Vision 2025

2019 | The College of Choice ®

B R A Z O S P O R T C O L L E G E S T R A T E G I C P L A N

V I S I O N 2 0 2 5S T U D E N T S U C C E S S • S O C I A L & E C O N O M I C M O B I L I T Y • B U S I N E S S & C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T • C O L L E G E L E G A C Y

Our Mission: Brazosport College exists to improve quality of life by providing certificate, associate and baccalaureate degree programs, academic transfer programs, workforce development, and cultural enrichment in an efficient and cost effective manner. The Board, faculty, and staff are committed to student success and lifelong learning by responding to student needs, creating a dynamic and safe learning environment, and enriching our communities.

Our Vision: The College of Choice. As the College of Choice, the Brazosport College Board, faculty, and staff will be broadly engaged in supporting all students intellectually, socially, and culturally, preparing them

to thrive within the global community. As a national leader of student success initiatives, the College will develop lifelong learners and prepare competitive citizens for tomorrow’s workforce.

Core Values: Student Success — Creating a learner-centered institution focused on academic excellence, we engage all students through multiple strategies to attain educational and personal goals.

Partnerships — Fostering innovative partnerships, we contribute to the education, economic, and cultural advancement of our local and global communities.

Integrity — Adhering to the highest ethical standards while promoting personal and social responsibility, we are accountable for the use of college and community resources.

People — Recognizing that education is a human endeavor, we create a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment in which we recruit and retain excellent people, encouraging all to pursue excellence.

Continuous Improvement — Establishing evidence based processes to set student success goals, the College evaluates its programs and services to drive measurable continuous improvement.

Our strategic plan is the blueprint for achieving our vision as the College of Choice. This plan represents our commitment to continuous improvement and student success.

President, Brazosport CollegeJune 2019

V I S I O N 2 0 2 5

The College of Choice®

StrategiesCreate coherent pathways leading to student goals.

Help students choose and enter a pathway leading to their educational and career goals.

Help students stay on and complete their chosen pathway.

Ensure students are learning on their chosen pathway.

GOAL ONE STUDENT SUCCESS

Brazosport College, by 2025, will increase enrollment by 5%, increase direct enrollment of public high school students to 32%, increase completion rates (certificate and degree attainment) by 21%, increase transfer rates by 10%, and maintain job placement rates at above 80%.

GOAL TWO SOCIAL & ECONOMIC MOBILITY

By 2025, the number of students completing degrees and certificates will increase by 23% for African American students, 43% for Hispanic students, 28% for male students, and 30% for economically disadvantaged students.

StrategiesExpand financial support services to underrepresented students as well as those enrolled in dual credit, evening, online, and minimester classes.

Increase understanding of equity and inclusion among faculty and staff.

Ensure that we meet the needs of underserved students.

Provide groceries to students who are food insecure.

Provide centralized services for underserved students.

Ensure that we meet the needs of students who are taking care of families.

StrategiesAdvance cultural enrichment of the College community and the greater community through programming at the Clarion.

Advance cultural enrichment of the greater community through Community Education youth programs.

Support growth and development of all College employees through expanded professional development programs.

Reform faculty tenure policy, creating a comprehensive tenure system.

GOAL THREE BUSINESS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

By 2025, Brazosport College will ensure ongoing and mutually beneficial collaboration with stakeholders (including school districts, employers, community, etc.) and continued development of a healthy campus culture that exemplifies our Core Values.

StrategiesDevelop Former Students Association (FSA).

Implement a comprehensive student information system to meet college-wide needs.

Increase the security of the College by enhancing awareness of campus safety.

Ensure the sustainability of our physical plant and maintain flexibility to meet future infrastructure needs.

Ensure that College information technology systems are secure and capable.

Expand the College Now endowment fund to provide scholarships throughout our service area.

GOAL FOUR COLLEGE LEGACY

By 2025, Brazosport College will ensure the development and sustainability of resources, infrastructure, and public policy essential to being the College of Choice.

A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission to and participation in career and technical education programs. Brazosport College shall not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status,

veteran status or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Vice President of Human Resources 500 College Drive, Lake Jackson, TX, 77566

979-230-3459 Marshall.Campbell@brazosport.edu

Printed June 2019

Brazosport College Board of Regents

Carolyn Johnson, Chairman

Robert Perryman,Vice-Chair

Steven D. Solis

Jason M. Cordoba

Rich Wells Daniel L. Yates

Lucilla Henderson

Dr. Jane LeidleinRoland K. Hendricks