Themes, Goals & Initiatives

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#1 Student-Centered Learning Experience

GOAL 1Ensure equitable access to a broad, holistic range of learning & support services [+]

KI1

Optimize learning & support services, especially for underrepresented student populations

KI2

Improve course schedule effectiveness for all students through use of actionable data

KI3

Strengthen on campus & virtual learning environments, as well as culturally relevant curriculum & pedagogical practices.

KI4

Support student access to technology, campus facilities & services.

KI5

Ensure course & student support materials are available in accessible formats, especially for online courses.

GOAL 2Provide an educational experience that advances students' academic & lifelong learning goals & meets workforce needs

KI1

Align program offerings & workforce development opportunities to industry needs.

KI2

Increase awareness & use of student support services.

KI3

Effectively use technology to support a student-centered service model.

KI4

Transform student learning by leveraging emerging technology.

#2 Multiple Pathways to Success

GOAL 1Develop innovative pathways to recruitment, registration & cost reduction for students

KI1

Use new ways to recruit & register prospective students from high schools & other student populations.

KI2

Increase enrollment from underrepresented populations by leveraging institutional marketing and student outreach efforts.

KI3

KI3 Provide pathways where students can obtain degrees & certificates completely using Open Educational Resources (OER) or Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) options.

GOAL 2Create flexible & high-value educational-to-employment experiences

KI1

Provide short & flexible program pathways with multiple on/off ramps that allow students to customize their educational experience.

KI2

Establish a Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) offering baseline & increase offerings annually.

KI3

Promote the employment pathways with industry partners, especially for CTE programs.

#3 Innovative Community Partnerships

GOAL 1Provide high-quality lifelong learning opportunities for all members of the community

KI1

Establish new pathways from high school through university.

KI2

Develop innovative approaches to collaborate with adult school partners and employers to offer pathways to educational, personal, or career goals

KI3

Increase noncredit and not-for-credit community education offerings across disciplines.

GOAL 2Strengthen partnerships between the classroom, workplace, and the community

KI1

Expand work-based experiential learning programs including internship & apprenticeship opportunities

KI2

Leverage the ECC alumni expertise, experiences & resources to benefit ECC students

KI3

Leverage the surrounding El Camino community’s expertise & resources to benefit ECC students

KI4

Assess the best ways to meet the childcare needs of students and employees

#4 Culture of Inclusion

GOAL 1Provide opportunities to foster community & sense of belonging

KI1

Increase school spirit for students and employees

KI2

Create a welcoming environment to enhance sense of belonging, including CTE students

KI3

Create a balanced distribution of space to support socialization & formal learning

GOAL 2Strengthen partnerships between the classroom, workplace, and the community

KI1

Create a culture of cybersecurity, and establish procedures for business continuity

KI2

Ensure employees and students have the knowledge to support a safe and secure campus

KI3

Ensure policies, procedures, equipment & facilities supports a safe and secure campus

KI4

Establish a robust data governance framework & infrastructure to ensure data quality, accessibility & security

#5 Environment for Transformation

GOAL 1Cultivate an open and collaborative organizational culture that embraces innovation and excellence

KI1

Create a process to support the evaluation & implementation of new ideas, and innovative teaching & learning practices

KI2

Create intentional spaces to promote collaborative communication and innovation

KI3

Create opportunities for cross disciplinary collaboration & employee knowledge sharing

GOAL 2Prioritize employee well-being & professional development

KI1

Equip all employees with the necessary knowledge, skills and support to provide outstanding service

KI2

Implement a comprehensive well-being program to prioritize physical & mental health of employees

GOAL 3Strengthen institutional effectiveness & continuous improvement

KI1

Streamline processes to support a student-centered experience

KI2

Enhance processes & analysis tools to ensure efficient use of resources for environmental, financial, and operational sustainability

KI3

Improve campus infrastructure efficiency, technology, and facilities utilization to support program needs

KI4

Develop a comprehensive data literacy program to provide employees necessary skills & knowledge to collect, analyze, interpret & integrate data into decision-making processes

“El Camino College will be a catalyst for innovation, and equitable opportunities for our students, employees, and community to thrive.”

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