SOCCCDDistrict-wide Strategic Plan
2014-2020Board of Trustees Presentation
December 14, 2015
Craig Hayward, Irvine Valley College Director of Research, Planning and AccreditationDenice Inciong, District Director of Research, Planning and Data ManagementNicole Ortega, Saddleback College Director of Planning, Research and Accreditation
Background• Last Strategic Plan 2011-2014
– Our first district-wide strategic plan– Accreditation Recommendation – Supported by external consultants – not part of the colleges’ development of their
strategic plan
• Created a new integrated planning model with shared goals, objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)– 2013-2014 completed goals and objectives– 2014-2015 completed action steps and metrics (KPIs)
• Presentation goal is to summarize:– The District-wide Strategic Plan 2014-2020 (Attachment A)– The District-wide Planning and Decision Making Manual 2015-2020 (Attachment B)
Based on research from an external scan of our community
5 Major Areas of Review and Basis for Planning1. Enrollment Projections2. Labor Market Analysis3. Student Success Policy, Research and Accountability4. Budget and Economy5. Technology
Integrated Planning Process The District‐wide Strategic Plan 2014‐2020 is the district’s short‐term six‐year plan. • District‐wide Planning Council (DWPC) &
District‐wide Strategic Planning Task Force 2013‐2015: Hours of meetings, discussions, and collaboration
• Outcome– Consensus on 4 District‐wide Goals– Associated Objectives to achieve the goals– Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure each
district‐wide objective
Goals & Objectives& Key Performance Indictors (KPIs)
• 4 Goals• 13 District-wide Objectives and KPIs
– The colleges have 2 additional objectives in Goal 3
• Action Steps identified at IVC, Saddleback and District Services to fulfill the goals and objectives
The plan is designed to be a living, frequently‐used document which invites evaluation of progress on the objectives and goals. An annual progress report on the district‐wide strategic plan and supporting plans will produced annually.
Vision, Mission, and Core ValuesSouth Orange County Community College District Vision To be an educational leader in a changing world
South Orange County Community College District Mission We provide a dynamic and innovative learning environment for diverse learners of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. We promote access, success, and equity to meet each student’s goals of skills development, certificate, associate degree, transfer or personal enrichment. We contribute to the economic vitality of the region.
South Orange County Community College District Core Values/Guiding Principles We invest in our students' success, employees, facilities, and community, with wise use of our resources.
Goal 1: SOCCCD will foster an environment characterized by creativity, innovation, respectful interactions and collaboration.
Objectives KPI1.1 Recognize and support innovative ideas that improve collaboration and respectful interactions district-wide.
District-wide Climate Survey
1.2 Improve district climate in the areas of optimism, commitment, and respectful collaboration
District-wide Climate Survey
1.3 Improve the representative process through active engagement and communication.
District-wide Climate Survey
1.4 Increase professional development opportunities that potentiate employees’ talents and interests.
District-wide Climate SurveyProfessional Development Survey
1.5 Improve training for all employees to increase district-wide understanding of organizational structure, resources, processes and procedures.
District-wide Climate SurveyProfessional Development Survey
Goal 2: SOCCCD will promote students' success by enhancing the teaching and learning environment.
Objectives KPI2.1 Increase student completion rates (degrees, certificates, and transfer) while preserving access, enhancing quality, and closing achievement gaps.
3 and 6 year Completion Rates SPAR rate and disaggregated by the following: Certificate Completion Rate Degree Completion Rate Transfer Rate Transfer Prepared
2.2 Increase employee professional development opportunities that focus on student success outcomes.
Professional Development Survey
2.3 Increase opportunities for student engagement inside and outside the classroom, evidenced by co-curricular participation, student services, and instructional support.
Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE)
Goal 3: SOCCCD will advance economic and workforce development through regional partnerships with educational institutions and industry and by strengthening career technical education.
Objectives KPI
3.1 Formalize collaborative partnerships with the business community and regional educational institutions to support workforce development.
“Formalized Partnerships” List
3.2 Improve alignment between workforce development offerings and regional job opportunities.
CTE Outcome Survey
As our integrated model describes, the colleges and district services can chose to have additional objectives to fulfill the district‐wide goals. Both IVC and Saddleback have 2 more college objectives to fulfill this goal. The areas these objectives address are workforce training, business partnerships, and internships for students.
Goal 4: SOCCCD will strengthen long-term financial health and institutional effectiveness through integrated planning and resource allocation.
Objectives KPI4.1 Systematically assess the effectiveness of planning and resource allocation district-wide.
Conduct a systematic/annual assessment of planning and resource allocation document timeline and assessment Climate Survey and Employee survey
4.2 Improve processes and procedures for efficiency, effectiveness, and responsiveness district-wide.
Evaluation of Business Process Analysis (BPA)sessions and implementation into Workday
4.3 Develop and initiate multi-year financial planning
The District Resources Allocation Committee (DRAC) and Basic Aid Allocation Recommendation Committee (BAARC) will develop models for multi-year funding/planning
Action Steps at each location defined at each location
As defined in our integrated process – each area identifies how they are supporting the district‐wide goals and objectives in their action steps each year.
– Irvine Valley College– Saddleback College – District Services
*Attachment C in the agenda
District-wide Planning and Decision Making Manual 2015-2020
• Important companion to the District-wide Strategic Plan– ACCJC Accreditation Standards August 2015 -Standard IV D:
District/system planning and evaluation are integrated with college planning and evaluation to improve student learning and achievement and institutional effectiveness
• First created in 2011 with the district-wide strategic plan – Major Revision in 2014
• Major areas outlined in the manual:– District Definition– Decision Making Philosophy– General Principles & Participants– District-wide Planning and Committee Structures– District-wide Strategic Planning and Budget Planning
District-wide Planning and Decision Making Manual 2015-2020
Major Revisions to this manual included:• Definition of “District”• Decision making philosophy and definition of
consensus• Integrated planning process and common planning
terminology
*Attachment B in the agenda
District-wide Planning Council
• Thank you to District-wide Planning Council and District-wide Strategic Planning Task Force – Over the last 2 years we have conducted 34 meetings
(2 major retreats) which tallies to over 50 hours of planning
• District-wide Thank You to everyone who contributed to a new collaborative planning process
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