STRATEGIC PLANNING AND
THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
A comparison between JCCC, KCKCC and
MCCKC
Valerie Mann
You have to get everyone on
the bus- going the same
direction
JCCCs Strategic Plan is
characterized by:
Community input in formulation
Presidential leadership
An distinct emphasis on student success
Key Performance Indicators
student satisfaction, retention &
persistence
Three year duration
KCKCCs Strategic Plan is
characterized by:
Administrative formulation and oversight,
with Faculty Senate and Dean
membership on committee
Focus on student success, community and
effectiveness
Ticker-like updates with reference to
pertinent goals
Sustainability initiatives
Publicly posted meeting dates and times
MCCs Strategic Plan is
characterized by:
Clear connection to mission
Focus on:
Completion, student learning,
enrollment, climate and resource
utilization
KPIs for all goals with relevant projects
Quantifiable progress indicators
STRATEGIC PLANNING
a way to help mission drive the money and
effort