South Puget Sound Community College

Mission and Goals

Mission

We engage our community in learning . . . for life.

Values

South Puget Sound Community College . . .

PURSUES EXCELLENCE
We are innovative and we continuously search for ways to improve our programs, services, and operations. We use our resources responsibly to provide exceptional educational opportunities.

OPERATES IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPECT We are invested in our college’s overall success. In turn, the college respects and acknowledges our commitment and empowers us to maximize our contributions. This positive, open, collaborative culture promotes communication and increases the holistic vitality and integrity of our college.

ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE
As part of a diverse community, we continually monitor the community’s changing needs. We are committed to providing the necessary educational resources and services to community members who seek them. We foster global citizens who build rich and effective partnerships with community members, businesses, and organizations. We are stewards of our land and our environment.

FOSTERS INCLUSIVENESS AT OUR CAMPUSES
We celebrate diverse cultures, individuality, and common ground. Those who work for, attend classes at, or visit our college, find a safe, accessible place where differences are embraced.

PROVIDES STUDENT-CENTERED EDUCATION
We facilitate seamless transitions by maximizing learning opportunities and eliminating barriers to success. Our students are prepared for life choices that enable them to adapt to a changing world.

Goals

GOAL: SOUTH PUGET SOUND COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS STUDENT-CENTERED

• Objective: Offer dynamic and balanced educational programs in a global context
• Strategy: Support and recognize curricular innovation.
• Strategy: Deliver programs that anticipate and respond to stakeholder needs.
• Strategy: Respond to the increasing demand for online and hybrid offerings.
• Strategy: Implement systematic academic assessment that evaluates student learning outcomes in major program areas and in general education.
• Objective: Provide comprehensive and effective services to students
• Strategy: Develop and implement a one-stop philosophy for services to students.
• Strategy: Develop and implement a strategic enrollment management plan.

GOAL: SOUTH PUGET SOUND COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS EFFECTIVE, EFFICIENT, AND FISCALLY ACCOUNTABLE.

• Objective: Develop and employ technology that reflects and supports instructional, internal, and external community needs.
• Strategy: Implement and support a learning management system.
• Strategy: Focus on maintaining and replacing instructional and institutional equipment to meet the needs of tomorrow’s learners.
• Objective: Actively create and cultivate connections and partnerships with the community.
• Strategy: Address community and business environmental changes through dynamic planning.
• Objective: Integrate assessment, planning, and resource allocation at the institutional and program levels.
• Strategy: Implement a systematic instructional program review process that integrates academic assessment and planning and influences resource allocation.
• Strategy: Systematically assess and improve processes and procedures (institutional effectiveness plan).
• Strategy: Diversify college funding sources.
• Strategy: Develop and implement a marketing plan.
• Objective: Maintain high standards for recruiting, retaining, hiring, and evaluating employees.
• Strategy: Recruit and retain faculty and staff that reflect the college’s diverse population and commitment to excellence.
• Strategy: Expand and encourage opportunities to learn the skills and knowledge necessary to work and live in a diverse, multi-cultural society.
• Strategy: Enhance leadership and professional development opportunities.
• Strategy: Design and implement a staffing model that supports efficient and accessible operations.
• Objective: Create a sustainable physical environment.
• Strategy: Develop and implement a responsible master plan.
• Strategy: Assess current practices and reduce college consumption.