STRATEGIC PLAN 2023-2028
ABOUT WHATCOM Whatcom Community College (WCC) is regularly recognized as one of the nation’s top community colleges based on student success. With affordable and accessible programs at WCC, students from every age and background can create their own pathways that align with their specific goals and interests. WCC is a destination for cybersecurity, healthcare, business, and engineering studies, offers three bachelor of applied science degrees (Applied Business Management, IT Networking-Cybersecurity, Social Work), 50+ degrees and certificates, career and workforce preparation, online courses, and personal and professional enrichment classes. WCC serves nearly 7,000 students annually.
VISION Whatcom is a supportive community, empowering lives through education. MISSION
Whatcom Community College contributes to the vitality of its communities by providing quality education in academic transfer, professional-technical, and lifelong learning, preparing students for active citizenship in a global society.
Notice of Non-Discrimination Whatcom Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information or age in its programs and activities. For Title IX compliance, contact Title IX Coordinator, by phone: 360.383.3400 or email: titleix@whatcom.edu.
WCC PRESIDENT
Kathi Hiyane-Brown, Ed.D.
2023 WCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Teresa Taylor, Chair; John Pedlow, Vice Chair; Wendy Bohlke, J.D.; Jeff Fairchild, J.D.; Rebecca Johnson
STRATEGIC PLANNING Whatcom Community College is reimagining learning with the development and implementation of a new strategic plan. This plan builds upon Whatcom’s mission and brings renewed energy and focus to fulfillment of an updated college vision: “Whatcom is a supportive community, empowering lives through education.” A year in development, it was a comprehensive process engaging students, faculty, staff, Board of Trustees, community members, industry partners, education partners and donors around opportunities, needs, and challenges in higher education. Our commitment to enhancing a student-centered college experience was a key focus throughout the planning process and is reflected in our new plan. With the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan as our compass we will continue to honor student investments, and ensure all learners have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential and achieve academic success. We look forward to continued engagement with our internal and external communities, and to leveraging past successes into future opportunities together.
—Whatcom Community College Board of Trustees
Running Start Student Jagteshwar Preet Singh
Strengthen Collaborations
GOAL 1:
RENEW AND EXPAND IMPACTFUL COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS WITHIN AND BEYOND THE COLLEGE. Objectives: 1. Strengthen collaborations with local K-12 educators so that Whatcom is known as the preferred choice for students. 2. Expand and strengthen relationships with industry, education, and community partners. 3. Build a collaborative culture that sets, underscores, and achieves shared mutual goals. 4. Share college and student success stories with internal and external communities. 5. Leverage external resources and partners to support student success and workforce- driven outcomes.
GOAL 2:
ENCOURAGE INNOVATION FOCUSED ON DELIVERING HIGH VALUE EDUCATION. Objectives: 1. Enhance and expand innovative teaching and learning practices that result in a high-return, high-quality education for all students. 2. Increase applied learning opportunities for students. 3. Model leadership in environmental
sustainability and its intersection with human, social, and economic impacts.
Encourage Innovation
Expand Campus Engagement
GOAL 3:
SUSTAIN A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE CAMPUS COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT SUCCESS AND BELONGING. Objectives: 1. Strengthen cross-divisional efforts to increase students’ sense of belonging, engagement, and development. 2. Expand campus engagement toward creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) culture. 3. Promote deeper understanding and engagement related to IDEA to build broad capacity to lead and support institutional change. 4. Eliminate achievement gaps among students.
Improve Student Success
GOAL 4: DELIVER EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT FOSTER IMPROVED STUDENT
SUCCESS. Objectives:
1. Expand access and invest resources for student recruitment, retention, and completion. 2. Design and implement contact-to- completion experience touchpoints that meet the expectations and needs for students in each targeted recruitment area. 3. Create a seamless experience for students throughout their academic journey specifically utilizing Guided Pathways framework. 4. Engage students inside and outside of the classroom.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Whatcom Community College extends its appreciation to the Whatcom Community College Foundation for their financial support towards the development of the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan. Their commitment to our vision and mission empowers the College to advance its goals and make a lasting impact in our community.
STRATEGIC PLANNING CORE TEAM Jon Spores, Bookstore Director Dawn Gallardo, Counseling Full-Time Faculty Leo Hopcroft, Development Education Full-Time Faculty Asta Johansen, IT Support Technician Brian Keeley, Senior Director for Facilities & Operations Joshua Norton, ASWCC President (2022-23)
Mark Price, Instruction Classroom Support Technician Juan Serrano, AIM Coach Thistle Gonzalez, Student Rafeeka Kloke, Executive Director for the Office of the President & Staff to the Board EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Kathi Hiyane-Brown, President Sarah Simpson, Strategic Planning Coordinator
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