrollment, programs, services, and facilities to meet
community needs.
Objectives:
Achieve targeted growth through an integrated enrollment management process
Enhance student diversity
Assess the community’s lower division needs for transfer, career, and technical education, basic
skills and workforce preparation; assess the degree to which the College is currently meeting
these needs.
Ensure an equitable delivery of quality programs and services at all campus/centers and that a
sufficient number of full-time faculty is maintained
Improve the utilization of human, physical, technological, and fiscal resources; maintain fiscal
stability at all times
Plan and complete all bond projects on time and within budget.
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Assure appropriate input from faculty and all users when planning and designing facilities; ensure
facilities master plan supports the educational master plan; ensure all campus/center facilities
meets student’s needs
5. Institutional Advancement
Goal: Increase public and private funds for scholarships, educational programs, capital projects,
and general operations.
Objectives:
Increase the coordination with the COD Foundation to enhance resource availability
Enhance student opportunities through increased scholarships and endowments
Promote responsible stewardship of resources and public trust
Encourage an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit
Continue to generate business and community support to increase program viability
Collaborate with business and educational entities to lobby for appropriate levels of state and
county support
Communicate the value and benefit of the College to the community
6. Institutional Effectiveness
Goal: Improve learning outcomes, College programs, processes, and services through planning,
action, assessment, and improvement.
Objectives:
Integrate the College’s annual planning with budgeting and resource allocation
Fully implement the strategic planning process; involve individuals at the grassroots level
Continue to develop and improve the system of defining and assessing student learning
outcomes
Continue refinement of program review processes and integration into the planning process
Develop a culture of evidence through enhancement of the Office of Institutional Research
Continue dialog and development of general education philosophy, requirements and standards
Increase campus wide understanding of matriculation mandates and components and their
impact on student achievement
Increase the understanding of and support for the institutional effectiveness process
Create and formalize processes for disseminating information, fostering informed discussion, and
providing input into the college decision-making from students, the Academic Senate and all staff.
Continue enhancement/improvement of
consultation.
the decision-making process through collegial
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