2008-2013 Strategic Plan
MISSION
Peninsula College provides educational opportunities in the areas of academic transfer, professional and technical, basic skills, and continuing education. The College also contributes to the cultural and economic enrichment of Clallam and Jefferson Counties.
STRATEGIC GOALS
Peninsula College's Strategic Goals form the core of the college's Strategic Plan, which articulates the college's vision for the future and helps to ensure the connection between resource allocation and strategic initiatives. We do so by --
- To provide educational opportunity in all facets of the college mission-- academic transfer, professional/technical, basic skills and continuing education.
- To maximize student access to higher education by expanding educational opportunities for the diverse populations of Clallam and Jefferson counties.
- To provide a college environment that places teaching and learning at the center of institutional practice, ensures quality services to students, and demonstrates sound and planful stewardship of public resources.
- To foster college/community connections through active participation in civic organizations and innovative partnerships that optimize public resources.
- To promote cultural enrichment by providing culturally rich and diverse programs.
- To model pluralism...a culture of mutual respect and acceptance that embodies diversity and promotes a civil society.
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
- Global Awareness…preparing students to live in an increasingly interdependent global society.
- Rapid Change…preparing students to succeed in a world characterized by rapid change in the workforce and technologies.
- Rural Economic Development… providing leadership and support for the ongoing sustainable development of rural communities.
- Environmental Sustainability…promoting sound environmental stewardship through the teaching and learning process and institutional practices.
- Outreach to Diverse Populations…contributing to a healthy, vibrant community by engaging diverse populations.
STRATEGIC VISION
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The college community is guided by the following principles:
- The teaching/learning process is at the center of the mission of Peninsula College.
- Members of the campus community will treat each other with mutual respect and dignity.
- Members of the campus community will be open and honest in their communications.
- Members of the campus community shall promote a positive work environment and avoid adversarial relationships.
- Each member of the campus community shall act ethically and with integrity.
- The campus will engage in collaborative decision-making processes.