Clark College is pleased to present the community with the Clark College 2009-2014 Strategic Plan.  The 2009-2014 Strategic Plan is the product of thoughtful research and a detailed review of the college’s service district: Clark, Skamania, and western Klickitat counties. All areas of the college have aligned their work to support the plan, which focuses on student success.

The plan is the work of a visioning process that will lead the college to effectively fulfill its role within the community, state, region, and nation in providing educational opportunities for diverse learners to achieve their educational and professional goals.

• Identify, offer, and support teaching and learning strategies that enhance student success.
• Increase the retention and progression of all students, with emphasis on first generation students.
• Refine and implement continuous improvement planning consistent with the “learning college” model.
• Provide all employees with opportunities for professional development.
      

Expand Access

• Provide appropriate support services and reduce procedural barriers to help students enroll in college.
• Expand options to increase the overall affordability of education.
• Expand online services across the college.
• Expand learning options by offering courses and services in various modalities, timeframes, and locations.

Foster a Diverse College Community

The college will provide programs and services to support the needs of diverse populations.

• Recruit, retain, and support a diverse student population and college workforce.
• Provide comprehensive training and educational resources to help all members of the college community interact effectively in a diverse world.

Respond to Workforce Needs

The college will provide educational services that facilitate the gainful and meaningful employment for students seeking training, retraining or continuing education.  College programs and services will meet the economic needs of the community.

• Identify and support high-demand workforce needs.
• Identify and support emerging workforce needs, including technology training and green industry skills.
• Establish, maintain, and expand partnerships that support workforce needs.

Enhance College Systems

The College will continually assess, evaluate, and improve college systems to facilitate student learning.

• Improve college infrastructure to support all functions of the college.
• Develop and implement an effective advising system to enhance student success.
• Seek alternate resources, such as grants, philanthropy, and partnerships to fulfill the college mission.
• Refine, communicate, and implement a shared governance system.
• Integrate environmental sustainability practices into all college systems.