In 2008-2009, Johnson County Community College involved hundreds of faculty, staff, students and community members in the creation of new vision, mission and values statements and the development of a new strategic plan for the college.  Adopted by the JCCC board of trustees in May 2009, this new strategic plan was never intended to remain stagnate.  As the community changes, the plan needs to evolve to reflect and capitalize on those changes. 

In summer 2011, the college’s Strategic Planning Council and Quality Systems Council met jointly for the first time to begin to work on modifications to the strategic plan.  Their list of suggestions was then expanded to incorporate those suggestions offered by the president’s Leadership Group, which met in October 2011.  Ultimately, the president’s Executive Cabinet consolidated all of the comments into the present document. Current wording maintains the original four goals of the plan but formats them clearly, succinctly and confidently, mirroring the culture that has arisen at the college since the inception of the 2009 strategic plan.

We are establishing metrics and funding projects that are designed to reach desired targets through the PBS (Prioritizing the Budget Strategically) process.  An annual report will document progress that has been made in attaining the goals of the strategic plan and will highlight future targets and projects that will demonstrate JCCC’s commitment to continuous quality improvement. 

JCCC’s strategic goals

I. We will inspire successful learning!

• We will engage learners at the personal level.
• We will prepare our learners to apply what is learned.
• We will support our learners ardently and intentionally.
• We will deliver learning programs and services at the highest level of quality.
• We will constantly assess learning to meet our student learning outcome expectations.

II. We will innovate!

• We will question the status quo.
• We will practice strategic risk-taking.
• We will focus resources to reward those who find creative ways to address learning needs.
• We will capitalize on diversity in building partnerships.

III. We will lead!

• We will reward our faculty for their teaching and impact on student success.
• We will recognize our staff for their dedication to learner support and customer relations.
• We will champion policies and initiatives that are recognized locally, regionally and nationally.
• We will educate and inspire future leaders.

IV. We will engage in quality operations!

• We will be model planners.
• We will be intentional in moving from idea to action.
• We will require that data and evidence be an essential part of our decision-making.
• We will continually strive to improve the caliber of what we do.