Helping to Shape PVCC’s FutureHelping to Shape PVCC’s Future2008-20122008-2012President’s Circle Meeting

December 3, 2007

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Purpose of Today’s Discussions

Solicit input from members of the President’s Circle about how PVCC can help our residents, businesses, and community.

Ideas regarding PVCC’s role for the future will be used in the process to develop PVCC’s Strategic Plan for 2008-2012.

"It's tough to make predictions

-- especially

about the future!”

Yogi Berra

PVCC ~ VisionParadise Valley Community College (PVCC) aspires to be the higher learning organization of choice by creating engaging lifelong educational relationships that inspire and support all learners to increase their capacity for personal growth and positive social change.

PVCC ~ MissionThe Mission of Paradise Valley Community College is to educate the whole person andto serve our students and our communities by providing learning opportunities thatare designed to help them achieve their goals.

PVCC provides diverse learning opportunities including:• University transfer education • General education

• Developmental education • Continuing education• Community education • Workforce development• Student development • Honors education• Global engagement • Civic responsibility

PVCC provides access to these opportunities in a welcoming, inclusive, and supportiveenvironment. As a college committed to learning and continuous qualityimprovement, PVCC annually assesses and publishes reports concerning theeffectiveness of our programs and services.

PVCC ~ Core Value

Learning is the core value of our college.

It is what we strive to achieve; it is what we care

about deeply, our common purpose.

PVCC Strategic Plan Purposes To provide a guide toward our vision ~ “preferred

future.” To provide direction as we strive to accomplish our

mission. To anticipate and respond to changes and trends in our

internal and external environments. To focus our systems and resources. To use institutional effectiveness to improve.

Strategic Planning Process

Review the College’s Vision, Mission,Core and Supporting Values.

Consider the impact of internal and external trends on PVCC.

Develop and recommend a Strategic Plan for PVCC’s future.

PVCC’s Strategic Planning Process

Review Vision, Mission & Values

ConductEnvironmental Scan

EstablishGoals and Strategies

DeterminePerformance Indicators

Measure and EvaluateEffectiveness

Steps to Develop New Strategic Plan

Establish goals and strategies for next five years.

Determine related indicators to measure institutional effectiveness.

Present new Strategic Plan for 2008-2012 for approval by college before end of Spring 2008.

Input from the Community Regarding PVCC’s Role for the Future

What challenges and opportunities will this area of the Greater Phoenix Valley face in the next 5-10 years?

Given these challenges and opportunities, identify the types of programs and services that PVCC should emphasize.