Strategic Planning Committee
Engagement • Equity • Excellence

A Message from the President
A NEW VISION FOR SCC

On behalf of Shoreline Community College, I would like to present the College's 2007 Strategic Plan.

This plan, the result of internal self-assessment and long discussion, reflects the College's core values for student success and academic excellence. These values are the foundation that sets the College's direction for the coming years.

The Strategic Plan is comprised of eight critical themes, all of which are important to the future of the institution. Our goal is to ensure that higher education is accessible, affordable, and relevant to our students as we attempt to increase the numbers of students who engage in learning at the College. We know that our programs transform lives and create opportunities that allow our students to go on to better their earnings potential and their individual lifestyles. These students contribute positively to the welfare of our global society and to the economic well-being of the state of Washington.

Shoreline Community College is ready to meet the challenges of our changing economy and is deeply committed to satisfying the educational needs of our students.

Lee D. Lambert
President
Shoreline Community College

Vision, Mission and Philosophy
A STRATEGIC OUTLOOK

VISION

We will be a world-class leader in student success and community engagement.

MISSION

We are dedicated to serving the educational, workforce and cultural needs of our diverse community.

Engagement, equity and excellence characterize all our efforts toward the goals outlined in the Plan.

engagement (noun): The act of sharing in the activities of a group. A mutual pact, contract, or agreement. Synonyms: participation, involvement.

equity (noun): The state, quality, or ideal of being just, impartial, and fair. Synonyms: fairness, justice.

excellence (noun): Of the highest or finest quality; exceptionally good of its kind. Synonyms: worthy, choice, prime, valuable, select, exquisite, admirable.

Shoreline Community College Strategic Plan
STRATEGIC THEMES AND DIRECTIONS

PROGRAM EXCELLENCE
SCC fosters excellence in its educational programs.

• Enhance the quality of our educational programs through innovation and continuous improvement.
• Create and apply standards for assessment of student learning and program effectiveness.
• Create and revise programs based on community needs, economic trends, and college strengths, particularly in science, mathematics, engineering and the liberal arts.

STUDENT SUCCESS
Students find enrichment in a safe environment for personal and professional growth. Students reach their goals through innovative programs of study, support services and a diverse campus life.

• Increase opportunities for success through convenient, student-friendly enrollment services.
• Develop and implement an innovative, proactive advising model.
• Provide high quality pre-college programs and comprehensive learning assistance.
• Recruit, retain, and develop a diverse community of learning.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ACCESS
SCC enables access to educational opportunities for all members of the community by promoting diversity and equity in our working and learning environment.

• Develop a shared language and understanding of diversity and equity.
• Ensure that students from underrepresented groups experience the same levels of access and success in reaching their educational goals as other students.
• Recruit, hire, retain, and develop a diverse college workforce.

INFRASTRUCTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
SCC provides state-of-the-art buildings, classrooms and technology in a safe and attractive campus.

• Fund and build an allied health and sciences center.
• Develop a coordinated, comprehensive technology plan.
• Implement a unified plan for the maintenance and improvement of classrooms, buildings and campus grounds.
• Enhance the utility and usability of the college website.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND SUSTAINABILITY
SCC models sustainability in its curriculum and operations that are ecologically sound, socially just and economically viable.

• Provide services centered around sustainability and community.
• Operate the college in an environmentally responsible way.
• Develop a curriculum that reflects our commitment to environmental stewardship.

MULTICULTURAL AND GLOBAL COMPETENCE
SCC supports and educates all members of the campus community in their development as multiculturally and globally competent citizens.

• Offer innovative approaches to promoting global citizenship through service learning, international programs, and partnerships.
• Integrate our international students into the campus community.
• Develop multicultural competence among all members of the campus community through curriculum, professional development, and social interaction.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
SCC is the learning, entertainment and gathering hub of the community.

• Engage the community in planning for capital projects and infrastructure.
• Create and market programs to attract and engage our community.
• Build community partnerships with business, government agencies and organizations.
• Expand and strengthen the relationship between the Foundation and the college.

CAMPUS CULTURE
We value and respect each others' diverse contributions to our collective goals.

• Provide opportunities and encouragement for all campus employees to enhance their skills through professional development.
• Promote managerial and administrative excellence through accountability and succession planning.
• Develop a culture of assessment and collaborative planning.
• Encourage participation and investment in an equitable campus governance system.

For further information, contact:

President's Office
Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133
(206) 546-4101

Color copies of the Strategic Plan are available upon request from the Public Information Office at pio@shoreline.edu.

Shoreline Community College does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation,
or age in its program and activities.