Goal #1: Student Learning and Success

Increase learning and success for all students.

• Follow established program review schedule.
• Increase effectiveness of student engagement efforts.
• Increase course completion and success rates.
• Identify and implement strategies to improve retention.
• Identify and implement strategies to improve graduation rates.
• Achieve equitable student outcomes among our diverse student body.

Goal #2: Proactive Community Partner

Respond to community needs by providing credit and non-credit career and transfer programs.

• Establish RACC as the training provider of choice for local and regional industry partners.
• Analyze labor market data to identify high-demand occupations and skills.
• Maintain state-of-the-art industry standard equipment to meet the current and future demands of technical trades training.
• Maintain a state-of-the-art building to meet the current and future demands of technical trades training.
• Increase partnerships with secondary and post-secondary schools.
• Conduct an economic impact study to determine the economic impact of RACC on the community.
• Develop an assessment plan for non- credit programs based on MSCHE standards.

Goal #3: Viable and Effective Workplace

Strengthen RACC’s fiscal viability as well as its effectiveness in leveraging resources to deliver programs and services that enable students to meet their educational goals.

• Grow student population across all student types.
• Address aspects of the work environment identified as key to improving employee job performance and satisfaction.
• Seek competitive grants in support of teaching, learning, and organizational development.
• Regularly monitor key financial indicators.
• Provide training to faculty and staff on creating inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments.
• Provide resources to effectively inform student decisions related to financial aid.

Goal #4: Known for Excellence

Achieve excellence in teaching, community leadership, and student support.

• Receive recognition for excellence in teaching, community leadership, and student support.
• Foster support for RACC’s mission from constituents through increased participation in professional organizations.
• Foster support for RACC’s mission from constituents through campus and community events.
• Systemically utilize and promote positive stories about RACC.
• Maintain an active recognition program for internal excellence.